Shadowing Practice: English Dub Shin Chan I Love Nasty Books - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Bone-Dry Publications?
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Yes, ma'am!
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Salesman Henry Hartsell, at your service!
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What are you selling?
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It's our latest how-to book.
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Bound to outsell our manual for amateur archaeologists, Mummies for Dummies.
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This one shows you how to perform your own stomach surgery!
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Are you kidding?
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Dummies for Dummies?
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Ah, it's not a nasty book.
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It's plenty nasty.
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There's color pictures of colon polyps.
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I mean, it's not for my bookstore.
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I'm nasty.
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They're old, too, but I need to make a sale.
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Well, you won't make it by sweating on me.
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What's the danger?
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The worst kind.
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It's.. the kid.
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Let's head have a seat.
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Shin, you said you wanted to go to the library.
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This is a bookstore.
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If you can read it for free, it's a library.
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You got a point.
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That grubby, poor little book smudger.
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He reads, but he will buy.
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And that's a bad thing?
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Huh?
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Red alert.
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Assume battle stations.
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Monkey boy in a house.
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Gotcha!
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Do you have a code?
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No, I always talk like this.
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Shin-chan!
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I'll give you a lollipop if you don't stand around reading.
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Whoa!
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Oh, you try the hard bargain, babe-o, but it's a deal.
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She seems good with children.
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Uh, you can't sit around reading either.
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Yes, but just human children.
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Or lie around reading.
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Or use our books for pillows.
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Or as a bed either!
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I see what you mean about him.
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Come back here!
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Stop!
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Don't cut that!
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Don't cut that!
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Oh, no!
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No, no, stay back!
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Stay back!
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Oh, no!
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Miss Poppy.
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Leave me.
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Save yourself.
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Books are fun to licky.
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We candy, make some sticky.
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I'm sorry, Miss Nasty.
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It's all right, Miss Poppy.
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I'll hand him a little book licker.
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Uh, ma'am?
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Why don't you let me get rid of him for you?
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Huh?
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Are you mad?
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If I don't make a sale, I don't get a commission.
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So if I rouse the kid, you buy the manuals.
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Obviously, this poor Yetz doesn't know what he's getting into.
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But we'll take his manuals.
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If he lives.
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Thank you.
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Leave him to me.
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Poor guy.
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Shin-chan will chew him up.
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Oh, I think not.
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Nothing can stop a salesman who's after a commission.
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If I were Shin-chan, I'd be afraid.
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I'd be very afraid.
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Little boy.
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Huh?
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You want something or are you just gonna stand there and spritz on me?
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Young man, would you please hand over that book you've got there?
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You.. say whatcha?
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Uh.. your book.
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Here.
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Little old for kiddie books, ain't ya?
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Oh well, knock yourself out.
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Excuse me?
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Now.
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Give me that book, too.
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Geez, what a greedy pain in the poop.
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The book, please.
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Here.
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Thanks.
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Now go find your own books.
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I'm busy.
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Meanwhile... But...
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Hey Dumbo!
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Hey, keep your voice down, you're in a library.
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Yeah, but...
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And this ain't a Dumbo book.
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Do you see elephants on the cupboard?
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No, but I...
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Now beat it, I'm busy.
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Yeah, but...
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Are they coming on to me?
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What the?
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Miss Nasty, we've got customers waiting.
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Hurry, or they'll go down the street to Video Busters.
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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What?
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Where'd he go?
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That was in the magazine section!
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Oh boy, that magazine isn't for children.
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Give it to me!
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What's going on Shin-Shan?
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This guy's a pervo.
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He totally can't wait to read this girly magazine.
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I'm not interested in the magazine, just the kid.
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I mean...
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How'd you get a hold of that magazine, Shin?
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The juicy ones are always wrapped in plastic.
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Uh, I just took the wrapper off.
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AHHHHH!
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You're not supposed to tear off the plastic!
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I didn't tear it.
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I just slid it.
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Hey, could you show me how to do that?
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Sure, easy breezy.
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Just fold your mag so the crease is aligned with Cover Babe's cleavage.
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Then...
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Ta-da!
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Cool.
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Then you put it back and no one knows you snick a peek.
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Da-yuh-ha!
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I'm very, very...
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Sorry!
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Lousy.
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Try again.
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Huh?
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Yeah, work that flabby butt.
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You'll learn the nasty code, or we don't carry your stupid manuals.
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And you don't get your stupid commission.
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I can do it, please!
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Let me try again!
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All together now.
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Shin-shan has got to go, if one more time he show-a!
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Can't take no more, we sell the store and move-a to Samoa!

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage with a humorous dialogue from the English Dub of "Shin Chan." The focus will be on understanding conversational phrases, alternative meanings of words, and the playful tone characteristic of the show. By practicing this segment, you will develop your listening skills and improve your ability to replicate the nuances of spoken English, all while enjoying a light-hearted exchange. This practice aligns with the shadowing technique, where you will repeat phrases in real-time, enhancing both your vocabulary and pronunciation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • How-to book - A book that provides instructions on how to do something.
  • Stomach surgery - A medical procedure involving the stomach.
  • Nasty book - A term used humorously here to describe a book that contains graphic content.
  • Color pictures of colon polyps - A vivid, possibly unsettling visual depiction within the book.
  • Library - A place where you can read or borrow books, unlike a bookstore.
  • Grubby book smudger - A playful term referring to someone who has dirty hands from handling books.
  • Hard bargain - Negotiating sternly for a good deal.
  • Cut that! - An admonition to stop doing something, showing command in conversations.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this lesson, utilize the shadowing technique by closely following the dialogue's pace. Since the characters speak in a lively and playful manner, it's essential to capture their tone and rhythm. Here are some tips for effective practice:

  • Listen Carefully: Watch the video and focus on how the characters express their feelings and intentions through tone and body language.
  • Repeat Aloud: As you listen, try to repeat the lines immediately after hearing them. This real-time practice will help you internalize the vocabulary and improve your English pronunciation.
  • Use a Shadowing App: Consider using applications designed for learn English with YouTube, which can assist you in matching your voice with the dialogue.
  • Focus on Emphasis: Notice which words are emphasized by the speakers and practice stressing those same words in your repetitions.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your own voice. This method allows you to compare your pronunciation with the original audio and make necessary adjustments.

By consistently adhering to these practice tips, you will not only enhance your speaking skills but also enjoy the process of learning English through engaging content and relatable characters.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.