Shadowing Practice: Enola and Tewkesbury | A Thousand Years [Enola Holmes 2] - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Anoda, did you understand what I said?
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Or rather what I didn't say?
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Did you understand?
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What I didn't say?
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That message, what does that mean?
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You're right.
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You sent me with the fan at the ball, what did it mean?
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It means I love you.
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It is you. And it is you.
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How are you?
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Are you well?
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I'm on a face.
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Undercover.
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Well, they've got me to want you that piece of information with me.
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And I'm undercover, so forget I told you that piece of information.
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I wrote you.
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I didn't reply.
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And when will I see you again?
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I.. was busy.
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Starting my own business.
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A perpetual challenge.
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Perhaps it's something you'd understand.
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Tewksbury!
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Your timing is impeccable!
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Nola!
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I need you to teach me to dance.
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Teach you to dance? When?
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Teach me to dance now.
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Please, Tewksbury.
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Hold your back straight.
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Now I'll place my hand here. And here. If you need help.
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I do not.
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Why?
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Why watch me walk through the logs?
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You've sworn I've seen you here before.
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Is that right?
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Simply keeping an eye on you.
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In case you get yourself into any more scrapes.
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Getting thrown out of trains, things like that.
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No, no. You cannot be trusted to take care of yourself.
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I'm a man now.
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You're a man when I tell you you're a man.
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I'm a man.
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You're a man when I tell you you're a man.
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The scrapes I find myself in are far less pistol.
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You are always here when I don't want you to be.
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How's that useless boy of yours?
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I hear he's doing good work.
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I wouldn't say he's my boy.
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I will leave you, Father.
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That's him, Dracken State.
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Thanks, don't be my shop.
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I've seen all you're doing.
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Oh.
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It's nothing.
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On the society pages.
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You are quite the eligible bachelor.
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I don't believe what we do.
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You admire Lord Tootsbury?
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We are old friends.
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He wished to dance with you.
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You may have to wait.
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That's quite a cue.
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What's the matter with you?
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Nothing that needs concern you.
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You know, I sometimes think I brought you up to be too independent.
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Or perhaps a little lonely.
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I like the look of the one you were dancing with.
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What's her name?
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Cicely?
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She would make you an excellent wife.
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Oh no, no, I'm concerned only for you.
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Scare him away.
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Scare him?
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All of this is over a man.
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But with others.
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Look into my eyes.
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The rhythm is always there.
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Answering is a trust to you.
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You could be magnificent.
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I need your help.
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All day, every day, all I do is compromise.
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So I lie awake, trying to work out which path to follow.
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Alone.
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You're a good man.
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I'm a man. On occasion.
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Feeling?
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I can feel it.
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We must return inside.
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The police are pursuing you and we have much to talk of.
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No!
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I know we have much to talk of, my dear, dear lord.
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You love me.
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And as it turns out, I love you too.
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You love me too.
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You really are an empty poop.
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Ow!
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Will you stop that?
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I can't stop!
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I may need more of those lessons.
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It seems your boy has learned how to fight.
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Indeed.
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He's not my boy.
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I've dropped you today.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through the engaging dialogue from the video "Enola and Tewkesbury | A Thousand Years." You will focus on understanding both spoken and unspoken messages in conversations, as illustrated in the transcript. By shadowing the characters' exchanges, you will enhance your comprehension of nuanced language and emotional expression. This immersive approach will not only boost your overall fluency but also help you improve English pronunciation and intonation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Undercover - working secretly to gather information.
  • Timing is impeccable - a phrase indicating perfect timing.
  • Teach me to dance - a request for guidance in dancing.
  • Hold your back straight - an instruction for proper posture.
  • Keeping an eye on you - watching out for someone’s safety.
  • Far less perilous - a phrase indicating something is safer now.
  • Scrapes - trouble or difficult situations.
  • Useless boy - a colloquial term that may imply a lack of utility or value.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, consider these shadowing tips while engaging with the transcript:

  • Speed Adjustment: The dialogue flows naturally but can vary in speed. If you find it challenging, slow down the video playback to match your comfort level. Focus on one sentence at a time to ensure clear understanding.
  • Shadow Speech: Repeat phrases immediately after hearing them, mimicking the tone and emotion of the speakers. This will help you internalize the sounds and rhythms of English speech patterns.
  • Emotion and Context: Pay attention to the emotions expressed. The phrase "Your timing is impeccable!" conveys excitement and surprise. Shadowing these expressions will enhance your own emotional delivery in conversations.
  • Record Yourself: Use a voice recorder to capture your practice. Comparing your flow with the original dialogue will provide insight into your progress, helping you adjust your pronunciation and speaking style accordingly.
  • Daily Practice: Incorporate this type of english speaking practice into your routine. Even 10-15 minutes of shadowing each day can lead to significant improvements over time.

By consistently practicing with this shadowing site approach, you can effectively improve your English pronunciation while becoming more comfortable with natural conversations. Enjoy the process and embrace the challenges that come with learning!

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.