Shadowing Practice: Every Quidditch Match In Harry Potter - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello and welcome to Hogwarts first Quidditch game of the season.
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Today's game: Slithering vs Gryffindor.
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*Squeak
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Squeak Squeak Squeak Squeak Squeak *
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*Squeak
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Squeak Squeak Squeak Squeak Squeak *
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Bears take their positions as Madam Hooch steps out onto the field to begin the game.
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Now I want a nice clean game. From all of you.
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The bludges are up, followed by the Golden Snitch.
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Remember, the snitch is worth 150 points.
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The seeker who catches the snitch ends the game.
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The Quaffle is released, and the game begins!
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Jahina Johnson scores!
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Ten points for Gryffindor!
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Yes!
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Well done!
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Slytherin takes possession of the Quaffle.
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Bletchley passes to Captain Marcus Flint.
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Another teleport to Gryffindor!
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- It's a third team.
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- Ha, ha, ha.
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What's this, Scarhead?
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Watch yourself, Harry!
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What, look out!
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That's been tampered with, that ass!
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I'll stop it.
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No!
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Even with a proper wand it's too risky.
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You could hit Harry.
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Training for the ballet, Potter!
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You'll never catch me, Potter!
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Oh!
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I'm the lead!
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I'm the lad!
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Here come the Bulgarians!
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Who's that?
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This is the best thinker in the world Thank you.
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It must be great pleasure.
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to welcome each and every one of you.
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To the final of the 422nd!
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Quidditch World Cup!
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Get the match!
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Begin!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Every Quidditch Match In Harry Potter”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Squeak, Gryffindor, snitch, begin. This video has 43 sentences and 210 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:31. Only 73% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| possession noun | /pəˈzɛʃn̩/ | A control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights. |
| ballet noun | /bælˈeɪ/ | A classical form of dance. |
| risky adjective | /ˈɹɪski/ | Dangerous; involving risks. |
| seeker noun | /ˈsikəɹ/ | One who seeks. |
| tamper verb | /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ | To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something). |
| teleport verb | /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ | To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points. |
| thinker noun | /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ | One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating. |
| wand noun | /wɑnd/ | A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority. |
| pleasure noun | /ˈplɛʒɚ/ | A state of being pleased or contented; gratification. |
| begin verb | /bɪˈɡɪn/ | To start, to initiate or take the first step into something. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| catch verb | /kæt͡ʃ/ | To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). |
| clean adjective | /kliːn/ | Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled. |
| score noun | /skoɹ/ | The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game. |
| onto | /ˈɒn.tuː/ | Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look out verb | To be vigilant and aware often as an imperative to alert a person to danger. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is released · been tampered |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll stop · You'll never catch |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: possession /pəˈzɛʃn̩/, pleasure /ˈplɛʒɚ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like possession, ballet, risky.
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.