Shadowing Practice: Extra English episode 5 A star is born (part1) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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This is the story of Bridget and Annie, who share a flat in London, and the boys next door, Nick and his friend Hector from Argentina.
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The girls like Hector because he is foie.
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And Nick likes Hector because he is rich.
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And Hector likes Nick because he is one crazy guy.
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Stand by for Extra.
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I love you too, but it's for the best, it's finished.
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Oh, darling, no. I'll die without you.
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She can't.
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No, she can't.
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He's too good -looking.
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And her husband is so awful.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm more sorry than you are.
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It's your turn.
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Hello.
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A message for who?
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Rock thrust.
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Um, I'm sorry, but I think you have the wrong number.
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That's okay.
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Bye.
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Hi.
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Who's that?
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Someone wanted Rock Thrust.
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Rock Thrust?
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What a stupid name.
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I know.
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Who would have a silly name like that?
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Don't!
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Don't!
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Don't!
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Don't!
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Don't!
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Don't!
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It's a rain!
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Don't move!
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Legs in the air!
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Hands!
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Legs, hands in the air.
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Hands in the air!
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Hello, Nick!
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Hello, Hector!
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How did you know it was us?
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Oh, lucky guess.
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Great.
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It's like Piccadilly Circus here on a Friday night.
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This apartment is very busy.
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Crazy phone calls, crazy names, and now the FBI.
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So, Bridget, doll, any messages for me?
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what do you mean messages who do you think I am
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your secretary this is not your apartment you do not live
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here I never have any privacy cut off my telephone that's
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not my problem you should pay your bills sorry Bridget and And Hector, you live with Nick now,
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please knock on the door.
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Now I want to be alone.
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Well, that went well.
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What's wrong with her?
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Nick, what day is it?
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Erm, Wednesday.
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And what time is it? i know half past six
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so so so what's on television oh love's true dream love's true dream
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what is that oh alberto alberto i love you i love you and i love you too penelope Yes,
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Bridget's favorite program.
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Yeah, and mine.
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Oh, really, Annie?
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Why?
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Because it's about the simple love of a boy from Argentina and a girl from England.
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Huh?
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The simple love of a boy from Argentina and a girl from England.
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Nice.
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Oh, Hector!
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I love this advert!
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What is it?
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It's the chocolate mousse.
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Shh.
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Chocolate so smooth, it will melt a beautiful lady's heart.
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Chocolate mousse, the chocolate dessert for lovers.
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Mmm.
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I love chocolate mousse.
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Hey, this advert's good too.
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Ooh, popcorn in the microwave popcorn in just seconds popcorn in your tummy they're poptastic
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and do you like popcorn annie oh yeah especially poptastic popcorn well we don't have poptastic popcorn in argentina
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but we make great popcorn yeah yes i'll make it in the frying pan oh yes yes great I've got the part!
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I've got the part!
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Wow, man!
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That is great!
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Nick, what is it?
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Let's just say
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that my face will be on your television every night at 6 o 'clock in front of a huge audience!
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Ho ho!
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Ladies and gentlemen, a star is born!
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Oh, Nick, that's fantastic!
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This is it, Nick.
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Today, London.
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Tomorrow, Hollywood.
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I'd just like to thank my parents,
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my brothers, my sisters, my dog his vet and of course my adorable girlfriend
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Bridget I don't think so anyway what's going on?
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it's wonderful news Bridget Nick is going to be on television tell us Nick what is it?
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well Well, it's on every night.
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It'll be hot.
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Sometimes it'll be stormy.
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Sir, will you still love me when I'm a superstar?
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Yes, Nick.
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And I'm going to help you to be a great superstar.
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Lesson.
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Lesson number one.
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This is how all superstars make a big exit.
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Goodbye, Nick.
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See you at the Oscars.
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Annie?
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Huh?
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I really think you're watching too many adverts.
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What do you mean, too many adverts?
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Well, remember Chunky Chunks?
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Oh, Chunky Chunks.
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Hello, and welcome to the Chunky Chunks challenge.
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Nick, in front of you are two plates, and all you have to do is tell me which plate is Chunky Chunks.
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A or B?
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Ready?
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OK.
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This is plate A.
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Good.
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And this is plate B.
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OK.
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Which plate do you think was Shionky Chunks A or B?
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well they both smell great well done both plates were chunky chunks
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by the way annie uh -huh what are chunk chunks dog food of course
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Do you see what I mean?
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Oh, I think so.
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What's that noise?
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Oh, I need popcorn.
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Oh, yes.
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I wanted to make popcorn just for you.
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Oh, Hector, thank you.
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Oh, you are sweet.
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I like popcorn too, Hector.
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This apartment is very busy.
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Crazy phone calls for a stranger called Rock Thrust.
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Rock Thrust?
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What a stupid name.
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Hector and Nick come in without knocking.
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Go, go, go, go, go!
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And Annie is crazy about adverts.
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Popcorn in your tummy, they're pop -tastic.
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Yo, Dan, guess what?
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I've got the part.
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Man, that is great!
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I'm gonna be a star.
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My own show, every night at 6 o 'clock in front of a huge audience.
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Today, London.
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Tomorrow, Hollywood.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Extra English episode 5 A star is born”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Nick, popcorn, Hector, chunk, annie. This video has 151 sentences and 857 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:10. The speaker talks slowly, about 77 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 28 of its 151 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| popcorn noun | /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ | A snack food made from corn or maize kernels popped by dry heating. |
| chunk noun | /t͡ʃʌŋk/ | A part of something that has been separated; a generally squat, thick, irregular piece of something, e.g. wood or stone. |
| chunky adjective | /ˈt͡ʃʌŋki/ | Having chunks. |
| thrust verb | /θɹʌst/ | To make advance with force. |
| advert verb | /ædvˈɝt/ | To take notice, to pay attention (to). |
| mousse noun | /muːs/ | An airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse. |
| poptastic adjective | Excellent; very good; especially of pop music. | |
| superstar noun | /ˈsuː.pəˌstɑː/ | Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity. |
| tummy noun | /ˈtʌ.mi/ | The stomach or belly. |
| stormy adjective | /ˈstɔɹmi/ | Of or pertaining to storms. |
| microwave noun | /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/ | An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves. |
| dessert noun | /dɪˈzɝt/ | The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc. |
| fry verb | /fɹaɪ/ | To cook (something) in hot fat. |
| melt verb | /mɛlt/ | To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat. |
| doll noun | /dɑl/ | A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cut off verb | /ˌkʌt ˈɔf/ [ˌkɐɾ ˈɔf] | To remove by cutting. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How did you know it was us?
- Bridget I don't think so anyway what's going on?
- Sir, will you still love me when I'm a superstar?
- What do you mean, too many adverts?
- Do you see what I mean?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll die · will melt · i'll make |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | is going to be · I'm going to help · gonna be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 29 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 popcorn, chunk, chunky.
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.