Shadowing Practice: Finding Nemo (2003) Nemos First Day at School, Nemo goes to School (Remastered 4K 60FPS) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Dad, maybe while I'm at school, I'll see a shark!
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Dad, maybe while I'm at school, I'll see a shark!
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I highly doubt that.
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Have you ever met a shark?
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No, and I don't plan to.
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How old are sea turtles?
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Sea turtles?
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I don't know.
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Is any plankton from next door,
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he says that sea turtles,
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they live to be about a hundred years old!
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Well, you know what?
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If I ever meet a sea turtle, I'll ask him.
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After I'm done talking to the shark, okay?
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on!
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Hold on, wait to cross!
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Hold my fin.
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Hold my fin.
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Dad, you're not gonna freak out like you did at the petting zoo, are you?
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Hey, that snail was about to charge.
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I wonder where we're supposed to go.
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I'll pick you up after school.
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Come on, you guys, stop it.
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Give it back.
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Come on, we'll try over there.
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Excuse me, is this where we meet his teacher?
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Well, look who's out of the anemone.
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Yes, shocking, I know.
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Marty, right?
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Marlon.
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Bob.
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Ted.
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There was a mollusk and a sea cucumber.
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None of them were walking,
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so forget that I saw that.
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Sheldon, get out of Mr. Johansson's yard now!
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All right, you kids.
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Where'd you go?
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Where'd you go?
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Where'd you go?
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Dad, can I go play too?
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Can I?
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I would feel better if you'd go play over on the sponge beds.
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That's where I would play.
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What's wrong with his fin?
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He looks funny.
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Ow.
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Hey, what'd I do?
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What'd I do?
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Be nice.
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It's his first time at school.
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He was born with it, kids.
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We call it his lucky fin.
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See this tentacle?
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It's actually shorter than all my other tentacles.
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But you can't really tell especially when I twirl at me like this.
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I'm H2O intolerant.
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I'm obnoxious.
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Let's name the zones, the zones, the zones.
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Let's name the zones of the open sea.
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It's our egg.
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Come on, Nemo.
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You better stay with me.
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Epilagic, mesopelagic, basiola, bisopelagic, all the rest are too deep for you and me to see.
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Huh, I wonder where my class has gone.
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We're under here.
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Oh, there you are.
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Come aboard, explorers.
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Oh, knowledge exploring is oh so lyrical when you think thoughts that are empirical.
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Dad, you can go now.
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Oh, hello.
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Who is this?
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I'm Nemo.
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Well, Nemo, all new explorers must answer a science question.
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Okay.
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You live in what kind of home?
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In a-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na.
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Okay, okay, don't hurt yourself.
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Welcome aboard, explorer.
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Just so you know, he's got a little fin.
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I find if he's having trouble swimming,
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I'll let him take a break.
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10, 15 minutes.
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Dad, it's time for you to go now.
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Don't worry.
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We're going to stay together as a group.
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Okay, class.
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Optical orbits up front.
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And remember, we keep our super-stoppergeal ganglion to ourselves.
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That means you, Jimmy.
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Oh, man!
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Oh, life-stopper.
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Bye, Nemo.
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Bye, Dad.
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Bye, son.
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Be safe.

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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, learners will practice English conversation skills through a fun and relatable scene from "Finding Nemo." By focusing on the spontaneity of children's dialogue, students will gain insights into everyday English used in schools and peer interactions. This practice will help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency, particularly in informal dialogues, enhancing your overall speaking confidence.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Shark - a large predatory fish that students may mention.
  • Sea turtles - a type of marine reptile referenced as a source of knowledge.
  • Anemone - a habitat related to some aquatic life forms, representing safety.
  • Teacher - the instructor that students meet at school.
  • Play - an essential activity for children that involves interaction.
  • First time - a common phrase indicating a new experience.
  • Fin - the appendages used for swimming, mentioned in a playful context.
  • Mollusk - a marine invertebrate, part of the whimsical dialogue among characters.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of your practice with this video, try using a shadowing app or a dedicated shadowing site that supports audio playback. Here are some effective tips:

  • Watch and Listen: Begin by watching the clip without trying to repeat any lines. Focus on understanding the context and tone of the conversation.
  • Repeat After: Play short segments of dialogue, pausing after each line. Mimic the speaker's pronunciation, intonation, and emotion. This is critical for improving your English pronunciation.
  • Slow It Down: If the pace is too fast, utilize playback controls to slow down the dialogue. This will help you catch every word clearly.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or any recording device to capture your speaking. Listening back will help you identify areas where you can improve your speech clarity.
  • Engage in Role Play: Pretend to be one of the characters, especially during dialogues with questions and responses. This role-playing can enhance your comfort in real conversations.

Using these strategies along with this delightful segment from "Finding Nemo," you can effectively improve your English speaking practice and gain confidence in conversational English.

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.

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