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You're a Stark of Winterfell.
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You're a Stark of Winterfell.
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You know our words.
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Winter is coming.
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You were born in the long summer.
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You've never known anything else.
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But now winter is truly coming.
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And in the winter...
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In winter we must protect ourselves.
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Look after one another.
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Baba.
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I miss him.
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All these years and I still feel like an outsider when I come here.
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We have five northern children.
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You're not an outsider.
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There are five pops.
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One for each of the Stark children.
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The direwolf is a sigil of your house.
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Yes, I did all.
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What about you?
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I'm not a Stark.
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And you are a Stark.
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You might not have my name, but you have my blood.
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We never should have left Winterfell.
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Don't you wish we could go back to the day we left?
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I want to scream at myself, don't go, you idiot.
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How could we know?
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You are not to leave the castle walls or we are gone, do you understand?
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I'm going to miss you.
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I'm your brother.
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I have to protect you.
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We'll all be together again soon, I promise.
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Next time I see you, you'll be all in black.
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The planet is in their regards.
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The next time we see each other, we'll talk about you, Mother.
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You're not Lyanna.
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That's Lyanna, my father's sister.
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Brother never talked about her.
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Yet.
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They've all gone away.
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They'll be back soon.
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No, they won't.
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Poor Benji.
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Seventeen years ago, you rode our first Robert Baratheon.
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You came back a year later with another woman's son.
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You know that starts faster, don't you?
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My father was the most honorable man I ever met.
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You're as stubborn as your father.
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You said he lied to me all my life.
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And as honorable.
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I can imagine no higher praise.
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I didn't mean it as praise.
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Honor that your father killed.
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He promised your mother he'd always protect you.
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Promise me, Ned.
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I promise.
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Could you bring back a man without a head?
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I don't think it works that way, child.
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I served House Stark once.
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But House Stark is dead.
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Robb.
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Sunset.
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Rob!
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Ryan.
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I'm gonna kill them all.
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They have your sisters.
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We have to get the girls back.
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And then we will kill them all.
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Winterfell is our home.
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It's ours.
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And Arya's and Bran's and Rickon's.
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Wherever they are, it belongs to our family.
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We have to fight for it.
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But if you have to fight...
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Win.
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I want to fight for Winterfell, Lady Sansa.
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If you'll have me.
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It always seemed like there was...
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Like there was an impossible choice I had to meet.
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You made a choice.
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Stark or Greyjoy.
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You don't need to choose.
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I'm the chosen wrong.
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You're a Greyjoy.
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And you're a Stark.
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I'm Sansa Stark of Winterfell.
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This is my home.
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A girl is Arya Stark of Winterfell and I'm going home.
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I thought Arya was dead.
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I wasn't drowning.
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I thought Bran was dead.
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I was home.
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Winterfell is your home.
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Not anymore.
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Always.
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You're a Stark.
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There must always be a Stark in Winterfell.
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My father always said the man who passes the sentence should swing the sword and I have tried to live by those words.
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You loved your family.
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Avenge them.
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Show them how it feels to lose what they love.
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I won't ever let him touch you again.
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There's no justice in the world.
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You must be naked.
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Thank you for all the many lessons for Baelish.
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I will never forget them.
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You didn't slaughter every one of the Starks.
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That was your mistake.
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You should have ripped them all out, who can't stand.
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No!
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Leave one wolf alive, and the sheep are never safe.
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When people ask you what happened here, tell them the North remembers.
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Tell Lord Tyrone, Winter is coming for him.
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Tell them Winter came for House of Rain.
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Winter is here.
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Well, Father always promised, didn't he?
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Welcome home, Lady Sark.
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Do I have to call you Lady Stark now?
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Then all three members?
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Yes.
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I need to find my brother and mother.
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And my sister.
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You used to be taller.
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How did you sneak up on me?
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How did you survive a knife through the heart?
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I didn't.
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How did you get back to Winterfell?
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It's a long story.
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Where will you go?
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Where will we go?
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There's only one place we can go.
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Hello, Sansa.
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Home.
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Look at you.
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You're a man.
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Almost.
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You've had a strange journey.
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Stranger than most.
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We're family.
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The four of us.
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The last of the Starks.
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When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the packs of eyes.
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Arda!
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But our stories aren't over yet.
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No, they're not.
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Hell Island knows no king but the king in the north, whose name is Stark.
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All hell ran the broken.
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First of his name, king of the Andorrs and the first men.
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Might be queen someday.
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The north is free thanks to you.
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But they lost their king.
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Ned Stark's daughter will speak for them.
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She's the best they could ask for.
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Am I your brother?
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Now and always.
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Will you stand beside me?
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Now and always?
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Now and always.
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Jon Snow avenged the Red Wedding.
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He is the White Wolf.
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The King in the North!
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The King in the North!
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The King in the North!
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We're in the North!
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We're in the North!
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The King in the North!
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We're the old!
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We're the old!
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We're the old!
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Context & Background

The dialogue in this snippet features characters from the iconic series "Game of Thrones," specifically those from House Stark, a prominent family in the story. The emotional context revolves around themes of family, loss, and the harsh realities of their environment. The phrase "Winter is coming" symbolizes the looming challenges and dangers that lie ahead, making it a central theme for the Stark family. In this segment, you can see characters reflecting on their shared past and responsibilities, which provides a rich source for language learners to explore family dynamics and emotional expressions in English.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Winter is coming." - A cautionary phrase suggesting that tough times are approaching.
  • "Look after one another." - Emphasizes the importance of caring for family and friends.
  • "You might not have my name, but you have my blood." - Highlights familial bonds that transcend formal titles.
  • "I have to protect you." - Reflects a commitment to safeguarding loved ones.
  • "I want to scream at myself, don’t go, you idiot." - Captures feelings of regret and self-reflection.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To enhance your English speaking skills through the shadowing technique using this video, follow these steps:

  1. Watch the Video: Begin by watching the clip without any interruptions. Pay attention to the context and emotions conveyed by the characters.
  2. Identify Key Dialogues: Select phrases from the list provided above that resonate with you. Focus on how these phrases are pronounced and used within the dialogue.
  3. Listen Actively: Play the video again, this time focusing solely on the audio. Note the intonation and rhythm of the speech.
  4. Speak Along: Utilize the shadowspeak technique. As you hear the characters speak, try to mimic their voice and delivery. This will help in improving English pronunciation.
  5. Record Yourself: Record your voice as you practice shadowing. Compare your pronunciation and intonation with that of the original dialogue. This feedback loop is crucial for progress.

By incorporating these steps, not only will you improve your English pronunciation, but you’ll also gain insights into cultural nuances and emotional expressions in everyday communication. Embrace the shadowspeaks of the characters, and let their strong familial ties inspire your language learning journey.

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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