Shadowing Practice: Harry Discovers Tom Riddle's Past | Chamber of Secrets - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Toh Mavolo Riddle.
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My name is Harry Potter.
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Do you know anything about the Chamber of Secrets? Can you tell me?
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I'm sorry.
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Excuse me.
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Could you tell me what's going on here? Are you Tom Riddle?
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Hello, can you hear me?
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I'm sorry.
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Riddle!
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Come.
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Professor Dumbledore.
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Dumbledore.
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It is not wise to be wandering around this late hour, Tom.
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Yes, Professor.
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I suppose I...
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I had to see for myself if the rumors were true.
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I'm afraid they are, Tom.
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They are true.
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About the school as well?
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I don't have a home to go to.
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They wouldn't really close Hogwarts, would they, Professor?
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I understand, Tom.
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But I'm afraid Headmaster Divid may have no choice.
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Sir, if it all stopped, if the person responsible was caught...
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Is there something you wish to tell me?
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No sir, nothing.
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Very well then.
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Off you go.
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Goodnight sir.
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I'm sorry.
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It's coming out.
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Evening, Hagrid.
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I'm going to have to turn you in, Hagrid.
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I don't think you meant it to kill anyone, but...
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You can't.
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You don't understand.
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The dead girl's parents will be here tomorrow.
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The least Hogwarts can do is make sure the thing that killed their daughter is slaughtered.
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It wasn't him.
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Aragog never killed no one.
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Never!
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Monsters don't make good pets, Hagrid.
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Now stand aside.
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No!
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Stand aside, Hagrid.
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No!
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Sistam Aperio!
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Arania Exume!
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Aragog!
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Aragog!
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I can't let you go.
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They'll have your wand for this Hagrid.
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You'll be expelled.
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Hagrid!
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Hagrid!
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Whoa!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Harry Discovers Tom Riddle's Past”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Hagrid, Tom, aragog, Riddle, Professor. This video has 56 sentences and 250 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:51. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pet noun | /pɛt/ | An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use. |
| slaughter noun | /ˈslɔːtə/ | The killing of animals, generally for food. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| rumor noun | /ˈɹumɚ/ | A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth. |
| wander verb | /ˈwɑndɚ/ | To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood. |
| expel verb | /ɪkˈspɛl/ | To eject. |
| wand noun | /wɑnd/ | A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority. |
| aside adverb | /əˈsaɪd/ | To or on one side so as to be out of the way. |
| excuse verb | /ɪksˈkjuz/ | To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
| suppose verb | /səˈpoʊz/ | To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. |
| wise adjective | /waɪz/ | Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience. |
| monster noun | /ˈmɑnstɚ/ | A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| stand aside verb | To step sideways to make a space for someone else. | |
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you tell me?
- Could you tell me what's going on here?
- I don't have a home to go to.
- Is there something you wish to tell me?
- I can't let you go.
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 | was caught · is slaughtered · be expelled |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · They'll have · You'll be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to see · have to turn |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, can't. 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 pet, slaughter, whoa.
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.