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Before the start of term banquet, first years will partake in the sorting ceremony.
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Granger Hermione.
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Hi.
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Did you love the summer reading?
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There was summer reading.
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Weasley Ronald.
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Oi!
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Hey!
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Porter?
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Harry?
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The house we're putting basically decides our entire future.
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So, no pressure.
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Not a Slytherin.
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Not a Slytherin.
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Gryffindor!
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Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts.
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Team T, lads!
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How are we feeling?
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Mr. Porter, I expect you to work hard.
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Find what sparks your interest. And make solid friendships.
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Everyone thinks I'm this great wizard.
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I wizard, Acheforus.
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But I don't really know anything.
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Let's hope you show some talent with the Quidditch, Phage Potter.
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Who's he, Paul?
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You certainly not exhibited any in here.
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No way!
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Family's more than just blood.
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You'll find your place.
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We found something incredible.
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I can't protect them.
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I can only prepare them. For what?
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Anything could be laughing behind any door in this place.
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Oh, come on.
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Don't you two read?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone”. This video has 35 sentences and 162 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:16. The speaker talks slowly, about 71 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 7 of its 35 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wizard noun | /ˈwɪzɚd/ | Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices. |
| ceremony noun | /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ | A ritual, with religious or cultural significance. |
| friendship noun | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | The condition of being friends. |
| exhibit verb | /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ | To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest. |
| spark noun | /ˈspɑɹk/ | A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction. |
| lads noun | /lædz/ | A group of friends, regardless of gender. Often the lads. |
| banquet noun | /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ | A large celebratory meal; a feast. |
| granger noun | /ˈɡɹeɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ | A member of the Grange, National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, an association representing farmers. |
| partake verb | /pɑɹˈteɪk/ | To take part in an activity; to participate. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| talent noun | /ˈtæl.ənt/ | A marked natural ability or skill. |
| basically adverb | /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li/ | In a fundamental, essential or basic manner. |
| incredible adjective | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ | Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you love the summer reading?
- The house we're putting basically decides our entire future.
- How are we feeling?
- Everyone thinks I'm this great wizard.
- Don't you two read?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, can't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: ceremony /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/, basically /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li/, incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/
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 wizard, ceremony, friendship.
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.