Shadowing Practice: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Deleted Scenes - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Ernie, you're missing the turn, you're missing the turn!
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Ernie, you're missing the turn, you're missing the turn!
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[SCREAMING] Look, Ernie, no hands! Ha-ha-ha!
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Yeah, yeah, nearly there, nearly there.
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[CAR ALARM WAILING] [BELL TOLLING] [BIRD CHIRPING] [GASPS] [GRUNTS] Ah! Birdie!
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Oh! HERMIONE: And the post office is 200 owls sitting on color-coded shelves...
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...depending on how fast you want your letter to go.
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RON: Honeyduke's Sweetshop is brilliant, but nothing beats Zonko's Joke Shop.
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We never got to go to the Shrieking Shack.
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-You heard it's the most-- HARRY: Haunted building in Britain. I know.
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HERMIONE: But, I mean, after a while it got a bit boring. Don't you think, Ron?
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What? No. Boring?
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Oh, yeah. Dead depressing.
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Oh, hang on. Almost forgot.
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I got you something wicked at Dervish and Banges.
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It's a Pocket Sneakoscope.
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If there's anyone untrustworthy around, it's meant to light up and spin.
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I thought, you know, it can't hurt, given....
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Sirius Black's trying to kill me.
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I'm really glad you had a good time. Honestly.
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And thanks for this. You're right. It can't hurt.
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RON: Oh, be careful of those. They'll make you-- -Whoa! RON: Never mind.
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CADOGAN: What villains are these that trespass upon my private lands?
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Who dares challenge Sir Cadogan? Back you scurvy braggarts, you--! Aah!
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-He's barking mad. -What did you expect?
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After what happened to the Fat Lady, none of the pictures will take the job.
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He keeps changing the password. That's twice already this morning.
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I've taken to keeping a list.
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Farewell, comrades. If ever you have need of a noble heart and steely sinew...
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-...call upon Sir Cadogan. -Yeah, we'll call you.
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-If we ever need anyone mental. -Ha,ha.
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That is preposterous, Weasley.
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I mean, how could Sirius Black possibly get through the portrait hole?
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I don't know how he got in. I was a bit busy dodging his knife.
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McGONAGALL: Percy, have you seen Sir Cadogan?
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-I-- I, uh-- Oh, he's there, professor. McGONAGALL: Oh.
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Sir Cadogan. Sir Cadogan.
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[CADOGAN GASPS] How may I serve you, ma'am?
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McGONAGALL: Excuse me, is it possible that you let a mysterious man...
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...into Gryffindor Tower tonight?
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[CADOGAN MUTTERING] Certainly, good lady. He had the password. Checkmate!
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He had the whole week's, in fact, on a little piece of paper.
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[WOMAN SCREAMS] Which abysmally foolish person wrote down the passwords...
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...and then proceeded to lose them?
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ls it always going to be you, Longbottom?
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I'm afraid so, ma'am.
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Well, Sirius Black is gone tonight.
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But I think you can all safely assume that he will, at some future time...
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...attempt to return. Now, I speak for the entire staff when I say...
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...while we take every precaution to ensure your safety...
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...it is incumbent upon yourselves to act responsibly. Understood?
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ALL: Yes, professor. McGONAGALL: Very well, then. Off you go.
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And remember, act responsibly.
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[STUDENTS CHATTERING] -And this bloody cat ate my rat! -That's a lie.
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It is not, and you bloody well know it.
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-l can't believe it. -I could have killed him.
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He was right there. He was close enough to touch.
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I could have killed him.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by using the shadowing technique with a transcript excerpt from a deleted scene of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." By shadowing the characters' dialogues, you will improve your English pronunciation, gain a better understanding of conversational English, and enrich your vocabulary. Focusing on the rhythm and intonation used by the characters provides an engaging way to develop your listening comprehension and speaking abilities, which can be crucial for success in IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Owls: Birds often used in the wizarding world for delivering messages.
  • Brilliant: A term often used to express that something is excellent or fantastic.
  • Wicked: Slang used to describe something cool or impressive.
  • Haunted: A place frequented by ghosts or spirits, often used in horror contexts.
  • Noble: Demonstrating high moral qualities; bravery or honor.
  • Mental: Informal British term for someone acting strangely or irrationally.
  • Precaution: An action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.
  • Scurvy: An outdated term referring to a lowly or despicable person; often used humorously.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video content, follow these tips:

  • Start Slow: Play the video at half speed to grasp the dialogue and intonation better. This allows you to mimic the characters accurately without feeling overwhelmed.
  • Focus on Tone and Emotion: Pay attention to how emotions are expressed through tone. Notice when the characters show excitement, fear, or sarcasm, and try to replicate these feelings in your speech.
  • Repeat in Segments: Break down the dialogue into smaller segments. After listening to a few lines, pause and repeat them aloud. This will aid in improving your English pronunciation.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice. Compare your pronunciation and tone with that of the original characters to identify areas for improvement.
  • Utilize Shadowspeaks: Incorporate shadowspeaks into your practice routine to challenge yourself with a variety of dialogues and accents, enhancing your overall learning experience.

By incorporating these techniques into your daily practice using this shadowing site, you will find your spoken English improving significantly, making you more confident in conversational situations.

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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