Shadowing Practice: harry potter being sassy for 3 more minutes - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Is that when we go out, we're going to buy you two new presents, aren't they?
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Boom!
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He's asleep.
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He's boring.
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Give it here, Malfoy, or I'll knock you off your broom!
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Free of charge.
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Trying.
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Your hands all sweaty.
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I think we found the train.
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Look at my wand.
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Be thankful it's not your neck.
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I'll see you back in the common room.
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what are you going somewhere okay he's a murderous raving lunatic thanks ron what's this rubbish and request
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that he keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's
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business everyone loves a rebel harry you are lamb what is it you wanted to show me you're a right foul Oh, git, you know that.
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I think so.
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I know so.
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Anything else?
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Yeah, stay away from me.
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Fine.
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No offence, but I really don't care.
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Where are they, anyway?
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Did you see all those little tents, Harry? Do I?
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They give you these massive pus -filled balls right...
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It sounds great, guys.
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Would you excuse me?
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No, but I've done several tolls, and how different are they, really?
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Um, is that clear?
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Good.
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Have a look, shall we?
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No. Why not?
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The binding is fragile.
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The binding is fragile?
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Hey, she's only interested in you because she thinks you're the chosen one.
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But I am the chosen one.
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Okay, sorry.
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Um...
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Kidding.
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What is this for me tomorrow?
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Dragon balls.
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My lips are getting chapped.
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Look.
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Then I'll take your word for it.
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You have to realise who you are, Harry.
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I know who I am, Hermione, all right?
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Do you think she knows I exist?
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I bloody well hope so.
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She's been snogging you for three months.
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I'm in love with her.
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All right, fine, you're in love with her.
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Have you ever actually met her?
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I've got a really good feeling about Hagrid.
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I feel it's the place to be tonight.
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Do you know what I mean?
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No. Well, trust me, I know what I'm doing.
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Or Felix does.
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Hi.
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The eyes, I reckon, they unnerve some folk.
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Not to mention the pincers.
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This is completely mental.
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Completely?
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Oh, my God!
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What?
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I'll tell you in a minute.
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It only takes in that which makes it stronger.
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Okay.
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Where's my wand?
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I don't know.
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Harry Potter, you give me my wand!
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I don't want it!
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Two, no doubt.
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That's a lie.
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What did you say?
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My dad wasn't a drunk.
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Don't worry, don't pass Petunia.
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I have a very firm grip.
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I think it's time you went to bed.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “harry potter being sassy for 3 more minutes”. This video has 77 sentences and 426 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:03. The speaker talks at a steady 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 20 of its 77 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fragile adjective | /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ | Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material. |
| bind verb | /ˈbaɪ̯nd/ | To tie; to confine by any ligature. |
| dragon noun | /ˈdɹæɡən/ | In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a lizard-like body, often a… |
| asleep adjective | /əˈsliːp/ | In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. |
| knock verb | /nɑk/ | To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood. |
| boom verb | /bum/ | To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound. |
| realise verb | Non-Oxford British standard spelling of realize. | |
| folk noun | /foʊk/ | People, persons. |
| lip noun | /lɪp/ | Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth. |
| grip noun | /ˈɡɹɪp/ | A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand. |
| rebel noun | /ˈɹɛb.əl/ | A person who resists an established authority, often violently. |
| toll noun | /təʊl/ | A fee paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of vending goods in a fair… |
| foul adjective | /faʊl/ | Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty. |
| tent noun | /tɛnt/ | A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather. |
| lamb noun | /ˈlæm/ | A young sheep; especially, one younger than nine months. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- No, but I've done several tolls, and how different are they, really?
- Have a look, shall we?
- What is this for me tomorrow?
- Do you think she knows I exist?
- Have you ever actually met her?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 19 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, you're. 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 fragile, bind, dragon.
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.