Shadowing Practice: harry potter but it's awkward - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You know, she's got nice skin.
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Skin?
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You're saying Dean's dating my sister because of her skin?
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Well, no, I mean, I'm just saying it could be a contributing factor.
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I thought perhaps you had forgotten me.
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I wouldn't forget you, Alain.
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What is it you wanted to show me?
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They use a cane at St. Pruittus' boy?
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Oh, yeah.
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Yeah, I've been beaten loads of times.
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Excellent. Is this cozy?
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It's a broom cupboard.
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you should feel right at home then alright,
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close your eyes that way you can't be tempted close your eyes I can stay hidden up here too if you like
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everyone that says loony love
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Luna Lovegood oh i'm sorry don't worry after you figured that out who could possibly figure that out
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that's completely mental yeah isn't it i suppose i was a bit distraught boys
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i'd like to leave what
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you can't be serious that happens to be my sister so
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what if she looked over here and saw you snogging me would you expect her to get up and leave although
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one boy robbie fenwick did bite my father once He needed ten stitches.
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Almost all the bubbles were gone.
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Harry!
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I'm not usually lit.
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It's a charm, actually.
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It gives away the nargles.
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Open up, you.
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Don't you trust me?
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Dark.
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Place your right hand on my waist. Where?
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My waist.
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And then bend your arm.
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Shoelace.
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Let's vote on it.
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Those in favour...
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She seems a bit put out.
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Yes, um, she does, isn't she?
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Did you and Ginny do it then?
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What?
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I don't know.
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I had the book.
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Oh, yeah.
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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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Sit me up, will you?
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Morning.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “harry potter but it's awkward”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: skin, boy, eyes. This video has 46 sentences and 291 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:04. The speaker talks slowly, about 71 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 11 of its 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| waist noun | /weɪst/ | The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach. |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
| bite verb | /baɪt/ | To cut into something by clamping the teeth. |
| favour noun | British standard spelling of favor. | |
| folk noun | /foʊk/ | People, persons. |
| bubble noun | /ˈbʌbəl/ | A spherically contained volume of air or other gas in a liquid, commonly a soapy liquid. |
| bend verb | /bɛnd/ | To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. |
| charm noun | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation). |
| cane noun | /keɪn/ | The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae. |
| reckon verb | /ˈɹɛkən/ | To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate. |
| stitch noun | /stɪt͡ʃ/ | A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. |
| luna noun | /ˈlunə/ | A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna. |
| broom noun | /bɹum/ | A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping. |
| cosy adjective | /ˈkoʊzi/ | Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social and comfortable. |
| cupboard noun | /ˈkʌb.əd/ | A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
| give away verb | To make a gift of (something). |
| look over verb | To check quickly; to make a brief or cursory visual inspection of. |
| open up verb | To open. |
| put out verb | To blind (eyes). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You know, she's got nice skin.
- What is it you wanted to show me?
- Don't you trust me?
- Yes, um, she does, isn't she?
- Sit me up, will you?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, 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 waist, contribute, bite.
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.