Shadowing Practice: Harry vs. Draco | Chamber of Secrets - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Gather round!
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Gather round!
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Gather round!
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Can everybody see me?
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Can you all hear me?
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Excellent.
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In light of the dark events of recent weeks,
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Professor Dumbledore has granted me permission to start this little dueling
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club to train you all up in case you ever need
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to defend yourselves as I myself have done on countless occasions for full details see my published works
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let me introduce my assistant professor Snape He has sportingly agreed to help me with a short demonstration.
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Now, I don't want any of you youngsters to worry.
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You'll still have your potions,
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Master, when I'm through with him.
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Never fear.
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What?
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Two...
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Three...
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Expelliarmus!
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Whoa!
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Do you think he's all right?
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Who cares?
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An excellent idea to show them that,
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Professor Snape, but if you don't mind me saying,
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it was pretty obvious, what you were about to do.
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And if I had wanted to stop you,
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it would have been only too easy.
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Perhaps it would be prudent to first teach the students to block unfriendly spells, Professor.
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An excellent suggestion, Professor Snape.
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Let's have a volunteer pair.
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Potter, Weasley, how about you?
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Weasley's wand causes devastation with the simplest spells.
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We'll be sending Potter to the hospital wing in a matchbox.
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Might I suggest someone from my own house?
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Malphi, perhaps.
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Good luck, Potter.
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Thank you, sir.
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One's at the ready.
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Scared, Potter.
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You wish.
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On the count of three,
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cast your charms to disarm your opponent.
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Only to disarm.
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We don't want any accidents here.
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One.
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Two.
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Inversi stati!
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Rictusempra!
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I said disarm only!
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Serpent sort here!
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Don't move, Potter.
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I'll get rid of it for you.
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Allow me, Professor Snape.
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Volate ascendere!
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Sai-ha-sashi!
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Sai-ha-sashi!
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Sai-ha-sashi!
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Oh, man.
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Cheers.
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This is not real.
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What are you playing at?
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You're a parcel, Merylf.
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Why don't you tell us?
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I'm a what?
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You can talk to snakes.
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I know.
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I mean, I accidentally set a python on my cousin Dudley at the zoo once.
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Once.
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But so what?
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I bet loads of people here can do it.
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No, they can't.
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It's not a very common gift, Harry.
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This is bad.
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What's bad?
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If I hadn't told that snake not to attack Justin...
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No, that's what you said to it.
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You were there.
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You heard me.
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I heard you speaking partial tongue.
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Snake language.
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I spoke a different language.
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But I didn't realise...
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How can I speak a language without knowing I can?
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I don't know Harry, but it sounded like you were egging the snake on or something Harry listen to me.
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There's a reason the symbol of Slytherin house is a serpent Salazar Slytherin was a parcel mouth.
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He could talk to snakes too Exactly now the whole school was gonna think you're his great great great grandson or something.
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I'm not It can't be He lived a thousand years ago.
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For all we know, you could be.
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I'll see you back in the common room.
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They all must die.
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Kill.
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Kill.
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Kill.
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Time to kill.
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I'll have you out this time, Potter.
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Mark my words.
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No, Mr Filch, you don't understand.
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Professor, I swear I didn't.
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This is out of my hands, Potter.
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Professor Dumbledore will be waiting for you.
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Sherbet Lemon.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will immerse yourself in a captivating scene featuring a duel between Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy. You will practice essential English conversational skills while focusing on understanding dialogue, intonation, and expression. This lesson is particularly beneficial for learners who wish to improve their English pronunciation and spoken fluency. By listening to this excerpt from the "Chamber of Secrets" and engaging in shadowing exercises, you will enhance your ability to mimic native speech patterns and grow your vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Gather round! - A phrase used to invite people to come closer and pay attention.
  • Dueling club - An organized group where participants practice combat skills or sparring.
  • Defend yourselves - To protect oneself from harm or danger.
  • Disarm - To take away someone's weapon, usually by magic in this context.
  • Accidents - Unexpected events that can cause harm or injury.
  • Potions - Magical mixtures, often used for healing or enhancing abilities.
  • Spell - A magical action that produces a specific effect.
  • Excellent suggestion - A positive acknowledgment of a good idea given by someone.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, consider using a shadowing site that allows you to closely follow along with the video and practice your speaking skills. As you listen, pay attention to the emotions and rhythms present in the dialogue. Since the scene has a specific pace, engage in shadowspeak by repeating phrases just after you hear them. Start slowly, and then gradually increase your speed to match the video’s tempo.

Focus particularly on the phrases used to assert authority and engage in banter, such as "Excellent suggestion" or "Potter, Weasley, how about you?" These expressions are not just vocabulary items; they reflect social dynamics and can be useful in various conversational contexts.

Lastly, practice speaking clearly and confidently to improve your English pronunciation. Shadowing elements like intonation and emphasis will help you sound more natural when speaking English. Use this engaging scene from Harry Potter to not only learn English with YouTube but also to refine your conversational skills in a memorable way.

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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