Shadowing Practice: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE | 20th Anniversary Trailer - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Look, it's Howl's castle! Where?
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Howl?
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There you are.
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I was looking everywhere for you.
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I'll be your escort this evening.
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You are a natural.
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You need to be more careful.
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It's dangerous out there.
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Even the Witch of the Waste is back on the prowl.
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Power's hard, it's mine!
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That's really me, isn't it?
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Can't stay here like this.
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There's nothing but witches and wizards out there.
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This is a magic house, isn't it?
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Hey, who's this lady?
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Calciva said that I could come in.
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I did not!
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Sophie?
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A battleship.
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This war is terrible.
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Oh!
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Help!
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Don't go out there.
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It's too dangerous.
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I've had enough of running away, Sophie.
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And now I've got something I want to protect.
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You have a big heart.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 28 sentences and 128 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:02. The speaker talks slowly, about 63 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| castle noun | /ˈkɑːsəl/ | A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or… |
| escort noun | /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ | A group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission. |
| wizard noun | /ˈwɪzɚd/ | Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices. |
| battleship noun | /ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/ | A large capital warship displacing thousands to tens of thousands of tons, heavily armoured and armed with large-caliber guns; now obsolescent and replaced by… |
| howl verb | /ˈhaʊ̯l/ | To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do. |
| prowl verb | /pɹaʊl/ | To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty. |
| everywhere adverb | /ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ | In or to all locations under discussion. |
| careful adjective | /ˈkɛɹfəl/ | Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious. |
| dangerous adjective | /ˈdeɪn.ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/ | Full of danger. |
| lady noun | /ˈleɪ.di/ | A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority. |
| protect verb | /pɹəˈtɛkt/ | To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to. |
| magic noun | /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ | The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order… |
| terrible adjective | /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ | Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
| run away verb | To flee by running. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, isn't, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: battleship /ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/, dangerous /ˈdeɪn.ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/
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 castle, escort, wizard.
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.