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Journey to the West.
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Chapter 76.
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The Iron Immortal.
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Wukong was once again traveling west with the Tang Monk.
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Master, said Wukong.
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While I was at Mount Potolotka, I thought a lot.
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I realize now that it's wrong to harm people.
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I won't ever do it again.
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I'm glad, Wukong, said the Tang Monk.
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Can we please slow down?
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Ba-Jae moaned.
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I'm tired and it's hot.
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Wukong laughed.
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Not much has changed since I left.
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Ba-Jae still complains all the time.
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Wu-Jang wiped his brow.
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It is hot.
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Maybe we should take a break.
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Yes, said the Tang Monk.
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But I don't understand why it's so hot.
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It's not summer.
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The travelers soon reached a village.
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An old man offered to take them in for the night.
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Later that evening, they were all eating dinner.
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Is it always so hot here? asked Baje.
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The man nodded.
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The mountain of flames is near here.
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It's always burning.
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Well, I'll be happy when we continue on our journey, said the pig.
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Then we can get away from this heat.
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Where are you going? asked the man.
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We're going to the Western Paradise, said the Tang Monk.
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The man frowned.
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You can't travel west from here.
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Everyone stopped eating and looked at the old man.
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Why not? asked the Tang Monk.
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The mountain of flames is to the west, said the man.
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It's impossible to pass.
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We'll go around it, said the Tang Monk.
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The old man shook his head.
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All the land around the mountain is covered in flames.
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The land stretches far to the north and the south.
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It's impossible to go around.
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Then we must wait for a strong rainstorm," said Baje.
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That will put out the flames.
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No, said the man.
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The flames are magical.
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There is just one spirit who can put them out.
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Who? asked Wu Jing.
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She's called the Iron Immortal, said the man.
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She has a special fan that can put out the flames.
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It's made from a plantain leaf.
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Wukong stood up.
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Where does the Iron Immortal live?
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I'll demand that she put out the flames.
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She won't listen to you, said the man.
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She is very powerful.
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Wukong folded his arms in front of his chest.
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I am as powerful as a god.
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Just tell me where she lives.
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The old man told Wukong where the Iron Immortal lived.
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The monkey leaped into the air.
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The man gasped.
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He's a spirit.
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Wukong was soon on the Iron Immortal's mountain.
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He found a cave door and knocked.
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Open up, he demanded.
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The door flew open and a tall woman appeared.
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She held a large fan.
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Who are you? she asked.
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I am Sun Wukong.
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I need to borrow your fan.
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Sun Wukong? cried the irony mortal.
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You are my worst enemy!
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Wukong was confused.
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I am.
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Why?
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The irony mortal glared at the monkey.
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My husband is the bull demon king, who used to be your friend.
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And our son is Red Boy.
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Because of you, Red Boy is a prisoner of the Bodhisattva Guan Yin.
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Wukong laughed.
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Red Boy isn't a prisoner.
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He is Guan Yin's student.
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He isn't evil anymore.
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The irony mortal shrieked.
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That's even worse!
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Wukong sighed.
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Can I please just borrow your fan for a little while?
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No, said the woman.
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Well then, can I speak with the bull demon king?
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Asked the monkey.
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He's at a banquet, said the irony mortal.
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Now leave!
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Wukong grew angry.
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I'm not leaving until I borrow your...
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Whoosh!
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The Iron Immortal waved the fan.
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A furious wind blew, and Wukong was gone.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Journey to the West 76 The Iron Immortal”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Wukong, flames, Tang, Monk, Iron. This video has 99 sentences and 602 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:11. The speaker talks at a steady 116 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 75% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| flame noun | /fleɪm/ | The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat. |
| irony noun | /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ | The quality of a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of… |
| mortal adjective | /ˈmɔɹ.təl/ | Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal. |
| monkey noun | /ˈmʌŋki/ | A member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails… |
| borrow verb | /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ | To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it. |
| bull noun | /bʊl/ | Specifically, one that is uncastrated. |
| prisoner noun | /ˈpɹɪzənə/ | A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence. |
| demon noun | /ˈdiː.mən/ | An evil being resident in or working for Hell; a devil. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| harm noun | /hɑːm/ | Physical injury; hurt; damage. |
| knock verb | /nɑk/ | To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood. |
| stretch verb | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | To lengthen by pulling. |
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| complain verb | /kəmˈpleɪn/ | To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| put out verb | To blind (eyes). |
| go around verb | To move or spread from person to person. |
| open up verb | To open. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
| stand up verb | To rise from a lying or sitting position. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I realize now that it's wrong to harm people.
- I won't ever do it again.
- Can we please slow down?
- I'm tired and it's hot.
- Where are you going?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't ever do · I'll be · We'll go |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are you going · I'm not leaving |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must wait · need to borrow |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shake /ˈʃeɪk/, shriek /ʃɹiːk/, whoosh /ʍʊʃ/
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 flame, irony, mortal.
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.