Shadowing Practice: Kung Fu Panda but its just Master Oogway - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Why must something be wrong for me to want to see my old friend?
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So, nothing's wrong?
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Well, I didn't say that.
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You were saying?
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I have had a vision.
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Tai Lung will return.
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that is impossible he is in prison nothing is impossible one
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often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid
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it he'll your mind is like this water my friend
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when it is agitated it becomes difficult to see but if you allow it to settle the answer becomes clear
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the dragon scroll it is time
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but who who is worthy to be trusted with the secret
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to limitless power to become the dragon warrior i don't know it is an historic day isn't it master Yes,
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and one I feared I would not live to see.
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Are your students ready?
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Yes, Master Oogway.
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Thou know this, old friend.
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Whomever I choose will not only bring peace to the valley, but also to you.
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I sense the Dragon Warrior is among us.
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Oh!
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Okay.
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Sorry.
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I just wanted to see who the Dragon Warrior was.
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How interesting.
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Master, are you pointing at me?
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Him? Who?
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You?
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Me?
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The universe has brought us the Dragon Warrior!
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What?
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What?
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What?
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What?
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You were about to point at Tigris and that thing fell in front of her!
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That was just an accident!
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There are no accidents.
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I see you have found a sacred peach tree of heavenly wisdom.
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Oh.
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Is that what this is?
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I am so sorry.
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I thought it was just a regular peep treat.
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I understand.
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You eat when you are upset.
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Upset?
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I'm not upset.
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Why don't I make you think I'm upset?
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So why are you upset?
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I probably sucked more today than anyone in the history of kung fu.
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In the history of sucking.
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Probably.
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And the five.
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Man, you should have seen them.
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They totally hate me.
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Totally.
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Maybe I should just quit and go back to making noodles.
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Quit.
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Don't quit.
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Noodles.
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Don't noodles.
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You are too concerned with what was and what will be.
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There's a saying.
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Yesterday is history.
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Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift.
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That is why it is called a present.
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Hmm?
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Ah, Shifu.
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There is just news.
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There is no good or bad.
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That is bad news.
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If you do not believe that the dragon warrior can stop it It was an accident There are no accidents Yes,
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I know You've said that already Twice Well,
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that was no accident either Thrice My old friend The panda will never fulfill his destiny Nor you,
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yours Until you let go of the illusion of control Illusion?
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Yes.
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Look at this tree, Sifu.
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I cannot make it blossom when it shoots me, nor make it bear fruit before its time.
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But there are things we can control.
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I can control when the fruit will fall.
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Ah, yes.
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But no matter what you do, that seed will grow to be a peach tree.
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You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach.
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But a peach cannot defeat Tai Lung.
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Maybe it can, if you are willing to guide it,
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to nurture it, to believe in it. But how?
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How?
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I need your help, Master.
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No. You just need to believe.
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Promise me, Shifu.
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Promise me you will believe.
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I...
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I will try.
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Hmm.
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Good.
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My time has come.
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You must continue your journey without me what what what are you what master you can't leave me
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you must believe master
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I'm scared.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 97 sentences and 594 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:30. The speaker talks slowly, about 91 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| warrior noun | /ˈwɔɹi.ɚ/ | A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant. |
| peach noun | /ˈpiːt͡ʃ/ | Any tree of species Prunus persica, native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit. |
| suck verb | /sʌk/ | To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). |
| destiny noun | /ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/ | That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will. |
| illusion noun | /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ | A distortion of sensory perception where real stimuli lead to a false or misleading impression of reality. |
| mystery noun | /ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ | Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown. |
| settle verb | /ˈsɛtəl/ | To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc). |
| wisdom noun | /ˈwɪzdəm/ | An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise. |
| worthy adjective | /ˈwɝ.ði/ | Having worth, merit, or value. |
| sacred adjective | /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ | Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| fulfill verb | /fʊlˈfɪl/ | To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.). |
| scroll noun | /skɹoʊl/ | A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll. |
| heavenly adjective | /ˈhɛvənli/ | Of or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have had · has brought · have found |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is agitated · be trusted · is called |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should have · should just quit |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will return · he'll your · will be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 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 dragon, warrior, peach.
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.