Shadowing Practice: Learn English/Movies with English subtitles - Tony Stark Spider-Man | Spider-Man Homecoming - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The End Previously on Peter screws the pooch I tell you to stay away from this instead You hacked a multi-million dollar suit so you could sneak around behind my back doing the one thing I told you not to do.
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The End Previously on Peter screws the pooch I tell you to stay away from this instead You hacked a multi-million dollar suit so you could sneak around behind my back doing the one thing I told you not to do.
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Is everyone okay?
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No, thanks to you No, thanks to me Those weapons were out there and I tried to tell you about it, but you didn't listen.
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None of this would have happened if you had just listened to me.
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If you even cared, you'd actually be here.
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I did listen, kid.
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Who do you think called the FBI, huh?
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Do you know that I was the only one who believed in you?
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Everyone else said I was crazy to recruit a 14-year-old kid.
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I'm 15.
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No, this is where you zip it, all right?
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The adult is talking.
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What if somebody had died tonight?
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Different story, right?
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Because that's on you.
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And if you die, I feel like that's on me.
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I don't need that on my conscience.
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Yes, sir.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I understand.
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I just wanted him to be like you.
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And I wanted you to be better.
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Okay, it's not working out.
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I'm going to need the suit back.
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For how long?
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Forever.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, that's all it is.
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No, no, no.
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Please, please, please.
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Let's have it.
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If you don't understand, please, this is all I have.
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I'm nothing without this suit.
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If you're nothing without this suit, then you shouldn't have it, okay?
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You gotta sound like my dad.
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I don't have any other clothes.
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Okay, we'll sort that out.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through a scene from the movie Spider-Man: Homecoming. By watching the dialogue between Tony Stark and Peter Parker, you'll enhance your understanding of conversational English and improve your pronunciation, intonation, and emotional expression. This exercise is ideal for learners who want to learn English with YouTube and utilize the popular shadowing technique to reinforce language acquisition. By mimicking the natural speech patterns and pacing in the video, you’ll develop confidence and fluency in spoken English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Screws the pooch: A slang expression meaning to make a mistake.
  • Behind my back: Doing something without someone's knowledge or permission.
  • Those weapons were out there: Referring to a situation where dangerous items are accessible.
  • I feel like that’s on me: Taking responsibility for a situation.
  • Listen to me: A call to pay attention and consider what someone is saying.
  • I'm nothing without this suit: Emphasizing dependence on an item or status for identity.
  • You gotta sound like my dad: A way of expressing frustration when someone acts too authoritative.
  • Sort that out: To resolve a problem or situation.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique, begin by watching the video without subtitles to familiarize yourself with the delivery and emotional tone of the dialogue. Then, replay the video with English subtitles. Focus on the rhythm and pace of the actors' speech, and try to shadow speak by repeating what they say, imitating their intonation and emphasis. This will help you connect written English to spoken forms.

Keep your practice sessions short but intense; aim for 10-15 minutes of focused shadowing. If you find certain lines challenging, pause and practice them multiple times while ensuring you match the emotion as well as the words. Finally, try recording yourself and comparing your speech to the original audio to identify areas for improvement. This engaging approach to learning English through entertainment will enhance both your listening comprehension and verbal skills, making language learning enjoyable and effective!

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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