Shadowing Practice: Learn English with Disney Movies | LUCA - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today we're learning English with Disney Pixar's newest animation Luca!
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This movie is set in the beautiful Italian Riviera and tells the story of the curious and enthusiastic Luca, who like any other child is eager to explore the world.
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If you haven't seen this movie don't worry because the two scenes that we have selected for today's lesson contain no spoilers! If you want to keep learning with the best movies and TV series, so that you can finally watch them without getting lost, without missing the jokes and without subtitles make sure you hit that Subscribe button and the Bell down below.
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So that you can experience something similar to Ahmed, who actually recommended our channel to more than 50 of his friends who all subscribed and are having a positive change to their English language learning.
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If you want to keep on improving your listening with natural conversations then you have to download the RealLife English App. You can listen to our podcast and follow along with the transcript as well as have short conversations with other English learners from all around the world! It's what you need to become a fluent speaker.
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The best part is is that it's available to you right now at the touch of a button for FREE.
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That's right, absolutely free! All you have to do is visit the Google Play or the Apple App Store and search RealLife English to download it now.
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You can also click up here or down in the description box below.
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I hope you've enjoyed learning with Luca so far today. Don't forget to check out our Disney playlist, which is designed for you to keep on learning with your favorite animations.
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You can also make sure you visit our Instagram @reallife.english that you can continue learning with us every single day! So now you're going to watch again without subtitles and participate in a fun quiz. Good luck!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English with Disney Movies”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: learning, english, Luca, reallife, movie. This video has 10 sentences and 324 words to shadow. The speech runs for 19:08. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| subtitle noun | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | A heading below or after a title. |
| animation noun | /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | The act of animating, or giving life or spirit. |
| learner noun | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | One who is learning; one receiving instruction. |
| fluent adjective | /ˈfluənt/ | That flows; flowing, liquid. |
| spoiler noun | /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ | One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler. |
| playlist noun | /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ | A list of recorded songs scheduled to be played on a radio station. |
| transcript noun | /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ | Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy. |
| quiz noun | /kwɪz/ | A competition in the answering of questions. |
| enthusiastic adjective | /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ | With zealous fervor; excited, motivated. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| eager adjective | /ˈiɡɚ/ | Desirous; keen to do or obtain something. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
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 | haven't seen · you've enjoyed |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is set · is designed |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | friends who all · playlist, which is |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, haven't, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/
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 subtitle, animation, learner.
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.