Shadowing Practice: Learn English with FROZEN — Elsa's Secret Power - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Elsa, pssst!
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Elsa, pssst!
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Elsa!
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Wake up!
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Wake up!
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Wake up!
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Anna, go back to sleep.
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I just can't.
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The sky's awake.
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So I'm awake.
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So we have to play.
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Go play by yourself.
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Oh!
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Do you want to be a snowman?
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Psst!
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Do you want to get natural, confident English?
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So, psst is a quiet way to get someone's attention and by yourself means alone.
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So after that first clip we watched,
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we see Elsa and Anna laughing and playing together in the Great Hall,
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filling it with magical snow.
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But then, Elsa loses control of her powers and accidentally hits Anna in the head with an icy blast.
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She cries for her mom and dad,
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the king and queen, and they run off to find help.
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And that's where our first scene starts,
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with a very surprising visit to some mysterious creatures in the forest.
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The King of the Lord Please help!
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My daughter!
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It's the King!
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Your Majesty!
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Your Majesty.
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Born with the powers or cursed?
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Born.
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And they're getting stronger stronger.
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You are lucky it wasn't her heart.
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The heart is not so easily changed,
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but the head can be persuaded.
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Do what you must.
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I recommend we remove all magic,
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even memories of magic, to be safe.
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But don't worry, I leave the fun.
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She will be okay.
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But she won't remember I have powers?
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It's for the best.
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Listen to me, Elsa.
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Your power will only grow.
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There is beauty in it. But also great danger.
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You must learn to control it.
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Fear will be your enemy.
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No. We'll protect her.
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She can learn to control it, I'm sure.
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Until then, we'll lock the gates.
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We'll reduce the staff.
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We will limit her contact with people and keep her powers hidden from everyone.
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Including Ana.
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The head troll, Pabi, pops up and immediately asks the king a very important question.
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Your Majesty, born with the powers or cursed?
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Uh, born, and they're getting stronger.
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When something or someone is cursed,
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it means it's under a dark,
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magical spell that causes bad things to happen.
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Being cursed in fairy tales usually means you're doomed to suffer,
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whether it's a beast ugly form,
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a hundred years of sleep,
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or in Elsa's case, uncontrollable icy powers.
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Moving on, Grand Pavi shares some wise words about how to help Anna.
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You are lucky it wasn't her heart.
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The heart is not so easily changed,
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but the head can be persuaded.
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What does it mean when Grandpobby says the head can be persuaded?
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Take a guess.
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The brain can be physically damaged.
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Someone can be convinced to change their thinking.
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A person can be forced to obey.
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That's right.
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If someone persuades you, they use words,
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reasons, or arguments to get you to change your mind or to do something.
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Graham Pavi is making a beautiful observation here.
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It's much easier to change what someone thinks than what they feel.
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Check out these examples.
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Next, the king asks Pabbie to help Anna,
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and after he works his magic,
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Elsa asks But she won't remember I have powers?
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It's for the best.
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This is a really common English expression,
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and it's used to comfort someone when having to make a difficult or painful decision.
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It means that even though that something is hard or sad right now,
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it will lead to a better outcome in the long run.
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People say it when they've had to make a tough call.
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Maybe ending a relationship, turning down a job offer,
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or in this case, removing Anna's memories of Elsa's powers. to these.
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Now after this heartbreaking moment King Agnar makes a big decision to protect Elsa.
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No, we'll protect her.
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She can learn to control it, I'm sure.
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Until then, we'll lock the gates.
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We'll reduce the staff.
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So gates are the large doors or entrances to a castle,
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estate, or walled area.
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Or you might see a gate like this one at the entrance of someone's garden.
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They can be made of iron, wood, or stone.
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Locking the gates to the kingdom means nobody gets in.
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And right after that, the king says they'll do one more thing.
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Now before I explain this one,
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what do you think staff means?
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Think carefully, because this word has more than one meaning.
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What do you think staff means?
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the furniture inside the castle,
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the weapons stored in the castle,
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the people who work in the castle.
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Exactly!
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Here, a staff refers to all the people who work somewhere.
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Employees, servants, assistants.
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A hospital has medical staff,
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and a school has teaching staff.
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By the way, staff can also be a long wooden sticker pole.
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Think of Gandalf staff in the Lord of the Rings,
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but that's a different meaning entirely.
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Moving on, the gates are locked and poor Anna feels pretty bored and lonely.
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Elsa is scared of hurting her little sister again.
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But of course, Anna has no memory of what happened and doesn't understand.
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So next we hear this touching and iconic song.
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
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Come on, let's go and play.
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I never see you anymore.
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Come out the door.
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It's like you've gone away.
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We used to be best buddies.
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And now we're not.
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I wish you would tell me why.
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
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It doesn't have to be a snowman!
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Go away, Anna!
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Okay, bye!
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The gloves will help.
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See?
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Conceal it.
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Don't feel it.
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Don't let it show.
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First off, we have the most iconic question from Frozen.
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
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Come on, let's go and play.
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So, let's go and is a casual energetic way of suggesting doing something together right now.
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The key thing here is that and connects the action.
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Let's go and eat.
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Let's go and watch a movie.
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Let's go and explore.
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It's more dynamic and spontaneous sounding than just saying let's play Are you hungry?
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Starved Let's go get some bacon and eggs
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And then Ana sings I never see you anymore Come out the door It's like you've gone away
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We used to be best buddies And now we're not Buddies is a warm casual word for friends
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Buzz and Woody in Toy Story are buddies You and your best friend from childhood,
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buddies It has a slightly playful, affectionate feel.
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More relaxed than friend, but more personal than colleague.
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Listen to this.
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We're buddies, aren't we?
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Here's one of the most heartbreaking lines in the whole song,
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and it gives us a great grammar point to explore.
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The structure, I wish you would,
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is used to express frustration or longing for something that someone else isn't doing,
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but you really want them to.
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It's not just a simple wish.
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It carries a sense of sadness or gentle complaint.
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Here's how to use it.
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I wish you would call more often.
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You missed the contact and wanted to change.
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I wish they would just be honest.
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You're tired of the evasion.
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Notice it's always I wish plus someone plus would plus the base verb.
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It's a subtle but powerful structure for expressing emotions about other people's behavior and it's very natural in everyday English.
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Next, we hear Elsa's blunt response to her sister's request.
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
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It doesn't have to be a snowman.
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Go away, Anna.
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Okay, bye.
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Go away literally means leave.
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I want to be alone.
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And earlier we heard Anna sing gone away.
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It's like you've gone away.
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So you would think gone away means the same thing, right?
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Nope.
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Same words, completely different meanings.
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Anna means Elsa has disappeared from her life, and she's become distant.
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It's emotional, not literal.
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So, gone away describes an emotional distance,
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while go away is a direct command.
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Context is everything.
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Never let me get close.
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Then the scene ends with a glimpse of Elsa on the other side of the door.
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The gloves will help.
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See?
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Conceal it.
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Don't feel it.
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Don't let it show.
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Okay, this is awful advice for a child,
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but we'll get to that in a minute.
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First, these are gloves.
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We might wear them in the winter to protect our hands from the cold.
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But there are other kinds,
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like the latex gloves surgeons wear, or boxing gloves.
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Elsa's gloves dampen her powers, keeping the ice inside.
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What do you think conceal means?
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To share something openly with others?
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To destroy something completely?
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To hide something so others can't see or know about it?
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Great!
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We can use this figuratively or literally.
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You can conceal a secret,
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an object, an emotion, or even an identity.
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Like in these.
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They'll reach the river by midnight will be concealed along this road waiting for his caravan.
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A renowned makeup artist who traveled the world with Henry,
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creating fantastic disguises to conceal his identity.
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If I had more shallow feelings,
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I could perhaps conceal them as you do.
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See?
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Conceal it.
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Don't feel it.
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Don't let it show.
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Conceal it.
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Don't feel it.
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Don't let it show.
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It's a heartbreaking little mantra,
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one that takes Elsa the entire film to overcome.
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You've done awesome so far!
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Now let's go and test everything that you learned today by watching the scenes again without subtitles and answering some quiz questions.
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She moved to a new city and started her new life completely.
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and started her new life completely by herself.
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Completely by yourself?
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Do you want to be a snowman?
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Please, help!
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My daughter!
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It's the king!
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Your majesty!
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Your majesty.
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Born with the powers or cursed?
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Uh, born.
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And they're getting stronger.
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You are lucky it wasn't her heart.
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The heart is not so easily changed.
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But the head can be persuaded.
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Do what you must.
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I recommend we remove all magic,
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even memories of magic, to be safe. But don't worry.
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I leave the fun.
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She will be okay.
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But she won't remember I have powers?
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It's for the best.
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Listen to me, Elsa.
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Your power will only grow.
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There is beauty in it, but also great danger.
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You must learn to control it.
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Fear will be your enemy.
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No, we'll protect her.
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She can learn to control it, I'm sure.
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Until then, we'll lock the gates.
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We'll reduce the staff.
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We will limit her contact with people and keep her powers hidden from everyone.
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Including Anna.
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Elsa?
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
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Come on, let's go and play.
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I never see you anymore.
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Come out the door.
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It seems like you've gone away.
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We used to be best buddies, and now we're not.
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I wish you would tell me why.
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Do you want to build a snowman?
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It doesn't have to be a snowman.
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Go away, Anna.
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Which of these are gloves?
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Match each expression on the left with its correct meaning on the right.
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The gloves will help.
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See?
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Conceal it.
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Don't feel it.
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Don't let it show.
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We gotta get out of here before they take me away.
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Take you away?
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You're gonna leave me?
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No way!
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That's my body you're in.
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Oh, okay.
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Do you think you can walk?
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I don't know!
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I failed body test drive like 436 times!
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But will you try?
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Okay.
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Gotta find Moon Wind.
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He can fix this.
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I'm a cat.
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I can make this.
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Context & Background
In the engaging world of Disney's "Frozen," the dialogue between Elsa and Anna showcases both playful interaction and emotional depth. This exchange highlights Elsa's unique powers and her struggle with them. The underlying themes of family, magic, and responsibility make it not only entertaining but also rich in vocabulary and expressions that are essential for English learners. By exploring this transcript, you will gain valuable insights into everyday English and conversational patterns that can enhance your speaking skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Psst!" - A common way to subtly get someone's attention.
- "Go back to sleep." - A phrase used to encourage someone to rest, which reflects concern.
- "I just can't." - This expression conveys strong feelings that can resonate in various contexts.
- "Do you want to be a snowman?" - A playful invitation that illustrates how to engage others in conversation.
- "Natural, confident English." - A key phrase to describe fluency and ease in language use.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively learn English through the dialogue in "Frozen," utilizing the shadowing technique can be incredibly beneficial. Here’s a step-by-step guide to enhance your learning experience:
- Select segments: Start with short clips from the video that feature clear dialogue and relatable scenarios.
- Listen and repeat: Play the segment and listen carefully. Focus on the intonation and rhythm of the phrases. Then, pause and repeat exactly what you hear, mimicking the pronunciation and emotion.
- Record your voice: Use a shadowing app to record yourself while you practice. This allows you to compare your pronunciation with the original audio.
- Analyze your speech: Listen to your recordings to identify areas for improvement, such as clarity and pacing.
- Practice daily: Dedicate 10 to 15 minutes each day to continue this practice. Consistency is key to mastering the expressions and integrating them into your daily communication.
By applying these techniques, especially the shadowing technique, you will develop your speaking skills and boost your confidence in using English naturally. Remember, shadowspeak can transform your learning experience by allowing you to practice conversational English in a fun and engaging way!
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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