Shadowing Practice: Learn English with Netflix's STRANGER THINGS - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey, uh, Henderson's not, uh, cursed, is he?
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Cursed?
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No, no, no, no. He's fine.
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Mental?
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Absolutely.
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BOOM!
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- Para.
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Father.
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Oh.
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I... was right.
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Stranger Things season 4 volume 2 is upon us and we're super excited to bring you this lesson.
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The first half of season 4 premiered on May 27th and it's much darker and scarier than the previous seasons.
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While we wait for the final two episodes of season 4 to drop on Netflix, let's learn English with a clip from the first half of the season.
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But before we get started, each week we release lessons like this one to help you
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Thank you.
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Look at me.
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Thank you.
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Thank you you I know you're frightened.
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You're terribly frightened by what you've seen.
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But it's this very fear that's now holding you back.
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If you want Nina to succeed, you cannot hide from the truth.
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No matter how frightening it may be, I saw what I did.
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I am a monster.
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"The truth is, you're regressing Eleven." Dr. Brenna is telling Eleven that she's going backwards in her development.
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To regress means to stop making progress.
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Not only that, but it also means to go back to an earlier stage of development, a stage you shouldn't be at anymore.
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You're going backwards.
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Again, Dr Brenner is emphasizing Eleven's lack of progress in getting her powers back.
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When you make progress at something, we can say that you move forward.
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But if you go backwards, you go in the opposite direction of progress.
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The word "backwards" is also commonly used in its literal sense, been talking about directions.
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If you move backwards, you go back.
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If you move forwards, you go straight ahead.
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Check out this example.
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I'm a tightrope is our dimension.
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and our dimension. has rules.
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You can move forwards. or backwards.
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"I know you're frightened.
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You're terribly frightened by what you've seen." In order for Eleven to get her powers back, she needs to face a dark memory from her past.
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This of course makes her scared or frightened.
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To be frightened means to be extremely scared of something.
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Here's another example: Once more,
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Dr. Brenner is emphasizing how frightened Eleven is by using the adverb terribly Words that end in Lee are usually adverbs.
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These adverbs describe how something is done performed or in this case felt.
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Here are some examples of common adverbs: slow slowly.
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Careful carefully.
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Perfect! perfectly Their driveway is pretty dark this time of night.
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- Okay.
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So drive slowly.
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Always.
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You have demons, Eleven.
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You have demons in your past.
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That is why we must proceed carefully.
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So yeah, if the mention of his name caused a slight muscle spasm on my face, that's...
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probably won't.
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Seems like a perfectly reasonable reason to blame twins. or something.
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If you want to learn more about how you can use these kinds of words, check out this lesson after this video.
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But it's this very fear that's now holding you back.
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Because Eleven is afraid to face her past, she can't get her powers back.
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When something holds you back, it prevents you from making progress or achieving a desired result.
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It's like it prevents you from reaching your full potential or to do something you set out to do.
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Another common way to use this expression is to hold back.
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If you hold back, you don't use all your skills and talents to beat or defeat someone.
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You shamed me today.
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I'm sorry.
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I don't want to hurt you.
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You are.
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weak Empathetic.
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I was holding back.
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If you want Nina to succeed, you cannot hide from the truth.
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No matter how frightening it may be, Notice that Dr. Brenner says, frightening here instead of frightened.
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Both frightening and frightened are adjectives.
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Some adjectives can end in both ed or ing.
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Here's a quiz question.
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Choose the correct option a or b.
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Johnny so that may be why he's sleeping a tired b tiring .
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John is sleeping now because he had a very class this morning.
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A. Tired? be tiring.
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Thank you.
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Notice that in the first example I'm talking about how John is feeling in that situation.
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He's feeling tired.
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But in the second example, I'm talking about the class John attended this morning.
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The class was tiring.
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Adjectives ending in -ing are used to describe things and situations.
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Here are some more examples.
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The book is interesting.
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The class is tiring.
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Stranger Things is amazing.
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If you want to say how someone is feeling in a given situation, you would normally use an adjective ending in -ed.
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Johnny's interested in the class.
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I'm bored.
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She is amazed by Stranger Things.
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Notice that while it's not possible to use an adjective ending in -ed to talk about things, it is possible to use it when talking about people,
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but the meaning is a bit different.
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Look at these examples: John is bored, versus John is boring.
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If I say John is bored, Something or somebody is making him feel this way.
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If I say John is boring, he's the one who makes other people feel bored.
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Got it?
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The adjective ending in -ing refers to someone's personality, the way the person tends to be or behave.
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Look at these examples.
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John is an interesting person to talk to.
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That's the way he is.
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Johnny's interested in this class.
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That's how he feels in the moment.
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That's it?
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When learning a new language, it can be a huge challenge to figure out which words and expressions are important and which ones you will never use.
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Without the guidance of a good teacher, you might waste a lot of time learning the wrong ones.
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But don't worry, because with our Fluent with Friends course, you will learn the words and expressions that native speakers actually use every day.
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Plus, you'll have a ton of fun doing so with the TV series Friends.
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which various academic studies have shown, is the best show to learn English.
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In this course, you will also learn how native speakers reduce, cut and connect sounds, which is the secret to understanding us no matter how fast we Plus,
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You speak of monsters.
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Superheroes.
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That's the stuff of myth and fairy tales.
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Reality, truth, it's rarely so simple.
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People are not so easily defined.
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Only by facing all of ourselves, the good and the bad, can we become whole.
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What if I don't want to become whole?
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then that is a choice.
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Your choice.
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you The door is always open.
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This place...
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It's not a prison.
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This is...
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you - You chose to trust me once.
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I'm asking you to trust me again.
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Journey with me into the past one last time.
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Stop hiding Eleven.
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That's the stuff of myth and fairy tales.
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When Dr. Brenner refers to monsters and superheroes as myths and fairy tales, he means they don't exist.
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A myth is something that is popularly believed to be true, even though it isn't.
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Fairy tales are stories about magical and fantastic things, usually involving a protagonist and a villain with powers.
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Examples of famous fairy tales include Cinderella,
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Sleeping Beauty and Pizza Pan.
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This is a super advanced structure.
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Only by facing all of ourselves can we become whole.
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You've probably learned that words such as "can" are placed before the subject to make questions Right?
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Can I go?
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Can you cook?
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can we become?
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But in this sentence we have an affirmative sentence, not a question.
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Still, Dr. Brenna says, Can we become whole instead of We can become whole.
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Because the order here is inverted, We call these kinds of sentences inversion.
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In versions of sentences in which we reverse the order of an auxiliary verb, plus subject in order to be more emphatic.
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Aside from being more emphatic, these kinds of sentences are very advanced and sophisticated.
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If you're looking to make your English more advanced, using inversions will definitely help you with that.
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Here are some common phrases used in inversions along with example sentences: only by
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Only by facing all of ourselves can we become whole again.
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Really?
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Rarely does he call me on the phone.
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Seldom.
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Selden can you find old cars in good condition, nor I didn't know what to do, nor did I know who to call.
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Never.
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Never have I seen such an impactful TV show.
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Not until...
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Not until they got home did they realize they had forgotten the keys to the house.
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Not only but also Not only can you watch anything on streaming services, but you can also watch whenever you want.
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Little.
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Little did he know that she was planning to file for divorce.
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This is such a fascinating and advanced topic that we can't cover all of it in just one listen.
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If you would like us to create a lesson all about inversions, then let us know down in the comments.
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What if I don't want to become home?
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Notice how Eleven pronounces this phrase.
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The final T in "what" is pronounced as a flap T.
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which then connects to the words if, what if.
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Then the D in don't is pronounced with the same sound, which then connects to wanna, a common reduction for want to.
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So we're here.
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I don't wanna.
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Putting it all together, we hear.
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What if I don't want to become whole?
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Check out another example in the affirmative.
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Yeah, but...
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What if you want to join another party?
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Notice that Dr. Brenna doesn't pronounce the final T in the word "trust".
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He just says, Trust me.
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This is a common pattern in connected speech.
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"Dustin, where are you going?" "Just trust me !" I skateboard trust me
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You gotta trust me on this.
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Thank you.
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Look at me.
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I know you're frightened.
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You're terribly frightened by what you've seen.
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But it's this very fear that - Listen and choose the option that best fills in the blank.
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Holding your path.
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folding you back.
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holding you back.
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But it's this very fear that's now holding you back.
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You speak of monsters, superheroes.
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That's the stuff of myth and fairy tales.
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Reality, truth, is rarely so simple.
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People are not so easily defined.
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A fairy tale is a story in which Realistic and mundane things happen.
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Bye.
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magical and fantastic things happen.
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Reality, truth, is rarely so simple.
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People are not so easily defined.
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Only by facing all of ourselves, the good and the bad, can we become whole.
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What if I don't want to become whole?
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Make the following sentence more emphatic by using inversion: I have never seen a show such as Stranger Things.
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Never have I seen a show such as Stranger Things.
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I hope you enjoyed today's lesson.
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One of the keys to improving your English is identifying common mistakes that learners make so you can avoid them.
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Why not check out this lesson where we discuss five common mistakes learners make and how you can fix them.
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It's easy to get confused between countable and uncountable nouns, because some nouns might be countable in your native language and uncountable in English.
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Some common mistakes include words like baggage, bread, work, and trouble.
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Let's compare countable and uncountable nouns.
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Uncountable nouns.
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So they may be the names of abstract ideas or qualities or objects that are too small to count.
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For example, air, water, health, or advice.
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Context & Background
In this engaging lesson derived from the popular TV series "Stranger Things," viewers are introduced to a critical moment in the storyline, highlighting a character's struggle with fear and regression. The conversation revolves around Eleven, a character depicted as being challenged by her past and the fear that hinders her powers. This context is rich in emotional depth and showcases complex vocabulary and expressions that are essential for English learners. This sequence not only captivates fans of the series but also serves as an excellent tool for understanding conversational English, especially in terms of emotional vocabulary and character development.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I know you're frightened." - A way to acknowledge someone's fear, which shows empathy.
- "You're regressing." - This phrase can be used in various contexts, referring to someone who is not progressing as expected.
- "You cannot hide from the truth." - Encouraging someone to face reality, a common sentiment in both personal and professional conversations.
- "It's this very fear that's now holding you back." - A useful phrase to discuss how fear can impede progress.
- "You're terribly frightened by what you've seen." - An emphasis on the degree of fear someone is feeling, useful in storytelling and dramatic contexts.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Implementing a shadowing approach while watching this segment can significantly enhance your English speaking practice. Follow these steps to efficiently practice your shadowing skills:
- Watch the Clip: Begin by watching the selected clip without any subtitles. Focus on the pronunciation, rhythm, and emotion conveyed through the dialogue.
- Break It Down: Divide the dialogue into manageable sections. This makes it easier to tackle difficult phrases, especially those involving emotional contexts.
- Listen and Repeat: Play a short segment several times. Try repeating the lines exactly as you hear them, paying attention to intonation and emotion. Use a shadowing app if necessary to help with this process.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice. Compare your recording to the original audio. This feedback will help you identify areas for improvement.
- Practice Regularly: Consistency is key in language learning. Regular practice using phrases from this clip can improve your fluency. Consider integrating these phrases into your daily conversations for IELTS speaking practice.
By actively engaging in this shadowing exercise, learners can enhance their listening comprehension and pronunciation skills. The emotional and contextual vocabulary used in "Stranger Things" provides a unique avenue for mastering conversational English.
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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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be frightened · is done · is amazed |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've seen · have shown · You've probably learned |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | one who makes · sounds, which is |
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.