Shadowing Practice: Learn English with ZOOTOPIA 2 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hiya!
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Are you ready to learn a ton of useful expressions with the brand new Zootopia movie?
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Well, stick with us because today we'll follow Detective Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde,
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who is now a police officer,
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going on an undercover operation to crack a case in this shady shipyard.
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Now, you should know this lesson comes with its own vocabulary flashcards covering all the different expressions that you learned today,
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like the words undercover and shady
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that you just saw highlighted in blue practicing with these flashcards
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is the easiest way for you to remember these words forever
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if
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that sounds interesting to you just click the link in the
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description below right now it'll take you directly to our app
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the real life app where you'll be able to start your
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vocabulary practice right after the lesson are you sure this will work you're the one
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that said we needed a bust just follow my leave okay
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act casual hey here we go hello this whole area is restricted you can't be here whoa fox
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and bunny okay yes
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but proud parents first mr inspector inspector snootley inspector what do you do ensure
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that nothing illegal gets smuggled here in one of these cargo containers that's a weird way to ask
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that anyway you gotta leave there can't be here oh Wait, wait.
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He's right, gosh darn it.
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You are right, sir.
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I guess we should have thought this through, right, babe?
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Before we decided to come down here to this beautiful industrial shipyard to celebrate the big day of our birthday boy.
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Alright, now let's break down the advanced vocabulary we just saw.
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So in this scene, Nick and Judy are working undercover,
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meaning they're disguising themselves as regular civilians instead of showing their police officers.
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Kinda like a spy will do if you remember the James Bond movies, for example.
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So they're trying to crack a case that involves some criminal activity in a shady shipyard.
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To crack a case is an informed expression that means solving a criminal investigation,
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and shady refers to someone or something that looks suspicious.
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Are you sure this will work?
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You're the one that said we needed a bust.
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Just follow my lead, okay?
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The word bust has multiple meanings in English,
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but in law enforcement, it refers to an arrest,
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the act of catching a criminal.
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Check out this other example.
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Everybody freeze, this is a bust!
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And just so you know,
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a bust can also mean something broke or failed,
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like, my phone is busted,
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or the plan was a bust.
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Now, what do you think this other expression Nicky used mean?
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Are you sure this will work?
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You're the one that said we needed a bust.
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Just follow my lead, okay?
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If someone tells you to follow your lead,
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they want you to do exactly what they are doing.
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It's like saying, let me guide this situation and you copy my actions.
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See this example.
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Hands on your hips, now follow my lead.
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You fool.
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Go ahead.
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Okay, just follow my lead.
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Act naturally.
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So Nick follows with another everyday expression natives use
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that you would definitely expect to hear in a movie with detectives being undercover.
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Act casual.
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Hey!
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Here we go.
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Act casual means to behave in a relaxed,
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natural way, trying to appear like everything is normal.
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Well, just act casual.
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Casual.
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Casual.
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Right.
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Okay.
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Totally.
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Uh oh, can't I?
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Don't panic.
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Just act uh, act real casual.
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Yeah, just act casual.
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Mr...
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Inspector!
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Inspector Snootley!
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Inspector!
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What do you do?
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Ensure that nothing illegal gets smuggled here in one of these cargo containers?
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To smuggle means to illegally transport products across borders or into restricted areas,
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usually to avoid taxes or laws.
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Smugglers hide contraband items like drugs,
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weapons, or stolen goods to sneak them past authorities.
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And a cargo container is a large metal box like this,
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used to transport goods on ships, trains, or trucks.
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That's a weird way to ask that.
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Anyway, you gotta leave, you can't be a hit!
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Wait, wait.
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He's right, gosh darn it.
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You are right, sir.
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Gosh and darn it are euphemisms,
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that is like softer versions of stronger words that people use when they want to avoid cursing.
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Gosh is a lighter version of God,
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as in, oh my God,
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and Darnit is a lighter version of Dammit.
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People use these when they're frustrated but want to keep their language clean,
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especially around children or in polite company.
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I guess we should've thought this through, right babe?
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Nick is pretending they didn't plan properly,
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acting like a regular parent who made a silly mistake.
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That's what he means by,
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we should've thought this through.
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If you think something through,
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you carefully consider all aspects of a plan or decision before acting on it.
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Like you analyze the consequences in details instead of acting impulsively.
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Let's find your dad!
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No, no!
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No, not yet.
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They'll kill Toothless.
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No, Astrid, we have to think this through carefully.
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By the way, let me just take a moment to tell you
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that if you don't review the expressions that we're learning today,
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you might forget them pretty quickly.
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I mean, most learners don't really think this through.
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It's almost impossible for you to retain so much knowledge without revisiting it and putting it into practice.
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So to help you with that,
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we've created a set of flashcards that is a really fantastic tool for internalizing what you learn from all of our lessons.
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And today you can get the ones from this lesson with Zootopia 2 for free on our app.
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So the reason why this works is because we put science and the right technology behind it.
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Basically, the app knows the exact words you've learned from all lessons,
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and just when you're about to forget a particular expression,
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we bring it back to you for review and practice.
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It's that easy.
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And using it for just 10 to 15 minutes a day,
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wherever you are, will help you start speaking English naturally and have all these words at the tip of your tongue.
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So click the link in the description below to try the RealLife app right now for free
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and start getting a bit more fluent every day.
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Alright, now let's take a moment to practice some pronunciation.
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I noticed here a really simple but actually quite advanced pattern Nick used,
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which if you learn will help you sound a lot more fluent.
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Check it out.
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Before we decided to come down here to this beautiful industrial shipyard.
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This is a beautiful example of connected speech,
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which refers to the way that natives cut and link words together when you speak.
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And this is happening in a pattern that really you could expect to hear from any native.
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We decided to come down here to this, here to this.
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Notice how he didn't say come down here to this,
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but rather here to this with a fast D sound.
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So basically all those words get linked and the T sound in two becomes a fast D sound.
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Listen to Nick saying it again and try to repeat.
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We decided to come down here to this, here to this.
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Now let's continue watching with subtitles the second part of the scene.
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A customs inspector would be even better.
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Really?
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Alright, for the kid.
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For the kid.
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Oh, you're a saint.
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Well, thank you so much.
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Here you go.
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Either leg.
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Or both.
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I don't care.
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Maybe put a doodle on it.
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Doesn't need to be perfect.
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He's also legally blind.
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Oh, look at you go.
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AHHHHH!
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I put a little train there because I know you like trains.
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Come on, come on, come on.
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Just jiggle, yes, I know.
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Hurry, I got this.
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Jiggle it, jiggle it, jiggle it.
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Hobson, whoa!
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You are not authorized.
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Stand down and wait for backup.
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Toot, toot.
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Here's the fuzz!
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Stop!
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Stop in the name of the law!
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Everybody run!
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Well, you can't win them all.
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Get out of the road, you dumb bunny!
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Agree to disagree.
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My hog rod!
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This is a snail breed!
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Pops and Wild in pursuit of suspect and a stolen catering van heading east.
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Heading east through Shitshire.
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And you know the one thing this little stinker wished for,
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aside from one day getting his tail reattached,
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was to see a choo-choo.
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Stinker is an affectionate, playful term for someone,
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usually a child or a pet,
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who's troublesome or adorable in an impish way.
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It's not actually about smelling bad,
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it's a term of endearment.
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Aside from one day getting his tail reattached,
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was to see a choo-choo.
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To reattach means to attach something again that was previously separated or removed.
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Nick is creating an elaborate emotional backstory about his fake son losing his tail in an accident,
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making Spectre's newly feel sympathetic so he let his guard down.
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And to maybe get a toot-toot conductor to sign his cast.
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A cast is this type of hard protective covering,
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usually made of plaster or fiberglass that doctors put around broken bones to keep them immobilized while they heal.
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If you break your arm or leg,
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you'll likely wear a cast for several weeks.
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And signing a cast is a common tradition where friends,
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family, and even kind strangers write messages,
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draw pictures, or leave their signatures on someone's cast as a gesture of support and well wishes.
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But I'm betting a customs inspector would be even better.
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Customs refers to the government agency that regulates what goods enter or leave a country.
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When you travel internationally, you go through customs,
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where officers check your luggage and documents.
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A customs inspector is an official who works for customs.
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Maybe put a doodle on it.
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Doesn't need to be perfect.
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He's also legally blind.
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A doodle is a simple casual drawing,
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often something you draw without paying so much attention,
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without much planning or skill required, like an informal sketch.
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And by the way, here we have another opportunity to practice some connected speech.
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Listen to how he said this.
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Maybe put a doodle on it.
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Maybe put a doodle on it.
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That's another case of a T sound turning into a fast D sound in put a becoming put a.
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Then he keeps going and connects all the following words like this.
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Put a doodle on it.
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Put a doodle on it.
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Fun, right?
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Let's try to repeat.
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Maybe put a doodle on it.
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Maybe put a doodle on it.
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Anyway, so Nick is keeping the Spectre focused on the Flaycast,
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asking him to draw something simple,
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all while Judy investigates the cargo containers behind him.
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Mmmmm.
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Toot toot.
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It's the fuzz!
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Stop!
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Stop in the name of the law!
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And the name of the law is a formal,
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dramatic phrase used by law enforcement when commanding someone to stop or submit to authority.
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It means, by the authority granted to me by the law,
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or I'm ordering you to stop because that represent the law.
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I'll cut you now!
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Stop!
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No!
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Got you!
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Well, you can't win them all.
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Get out of the road, you dumb bunny!
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Agree to disagree.
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Agree to disagree is a polite phrase used when two people have different opinions and neither will change their mind,
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so they decide to accept that they simply see things differently and move on.
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It's a way to end an argument respectfully.
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For example, you could say,
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I think the movie was great,
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you think it was terrible,
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let's just agree to disagree.
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My hog rod!
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This is a funny play on words.
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So a hot rod is slang for a customized car,
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usually an older model, that's been modified for speed and performance.
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But the civilian yells, my hog rod,
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instead of hot rod, because he's a pig character in Zootopia.
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It's a pun combining hog,
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a word for pig, with hot rod.
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The movie is full of these animal based puns and wordplay.
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Alright guys, now here comes the most important part of the lesson.
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We're gonna test your comprehension by watching everything again,
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the whole scene, without any subtitles this time,
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and I'm gonna ask you some quiz questions to check how well you've understood everything.
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Are you ready?
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Let's go!
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Are you sure this will work?
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You're the one that said we needed a bust.
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Just follow my lead, okay?
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Act casual!
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Hey!
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What is Nick asking Judy to do?
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behind him in a line,
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trust his plan and copy his actions, lead the investigation herself.
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Nothing illegal gets smuggled here in one of these cargo containers?
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That's a weird way to ask that.
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Anyway, you gotta leave.
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You can't be a hit.
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Wait, wait.
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He's right, gosh darn it.
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You are right, sir.
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I guess we should have thought this through.
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Right, babe?
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What does it mean to think something through?
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To think something through means to carefully consider all aspects of a plan before acting on it.
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Before we decided to come down here to this beautiful industrial shipyard to celebrate the big day of our birthday boy.
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It's his birthday?
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Yeah, first one since the accident.
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And you know, the one thing this little stinker wished for,
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aside from one day getting his tail reattached,
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was to see a choo-choo and to maybe get a toot-toot conductor to sign his cast.
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But I'm Betting a customs inspector would be even better.
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What is the role of a customs inspector like Snootley supposed to be?
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To design and build cargo containers?
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To check goods entering and leaving?
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To drive ships in and out of the shipyard?
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Really?
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All right, for the kid.
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For the kid.
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Oh, you're a saint.
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We thank you so much.
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Here you go.
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Either leg.
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Or both.
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I don't care.
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Maybe put a doodle on it.
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Doesn't need to be perfect.
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He's also legally blind.
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Oh, look at you go.
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I put a little train there because I know you like trains.
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Come on, come on, come on.
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Just jiggle, yes, I know.
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Hurry!
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I got this!
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Jiggle it, jiggle it, jiggle it!
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Hops and walls!
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You are not authorized!
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Stand down and wait for backup!
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Toot toot.
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It's the fuzz!
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Stop!
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Stop in the name of the law!
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Everybody run!
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Well, can't win them all.
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Get out of the road, you dumb bunny!
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Agree to disagree.
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My hog rod!
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This is a snail breed!
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Cubs and Wilde in pursuit of suspect and a stolen catering van heading east.
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Stop it! heading east through Sheetshire.
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Aw yeah guys, great job.
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Okay, not what I had in mind.
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All right, just a few more blocks.
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We're almost to our new house.
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Step on it, Daddy.
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Why don't we just live in this smelly car?
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We've already been in it forever.
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Well, it actually was really lucky,
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because that gave us plenty of time to think about what our new house is going to look like.
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What?
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging with the new Zootopia movie provides an exciting context to enhance your English speaking practice. By following Detective Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on their undercover mission, you immerse yourself in a lively narrative that makes learning feel more like an adventure. This type of practice not only helps you retain vocabulary better but also allows you to hear authentic dialogues that can improve your listening comprehension. Using a shadowing app, you can repeat phrases after the characters, mimicking their intonation and emotion, which is key to mastering conversational English.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several useful expressions and grammatical structures are highlighted that are essential for everyday conversations:
- Undercover: Used to describe someone pretending to be someone else, especially in a crime investigation. This expression is particularly relevant for IELTS speaking practice, as it demonstrates the ability to use specific vocabulary in context.
- To crack a case: This informal phrase means to solve a mystery or investigation. It showcases how phrasal verbs are commonly used in English, making them invaluable for effective communication.
- Follow my lead: This expression suggests that one should mimic or replicate someone's actions. It’s a particularly useful phrase in collaborative scenarios, where teamwork is essential.
- Bust: The word has multiple meanings; however, in this context, it refers to making an arrest. Understanding idiomatic expressions is crucial for achieving fluency.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While watching this scene, learners may face challenges with pronunciation and stress on certain words:
- Undercover: The "under" and "cover" parts should be pronounced clearly, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- Shady: Be careful with the vowel sounds; they can easily be confused with similar-sounding words. Practicing these with a shadow speech technique can enhance clarity.
- Bust: Depending on the context, the word’s stress may shift. Familiarizing yourself with different usages helps in making your speech more versatile.
Incorporating these elements into your daily practice, particularly through interactive methods like a shadowing app, will greatly improve your English pronunciation. Pair your shadowing technique with ongoing vocabulary sessions for a comprehensive approach to mastering the language.
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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