Shadowing Practice: LEGO NINJAGO | Season 4 Episode 7: NINJAGO City VS. Ninja - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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NINJAGO CITY
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VS NINJA Ninja.
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Ugh.
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That was the fastest trial I ever saw in my life.
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How did they convict us so quickly?
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I blame Dareth.
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Why me?
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Because you're our lawyer, Dareth.
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I told you guys.
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I did three weeks of law classes.
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Three weeks!
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And it was mostly how to get out of traffic tickets.
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Maybe the judge will go easy on them.
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He's nicknamed Toughbutt.
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I don't think that's a nickname.
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I think that's his last name.
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Nobody's last name is Toughbutt.
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All rise!
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The Honorable Judge William Horace Toughbutt presiding.
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Please be seated.
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See?
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I told you.
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In all my years as a judge,
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I have never seen such a callous disregard for public safety as I have in this case.
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The ninja put the entire city at risk by freeing the convicted criminal,
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Asphira, and then helping to arm her with the very weapons she used to attack this city.
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Do you have anything to say in your defense before I pass judgment?
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Uh, well, I'm not sure I would put it exactly like that.
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I...
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How would you put it exactly?
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Okay, yeah, that's what happened.
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But what about all the times the ninja helped this city?
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Like when they fought Garmadon,
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or Onagami, or the Quiet One?
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Uh, we have to take that into account too, don't we?
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I have.
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Which is the only reason I'm not sentencing them to life in prison.
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Instead, I'm sentencing them to five years in Kryptarium Prison.
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Wait, what?
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Order!
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Order in the court!
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Jay!
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Jay!
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Mia!
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Your honor, can't we work something out?
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Like community service, or sweeping,
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or some light trash pickup?
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Light trash pickup!
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I can't believe it.
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After all we've done for Ninjago...
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No, this is bad!
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This is really bad!
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Do you know how many people in here probably hate us?
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All of us!
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Hey roomies!
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It would appear there are only four beds, but five of us.
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That's the least of our problems.
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Yeah, I don't think I'm gonna be sleeping much.
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If you are certain, I will take a bunk.
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Huh?
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How can you be so calm about this?
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You know, full well he turned off his emotion meter, Jay.
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Well, it would be nice to get a human reaction once in a while.
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If it would make you feel better,
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I can switch it on again and react appropriately.
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It might, actually.
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Not helping.
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What do we do?
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I vote we break out of here.
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We can't do that.
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We'd just be breaking more laws.
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Our best bet is to go along with this.
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No fighting, no powers.
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Just behave and let Dareth figure out a way to get us out of here legally.
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Haha, good one.
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Wait, you're serious?
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Don't underestimate Dareth.
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If I know the brown ninja,
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he's working on a solution right now.
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I have no clue what to do.
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They didn't cover any of this in class.
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Oh, what have I done?
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Please, Dareth, calm yourself.
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The ninja have no one to blame but themselves.
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How can you say that?
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Nia, I understand why they did what they did.
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And frankly, part of me is glad.
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But it does not change the facts.
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They broke the law and freed Asphira.
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She is now loose.
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This is all my fault,
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and I'm powerless to do anything to help them!
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Poor Nia.
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She must feel terrible.
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Nia has never been powerless.
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Even before she was an elemental master,
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she was known as Samurai X and helped many people without any powers.
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She will find herself in time.
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Yard time!
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20 minutes!
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Does it feel like everyone is staring at us?
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They are staring at us.
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I'm starting to feel a little unwelcome.
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Guys, you can relax!
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I joined us up with the toughest thugs in prison!
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They're called the Needles!
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Nobody's gonna mess with us now!
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Oh, thanks, Jay.
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That fixes everything.
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Well, well.
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Looks like festival day came early,
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And the gifting goat brought me revenge.
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You don't want to mess with us, Ronin.
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Trust me.
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Hmm.
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Don't I?
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Let me think.
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After you busted up a perfectly good smuggling operation and threw me in jail?
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure I do.
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Well, guess what?
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We just joined the Needles.
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And if you mess with us, you mess with them.
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Those whips of the knitting club?
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Knitting club?
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Oh no!
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No!
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You've got nobody to blame but yourself.
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You made your own choices.
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Nobody forced you to become a criminal.
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Maybe all of us aren't cut out to be heroes.
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How do you know, Ronin?
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When have you ever even tried to do something for anyone other than yourself?
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Hey!
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Back up, the lot of you!
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Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon.
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You got a visitor.
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Let's go.
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See?
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It's probably Master Wu and Dareth.
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I told you they'd figure something out.
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Hey, uh, I just wanted to say...
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...me and a lot of the other guys really respect what you've done for Ninjago.
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Thank you.
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It's not personal.
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We're just following the law, you know?
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I know, officer.
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We're not gonna make any trouble.
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Thanks.
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Booth 10.
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Last one on the end.
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Master Wu!
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Boy, am I glad to see...
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Who are you?
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A messenger of the Crystal King.
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He wants you to know.
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He's assembling your enemies against you.
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Soon they will strike, and all Ninjago will fall before his wrath.
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Why are you telling me this?
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Because I want to see the look of despair on your face.
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The look of helplessness as you see something you love.
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Destroy before your very eyes.
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No!
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Stop that person!
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Someone stop him!
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He's getting away!
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Stop that ninja!
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He's trying to escape!
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No, I'm not!
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It's him!
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He's getting away!
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Hey!
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He got my keys!
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One of the ninja's making a break for him!
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We need backup!
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Stop!
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No!
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Darn it!
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Get him!
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Hold him!
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I got his legs!
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I'm sorry, can't explain.
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But I'm not trying to escape!
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There's more guards than prisoners!
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He's on the first floor!
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First floor, stairwell!
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Don't even think about it!
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We got you surrounded!
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What happened?
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It wasn't Master Wu.
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Who was it?
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I have no idea.
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Does the name Crystal King mean anything to you?
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Negative.
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I find no references to that name in any of my databases.
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Who or what is a Crystal King?
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I don't know.
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But I have a bad feeling we're about to find out.
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King Vangelis, you have been invited to join the Council of the Crystal King,
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and have Your revenge upon those who wronged you.
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Do you accept?
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Oh, yes. With pleasure.
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Context & Background
In the episode titled "NINJAGO City vs. Ninja," we find ourselves in a court setting where the main characters, known as the ninja, are facing serious charges. The dialogue reflects a blend of humor and tension, highlighting the characters' predicament after they are tried for an incident that threatens public safety. Dareth, their inexperienced lawyer, attempts to defend them, providing a comedic yet insightful look into their past heroic deeds and the consequences they face. This scenario presents a rich opportunity for English learners to engage with complex dialogues that mix legal terminology with everyday language.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "How did they convict us so quickly?" – A phrase expressing surprise at a rapid decision.
- "Maybe the judge will go easy on them." – A hopeful expression regarding leniency.
- "I told you guys." – A casual way to remind others of a previous statement.
- "What about all the times the ninja helped this city?" – A rhetorical question emphasizing past contributions.
- "Can't we work something out?" – A negotiation tactic for reaching a compromise.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively utilize the shadowing technique with this transcript, follow these steps:
- Watch the video without audio for the first time. Pay attention to the context and characters' actions. This will provide a visual understanding of the scene.
- Listen to the video once with subtitles. Focus on the dialogue and familiarize yourself with the phrases highlighted above. Understanding the context will help embed the vocabulary into your memory.
- Start shadow speaking by repeating the lines immediately after hearing them. This is an essential part of the shadow speech practice. Try to mimic the tone and emotion used by the characters.
- Record yourself as you shadow speak. Playback the recording to check your pronunciation and intonation. Comparing your version to the original can highlight areas for improvement.
- Practice regularly by revisiting the video and incorporating variations of the phrases into your everyday conversations. This will help you become more comfortable and fluent in using similar expressions.
By engaging with the dynamic dialogue in this episode and employing the shadowing techniques, learners can enhance their English speaking skills while enjoying an entertaining narrative.
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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