Shadowing Practice: Lizzy knows exactly what to think - Pride & Prejudice (1995) [subs español] - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I cannot believe it, Lizzy.
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Mr. Darcy would have far too high a respect for his father's wishes to behave in such an unchristian way.
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Lizzy, consider, how could his most intimate friends be so deceived in him?
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I could more easily imagine Mr. Bingley being imposed upon, than to think that Mr. Wickham could invent such a history.
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I believe you like Mr. Wickham, Lizzy.
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I confess I do like him.
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I do not see how anyone could not like him.
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There is something very open and artless in his manner.
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He feels deeply, I believe, and yet has a natural merriment and energy, despite all this.
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Yes, Jane, I confess I like him very much.
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But after so short an acquaintance, do you think we should believe in him so implicitly?
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How could he be doubted?
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He gave me all the circumstances, Jane. Names, facts.
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Everything without ceremony.
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If it isn't so, let Mr. Darcy contradict it. Besides, there was truth in all his looks.
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It is difficult, indeed.
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It is distressing.
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One does not know what to think.
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I beg your pardon, one knows exactly what to think.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Lizzy knows exactly what to think - Pride & Prejudice (1995)”. This video has 19 sentences and 191 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:31. The speaker talks at a steady 126 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 3 of its 19 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| confess verb | /kənˈfɛs/ | To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed. |
| artless adjective | /ˈɑɹt.lɪs/ | Having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit. |
| contradict verb | /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ | To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements). |
| deceive verb | /dɪˈsiːv/ | To trick or mislead. |
| implicitly adverb | In an implicit or implied manner. | |
| merriment noun | /ˈmɛɹimɪnt/ | A state of enjoyable exuberance. |
| unchristian adjective | /ʌnˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ | Not of the Christian faith. |
| acquaintance noun | /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ | A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship… |
| invent verb | /ɪnˈvɛnt/ | To design a new process or mechanism. |
| circumstance noun | /ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/ | Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event. |
| pardon noun | /ˈpɑːdn̩/ | Forgiveness for an offence. |
| distress noun | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature. |
| behave verb | /bɪˈheɪv/ | To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way; to conform. |
| intimate adjective | /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ | Closely acquainted; familiar. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being imposed · be doubted |
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like confess, artless, contradict.
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.