Shadowing Practice: lv03 002 Wizard and Cat 2 Tom's Gift - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Wizard and Cat, Episode 2,
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Tom's Gift Tom wanted to be the new royal wizard. So did everyone else.
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But only one wizard could try out.
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I will pick the best wizard soon, said Master Wizard.
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Tom practiced lots of magic spells.
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The other wizards practiced too.
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One day, Master called all the wizards.
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Each wizard must make a gift appear, he said.
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I will pick the best gift, and the best wizard.
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Walter laughed.
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Tom can't make a gift appear.
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Other wizards laughed too.
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Tom frowned.
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Wizards made fancy cakes and candy appear.
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Golden coins and pens appeared too.
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Then Tom lifted his wand.
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I'll give everyone red socks with dots.
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You fool! cried Walter.
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You gave us red spots.
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We all have chicken pox, said another wizard.
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Everyone is sick but you, Tom, said master.
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You must go to the palace.
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I will do my best, master, said Tom.
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Tom got his sack and hurried away.
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A minute later, he was back.
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Master?
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Asked Tom. Where is the palace?
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Master sighed and gave Tom a map.
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You must go through the dark forest.
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Warned Master.
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It is very dangerous.
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Make sure you stay on the path!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 32 sentences and 197 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:21. 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| wizard noun | /ˈwɪzɚd/ | Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices. |
| palace noun | /ˈpælɪs/ | Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system. |
| pen noun | /pɪn/ | A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks. |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| fancy noun | /ˈfæn.si/ | The imagination. |
| candy noun | /ˈkæn.di/ | Crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup. |
| coin noun | /ˈkoɪ̯n/ | A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle. |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| dot noun | /dɑt/ | A small, round spot. |
| warn verb | /woɹn/ | To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. |
| sigh verb | /saɪ/ | To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary… |
| sack noun | /sæk/ | A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with… |
| sock noun | /sɑk/ | A knitted or woven covering for the foot. |
| frown verb | /ˈfɹaʊ̯n/ | To have a frown on one's face. |
| wand noun | /wɑnd/ | A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| try out verb | To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. |
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 wizard, palace, pen.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · my best |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will pick · I'll give · will do |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must make · must go |
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.