Shadowing Practice: Madagascar (2005) - I Like to Move It Move It Scene (5/10) | Movieclips - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Okay. let's make a good impression on the people. Smiles everyone. Let's get it together.
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Okay. let's make a good impression on the people. Smiles everyone. Let's get it together.
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Is that the best you can do, Melman? -Oh I'm not smiling, it's gas.   -Okay well great, let's make gas, let's go.
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-Wow -It's not people...it's animals.
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-California animals...Dude. -This is like a Puffy party.
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-I like to move it, move it. I like to move it, move it You like to... -Move it!
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-I like to move it, move it. I like to move it, move it I like to move it, move it You like to... -Move it!
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-I like to move it, move it. You like to move it, move it She like to move it, move it He like to... -Move it!
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All girls all over the world Original King Julien pon ya case man!
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I love how all the girls a move their body. And when ya move ya body, you no move it nice and sweet and sassy. Right?
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-What kind of zoo is this? -I just saw 26 break health code violations -I'm loving San Diego, this place is off the chizzang!
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-Twenty seven!
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Woman! Physically fit, physically fit, physically physically physically fit. Woman! Physically fit, physically fit...
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-We should have brought chips and dip! -Wait. Where's Alex?
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What happened to him, he was right behind us. Wasn't he right behind us? -I don't know where he's at, but he's missing one heck of a party The Foosa! The Foosa! The Foosa are attacking! Run for your lives!
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-Who's hungry? -Say it?
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Ugh. I hate spiderwebs.
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Yeah, thanks a lot, guys. Thanks for waiting up. Really appreciate it.
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Hey, hi. We just got into  New York and we're looking for a supervisor because we've been sitting on that beach back  there for hours and nobody's even bothered to show up. I don't know how things are uh...  Yeah, I don't know how things are normally run around here, but obviously there's been some sort of major screw-up, which is cool so if you could just point us towards  the administrative offices we'll just, uh...
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Well howdy do!
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[screams] Spider! Spider! Spider on my back!
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Murray? Did you see that? -He scared the Foosa away -Aaaaaah! -Well, you're getting it -Get it! -You can't get it!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in english speaking practice through a fun and energetic scene from the animated movie "Madagascar." You will focus on the lively dialogue and catchy phrases that emphasize movement and fun. By practicing with this engaging content, you will enhance your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and develop your ability to understand and mimic casual conversations in English. This exercise will also help you to feel more confident when speaking in social situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • I like to move it, move it - A popular expression emphasizing joy in movement.
  • Smiles everyone - A phrase used to encourage positivity and friendliness.
  • Physically fit - Describing someone who is in good physical condition.
  • We're missing one heck of a party - A casual way to express missing out on something fun.
  • Run for your lives! - A dramatic expression used to signal danger.
  • Howdy do! - A friendly, informal greeting.
  • Spider web - A common fear that can be addressed humorously in conversation.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this lesson, utilize the shadowing technique. This method involves playing the video and attempting to speak along with the characters. Here are some specific tips to enhance your shadowing practice:

  • Start Slowly: Play the video at a slower speed if you are having trouble keeping up with the dialogue. This allows you to focus on pronunciation and intonation.
  • Focus on Tone: Pay attention to the lively and playful tone of the characters while they speak. Try to mimic the energetic delivery as you practice.
  • Repeat Key Phrases: After hearing certain phrases like "I like to move it, move it," pause the video and repeat the phrase several times until you feel comfortable.
  • Record Yourself: Consider recording your shadow speech to hear your pronunciation and intonation. Compare it to the original audio for improvement.
  • Practice Regularly: Make this scene a part of your daily practice routine to continually improve your English speaking skills and build confidence.

By incorporating these tips and immersing yourself in this scene, you'll be well on your way to becoming more fluent in English. Remember, consistency is key; practice often and enjoy the process of learning English with YouTube!

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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