Shadowing Practice: Mavis Dracula scenepack (Hotel Transylvania) 2160p - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Dad, you said that when I turned 118, I could go out into the world like every other adult that gets to come and go from this hotel.
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But maybe maybe it's not safe.
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Blah, blah, blah.
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Dad, 30 years ago, you promised.
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I remember we were both eating mice, and you specifically said that you gave me your work.
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Happy birthday, my little mouse.
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Thank you, Dad.
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I know it's my birthday.
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I have so much fun planned.
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Woo-hoo!
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But first, we go catch some scorpions together.
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Just the two of us.
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Yes, Dada?
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Dad, please let me speak.
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There's something we have to talk about.
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You want to go out into the world, you can.
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Aha!
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I knew you were gonna say that, but Dad...
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Paradise!
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Yeah, you know, it's that place out there in one of your drawers.
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Why won't you ever tell me about how you met?
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It's actually Hawaii.
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Hawatwat?
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I love them, but I really want to see new things.
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Maybe meet somebody my age.
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Not as excited as I am right now!
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You're not gonna believe this, but Dad is letting me go out on my own to see a human villain!
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WHAT?!
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Hi everyone!
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Woohoo!
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Uh, hello?
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Oh!
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Hi humans!
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Everything okay?
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My name is Mavis Dracula and I'm a vampire!
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Really?
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Vampire!
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I just wanted to say hi!
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Please!
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I've never hurt anyone!
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I'm homeschooled.
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Holy rabies, you're on fire!
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Can I do anything?
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Can I help you?
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Your worm cakes!
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Ugh...
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Yeah, I think so.
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That was weird.
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Oh, my head hurts.
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Um, who is that?
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Who is what?
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Oh, oh, that!
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That is, uh, nobody!
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Seriously, Dad?
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Dad?!
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Yeah, I know Dracula's daughter everyone freaks out at first 118 wait what's going on here?
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There's an emergency in your precious hotel What I mean
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because he needs time to plan and if you're keeping company then he's not planning Hey, oh, what are you doing here?
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I thought you were planning.
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I uh, I never caught your name My name's Mavis.
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Mavis?
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That's a pretty neat name.
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Yeah, my mom picked it.
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So, are you gonna tell me your name?
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Me?
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Oh, my name?
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Good question.
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Well, obviously, I'm Frankenstein.
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No you're not.
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Frankenstein is my uncle over there.
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The gentleman hugging zombie Mozart. Because he's...
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He's your cousin, Johnny-stein.
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Yes, yes, yes.
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Hehehe Bangy bang, little bra- Man, I wish I could go there!
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Yes, of course you are.
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Johnny, can we party plant off for a minute?
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Right in the- Huh?
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Oh my god!
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Coach Dracula, please don't kill me!
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I'm leaving, I'm leaving!
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Follow me.
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Oh!
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No, no, Mavis, I can't.
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I have to leave.
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You sure?
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It'll be fun.
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Okay.
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Budapest?
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Is that near Wi-Fi?
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So did they all bite your toes and shove garlic bread in your face?
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No. It's amazing.
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You've been everywhere.
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Yeah.
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The sunrise from here must be amaze- Ow.
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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Man, you've probably never even seen a sunrise, have you?
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No, not really.
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Why?
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Come on, I have an idea.
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Babies?
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Why are you still up?
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The sun is out.
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It could kill you, my honey guts.
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I couldn't sleep.
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Do you know where Johnny went?
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Uh, I don't know.
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He...
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What do you want to know?
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Oh, uh...
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Do you like him?
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What?
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Pfft, no. Come on, Dad.
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He's so weird and awkward.
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It's like are you an idiot or do you know you're adorable?
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Cuz you were too scared to make the first move.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, then forget about me and mom and kiss Wow
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You look beautiful Thanks.
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Thanks for the party.
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Oh, yeah It's amazing.
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You?
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Why are you back?
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You told me you hate monsters.
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Yeah.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 123 sentences and 625 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:18. The speaker talks at a steady 118 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% 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 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- mouse /maʊs/ (noun) — Any mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail.
- sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ (noun) — The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
- uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ (noun) — The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
- cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ (noun) — Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a…
- honey /ˈhʌni/ (noun) — A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
- bang /ˈbæŋ/ (noun) — A sudden percussive noise.
- bite /baɪt/ (verb) — To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
- awkward /ˈɔk.wɚd/ (adjective) — Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ (noun) — Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
- paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ (noun) — The place where sanctified souls are believed to live after death.
- hug /hʌɡ/ (verb) — To cling closely together.
- scare /skɛɚ/ (verb) — To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
- toe /təʊ/ (noun) — Each of the five digits on the end of the human foot.
- adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ (adjective) — Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable.
- zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ (noun) — A person, usually undead, animated by unnatural forces (such as magic), with no soul or will of his or her own, typically being slow, obedient, and harmless…
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- come on /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ — Come along with me; join me in going.
- go on /ˈɡoʊˌɒn/ (verb) — To continue in extent.
- talk about (verb) — Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 mouse, sunrise, uncle.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've never hurt · You've been |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is letting · you're keeping · I'm leaving |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna say · gonna believe · gonna tell |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't you ever tell · It'll be |
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.