Shadowing Practice: Megamind (2010) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I've always believed that destiny chooses our path in life.
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Here is your sidekick.
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And here is your beque.
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You are destined for...
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Destined for what?
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I didn't quite hear that last part.
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They came to our world together. But they were destined.
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Our baby can fly.
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Yes, yes, nothing but the best for you, darling.
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To take different paths. Can we keep it?
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One would be cheered.
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Happy Metro Man Day, Metro City.
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I love you, Metro Man!
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And I love you, random citizen.
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While the other.
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Table for two. Was feared.
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What?
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What?
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As if a new friend has come to Metro City.
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Consider yourselves under new management.
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And Metro Man is nowhere to be found.
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He'll destroy the whole city.
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I'm sorry, I'm finally free to get in touch with my true power.
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Making awesome music.
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You're kidding, right?
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When the world needs a hero.
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You need to be that guy.
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Well, this is a strange turn of events.
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He will answer the call.
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Olo.
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It's hello.
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Oh, hello?
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Like that.
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And the superhero movie.
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just a few alterations and i will be done with your cape i'm calling it the black mamba
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will never be the same let the showdown begin
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where did you park the invisible car tina vay what's the plan it mostly involves not dying That's a good plan.
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I like that plan.
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Jonah Hill.
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Quick, the spread!
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All out.
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Well, use the forget -me stick.
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Oh, right.
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I think it's working!
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I'm Brad Pitt.
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Check this out.
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I have eyes that can't see right through lead.
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Huh?
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Dreamworks Megamind.
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Do you have your disguise?
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What?
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Oh, you look fantastic.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Megamind (2010) Trailer”. This video has 52 sentences and 277 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:19. The speaker talks at a steady 120 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 9 of its 52 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| destined adjective | /ˈdɛstɪnd/ | Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain. |
| nowhere adverb | /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ | In no place. |
| citizen noun | /ˈsɪtɪzən/ | A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties. |
| cape noun | /keɪp/ | A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland. |
| involve verb | /ɪnˈvɑlv/ | To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include. |
| destiny noun | /ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/ | That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will. |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| invisible adjective | /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ | Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible. |
| cheer verb | /t͡ʃɪɹ/ | To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up. |
| yourselves | /jəˈsɛlvz/ | You (plural), used to intensify the subject as the group addressed. |
| superhero noun | /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ | Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does… |
| disguise verb | /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ | To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity. |
| alteration noun | /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The act of altering or making different. |
| dreamwork noun | An attempt to discover the deeper meaning that a dream might contain. | |
| mamba noun | /ˈmæmbə/ | Any of various venomous snakes of the genus Dendroaspis, native to Africa, that live in trees. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I didn't quite hear that last part.
- Can we keep it?
- I have eyes that can't see right through lead.
- Do you have your disguise?
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 | are destined · were destined · would be cheered |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've always believed · has come |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | He'll destroy · will answer · will be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | You're kidding · i'm calling |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: alteration /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/, showdown /ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn/
- Long words — get the stress right: invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/, superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/, alteration /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
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 destined, nowhere, citizen.
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.