Shadowing Practice: Mr. John Dashwood inherits Norland Park - Sense & Sensibility (1995) subs ES/PT-BR - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Your son has arrived from London, sir.
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Your son has arrived from London, sir.
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Father. John. John- You will find out soon enough from my will...
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that the estate of Norland was left to me...
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in such a way as prevents me...
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from dividing it between my two families.
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Calm yourself, Father. This cannot be good for you.
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Norland, in its entirety, is therefore yours by law, and I am happy for you...
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and Fanny. But your stepmother, my wife and daughters, are left only £500 a year- barely enough to live on.
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Nothing for the girls' dowries.
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You must help them.
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O- Of course.
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You must promise to do this.
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I promise, Father.
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I promise. "Help them"? What do you mean, "help them"?
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Dearest, I mean to give them £3,000.
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The interest will provide them with a little extra income.
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Such a gift will certainly discharge my promise to my father.
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Without question. More than amply.
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One had rather, on such occasions, do too much than too little.
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Of course he did not stipulate a particular sum.
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£1,500, then.
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What do you say to 1,500?
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What brother on earth would do half so much for his real sisters, let alone half-blood?
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Well, they can hardly expect more.
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There's no knowing what they expect.
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The question is, what can you afford?
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A hundred pounds a year to their mother, while she lives.
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Would that be more advisable?
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It is better than parting with the 1,500 all at once.
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But if she should live longer than 15 years, we'd be completely taken in.
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People always live forever when there is an annuity to be paid them.
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Twenty pounds now and then will amply discharge my promise, you're quite right.
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Indeed. Although, to say the truth, I'm convinced within myself...
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that your father had no idea of your giving them money.
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They will have 500 a year amongst them as it is.
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And what on earth could four women want for more than that?
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Their housekeeping will be nothing at all.
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They'll have no carriage, no horses, hardly any servants and will keep no company.
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Only conceive how comfortable they will be.
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They will be much more able to give you something.

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on enhancing your English speaking skills by practicing dialogue from the film "Sense & Sensibility." Through this lesson, you will engage in active listening and speaking exercises that will help you improve your English pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. By shadowing the characters in the video, you'll gain a deeper understanding of conversational dynamics and emotional expression, essential components of fluent English speaking.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • inherit - to receive property or money after someone passes away
  • estate - a large area of land, often with a great house on it
  • dowry - money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
  • annuity - a fixed sum of money paid each year, often for the rest of someone's life
  • discharge a promise - to fulfill a commitment or obligation
  • comfortable - providing physical ease and relaxation; feeling free from worries
  • afford - to have enough money or resources to manage something

Practice Tips

To make the most of your learning experience with this video, use a shadowing app to assist you in mimicking the characters' speech patterns. Start by listening to each line carefully at the video's natural speed, then try to repeat it aloud. Pay attention to the emotional nuances and intonations to fully capture the context of the dialogue. The conversations in this film can be fast-paced; however, repeating phrases multiple times will greatly help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency.

Record yourself as you practice. Listening to your own voice can highlight areas that need improvement, making it easier to refine your skills. Additionally, consider adjusting the playback speed in the shadowing app when necessary to ensure you can keep up with the dialogue. As you gain confidence, gradually increase the speed to match the original performance.

Combining these techniques will enhance your English speaking practice and make it more engaging while watching content you enjoy. Remember, consistency is key, so try to dedicate a few minutes daily to practice phrases from "Sense & Sensibility" or any other clips on YouTube. This method will not only improve your speaking abilities but also help you learn English with YouTube effectively.

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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