Shadowing Practice: Nell Fisher Gifts Jimmy a Stranger Things "Holly the Heroic" Necklace, Teaches Him a Dance from Set - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
B2
Mel Fisher, I am honored to meet Holly the Heroic right here.
243 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Mel Fisher, I am honored to meet Holly the Heroic right here.
2
Right in front of me.
3
Come on.
4
You crushed it, bud.
5
Thank you so much.
6
Well, funny you speak of Holly the Heroic because.. we have for you...
7
Jimmy the Joyful.
8
Wait, no, man.
9
Wow.
10
That is fantastic.
11
What.. who is this?
12
That's Jimmy the Joyful.
13
He's your little Holly the Heroic.
14
You're the best.
15
Can I put it on?
16
Can it fit over?
17
I don't know.
18
I have a big head.
19
I don't want to break it.
20
Wait, I think it, there we go.
21
Yay!
22
I love it.
23
I love this so much.
24
Thank you for doing this.
25
I appreciate this.
26
I want to get into everything.
27
I want to talk about Stranger Things.
28
But first, I heard a rumor that you're missing school for this show.
29
Yeah, no. So I am missing more school.
30
Obviously, like, in 2024, I was filming all year,
31
so I wasn't at school for, like, the whole time.
32
Yeah.
33
But no, my school has been amazing at,
34
like, sending me work and, yeah.
35
Are your teachers fans of Stranger Things?
36
Yeah, so, I mean, they,
37
I think some of them are.
38
They couldn't, like, outright say it,
39
but I had one teacher,
40
and she was like, Nell, meet me after class.
41
And I was like, I'm like a massive goody-two-shoes.
42
I was like, oh, God, what have I done?
43
And she goes, So I saw the Stranger Things.
44
You're pretty good.
45
And then she just like sends me off on my way.
46
She's right.
47
She's right.
48
You are pretty good.
49
How was it like with the other kids on this set?
50
Did you guys all bond and like, you did?
51
What'd you do?
52
Well, so Jake and I, you had 10 months.
53
You love him.
54
He's the best.
55
He's so fun.
56
We would, cause we had to do like loads of schooling.
57
We had to do like three hours a day and sometimes would do more.
58
And we had a habit of playing Bananagrams and calling it English class, which obviously.
59
Yeah, that counts.
60
It counts.
61
I love Bananagrams.
62
Yeah.
63
It's the best play Banana Ground?
64
Oh, it got heated.
65
Ooh!
66
It got heated.
67
It got heated, I love that.
68
In the last episode, spoiler,
69
but everyone knows, but Mike kind of passes down Dungeons & Dragons for you to start your own adventures.
70
Have you ever played Dungeons in real life?
71
So yeah, I started after the show, actually.
72
I got to keep my little Holly the Heroic D&D figure.
73
Yeah, I took it home and I have some friends who like already play D&D.
74
Yeah.
75
And they sort of invited me along.
76
But I love it.
77
It's such a like a random game.
78
You can do like whatever you want.
79
Like I was, like you can literally do whatever you want.
80
I was playing one of my campaigns and like my friend stole a river.
81
Because apparently that's like the sort of thing you can do.
82
You can do that?
83
You can do that.
84
She just stole a river.
85
Fun, so I love that you're actually doing this.
86
Yeah, are your friends intimidated to play with you?
87
No, no, I think I mean I think one of like the great things about sort of teenagers is
88
that they actually don't really care Like they're like,
89
oh, you know, I watched it.
90
It was it was cool That's that's fun.
91
And then they like go off onto whatever it was they were thinking about because they are actually quite self-involved Yeah
92
Yeah It's good.
93
Yeah, did you know when you spread the first script
94
that it would be this physically challenging that you would be I mean,
95
you were fantastic in this.
96
I loved every scene you were in.
97
You know what I love?
98
The very first episodes where you had to hide from the Demogorgon in the bathtub?
99
Yeah.
100
Was that tough?
101
That was...
102
I mean, that was awesome.
103
We had...
104
We spent about two days on that.
105
One was, like, a rehearsal day,
106
and then one was, like, the actual filming day.
107
But we found when we were filming,
108
we kept on floating up,
109
because, obviously, we were, like, holding our breaths.
110
Yeah.
111
AND SO WE HAD TO PUT WEIGHTS ON.
112
SO WE WOULD PUT WEIGHTS ON OUR LEGS,
113
BUT THEN OUR TORSES WOULD FLOW UP.
114
AND SO WE ENDED UP PUTTING WEIGHTS, LIKE, IN OUR CLOTHES.
115
AND I HAD, LIKE, THIS MOMENT,
116
AND I WAS, LIKE, ON THERE,
117
AND I WAS LIKE, AM I GOING TO BE ABLE TO GET UP?
118
LIKE, IS THIS GOING TO be ten times actors weren't acting?
119
This is working too well.
120
What if you guys had to come up?
121
Because you were with the...
122
Oh, yeah, so we would do,
123
like, this little hand signal where we would just kind of squeeze each other's hand three times
124
and we would just come up.
125
And that means this is going out.
126
Let's get some air.
127
Yeah.
128
I think, and I can only speak for me,
129
but I think it turned into a little bit of a competition.
130
Just because, like, start of the day,
131
we would be, like, down for five seconds,
132
And we were like, up right.
133
And then, like, at the end of the day,
134
when, like, before I wrapped,
135
we'd be down there for, like, 45 seconds.
136
And we'd both be like, .
137
And we were like, I am not bending first.
138
Yeah.
139
You also brought us a photo.
140
And I don't really know what to say about this,
141
but it's a little creepy.
142
Can you explain what it is?
143
Yeah.
144
So in, like, the pain tree,
145
which is where all the kids are kept in the abyss,
146
we had these dummies.
147
And they were, like, exact replicas of us with like plastic faces and they would like put up into our little cocoons.
148
And I mean, it was wild.
149
Cause I didn't know that they were being made.
150
Well, that's where- So I like came into set one day
151
and I saw this like short version of myself just like staring back at me.
152
I mean, it was demonic.
153
That's creepy.
154
Yeah, that's creepy.
155
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
156
That's wild.
157
I know that you and the cast did a lot of kind of dancing on set,
158
and they taught you dances?
159
Like, Millie Bobby Brown?
160
Yeah, so in episode eight,
161
Millie and some of the other kids,
162
we all choreographed a dance together to Please,
163
Please, Please by Sabrina Carpenter.
164
And I was thinking, you and I are going to do it now.
165
Yeah.
166
Really?
167
Yes.
168
I will try.
169
OK.
170
I'm not the grr.
171
I'm not known for my dancing.
172
All right.
173
OK.
174
So we start and we go, please.
175
OK, I got that.
176
And then in, please.
177
Please.
178
Oh, like that?
179
Don't prove, slice.
180
Well, here's where I get lost.
181
I'm.
182
Yeah, right, we do a full 360.
183
Okay.
184
Click.
185
Click.
186
Up, up, step, clap.
187
Okay, and then please.
188
There's more?
189
Yeah.
190
Oh my God.
191
Please.
192
Oh more.
193
Please.
194
Please.
195
Oh my God.
196
No, come on.
197
You need to get into it.
198
I know the song Sabrina Carpenter's big songs.
199
Please.
200
Please.
201
Please.
202
Don't bring me to tears when I just did my makeup so nice.
203
Do I do it to you now?
204
No. Or do it to me.
205
Okay, should we go?
206
Let's try it.
207
Here we go.
208
Should we go?
209
One, two, three.
210
I want to see a movie with a picture in season 5 of Stranger Things.
211
Take a look!
212
Mom!
213
Mom!
214
Mom!
215
Mom!
216
Mom!
217
Mom!
218
Mom!
219
Mom!
220
Mom!
221
Mom!
222
Mom!
223
Mom!
224
Mom!
225
Mom!
226
Mom!
227
Mom!
228
Mom!
229
No, Mom!
230
Mom!
231
Baby, it's just a nightmare.
232
Please trust me, Mom.
233
Please, Mom, please.
234
You gotta please save me.
235
Please, Mom.
236
Please, Mom.
237
Come on.
238
That's how you do it.
239
Nell Fischer, everybody!
240
All seasons of Stranger Things are streaming now on Netflix.
241
We'll be right back with a performance from Louie Tomlinson.
242
Stick around!
243
you
Download App
AI scoring for every sentence you speak
TRENDING
Popular
Context & Background
In this delightful exchange, we witness an interaction between Mel Fisher and a young actor from the popular series "Stranger Things." Mel presents Nell Fisher with a charming necklace themed around her character, "Holly the Heroic." This moment highlights the intersection of art and youthful enthusiasm, revealing not only the joy of gift-giving but also insights into the challenges faced by young actors, such as balancing schoolwork with acting commitments. The dialogue flows naturally, showcasing the playful banter that occurs on set among the talented young cast members, emphasizing their camaraderie.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I am honored to meet..." - A polite expression to show respect or appreciation.
- "Can I put it on?" - A straightforward question to seek permission.
- "I love it!" - A simple yet impactful phrase to express admiration or joy.
- "My school has been amazing..." - A phrase that conveys gratitude and support from educational institutions.
- "I heard a rumor that..." - A casual way to introduce a topic of gossip or hearsay.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
If you want to enhance your English speaking skills using the shadowing technique, this video provides a perfect opportunity. Here’s how to effectively tackle this content:
- Active Listening: Start by watching the video without subtitles. Focus intently on the pronunciation and rhythm of the dialogue.
- Use a Shadowing App: Employ a shadowing app after your first listen. This will allow you to see the transcript as you listen, reinforcing understanding.
- Phrase Repetition: Pick the five phrases listed above. Repeat each one after the speakers, mimicking their intonation and emotions. This practice is key to effective English speaking practice.
- Break it Down: If you find certain sentences challenging, break them down into smaller parts. Repeat each segment until you feel comfortable with it.
- Engage with Context: Reflect on the background of the conversation as you practice. Understanding the context will help you adopt the right tone and expression during shadowing.
By integrating the shadow speech method with this engaging content, you can significantly improve your fluency and pronunciation while enjoying the world of "Stranger Things." It's a fun way to learn English with YouTube while developing valuable conversation skills!
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.
☕ Buy us a coffee
ShadowingEnglish remains 100% free thanks to your support. Server and AI costs are high — your coffee keeps us going! 🙏