Shadowing Practice: Nick and Judy Meet Mr. Big | Zootopia | Freeform - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Mr. Big No Is that Mr. Big?
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Mr. Big No Is that Mr. Big?
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No!
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What about him?
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Is that him?
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That's gotta be him!
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Stop talking, stop talking, stop talking!
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Mr. Big, sir, this is a simple mis...
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Yeah, here.
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This is a simple misunderstanding.
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You come here unannounced on the day my daughter is to be married.
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Well, actually, we were brought here against our will, so...
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Point is, I did not know that it was your car,
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and I certainly did not know about your daughter's wedding.
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Ma, I trusted you, Nicky.
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I welcomed you into my home.
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We broke bread together.
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Grandmama made you a cannoli.
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And how did you repay my generosity?
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With a rug made from the butt of a skunk.
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A skunk butt rug.
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You disrespected me.
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You disrespected my grandmama, who I buried in that skunk butt rug.
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I told you never to show your face here again,
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but here you are, snooping around with this...
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What are you?
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A performer?
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What's with the costume?
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Sir, I am a co- Mime?
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She is a mime.
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This mime cannot speak.
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You can't speak if you're a mime.
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No, I am a cop.
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And I'm on the Emmett Otterton case,
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and my evidence puts him in your car.
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So intimidate me all you want.
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I'm going to find out what you did to that otter if it's the last thing I do.
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Ma, then I have only one request.
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Say hello to Grandmama.
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I some pool.
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I can I didn't see nothing.
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I'm not saying nothing If you're mad at me about the rug I've got more It's time for
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What did we say no I think anyone at my wedding I have to baby daddy has I No, no, no!
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No, no, no!
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Wait!
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Wait!
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She's the bunny that saved my life yesterday!
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From that giant donut!
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This bunny?
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Yeah!
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Hi!
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Hi.
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I love your dress.
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Oh, thank you.
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Put him down.
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You've done me a great service.
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I will help you find the other.
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I will take your kindness and pay it forward.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills by engaging with a transcript from a scene featuring Nick and Judy from *Zootopia*. The dialogue showcases a mix of humor, tension, and emotion, making it an excellent resource for improving your listening and speaking abilities. You will learn how to express misunderstandings, address conflicts, and utilize character-driven conversations for enriching your vocabulary. By shadowing the speech patterns in this video, you can enhance your speaking fluency and intonation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Simple misunderstanding - A situation where something is misunderstood or misinterpreted.
  • Against our will - Not wanting to do something but being forced to do it.
  • Grandmama - A term of affection for one’s grandmother.
  • Repay my generosity - To return a favor or kindness that was given.
  • Intimidate - To frighten or make someone feel afraid.
  • Skunk butt rug - A humorous and informal way to refer to a rug made from a skunk's fur.
  • Save my life - To rescue someone from a dangerous situation.
  • What's with the costume? - A colloquial expression questioning someone's outfit or attire.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice using this lesson, try the following shadowing techniques:

  • Start by watching the scene once without pausing to get a feel for the context and flow of the conversation. Note the emotions conveyed through the characters' voices.
  • Listen to the dialogue multiple times, focusing on the way words are pronounced, the rhythm, and the intonation. This helps you develop a natural speaking style similar to the characters.
  • Use the shadowing site method: play a short segment of dialogue and pause after each phrase to repeat it. This will help reinforce your pronunciation and make it easier to remember the vocabulary.
  • Pay attention to the speed of the dialogue; this exchange is relatively fast-paced, so practice slowing down the audio if needed until you feel comfortable.
  • Record yourself shadowing the characters. This will help you identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation and intonation, which is crucial for IELTS speaking practice.
  • Finally, engage with the content emotionally. Mimicking the characters' feelings can enhance your expressive speaking, making your shadow speech more authentic.

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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