Shadowing Practice: @Numberblocks & @officialalphablocks | Alphablocks and Numberblocks Meet | X v Octoblock Hero special - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We're Alpha Blocks, we're Number Blocks, together we can make friends.
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We're Alpha Blocks, we're Number Blocks, the magic never ends.
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Time to think outside the box, the fans all hear this Number Rocks!
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Job and the fun, together as one, the Alpha Number Blocks!
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It's the superhero team-up you've all been waiting for!
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The incredible Octoblock!
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And the exciting X! together at last in...
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Crossover!
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In the Numberland Stadium, Eleven prepares to take a penalty.
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But at that very moment, somewhere in Alpha-land...
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Kay kicks the ball.
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He shoots!
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Suddenly...
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He scores?
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Goal!
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Wait, what?
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Alpha blocks and number blocks switching places?
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There's only one hero who can sort this out.
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The exciting X!
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All right, then.
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There are only two heroes who can sort this out.
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An alpha block here in Numberland.
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Hmm, they must have used the magic home mirror to travel here.
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But where is it?
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Magic home mirror not detected.
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But I am detecting more alpha blocks.
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We three are the three...
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...tees.
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That's cool!
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Confusing!
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Someone is switching number blocks with alpha blocks.
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This feels like the work of Octo-Naughty.
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But that naughty number is no longer in Numberland.
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And now I've stolen the magic home mirror, I'm in charge.
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Who can travel between Alpha-land and Numberland?
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Mwahahahaha!
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Time for our...
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T-U-I-P...
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Trip!
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Tipi-Cru!
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Ha!
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R!
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I! P!
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R!
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R!
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I! P!
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Rip!
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Whoa!
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R!
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I! Huh?
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Rrr!
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Ehh!
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RIP!
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Whoa!
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Err!
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Ehh!
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We need help extremely quickly! Did somebody say X?
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Extraordinary!
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How did you get here? get here I haven't a clue I was racing 24 on the race track
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and zap here I am and I think I saw T disappear you've been exchanged 20
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and T but why because it's funny of course why is X
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so serious Oh Oh Oh T I'll take it from here
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you look a little cross maybe you should
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cross over welcome to number land friend hello chums
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lovely racing weather I can keep this up all day and all right octo naughty the game is up I'm not Octo-naughty!
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Octo-block, draw!
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, draw!
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Stop!
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This is Octo-naughty!
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You're right.
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Extremely sorry.
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Octo-naughty tricked me.
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He's using the magic home mirror to switch alpha blocks with number blocks.
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As I suspected.
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3 and C, 11 and K, 20 and T, and now 24 and X.
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But why those numbers with those letters?
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There must be an explanation.
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What say we...
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Team up and save the day?
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I like your style.
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To the Octocave!
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Let's see if we can spot a pattern in these crossovers.
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N and K both like football.
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But what has T got in common with 20?
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We're missing something.
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We're missing out lots of numbers for a start.
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Maybe it will help if we add them in. So many blank spaces.
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We'll never work it out.
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Have patience, my excellent friend.
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I expect when we get the explanation, it will be as obvious as ABC.
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A, B, C!
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C is the third letter of the alphabet.
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And C swapped with three.
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What about K?
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K swapped with 11.
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Is K the 11th letter?
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A, 1, B, 2, C, 3, D, 4, E, 5,
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F, 6, G, 7, H 8,
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I 9, J 10, K 11, T 20, X 24.
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They all match up.
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Octonauti is swapping alpha blocks with the number block whose number is their position in the alphabet.
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So you've cracked my little code.
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Boo hoo!
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Well, I don't care.
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I'm safe here in Alpha Land.
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And without the magic hole mirror, you two do-gooders are stuck in Numberland.
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No superheroes means nobody to stop me.
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Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
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This looks extremely bad.
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He's right.
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Without me, there are no superheroes in Alpha-land.
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But there is another superhero in Numberland.
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27!
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She's a super cube, like me.
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Octoblock, cube!
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Two by two by two!
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27 is three by three by three.
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Her cube powers are...
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exceptional!
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So if we can trick Octonauty into taking 27 to Alpha Land...
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She will soon end his game!
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Octocomputer, what's the 27th letter of the alphabet?
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Error!
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There are only 26 letters in the alphabet.
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Exclamation mark!
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He's one step ahead of us again!
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One step ahead of 26?
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There are 26 alpha blocks, but 26 plus 1...
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...is 27!
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We need to get a message to A and Z.
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The Octosignal!
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W-Wake up, my friends!
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There's a message for you.
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A signal?
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What does that say?
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Zoom in, zebras.
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Zed-blash-a.
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It must be from Octoblock and X.
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They want the two of you to go after Octonauty.
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We can't be their first choice.
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So we must be their last chance.
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I'm going to have so much fun with no superheroes to stop me.
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Ahem!
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Allow us to introduce ourselves.
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We're A to Z, and we're coming to get you!
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Is that the best you can do?
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Bye!
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No one in the world can stop me now!
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No one?
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We might have something to add to that.
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26 plus 1 equals...
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No!
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27!
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Give it up, Octonauty!
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Never!
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If I can bring you here, I can send you back!
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You're forgetting.
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There's no 27th letter for me to switch with.
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Oh.
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Time for a swift get-a-whirl!
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I don't like the look of that.
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By the power of...
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Green, die, assurance!
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We've got you surrounded!
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Not quite!
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Anywhere's better than here!
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Excellent work, Cube Crusader!
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And with the magic home mirror back to normal, Alpha Land and Number Land were soon put back in order.
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As for Octonati, nobody was sure where he ended up, only that it was somewhere he couldn't get up to mischief again again.
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Until the next time!
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An Exciting Crossover: Learning English Through a Heroic Team-Up
The video brings together two beloved groups, the Alpha Blocks and Number Blocks, in a playful scenario where characters switch places, causing confusion and adventure. This lively dialogue mirrors real-life conversations filled with exclamations, questions, and quick exchanges—perfect for practicing natural speech flow. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more fluent, this type of dynamic interaction helps you get used to the rhythm of everyday English.
Useful Chunks & Collocations to Master
- "Time to think outside the box": A common phrase meaning to be creative. Great for discussions or problem-solving contexts.
- "Together as one": A collocation emphasizing unity, useful in describing teams or partnerships.
- "The magic never ends": Expresses ongoing excitement, perfect for talking about hobbies or favorite activities.
- "Who can sort this out?": A natural way to ask who will solve a problem, ideal for casual or formal conversations.
- "Suddenly... He scores?": Combines a sudden action with a question, showing surprise—key for storytelling or reacting to events.
Your Shadowing Challenge: Try "Shadowspeak" Today
The shadowing technique (or shadowspeak) is a proven way to boost pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Here’s your task: Pick a 30-second clip from the video. Play it once to listen, then play it again and repeat each line immediately after the speaker, matching their speed, tone, and stress. Focus on phrases like "the magic never ends" and "who can sort this out?"—notice how the speakers emphasize certain words. Do this 5 times, then record yourself. Compare your recording to the video: Did you match the rhythm? This exercise trains your brain to think and speak in English, making it a powerful tool for IELTS speaking practice and everyday communication. Remember, shadowspeaks work best when you practice daily—even 5 minutes a day can make a difference!
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 stolen · you've been exchanged · you've cracked |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | you've been exchanged · were soon put |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | am detecting · is switching · We're missing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll take · will help · We'll never work |
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.