Shadowing Practice: peter parker being a relatable teen - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I was actually having a really good day today, you know, Mr. Stark.
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Didn't miss my train, this perfectly good DVD player was just sitting there and...
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Algebra test.
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Nailed it.
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I can't go to Germany.
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Why?
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I got homework.
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I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.
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I'm being serious.
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I can't just drop out of school.
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Might be a little dangerous.
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Hey guys!
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You ever see that really old movie, Empire Strikes Back?
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Jesus, Tony, how old is this guy?
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I don't know, I didn't carbon date him, he's on the young side.
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We'll build my new Lego Death Star.
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What? So lame.
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No way, that's awesome.
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How many pieces?
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I need a new backpack.
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What?
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I need a new backpack.
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That's five.
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I know.
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I know it's really hard trying to fit in with all the changes your body's going through.
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It's flowering now.
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Uh-huh.
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You know, it's never too early to start thinking about college.
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I got some pool at MIT. And call.
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I don't need to go to...
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Mr. Stark is no longer connected.
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That's awesome. So, you got detention.
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You screwed up.
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You know what you did was wrong.
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The question is, how are you going to make things right?
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We all know what's wrong.
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Next time those turkeys try to convince you something that you know is wrong...
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Hey, where you going?
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Get back here.
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I can see this.
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That go once around with the...
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Through or round?
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Like...
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Hey, where are the headlights on this thing?
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I'm in Flash's car!
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I'll hold the specs.
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Okay, you're on speakerphone!
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You're still Flash's car.
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Awesome!
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Yeah, it's awesome!
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It's awesome!
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Get out of the way!
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Move!
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Move!
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Peter, are you okay?
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I've never really driven before, only with me in parking lots.
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This is a huge step up!
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What's up, Mr. Stark?
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Kid, where'd you come from?
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A field trip to Mova!
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Oh, you know what?
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I've never really driven before, only with me in parking lots.
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This is a huge step up!
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What's up, Mr. Stark?
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I should have stayed on the bus.
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So you're down there, you're in trouble.
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What's your plan?
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Go.
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Um, okay, okay, um...
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Okay, did you ever see this really old movie, Aliens?
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It's not a.. it's not a.. it's not...
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Like in Footloose, the movie?
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Exactly like Footloose.
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Is it still the greatest movie in history?
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It never was.
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Don't encourage me.
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I really like MJ, man, okay?
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She's awesome, she's super funny in a kind of dark way, and sometimes I catch her looking at me, and I feel like I'm stood up way too...
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She's coming up.
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What up, dorks?
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I'm sorry, you're saying there's a multiverse?
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Because I thought that was just theoretical.
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I mean, that completely changes how we understand the initial singularity.
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We're talking about an eternal inflation system, and how does that even work with all the quantum?
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It's insane.
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Sorry.
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It's really cool.
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Night.
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Night.
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You look nice.
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You guys are so cute.
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Thanks.
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Uh, I was thinking that maybe we should all, I don't know, like go on a double date or something.
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Oh, we broke up.
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No, what, why?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “peter parker being a relatable teen”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: awesome, Stark, movie. This video has 95 sentences and 531 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:03. The speaker talks at a natural 174 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 24 of its 95 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| backpack noun | /ˈbæk.pæk/ | A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when… |
| multiverse noun | /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/ | The world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or predictability. |
| singularity noun | /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ | The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual. |
| speakerphone noun | /ˈspikɚˌfoʊn/ | A telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker separate from those in the handset. |
| spectacles noun | /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ | A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face. |
| algebra noun | /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ | Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations. |
| detention noun | /dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/ | The act of detaining or the state of being detained; hindrance. |
| theoretical adjective | /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/ | Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical. |
| quantum noun | /ˈkwɑntəm/ | The total amount of something; quantity. |
| eternal adjective | /ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/ | Lasting forever; unending. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| inflation noun | /ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/ | An act, instance of, or state of expansion or increase in size, especially by injection of a gas or liquid. |
| nail noun | /neɪl/ | The horny plate or appendage at the ends of the digits of various animals, including most reptiles, birds, and mammals (both nonhuman and human). |
| convince verb | /kənˈvɪns/ | To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence. |
| pretend verb | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| step up verb | To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps. |
| break up verb | To break or separate into pieces. |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. |
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| stand up verb | To rise from a lying or sitting position. |
| strike back verb | To respond to an attack by attacking one's opponent or opponents. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.
- I can't just drop out of school.
- I don't need to go to...
- Kid, where'd you come from?
- I'm sorry, you're saying there's a multiverse?
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 never really driven |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was actually having · was just sitting · was thinking |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should have · should all |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm being · you're saying · We're talking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 26 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: detention /dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/, inflation /ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/, theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like backpack, multiverse, singularity.
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.