Shadowing Practice: Phineas and Ferb – It’s About Time! clip3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Peter the Panda is my new nemesis.
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We met at an Evil Genius Expo in Seattle and, well, me and Peter, we just instantly disliked each other.
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And then he foiled a little evil scheme of mine.
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I didn't plan it that way, it just happened.
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Peter the Panda, be a dear and go get us a soda.
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It's not that I don't hate you anymore, I do, but look, I just think it's time for us to, you know, take a break and start fighting other people.
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Thank you, Peter the Panda.
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I'd offer you one, Perry the Platypus, but I think it's better if we just have a clean break, don't you?
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So, where was I?
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Oh, yes!
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So, Peter the Panda, you think you have outwitted me!
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Perry the Platypus, you're making this harder than it needs to be.
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Go on, it's over now.
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Oh, that?
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That's a Freezenator Ray, but...
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I don't want to explain it again, I just gave the whole spiel to Peter, but...
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Don't worry, he's stopping me.
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He's got it well in hand.
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Goodbye!
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Curse you, Peter the Panda!
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You!
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I thought I'd toss you out!
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Hey, what's this?
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Stealing part of a display is very serious.
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Almost yelling serious.
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And last, but circuitly not least...
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Heh heh.
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Huh?
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Mom!
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Can I get you boys anything?
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Anything at all?
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Well, uh, yeah.
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Like I said before, we seem to be missing this piece.
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Hmm, looks familiar.
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I'll keep my eye out for it.
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Ah!
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There it is!
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Cool.
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Thanks.
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Without your schemes my life it seems is empty I spend all my time keeping you from doing wrong
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You were my only nemesis I'd foil your plans but still I miss The moments when we didn't get along
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So search your heart please,
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Dr. D And I am sure that you will see That you were always meant to be My only lifelong enemy
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But now you're doing battle With a panda from Seattle I miss the moment when we didn't get along.
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Darling, can I have five dollars for the audio tour?
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Sure.
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Amateurs.
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Mom!
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Phineas and Ferb are on the gadgets to the ages exhibit and they're doing something to this chair thing?
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And Ferb is using that hose thingy that makes sparks and he's wearing that mask that goes like this?
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And you have to come with me right now!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Phineas and Ferb – It’s About Time! clip3”. This video has 52 sentences and 513 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:19. The speaker talks at a natural 155 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 52 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| panda noun | /ˈpɑndə/ | A brahmin who acts as the hereditary superintendent of a particular ghat or temple, and is regarded as knowledgeable in matters of genealogy and ritual. |
| foil noun | /fɔɪl/ | A very thin sheet of metal. |
| audio adjective | /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ | Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. |
| steal verb | /stiːl/ | To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it. |
| mask noun | /mæsk/ | A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| instantly adverb | /ˈɪnstəntli/ | At once; without delay. |
| amateur noun | /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ | A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or… |
| exhibit verb | /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ | To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest. |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| curse noun | /kɝs/ | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane. |
| soda noun | /ˈsoʊdə/ | Sodium bicarbonate. |
| spark noun | /ˈspɑɹk/ | A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction. |
| toss verb | /tɔs/ | To throw with an initial upward direction. |
| dislike verb | /dɪsˈlaɪk/ | To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get along verb | To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I didn't plan it that way, it just happened.
- Don't worry, he's stopping me.
- I thought I'd toss you out!
- Can I get you boys anything?
- I'll keep my eye out for it.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're making · you're doing · they're doing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll keep · will see |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | needs to be · have to come |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, didn't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 panda, foil, audio.
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.