Shadowing Practice: Piper and Phoebe Start Using Warlock Magic [CLIP] | Charmed | TNT - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Thought you said there was nothing in the book.
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Well, now there's just a whole bunch of weirdness in it.
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Look.
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Hamlock killing spell?
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That doesn't belong in here.
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But it does have possibilities.
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Piper.
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I'm sorry, I don't know what I was...
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Piper? In here, somehow.
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You blinked.
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I did not.
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Only warlocks do that.
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Piper, you did it.
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Hey, where have you been?
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Uh.. brainstorming.
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How's it gone here?
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Your sister's blinking.
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I'm...
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I'm sorry, what...
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Okay, I admit it was definitely weird, but it was kind of fun.
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I was in there, and I was thinking about the kitchen, and then suddenly, boom, here I was.
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That is so cool.
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Except that it's a warlock's power. So what?
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They're always trying to get one of ours.
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It's about time we get one of theirs.
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Try it, Pheebs.
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Okay, what do I do?
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Just think and blink.
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Catch us if you can!
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Have you tried it yet, Leo?
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It's a real head rush.
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Do you realize how serious this is?
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You're blinking.
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The book is changing.
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Maybe we're blinking because of the book.
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The book is changing because of you.
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It is an extension of you.
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Huh.
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I should care about that.
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But I don't.
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This is what I was afraid of.
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Whoever's got Prue is somehow reaching you, too.
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Okay, Leo, I could tell this really upsets you, but I gotta tell you, I really like this whole think-it-and-it-happens deal.
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I mean, just think of the time we could save, not chanting.
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Piper, Phoebe, you have to fight this.
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Or we could answer the door. For Prue's sake, stop.
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Don't tell me what to do.
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Phoebe, I need your help.
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I am so tired of helping people. So glad you're home.
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We have some new floral sketches we'd like you to see.
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Now's not really a good time.
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They're welcome to come in, Leo.
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I've revisited the dinner menu, Piper, and you are going to be thrilled.
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I have some dynamic choices that I...
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I want pigs in blankets.
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It's nice to see a bride who still has a sense of humor this close to the big day.
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No. I want.. pigs in bl...
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Marie seems very scared.
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I always had her pegged as an ice queen.
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Oh, what a great idea.
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Now there is a freezing power with kick.
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Have you guys lost your minds?
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Oh, Leo, get on board.
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Whatever it is, this is fabulous.
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You can't imagine the freedom, the power.
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Phoebe, that is evil talking.
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You have to fight it.
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What did you ever see in him?
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I don't know.
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He is kind of a stick in the mud, isn't he?
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Oh, another great idea.
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May I be my guest?
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All right, think about the power of the three.
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Oh.
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Oh, look at all the fun we've been missing.
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And this is just the beginning.
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See you, Leo.
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Thank you.

What You'll Learn from This Dialogue

This clip is perfect for english speaking practice, focusing on two key skills: expressing excitement and debating consequences. Notice how Piper and Phoebe use phrases like "that is so cool" and "I really like this whole think it and it happens deal" to convey enthusiasm—great for IELTS speaking practice, where showing emotion matters. You’ll also learn to argue a point gently, as Leo does with "You have to fight this," a useful tactic for discussions. These real-life interactions mirror the conversational style tested in exams and daily life.

Listen For These Sounds

Connected speech and reductions are everywhere in this video. Listen for "I don't know what I was"—the "t" in "don't" is soft, almost silent, linking to "know." Phoebe says "it was kind of fun" with "kind of" reduced to "kinda," a common casual reduction. Also, "catch us if you can" blends "catch us" into "catchus," showing how native speakers connect words. Practicing these links will make your speech sound more natural, whether you’re using a shadowing site or repeating lines aloud.

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm and Stress

To mirror the speakers’ rhythm, focus on stress. In "Hemlock killing spell, that doesn't belong in here," stress "Hemlock," "killing," "spell," and "doesn't" to emphasize the surprise. Phoebe’s "I was in there, and I was thinking about the kitchen" stresses "in," "thinking," and "kitchen" to build narrative flow. For shadow speak practice, repeat these lines, pausing where the speakers pause, and stressing the same words. This will help you match the natural cadence of English, making your speech easier to follow and more engaging—key for both casual chats and IELTS success.

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.