Shadowing Practice: Preason Break 1.sezon 1. bölüm (0 - 3.58 dk.) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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That's it Can I just, you know, look at it for a minute?
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You're an artist, Sid.
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You're telling me you're just going to walk out of here and I'm never going to see it again?
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There's a good chance of that, yes.
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Most guys, you know, for the first one, they start with something small.
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Mom, girlfriend's initials, something like that.
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Not you.
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You get a full set of sleeves all in a couple of months.
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It takes guys a few years to get the Yankee back.
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I don't have a few years.
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Wish the hell I did.
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Let's go.
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the vault open it we can't the branch manager's not here
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where is he it's lunchtime he's at white castle white castle
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it's a fast food restaurant they serve those little square burgers
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i know what it is i'm not playing games open it
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sir you have a half million dollars cash in your bag don't you think it would be better
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This is the police.
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You are completely surrounded.
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Put down your weapon.
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Put down your weapons now.
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rarely in the case of armed robbery do we hear a
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plea of no contest are you sure about this mr schofield
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i'm sure your honor your honor we'd like to recess
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if we could my client's a bit confused at the moment
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i'm not your honor he is your honor perhaps you should
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heed your representation's advice take some additional time to consider your response i've already done
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that your honor i'll retire to my chambers to determine sentencing courts recess until 1 30.
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uncle mike i didn't want you to come go home lj i didn't want you to see this
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he's not gonna take this well can you blame him he's your nephew he's beginning to get the idea
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that anybody he attaches himself to is going to end up in prison
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and he's not the only one who's starting to feel that way michael will you give us a minute
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 32 sentences and 332 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:31. The speaker talks slowly, about 94 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| castle noun | /ˈkɑːsəl/ | A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or… |
| recess noun | /ˈɹiˌsɛs/ | A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening. |
| chamber noun | /ˈt͡ʃeɪ̯mbɚ/ | The private room of an individual, especially of someone wealthy or noble. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| uncle noun | /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ | The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent. |
| rarely adverb | /ˈɹɛəɹli/ | Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. |
| burger noun | /ˈbɝ.ɡɚ/ | A hamburger. |
| retire verb | /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ | To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness. |
| nephew noun | /ˈnɛf.ju/ | A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew). |
| robbery noun | /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ | The act or practice of robbing. |
| plea noun | /pliː/ | An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty. |
| sleeve noun | /sliv/ | The part of a garment that covers the arm. |
| vault noun | /vɑlt/ | An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building. |
| surround verb | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. |
| attach verb | /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ | To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| put down verb | To insult, belittle, or demean. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, didn't. 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.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like castle, recess, chamber.
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.