Shadowing Practice: RATATOUILLE Clip - "Remy Making Soup" (2007) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Let's go, let's go!
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We shall!
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Oh no!
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Oh no!
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One hit!
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Remy!
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What are you waiting for?
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Is this gonna become a regular thing with you?
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You know how to fix it.
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This is your chance.
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I'm
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going
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to go to the next episode.
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I'm sorry.
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Oh!
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What did the customer say?
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It was not a customer.
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It was a critic.
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Eagle?
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Céline Leclerc.
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Leclerc?
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What did she say?
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She likes a soup.
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Wait.
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What do you mean, wait?
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You're the reason I'm in this mess!
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Shh, shh, shh, shh!
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Someone's asking about your soup!
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What are you playing at?
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Ah, Paris, France.
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Home of the finest restaurants and the greatest chefs in the world.
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Sire, two others, serve salmon.
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All my life, I've wanted to be one of them.
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You may think that's a strange dream for a rat, but I've always believed that with hard work and a little luck, it's only a matter of time before I'm discovered.
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RUN!
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Yes, I'm gonna have it!
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Do you know what would happen if anyone knew we had a rat in our kitchen?
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Go!
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Take it away from here, garbage boy!
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Don't look at me like that!
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You're the one who was getting fancy with the spices!
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I need this job.
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I've lost so many.
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I don't know how to cook, and now I'm actually talking to a rat as if you...
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Did you not?
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You understand me?
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I can't cook.
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But you can, right?
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Look, don't be so modest.
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You're a rat for Pete's sake.
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Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
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We just need to work out a system so that I do what you want.
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Stop that!
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Stop what?
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Stop that!
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Clicking me out!
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I want to make things, Dad.
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Stay away from the humans.
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It's dangerous.
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Now shut up and eat your garbage.
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How did you do that?
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Let's do this thing!
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You gotta taste this!
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You detect that?
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An oaky nuttiness?
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Oh, I'm detecting nuttiness.
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We hate to be rude, but we're French.
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I have a secret.
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I have a rat.
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You have a rat?
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She's toying with my mind, taunting me with that rat!
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Has the war had way?
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The war!
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It's getting away!
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Together, we can be the greatest chef in Paris!
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Ratatouille?
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You're in Paris now, baby!
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My town!
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Oh!
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Oh!

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills by focusing on a memorable scene from the animated film "Ratatouille." As you engage with the dialogue between the characters, you will enhance your comprehension and pronunciation through targeted shadowing techniques. This clip showcases the theme of pursuing one's dreams, even in the most unexpected circumstances. By shadowing the characters, you will learn to articulate phrases naturally and gain confidence in using conversational English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • chef: a professional cook.
  • customer: a person who purchases goods or services.
  • critic: someone who evaluates or judges the quality of something.
  • mess: a troublesome or confused situation.
  • odd dream: a dream that might seem unusual or unexpected.
  • spices: substances used to add flavor to food.
  • kitchen: a room where food is prepared and cooked.
  • modest: having or showing a moderate estimate of one's own skills.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique as you watch the video clip. Focus on mimicking the speed and tone of the characters' dialogue. Here are some specific strategies:

  • Watch and Listen: Play the video multiple times, listening carefully to how the characters deliver their lines.
  • Slow It Down: Use a shadowing app to adjust the playback speed if necessary. Slower speeds can make it easier to mimic pronunciation and intonation.
  • Repeat in Real Time: Choose a short segment of the dialogue to practice. Pause after each sentence and repeat immediately in sync with the character's speech.
  • Focus on Emotion: Notice the emotional tone behind the dialogue. Incorporate this into your shadow speech to make your practice more authentic.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or a recording app to track your progress. Listen to yourself to identify areas for improvement.

By utilizing these methods, you will enhance your ability to communicate effectively while learning English with YouTube, improving your fluency and confidence in speaking. Embrace this fun and engaging lesson from "Ratatouille" and enjoy the process of mastering English through practice!

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.