Shadowing Practice: RIO 2 (YTP) - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Closer.
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Oh, really?
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Closer?
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Um...
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You brought my jewel back to me.
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I thank you.
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Awwwwwww.
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I'm gonna f* you now.
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Oh.
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I'm gonna hug you now.
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Oh.
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Yeah, they had us the first half, I'm not gonna lie.
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They had us.
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Hey, birds!
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Come back!
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They left without me!
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Again!
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That's messed up.
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*Sigh
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Sigh Sigh Sigh Sigh Sigh *
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Well, well, well.
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What?
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What do we have here?
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You're on our side.
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Sorry.
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Heads, tails.
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I hate this job.
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Okay, you're in.
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Really?
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Not you.
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You.
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Watch and learn, waterboy!
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*cough
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cough cough cough cough cough *
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*cough
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cough cough cough cough cough *
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*cough
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cough cough cough cough cough *
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*cough
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cough cough cough cough cough *
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*cough
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cough cough cough cough cough *
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*cough
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cough cough cough cough cough *
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*cough
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cough cough cough cough cough cough cough Grunts *
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Why are you hitting yourself?
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Why are you hitting yourself?
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That was our chance.
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Oh, I'm so excited!
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Prepare the Tangapult.
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Oh no!
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Let's do this!
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Charlie, make me fly again!
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Oh!
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Now get him, tiger!
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Oh poop.
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Meanwhile, in our universe...
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Bow before the conquering cockatune!
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What is your problem, dude?
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Why are you hitting yourself?
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Why are you hitting yourself?
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Miss anything No, I'm uh um Bob.
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Yes.
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Bob.
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The bird.
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Okay, Bob, whatever.
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Show the jigah!
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Well at first, I was afraid.
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I was petrified.
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BORING!
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We are the amazing Capoeira Turtles!
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My leg!
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*Gasp
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Gasp Gasp Gasp Gasp Gasp *
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*Gasp
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Gasp Gasp Gasp Gasp Gasp Gasp Okay, we are cooked.
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You might as well get it.
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Weapon of mass destruction. Do it!
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Nice throw!
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Yes!
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What do you even know about humans?
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Oh!
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I know everything!
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They trap you!
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They destroy your mind!
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Polly want a cracker?
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Polly want a cracker?
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*punch
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punch punch punch punch punch *
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*punch
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punch punch punch punch punch punch punch punch punch DISGUSTING!
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Linda!
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This is incredible!
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Mmm!
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So good and tasty!
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Check me out!
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Hold up!
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Wait a minute!
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Oh my god!
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Go!
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A few moments later.
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*Gunshot
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Gunshot Gunshot Gunshot Gunshot Gunshot *
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*Gunshot
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Gunshot Gunshot Gunshot Gunshot Gunshot *
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Whoa!
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Ah!
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Hello!
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Uh, okay!
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Ah!
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What is that?
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No, no, those are breath mints.
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Uh, not that you need one.
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But they're good.
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You eat them.
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Oh, whoa!
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You stupid!
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No, no, no, no, no!
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That's the whole box!
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Oh no, oh no, oh no!
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Stop it.
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Get some help.
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Get that!
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Out of here!
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No!
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What are you doing?
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What are you doing?
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What are you doing?
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I need to search from higher ground.
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Oh!
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Jacuzzi.
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Blue, let me tell you something.
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If anything, and I mean ANYTHING, ever happens to you, I will take care of your family.
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Alright buddy, sleep well.
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Goodnight, Juju!
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Goodnight!
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Hey, what is this?
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Practicing with this video is a fun way to boost your conversational skills! The dialogue is full of casual, real-life exchanges—think exclamations, sarcasm, and quick reactions—that mirror how people actually talk. This makes it perfect for shadowing technique practice: you can mimic the rhythm, tone, and energy of the speakers, which helps you sound more natural. Plus, the mix of emotions (frustration, relief, humor) gives you a chance to practice expressing feelings, a key part of fluent communication. Whether you’re using a shadowing app or just repeating lines aloud, this video keeps practice engaging and relatable.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Let’s break down 3 key phrases from the video to level up your speaking:
- "They had us the first half, I'm not gonna lie." This casual expression admits being tricked or surprised. "Had us" means "fooled us," and "I'm not gonna lie" adds honesty. Use it to share a relatable moment: "The movie twist had me the first half, I'm not gonna lie."
- "That's messed up." A common way to say something is unfair or wrong. It’s informal but widely used. Example: "He took all the snacks? That's messed up."
- "Watch and learn, waterboy!" "Watch and learn" challenges someone to observe your skill, while "waterboy" (a playful insult) implies they’re inexperienced. Use it lightheartedly: "Watch and learn, rookie—this is how you fix a bike."
Common Pronunciation Traps
Pay attention to these tricky sounds and accents in the video to improve your English pronunciation:
- "Gonna" (instead of "going to"): This contraction is fast and casual. Practice saying it as "gonna" (not "go-na") to sound natural in conversations.
- "Messed up": The "ed" in "messed" is a soft "t" sound, not a full "d." Say "mess-t up" quickly, not "mess-ed up."
- Intonation in questions: Lines like "Closer? Oh, really? Closer?" rise in tone at the end, showing surprise. Mimic this rise to make your questions sound more expressive.
Try shadowspeak—repeating lines right after the speakers—to master these nuances. With practice, you’ll notice your pronunciation and fluency improve in no time!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was petrified · are cooked |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna f · gonna hug · gonna lie |
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.