Shadowing Practice: sam and bucky being a comedic duo - Learn English Speaking with Video
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More kills than anyone in Hydra history.
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That was before the serum.
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They all turn out like you?
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Worse.
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You used to wear newspapers and new shoes.
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Can't read that in the museum.
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Just like that, we're supposed to be cool?
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This stuff tends to draw a crowd.
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Can you move your seat up?
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No. You know, he kind of tried to kill me.
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What the hell is that?
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Everyone's got a gimmick now.
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You have a metal arm?
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That is awesome, dude!
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You have the right to remain silent!
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Oh god.
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Hey buddy, I think you lost this!
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Those wings call them fiber?
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Is this stuff coming out of you?
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That would explain the rigidity -flexibility ratio, which, gotta say, that's awesome.
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I don't know if you've been in a fight before, but there's usually not this much talking.
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Alright, sorry, my bad.
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Guys, look, I'd love to keep this up, but I've only got one job here today, and I've got to impress Mr. Stark, so I'm really sorry.
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What?
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You couldn't have done that earlier?
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I hate you.
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Hey, Cap, we got a situation here.
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God, I love this place.
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Yeah, don't start celebrating.
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Sam.
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Go ahead.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “sam and bucky being a comedic duo”. This video has 32 sentences and 202 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:00. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 9 of its 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| silent adjective | /ˈsaɪ̯lənt/ | Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. |
| buddy | /ˈbʌdi/ | A person far removed from the conversation. |
| ratio noun | /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ | A number representing a comparison between two named things. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| fiber noun | /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/ | A single elongated piece of a given material, roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibers to form thread. |
| flexibility noun | /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/ | The quality of being flexible, whether physically or metaphorically. |
| impress verb | /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ | To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably. |
| serum noun | /ˈsɪɹəm/ | Blood serum used as a blood product, in the practice of medicine: blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals (human or nonhuman), containing antibodies… |
| gimmick noun | /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ | A trick or device used to attain some end. |
| rigidity noun | /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ | The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape. |
| wing noun | /wɪŋ/ | An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly. |
| newspaper noun | /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ | A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality… |
| tend verb | /ˈtɛnd/ | To look after (e.g. an ill person.) |
| suppose verb | /səˈpoʊz/ | To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. |
| celebrate verb | /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ | To extol or honour in a solemn manner. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| turn out verb | To end up; to result. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- They all turn out like you?
- Just like that, we're supposed to be cool?
- Can you move your seat up?
- You have a metal arm?
- You couldn't have done that earlier?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I've, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: ratio /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/, shoe /ˈʃu/
- Long words — get the stress right: flexibility /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/, rigidity /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/
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 silent, buddy, ratio.
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.