Shadowing Practice: Severus Snape's Greatest Moments - Learn English Speaking with Video
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There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class.
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As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making.
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However, for those select few who possess the predisposition,
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I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses.
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I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death.
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Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities
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so formidable that you feel confident enough to not pay attention.
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Mr. Potter, our new celebrity.
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Tell me, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?
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You don't know?
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Well, let's try again.
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Where, Mr. Potter, would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar?
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I don't know, sir.
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And what is the difference between Monkshood and Wolfbane?
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I don't know, sir.
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Pity.
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Clearly, fame isn't everything, is it, Mr. Potter? And with Dumbledore gone!
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Good afternoon.
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Now what would three young Gryffindors such as yourselves be doing inside on a day like this?
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Uh...
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We.. we were just...
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You want to be careful.
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People will think you're...
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up to something.
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Let me introduce my assistant, Professor Snape.
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He has sportingly agreed to help me with a short demonstration.
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Now, I don't want any of you youngsters to worry.
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You'll still have your potions, Master, when I'm through with him.
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Never fear.
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One, two, three, Expelliarmus!
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Do you think he's all right? Who cares?
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An excellent idea to show them that, Professor Snipp, but if you don't mind me saying, it It was pretty obvious what you were about to do.
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And if I had wanted to stop you, it would have been only too easy.
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Perhaps it would be prudent to first teach the students to block unfriendly spells, Professor.
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An excellent suggestion, Professor Snape.
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Er, let's have a volunteer pair.
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Potter, Weasley, how about you?
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Weasley's wand causes devastation with the simplest spells will be sending Potter to the hospital wing in a matchbox.
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Might I suggest someone from my own house?
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Malfoy, perhaps?
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Turn to page 394.
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Excuse me, sir.
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Where's Professor Lupin?
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That's not really your concern, is it, Potter?
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Suffice it to say that your professor finds himself incapable of teaching at the present time.
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Turn to page 394.
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Werewolves?
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But, sir, we've just begun learning about redcaps and hinky punks.
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We're not meant to start Nocturnal Beasts for weeks.
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Quiet.
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When did she come in?
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Did you see her come in?
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Now, which one of you can tell me the difference between an animagus and a werewolf?
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No one.
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How disappointing.
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Please, sir.
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An animagus is a wizard who elects to turn into an animal.
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A werewolf has no choice.
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With each full moon, when he transforms, he no longer remembers who he is.
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He'd kill his best friend if he crossed his path.
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Furthermore, the werewolf only responds to the call of its own kind.
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Oh!
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Thank you, Mr. Malfoy.
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That is the second time you've spoken out of turn, Miss Granger.
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Are you incapable of restraining yourself, or do you take pride in being an insufferable know-it-all?
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He's got a point, you know.
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This is mad.
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At this rate, he'll be the only one to argue without dates.
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Wow.
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That's a never-washed.
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Yeah, but then again, he can take himself.
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It might interest you to know that Neville's already got someone.
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Oh!
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Now I'm really depressed.
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Will you go with it?
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I do it.
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Oh, yeah, I know.
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We're Hermione.
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We're a girl.
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We're well spotted.
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Can't we run away.
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Come on.
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Come on.
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It's one thing for a bloke to show up alone.
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For a girl it's just sad.
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I won't be going alone because,
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believe it or not, someone's asked me. And I said yes.
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Oh my God.
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Bloody hell.
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She's lying, right? If you say so.
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Look, we've just got to grit our teeth and do it.
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Tonight when we get back to the common room, we'll both have partners.
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Agreed?
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Agreed.
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Oh!
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Oh!
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You applied first for the Defense Against the Dark Arts post, is that correct?
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Yes. But you were unsuccessful?
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Obvious.
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What is this for me to murder?
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Dragon balls.
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You've just bought yourself a month's detention, McLagan.
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Not so quick, Potter.
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Sir, I really think I should rejoin the party in my date.
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Can surely survive your absence for another minute or two?
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Besides, I only wish to convey a message.
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A message?
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From Professor Dumbledore.
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He asked me to give you his best, and he hopes you enjoy your holiday.
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You see, he's travelling.
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And he won't return until term resumes.
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Travelling where?
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What do you think?
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I think Miss Bell is lucky to be alive.
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She was cursed, wasn't she?
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I know, Katie.
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Off the Quidditch pitch, she wouldn't hurt her to fly.
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If she was delivering that to Professor Dumbledore, she wasn't doing it knowingly.
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Yes, she was cursed.
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It was Malfoy.
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That is a very serious accusation, Potter.
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Indeed.
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Your evidence?
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I just know.
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You just...
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know.
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Once again, you astonished with your gifts, Potter.
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No gifts, Potter.
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Gifts mere mortals can only dream of possessing.
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How grand it must be to be the chosen one.
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Don't tell me now that you've grown to care for the boy.
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Except the trolley.
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Eddie.
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Eddie.
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After all this time.
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Always.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Severus Snape's Greatest Moments”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Potter, professor, sir. This video has 136 sentences and 915 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:22. The speaker talks slowly, about 88 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 30 of its 136 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| werewolf noun | /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ | A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to do so during a full moon. |
| animagus noun | /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ɡəs/ | A person who can transform into an animal. |
| potion noun | /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ | A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical. |
| wand noun | /wɑnd/ | A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority. |
| incapable adjective | /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ | Not capable (of doing something); unable. |
| possess verb | /pəˈzɛs/ | To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own. |
| curse noun | /kɝs/ | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane. |
| asphodel noun | /ˈæsfədɛl/ | Any of the flowering plants of the family Asphodelaceae, especially Asphodelus ramosus and Asphodelus albus; the flower of these plants. |
| astonish verb | /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ | To surprise greatly. |
| bewitch verb | /bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ | To cast a spell upon. |
| bezoar noun | /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ | A mass, usually of hair or undigested vegetable matter, found in a human or animal's intestines, similar to a hairball. |
| devastation noun | /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ | The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste. |
| ensnare verb | /ɛnˈsnɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap. |
| incantation noun | /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ | The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing… |
| infusion noun | /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ | A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) |
| run away verb | To flee by running. |
| show up verb | To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you think he's all right?
- Might I suggest someone from my own house?
- Did you see her come in?
- Will you go with it?
- What is this for me to murder?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have come · we've just begun · you've spoken |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was cursed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 30 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we're, you've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: potion /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/, astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/, devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/, incantation /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/, infusion /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/
- Long words — get the stress right: animagus /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ɡəs/, devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/, incantation /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/, insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/, predisposition /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/
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 werewolf, animagus, potion.
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.