Shadowing Practice: Shin Chan Episode 2 - Love Is Legally Blind - Learn English Speaking with Video

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One, two, three, huh!
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Gym Gym!
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Love is Legally Blind!
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Hey, that's my boy!
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It's so nice to see the children back at the school with the rope jumping and the teasing of the beefy ones.
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Once my testicles really send, I'll be back to normal, too.
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Chin, with our recent problems, we can't afford a neck break for at least six more months.
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I'm upside down because it's an American school.
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Boo says they're all upside down there.
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Boo's a very intelligent boy.
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Ah, the thrill of the bald-faced lie.
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But seriously, come down from the tree.
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I'm your principal, so you have to obey.
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So the cops never linked you to the Ench Cave, huh?
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No, I could still be ruined.
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Then I'm thinking you can't tell me what to do.
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Still blackmailing me?
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Don't feel special.
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You're not my first time.
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He's lived a full life.
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Oh, there you are, Inchi.
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Can I grab you for a minute?
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I remind you there are witnesses, and I will scream.
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I'm a fighter now.
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You know, abusing you and the other teachers for two years on
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that cot made me realize I might have a slight problem, maybe.
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I mean, that's what my mom thinks, and she's been right about other things, like getting my tubes tied with a double knot.
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That's bigger than you saw, I believe.
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I can't believe it.
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They both have square-shaped glasses!
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I finally know their secret!
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Teach me the true art of love! Of love?
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What's that?
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What I saw you doing in the bathroom one time.
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Can we talk about this away from the other kids?
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I always wondered what anyone could see in either of you, but now I realize you wound each other with your square-shaped glasses, which you clearly bought at the same love store.
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Wait, our glasses?
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I guess they do look similar.
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They're identical.
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That's why you have love touches.
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Any touching you saw us do in the past had nothing to do with love, trust me.
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To be honest, Jim, Miss Polly and I wear prescription glasses because we each have a very rare medical condition.
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These shades protect my girlishly fragile corneas.
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And I wear these because when I don't, the anger comes.
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We didn't get prescription so we could do this alleged touching.
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Uh-huh, uh-huh.
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So has our awkward conversation cleared things up?
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I'd say I have a very impressive grasp on it now.
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At last, we finally taught you something.
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You have.
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You got your glasses for other reasons, and the super love magnetism they caused was just a happy side effect.
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We're not in love!
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Don't hate it, celebrate it!
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If you're not gonna listen to what we say, then why don't you just get your own square-shaped glasses?
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See if they make you a darn wine, DiMarco.
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Oh, great idea!
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Hello, haunted butt.
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Now that you have square-shaped glasses, I can't keep my hands off you.
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Should we kiss?
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Yes, all over.
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Ah, no shit, stop!
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I don't think you mean it!
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That's not how I imagined it being.
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Masso cries a lot, doesn't he?
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Yeah...
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But onto something that matters!
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Becoming legally blind!
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Mom always says sitting too close to the TV will make my eyes suck.
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That's a healthy start.
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This footage of Koska Bay Gardens was taken just...
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Glasses, here I come!
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...unidentified man set the grounds ablaze with what's been called- Glasses, here I come faster!
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...uncontinable new power over fire, killing 83.
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The police department will arrest until this heartless murderer of men, women, children- Whoa, it's way too much ugly!
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Reading in the dark hurts your eyes too, which is why I never read in case of a sudden solar eclipse.
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But if Glasses gets your tail, bring them all!
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Here goes.
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I hope this book has a lot of pictures.
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Whoa!
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Don't you think we've had enough closet hijinks for one week, Shin?
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I was just thinking a theme could help tie all these random stories together.
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Ultimate Cap Lob will return after this word from our non-licensed medical sponsor.
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Trying to kill your eyeballs makes you hungry.
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Are you hyperactive, mischievous, obsessed with your bowels, are criminally selfish?
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Because the cause might be simpler than you think.
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You might not be blinking enough.
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This commercial isn't speaking to me at all.
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Oh, you have lost again, marketers!
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I just want to eat my salty Whitescrackers in peace.
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You'll die alone. So salty!
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Not blinking can make you blind or give you realistic eyes like this.
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That wouldn't fit our drawing style.
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But I need to go blind or I must not blink.
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If you or someone you love is suffering from under-blinkage, call about our four times per day pill.
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This revolutionary treatment is cheaper than you think because it isn't government approved.
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It cannot blink!
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Sleeping on a newspaper?
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Are you training him to be homeless?
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Uh-uh.
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I think he's trying to hurt his eyes.
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I'm not sure why he suddenly thinks blindness is a good thing.
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Handicapped parking and a free German Shepherd?
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It's not that crazy.
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One eye strenuous day later, our little Shin-Chan was forced to admit defeat, even after his most brilliant plan for optical damage failed.
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I can't believe Mom wouldn't buy me that flesh-eating acid.
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Like anything with acid, it could be that bad.
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That, my friends, is some grade A fan service.
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Let's hear it for the bonus panty shot!
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So, you're glad you saw that?
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Yeah, of course, Musso.
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Took a mental picture.
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It was like 10 megs.
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Um, you do know if your vision sucked, you wouldn't have seen that tawdry display.
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Well, that's what the glasses would be for, silly face.
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But what if a grizzly bear had broken my glasses just before the panty shot?
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Oh, for the first time my plan has a flaw.
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Over there!
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We can't give the kids any reason to think something happened between us once or countless times.
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Yes, or between me and Miss Katz, or me and Miss Anderson, or me and Mr. K, or me and the former janitor.
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Please, Miss Katz!
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I'm begging you!
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Teach me the true secret art of love!
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Clearly you know!
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Did Miss Anderson put you up to this sarcastic attack?
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No, this is all me!
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You're the only teacher without glasses or a boyfriend who's loyal!
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Please!
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You don't want to be like me.
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I haven't had a man since Crocs came out.
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Good, I don't like men!
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Okay, well I guess he's moved on from the glasses idea then.
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I feel foolish.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with an entertaining excerpt from the popular "Shin Chan" episode titled "Love Is Legally Blind." This animated content offers a humorous and vibrant context for practicing English speaking skills. As you listen to the dialogue, you will focus on understanding unique expressions and cultural references while improving your pronunciation and fluency. This lesson serves as a great opportunity for English speaking practice, particularly for those preparing for the IELTS speaking practice section, as it highlights conversational nuances found in everyday interactions.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Legally blind - a term used to describe someone with very limited vision.
  • Principal - the head of a school (often the one in charge).
  • Blackmailing - the act of threatening someone to gain something from them.
  • Prescription glasses - eyewear prescribed to improve vision.
  • Thrill of the bald-faced lie - excitement derived from telling a blatant untruth.
  • Touching - physical contact, often used in a romantic or affectionate context.
  • Awkward conversation - a discussion that is uncomfortable or filled with tension.
  • Grasp - a firm understanding of a concept.

Practice Tips

To optimize your learning experience and enhance your shadow speech skills, consider the following tips while watching "Shin Chan":

  • Shadowing Speed: The dialogue in this episode has a playful yet sometimes quick speed. Begin by listening to a short segment multiple times, then repeat what you hear immediately after. This will help you capture the rhythm and tone of the characters’ speech.
  • Be Expressive: The humor in the episode relies heavily on expression and tone. Don’t hesitate to mimic the characters’ expressions and emotions to practice the nuances of English conversation.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or any recording device to capture your shadowing attempts. This will allow you to compare your pronunciation and intonation with the original audio.
  • Focus on Vocabulary: The vocabulary in this episode is both fun and relevant. Try using the new phrases in your own sentences during practice to solidify your understanding.
  • Engage with Friends: If possible, find a language partner to discuss the episode after watching it. This will enhance your conversational skills further and provide valuable learn English with YouTube material.

By consistently practicing with content like this, you will be well on your way to improving your English speaking abilities and boosting your confidence in a variety of social contexts!

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.