Shadowing Practice: Shrek Forever After (2010) - Puss Let Himself Go Scene (6/10) | Movieclips - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello?
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Fiona?
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You should not be here, senor.
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Puss?
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You've gotta be kidding me.
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Feed me, if you dare.
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Puss, what happened to you?
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You got so fa...
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Fancy.
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Do I know you?
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Where's your hat?
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Where's your belt?
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Your wee little boots.
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Boots!
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For a cat!
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But your puss in boots.
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Maybe once.
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But that is a name I have outgrown.
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That's not the only thing you've outgrown.
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Hey!
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I may have let myself go a little since retirement,
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but hanging up my soul was the best decision of my life.
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I have all the cream I can drink and all the mice I can chase.
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I'll get him later.
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Oh, puss, what have I done to you?
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You've gone soft.
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Well, I do get brushed twice a day.
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Look, it's not too late to fix it.
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All you have to do is help me get a kiss from Fiona.
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What are you doing?
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Hey!
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Can I help you with something?
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Well, I know how stressful mounting a rebellion can be.
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Rallying the troops, planning the attacks,
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so I brought you a little something to ease the tension.
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A gift basket?
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You're welcome.
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So, let's see what you got.
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Heart-shaped box of slugs.
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Ooh.
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Skunk-scented candle.
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Mmm.
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But this really isn't the type of...
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And ooh, what's this?
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Coupons!
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Let's see, good for one free foot massage, a mud facial.
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Oh, and here's one, good for one free kiss.
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Let's cash it now.
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Look, I don't know what this is all about,
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but I'm trying to run a revolution.
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So unless you have Rumpelstiltskin's head in there,
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I suggest you take your gift basket,
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get out of my tent,
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and go make yourself useful.
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Wow.
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You're right.
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I am sorry.
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I was just trying to be friendly.
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No hard feelings.
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An apologetic hug.
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And a quick kiss goodbye.
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Ow!
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Hey, hey!
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Ah!
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Wait!
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Is that mistletoe I see?
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Ah!
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Hey, Shre!
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Are my babies cute?
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Or do they make people feel uncomfortable?
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Where did we find that guy?
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Could it be true?
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Have the years of Prima and Pampery made me soft?
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Don't be silly.
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Now who's a pretty kitty?
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I am.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills using an engaging scene from the animated movie "Shrek Forever After." This clip features a conversation between characters discussing changes in their lives, emotions, and humorous elements. By focusing on dialogues filled with expressions and everyday vocabulary, you will gain insight into conversational English while improving your pronunciation and intonation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Let myself go - To become less fit or less concerned about one's appearance.
  • Feed me, if you dare - A playful challenge, implying one should offer something (often food) with the risk of a funny or mischievous response.
  • Outgrown - To have grown or changed past a former interest or state.
  • Stressful - To describe a situation that causes anxiety or pressure.
  • Rallying the troops - To gather people for a cause or to encourage them to take action.
  • Gift basket - A collection of items, usually given as a present.
  • Free foot massage - A relaxing treatment for feet, provided without charge.
  • Mud facial - A skincare treatment involving mud, often applied to the face to cleanse or rejuvenate.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience on this shadowing site, follow the shadowing method while watching the scene. Here are some tips tailored specifically for the speed and tone of this video:

  • Start by watching the clip without subtitles at a slower speed. This ensures you grasp the overall context and the emotions conveyed.
  • After familiarizing yourself with the dialogue, use a shadowing app to practice. Play the video in segments, pause after each phrase, and repeat immediately after the characters. Focus on mimicking their intonation and rhythm.
  • Pay attention to the playful and humorous tones used, which can enhance your expressiveness. This tone is important for engaging conversations and is particularly relevant for IELTS speaking practice.
  • Attempt to incorporate the new vocabulary into your own sentences after shadowing. This reinforces your understanding and usage of the phrases you've learned.

By integrating these techniques into your practice routine on websites dedicated to English learning, you can improve your speaking skills and gain confidence in using conversational English in real-life situations.

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.

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