Shadowing Practice: Sonic Travels to the Backrooms - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The I
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think we're
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okay.
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How do I get in that room though?
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Guys Oh fucker!
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What was that?
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What was that?
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Okay, wait.
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You seem very busy today, huh?
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Yep.
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Well, I don't want to seem nagging or anything, but, um, what you working on?
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Remember a few months ago when I told you about that strange place that I fell into?
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I do?
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I've been thinking ever since I fell through our very own floor on how that was even possible.
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Or what if there was a potential way to get back there?
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Wait, go back?
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Yes, that place felt different.
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And something was very off about it, but I can't explain why.
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Okay, hold on.
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Let's go back for a sec.
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I don't really want to be that guy or anything, but you sure you didn't hit your head?
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Or could it be, you know, it's a side effect of a concussion?
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I appreciate your concern, but it wasn't.
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The walls, the carpet, and the hum of these often-like lights that I saw there?
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It felt way too real to be imagined.
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Honestly, I believe you, buddy.
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You have no reason to lie.
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However, if you wanted to travel to that place...
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Oh, like you said yourself, the fall was a complete random event with no rational explanation of how you did it.
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Well, I might have a solution for that.
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Introducing the Quantum Phaser Device.
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Wasn't that an alien translator at some point?
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Yes, but it's been re-impurposed, and it's still a work in progress.
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But the central idea is that this device will tear open a portal
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and will allow us to phase through to another plane of existence.
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That's way more than my hedgehog brain can comprehend, Tails, But how would you know if something like that would even work?
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It all comes down to quantum tunneling.
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Please elaborate.
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Basically, quantum tunneling is when the wave's length of electrons, protons, and atoms match the speed of each other.
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And it allows solid matter to phase through solid surfaces.
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Well, let's pretend for a second I understood all of that, but, you know, in case I didn't, care to put it into simpler terms?
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Think of it like a ghost being able to pass through walls and objects.
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Gotcha, so you're basically saying we can teleport through walls.
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But, even if that was true, how would that allow us to go back to that place?
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I mean, wouldn't we go through the wall, the floor, or get ourselves decapitated through some weird physics?
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Only one way to find out.
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Wait, don't you wanna plan this out first?
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Just like you always say, an adventure waits for no one.
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Now, uh, are there potential side effects to this?
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If everything goes right, then we should relatively face through the other side easily.
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If not, our entire body matter will be erased and evaporated from existence.
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Oh, lovely.
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Uh oh, is that supposed to happen?
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I'm not sure why though.
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I think this device may be malfunctioning.
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The End Haha!
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It worked!
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Finally something I created finally worked!
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You see Sonic?
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Sonic?
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Oh no...
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The device!
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I'm
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going to go. Where are you, Sonic?
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Tails?
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Hello?
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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Everything just looks the same.
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Man, what the hell is this place?
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Oh, come on, bud.
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You gotta be around here somewhere.
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I hope.
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I'm sorry.
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The I'm
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sorry so
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The End
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Hey, who said that?
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There's more to this place than you realize.
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Hey Tails, are you around here?
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Sonic!
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Oh, finally!
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So glad to finally see your face again!
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Same, just can't believe your device actually worked!
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T- was this the place you were referring to for many months now?
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Kind of...
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Odo, it looks awfully different from when I remembered it.
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It's almost like there were two different places.
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Strange...
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Well, uh, anyways, as much as I love new adventures, this place is very unsettling, and I think it's best we get the hell out of here.
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Unfortunately, we can't.
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I don't have the device.
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You, uh...
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You what?
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It must have fell somewhere in this maze when we fell through.
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So, it could literally be anywhere in this...
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...multiplex.
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I guess so.
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Oh...
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Looks like we have no other choice, right?
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Where's this place supposed to be at?
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I'm not even sure.
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Although, judging by the look of the walls and carpet, it seems like this endless maze is a warm stretch version of an office.
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Fascinating.
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Ran through these halls not too long ago, but it seems to never end.
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Doesn't help that this giant space gives off isolated vibes either.
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Hmm.. very interesting.
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What the heck was that?
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That's right.
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I think it left.
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Oh!
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No!
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The device!
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I'm not going to die.
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I'm not
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sure what you're doing.
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Huh?
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We're back?
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Yes, we are.
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How'd we get sent to the beach, though?
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I'm really confused as well.
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But it might be because the device phased us out to a random location that it could find.
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Whatever the case may be, I'm just glad we're out of that maze.
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Something just felt wrong about us being there.
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And seeing those monsters weren't really a delight to see.
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I agree.
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Though it leaves me with a lot of curiosity and questions.
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I feel like researching will fill this void that I've been needing lately.
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Okay, buddy.
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Listen.
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I'm glad you found something that excites your work, but think logically here.
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That place was gigantic with a lot of empty spaces and hallways that led to nowhere.
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Not to mention, the unknown creatures that inhabit that area.
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For your safety, I think it's best if you stop going any further, Tails.
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You're right, Sonic.
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It just sucks with that discovery being so unique.
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Hey, come on.
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Let's get some chili-dum- Whatever you want to cheer you up.
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After we find out where home is...
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What? so I'm
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sorry.
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I'm sorry.

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Learn English with YouTube: Dive into "Sonic Travels to the Backrooms"

Watching videos like "Sonic Travels to the Backrooms" is a fun way to practice English—especially for IELTS speaking practice. The dialogue between Sonic and Tails is full of natural, everyday language, making it perfect for improving your speaking and listening skills. Let’s break down what makes this conversation a great learning tool.

The Scenario: Adventure and Curiosity

The video follows Sonic and Tails as they discuss a mysterious "Backrooms" dimension Sonic once fell into. Tails introduces a "Quantum Phaser Device" to reopen a portal, leading to a mix of technical talk and casual banter. This scenario mirrors real-life conversations where people explain ideas, ask questions, and debate plans—exactly the kind of interaction you’ll need for English speaking practice.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "I don't want to seem nagging": A polite way to say you don’t want to bother someone. Great for IELTS speaking when asking follow-up questions.
  • "a work in progress": Describes something still being developed. Useful for talking about projects or skills (e.g., "My English is a work in progress").
  • "put it into simpler terms": Asking someone to explain something clearly. Essential for clarifying ideas in conversations.
  • "only one way to find out": Suggesting the best way to learn is by trying. Natural for discussing plans or experiments.
  • "potential side effects": A common phrase when talking about risks. Helpful for IELTS speaking tasks about technology or science.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice Pronunciation & Flow

Shadowing is a proven technique to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to do it with this video: 1. Watch a 30-second clip (e.g., Tails explaining quantum tunneling). 2. Pause, then repeat the lines aloud, mimicking the tone and speed. 3. Focus on linking words (e.g., "it's a work in progress" becomes "itsaworkinprogress"). Use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the original. This will help you sound more natural in real conversations—key for IELTS success!

By analyzing dialogues like this, you’ll build practical vocabulary and confidence. So, hit play, start shadowing, and turn your YouTube time into effective English speaking practice!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going onI've been thinking · I've been needing
Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its resultif that was true, how would that · If not, our entire body matter will be
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itbe imagined · will be erased

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →