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Shadow and speak.
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Real interviews.
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Real accents.
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Here's your challenge.
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Listen to the clip, shadow the lines during the pause, and repeat three times.
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Finish with the ultimate round.
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Speak right along with the star for maximum immersion.
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Let's start!
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So the week before, or two weeks before, I'd slipped a disc in my neck.
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in Portugal doing a stunt on some cobbles in the armour.
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So the week before, or two weeks before,
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I'd slipped a disc in my neck in Portugal doing a stunt on some cobbles in the armour.
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So the week before, or two weeks before, I'd slipped a disc in my neck.
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in Portugal doing a stunt on some cobbles in the armour.
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And so if you notice when you sort of re -watch any of that really, I'm just, in the last two episodes, I'm just completely kind of still because I couldn't move.
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And so if you notice when you sort of re -watch any of that really, I'm just, in the last two episodes I'm just completely kind of still because I couldn't move.
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And so if you notice when you sort of re -watch any of that really, I'm just, in the last two episodes I'm just completely kind of still because I couldn't move.
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There was a lot of doubles involved in that day and quite minimal swinging from me.
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Like 12 months we shot for I think in the end.
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There was a lot of doubles involved in that day and quite minimal swinging from me.
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Like 12 months we shot for I think in the end.
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There was a lot of doubles involved in that day and quite minimal swinging from me.
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Like 12 months we shot for I think in the end.
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And all those scenes where, like the wedding scene, when we're all together, it became like the last day of school every day.
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We were just losing our mind.
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And then this food is sort of, because we were shooting those scenes for like two weeks and all this food is just rotting.
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And all those scenes where, like the wedding scene, when we're all together, it became like the last day of school every day.
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We were just losing our mind.
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And then this food is sort of, because we were shooting those scenes for like two weeks and all this food is just rotting.
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And all those scenes where, like the wedding scene, when we're all together, it became like the last day of school every day.
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We were just losing our mind.
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And then this food is sort of, because we were shooting those scenes for like two weeks and all this food is just rotting.
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Slowly smelling the place out.
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But I do look back on those scenes with fondness because we had a right old laugh.
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I think I've got some great stuff coming up with Ewan, obviously.
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He plays Eamon.
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Slowly smelling the place out.
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But I do look back on those scenes with fondness because we had a right old laugh.
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I think I've got some great stuff coming up with Ewan, obviously.
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He plays Eamon.
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Slowly smelling the place out.
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But I do look back on those scenes with fondness because we had a right on laugh.
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I think I've got some great stuff coming up with Ewan, obviously, who plays Eamon.
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You know, we've got some exciting sort of new and young actors coming through.
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I don't know, I'm quite looking forward to getting my hands dirty again in the old battles, basically.
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You know, we've got some exciting sort of new and young actors coming through.
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I don't know, I'm quite looking forward to getting my hands dirty again in the old battles, basically.
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You know, we've got some exciting new and young actors coming through.
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I don't know, I'm quite looking forward to getting my hands dirty again in the old battles, basically.
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Because I think that Damon goes on quite a strange journey this year without giving too much away.
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Because I think that Damon goes on quite a strange journey this year without giving too much away.
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Because I think that Damon goes on quite a strange journey this year without giving too much away.
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Great job!
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Now time for the ultimate round.
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Remember, full workbooks and bonus materials are waiting for you on Patreon.
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Let's do this!
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So the week before, or two weeks before,
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I'd slipped a disc in my neck in Portugal doing a stunt on some cobbles in the armour.
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And so if you notice when you rewatch any of that really, I'm just...
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In the last two episodes I'm just completely kind of still, because I couldn't move.
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There was a lot of doubles involved in that day and quite minimal swinging for me.
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Like 12 months we shot for, I think, in the end.
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And all those scenes where, like the wedding scene, when we're all together, it became like the last day of school every day.
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We were just losing our mind.
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And then this food is sort of, because we were shooting those scenes for like two weeks and all this food is just rotting.
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slowly.
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smelling the place out. But...
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I do look back on those scenes with fondness, because we had a right on laugh.
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I think I've got some great stuff coming up with Ewan, obviously.
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He plays Eamon.
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You know, we've got some exciting sort of...
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new and young actors coming through.
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I don't know, I'm quite looking forward to getting my hands dirty again in the old battles, basically.
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Because I think that Damon goes on quite a strange journey this year.
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without giving too much away.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 77 sentences and 967 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:26. The speaker talks at a steady 115 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| swing verb | /ˈswɪŋ/ | To rotate about an off-centre fixed point. |
| slip verb | /ˈslɪp/ | To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction. |
| minimal adjective | /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ | The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree. |
| disk noun | /dɪsk/ | A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object. |
| stunt noun | /stʌnt/ | A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills. |
| armour noun | British standard spelling of armor. | |
| rot verb | /ɹɑt/ | To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria. |
| smelling verb | /ˈsmɛlɪŋ/ | Used in adjectival compounds. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| bonus noun | /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ | Something extra that is good; an added benefit. |
| clip noun | /klɪp/ | Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another. |
| accent noun | /ækˈsɛnt/ | A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to… |
| companion noun | /kəmˈpæn.jən/ | A friend, acquaintance or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies |
| pause noun | /pɔːz/ | A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. |
| cobble verb | /ˈkɑ.bəl/ | To make shoes (what a cobbler does). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| come through verb | To come into a room or other space through a door or passageway. |
| come up with verb | To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it. |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 36 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, couldn't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, immersion /ɪˈmɝʒən/
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 swing, slip, minimal.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were just losing · were shooting |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is just rotting · are waiting |
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.