Shadowing Practice: Stephanie Beatriz, Olga Merediz, Encanto - Cast - The Family Madrigal (From "Encanto") - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Morning Abuelo!
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Morning Abuelo!
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Hey!
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When's Matt's gift cabin?
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My cousin's ceremony is tonight.
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What's his gift?
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We're gonna find out!
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What's your gift?
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Who's asking?
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Us?
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Well, us.
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I can't just talk about myself.
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I'm only part of the amazing Madrigals.
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Who's out the amazing Madrigals?
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Ah, you're not gonna leave me alone, are you?
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Tachita, help me out.
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Drawers!
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Floors!
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Let's go!
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And I read our family's wedding's throne There's just a lot you simply got to know So,
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welcome to the family madriga The home of the family madriga We're on our way,
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where all the people are magical I'm part of the family
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madriga We're on our way Where all those people are magical and magical
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I'm part of family madriga Oh my gosh it's them!
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What are the things?
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I can't remember, but I don't know who it is Alright,
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alright, relax It is physically impossible to relax Close everything!
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What are your powers?
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Just tell us what everyone can do!
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And that's why coffee's for grown-ups Might be a bad mom Her mood affects the weather When she's unhappy Well,
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the temperature gets weird My Pio Bruno We don't talk about Bruno!
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They say he saw the future One day he disappeared Oh!
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And that's why mom would get that here's her deal Oh!
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The truth is she can heal you with a meal Oh!
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Her recipes are remedies for real If you're impressed,
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imagine how I feel, mom!
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Welcome to the family, Madrigal The home of the family Madrigal Hey, coming through!
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I know it sounds a bit fantastical and magical But I'm part of the family Madrigal
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So I fell in love with family Madrigal And now they're part of her family Madrigal Sergio Felix married,
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Peppa and my dad married Julieta That's Abuela,
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she gave an Abuela Madrigal Abuela Madrigal, let's go, let's go! go.
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We swear to always help those around us and earn the miracle that somehow found us.
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The town keeps growing, the world keeps turning,
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but work and dedication will keep the miracle burning.
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And each new generation must keep the miracle burning.
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Wait, who's a sister and who's a cousin?
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There's so many people.
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How do you keep them all straight?
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OK, OK, OK, OK.
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So many kids in our house,
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so let's turn the sound up You know why?
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I think it's time for a Grand Kids Roundup!
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Grand Kids Roundup!
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Cousin Olores can hear a pin drop Camilo's say chips,
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Antonio gets his gift today My older sisters,
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Isabella and Lisa One strong one grateful,
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perfect in every way Isabella!
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Roll the flowers as the town goes wild Isabella!
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She's the perfect golden child Lisa!
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Lisa!
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And Lisa!
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Super strong!
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The beauty and the bronze, you know who's on!
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That's the great of Riquella!
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That's life in the family Madrigal!
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Whoa!
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Now you know the family Madrigal!
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Whoa!
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Where all the people are fantastical and magical!
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Whoa!
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That's who we are in the family Madrigal Adios But what's your gift?
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Well I got a ghost wife of a Madrigal
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But now you all know the family Madrigal I never met this ticket Auto-buy and grab my girl
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We'll just review the family Madrigal Let's go to Mirabel It's work with Abuela
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and Nikki I've got my machine in a little bit My mom really at that,
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I think he was better with just one out of a box My dad always team girl,
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he's like saying, bro, but he's being well Hey,
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you said you wanted to know what everyone does,
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I got sisters and cousins and My primo called me Lo,
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we'll come until he makes you smile today My cousin Dolores
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can hear this whole quote is a mile away Look at my sister,
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I know what you can marry my sister If you want it between me like me,
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she's got a prima donnie over for too much And thank you,
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but I really gotta go My dad was amazing And I made my dad was so Well Isabel What are you doing?
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Uh, they were just asking about the family and...
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She was about to tell us about her super awesome gift!
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Oh, Mirabel didn't get one.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills by engaging with the lively and magical world of the Madrigal family from the song "The Family Madrigal" featured in the animated film Encanto. This interactive practice will enhance your ability to recognize and articulate various vocabulary related to family, magic, and personal attributes. As you shadow the characters' dialogue, you will also work on improving your English pronunciation and fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Abuelo: Grandfather
  • Cousin: A child of one's uncle or aunt
  • Gift: A special ability or talent
  • Magical: Relating to magic; enchanting
  • Miracle: A remarkable event that is often attributed to a supernatural force
  • Weather: The state of the atmosphere at a specific time
  • Recipe: A set of instructions for preparing a dish
  • Sister: A female sibling

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique while learning English with YouTube, follow these tailored practice tips:

  • Listen Closely: Play the video and listen to the rhythm and tone of the characters’ voices. Pay particular attention to the inflection and emotions displayed during specific lines.
  • Pause and Repeat: After each line or phrase, pause the video and repeat it out loud. This allows you to mimic the pronunciation and emotional tone of the speakers.
  • Focus on Speed: The characters speak fairly quickly, so don’t hesitate to slow down the video playback if necessary. Gradually increase the speed as you become more confident with the dialogue.
  • Engage Emotionally: Try to mirror not just the words but the emotions involved in the song's performance. This will help you remember phrases better and add depth to your speaking.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or a recording device to capture your voice as you shadow. Listening to yourself will highlight areas where you can further improve your English pronunciation.

By incorporating these practices into your routine, you will find yourself better equipped to converse like a native speaker, understand context effectively, and truly embody the magic of the Madrigal family's charming world. Embrace the shadowspeak method as a way to improve your communication skills and bring a touch of enchantment to your English learning experience.

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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