Shadowing Practice: Tabitha Gets In Trouble After Standing Up To A Bully | Bewitched - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Class dismissed.
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It's because you have to stay off the school.
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You'd better let go of me.
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What if I don't, huh?
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What if I don't?
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You'll see, you big bully.
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Meanwhile, I wouldn't hurt a fly.
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Maybe not, but you're going to love eating them, you...
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You big bully frog. And don't forget that...
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Tabitha, you're the first frog freak I've ever met, so I'm not just sure how to deal with you.
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But let's begin by putting the frog back in the terrarium.
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But this frog isn't the frog you think it is.
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Tabitha, the terrarium.
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You heard me, Tabitha.
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Put that frog back where it belongs.
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But honest, this frog isn't really a frog.
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A frog isn't really a frog.
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I mean, he's a frog, but he really isn't.
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Stop this nonsense and put that frog back.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Tabitha, I realize this hasn't been a very good first day for you.
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But I'm perfectly aware that it isn't entirely your fault.
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Tabitha, will you look at me when I'm speaking to you?
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I'm sorry.
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You're the product of an overprotective mother.
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And I just wish...
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Never mind.
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My mommy's gonna wonder where I am.
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I'd better run.
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Goodbye.
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I must say I admire your cool.
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It's only a five-minute walk from our house to school, which let out 15 minutes ago.
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Darren, you're being overly concerned.
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As a matter of fact, here comes Tabitha now.
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How do you know?
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How does she know?
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Oh, boy.
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I'm really wigging out.
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Hi, honey.
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Hi, Daddy.
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Oh, hi, honey.
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How was school?
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Oh, it's still there.
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You see, I told you there was nothing to be worried about.
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Well, I'd better get back to work.
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Mommy, can I go play outside?
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Oh, sure.
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You want a snack, some milk and cookies?
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Yes, thank you.
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In a minute.
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I'm trying to change you back.
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Tabitha, where did you get that frog?
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Mommy, you'll never guess what happened.
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Is that frog who I think he is?
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You're smart, Mommy.
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You only needed one guess.
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It's Charlton.
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I thought you said you were gonna try and control yourself.
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I tried and tried, honest.
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But Charlton grabbed me after class, and he kept twisting my arm and hurting me.
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So what could I do?
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You could have punched him in the nose or kicked him in the shins.
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Anything would have been more ladylike.
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The trouble is I can't change him back.
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What are we going to do?
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Well, the first thing we're going to do is not panic.
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The second thing we're going to do is call Charlton's mother.
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She's probably worried sick.
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Come on.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Tabitha Gets In Trouble After Standing Up To A Bully”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: frog, Tabitha, Mommy. This video has 70 sentences and 445 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:12. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 12 of its 70 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| honey noun | /ˈhʌni/ | A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. |
| bully noun | /ˈbʊli/ | A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or… |
| meanwhile adverb | /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ | During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place. |
| belong verb | /bɪˈlɒŋ/ | To have its proper place. |
| punch noun | /pʌnt͡ʃ/ | A hit or strike with one's fist. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| panic noun | /ˈpænɪk/ | Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare. |
| twist verb | /twɪst/ | To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force. |
| nonsense noun | /ˈnɒn.səns/ | Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning. |
| cookie noun | /ˈkʊki/ | A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm. |
| admire verb | /ədˈmaɪɹ/ | To regard with wonder and delight. |
| snack noun | /snæk/ | A light meal. |
| dismiss verb | /dɪsˈmɪs/ | To discharge; to end the employment or service of. |
| overly adverb | To an excessive degree. | |
| shin noun | /ʃɪn/ | The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) |
| let out verb | To release. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What if I don't?
- Tabitha, will you look at me when I'm speaking to you?
- Mommy, can I go play outside?
- You want a snack, some milk and cookies?
- Tabitha, where did you get that frog?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've ever met · hasn't been |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love eating · kept twisting |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | you're going to love · gonna wonder · gonna try |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm speaking · you're being · I'm really wigging |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 32 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, isn't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: terrarium /təˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/, overprotective /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/
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 honey, bully, meanwhile.
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.