Shadowing Practice: TANGLED Clip - "Bad Horse" (2010) Disney - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Well, I hope you're here to apologize.
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No, no, no!
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Put me down!
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Stop it!
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No!
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Let me go!
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Get me!
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Get me!
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, easy, easy, slow down,
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easy, easy, easy, that's it,
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now sit, sit, what, now drop the boot, Drop it.
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Aww.
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You're such a good boy.
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Yes, you are.
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Are you all tired from chasing this bad man all over the place?
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Excuse me?
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Nobody appreciates you, do they? Do they?
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Oh, come on.
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He's a bad horse.
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Oh, he's nothing but a big sweetheart.
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Isn't that right, Maximus?
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You've got to be kidding me
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Look, today is kind of the biggest day of my life
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And the thing is, I need you not to get him arrested
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Just for 24 hours and then you can chase each other to your heart's content, okay?
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And it's also my birthday
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Just so you know
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i could get used to a view like this yep i'm used to it guys i want a castle
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ah the kingdom it is beautiful clapping dancing general merry -making not a care in the world
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at least for most folks see that handsome fellow running for his life
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that is me they just can't get my nose right and
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that tower well in
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that tower there lived a girl who was just waiting for her life to begin
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we really hit it off how you doing
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gentleman that i am i decided to help her i'm prepared to offer you a deal she could not resist me.
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I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice.
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Here comes the smolder.
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You coming, Blondie?
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And before we knew it, we began to uncover some secrets.
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I have to know what they are.
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I mean, this is serious stuff that just might turn this kingdom upside down.
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Flynn?
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Ryder!
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Run!
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Head down.
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Head down.
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Arms in.
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Arms in.
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Knees apart.
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Knees apart.
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Knees apart?
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Look out!
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Something brought you here.
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Fate, destiny.
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A horse.
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Gossam, your finest table, please.
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Who's that?
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They don't like me.
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Who's that?
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Let's just assume for the moment that everyone in here doesn't like me.
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Lynn!
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Look out!
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This is kind of an off day for me.
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This doesn't normally happen.
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Go.
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Live your dream.
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I will.
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Your dream stinks.
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I was talking to her.
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They just can't get my nose right.
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Ha -ha!
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Ryder!
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Enjoy prison!
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I'll miss the sound of your laughter!
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Ah.
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Alone at la - Alright,
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listen, I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice.
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Here comes the smolder.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “TANGLED Clip - "Bad Horse" (2010) Disney”. This video has 79 sentences and 439 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:13. The speaker talks slowly, about 84 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| knee noun | /ni/ | In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank. |
| chase verb | /t͡ʃeɪs/ | To follow at speed. |
| rider noun | /ˈɹaɪ̯.dəː/ | An old Dutch gold coin with the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it. |
| castle noun | /ˈkɑːsəl/ | A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or… |
| fate noun | /feɪt/ | The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events. |
| folk noun | /foʊk/ | People, persons. |
| handsome adjective | /ˈhæn.səm/ | Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly |
| resist verb | /ɹɪˈzɪst/ | To attempt to counter the actions or effects of. |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| destiny noun | /ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/ | That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will. |
| apologize verb | /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ | To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends |
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
| laughter noun | /ˈlæftɚ/ | The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound. |
| upside noun | /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ | The highest or uppermost side or portion of something. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look out verb | To be vigilant and aware often as an imperative to alert a person to danger. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're such a good boy.
- Nobody appreciates you, do they?
- They just can't get my nose right.
- I'll miss the sound of your laughter!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was just waiting · was talking |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the biggest · your finest |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to do · have to know |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, didn't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 whoa, knee, chase.
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.