Shadowing Practice: The Time-Turner | Full Scene | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Harry?
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I saw my dad.
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What?
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He sent the Dementors away.
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I saw him across the lake.
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Listen, Harry, they've captured Sirius.
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Any minute the Dementors are going to perform the kiss.
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You mean they're gonna kill him?
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No, it's worse.
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Much worse.
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They're going to suck out his soul.
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And, Master, you've got to stop them.
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They've got the wrong man.
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It's true, sir.
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Sirius is innocent.
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It's Scabbers who did it.
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Scabbers?
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He's my rat, sir.
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He's not really a rat.
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Well, he was a rat.
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He was my brother Percy's rat.
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But then they gave him an hour and...
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Who does we know the truth?
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Please believe us.
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I do, Miss Granger.
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But I'm sorry to say the word of three 13-year-old wizards will convince few others.
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A child's voice, however honest and true, is meaningless to those who have forgotten how to learn.
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For those who've forgotten, have a listen.
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A mysterious thing, time.
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Powerful, and when meddled with, dangerous.
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Sirius Black is in the topmost cell of the Dark Tower.
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You know the laws, Miss Granger.
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You must not be seen when you would do well, I feel, to return before this last chime.
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If not, the consequences are too ghastly to discuss.
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If you succeed tonight, more than one innocent life may be spared.
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Three turns should do anything.
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Oh, by the way, when in doubt, I find retracing my steps to be a wise place to begin.
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Good luck.
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What the bloody hell was that all about?
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Sorry, Ron, but seeing as you can't walk.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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It's all that.
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What just
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happened?
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Where's Ron?
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7.30.
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Where were we at 7.30?
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I don't know.
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Going to Hagrid?
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Come on, and we can't be seen.
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Hermione!
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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Hermione, wait.
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Hermione, will you please tell me what it is we're doing?
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You!
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You foul and loaded them evil little cockroaches!
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But.. that's us.
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Hermione, no!
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It's not worth it.
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This is not normal.
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This is a time-turner, Harry.
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McGonagall gave it to me first term.
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This is how I've been getting to my lessons all year.
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You mean we've gone back in time?
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Yes.
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Dumbledore obviously wanted us to return to this moment.
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Clearly something happened, he wants us to change.
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Good punch.
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Thanks.
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Come on, let's go.
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Malfoy's coming.
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Run, go away from me.
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Not a word that anyone understood.
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Okay.
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I'm gonna get that jumped up in my blood.
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Mark my words.
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That felt good.
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Not good.
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Brilliant.
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Come on.
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We should be at Hagrid's.
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Look, Buckwheat's still alive. Of course.
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Remember what Dumbledore said.
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If we succeed, more than one innocent life could be spared.

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Exploring the Magic of Dialogue: A Look at the Time-Turner Scene

The video captures a tense moment from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, where Harry, Hermione, and Ron race to save Sirius Black. The dialogue is filled with urgency, emotion, and vivid language—perfect for practicing real-life English communication. Whether you’re a fan of the series or just looking to improve English pronunciation, this scene offers a dynamic way to learn.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “They’ve got the wrong man.” A direct way to argue someone is innocent—great for debates or explaining mistakes.
  • “When in doubt, retracing my steps is wise.” Useful for problem-solving; means “go back to the start when confused.”
  • “The consequences are too ghastly to discuss.” A dramatic way to say “the results are really bad”—adds flair to warnings.
  • “What the bloody hell was that all about?” A casual (and slightly blunt) question to ask for clarity in confusing situations.
  • “I find retracing my steps to be a wise place to begin.” Polite advice for someone stuck—works in work or personal settings.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Scene

Shadowing (or shadowspeak) is a proven technique to master pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to use this video: 1. Watch once to understand the story. Focus on the characters’ emotions—urgency, fear, determination. 2. Listen again and pause after each line. Repeat it out loud, mimicking the tone and speed. Use a shadowing app if you need help matching pace. 3. Record yourself and compare to the original. Notice differences in stress (e.g., “innocent life” vs. “innocent life”). 4. Practice with a partner—take turns playing Harry, Hermione, and Dumbledore. This builds confidence in real-time conversation. 5. Repeat daily for a week. You’ll soon notice your speech sounds more natural, just like the characters!

Learning English with YouTube doesn’t have to be boring—this scene turns practice into an adventure. So grab your headphones, hit play, and start shadowspeaks your way to fluency. You’ve got this!

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.