Shadowing Practice: The World of Ever After High | Ever After High™ - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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They told you everything was waiting for you.
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They told you everything was waiting for you.
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They told you everything was set in stone.
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You're a trial, you're a real,
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you're more than one together.
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However you go, ever and ever after high.
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Once upon a time, in a land beyond imagination,
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comes the tale of Ever After High.
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A high school for the next generation of fairy tales.
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Each student is charged with following in the footsteps of their fairy tale parents,
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ensuring our classic stories will continue to be told.
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But one student, Raven Queen,
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daughter of the Evil Queen,
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doesn't want to follow in her mother's villainous paths.
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And can you blame her?
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I mean, who wants to be the most hated of them all?
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Run!
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She is evil!
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What if I want to choose my own happily ever after?
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And this rebellion did not sit well for the royals at the school.
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Led by Apple White.
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Daughter of Snow White.
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She has to do it.
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I mean, if she never poisons me,
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then I'll never fall asleep.
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And I'll never be kissed by my prince.
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And I'll never become queen.
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And I'll never have my happily ever after.
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And so we find a school divided.
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You have the royals who were promised their happily ever afters.
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Like Apple's best friend forever after, Briar Beauty.
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Daughter of Sleeping Beauty.
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If I'm gonna be catching Z's for a hundred years,
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I gotta live it up now.
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Ashlyn Ella, the royal daughter of Cinderella.
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New shoes?
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And Blondilocks, daughter of Goldilocks, who's also a royal.
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Uh, kind of.
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On the other hand, you have the rebels,
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who feel they should be able to conjure up their own destinies.
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I'm Cedar Wood, and I pledge to follow my friends Pledge to follow my destiny and be the next Pinocchio.
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Well, I mean not the next Pinocchio And then there's Cerise Hood daughter of Little Red Riding Hood
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Let's just say well she's hiding a secret a big bad secret
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Madeline Hatter daughter of the Mad Hatter Hello narrators It's a little hot toxic day She can hear us
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and since every fairy tale needs a Prince Charming Ever After High is full of Prince Charmings Hey Raven Uh,
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you look gored.
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I mean, great. And of course there's...
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Wait, what?
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Only ten seconds left?
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There's so much more to say!
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Ashlyn and Hunter are secretly dating.
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There's a giant named Tiny.
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Hi.
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And the headmaster has a brother.
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He's locked in a secret library underneath the school.
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And so, there you go.
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The story of Ever After High.
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The end...
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...is just the beginning.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will delve into the enchanting world of storytelling through the lens of the animated series "Ever After High." You will practice your english speaking practice skills by focusing on character dialogues and narrative plot points. By engaging with this transcript, you will enhance your vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and gain confidence in speaking through a unique storyline that blends classic fairy tales with the theme of self-discovery. This practice is particularly beneficial for those preparing for exams like the IELTS speaking practice, as it allows you to articulate thoughts and emotions effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Happily ever after - A phrase commonly used in fairy tales to indicate a joyful ending.
  • Destiny - The predetermined course of events in someone's life.
  • Royal - Related to a king, queen, or other members of the monarchy.
  • Rebel - A person who resists or defies authority or tradition.
  • Follow in footsteps - To emulate someone's actions or way of life.
  • Secret - Something kept hidden from others.
  • Charmed - To be under the influence of magic or to be enchanted.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning, concentrate on shadowing the spoken phrases from the transcript. Start by playing the video at a slower speed to catch the nuances of pronunciation and emotion in each character's voice. Use the shadow speech technique, where you repeat phrases immediately after hearing them, mimicking the speed and tone of the speakers.

To practice, follow these steps:

  • Listen to a short segment of the transcript, focusing on a specific character's dialogue.
  • Paus the video and repeat what you heard, trying to match the tone and emotion.
  • Record yourself and listen for pronunciation differences, adjusting as necessary.
  • Gradually increase the speed of playback as you become more comfortable, which is particularly useful for IELTS speaking practice to prepare for real-life conversations.
  • Engage in discussions about the themes of the video with fellow learners, which will provide context and enhance your fluency through practical english speaking practice.

By integrating these techniques regularly, you'll enrich your vocabulary and improve your speaking confidence in both casual and formal scenarios!

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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