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Tom, who's your favorite actor in the whole world?
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You can say.
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Liam Hemsworth is up there, man.
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He's great.
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He's great, isn't he?
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Hunger Games is really good.
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Any other Hemsworths that...
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Luke Hemsworth is also super talented.
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Yeah.
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Super, super talented.
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And if you have one more Hemsworth, any, would there be...
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I think...
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Would it start with a C?
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India Hemsworth has potential.
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India.
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She could grow up to be a great actress one day, I'm sure.
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Okay, let's move on.
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Tom Holland is an all -around funny
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and down -to -earth person who has recently come out to
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confirm his relationship with Zendaya after having some negative thoughts on
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the press for revealing it to the public before either of them were ready.
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Despite that, that's the cost of Hollywood and being a star.
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Over the course of his career, he's shown his funny side even going as far as playfully poking fun and teasing people around him.
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Yeah, I can't actually swing from building to building.
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I'd love to be able to do that.
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Paparazzi, of course, is a round -the -clock issue when it comes to celebrities, even the nicest ones like Selena Gomez, who actually apologized to them after she told them that she was getting a little frightened.
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Tom Holland is no exception to this, as when he is spotted during an airport security check, and it looks like he tries to play it off nicely, but you can tell he's severely irritated at this point.
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There was an interview with Chris Hemsworth where they playfully insult one another.
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Tom, who's your favorite actor in the whole world?
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Liam Hemsworth is up there, man.
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He's great.
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He's great, isn't he?
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Hunger Games is really good.
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Any other Hemsworths?
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Luke Hemsworth is also super talented.
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Yeah.
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Super, super talented.
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And if you have one more Hemsworth, would there be...
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I think...
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Would it start with a C?
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India Hemsworth has potential.
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She could grow up to be a great actress one day, I'm sure.
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Okay, let's move on.
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He even insults Darth Vader, comparing him to Loki.
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I don't think there is a villain out there that is as beloved as Loki.
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You know?
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I mean, Darth Vader wouldn't give as good an interview, would he?
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He's not fun.
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It'd be so boring.
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Recently his film Uncharted, which released back in February of this year, is now the most streamed film on Netflix.
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No news on a second installment, however, fans are eager to know as the video game
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that the film is based on has multiple story arcs that could be further fleshed out in a second film.
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He takes a job at Anthony Mackie during Ace Comic Con about a Falcon movie after he's revealed
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that he hasn't seen Spider -Man Homecoming.
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I need to watch this movie.
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You ever seen Spider -Man Homecoming?
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I haven't seen the Falcon movie.
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Oh no, there isn't one.
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Sorry.
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And some Marvel trivia for you.
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How old was Tom Holland when he was casted in Avengers Infinity War?
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Leave your answer in the comments down below
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and stick around to the end of the video to find out if your answer was correct.
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But real quick, make sure you guys check out our Instagram page linked down in the description.
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There's a ton of interview moments and memes, so make sure you check it out and give us a follow.
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Tom Holland responds to Chris Hemsworth when both of them were playing with the action versions of the Avengers for an interview.
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Here we have the Avengers and they've been kind enough to put Thor in here, but what I know is that I can also wield the hammer.
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Who's the kid now, Thor?
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Best of friends, best of friends.
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I'm a little scared of you, not gonna lie.
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I haven't had anything to do with you yet.
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I beat your ass.
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You can sit down.
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He also hilariously reacts to Jake Gyllenhaal doing an impression of him.
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I'm Spider -Man!
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Is that supposed to be funny?
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I'm Spider -Man.
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Okay, I got one.
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Hold on, check this one out.
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similarly to when Tom Holland was trying to get Chris Pratt to say
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that he was his favorite actor him and Chris Hemsworth do the same thing
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and it doesn't quite go as planned Luke Hemsworth is also super talented
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super super talented and he's got to have one more Hemsworth and he would there be
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I think we'll start with a C.
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India Hemsworth has potential.
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Rumors started circulating around that Tom Holland would, or at least should, voice his Spider -Man character in the new Spider -Man freshman year,
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which is an animated series of his high school years before his days in Captain America Civil War.
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As of now, it's actually still unclear as to who will voice the high school version of Peter Parker.
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Granted, Tom Holland still has a lower -pitched voice and could still pass as a high school student.
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However, one of the reasons I believe is
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because it would be unnecessarily expensive as bringing on the same actor over
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and over increases the value and ups their pay for each film or series.
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Other theories have been circulating that he just doesn't have time to do
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so or perhaps they didn't offer him enough pay for what he knows he's worth.
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He actually pokes a little fun at Zendaya's laugh during an interview as well.
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Will Zendaya laugh?
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Okay, so...
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Do your like gasp laugh that you do.
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So here's the thing...
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That's what you do nothing actually comes out
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And for a trivia question Tom Holland was 19 at the
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time of being casted for Infinity War During an interview back in November of last year Tom Holland revealed
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that he does have a cutoff age for playing his famous spider -man character which is 30.
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Holland walks back his age limit later on in the interview saying that he might do Spider -Man 4, 5, and 6, finish when I'm 32, and never make another.
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But that comment is thrown in alongside his extensive range of ambitions.
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He wants to be James Bond, he wants to be a stay -at -home dad, and he wants to be a producer.
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I have you guys.
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I guess you guys were a superpower.
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That's a cool superpower to have.
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Shout out FOS.
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Friends.
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The other two were such losers.
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Loners.
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Further news came out about whether
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or not for sure Tom Holland will bring his voice to the series after the animation panel during this year's Comic -Con, revealing that he will not,
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but other famous faces like Norman and Doc Ock will appear.
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Thank you Tom.
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The series is still far off, however, with a 2024 release time.
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There was a question asked if Zendaya was in a Justin Bieber music video.
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Of course, she wasn't, but she did admit she posted a dance video of a song of his when she was 15.
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And Tom kind of jokingly calls her out.
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Is Zendaya in Justin Bieber's music video?
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No. I would be so hyped.
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I was never in a Justin Bieber video.
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I made a dance video to a Justin Bieber song when I was like 15.
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For everyone watching, the video of Zendaya Dance and Justin Bieber will be playing in the description.
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No. Click the link in the description.
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Like, subscribe, the link is in the description.
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He even takes revenge on Robert Downey Jr. during an interview kind of photobombing.
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Again, I wouldn't like him if the movies weren't good.
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You know, it just so happens that this spider...
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You're in the middle of the movie.
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No. I'm gonna pull up a check.
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Now hold on a damn second.
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Just because I did this to you in Berlin doesn't mean alright alright.
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I even wore glasses to try.
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This is very RDJ, right?
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It's very good.
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You really are taking cues from the master now.
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So what did you guys think of all this?
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Are you a fan of Tom Holland and do you expect him to do another Spider -Man film?
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With the post -credits scene of Venom, it feels like it's a for sure thing by this point, but could be in its very early stages of development.
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Yo!
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So I'm going to do presser today, just look around, uh, and I'm super excited to share it with everyone.
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Today's our last day of press, so happy days.
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Today, operation dodge the paparazzi.
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Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments down
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below Make sure you subscribe with notifications on for more videos
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like this That's it for today though We'll see you all next time with a brand new video
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I'm not on the sidewalk Tom, right here Hi, can I get a photo?
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Get the photo?
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How are you guys doing?
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Tom, Tom The new shot

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What You'll Practice in This Lesson

Ever wanted to sound more natural in casual English conversations? This lesson uses funny moments from Tom Holland's interviews to help you practice shadowing technique—a proven way to boost pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency. You'll mimic Tom's playful tone, quick back-and-forths, and everyday phrases, making your speaking sound more like a native. Perfect for learners ready to move beyond basic drills and into real-life communication!

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • Playfully poking fun: Teasing someone in a friendly way (e.g., "Tom loves playfully poking fun at his co-stars").
  • Round-the-clock: Happening all the time (e.g., "Paparazzi are a round-the-clock issue for celebrities").
  • Play it off: Act like something isn't a big deal (e.g., "Tom tried to play it off, but he was clearly irritated").
  • All-around: Skilled in many areas (e.g., "Tom is an all-around funny and kind person").
  • Beloved: Loved by many (e.g., "Loki is a beloved villain in the Marvel universe").

Practice Tips for Shadowing Success

Tom speaks quickly with lots of energy—great for training your ears and mouth! Here's how to use the shadowing technique with this video:

  1. Watch a 10-second clip, then pause. Repeat it immediately, copying his tone and pauses. Focus on how he stresses words like "super" or "boring" for humor.
  2. For phrases like "play it off nicely," slow down first to get the pronunciation right, then speed up to match his pace. This builds english speaking practice that feels natural.
  3. Notice how he uses short sentences and questions ("Hunger Games is really good, isn't he?") to keep the conversation flowing. Mimic this to sound more conversational.

With consistent practice, you'll start to "shadowspeak"—speaking in sync with native speakers—without even thinking. This lesson isn't just about learning words; it's about sounding confident and connected, just like Tom!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its resultif you have one more Hemsworth, would there
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis spotted · is based · was casted
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhasn't seen · haven't seen · they've been
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingperson who has · character which is

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →