Shadowing Practice: Tommy Finds Who Blew Up The Garrison | Peaky Blinders - Learn English Speaking with Video
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THEY CONFER
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It happened at exactly 7am.
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Nobody saw anything.
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The trails were not in the area.
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Mrs Shelby, you got any idea of how to do it?
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Aren't I?
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It was something to do with the gas.
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Just been fitted.
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Madam, the structure's not yet declared safe.
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Madam!
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This is all over the place.
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Confetti?
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Confetti?
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You can go.
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Right. Who?
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Who did this to us?
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Thank you.
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Jusky.
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Oh, sh.
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I hear there was a bit of a bang here a part of time.
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Gas and electric don't mix.
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I would have thought they would, aye.
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How's business all our ways, Mr. Shelby?
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You know something?
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In these times of hunger and hardship, business is surprisingly good.
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Which one of you is the peaky blown, that devil?
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Gentlemen.
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Thomas Shelby.
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You blew up my pulp.
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Anger defeats fear.
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Good.
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You blew up my pulp.
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Tommy has a reputation to uphold.
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A reputation for not being scared of anything.
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In all the world, violent men are the easiest to deal with.
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So tell me, which brand of rebel are you, eh?
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I read somewhere that you, Paddy, started fighting amongst yourselves now.
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The King offers you a peace treaty, and you start a war about it.
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That's funny.
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Don't you think?
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A war about peace?
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So are you for the treaty or against the treaty?
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Forgive me, I get confused.
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You were one decision away from death, Mr Shelby. So stop fucking smiling.
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Your name is Irene O'Donnell.
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You have a son at the Cherrywood Road School in Harbourn.
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He has horns on his legs.
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His name is Sean.
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He comes last in every race.
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Poor boy.
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Poor boy, if the race was important.
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Do you know what I mean?
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Or Ian O'Donnell?
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There are other ways of carrying out this mission.
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Please allow me to put a bullet in this scum Tinker's head.
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No. He researches his enemies.
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That's why he's been chosen.
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I am chosen.
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I'm chosen.
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Could the chosen one smoke?
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A vacancy has appeared, and you're going to fill it.
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Jones and I am. By an informed consensus.
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I have things to do.
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So perhaps you could tell the chosen one what he has been chosen for.
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From now on, Mr. Shelby, you shut your fucking gypsy mouth and listen to your instructions.
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Oh, my God.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 66 sentences and 391 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:59. The speaker talks slowly, about 65 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| treaty noun | /ˈtɹiti/ | A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact. |
| reputation noun | /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ | What somebody or something is known for. |
| pulp noun | /pʊlp/ | A mixture of wood, cellulose and/or rags and water ground up to make paper. |
| madam noun | /ˈmædəm/ | A polite form of address for a woman or lady. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| violent adjective | /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ | Involving extreme force or motion. |
| trail noun | /tɹeɪl/ | The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the… |
| anger noun | /ˈæŋɡə/ | A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm… |
| bang noun | /ˈbæŋ/ | A sudden percussive noise. |
| amongst | /əˈmʌŋst/ | Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst. |
| devil noun | /ˈdɛvəl/ | An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| bullet noun | /ˈbʊlɪt/ | A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed. |
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
| inform verb | /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ | To communicate knowledge to. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| blow up verb | To explode or be destroyed by explosion. | |
| carry out verb | /ˈkæ.ɹi aʊt/ | To hold while moving it out. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, aren't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/
- Long words — get the stress right: reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/
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 treaty, reputation, pulp.
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 | he's been chosen · has appeared · has been chosen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | been fitted · been chosen · has been chosen |
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.