Shadowing Practice: Turning Red Exclusive - Extended Preview (2022) | Vudu - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You are about to enjoy a free preview from the Disney and Pixar film Turning Red.
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Now available.
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You ready?
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Let's do this.
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Oh snap, that's all.
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You good-or-nothing posers!
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I'm telling your mothers!
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Our family runs one of the oldest temples in Toronto, and the most unique.
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Instead of honoring a god, we honor our ancestors.
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And not just the dudes, either.
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Our most revered ancestor, Sun Yi, was a scholar, poet, and defender of animals.
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She dedicated her life to the creatures of the forest,
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especially the Red Panda, which she loved for its fiery coat and mischievous nature.
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Ever since, the Red Panda has blessed our family with good fortune and prosperity.
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And it can bless yours, too!
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Bye-bye!
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Bye-bye.
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See you next time.
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Thanks for coming.
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Give me five.
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Yeah.
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Come on, Dad's making dinner.
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Ooh.
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Oh, my God.
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Oh, my God.
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I should've listened to his mother and married Ling Yi.
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Totally.
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Xu Yi is so two-faced.
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She's just using him to get to the throne.
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She'll probably stab him on their wedding night.
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Mm-hmm.
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They always just wouldn't do something.
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Mm-hmm.
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Mm.
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Perfect.
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Yes.
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You've hurt their hips.
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You've seen their moves.
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And now you get to experience them live.
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The worldwide population, 4 Town, will be kicking off their North American tour.
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Tickets on sale now.
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Oh my gosh.
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Who are these hip hoppers?
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And why are they called Fourtown if there are five of them?
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Uh, I don't know.
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Some of the kids at school like them.
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You mean Miriam?
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That girl is...odd.
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Dinner's ready.
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Mmm.
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Hmph.
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Kinda looks like...
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Devon.
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Huh.
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I don't get what Mir sees in him.
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He's not that cute.
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Okay, his shoulders are kinda nice.
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I guess his eyes are fine.
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No. Night-night.
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Ow!
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Do you want a snack?
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Cool, great, thanks!
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Don't look at the notebook, don't look at the notebook, don't!
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No! Is this your homework?
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Mom!
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Oh!
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Oh my!
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What is- Do not!
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What?
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Mom!
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Oh!
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Oh, uh-huh?
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Huh?
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It's nothing, just the boy.
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He's Noah's.
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A boy?
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Who is he?
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Did he do these things to you?
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No!
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It's just made up, Mom.
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It's not real!
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That hat, is that the sketchy clerk from the Daisy Mouse?
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Mom, no!
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What are you doing?
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No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
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Oh, snap!
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Mom!
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No!
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You!
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What have you done to my Maymay?
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Uh, who?
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Mei Lin Lee, right here.
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I should report you to the police.
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How old are you?
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30?
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I'm 17.
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Oh, see?
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See?
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This is what happens when you don't wear sunblock and do drugs all day.
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She's just a sweet, innocent child.
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How dare you take advantage of her?
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Mom!
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Nooooooooo!
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What?
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What a weirdo!
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What a perfect...
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What a perfect...
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The Daisy Mart has lost a loyal customer today.
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Thank goodness I was here.
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That degenerate won't come near you again.
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Now, is there anything else I should know about, Mei Mei?
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Nope.
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All good.
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You sicko!
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What were you thinking?
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Why would you draw those things?
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Those horrible, awful, sexy things!
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It's fine.
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You'll move to another city change your identity
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This will never happen again
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I'm sorry.
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Oh, my
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God.
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No!
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No!
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No!
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Meimei? Are you up?
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Breakfast is ready!
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No sugar!
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Coming!
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Mmm.. coming!
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Porridge...

Context & Background

The video preview of Disney and Pixar’s "Turning Red" provides an engaging glimpse into the lives of a family running one of Toronto's oldest temples. The speaker shares a heartfelt narrative about their ancestors, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage and the connection to nature through the revered Red Panda. This vibrant dialogue introduces themes of honor, family dynamics, and peer relationships, making it rich in conversational English that learners can utilize in daily communication.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "You good-or-nothing posers!" - A humorous phrase to tease friends or siblings.
  • "Our family runs one of the oldest temples in Toronto." - A great way to initiate conversations about culture and family history.
  • "See you next time!" - A friendly way to say goodbye to someone, making it useful for casual or formal farewells.
  • "Dinner's ready." - Perfect for calling family members to gather for a meal, symbolizing hospitality.
  • "Who are these hip hoppers?" - A useful expression for inquiring about trends or cultural phenomena among younger audiences.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To improve your speaking skills using the shadowing technique, follow these steps with the transcript from the video:

  1. Familiarization: Start by watching the video without subtitles. Pay attention to the flow of speech and emotions being conveyed.
  2. Chunking: Break down the dialogue into small sections. For example, focus first on what the narrator says about their family’s temple, then move on to the Red Panda's significance.
  3. Listen & Repeat: Use a shadowing site to play short clips, repeating phrases after the speaker. Focus on mimicking not just the words but also the intonation and emotion behind them.
  4. Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your voice. Compare it to the original dialogue to identify areas for improvement.
  5. Practice with Variation: Experiment with altering the tone of your responses. For example, deliver "Dinner's ready" as an enthusiastic invitation or a calm reminder. This enhances your versatility and prepares you for different social contexts.

Regular practice with these steps will enhance your IELTS speaking practice and overall fluency. Embrace the art of shadow speech to transform your conversational skills into a dynamic and engaging part of your communication toolkit.

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.