Shadowing Practice: Tyrion & Varys Discuss Power [HD] - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You'll be pleased to know our mutual friend is doing quite well in Lady Sansa's service.
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Good.
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One of my better ideas.
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And it seems the Grand Maester has found his way into a black cell.
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Well played, my Lord Hand.
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But should I be worried?
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Janus, Flint, Pycelle.
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The small council grows smaller every day.
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The council has a reputation for serving past hands poorly.
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I don't mean to follow Ned Stark to the grave.
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Power is a curious thing, my lord.
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Are you fond of riddles?
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Why?
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Am I about to hear one?
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Three great men sit in a room.
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A king, a priest, and a rich man.
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Between them stands a common sellsword.
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Each great man bids the sellsword kill the other two.
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Who lives, who dies.
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Depends on the sellsword. Does it?
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He has neither crown nor gold, nor favor with the gods.
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He has a sword, the power of life and death.
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But if it's swordsmen who rule, why do we pretend kings hold all the power?
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When Ned Stark lost his head, who was truly responsible?
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Joffrey, the executioner, or something else?
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Or something else?
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I've decided I don't like riddles.
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Power resides where men believe it resides.
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It's a trick, a shadow on the wall.
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And a very small man can cast a very large shadow.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Tyrion & Varys Discuss Power [HD]" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.