Shadowing Practice: Whitty & Carol's Frist Date (Friday Night Funkin' Comic Dub) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Y'all don't feel that heat?
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That sun up there?
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Nah, you know what?
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You know what?
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Okay, okay, hold on, hold on.
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Let me just...
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It's, uh, nine to nine, y'all.
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Awesome job, Carol.
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You managed to catch up with me.
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Yeah.
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Uh-huh.
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Yeah-huh.
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I told you I'd make a comeback.
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You had me break a sweat.
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Time to bring my A game to break the tie!
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Pshh please I've been walking circles around you!
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Hey Winnie, who do you think will win this round?
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Huh, aren't you playing the game for fun?
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This isn't a competition.
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Even so, it is the thrill of the game that makes my circuits jolt!
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Just don't overdo it, don't want your processor to overheat or something.
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No need to worry, my hardware is made to withstand hot temperatures than any normal computer.
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I am superior- huh?
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Boom!
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Ball is mine, Hex!
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You may have caught me off guard, but I'm going to make the last shot!
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With these sick moves I'm doing?
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Not a chance.
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Hm.
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Hm.
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Hm.
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Hm.
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Huh?
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Ha!
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YAH!
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Oh, God!
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Please, God, please, I- God!
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Turn out!
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Turn out!
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Turn out!
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Carol!
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Carol!
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Ah, Carol, don't move.
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You'll make it worse.
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I'm okay.
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It's just a cloud.
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Carol, I'm so sorry.
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Are you alright?
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How bad is it?
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Oh, this is my fault.
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I was so caught up in the game that I misplaced my footing.
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I'm sorry Carol.
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Please don't hate me Don't blame yourself.
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It was an accident Hex.
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I'm going to take her home to treat her knee alright?
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Okay, I'll stop back later to check in alright?
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It's okay Hex you both got carried away I'll be fine Oh,
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how how how how?
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I know it hurts.
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I have to prop your leg up so I can treat it.
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Where do you keep the first aid kit?
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In the bathroom down the hall on the left.
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It would be an Ameri cabinet above the sink.
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I feel really nervous about this.
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I'm able to do it right.
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I must do this for Carol though.
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Calm down, Woody.
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Just be cool and don't screw this up.
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I appreciate you doing this, but I can take...
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No, I want to do this.
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You rest, okay?
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Okay, need to apply this quickly.
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I don't want to do it, but it will help.
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Sorry, Carol.
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Um, Witty, you should be- Here you go.
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NOOOOOO!
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Witty!
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Get- that really hurts!
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Get it off!
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Get it off!
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Get it off, Ray!
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Now?
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Witty, why are you crying?
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Uh, no, it's not like hearing you in pain kills me inside or anything.
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Oh, Witty.
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Wow, Whitty, you did an amazing job!
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Th-thanks.
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How's your knee feel?
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It stings a little, but it feels fine compared to just now.
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It's so cute!
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Th-does it still sting?
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Nope, I feel much better.
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Thank you for helping me, and I'm sorry for yelling at you.
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Wh-Whitty?
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I'm glad I didn't screw it up.
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I was afraid that I wouldn't return the favor.
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What do you mean?
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You've done so much more for me than I've done for you.
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Because I couldn't trust anyone.
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I wanted to show you my gratitude, I just didn't know how.
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When you got hurt, I was willing to do anything to stop the pain.
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Please, I wanted to see your heartfelt smile again.
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William...touched.
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There it is.
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I'm so happy to see you smile again.
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Me too, Witty.
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Me too.
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Hex, since when did you get here?
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When you hugged Carol.
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Oh, I got these for you, Carol.
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That's sweet of you.
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I hope it comes with a hug.
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It sure does.
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The next time we play, I will bring the knee pads.
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For you, Carol.
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And tissues for Witty, since he's a crybaby.
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That won't be necessary, Hex.
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Yeah, I have issues.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Whitty & Carol's Frist Date”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Carol, Witty, Hex, knee, hurt. This video has 118 sentences and 649 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:30. The speaker talks at a steady 118 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 23 of its 118 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
sting verb/ˈstɪŋ/To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
heartfelt adjective/ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/Believed or felt deeply and sincerely.
misplace verb/mɪsˈpleɪs/To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.
overdo verb/ˌoʊvɚˈdu/To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
overheat verb/ˌoʊvɚˈhit/To heat excessively.
withstand verb/wɪðˈstænd/To resist or endure (something) successfully.
thrill verb/θɹɪl/To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
prop noun/pɹɑp/An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
yell verb/jɛl/To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
processor noun/ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
gratitude noun/ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/The state of being grateful.
pad noun/pæd/A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
hug verb/hʌɡ/To cling closely together.
sweat verb/swɛt/To emit sweat.
sink verb/ˈsɪŋk/To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
turn out verbTo end up; to result.
calm down verbTo become less excited, intense, or angry.
carried away adjectiveMade excessively emotional or excited, so that one goes too far.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • Huh, aren't you playing the game for fun?
  • With these sick moves I'm doing?
  • I'm going to take her home to treat her knee alright?
  • Where do you keep the first aid kit?
  • Witty, why are you crying?

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill win · You'll make · I'll stop
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryhave to prop · must do · need to apply
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm doing · are you crying
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingI'm going to make · I'm going to take

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 32 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “th” sounds: withstand /wɪðˈstænd/, thrill /θɹɪl/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like sting, heartfelt, misplace.

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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