Shadowing Practice: 'Wolverine Variants' - Marvel Studios Deadpool & Wolverine | Movie Clip HD - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “'Wolverine Variants' - Marvel Studios Deadpool & Wolverine”. This video has 73 sentences and 395 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:10. The speaker talks at a steady 125 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tick noun | /tɪk/ | A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida. |
| anchor noun | /ˈæŋ.kəː/ | A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement. |
| montage noun | /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ | A composite work, particularly an artwork, created by assembling or putting together other elements such as pieces of music, pictures, texts, videos, etc. |
| upsadaisy | /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/ | An affectionate encouragement to a child who has fallen over or is being lifted up. |
| claw noun | /klɔ/ | A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird. |
| audition noun | /ɑˈdɪʃən/ | A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent. |
| whiskey noun | /ˈwɪski/ | A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley). |
| daisy noun | /ˈdeɪ.zi/ | A wild flowering plant of species Bellis perennis of the family Asteraceae, with a yellow head and white petals |
| coconut noun | /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ | A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed. |
| vibe noun | /vaɪb/ | An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. |
| dull adjective | /dʌl/ | Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp. |
| widow noun | /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ | A woman whose spouse (traditionally husband) has died (and who has not remarried); a woman in relation to her late spouse; feminine of widower. |
| patch noun | /pæt͡ʃ/ | A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a… |
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| nope | /noʊp/ | No. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm gonna need you to come with me.
- Did you stick the landing, little guy?
- Do you have a dragon?
- Why would I go with you?
- You gonna take that from him?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna need · gonna fuck · gonna take |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | we're talking · I'm just auditioning · We're just going |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will treat · I'll leave · I'll only break |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, gonna, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/, audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: upsadaisy /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/, humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/
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 tick, anchor, montage.
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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