Shadowing Practice: Voice Actor Performs Anastasia (90s Film) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Look, I think we got off on the wrong foot.
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Well, I think we did too.
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Okay.
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But I appreciate your apology.
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Apology?
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Who said anything about an apology?
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I was just saying...
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Please, just don't talk anymore, okay?
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It's only gonna upset me.
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Fine.
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I'll be quiet.
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I'll be quiet if you will.
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Alright, I'll be quiet.
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Fine.
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Fine.
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Fine.
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Fine.
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You think you're gonna miss it?
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Miss what?
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You're talking?
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No. Russia.
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Nope.
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But it was your home.
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It was a place I once lived.
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End of story.
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Well then you must plan on making Paris your true home.
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What is it with you and homes?
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Well, for one thing, it's something that every normal person wants.
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And for another thing, it's a thing where you...
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Oh, oh, just forget it!
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Duh!

About This Lesson

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.