Pratique du Shadowing: Best Speech in House of Cards - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Do you solemnly swear and affirm that the testimony you are about to give is the truth,
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Do you solemnly swear and affirm that the testimony you are about to give is the truth,
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the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
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I do.
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Let the record reflect that the witness has answered in the affirmative.
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Mr. President, I want to thank you for appearing,
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and I hope we get to clear some things up for the American people.
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Mr. President, the floor is yours.
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You can take as long or as short as you like.
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If you have any written statement,
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we will include it after,
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and it will be part of the record.
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Mr. President, you are recognized.
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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and to the other members of this committee.
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I have agreed to appear before this committee today because I'm guilty.
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Guilty of having spent the last 30 years of my life here,
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in this Congress, in this House,
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then as vice president and now as president,
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trying to do the people's work.
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Now, this committee has accused me of a great number of things.
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You accuse me of pay to play,
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and so I accuse you of exactly the same.
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I also accuse you of playing politics only when it suits you.
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You're all being paid.
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You're all serving some master,
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each and every one of you,
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and you know I know that for a fact.
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You, for example, Congressman Romero,
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and your crusade to take me down, is it for justice?
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For the good of the nation?
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Is the truth what you're really after?
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Or is it for some personal gain,
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Perhaps to try to fill the small hole in your soul that you sold off a long time ago.
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Mr. President!
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No, no, no. This is my opening statement,
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and I will give it in full.
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I am not done, ladies and gentlemen.
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Now, you accuse me of breaking the rules,
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and I tell you I am playing by the rules,
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the very rules that you and I all agreed upon,
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upon the very rules that you and I all wrote together.
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So, yes, I'm guilty as hell,
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but then so are all of you.
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Yes, the system is corrupt,
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but you wanted a guardian at the gate like me, and why?
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Because you know I will do whatever it takes.
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And you have all enjoyed it,
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been party to it, and benefited by it.
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Oh, don't deny it.
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You've loved it.
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You don't actually need me to stand for anything.
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You just need me to stand.
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To be the strong man, the man of action.
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My God, you're addicted to action and slogans.
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It doesn't matter what I say.
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It doesn't matter what I do,
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just as long as I'm doing something.
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You're happy to be along for the ride.
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And frankly, I don't blame you.
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With all the foolishness and indecision in your lives,
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why not a man like me?
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I don't apologize.
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In the end, I don't care whether you love me or you hate me,
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just as long as I win.
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The deck is stacked.
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The rules are rigged.
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Welcome to the death of the Age of Reason.
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There is no right or wrong.
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Not anymore.
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There's only being in, and then being out.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in shadowspeak to practice your English speaking skills using powerful speech extracts from a memorable scene in "House of Cards." By focusing on intonation, pace, and articulation, you will enhance your IELTS speaking practice and improve your overall English pronunciation. This practice will not only help you gain confidence in your speaking abilities, but it will also familiarize you with persuasive language and political discourse often found in formal settings.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Testimony - a formal statement usually given in court
  • Affirm - to state or assert positively
  • Guilty - having committed an offense or crime
  • Accuse - to charge someone with an offense or crime
  • Master - a term suggesting control or authority
  • Corrupt - dishonest or fraudulent in behavior
  • Guardian at the gate - someone who preserves or protects
  • Rules - established guidelines for behavior or action

Practice Tips

To make the most of this shadowspeak exercise, follow these tips:

  • Listen and Repeat: Start by watching the clip and listening carefully to the way the speaker articulates each word and phrase. Pay close attention to their intonation and pauses.
  • Shadowing Technique: Begin practicing shadow speech by mimicking the speaker as closely as possible. This will help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency.
  • Break It Down: If the pace feels too fast, divide the speech into smaller sections. Focus on a few sentences at a time; this approach will enhance your comprehension and control over the language.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing shadowspeak, record your voice. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation and delivery.
  • Use Emphasis: As you practice, put emphasis on key words and phrases to emulate the emotions and intentions behind the speech. This will deepen your engagement with the material and enrich your expressive abilities in English.

Remember, the goal of this exercise is not just to replicate the speech but to understand and communicate effectively. Enjoy the process as you work to master your IELTS speaking practice through this compelling speech.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.

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