Pratique du Shadowing: Brooke and Jubal Prank Call. I want to hire your wife Part1 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

Création de la leçon...
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This is Terry.
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Hey, I was looking for Sonia.
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She's not available right now.
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Who's this?
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This is Chaz Peterson.
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I recently interviewed her for a part-time job.
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This was one of the numbers where she said I can get a hold of her.
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Yeah, she's not here right now.
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Can I leave a message for her?
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Yeah, you can, Chief.
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Can you tell her that Chaz from Little Darlings called?
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And I'd be interested in a second interview.
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Okay, Little Darlings?
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Yeah.
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What's that?
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What is Little Darlings?
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Yes.
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It's a gentleman's cabaret assuming you probably heard of it So you're looking for first,
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oh yeah, yeah, she came in the other day dropped off an application to be a hostess
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There's got to be a mistake my wife didn't come into a gentleman's cabaret Well,
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but I don't know how why I'd call you out of the blue and just make this story up Well, listen listen, but don't call me,
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but okay, I'm not your but you're trying to to give my wife a job in a gentleman's cabaret.
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All I know is she came in the other day, dropped off an application to be a hostess, and we did a short little interview.
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Told her I'd call her back, and now I'm trying to get her on the phone because I actually think she'd probably make a better dancer.
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What?
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Excuse me?
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I can talk about all that with her.
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There must be some confusion.
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She must have thought it was something else.
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Can you just tell her I called, champ?
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I'd appreciate it.
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No, I cannot tell her that you called.
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No, I will not tell her that you called.
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When I interviewed her, she told me all about her family, your kids are away at college.
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She mentioned you.
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She didn't mention that you were a huge d*, though.
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Okay, okay, stop it right there, sir.
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Okay, you're not going to talk to me like that in my own home, okay?
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I'm not in your home.
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I'm not in your home.
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I'm actually on the phone.
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You're calling me at home, sir.
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You're calling me at home, okay?
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You're trying to get my wife to leave my home and come work in your gentleman's cabaret, and she has no interest in it, so please stop calling her.
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Hey, Sport, what's your problem with my establishment anyway?
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My problem with your establishment is you're calling me trying to work

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in English speaking practice based on a humorous prank call transcript. The scenario features a character, Chaz, who tries to reach a woman named Sonia regarding a job at an unusual establishment. This context will help you improve your listening skills while practicing your pronunciation and conversational skills. By mimicking the interaction, you will familiarize yourself with everyday expressions used in surprising situations, making it an enjoyable way to learn.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Available - Able to be reached or contacted.
  • Leave a message - To ask someone to relay information to someone else.
  • Gentleman's cabaret - A type of entertainment venue, often featuring exotic dancers.
  • Application - A form or document used to apply for a job.
  • Hostess - A person who greets guests and ensures their comfort.
  • Confusion - A lack of understanding or clarity about something.
  • Interview - A conversation where one person asks questions to obtain information.
  • Family - A group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or other significant ties.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this transcript, consider using a shadowing site to practice. Start by listening to the excerpt at a slower speed; this will help you catch each phrase and pronunciation. Once you feel comfortable, try shadowing it at the video's original speed. Pay attention to the tone of the characters; notice how Chaz maintains a lighthearted yet insistent demeanor, while the other speaker becomes increasingly defensive.

Shadowing not only helps improve English pronunciation but also boosts your fluency and confidence in real-life situations. Make sure to repeat lines aloud after hearing them, focusing on the intonation and cadence of the dialogue. By focusing on humorous or conversational content like this prank call, you can make your IELTS speaking practice more engaging. Consistent practice will enhance your ability to respond naturally in varied contexts, enabling you to improve your communication skills effectively.

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.