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I mean, God, you just come here and you drop this bomb on me before you even tell Daddy.
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I mean, God, you just come here and you drop this bomb on me before you even tell Daddy.
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What?
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What do you want?
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Do you want my blessing?
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You have some life here, sweetie.
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I know.
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And, Mom, I realize you and Daddy were upset
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when I didn't marry Barry and get the big house in the suburbs with all the security and everything, but, God, this is just so much better for me, you know?
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I do know.
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You didn't love Barry, honey.
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And I've never seen you this happy.
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I look at you and I think, oh, this is what I want. For me?
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Well, not just for you.
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What do you mean?
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I'm, uh, considering leaving your father.
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All right, tell me if this is too cute.
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Lesbian wedding, chicken breasts.
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Oh, God.
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I think I'm gonna be sick.
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What?
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It's not like I'm putting little nipples on them.
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And you had no idea they weren't getting along?
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None.
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They didn't fight a lot?
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No, they didn't even talk to each other.
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God, how was I supposed to know they were having problems?
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You know, in my day, divorce was not an option.
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Hey, look who's up.
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Uh, I just can't believe this is happening.
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I mean, when I was little, everybody's parents were getting divorced, you know?
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I just figured as a grown-up, I wouldn't have to worry about this.
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Is there any chance that you can look at this as flattering?
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I mean, she's doing it because she wants to be more like you.
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Well, then, you know, couldn't she have just copied my haircut?
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You know, it's funny.
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When my parents got divorced, they sent me to this shrink, and she told me that all kids have a tendency to blame themselves.
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But in your case, it's actually kind of true.
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Oh, this is so much fun.
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Just the girls.
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Do you know what we should do?
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Does anybody have any marijuana?
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God!
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All right, look.
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No one's smoking pot around all this food.
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Well, that's fine.
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I never did it.
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I just thought I might.
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So, what's new in sex?
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Oh!
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What's new in sex?
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Well, the only man I've ever been with is your father.
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I'm dicing.
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I'm dicing.
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I don't hear anything.
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I mean, this is no offense to your dad, sweetie, but I was thinking there might be more.
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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You know what?
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I cannot have this conversation with you.
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All right, all right, all right.
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I mean, God, you just come here and you drop this bomb on me before you even tell Daddy.
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What?
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What do you want?
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Do you want my blessing?
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No. You want me to talk you out of it?
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No. Then what?
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What do you want?
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Well, I guess I figured of all people, you would understand.
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Why on earth would I understand this?
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You didn't marry your berry, honey, but I married mine.
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Oh.

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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

This video’s casual, emotional dialogue is perfect for english speaking practice. It captures real-life moments—surprise, frustration, and humor—mirroring the conversations you’d have with friends or family. The natural pace and overlapping speech make it ideal for shadow speech: repeating lines aloud to match tone and rhythm. Whether you’re mastering conversational flow or learning to express complex feelings, this scene trains you to speak like a native, not just recite words.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Let’s break down key phrases that boost your speaking skills:

  • “Drops a bomb”: This idiom means to share shocking news. Use it like: “My friend dropped a bomb—she’s moving to Japan!”
  • “What do you want?”: A direct question with rising intonation, showing urgency. Notice how the speaker stresses “want” to convey frustration.
  • “I’m considering leaving”: The present continuous tense here softens a big decision. Practice it for polite but honest statements: “I’m considering changing jobs.”
  • “Is there any chance…”: A gentle way to suggest a new perspective. Great for diffusing tension: “Is there any chance we can try again?”

Common Pronunciation Traps

Watch out for these tricky sounds to nail your shadow speak:

  • “Bomb”: The “o” is short, like “bahm,” not “bohm.” Listen for the quick, flat vowel.
  • “Divorce”: The stress is on the second syllable: “di-VORCE,” not “DI-vorce.” Misplacing stress can make you hard to understand.
  • “Marijuana”: This long word has four syllables: “mar-i-JU-ana.” Slow it down to avoid slurring.

Use a shadowing site to loop these lines—repeating until your pronunciation matches the video’s natural cadence.

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.