Pratique du Shadowing: She Never Expected Him To Sell It - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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are you doing what do you mean making a little coffee
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i got a little snacky food what stupid little game are
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you playing now i don't know what you're talking about what
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do you mean where the fuck is this side by side
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what do you mean it's not in the garage obviously not i just went out
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that so i could drive it down to angie's
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and it's not there
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so where the is my side by side yeah i sold your side by side actually i forgot about
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that i'm sorry i meant to to tell you
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but i actually forgot you did what i said i sold you side by side
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what on god's green earth would give you the right to think that you can sell my side by side
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your side by side yes my side by side it was in my name okay
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and it was a gift therefore became in my property.
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I didn't give a fuck.
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It was in my name.
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My name.
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Okay, hello.
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You're still not answering your question.
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What?
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Why the fuck would you do that?
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Because you've been cheating on me.
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That's why I did that.
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That's why I sold it because that little side-by-side of yours
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that you've been driving down the Angie's I want him you know Angie might be a girl's girl.
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She might be covering for you But her husband is not Okay, and what if I am?
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Just because I'm cheating that gives you the right to sell my fucking property exactly.
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Yes.
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Yes I'm glad that you know I'm glad that you know I'm gonna call the police right now and report my
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Fucking shit stolen or some shit.
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You know what they'll do sell my shit
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Once they figure out that that's a civil matter
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and you're fucking wasting their resources Maybe they'll give you a ticket or something, but I mean that's what you get.
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That's what you get for being a fucking cheater Yeah If they want to...
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It was a gift, and yeah, it was in your name, but once you give someone a gift, it becomes their property, not yours.
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And once you cheat on somebody, what's in my name?
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Sorry, but I'm sorry, Doug.
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I can't.
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Yeah, you can't.
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I use all the money from it to get a good divorce lawyer.

What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson uses a heated, real-life conversation from a video to help you boost your English speaking skills. You'll practice understanding fast, emotional speech, using casual and confrontational language, and improving your listening comprehension. It's perfect for english speaking practice and even IELTS speaking practice since it focuses on natural, everyday dialogue—no scripted phrases here!

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • Side by side: A small off-road vehicle (common in casual speech).
  • Snacky food: Informal term for small, easy-to-eat snacks.
  • Civil matter: A legal issue between people, not a criminal one (useful for real-life contexts).
  • Covering for you: Hiding someone's actions or lies (great for conversational fluency).
  • Divorce lawyer: A lawyer specializing in legal separations (practical vocabulary for adult conversations).
  • Wasting their resources: Using someone's time or tools unnecessarily (natural phrasing for complaints).

Practice Tips: Nailing the Shadowing Technique

The dialogue in this video is fast and emotional—perfect for practicing the shadowing technique! Here's how to make the most of it: Start by listening to short 5-10 second clips. Pause, then repeat immediately, copying the tone (angry, defensive) and speed. Use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare—this helps you catch differences in intonation. For tricky parts, slow the video down (most platforms let you do this) and practice until you can keep up. Focus on words like "fuck" and "shit"—they're informal, but understanding them is key for real-world listening. This exercise isn't just about pronunciation; it's about sounding natural, even in heated moments. Over time, you'll notice your shadowspeak (your ability to mimic and respond quickly) gets sharper—great for both daily chats and exams like IELTS!

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.