Pratique du Shadowing: Walter And Jesse Argue About Business | Crazy Handful of Nothin' | Breaking Bad - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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We were supposed to start at 3.
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Hey, I'm out there making fat stacks, man.
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Chill.
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Hey, prepaid cell phone.
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Use it.
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How much is this?
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26 big ones.
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Is that all?
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$26,000?
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Uh, no, that's $2,600.
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And your share is $13,000.
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Minus 25 bucks for that phone.
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How much meth did you sell?
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Nearly an ounce.
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Last time I checked, there were 16 ounces to a pound.
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What'd you do with the rest, smoke it?
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Yo, I've been out there all night slinging crystal.
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You think it's cake moving a pound of meth one-teenth at a time?
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So why are you selling it in such small quantities?
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Why don't you just sell the whole pound at once?
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To who?
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What do I look like, Scarface?
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This is unacceptable.
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I am breaking the law here.
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This return is too little for the risk.
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I thought you'd be ready for another pound today.
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You may know a lot about chemistry, man, but you don't know jack about slinging dope.
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Huh.
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Well, I tell you, I know a lack of motivation when I see it.
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Oh, my God.
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Come on.
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You've got to be more imaginative, you know?
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Just think outside the box here.
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We have to move our product in bulk.
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Wholesale.
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Now, how do we do that?
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What do you mean, to like a distributor?
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Yes.
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Yes, that's what we need.
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We need a distributor.
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Now, do you know anyone like that?
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Yeah, I mean, I used to.
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Until you killed him.
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So, who took Crazy Eight's place?
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Some guy named Tuco.
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Badass, from what I hear.
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Tuco, okay, so then just go talk to Tuco.
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Talk to Tuco.
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Right.
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Like, hello, sir.
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Hey, I know you don't know me, but would you be interested in a felony quantity of methamphetamine?
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Well, yes, but maybe with a little more salesmanship, perhaps?
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You just don't get it, man.
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Okay, this guy's OG.
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What does that mean?
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Jesus, look, he's upper level, man.
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He's not going to do business with some dude he doesn't know.
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Okay, you just don't understand the way it works.
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You can't just bum rush some high-level ice man and start cutting deals.
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Okay, it's risky.
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You need an intro.
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You need someone to vouch.
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Well, who introduced you to Crazy Eight?
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Emilio!
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That's only because I knew him from, like, third grade.
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And we can't talk to Emilio either because he's...
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Alright, alright, alright.
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Look, I'm telling you, Mr. White, it's too risky.
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Okay?
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I mean, we're making money.
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Why can't he just be satisfied with the way it is?
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No, come on!
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Jesus!
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Just grow some fucking balls!
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking skills through a lively dialogue between two characters, Walter and Jesse, from the popular television series "Breaking Bad." This scene showcases a heated discussion about business decisions and risks in an informal setting. By engaging with the content, students will become more familiar with conversational English, particularly vocabulary and phrases specific to negotiation and sales. The practice will help improve fluency and comprehension, making it an effective way to learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Fat stacks - Slang for large amounts of money.
  • Prepaid cell phone - A mobile phone that is paid for in advance.
  • Nearly an ounce - Referring to a small weight measure (often used in drugs).
  • Bulk - Referring to selling in large quantities.
  • Wholesale - Selling goods in large quantities at lower prices.
  • Distributor - A person or entity that sells products to retailers.
  • Imaginative - Showing creativity or inventiveness.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this practice, use the shadowing technique to follow along with the dialogue at the original speed of the video. This method involves listening to a phrase and then repeating it immediately, mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers. For this particular scene, pay attention to the emotional tone, as the characters display frustration and urgency in their conversation.

Consider using a shadowing app or a shadowing site that allows you to slow down the audio if needed, ensuring you can grasp the nuances of each phrase. Focus on phrases that contain business jargon, as understanding these terms will expand your vocabulary in practical contexts.

Engage fully by pausing the video after each line to practice your shadow speech, ensuring that you replicate not just the words but the expressions and tones used by the characters. This will enhance your speaking skills and deepen your understanding of business English. Enjoy the process and remember, practice makes perfect!

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.