Shadowing Practice: Missy Thinks Sheldon Is a Rocket Scientist | The Big Bang Theory - Learn English Speaking with Video
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1
Any news you want me to pass along to Mom?
2
Well, she might be interested to know that I have refocused my research from bosonic string theory to heterotic string theory.
3
Yeah, I'll just tell her you said hey.
4
Okay, well, it was pleasant seeing you, other than that business with my testicles.
5
Come on, Shelly.
6
I want you to know I'm very proud of you Really?
7
Yep I'm always bragging to my friends about my brother the rocket scientist You tell people I'm a rocket scientist?
8
Well, yeah I'm a theoretical physicist What's the difference?
9
What's the difference?
10
Goodbye, Shelly My God Why don't you just tell them that I'm a toll taker at the Golden Gate Bridge?
11
Rocket scientist, how humiliating.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Missy Thinks Sheldon Is a Rocket Scientist”. This video has 11 sentences and 123 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:02. The speaker talks at a steady 119 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 6 of its 11 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| rocket noun | /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ | A cylindrical projectile that can be fired to a great height through combustion, (specifically) a type of firework of this form, typically exploding with light… |
| scientist noun | /ˈsaɪəntəst/ | One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research… |
| string noun | /stɹɪŋ/ | A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| pleasant adjective | /ˈplɛz.ənt/ | Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner. |
| theoretical adjective | /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/ | Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical. |
| bosonic adjective | /boʊˈsɑnɪk/ | Of, pertaining to, or resembling a boson. |
| brag verb | /bɹæɡ/ | To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself. |
| heterotic adjective | Of or pertaining to heterosis. | |
| humiliate verb | /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ | To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of. |
| physicist noun | /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ | A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level. |
| refocus verb | to focus on something else | |
| taker noun | /ˈteɪkɚ/ | One who takes something. |
| testicle noun | /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ | A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in most types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone. |
דקדוק בסרטון הזה
המבנים שהדובר משתמש בהם הכי הרבה, עם המילים המדויקות מהסרטון:
| מבנה | בסרטון |
|---|---|
| הווה מושלם (Present perfect) have/has + past participle — פעולה שקרתה בעבר ועדיין יש לה חשיבות או השפעה עכשיו | have refocused |
| אפשרות עם “might / may” might/may + verb — משהו שיכול לקרות, אך לא בטוח | might be |
| הווה ממושך (Present continuous) am/is/are + -ing — משהו שמתרחש כרגע או בסביבה הקרובה לזמן הזה | I'm always bragging |
| עתיד עם “will” will + verb — החלטה, הבטחה או ניבוי לגבי העתיד | I'll just tell |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/, humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like rocket, scientist, string.
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