Shadowing Practice: Tom Hardy Meets Retired Police Dogs ❤️ Tom Hardy HAVOC Interview! - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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Ex-police dog now is he?
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No, I'll have none of that.
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Can you talk to me?
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No. Can't stand him.
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Hi, I'm Tom Hardy and today I'm meeting retired police dogs for VT.
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What's his name?
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Neo.
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Neo.
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Hello Neo.
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Is he a, what's his ex-police dog now is he?
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No, I'll have none of that.
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F* off.
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You sealed this quite tight Neo.
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Hi Tom, I'm Neo.
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I worked for the homicide police until I retired at the age of four.
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years.
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Farewell mate.
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That's a good stint, good stint that.
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What hobbies do you like to do in your spare time?
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I like to train Jiu Jitsu.
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I like to wrestle in Lycra.
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I prefer to wear Spanx, it's like a rash guard, it's like a thunder vest you might have when you get anxious.
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It makes me feel relaxed when I roll.
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What about you?
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Oh, who's this?
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This is Bear.
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Bear's gorgeous.
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Hello, Bear.
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Hello.
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Hi, Tom.
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My name is Bear.
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During my time working for the police, I helped Bear.
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Watch this.
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I helped with many missing persons cases, including a young woman who was threatening to take her life.
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Well done, mate.
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It's estimated that between 30 and 50% of dogs who tried to work in the police, sadly, don't make the cut.
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Is it true that you auditioned to play Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice?
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No. I didn't actually get an audition.
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I was told categorically that...
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This is a good moment for me, actually.
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I was told categorically that,
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by a lovely producer, that all women have an image or a vision of what Mr. Darcy looks like.
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And I'm afraid, Tom, you just aren't it.
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That's showbiz.
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It's really important that dogs are as fit and as healthy as possible.
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What is your go-to cheat day snack when you're not working?
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Or a Haribo.
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I'm a Haribo rings kind of man.
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That's the answer to that.
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My proudest moment is when I was on my first proper walk following surgery.
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When I alerted my owner to a vulnerable man in need of help and I saved his life.
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Wow!
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What is your proudest moment in your career?
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Do you know what?
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That's an interesting one.
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I don't really know about pride, mate.
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I don't really know how I feel about that.
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It's very different to the job that you do, what I do.
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I just pull faces. So... And I wear tights. And make-up.
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I suppose having something of a discipline is something to be proud of.
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I think I'm proud I have a career, maybe, sometimes.
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Thanks, Bear.
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I feel less than.
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Not a hero.
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I bet your con...
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Ooh, yes, my finger's attached to that.
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In your career, you've played so many challenging roles, often taking on multiple characters in the same project.
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Rank these characters in terms of difficulty playing them.
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Ronnie and Reggie Craig.
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I found them easy, I enjoyed them.
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Eddie Brock and Venom I found easy, I enjoyed that as well.
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And Charlie Bronson, I found that fun as well.
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So none of them were difficult.
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They were just pure joy to play because I love playing.
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So nothing, just enjoy it.
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So it's not difficult if you enjoy something.
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I don't think, for me anyway.
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It's the ones you don't enjoy that are difficult.
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Police dogs are very quick at learning new tricks.
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What is your go-to party trick?
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I don't do tricks.
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Sorry.
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I don't do parties.
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Hello.
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Who's this?
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Gilly.
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Gilly?
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Hello, Gilly.
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Bye, Gilly.
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Gilly's on the job.
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Bye, Gilly.
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In 2020, my owner, Darren, was diagnosed with stage four blood cancer.
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During this time, I never left his side, and together we are partners in crime.
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Aw.
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Who is an actor you've always admired but never worked with before?
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Josh Brolin.
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Josh Brolin.
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Oh, Gilly.
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I'd like to work with him.
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So if you could just get him on the phone... That would be great.
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Sit.
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Sit.
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No. Sit.
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Right.
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Good boy.
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No, there's no treat there, lad.
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Oh, bless.
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That was good effort, though.
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Good hunting.
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Pabok has an incredible cast.
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If your co-stars were dogs, what kind of breed would they be?
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Timothy Oliphant.
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He's quite tall, Timothy Oliphant, but he's quite thin, too.
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Not like a Great Dane.
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I'd go more maybe a pointer.
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Jesse.
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I think a kind of a Labrador.
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Forrest Whitaker.
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Chow Chow.
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The blue tongue.
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Tom Hardy.
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I don't know.
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A mongrel.
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Some kind of mutt.
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An integral part of being a police dog is being able to learn new skills and tricks to perform their jobs.
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Which director and which actor have you learnt the most from in your career?
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God, that's a good question.
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There's so many.
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I think you learn something from everybody that you work with.
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I've learned so much from every director and every actor that I've worked with actually.
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So, I don't know if there's a most.
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It's just a continuation of the work really with people and there's always something to learn.
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Come here, let's have a go on that bowl.
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He hasn't got any perches because he's not on the top.
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Does he like playing with the Kong?
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Does he want it back?
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You want to play pole or do you want?
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Good boy Yes, there might yet.
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Oh dear Can't stand them I'm doing it for the telly Me and my dogs.
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Wu-Tang!
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You're a Wu-Tang fan, Johnny?
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Yes.
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Nice.
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That's a classic t-shirt.
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Are you a big Wu-Tang fan yourself?
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I am, mate.
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Yeah.
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I would have loved to have been a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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Yeah, secret member.
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Secret member, yeah.
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Right?
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What would your Wu-Tang Clan name be?
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I don't know.
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Oh, come on, man.
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There's a Wu-Tang name generator. Is there?
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I think I got something like Candy Gambino.
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Candy Gambino?
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Gambino.
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Where is the Wu-Tang Clan name generator?
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We have to get that.
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Is it just a free app online?
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Spin it up Nicole, spin it up.
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I want to know what my name would be.
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It's got a face puller in it.
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The son just started a gang war.
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They just want to shoot him dead.
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That's the end of the story.
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I make one phone call.
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You go down for life.
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Get him back.

Tom Hardy Meets Retired Police Dogs: A Charming Real-Life Dialogue

In this video, actor Tom Hardy chats with handlers (and even "interviews" retired police dogs!) in a casual, playful setting. The conversation blends lighthearted banter, personal anecdotes, and practical details—perfect for learning natural, conversational English used in real-life interactions. From discussing career highlights to favorite snacks, the dialogue mirrors how people talk in relaxed, unscripted moments.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "Don't make the cut": To fail to meet a standard (e.g., "30-50% of police dogs don't make the cut").
  • "Go-to cheat day snack": A favorite indulgence on a day off (e.g., "My go-to cheat day snack is Haribo rings").
  • "Proudest moment": A key achievement to highlight (e.g., "My proudest moment was walking after surgery").
  • "Sealed this quite tight": Playful way to say something is secure (e.g., "Neo sealed the treat jar quite tight").
  • "Categorically told": Firmly and clearly informed (e.g., "I was categorically told I wasn't Mr. Darcy material").

Your Shadowing Challenge: Improve English Pronunciation Now

Shadowing speech (repeating aloud while listening) is a proven way to boost fluency. Here's your task: Pick 3 short lines from the video (try "I'm a Haribo rings kind of man," "Well done, mate," or "That's showbiz") and play them on loop. Pause after each line, then repeat it immediately, matching Tom's tone, speed, and stress. Focus on copying the natural rhythm—not just the words. Do this 5 times for each line. This trains your mouth to move like a native and improves your listening skills. Ready? Press play and start shadow speak!

Pro tip: Record yourself and compare it to the original. Notice small differences in pronunciation—this is how you grow. Learn English with videos like this, and you'll master conversational English in no time.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.