Shadowing Practice: 2 Broke Girls – And How They Met clip1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Pick up!
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Tables 12, 4, 11.
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Got it.
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Hey, when you get a second,
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stop looking at my booth.
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Excuse me.
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Waitress.
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Dude.
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Hi, what can I getcha?
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We need some.
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Is that annoying?
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Is that obnoxious and rude?
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Would you find it distracting if someone did that to you while you were working?
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Oh, you don't have a job.
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Sorry.
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Damn, dude, she burned you.
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Oh.
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No, hipster.
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No. Do not think we're on the same team.
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We have nothing in common.
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I wear knit hats when it's cold out.
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You wear knit hats because of cold play.
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You have tattoos to piss off your dad.
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My dad doesn't know he's my dad.
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And finally, you think this is the sound that gets you service.
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I think this is the sound that dries up my vagina.
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The other waitress disappeared.
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The Russian one?
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We need horseradish.
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Please.
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That, ladies, is how you treat a waitress.
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Tolia!
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Tolia!
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Oh, so, so good.
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Oh, sorry, I didn't realize you were on break.
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I just need some horse rat.
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Here.
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Oh, cool.
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Excuse me, where's my waitress?
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She's coming.
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Earl.
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Earl.
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Earl.
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I made your favorite red velvet.
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My little cupcake brought me a cupcake.
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Let me pay for that.
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Oh, no, no. It's on the house.
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It's your birthday.
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How old are you gonna be?
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75. Oh, Earl, if you were just three years younger.
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Yo, Max, Max, big news.
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The new boss fired that Russian waitress Paulina.
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Turns out, Chessie Karnakova was Vladimir putting it out.
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Hello, today.
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I have paycheck for you.
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I need to talk to you.
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You fired Paulina, hon?
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I am no longer Han Lee.
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I have new American name to go with Changing Neighborhood.
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To go with THE Changing Neighborhood.
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You need to remember this for your immigration exam.
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Correct.
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To go with THE Changing Neighborhood.
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Bryce?
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Your name is Bryce Lee?
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Wait, wait, um, um, um...

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking skills by engaging with a lively scene from the popular TV show, "2 Broke Girls." This segment provides an excellent opportunity to practice contextual dialogues and understand nuances in conversation. You will focus on improving your English pronunciation while also gaining insight into everyday interactions and humor in English. By utilizing shadowspeak techniques, you will strengthen your listening skills and speaking fluency, essential for IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Got it - Informal way to say "I understand."
  • Excuse me - A polite way to get someone's attention.
  • Waitress - A female server in a restaurant.
  • Burned you - A slang expression meaning to insult or mock someone.
  • Obnoxious - Annoying or offensive behavior.
  • On the house - Something provided free of charge.
  • Cupcake - An affectionate term often used playfully.
  • Horseradish - A spicy condiment often used to enhance food.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson and improve English pronunciation, follow these tips while practicing with the video:

  • Watch and Listen: Start by listening to the clip without subtitles. Focus on the intonation and pronunciation of the characters.
  • Repeat Aloud: Use the shadow speech technique. Pause after each line and repeat it aloud, mimicking the speakers' tone, rhythm, and emotions.
  • Slow it Down: If the pace seems too quick, use playback settings to slow down the video. This will help you catch every word and phrase better.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your own voice. Compare your pronunciation to that of the characters to identify areas for improvement.
  • Engage with the Content: Try to incorporate the new vocabulary and phrases into your daily conversations. Use them in sentences to reinforce your learning.
  • Regular Practice: Dedicate specific times each week to engage with YouTube videos, making it a consistent part of your routine to learn English with YouTube.

By regularly practicing with the shadowspeak method, you'll not only enhance your vocabulary but also become more comfortable expressing yourself in English naturally and fluently.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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