Shadowing Practice: 73 Questions With Michael B. Jordan | Vogue - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Well this is a gorgeous way to start a video.
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Michael B.
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Jordan.
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- Hey, what's up, man?
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- Pop it into your workout for a 73 -question interview.
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- Let's do this.
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- Let's do this.
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Okay, so what are you up to these days?
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Working, working out.
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What's a daily workout regimen?
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Cardio.
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Do some chest, back, tris, the whole body.
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All right, can you show me the perfect punch?
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All right, let's do this.
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Right here, turn it over.
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Bring that guard to face.
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Alright, can you show me the perfect set up?
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- Trying to make me work?
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- Making me work.
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There we go.
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Including this one right here, approximately how many times has someone made a reference to the basketball player Michael Jordan?
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Is that what you're doing right now?
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I'm doing that right now.
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Too many to count.
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So just to clarify, you're not related to Michael Jordan.
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No. I'm named after my dad.
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Michael A.
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Jordan.
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Oh, so what does the B stand for?
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Bakari is Swahili, means of noble promise.
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Is there a Michael C.
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Jordan in the future?
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Nah, that's not happening.
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Okay, so what do you have planned for today?
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Go down, Sarah.
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Check out some Prisma.
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- Okay, who's your best friend?
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Oh!
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Sterling Brown Chad Easterling, Vince Rice, there's so many the names, a lot of them.
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Who's your celebrity crush?
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Don't have one.
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Who's your hero?
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My dad.
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Who's your all -time favorite comic book character?
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Uh, Black Wolf and humans.
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How would you describe yourself?
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I think I'm pretty passionate.
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What's the one thing you really want to achieve?
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World domination.
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I really want to leave my mark on this world.
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It's Mrs. Jordan.
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Hey, what's up?
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Hey, how are you?
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Don't I know?
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Good, good, good.
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Good to see you.
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So what do we have over here?
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Oh, it's my grandmother's famous rum kicks.
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They're amazing.
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You're taking one home too.
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Okay, what's the most outrageous thing you've ever worn, Michael?
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- Um...
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Go ahead, you and get some of the outrageous things I've ever wanted.
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Hmm.
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Oh, I know right away.
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It's that orange plaid suit that you wore.
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Yeah, I was trying to take a fashion risk.
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Can you describe your mother in three words?
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Uh, Mom, loving.
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Embarising.
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Sometimes.
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And, uh, nurturing.
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Very nurturing.
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-Is for that?
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-Please, take that to me.
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All right, what's your favorite TV show of all time?
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Ooh, Martin, can't stop watching.
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What'd you do, nudity in a scene or use a body double?
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- What?
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Nudity, of course.
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All nudity.
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No body double.
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Okay, can you tell me something about your father before we meet him?
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Don't look around the eyes.
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Noted.
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Sup, Pop?
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Hey, what's up son?
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How you doing?
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Good, sir.
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Mr. Jordan, if you can ask your son a question, what would you ask?
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Describing me in three words, what would they be?
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Three words, what would it be?
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strong quiet and Thank you.
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And Michael, I heard you have a secret handshake?
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Yeah, it's universal.
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It's not so secret.
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All right.
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What's the best trade you got from your parents?
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Oh, man.
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Think of Passion?
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Compassion.
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All right.
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What's your favorite film?
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Rounders What's your favorite film when you're growing up?
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Goonies, trading places, coming to America.
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Friday?
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How old were you when you first started acting?
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All 12.
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If not acting, what would you be doing with your life?
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Thank cooking.
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I love food.
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All right.
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Do you have a hidden talent?
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Ironing?
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I like the iron.
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I think that counts.
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Okay, so on this giant map over here, can you show for me the coolest place you've ever been?
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Coolest place?
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Kingtown, South Africa.
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Okay, and what's the location that you'd love to go to?
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I mean, I'm obsessed.
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Tokyo, Japan.
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Nice.
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Anime is the best.
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So, in looking back at your life, when was the most nervous you've ever been?
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Presenting.
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I think presenting awards sometimes, teleprompters, it gets weird.
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Who's your dream co -star?
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- Aw, man.
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Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Who's easier to impersonate?
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Sly Stallone as Rocky or Kyle Chandler as Coach Taylor?
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Sly Rocky.
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How many punches did you take while filming Creed?
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Probably more than I should.
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But a lot, a lot.
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What was it like training for Creed?
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Intense.
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Hardest thing I ever had to do, physically anyway.
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What was your first impression of Mr. Stallone, anyway?
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The guy knows a little bit about everything.
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I mean, he could tell you like who made the camera, where is this wood imported from, the desk.
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He just, the things that you don't think he knows, he knows.
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Like he's just a little savant like that.
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All right, so what do we have in this room over here?
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Oh, this is where all the creativity happens.
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A lot of work, a lot of writing, a lot of thinking.
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Okay.
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Favorite video game of all time.
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Call of Duty, hands down.
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How does it feel playing yourself in NBA 2K17?
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Surreal.
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I love that game.
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I played it so much growing up as a kid.
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Now I'm in it.
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It's insane.
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Who's on VP this year?
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Oh, the controversy.
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That's a loaded question.
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Kyrie Irving, the situation is just set up for him in Boston that way, I think.
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But he's a killer, you already know.
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Okay, so who's your favorite actress?
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Meryl Street.
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And what's your favorite performance of hers ever?
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- Death Becomes It.
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It's a classic.
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What's the number one dating rule?
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- The first time I was in the hospital, I was in the hospital.
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- Always pick up the tab at first anyway, and then she never touches the doorknob.
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What gets you really pumped?
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Music.
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What takes you off?
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Being hung up on.
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What are you most nostalgic for from the '90s?
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90s, 90s, 90s.
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Homemade mixtapes.
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Favorite line from Anything you've worked on?
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Fair line.
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Where's Wallace?
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If you could hire anyone to make a doc about your life, who would it be?
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Ryan Coogler.
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What would the title be?
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The gift that keeps on giving.
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Favorite beverage?
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Apple juice, you want one?
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Yeah.
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What's your favorite food?
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Oh man, that's tough.
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-Here you go.
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-Thanks.
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Mexican, Italian?
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Okay.
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Who's someone you really want to meet but haven't had the chance?
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Malcolm Gladwell.
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Who's the most stylish person?
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Living or not living?
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Mmm.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Prince. For real.
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What's the song guaranteed to get you dancing?
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Alicia Myers, I want to thank you.
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Can you show me that dance move?
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There it is.
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Hey.
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There it is.
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The two step.
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All right, who's your favorite singer?
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Marvin Gaye.
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Favorite novelist?
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James Baldwin.
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Favorite artist?
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Keep it, Bradley Basquiat.
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What's the craziest rumor you've ever heard about yourself?
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But I don't date black women.
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If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
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Thank you.
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Control time, because then technically you can teleport.
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Who do you want to play in a movie?
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Thank you.
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Action hero slash quantum physicist?
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Who would you want to play?
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You in a movie.
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Me?
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Okay, let's say a book was written about you.
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Who would you want to write your biography?
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Hey.
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I know you gotta get out of here, but what can fans expect from Black Panther?
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And I think it's a I think it's gonna be incredibly original.
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exciting, action -packed.
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I really think it's a movie you haven't seen from Marvel just yet.
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Can you give a reaction to the following?
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Shoot.
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Okay, the wire.
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Baltimore, crab cakes.
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Philadelphia.
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- Cheesesteaks.
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- Fidget spinners.
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- Video games.
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- Your sister.
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- Mom number two.
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- Your brother.
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Extremely loyal.
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New Jersey.
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Newark.
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Your fellow 73 Question alum, Zac Efron.
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Heartthrob?
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I guess.
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You'd be flattered to hear that.
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What's the most important thing that's missing in the world right now?
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I think the world is missing a carbon tax.
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Michael, dear appearance.
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- Michael!
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- Look who's back.
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- You're leaving.
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Here.
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- Hey.
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- Thank you.
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- Don't be Josh.
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- Thank you so much.
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- Yay.
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- All right, man.
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See you later, bud.
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- All right, thank you.
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- The first appearance.
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- What's a cause or topic that you want to share right now?
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Thank you.
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Police brutality in America.
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What charitable organizations are close to your heart?
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Lupus L .A.?
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What's something you learned recently that blew your mind?
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You can't...
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lick your elbow is impossible.
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That's not true.
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That's not true.
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Just go ahead and try it.
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No, I'm not going to try it right now.
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Because the last question is right here.
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Can I have the honor of saying that I have a secret handshake with you?
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Yeah.
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Alright, cool.
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You coming?
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Yep, sure.
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Cool.
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Thanks.
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Work on that.
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Alright, that concludes our interview.
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Cool.
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Alright, man.
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Really appreciate your time, Michael.
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Thanks for coming through.
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Alright, take care.
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Alright.
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Thanks.
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Context & Background
In the "73 Questions With Michael B. Jordan" segment by Vogue, we are introduced to an engaging dialogue with one of Hollywood's most prominent actors. Throughout the interview, Michael shares insights into his daily life, workout routines, personal influences, and ambitions. This video serves as an excellent resource for English learners, not only for language acquisition but also for exploring conversational fluency. By observing Michael's relaxed demeanor and authentic responses, viewers can appreciate the nuances of conversational English while gaining exposure to various colloquialisms.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
Here are five key phrases extracted from the conversation that can enhance your daily English communication skills:
- "What's up?" - A casual greeting similar to "How are you?"
- "Let's do this." - An expression of eagerness to start a task or activity.
- "Can you show me...?" - A polite way to ask someone to demonstrate something.
- "What do you have planned?" - This phrase inquires about someone's schedule or intentions for the day.
- "Leave my mark on this world." - A metaphor for making a significant impact in life.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively use the shadowspeak or shadowing technique while watching this video, follow these steps to improve your spoken English:
- Watch the Video Once: Focus on understanding the context without worrying too much about the details.
- Listen for Key Phrases: As you watch the second time, pay attention to the phrases listed above and note their usage.
- Imitate the Speaker: Use the shadow speak technique by repeating after Michael. Try to match his tone, rhythm, and intonation.
- Record Yourself: Record your voice while practicing. This allows you to compare your pronunciation and fluency to the original speaker.
- Review and Repeat: Watch the video multiple times, each time focusing on different aspects like vocabulary, sentence structure, and emotional tone.
This method helps reinforce what you learn, making it easier to remember phrases and ultimately improve your spoken English. By incorporating these techniques into your routine, you can effectively learn English with YouTube and enhance your speaking skills through real-life examples, just like the charismatic Michael B. Jordan.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If not acting, what would you |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have planned · you've ever worn · I've ever wanted |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is just set · Being hung · was written |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | your best · the most outrageous · the best |
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.