Shadowing Practice: 작업멘트 한 마디에 방송도중 키스받은 남자, 메릴 스트립, 마크 러팔로 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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When I was 40, when I turned 40, I was offered three, which is in one year.
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Oh.
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And it was sending me a signal, I felt, about Hollywood and how they felt about people turning 40.
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So I felt bad, and it made me sort of, I had like a little, my backup, you know, and so, no, I didn't want to play them.
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So a lot's changed in the last five years for you.
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Yeah.
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Oh, good, Mark.
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Good.
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Oh, oh, oh, oh.
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You were right.
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That's a nice smell.
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Nice smell.
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Nice smell.
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I was looking for an excuse the whole time, Jim.
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That was so smooth, Mark Ruffalo. So smooth.
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It never works like that.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and speaking skills by engaging with a conversation featuring actors discussing their experiences in Hollywood. You'll focus on understanding the nuances of their dialogue, particularly how emotions and perceptions about age are expressed through language. By shadowing their conversation, you’ll improve your pronunciation, intonation, and overall fluency. This practice will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in English, providing insights into cultural references and attitudes in the entertainment industry.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Signal - A sign or indication of something (e.g., a signal from Hollywood about aging).
  • Offer - To present something for acceptance (e.g., being offered roles).
  • Felt bad - A phrase expressing regret or disappointment.
  • Play them - To take on certain roles or responsibilities.
  • Good smell - A reference to something pleasant, often used metaphorically in conversations.
  • Smooth - Describing someone who is graceful or charming in their actions, especially in social situations.
  • Excuse - A reason given to justify an action.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your learning experience, try using a shadowing app or a reliable shadowing site. These tools can help you practice effective timing and pronunciation. When using this transcript, follow these tips:

  • Start Slow: Listen to the conversation at a slower pace initially to catch every word and phrase accurately.
  • Repeat Immediately: As you hear each segment, pause the video and repeat it out loud. This repetition will help embed the phrases in your memory.
  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to the actors' tones and emotions. Mimicking not just the words but also the feelings will enhance your expressiveness in English.
  • Use Shadowspeaks: Practice with ShadowSpeaks or a similar tool to record yourself. Listening back allows you to identify areas for improvement, especially in pronunciation.
  • Consistent Practice: Daily practice will ensure you gradually improve your English pronunciation and become more comfortable with conversation flow.

Engage regularly with content like this to learn English with YouTube effectively. By immersing yourself in diverse dialogues and scenes, you'll continue to build your language skills and gain confidence in speaking English.

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.