Shadowing Practice: Airplane Stereotypes - Learn English Speaking with Video
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This is your captain speaking.
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Please remain seated until we reach the gate.
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Skymall?
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Yeah.
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Hey buddy, you give me a solid.
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I'm just gonna leave this right here.
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Oh, that is a game changer.
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You ever done Go Yoga?
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That looks so...
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Oh!
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Easy!
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Elbow dance!
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Keep smart!
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No!
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No!
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Keep smart!
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Watch out, guys!
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Is this a plane or a sauna?
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Oh my gosh.
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You're flying through a cold front?
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Oh yeah, my flight got cancelled.
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What's your name?
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Ty.
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It's just T-Y.
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Your flight was cancelled.
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Canceled.
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Oh. Is there one available?
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No. Tomorrow?
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What was your name again?
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Ty.
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Ty.
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Alright, I'm gonna try somewhere else, thank you.
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You think we should talk to the passengers?
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Cool.
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Hi everybody, this is Captain Cody speaking, and we are now in our— Where'd my movie go?
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Ahhhhhh.
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Ahh, you are free to move about the cabin.
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Excuse me, excuse me.
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We ever pushed this button before?
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Uh-oh, uh, we're about to hit some turbulence.
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Passengers, we're about to execute a barrel roll.
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Whoa!
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Sorry for the turbulence.
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Remember, keep that seatbelt on nice and tight.
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Usually I have to fight for these things.
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Dude, are you staring at my daughter?
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Uh, she started it.
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Come on, man.
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That's weird.
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And the flame charred vermin on a stick.
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This is wild!
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I don't know what to do with this.
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Ma'am?
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No, no, no thank you.
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That's not mine.
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Maybe your husband?
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Yeah, I'll take it. Is this your bag?
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Yes, sir.
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You need to do a bag check.
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Okay.
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Oh, my...
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Sir?
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Is this your axe?
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Uh, no. That may be somebody else's.
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Is your name Tyler?
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Uh, yes, sir.
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It says Tyler's axe right there.
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I'm going to jail, aren't I?
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No, just make sure next time you fly, make sure you keep the cap on.
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Okay.
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Be safe and have a nice flight.
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Thank you.
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I'm sorry, I uh...
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A belt.
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Don't walk back through it.
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Spread him.
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Spread him!
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You got a box cutter in there?
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Bingo!
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Oh, toothpaste, huh?
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Sure looks like an IED to me.
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I'm over it.
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Full body stand, come on!
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Come on, dude!
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The tray table's not locking.
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Dude, what are you doing?
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Ah, just finishing up a birdhouse.
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Why is he walking like that, dude?
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Dude, something's wrong.
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Oh my gosh, turbulence.
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What is happening?
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Did you hear the pilot's his first time flying?
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You sure that's okay for you to be taking that many pills?
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These are just marshmallows.
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I feel bad for the people in the back.
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I'm about to blow this thing up.
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Yes, sir.
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That guy that just went back there, he said he's gonna blow up the plane.
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In a couple of minutes, the whole plane's gonna feel that one.
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Yes!
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Yes!
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What do you have to say to yourself?
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It was just the number two!
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There's two more!
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Oh!
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Nick!
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Hi-dee-ho, Martin Burger, Wampanoag, Minnesota.
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Can I catch your name?
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Yeah, buddy.
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Martin Burger, told ya.
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I wasn't lyin' to ya.
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It says here you've been in close contact with fruit, seeds, and soil.
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Don't freak out or anything.
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That can be our little secret.
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No, there's no secrets of TSA.
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Yeah, I'm gonna have to confiscate this full bag.
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Let's do the next bag.
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I'm not keeping that one.
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Last question, have you been around or seen any livestock?
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You guys are so thorough with your questions, it's unbelievable.
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It's unbelievable.
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Yeah, I really, I found this little lifestyle.
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I've got to get, now sir.
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You are gonna be detained in self-sustaining.
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No, I'm not gonna go!
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Sir, Martin!
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Come on, empty row, empty row, empty row.
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Good night, is that Goliath and his buddy?
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He's next to a little guy.
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This is nice.
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I mean, I'm not that little.
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I'm 5'9".
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Yo, D, you got the oysters?
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I'm a bit hungry, dude.
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Hey, but I got crawfish if you want some.
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Can you hear it?
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Can you hear it?
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure everybody can hear it.
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Thank you, ma'am.
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Appreciate it.
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Oh.
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I think I'm good.
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Thanks.
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You want to sit in the middle so y'all can see?
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No. Oh, no, no, no. This is perfect.
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That's good.
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Yeah, I'm great with kids.
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It's okay.
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Please shut that window, dude.
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It's the St. Louis Art.
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I know.
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Where are you flying to?
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Anaheim?
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Yep.
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Oh, wait, we're all flying to Anaheim.
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We're all on the same plane.
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See you, big hat guy.
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What kind of head shape do you have?
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Oh, you're bald.
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I love flying so much.
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This is going to be such a fun flight.
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Yeah, I cannot wait.
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Nice backpack.
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Where's it from?
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A nomadic.
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Oh my gosh, there's so many compartments in this.
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Wow!
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Hi!
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Where are you going?
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Bathroom.
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To the bathroom.
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You mean to Anaheim?
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There's kids on board!
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Everyone remain calm!
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We're gonna drop the oxygen masks.
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That didn't reach the cockpit.
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On your side!
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It's a holy bullshit!
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Well, the only good thing about a middle C is you get both arm rests.
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That's weird, I always heard it was first come first serve.
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Hey, can you see the Grand Canyon out there?
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Oh!
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No, can't see it.
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Shoot!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Hey, my bird's not bothering you, is it?
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I mean, it's probably bothering that lady now.
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Sorry, my snake just needed to stretch out.
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He's in her seat.
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Her neck is just long.
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No, I paid for this seat.
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You're freaking out, my ene right now.
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I need you to calm down.
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I'll give you attack sign so fast.
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Eddie.
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Nope.
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Ah!
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Oh.
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Where are you guys headed?
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We're on our honeymoon.
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Me and Sugar Bear.
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Oh, ho, ho, Chiggy Wookiee.
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Y'all might want to buckle up.
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Uh, no, we are.
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No, I'm talking about for life.
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Yeah, looks like we're going to have about a 30 minute delay.
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That's fine.
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These are fast.
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I'm lost.
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It hasn't been 30 minutes.
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I'm not sure I say, but.
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Oh, by the way, I have night terrors, so just don't wake me up.
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What'd you say?
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No!
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No!
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No!
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No!
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Stop!
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Stop!
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Oh, pretty stuff.
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Oh, how was it?
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Easy flight.
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Tyler?
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Yeah, it said you were gonna be here like 15 minutes ago.
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That's my bad.
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Left lane.
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Need a left lane.
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Exit's on the left.
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No, exit!
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Oh, you know what?
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I was gonna show you this water tower real quick.
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I don't care about the water tower.
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No, no, no. It's an investment I made for my family.
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That looks like the worst water tower I've ever seen!
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And the gates are closed!
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Okay, and I've just missed my flight.
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You just missed my flight.
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Come on!
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I never should have let you take me to the airport!
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You're a horrible driver!
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I can still get to the airport!
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That's your strategy?
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A little hacksaw?
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You're kicking it?
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Are you serious?
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Dude, no way!
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Take that gun!
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Wait, it didn't even have water in it!
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Alright, we are in Dallas.
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Dude, that was smooth, huh?
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Dude, please don't do this.
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Don't clap.
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Ugh.
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All right!
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All right!
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All right!
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All right!
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Yeah!
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MVP!
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MVP!
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MVP!
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Hey, how's it going?
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Martin Burger, Wampanoag, Minnesota.
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I'm going to struggle, dude.
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Martin Burger, Wampanoag, Minnesota.
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What's your name?
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I can't.
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Business class?
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Are you typing that, or?
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OK, ready?
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No. No, I'm not.
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Hold on, hold on, hold on.
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We ready to lock in that order?
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Yeah, we're thinking we're both going to do the flamed moose.
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Yummy.
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I just pooped myself.
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Claim the first one.
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The last one was not me.
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Blame?
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Blame them.
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Thanks for watching, guys.
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Special thanks to our friends at Nomadic for sponsoring this video.
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Check out the awesome giveaway we have going on with them at nomadic.com slash dude perfect.
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We'll see you next time.
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Pound it.
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Noggin.
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See ya.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Airplane Stereotypes”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: dude, flight, sir, flying, Martin. This video has 290 sentences and 1326 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:42. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 59 of its 290 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| nomadic adjective | /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ | Of or related to itinerant herdsmen. |
| turbulence noun | /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ | The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance. |
| gosh | /ɡɑːʃ/ | A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm. |
| cancel verb | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | To cross out something with lines etc. |
| flame noun | /fleɪm/ | The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat. |
| unbelievable adjective | /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/ | Not to be believed. |
| birdhouse noun | /ˈbɝdhaʊs/ | A small house or nest box for birds. |
| changer noun | /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | Someone or something who changes things. |
| confiscate verb | /ˈkɑnfəˌskeɪt/ | To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder. |
| detain verb | /dɪˈteɪn/ | To keep something from proceeding or coming to completion; to delay. |
| hacksaw noun | A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal | |
| marshmallow noun | /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ | Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain. |
| noggin noun | /ˈnɑɡɪn/ | A small mug, cup or ladle; the contents of such a container. |
| toothpaste noun | /ˈtuθpeɪst/ | A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth. |
| vermin noun | /ˈvɝmɪn/ | Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blow up verb | To explode or be destroyed by explosion. |
| calm down verb | To become less excited, intense, or angry. |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| finish up verb | To complete the last details of a task. |
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. |
| walk back verb | To withdraw or backpedal on a statement or promise. |
| watch out | Used to warn someone of an imminent danger. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're flying through a cold front?
- What was your name again?
- I'm going to jail, aren't I?
- Did you hear the pilot's his first time flying?
- Hey, my bird's not bothering you, is it?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've been · hasn't been · I've ever seen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was cancelled · be detained · are closed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should talk · should have |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may be · might want |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 67 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, gonna, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/, thorough /ˈθʌɹoʊ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, marshmallow /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/
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 nomadic, turbulence, gosh.
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.