Shadowing Practice: ALEX CONSANI | CHICKEN SHOP DATE - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hold on.
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That's really impressive.
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Thanks.
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How do you learn to do the rings?
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I'm from the Bay Area.
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What's your drink of choice?
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Vodka.
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Really?
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Yeah, I'm really Caucasian like that.
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I was going to say water.
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Oh, girl, no. Hey, what?
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Girl, you knew.
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This one isn't right.
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What?
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What?
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It doesn't have lines, babe. Are you into geography?
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No. Why?
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Because I'm from America, babe.
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The only geography I know is California.
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Not the...
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Would you say that you were a romantic person?
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I can be romantic.
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Yeah?
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It depends the situation.
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I feel like I need to, like, be with the right person because no one really gets my freak.
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How would you describe your freak?
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Probably gay.
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Is New York a romantic place?
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It can be.
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I, again, think it just is about the people because so many people, they're up there on ours.
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Arse.
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Yeah, I'm trying to be British. Are you quite blind?
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Yeah, I'm really blind.
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That's why I'm wearing these glasses.
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Are you modeling right now?
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Yes.
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Okay.
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Sam, what you think, boo?
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I'm selling it.
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Everybody get you a boneless.
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Um...
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Sam, is this gluten-free?
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I don't think it is.
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I think he's scared of me.
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Do you like boneless?
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Yes, babe, I can't eat the bone.
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My type's model of the M.
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Oh!
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Mm.
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Okay, well, today's your perfect date then.
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What do you do to make a date not awkward?
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My favorite thing to do is not bring my wallet.
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That kind of always makes it awkward.
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One time I wanted to date with someone.
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Oh, I have a lot of interesting date stories, babe.
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I need to tell you about this one in particular.
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I didn't bring my wallet, and I guess neither did he.
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Humbled me.
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Do you think a fashion show is a good place to fall in love?
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Hell no. Actually, low-key, yes.
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I do.
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I've always had this, like, freaky dream of having sex backstage at a fashion show.
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And has it ever happened?
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Mm-mm.
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What has to happen, do you think, for that to happen?
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I need to be around someone that's not gay.
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Do you think you'd make a good nurse in real life?
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No, girl.
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I don't know how to do any of that shit.
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Like, how do I take a pulse?
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Do you know how to take a pulse?
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Well, I think you put your fingers, like, on their skin or something like that.
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No, not on the elbow.
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That's a bone.
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I heard that if you weren't a model, you'd be a mathematician.
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I would.
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I would love to be a circus performer.
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Tightrope with this tight pussy.
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Okay.
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I feel like that makes sense.
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What would you do, girl?
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Well, I actually would love to be a dancer.
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Hey, background? That was so shady.
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I'm kidding.
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I don't want to be a background dancer.
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I want to be the star performer.
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Oh my god, okay, period.
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So like dancing with the stars.
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Why did that?
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Why wasn't that the first thing that came to your head with me?
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Because I want to be a background dancer.
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Well, good for you.
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We would make a great combination.
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Okay, cool.
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Well, if it was me and you together, then I would be kind of down.
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Diva down.
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Diva down?
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Diva down.
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Diva down, yeah.
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But you'd diva up.
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Diva up?
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And you'd be down?
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None of us are down.
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We're going up from here.
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Who's Victoria and what's her secret?
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Well, Victoria's actually this middle-aged man named Victor.
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Yeah, and he doesn't have any secrets.
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He's an open book. Are you artistic?
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Artistic?
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Mm-hmm.
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Yeah.
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I'm like, yes!
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I'm very artistic, honestly.
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Like, it's like my thing.
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Like, if you know me, you know I'm artistic, so I'm surprised you didn't know that.
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Do you like believe in witches?
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Yeah.
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I am a witch.
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I'm a witch.
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Believe it or not.
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Has anyone ever shit their pants during a date?
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Not that I know of.
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Would you like...
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Would you like...
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What?
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Sorry.
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I just shit my pants.
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Just kidding.
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I didn't.
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I'm a Cancer. Are you?
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Leo cusp.
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So I was born in Leo, but...
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So you're a Leo?
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Yeah. But I'm a cusp.
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You know what that means?
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So it's like I was born...
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This is actually...
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I was born at 4.20am, the first day of Leo.
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I get on really well with Leos.
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Period.
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Makes sense.
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Aquarius.
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Blubbit.
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Baddie.
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Really?
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B-H-A-D.
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Bahad.
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Bahad.
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That's you.
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Okay.
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Well, I'm glad that we do believe in star signs though, or is it just sort of powerful?
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I do.
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I used to not, but I feel like now more than ever, I'm like meeting people and I'm like, it gives, like, your sign, no shade, sometimes.
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Like, Aquarius is good, Taurus is fine, Aries is great.
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Yeah.
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Gemini.
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I'm a guy and I'll do a couple things later.
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I'm 13 people now, or 31 people like the other day.
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We'll get a full-time job.
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There's so much for me that I'm so much better than I can.
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I'm just kidding.
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I'm just kidding.
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I'm just kidding.
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I'm just kidding.
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I'm just kidding.
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I'm just kidding.
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Like a weird combination of your hair, you're trying to sell your hair and I don't want to know get in the ice 30.
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That's crazy because you're only 21.
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21. 21.
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No, honestly, it was.
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Do you think there's a misconception that models don't have a personality, or are you just the only exception?
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I mean, some of them have personalities, but they're just not fun.
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They're just very concerned with their appearance, maybe over anything else.
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Yeah, no one wants to be ugly anymore.
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I mean, like, you don't always need to be serving cunt.
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Do you think that beauty is actually more important on the inside than the outside?
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I've always said this, I don't know if you agree, but I don't remember what someone looks like, I remember how they act.
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Do you think that I would suit a bleached brow?
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Yeah.
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That, it sounded like that was a no. Yes.
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Would you go to space?
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No. I don't like that.
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I feel like I already gave Alien.
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So I kind of want to just do it here.
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Maybe it's actually fun being single.
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Maybe we don't need anyone.
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I think 2025 is the year of being single.
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Wow.
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Actually.
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Profound.
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Yeah, because, I mean, yeah, being in a relationship is fun, but, like, so much work. Are you paying?
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Because I didn't bring my wallet, so...
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Classic you.
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I've already paid.
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Hey!
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I'm in my dream!
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People say models don't eat, but...
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Well, I ate, so y'all can stay mad.
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You already ate.
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Believe it or not, it's actually 10 a.m right now.
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Don't...
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Sorry, I'm ruining the fantasy.
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10 a.m., you guys.
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It's not.
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Thank you.
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills using a fun and engaging conversation from the video "ALEX CONSANI | CHICKEN SHOP DATE." This dialogue features relatable topics such as food preferences, geography, and romantic inclinations, making it ideal for enhancing your conversational ability. By focusing on the natural flow of the conversation, you'll improve your pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension skills, crucial elements for anyone preparing for IELTS speaking practice or simply looking to become more fluent in everyday dialogue.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Drink of choice: Refers to your preferred beverage.
- Caucasian: A term typically used to describe a person of European descent.
- Romantic person: Someone who expresses love, care, and tenderness.
- Geography: The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
- Boneless: Typically used to describe meat that has no bones.
- Gluten-free: Refers to food that does not contain gluten, a protein found in wheat.
- Freak: A term used to describe someone with unusual or non-conventional interests or behaviors.
- Model: To work in the fashion industry, often showcasing clothing and accessories.
Practice Tips
To maximize your practice using the shadowing technique with this video, follow these steps:
- Listen actively: Play the video, focusing on the rhythm and speed of the speakers. The conversation flows naturally, so pay attention to how phrases connect.
- Repeat aloud: Use the shadow speech technique by repeating what you hear immediately after each speaker. This will help you practice pronunciation and fluency while developing your ear for English.
- Slow it down: If the conversation feels too fast, consider using playback controls to slow down the video. This will allow you to clearly hear each word and phrase.
- Record yourself: After practicing for a few rounds, record your own voice. This will help you identify areas where you can improve your pronunciation and fluency.
- Engage with the content: Reflect on the questions and themes discussed in the conversation. Think about how you would respond in similar situations to build confidence for real-life interactions.
Incorporating these tips into your daily english speaking practice sessions will enhance your communication skills, preparing you better for social interactions and tests like the IELTS.
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.