Shadowing Practice: Basic Instinct scene - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Can we get you anything, a cup of coffee?
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Can we get you anything, a cup of coffee?
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No, thank you.
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Are your attorneys going to join us?
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Mr. Mel has waived her rights to an attorney.
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Did I miss something?
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I told him that you wouldn't want an attorney present.
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No. Why have you waived your rights to an attorney, Mr. Mel?
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Why did you think I wouldn't want one?
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I told him you wouldn't want to hide.
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I have nothing to hide.
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There's no smoking in this building, Miss Tramiel.
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What are you going to do?
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Charge me with smoking?
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Would you tell us the nature of your relationship with Mr. Boz?
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I had sex with him for about a year and a half.
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I liked having sex with him.
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He wasn't afraid of experimenting.
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I like men like that.
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Men who give me pleasure.
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He gave me a lot of pleasure.
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You ever, uh, engage in any sadomasochistic activity?
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Exactly what did you have in mind, Mr. Corelli?
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You ever tie him up?
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No. You never tied him up?
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No. Johnny liked to use his hands too much.
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I like hands and fingers.
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You describe a white silk scarf in your book.
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I've always had a fondness for white silk scarves.
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They're good for all occasions.
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But you said you liked men to use their hands, didn't you?
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No, I said I liked Johnny to use his hands.
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I don't make any rules, Nick.
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I go with the flow.
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Did you kill Mr. Boz, Mr. Rommel?
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I'd have to be pretty stupid to write a book about killing..
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and then kill somebody the way I described it in my book.
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I'd be announcing myself as the killer.
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I'm not stupid.
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We know you're not stupid, Mr. Rommel.
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Maybe that's what you're counting on to get you off the hook.
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Writing the book gives you an alibi.
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Yes, it does, doesn't it?
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But the answer's no. I didn't kill him.
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Do you use drugs, Mr. Mel?
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Sometimes.
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You ever use drugs with Mr. Boz?
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Sure.
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What kind of drugs?
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Cocaine.
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Have you ever fucked on cocaine, Nick?
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It's nice.
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You like playing games, don't you?
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I have a degree in psychology.
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It goes with the turf.
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Games are fun.
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What about boxing?
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That's a game.
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Is that fun too?
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I don't think that's relevant to this inquiry.
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Boxing was fun till Manny died.
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How did you feel when he died?
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I loved him.
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It hurt.
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How did you feel when I told you Johnny Bons had died?
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I felt like someone had read my book and was playing a game.
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But it didn't hurt.
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No. Because you didn't love him.
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That's right.
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Even though you were fucking him.
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You still get the pleasure.
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Didn't you ever fuck anybody else when you were married, Nick?
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How did you know he was married?
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Maybe I was just guessing.
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What difference does it make?
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Would you like a cigarette, Nick?
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You two know each other?
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No. No. How did you meet Mr. Bias?
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I wanted to write a book about the murder of a retired rock and roll star.
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I went down to his club,
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I picked him up, and I had sex with him.
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You didn't feel anything for him,
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you just had sex with him for your book.
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In the beginning.
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Then I got to like what he did for me.
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That's pretty cold, ain't it, lady?
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I'm a writer.
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I use people for what I write.
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Let the world beware.
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You want me to take a lie detector test?

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Context & Background

This dialogue is taken from a gripping scene in the film "Basic Instinct," which showcases an intense interrogation between a police detective and a suspect. The suspects navigate sensitive topics such as relationships and personal choices, reflecting themes of trust and honesty. By immersing yourself in such dialogues, you gain insight into real-life communication, vocabulary related to the legal field, and conversational nuances. This training serves as an excellent opportunity for IELTS speaking practice as it incorporates themes of emotional expression and complex topics.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “I have nothing to hide.” - A confident assertion of transparency.
  • “What are you going to do?” - Foundational for initiating a response in a conversation.
  • “I liked having sex with him.” - Demonstrates how to express personal sentiments more openly.
  • “I go with the flow.” - Useful in situations where you want to convey adaptability.
  • “I didn’t kill him.” - A direct, emphatic statement reflecting denial and may be useful in serious discussions.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this excerpt, follow these steps:

  1. Listen attentively: Play the scene multiple times. Focus on the tone, pace, and emotion conveyed in the dialogue.
  2. Repeat phrases: Start by mimicking short segments of dialogue. Focus on phrases that resonate with you and are useful for everyday interactions.
  3. Understand context: Identify the emotions or implications behind statements. For example, when the character states, “I have nothing to hide,” recognize the confidence and assertiveness in this claim.
  4. Shadow for pronunciation: Use the shadowspeak method by repeating after the speaker. Pay close attention to the rhythm and stress in their pronunciation, which will help improve your English pronunciation.
  5. Practice in pairs: If possible, practice with a partner. Engage in dialogues mimicking real conversations similar to the video, which can help reinforce your learning experience.

By using these techniques, you not only practice speaking but also enhance your comprehension, preparing you for realistic and challenging conversations. Incorporating such dialogues into your IELTS speaking practice will equip you with the necessary skills to tackle various topics confidently.

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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