Shadowing Practice: Best of THE ROOKIE: Funny Moments | #TheRookie - Learn English Speaking with Video

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That's a nice ride.
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Yeah.
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I think I'm going to have to take it off your hands.
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You're going to steal my car?
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The one that broke down two blocks ago?
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Yeah.
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Maybe take you for a spin, too.
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Officer Chen, reporting for duty.
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That's not something you see every day.
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It's illegal.
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And romantic as all get out.
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I need you to stop what you're doing right now.
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Don't hassle me, man.
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I gotta control the drip.
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Right now.
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This is art and an expression of my deep and abiding love.
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It's vandalism.
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Turn around.
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Hands behind your back.
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Can you just hit pause until my girl passes?
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See?
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There she is.
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Would you film this for me with my phone? For Instagram?
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Please?
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I'm so sorry.
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I'm so sorry.
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What the hell are you doing?
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What does it look like, Hunter?
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I'm proposing.
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What, you never heard of a ring?
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I'll get you a ring next payday.
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Okay, then next payday, you can ask me again.
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There's your answer.
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Let's go.
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Okay, all right.
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All right.
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I'll marry you, you nut.
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I love you.
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I love you, baby.
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I'm the happiest man in the world!
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Do you have any weapons on you?
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Anything that's gonna stick me?
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Yeah, I got a foldable knife in my back pocket.
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All right.
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Just keep your hands on the hood for me.
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Don't reach for anything.
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All right?
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Yes, sir.
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Thank you.
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Oh And I have a small knife around my neck.
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A knife around your neck?
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In case I can't reach the one in my waistband.
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Right Treacherous.
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You there.
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Grab those.
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Careful with that one.
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Anything else I'm missing?
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Anymore?
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Oh.
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Oh, that's my Bali song.
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That one's from the Philippines.
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That's a neat one.
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It looks like a money clip, but it's actually a knife.
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I need to ask you what's in your car.
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No weapons in there. But, uh... But?
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Uh, no, the truck is growling.
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Can you remind us how you got your uniform torn three Halloweens ago?
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Uh...
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If you get dispatched to a loud party, make sure they know you're not the stripper.
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Woo!
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What?
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What?
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Oh, what the what?
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What's going on?
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Maybe you were separated at birth.
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He's a year older than me, and he was born in Florida.
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Plus, he really doesn't look that much like me.
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The hell he doesn't.
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Not the brightest bulb, though.
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Oh, my God.
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It's Tim and Dim.
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Why are you being weird?
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It's easier to show you.
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Oh, um, that is disturbing.
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Guess we know who's going undercover with Dim.
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Yeah, juicy.
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No. It's juicy.
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I don't like that.
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Sorry, this food isn't for background.
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What?
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Extra Z someplace else. Or you can hear.
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I mean, Anywhere.
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I have so many questions, I don't know where to start.
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So I'll open with... Where are you headed?
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To the bar on the corner.
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I'm taking my brother for one last drink.
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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As am I.
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But you can't just be transporting it.
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There is a body in there.
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Yes, sir.
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My brother Kenny...
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Who knows the next time I'll see him, if ever.
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If you know what I mean.
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Yeah, no, actually, I don't know what you're talking about.
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I'm sorry.
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Could you open the lid for us, please?
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Yeah.
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Oh.
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You there yet?
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Your brother's not dead.
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No, sir.
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So why is he in a coffin?
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Oh, we just found it on the side of the road a ways back.
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Pretty cool, right?
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Okay, but you said it was the last drink, and you'll never see him again.
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Yeah, well, he's moving to the valley tomorrow, so who knows?
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Right behind my eyes.
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You okay?
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What happened?
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This.
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You're going into labor.
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No, the baby's fine.
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I just, I never imagined I have to pick a wedding dress based on its ability to hide my belly.
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Who said you have to hide your belly?
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My bridesmaids.
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They said this is the one that camouflages it best.
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So I kicked them all out and texted you.
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You text me 911 on my day off to ask me if a dress makes you look fat? Does it?
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Yes, because you're pregnant.
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Are you ashamed of your baby?
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Of course not.
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Okay, then who cares if you're What do you stupid friends think?
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Show off that baby belly.
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Wear what you feel confident in.
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What does your dream wedding dress look like?
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A B-neck dress with bell sleeves.
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Okay, so we'll start there.
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I'll go talk to the lady and have her pull a few choices.
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Okay.
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What seems to be the trouble?
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I was walking Ozzy past the Millers, and he started freaking out.
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He's a retired bomb dog from the TSA.
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He definitely smells some explosives inside.
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Okay, thank you.
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We'll take it from here.
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Control 7, Adam 15, requesting bomb squad at 4312 Moreland Street.
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Ma'am, step back.
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Ready?
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Yeah.
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Police!
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Yes, can I help you?
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Oh, please.
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Some more gender reveal mayhem.
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They used C4 to set it off.
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Seven of the guests are in the ER being treated for glitter-related injuries.
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Most of those occurred from the second device one of them.
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They're having twins.
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How much?
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A dollar.
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A little steep, but alright.
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Didn't expect it to be so, uh, thick.
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You know the family next door?
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Sure.
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The dad's a drug dealer.
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And my mom gets really talking when she does Chardonnay.
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Have you seen him around today?
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No. He's probably at the thing.
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What thing?
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Buy some more lemonade and I'll tell ya.
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Are you trying to extort a law enforcement officer?
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No. It's basic supply and demand.
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I have something to use.
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I'll buy some more lemonade and I'll tell ya.
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I have something you need, so I can set the price.
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He's just getting a quality education.
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Too bad he won't get the same one in juvenile detention.
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You got a permit for this lemonade stand?
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So you gonna arrest me?
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No, since you haven't done any real damage to city property, we will cite you and let you go.
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But you need to fill this hole back in.
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Okay, yes, it's a treasure hunt.
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I'm starting to think there's no treasure down here.
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You know that says angels, not angles, right?
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I've been digging all day.
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Does that count as real damage?
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Yeah, I'm afraid it does.
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Look, I picked it.
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I picked it.
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Make sure you drink the whole thing down.
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Woman, I'm a grown-ass man.
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I don't need a juice box.
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Whoa.
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You okay?
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Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.
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Sir, did you just faint?
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No, I briefly succumbed to gravity.
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All jewelry must be removed by the arresting officer.
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Do I have your permission to proceed?
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Now we're going to get to the end.
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And get to the end.
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7 Lincoln 7, center already in my location.
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And alert Sergeant Gray.
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I just found a body, Sergeant Tim Bradford.
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No, it's not.
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I'm at the station.

Context & Background

The scene presented in the transcript showcases a humorous and light-hearted moment from the popular TV series "The Rookie." The dialogue revolves around a comedic encounter between police officers and a man proposing in an unconventional setting. Engaging in a casual yet meaningful conversation, the characters express elements of romance, humor, and legal implications. This scene not only highlights the interactive dynamics between the characters but also provides insight into everyday American conversational English, making it an excellent resource for learners seeking IELTS speaking practice.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "That's a nice ride." - A casual compliment about someone's vehicle.
  • "Don't hassle me, man." - A way to ask someone to stop bothering you; common in informal dialogue.
  • "I need you to stop what you're doing right now." - A direct request that conveys urgency.
  • "Can you just hit pause?" - A phrase that can be used in various contexts, asking someone to stop temporarily.
  • "I love you, baby." - An affectionate expression that adds warmth to conversational exchanges.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To enhance your speaking skills using the dialogue from "The Rookie," follow this shadow speak method:

  1. Watch the Video: Start by watching the segment with no subtitles to familiarize yourself with the tone and rhythm of the conversation.
  2. Identify Key Phrases: Focus on the highlighted phrases that are frequently used in daily communication, paying attention to the pronunciation and intonation.
  3. Listen and Repeat: Use a shadowing site to play sections of the dialogue, pausing after each phrase to repeat it out loud. This technique helps you internalize the language patterns.
  4. Practice Emotion and Context: When shadowing, try to embody the emotions conveyed in the characters' voices. This will enhance your expressiveness in real-life conversations.
  5. Record Yourself: After shadowing, record yourself speaking the lines. Compare your recordings to the original to assess your progress and identify areas for improvement.

Integrating these techniques into your daily routine will significantly improve your fluency. Use learn English with YouTube videos like this to diversify your listening sources and enhance your comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way.

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.