Shadowing Practice: Bojack Horseman vs. pretty girl - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Yeah, you'll never guess who's here.
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Think '90s.
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No, Bojack Horseman from Horsin' Around.
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No, I mean he got a little fatter but it's definitely him.
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He looks really sad.
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It's hilarious.
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Get over here now!
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Oh, my God.
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Excuse me.
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I just wanted you to know that you ruined someone else's night tonight.
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And I hope you have enough decency to at least feel a little bit crappy about it.
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Excuse me?
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I was actually already in a bad mood, but I thought maybe for one night I could go out to a bar and try to forget about myself.
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But now, because of you and your friends, I feel more self -conscious than ever.
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If we were bothering you so much, why didn't you just leave?
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Because I didn't think of that and now I feel stupid.
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Look, I have a right to be here.
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No!
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Maybe because you're skinny, and maybe because you're pretty, you're used to getting away with things.
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But I want you to know that your actions have an effect on others.
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And I hate you, and you are a horrible person!
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And you not understanding that you're a horrible person doesn't make you less of a horrible person.
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You think I'm pretty?
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Well, that was another in a long series of regrettable life choices.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Bojack Horseman vs. pretty girl" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →