Shadowing Practice: تعلم الانجليزية من الافلام / Cars - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Okay, here we go.
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Focus.
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Speed.
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I am speed.
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Hello everyone and welcome back to the channel.
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Today we've got a super fun
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and powerful lesson using a movie scene from the lovely movie Cars 3 to improve your English pronunciation, expressions, and grammar.
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We're going to break down tricky phrases, show you how native speakers really talk, and even uncover some bold,
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informal expressions like, I eat losers for breakfast, and ain't.
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By the end of this video, you'll understand how to sound more natural, know how to use used to correctly,
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and pick up some cool idioms and pronunciation tips that you can start using right away.
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So if you found this lesson helpful, I really hope you support the channel.
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And as you know, I disappeared for a whole year, so I need your support now more than ever.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
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I truly appreciate you.
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Love you guys.
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As always, and without wasting any of your precious time, let's get started.
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Okay, here we go.
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Focus.
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Speed.
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I am speed.
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One winner.
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42 losers.
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I eat losers for breakfast.
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Did I used to say that?
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Yes sir, you did.
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Gah!
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You used to say that all the time.
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Mater, what are you doing in here?
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Well, I didn't want you to be lonely.
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Well, thank you.
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But I'm kind of preparing for a race.
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I need a little quiet.
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Oh right.
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You got it, buddy.
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Hey buddy!
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Hey everybody listen up!
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My best friend Lightning McQueen needs quiet.
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Perfect quiet!
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Okay, where was I?
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Racing.
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Real racing.
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That ain't racing.
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That wasn't even a Sunday drive.
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That was one lap racing his 500 of those.
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Everybody fighting to move up, lap after lap, inside, outside, inches apart ever touching.
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Now that's racing.
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Well I can't argue with E.
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Doc Hudson.
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How true, how true.
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One winner.
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42 losers.
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I eat losers for breakfast.
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Did I used to say that?
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Did you notice how he said for t2, the t in for t almost disappeared.
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Native speakers do this to make pronunciation easier when there is two t sounds in the sentence, so it sounds more like for e2, for e2.
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We also have a drop t in what Mater says here.
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You used to say that all the time becomes the all the time.
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You just say that all the time!
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You just say that all the time!
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Mater, what are you doing in here?
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Mater, what are you doing in here?
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And here too, dropping the drop T or the silent T makes your pronunciation much better.
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So try to get used to it.
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One winner.
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42 losers.
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42 losers.
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I eat losers for breakfast.
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Did I used to say that?
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I eat losers for breakfast is a bold, informal expression.
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It means I'm so confident and dominant that beating weak opponents is easy for me.
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It's just routine, just like having a breakfast.
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It's often used to sound tough or competitive, especially in sports or games.
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So he definitely didn't mean that he literally eats them for breakfast.
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And the sport our movie is talking about, as you know, is racing.
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And racing is a competitive sport, where drivers try to cross the finish line first with their cars.
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The verb use has two common meanings, and you probably already know the first one.
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It's using something, to do something.
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I used the knife to cut the bread.
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And the second meaning is used to talk about a past habit or stat that is no longer true.
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And we form it like this.
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The subject, let's say he, plus used to, plus the base verb, like play football.
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He used to play football, and it means that he doesn't play football anymore.
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In the negative form, it becomes he didn't used to play football.
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Check out this example.
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I hate New York.
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I really do.
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I used to love New York, but I hate it now.
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See?
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He said, I used to, because he doesn't love New York anymore.
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Did I used to say that?
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We notice that McQueen moved the subject after did.
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Simply, that's because we're asking a question here.
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And as you know, in questions, the subject comes after the auxiliary verb.
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I did play becomes did I play?
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And it's the same with used to.
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I used to say that becomes did I used to say that?
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After did, always use the base form of the verb.
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That's why used becomes use.
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You might get a little confused here, but don't overthink it.
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Just pause the video, re-watch until you get it
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so drop a comment with one sentence for each form now affirmative negative
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and question and i will correct it if needed
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did i used to say
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that yes sir quick quiz what is the correct response to the question did i used to to say that?
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One, yes you did.
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Two, yes you used.
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Three, yes you said.
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Three, two, one, I hope you got this right.
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Yes sir, you did.
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Ah!
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You used to say that all the time.
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Meter, what are you doing in here?
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Well, I didn't want you to be lonely.
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Well, thank you.
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Lonely means feeling sad because you are alone or feel disconnected from others.
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Pay attention.
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Don't mix it up with alone, because alone simply means there is no one with you.
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It's just a situation.
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Lonely, on the other hand, is a feeling.
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So you can be alone without feeling lonely, and you can feel lonely even when people are around you.
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Oh, thank you, but I'm kind of preparing for a race.
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I need a little quiet.
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Oh, right.
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You got it, buddy.
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Here's a quick connected speech example.
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Kind of becomes kinda.
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I'm kinda preparing for a race.
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And to prepare for something means to get ready for it, for probably an event, task, or situation that is coming up.
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To see if you're remembering the previous videos, how could we write quiet in this case?
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We write it this way because quiet in this case refers to being silent, calm, or without noise, which helps him prepare so well.
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I hope you got that right.
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All right.
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You got it, buddy.
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Buddy is an informal term that means friend.
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It's often used to refer to someone you're close to.
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Buddy, wait.
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You can also use mate.
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Mate.
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You're amazing.
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Really? Or homie.
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Look big homie, I appreciate everything you've done for me, man.
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You feel me? That ain't racing.
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That wasn't even a Sunday drive.
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That was one lap racing his 500 of those.
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We've got a great expression here that will help you a lot in your conversations.
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Ain't.
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How do you use it?
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Let me explain.
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When you're about to use words am not, is not, are not, or has not, have not, you can simply replace them with ain't.
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She has not finished her homework.
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She ain't finished her homework.
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That isn't racing.
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That ain't racing.
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It's very common in spoken English, but avoid it in formal writing or exams because it's not considered grammatically correct.
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and make sure you don't pronounce the T at the end of it.
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Ha!
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That ain't racin'.
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Ha!
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That ain't racin'.
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That wasn't even a Sunday drive.
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That was one lap racing his 500 of those.
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You can use the expression, that wasn't even, to downplay something, to make it sound like it wasn't that important.
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By scrolling on his phone with a bored look, this boy is downplaying the artworks behind him.
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And that's exactly what Hudson does here.
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By comparing the race with McQueen to a Sunday drive, not a real race at all,
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he'd downplay the race, making it seem like no big deal. That ain't racing.
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That wasn't even a Sunday drive.
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That was one lap racing his 500 of those.
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Everybody fighting to move up, lap after lap, inside, outside, inches apart, never touching.
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The lap refers to one complete round around a track.
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For example, in car racing, one lap is when the car completes one full loop around the racetrack.
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Enjoy this lap!
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I'll kill you on the next one!
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When we add up to the verb move, which normally means to take action,
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its meaning can change to advance or improve one's position, status, or rank in a particular situation.
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In your career, for example, After working hard for several years, he finally moved up to a senior management position.
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And it can also mean to change to an earlier time.
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For example, the meeting was moved up from 2 p.m to 1 p.m.
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So, context is key.
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Promotion or earlier time.
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The same happens with the verb listen.
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Hey everybody, listen up!
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My best friend, Lightning McQueen, needs quiet.
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In the previous scene, listen up is an informal way to say pay attention or listen carefully.
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It's often used when someone wants to give instruction, announce something important, or make sure people focus.
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Everybody fighting to move up.
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Let's try to pronounce this sentence like headson.
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So the D in everybody becomes like a soft flap D.
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Everybody.
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Fighting to becomes fightin' a.
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Fightin' a move up.
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Move up.
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Fightin' a move up.
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Everybody fightin' a move up.
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Everybody fightin' a move up.
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That ain't racin'.
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That wasn't even a Sunday drive.
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That was one lap racing his 500 of those.
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Everybody fighting to move up, lap after lap, inside, outside, inches apart, never touching.
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The inch is a unit of measurement, used mainly in the U.S and the U.K., equal to about 2.5 centimeters,
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and it is used to measure length or size, like the size of a screen or a piece of wood.
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Every inch she travels is grueling.
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And apart means separated or at a distance from each other.
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It is used to show that two or more people or things are not touching and have space between them.
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Everybody fighting to move up, lap after lap, inside, outside, inches apart, never touching.
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Now that's racing.
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Well, I can't argue with the Doc Hudson.
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How true, how true.
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To argue with someone means to have different ideas or to present an opposing argument to theirs.
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And when you can't argue with someone, it means you agree with them and share the same ideas or opinions.
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I hope you found the lesson helpful and enjoyable.
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Share your thoughts in the comments, and I'll correct any sentences for you if you want.
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Thank you for watching, and I'll see you in the next video.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
Learning English through movies is not only engaging but also offers real-life context for language usage. In the scene from Cars 3 we explore, there are distinct expressions and a natural flow of conversation that reflect authentic English speaking. This video enables you to learn English with YouTube effectively, as it captures the nuances of informal speech, provides relatable scenarios, and introduces idioms that native speakers use daily. By practicing with this material, you can enhance your speaking skills and confidence, making it easier to communicate in various situations.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
In the featured clip, several phrases and grammatical structures stand out, offering valuable learning opportunities:
- "I eat losers for breakfast." - This bold statement not only showcases an exaggerated expression but also reflects a common English idiom that emphasizes competitiveness.
- "Did I used to say that?" - This phrase illustrates the structure of "used to" which denotes something habitual in the past. Understanding how to use this correctly will allow you to convey past habits or states, enhancing your overall fluency.
- "That ain't racing." - This informal contraction captures how native speakers often simplify or drop letters, making it an excellent example for your IELTS speaking practice. Learning phrases like these prepares you for conversational English.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Many English learners struggle with pronunciation, especially with the informal speech heard in the video. Here are a few tricky aspects:
- Ain't: This contraction can confuse non-native speakers. It’s commonly used in informal speech to mean "is not" or "are not," and mastering its pronunciation will help you understand conversational English better.
- Racing vs. Rasting: The quick nature of dialogue can lead to mispronunciations. Make sure to articulate the 'r' sound in "racing" clearly, as it is frequently blended with surrounding sounds, especially in fast conversations.
- Focus vs. Focis: The word "focus" might be rushed, dropping syllables in rapid speech. Practicing with the shadowing technique—mimicking a speaker's pace and intonation—can greatly improve your pronunciation.
Incorporating these lessons into your speaking practice will enhance your ability to converse naturally and fluently. Remember, consistent practice is key to mastering English! Use the shadow speech method to repeat phrases after hearing them, and don’t hesitate to immerse yourself in various English-speaking contexts to solidify your understanding.
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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