Shadowing Practice: Casablanca Final - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The Will you have your man go with Mr. Laszlo and take care of his luggage?
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Certainly Rick, anything you say.
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Try Mr. Laszlo's luggage and put it on the plane.
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Yes sir.
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This way.
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If you don't mind, you fill in the names.
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That will make it even more official.
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You think of everything, don't you?
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And the names of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Laszlo.
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But why my name, Richard?
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Because you're getting on that plane.
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I don't understand.
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What about you?
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I'm staying here with him till the plane gets safely away.
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No, Richard, no. What has happened to you last night?
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Last night we said a great many things.
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You said I was to do the thinking for both of us.
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Well, I've done a lot of it since then.
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It all adds up to one thing.
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You're getting on that plane with Victor where you belong.
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But, Richard, no, I...
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Now, you've got to listen to me.
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Do you have any idea what you'd have to look forward to if you stayed here?
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Nine chances out of ten we'd both wind up at a concentration camp.
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Isn't that true, Louis?
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I'm afraid Major Strasser would insist.
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You're saying this only to make me go.
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I'm saying it because it's true.
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Inside of us, we both know you belong with Victor.
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You're part of his work,
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the thing that keeps him going.
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If that plane leaves the ground and you're not with him, you'll regret it.
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Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow,
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but soon and for the rest of your life.
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But what about us?
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We'll always have Paris.
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We didn't have, we lost it until you came to Casablanca.
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We got it back last night.
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And I said I would never leave you.
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And you never will.
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I've got a job to do, too.
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Where I'm going, you can't follow.
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What I've got to do,
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you can't be any part of.
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I'll say, I'm no good at being noble,
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but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people...
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...don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.
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Someday you'll understand that.
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No, no. Here's looking at you, kid.
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Everything is in order.
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All except one thing.
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There's something you should know before you leave.
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Mr. Blaine, I don't ask you to explain anything.
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I'm going to anyway because it may make a difference to you later on.
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You said you know about Ilza and me.
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Yes.
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But you didn't know she was at my place last night when you were.
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She came there for the letters of transit.
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Isn't that true, Ilza?
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Yes.
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She tried everything to get them, but nothing worked.
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She did her best to convince me that she was still in love with me.
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That was all over long ago.
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For your sake, she pretended it wasn't,
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and I let her pretend.
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I understand.
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Here it is.
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Thanks.
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I appreciate it.
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And welcome back to the fight.
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This time I know our side will win.
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Are you ready, Ilsa?
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Yes, I'm ready.
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It's very good.
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Fire, Rachel.
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God bless you.
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You've got to hurry.
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You'll miss that plane.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking and listening skills by analyzing and shadowing a scene from the timeless classic, Casablanca. This lesson focuses on emotional dialogue and the intricate nuances of conversational English. By engaging with the characters' interactions, you will enhance your ability to understand context, tone, and pronunciation, ultimately aiding your ability to improve English pronunciation and fluently express emotions. Shadowing this dialogue will allow you to pick up intonation patterns and improve your overall English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Take care of - to manage or handle something.
  • Part of his work - referring to an essential role in someone's professional life.
  • Concentration camp - a place where political prisoners are detained under harsh conditions.
  • Wind up - to end up in a particular situation, often unexpectedly.
  • Hill of beans - an expression meaning something of little value or importance.
  • Looking at you, kid - a phrase indicating fondness or affection while acknowledging someone's importance.
  • Getting on that plane - an expression indicating someone’s need to leave for safety or a better future.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your shadow speech practice, follow these tips tailored for the dialogue's speed and emotional undertones:

  • Listen closely to the tone and rhythm of the speakers. The dialogue flows with a mixture of urgency and tenderness. Try to capture that emotional range in your voice.
  • Start by pausing after each line and repeating it after the speaker. This will help you retain the phrasing and pacing of the conversation.
  • Focus on the key vocabulary highlighted. Integrate these phrases into your own sentences to enhance your vocabulary and improve English pronunciation.
  • Use shadowspeak by echoing the dialogue as closely as possible, paying special attention to the actors' emotions. This practice helps in developing your ability to express feelings in English.
  • Finally, repeat sections multiple times until you feel comfortable, then try to recite them without the audio. This can build your confidence in speaking and fluency.

By engaging with this iconic dialogue, you will not only learn about its historical context but also develop your English skills in a fun and memorable way. Start practicing today and see how you can learn English with YouTube!

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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