Shadowing Practice: Catch Me If You Can (2002): Opening vs. Last Scene - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You sit here.
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You do not open the door.
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You do not pass him anything to the hole.
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Good morning.
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You know, I got a little bit of a cold myself.
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I'm here to read the articles of extradition according to the European Court for Human Rights.
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Article 1.
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Extradition shall be granted in respect of offenses punishable under laws..
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by deprivation of liberty under detention order for the maximum period of at least one year by severe penalty.
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Help me.
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Right?
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Stop it.
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Help me.
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You don't think you're actually gonna fool me, do you?
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Sixteen pages to go.
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Stay with me.
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Article two.
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If the request for exhibition includes several separate offenses, easier wishes puns to one of the laws of requesting and he has to let somebody by deprivation of liberty.
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Frank.
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Frank.
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Get me a doctor in here!
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I need a doctor!
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Doctor, now!
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Don't sweat it, Frank.
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We're gonna get you right to a doctor.
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Frank, if you can hear me, don't worry.
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I'm gonna take you home in the morning.
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Home in the morning, Frank.
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What are you doing?
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Washing of the lies.
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This man has to be on a plane for America.
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He has to see a doctor.
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The doctor comes in tomorrow.
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I have worked too long, too hard for you to take this away from me.
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If he dies, I'm holding you responsible.
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Monsieur!
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You must go here. So, come in!
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OK, Carl, Let's go home.
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How do you know I'll come back?
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Look.
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Frank.
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Nobody's chasing you.
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American Airlines flight 131 to Pittsburgh is now ready to report it.
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Passengers 4-5-3-3-8-23-8.
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Okay.
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Alice, is he still not called?
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No, he hasn't.
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Good morning.
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I've, uh, called this meeting to discuss any type of check fraud and counterfeiting which the unsub is washing and altering checks, then passing them throughout Arizona.
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This unsub is a big dog, passing checks as large as five figures.
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Sorry, wait.
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Sorry.
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We have a recovered check on Agent Raider's desk.
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Why don't we step out to the bullpen?
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These impressions on every line.
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Looks like the original amount was for $60.
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What if I take a look?
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Cash in Flagstaff a week ago.
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Cost the bank $16,000.
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It's a real check.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, it's been washed.
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The only thing original is the signature.
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But it's perfect, Carl.
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I mean...
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I mean, this isn't hydrochloride, a bleach.
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Nope.
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Something new.
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Maybe a nail polish remover where the acetone removes the ink that's not been printed.
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How did you do it, Frank?
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How did you cheat on the bioexam in Louisiana?
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I didn't cheat.
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I studied for two weeks and I passed.
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Is that the truth, Frank?
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Is that the truth?
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I'll bet this guy still checks out of mailboxes.
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He washes off their names and he puts on his own.
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You saying that he's a local?
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Well, if it were me, you know, I'd call the bank first.
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I call the bank first, I check out the balance.
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Make sure there's enough money in there to make it worth your while.
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Exactly.
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You know, Carl, I think this guy's pretty smart.
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Huh.
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Guess all we have to do now is catch him.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 85 sentences and 531 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 85 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| liberty noun | /ˈlɪbəti/ | The condition of being free. |
| offense noun | /əˈfɛns/ | A crime or sin. |
| cheat verb | /ˈt͡ʃiːt/ | To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation. |
| penalty noun | /ˈpɛn.əl.ti/ | A legal sentence. |
| chase verb | /t͡ʃeɪs/ | To follow at speed. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| passenger noun | /ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ | One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew. |
| exhibition noun | /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ | An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited. |
| fraud noun | /ˈfɹɔːd/ | The crime of stealing or otherwise illegally obtaining money by use of deception tactics. |
| impression noun | /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ | The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another. |
| polish verb | /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ | To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding. |
| recover verb | /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ | To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal). |
| nope | /noʊp/ | No. |
| signature noun | /ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃə/ | A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| wash off verb | To remove (or be removed) by washing; to clean off (dirt or the thing that it is besmirching) by washing. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 19 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, gonna, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: wash /wɑʃ/, exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/, impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/, polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/, detention /dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/, deprivation /ˌdɛp.ɹɪˈveɪʃən/, punishable /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like wash, liberty, offense.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have worked · it's been washed · that's not been printed |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be granted · been washed · been printed |
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.