Shadowing Practice: Daddy Drama | Max Amini | Stand-up Comedy - Learn English Speaking with Video
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And who are you here with?
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No, nobody, just me.
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You just came by yourself?
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Oh, that's so sweet.
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You're alone tonight?
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Aw.
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And you're in the process of divorce?
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And you came to laugh and get it off your chest?
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Fucking love you, dude.
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This is incredible.
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And what are you gonna do?
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Are you gonna go on a dating app?
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I'm on a dating app.
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You're on a dating app already?
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This guy, every day I've been swiping.
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That's good, good for you.
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Where are my single people at?
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Clap, let me see where are my single people at?
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That's it.
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Single people.
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Clap, let me see where my single people at?
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Okay, over here.
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Single.
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How long?
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All my life.
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All your life?
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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And how old are you?
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Now we know why he got divorced.
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He didn't hesitate.
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The divorced guy immediately.
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Unbelievable.
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Oh my God.
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Well, how old are you?
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44. Not you, fucker.
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He's ready to go.
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Papers are not even done yet.
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22. 22.
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Exactly twice your age.
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What did you come here with tonight?
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Your parents?
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Look.
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your dad is younger than your future boyfriend
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 42 sentences and 194 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:56. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 91% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 17 of its 42 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| divorce noun | /dɪˈvɔːs/ | The legal dissolution of a marriage. |
| clap verb | /klæp/ | To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. |
| unbelievable adjective | /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/ | Not to be believed. |
| hesitate verb | /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ | To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination. |
| swipe verb | /swaɪp/ | To grab or bat quickly. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| incredible adjective | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ | Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief. |
| boyfriend noun | /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ | A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship. |
| chest noun | /t͡ʃɛst/ | A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid. |
| immediately adverb | /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ | In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay. |
| nobody noun | /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ | A person dismissed as unimportant. |
| sweet adjective | /swit/ | Tasting of sugars. |
| twice adverb | /twaɪs/ | Two times. |
| dude noun | /duːd/ | A man, generally a younger man. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You just came by yourself?
- Are you gonna go on a dating app?
- You're on a dating app already?
- Where are my single people at?
- Clap, let me see where my single people at?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, gonna, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/, incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/, immediately /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/
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 divorce, clap, unbelievable.
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.