Shadowing Practice: Daenerys vs. Varys: Emilia Clarke Reveals Conleth Hill's Coffee Cup-gate Confession - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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-Happy belated birthday.
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-Oh, thank you very much. Thank you.
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[ Cheers and applause ] -You had a fun birthday, right?
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-I had a really fun birthday. Yes.
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-I saw an Instagram from you. -Yes.
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-And kind of the Internet kind of went crazy.
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Because you said, "Reunions never looked this hairy." -Mm-hmm. -This is a picture of you and Jason Momoa and Kit Harrington.
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-Indeed. -That is a -- -I mean -- It's not bad.
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-That is a great reunion. -It's not bad. Yeah.
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-What's a night out with these guys -- What's it like?
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-Well, a night out with these guys is -- There's a lot of dancing.
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-Do you guys just -- -Well, yeah, so -- -Dance party? -No, yes.
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I really like to dance.
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But Jason and Kit's dancing is quite different from one another.
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-They're different dancers? -Little different dancers.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. -Like what's Kit more like?
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-Okay, so Kit -- [ Sighs ] Kit has got this dance, right?
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And he does it absolutely anywhere.
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And it's a little bit poncey.
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Oh, right. You guys don't know what poncey means, do you?
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No. It is a little bit, kind of, I don't know how to -- I mean, douchey is quite a strong -- [ Laughter ] That's quite a strong word. -Yes that's too -- Poncey is much cuter. -But so his dance is -- He calls it the -- Yeah, he calls it the shoulder dance.
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And it's a little bit -- He could be starting it sitting down.
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And he kind does, like, a little -- Like, you've got to pout with it.
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And then he'll -- [ Laughter and applause ] And it's just all of this.
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It's all of that.
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You got to, like, mince it, though.
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Yes. Exactly.
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That, all of that. -That's good.
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-But with, like, smoldering, kind of -- -Yeah, Kit Harrington face. -It could be like a rave.
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Yeah. And he's just in the corner going, "No, no, no.
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It's just this. That's it. That's it." Yes.
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-And what is Jason Momoa's dancing like?
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-Jason Momoa's dancing is -- [ Imitating Hawaiian ] [ Laughter ] I can't do it.
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It's just him being Hawaiian and like [Grunting] -[ Grunting ] -Then he, like, picks up the dance floor.
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-Throws the dance floor at you. Yeah.
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I have to -- I have to say, I don't know if I saw you since the "Game of Thrones" finale.
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But, man, oh, man. You were just amazing.
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-Thanks. -You were just -- I mean, what a great role. -Thank you.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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-What a great role.
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And I'll never forget this scene of you, of course.
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Here's you and the Starbucks cup right there.
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That was the -- That was just fantastic.
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And, you know, it's interesting, because we had Sophie Turner on the show.
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And she kind of -- -Yeah, I heard.
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-She has an idea...
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-I heard what's up. -...of what happened.
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Sophie -- Do you remember this? Watch this clip.
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-Lookit. Here's the scene. -Let's clear this up.
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[ Laughter ] -Look, here's the scene.
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Here's the scene right here.
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Look at that. And this is the scene.
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And what is that right there?
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[ Laughter ] That is a Starbucks coffee cup.
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-I mean, look who it's placed in front of.
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[ Laughter ] -Whoa!
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[ Audience ohs ] Wow. Emilia -- -Emilia Clarke.
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-[ Laughing ] Oh, my. Really? -She's the culprit.
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-Oh, wow! -I'm like Jason Momoa on this.
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-Yeah, you want to go -- Don't flip my desk. Yeah.
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What say you? -Well, so, here's the truth.
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We were -- We did the -- We had, like, a party before the Emmys recently.
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And Conleth, okay, he plays Varys.
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He was sitting next to me in that scene.
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He pulls me aside, and he's like, "Emilia, I've got to tell you something.
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I've got to tell you something, love.
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The coffee cup was mine." [ Audience gasps, laughs ] -He admitted? -It was his.
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It was Conleth's coffee cup.
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He said so. He's like, "I think it was.
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I'm sorry, darling. I didn't want to say anything, 'cause it seemed the heat was very much on you." And I was like, "What?! What?!" -Wow!
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-Like, I didn't have very much to do in that scene.
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-Wow! -I thought -- I know!
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-And he just brought it on set. -See how I'm passing the buck?
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Yeah. -That's who did it.
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Oh, my goodness. -Yeah, I think that's who did it. I think that's who did it.
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-We don't know for sure, but that's who you think did it.
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-I mean, he said it. He might have been drunk, but he said it.
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-Yeah. -So I'm gonna say it.
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-What do you know about the "Game of Thrones" prequel that was just announced on HBO?
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It's set 300 years before your -- -Right. Yeah.
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-Anything at all? -No. No, no.
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No, no, I genuinely don't know anything about it.
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-Solid? Like a solid no?
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Salad? Salad no? -A salad no.
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Like a salad no. -Like -- -Yeah, I mean, I heard that it's happening.
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We've got a group WhatsApp.
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And someone popped it on today and was like, "Look at that." We were like, "Ooh." -Mm.
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-And that's pretty much it.
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-Really? -Yeah, no, seriously.
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I don't know anything.
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300 years before. Lots, you know -- -But what if there's like a crystal ball or something that can see 300 years in the future?
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Cameo. -Yeah, we'll have a cameo.
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-Cameo time. Yes, you. Khaleesi. We want it.
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We need it. We want it. Come on!
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-Do ya? -Yes!
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[ Cheers and applause ] You were so good.
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You were so good. We loved you.
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-What else am I going to do? I mean -- -I don't know, but you can talk and give -- -I've sort of killed everyone and, you know, flown off on a dragon.
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Spoiler, I'm no longer alive.
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-I know, but in this, you can be.
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You can live forever. -I could. I could.
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-You could live forever in this. I'm just saying, the writers are writing it now.
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And everyone would flip out and love it.
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-I could just send them a little DM.
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-Yeah. -"Hey, guys." -Give them a little WhatsApp. Yeah. Yeah, why not? Yeah.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This entertaining video featuring Emilia Clarke discussing her experiences with co-stars Jason Momoa and Kit Harington is a fantastic resource for those looking to learn English with YouTube. Beyond the humor, the casual conversation provides an authentic glimpse into informal English speaking, making it perfect for practicing your own speaking skills. By engaging with this video, you will improve your ability to hold conversations in English, understanding not only the vocabulary but also the nuances of different expressions used in social settings.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • Use of informal language: Emilia uses phrases like "it's not bad" and "Well, yeah" which are common in everyday speech. This can help learners understand the fluidity and casualness of conversational English.
  • Descriptive expressions: Phrases such as "kind of" and "a little bit" are perfect examples of how native speakers often qualify their statements, adding nuance to their speech.
  • Body language and gestures: As Emilia describes Kit Harington's dance moves, she models how to convey meaning through physical expression, which is essential in face-to-face conversations. Shadowing her responses while mimicking her actions can enhance your learning.

Common Pronunciation Traps

One challenge that may arise while watching this video is the pronunciation of colloquial phrases. For example, Emilia uses the word "poncey," which may not be familiar to all English learners. The challenge lies in recognizing regional dialects and their unique vocabulary. Additionally, words like "dancing" and "absolutely" can trip up non-native speakers. These words require particular emphasis on syllables to sound natural. To overcome these challenges, consider using shadow speech techniques with this video. There are tools and tools like shadowing apps available that can facilitate this practice, allowing you to repeat after the speakers, improving both your pronunciation and intonation.

By incorporating this video into your study routine, you can harness the power of engaging content combined with focused practice, such as shadowspeaks techniques, to enhance your English speaking abilities. Remember, it’s about immersing yourself in real conversational English to progress effectively!

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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