Shadowing Practice: Does Sydney Sweeney Know Her Lines? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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My apple pie's here.
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I have a cart of apple pie and ice cream being delivered right now.
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I'm ready.
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Oh, I've never ever been happier.
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I mean, OK, we're starting really easy.
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This is Cassie from Euphoria.
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I have never, ever been happier.
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This is the first day filming season two.
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We did this scene.
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And I was really nervous because it had been years.
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and it was probably one of the most memorable moments.
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It's so fun playing characters that are drastically different from yourself
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and being able to kind of go to places that not only challenge you, but excite you as an actor as well.
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I have a lot of empathy for Cassie because I have to as like a performer of her, but she definitely has very morally questionable choices.
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Yeah, maybe grandpa was a power bottom.
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Does that make you feel better?
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This is Olivia from White Lotus.
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Maybe grandpa was a power bottom.
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Does that make you feel better?
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Okay, I'm gonna tell a little terrible secret.
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I haven't seen the next seasons of White Lotus.
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I have a thing where I just, I don't watch stuff that often.
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Like I was a huge fan of Handmaid's Tale, like biggest fan, my mom and I binged it.
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And then the moment I was on it, I haven't seen it since.
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And I don't know why.
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I do remember this line because it was just one of the funniest lines I'd ever read in a script before.
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Being on set of White Lotus is, and it was such a treat.
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Like we were filming in a beautiful, beautiful area.
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We were in Hawaii, on Maui, at the Four Seasons, the whole place to ourselves.
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I felt like I was in a tropical version of a very fancy, luxurious camp.
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Made lifelong friends on that set.
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All right.
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No, seriously, get your hands off my hands.
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This isn't even a movie, this is an iconic song.
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Miss Possessive.
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No, seriously, get your hands off my man.
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This was probably one of the coolest things.
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Glenn texted me in a group chat with Tate and was like, I got to connect you two.
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Tate wants to meet.
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And then I talked to her and she was like, would you be down to do this?
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I was like, Holly, I'm the biggest fan.
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Like, you're absolutely iconic and I love you.
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So this was a pretty, pretty cool moment for me.
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I was filming Housemaid at the time and I was in my trailer
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and I was just doing a bunch of recordings and I would text them to say, and then she'd give me notes and I'd send her more.
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I didn't really know where they'd place it, and I was like, oh gosh, oh geez.
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It was so cool though.
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My apple pie's here?
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I need the pie's here.
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My apple pie.
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All right.
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Wait, you're the paramedic, you saved my stepmother when you were super awkward about it.
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Wait, you're the paramedic.
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You saved my stepmother.
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Then you were super awkward.
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Okay, who had a stepmother?
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There's someone literally leaving a cart in the back.
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I have a cart of apple pie and ice cream being delivered right now.
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Literally, it's being delivered right now.
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Okay, wait, wait, wait.
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Madam Web.
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Wait, you're the paramedic.
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You saved my stepmother, then you were super awkward about it.
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I had a good time.
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I thought it was really funny.
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The experience and the relationships that I built with everybody at Sony on Madame Web definitely correlated over into anyone but you,
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and now I have a really great working relationship there.
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Your appearance tells the world who you are and what you want.
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Speaking for myself, the goal is boners.
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Emily and everything sucks.
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Oh my gosh!
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Your appearance tells the world who you are and what you want.
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Speaking for myself, the goal is boners.
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I was nothing like Emmeline in high school.
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Emmeline has way more confidence, and she was outgoing, and she's a theater kid.
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I was very quiet and just focused on school.
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Yeah, I was a real follower for sure.
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Emmeline was one of the first characters that I think will forever be in my heart.
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It was the first time I'd ever had like a big role on anything.
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I got to film it in Oregon, so I was really close to where I grew up.
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So on the weekends I would drive home and see my family.
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And it was just me and my dog Tank and it was just, it was so great.
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I loved it.
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Titanic Me.
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Anyone but you.
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Titanic Me.
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Glenn and I kind of like created that moment in the moment.
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It was really funny.
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I'm obsessed with Titanic and Will, our director, also is just really good at embracing everything
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that Glenn and I would want to bring into the script
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and like letting us play around with the lines
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and we just felt so free and fun and this was a really fun moment.
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When I'm involved as a producer on projects, I think that for me at least the environment just, I feel more immersed in it.
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I know everybody.
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I have a deeper connection and relationship to people.
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And I just want to make sure everybody's having a really good time.
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Like, I try to create activities for everybody.
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And I love when people feel like a family when they're working together.
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I didn't have a desk yet, so I took it with me and passed through security and went to Starbucks.
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What?
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I didn't have a desk yet, so I took it with me and passed through security and went to Starbucks. Who?
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I don't remember this at all.
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Are you sure I said this?
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Who said this?
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Oh, reality!
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I didn't have a desk yet, so I took it with me and passed through security and went to Starbucks.
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I had to memorize so many lines for reality, I think that my brain doesn't remember a single thing that I said.
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That movie was so intense because it was the actual transcript from the interrogation, and so we had everything precisely the same.
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We did the whole movie in 16 days, and we were filming like 10, 15 pages of just pure dialogue every single day.
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I'm like trying to narrow down the different projects.
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He won't touch me, I'm ugly.
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What?
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He won't touch me, I'm ugly. Who said this?
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I kind of remember how I said it.
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I just don't remember who said it.
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You won't touch me, I'm ugly.
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Oh, oh, Handmaid's Tale.
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You won't touch me, I'm ugly.
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On set of Handmaid's Tale, it was like they were playing Taylor Swift all the time.
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We were singing, dancing.
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It was such a good vibe.
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And I remember being like, oh, this is how sets should be.
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Like this is just so much fun.
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Everybody's friends.
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The crew's incredible.
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It was a really good environment.
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Eden was such a beautiful, tragic character.
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She just was so unaware of the world and was raised in such a bubble, so she didn't actually understand a lot of the things going on around her.
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And my agent sent me the audition and went in and I had an audition and then a callback and another callback.
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And my mom would take me every single time.
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She'd drive me and I'd sit in the car and I'd be so nervous to go in.
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But I remember just having this feeling, I was like, I can just know Eden.
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Like I loved her on a different kind of level as an actor.
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And I was like, no one else could do this.
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Wait, so you don't even believe in God?
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Wait, so you don't even believe in God?
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Immaculate.
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I don't actually remember specifically this line, but God's involved, so it's for sure immaculate.
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Wait, so you don't even believe in God?
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Immaculate was such a treat because it was a script that I had from when I was younger.
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And so being able to be a part of hiring the entire team, the director, the cast, bringing on financiers,
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producers, and then rewriting the script and going location scouting and being a part of budgeting, like everything.
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I loved it.
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Being able to bring my grandma through and getting to show them the world and then show them what I do.
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It was so special.
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And they were in the giant chapel scene.
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So they saw all the beautiful nuns and the church.
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And it was me dressed as Mother Mary.
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And they're like, wow, this is so beautiful.
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And I didn't actually tell them what happens
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so my grandy watched it and she had very strong words for me as a uh as a catholic
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we are officially being creepy weirdos oh goodness you're officially being creepy I don't remember this at all Oh,
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um, uh, uh, uh, Voyeurs.
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Yes.
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We are officially being creepy weirdos.
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So a fun little story behind Voyeurs is the writer-director of Everything Sucks was the writer-director of Voyeurs.
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So I had a couple of the crew members from that project carry on over and then I brought them onto Immaculate.
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And it was like being able to do different projects at different stages of my life
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and my career and it was always like little happy reunions.
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I remember when I first read it, I was not expecting the twist ending.
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I think Mike does such a good job at having an audience down one road
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and then completely spinning them on their heels and taking them down another.
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I thought the movie would end at one point, and then I was like, there's 20 more pages?
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What else is going to happen?
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Mommy ate Daddy.
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What?
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Mommy ate daddy?
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What the hell?
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Wait a second.
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Okay, hold on.
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We're saying mommy ate daddy.
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It means I'm young.
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Right?
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I'm pretty young.
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Okay, so this is like, this is pre-18.
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Oh, man.
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I have a lot of questionable choices pre-18 project-wise.
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Zombies of mass destruction?
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Hell yeah.
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Mommy, Daddy.
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I remember being on that set and I think I was like 10, 10 or 11.
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It was a local movie up in our small town
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and they had like open casting for it and my mom found out
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and I went and auditioned and then I was turned into a zombie.
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It was pretty cool.
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I've never seen the movie.
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I wasn't allowed to see it.
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I don't think I've ever even read the script.
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I don't think anyone actually needs to see the movie, but it was the first experience I had on a set and I loved it.
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I knew from, I think I got three, but I don't think I knew actually what it was.
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I just wanted to play characters.
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I had all these imaginary friends and these worlds and I put on little performances for my parents.
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And I knew that I just wanted to constantly play different characters.
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
This lesson uses a casual, conversational video to help you improve English speaking practice and IELTS speaking practice. You’ll focus on natural speech flow, tone variation, and real-world vocabulary, perfect for mastering everyday conversations and interview-style communication. The dialogue features a mix of personal anecdotes, humor, and industry jargon, making it ideal for building confidence in diverse speaking scenarios.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master
- Drastically different: Used to describe significant contrasts (e.g., "Her new role is drastically different from her last one").
- Morally questionable: Referring to actions that challenge ethical standards (e.g., "The character’s choices are morally questionable").
- Binged it: Watched a show or movie series in one sitting (e.g., "We binged the entire season over the weekend").
- Lifelong friends: Friends who stay close for many years (e.g., "They became lifelong friends after working together").
- Iconic: Widely recognized and admired (e.g., "That song is iconic in pop culture").
- Give me notes: Provide feedback or suggestions (e.g., "My teacher gave me notes on my presentation").
Practice Tips for Shadowing Success
Shadowing—repeating speech immediately after a native speaker—is a proven technique for improving fluency, and this video is a great tool. Here’s how to use it effectively:
- Match the speed: The dialogue has a relaxed, conversational pace with occasional pauses. Use a shadowing app or shadowing site to slow down segments if needed, then gradually increase speed to match the speaker. This builds muscle memory for natural rhythm, critical for IELTS speaking practice.
- Emphasize tone: Notice how the speaker shifts from excitement ("I’m the biggest fan!") to humor ("Maybe grandpa was a power bottom"). Practice shadow speech by mimicking these emotional cues—raise your voice for emphasis, soften it for secrets, and pause for comedic effect. This trains you to convey meaning through intonation, a key skill for English speaking practice.
- Focus on casual phrases: Phrases like "Oh gosh, oh geez" and "Holly, I’m the biggest fan" are common in informal settings. Repeat them using a shadowing app to master their natural delivery—avoid over-enunciating. This helps you sound more like a native in everyday conversations.
Consistency is key: Spend 10–15 minutes daily shadowing the video, and you’ll see improvements in your fluency and confidence. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS or just want to speak more naturally, this exercise leverages real-world dialogue to make your practice effective and engaging.
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.