Shadowing Practice: Don't Look Her in the Eyes - Studio C - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hey guys, just popping in to introduce you to our new hire.
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This is Grant.
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He's taking over Patty's role as head accountant.
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Nice to meet you.
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Hey, guys.
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Over here we have Beth.
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She's our head of HR, but don't worry, she's cool.
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She's cool?
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What the heck?
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Uh, this is Devin.
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He's our marketing guy.
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More like marketing guru.
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Guru?
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Can she say that still? And then there's Marantha.
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Hi, I love your hair.
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Where is it from?
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Uh, Marantha tries to make drama where there isn't any, so just try to avoid eye contact with her.
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Got it.
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Okay.
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Okay, guys, make Grant feel welcome. That was so weird.
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Like what?
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Maranta, we don't need to talk trash.
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No one said anything bad.
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Beth, you're hilarious.
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She is toxic poison.
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Maranta, I can see you.
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Stop.
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You stop, girl.
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Are we going to Cold Stone for lunch or what?
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Hi, Grant.
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Sorry about that.
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Here's some paperwork to get you started.
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Oh, thanks.
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Excited to have you, Grant.
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It's just been me and the ladies for a while.
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The ladies?
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What is wrong with him?
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I don't...
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I like you.
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We have a bond.
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Oh.
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Also, we have Bagel Wednesday.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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I said Bagel Wednesday.
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How was that bad?
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I'm just working on the schedule, girl.
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She's crazy.
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And she will take your bagel.
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OK, Grant, well, just let us know if you have any questions.
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Do you have any questions?
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Just don't engage with her.
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Yeah, I usually just try to get.
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I have a question.
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Let's hang.
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Grandpa!
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What, girl?
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Just looking for a contact down here.
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You look so cute from this angle.
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Why don't we all just get back to work?
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Grant, let me know if you have any issue with the email.
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I tried to set it up before you got here.
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Oh, yep.
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Looks like I'm in.
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Thanks.
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Oh, I'm actually gonna order lunch from Pee-Dee's if anyone wants in.
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Cool!
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Desperate.
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Okay, what is wrong with you?
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I'm just trying to be nice, but you're always like...
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How do you like a...
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What are you doing with your face?
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I'm doing you.
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I'm a monster.
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I'm toxic.
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Devon, let's have a chat in my office.
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No, but I was just...
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No, she was...
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Fuck. That was crazy.
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Grant, come on.
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Be a professional.
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What a psycho!
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Subscribe?
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Is she crazy?
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You should do it.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills by analyzing a humorous workplace interaction from the video "Don't Look Her in the Eyes - Studio C." Through engaging dialogue among coworkers, you will focus on improving your pronunciation, vocabulary, and ability to express emotions in speech. This lesson provides an excellent opportunity to shadow speak, enabling you to enhance your fluency and confidence in conversational English. By mimicking the actors' tones and expressions, you will also deepen your understanding of how humor and sarcasm are used in casual conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Head accountant - The person responsible for managing financial records.
  • HR - Short for Human Resources, the department that manages employee relations.
  • Marketing guru - A highly skilled marketing expert.
  • Toxic poison - A phrase used humorously to describe someone's negative personality.
  • Bagel Wednesday - A light-hearted workplace tradition that can be a point of camaraderie.
  • Avoid eye contact - A phrase indicating the desire to not engage with someone negatively.
  • Make someone feel welcome - To create an inviting and friendly atmosphere.
  • Drama - Refers to unnecessary conflict or gossip within a group.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, follow these shadowing tips designed for the video's pace and style:

  • Watch and Listen: View the video carefully while making note of the characters' different tones and emotions. Pay attention to their reactions, as they provide context to the dialogue.
  • Repeat After Them: Use a shadowing app or simply play sections of the video and repeat phrases immediately after the characters. This practice will help you improve your English pronunciation by mimicking their speech patterns.
  • Focus on Humor: Try to capture the humorous undertones in the dialogue. Notice how emphasis and timing can increase the comedic effect, and practice delivering your lines with similar timing.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or any recording device to capture your voice as you practice. Listening to yourself will help you identify areas for improvement and adjust your pronunciation accordingly.
  • Shadow Speak Regularly: Incorporate this method into your routine. Regular english speaking practice through shadowing will significantly boost your fluency and help you feel more comfortable in various social situations.

By consistency in practice and using everyday scenarios like this one, you'll find that your speaking abilities can progress rapidly. Happy shadowing!

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.