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So you still think you might want that fifth date?
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Joanie, take you Charles as my lawful husband. Do you take Joanie? But Joanie loved Shachi.
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That's the difference.
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Grab a spoon.
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Do you know how long it's been since I've grabbed a spoon?
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Do the words Billy don't be a hero mean anything to you?
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You know, here's the thing.
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Even if I could get it together and update on time to ask a woman out,
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who am I going to ask?
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if you ever need holding if you ever need holding
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isn't this amazing isn't this amazing
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I mean I have never made coffee before in my entire life
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I mean I have never made coffee before in my entire life I mean, I have never made coffee before in my entire life.
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I mean, I have never made coffee before in my entire life.
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That is amazing.
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Why are you on a roll if you feel like you've got to make, like, a Western omelette or something?
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Why are you on a roll if you feel like you've got to make, like, a western omelet or something?
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Although actually, I'm really not that hungry this morning.
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Morning, Paul.
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Hello, Paul.
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I had a really great time last night.
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Thank you so much.
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We'll talk later.
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We'll talk later.
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That wasn't a real date.
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That wasn't a real date.
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What the hell do you do on a real date?
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What the hell do you do on a real date?
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Shut up and put my table back.
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Alright kids, I gotta get to work.
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Alright kids, I gotta get to work.
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If I don't input those numbers, it doesn't make much of a difference.
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So, like, you guys all have jobs.
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So, like, you guys all have jobs?
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Yeah, we all have jobs.
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See, that's how we buy stuff.
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See, that's how we buy stuff.
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Yeah, I'm an actor.
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But I've seen you in anything.
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Oh, I doubt it.
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Mostly regional work.
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mostly regional work mostly regional work oh hey,
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unless you'll have the We Ones production of Pinocchio oh hey,
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unless you'll have the We Ones production of Pinocchio look Geppetto I am a real live boy Look Geppetto,
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I'm a real live boy.
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I will not take this abuse.
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Hey Ryan, I'm sorry.
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Once I was a wooden boy.
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So how are you doing today?
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So how are you doing today?
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You sleep okay.
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you sleep okay?
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I can't stop smiling.
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I can see that...
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I can see that...
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You look like you slept with a hanger in your mouth.
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You look like you slept with a hanger in your mouth.
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He is just so...
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You remember you and Tony DeMarco?
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Well, it's like that.
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Well, it's like that. Are you in trouble?
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I am just going to get up,
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go to work, and not think about him all day.
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Or else I am just going to get up and go to work.
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Oh, I wish me luck.
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I'm gonna go get one of those job things.
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Hey, Monica.
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You had sex, didn't you?
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How do you do that?
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You know, Paul.
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You know, Paul.
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Paul the wine guy?
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You mean you know Paul like I know Paul?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 73 sentences and 541 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:14. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| spoon noun | /spuːn/ | An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| input noun | /ˈɪnpʊt/ | The act or process of putting in; infusion. |
| wooden adjective | /ˈwʊdn̩/ | Made of wood. |
| lawful adjective | /ˈlɔfl̩/ | Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society. |
| hanger noun | /ˈhæŋ.ə/ | One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc. |
| omelette noun | /ˈɒmlɪt/ | A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs… |
| grab verb | /ˈɡɹæb/ | To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch. |
| update noun | /ˈʌp.deɪt/ | An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information. |
| hero verb | /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ | To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist). |
| abuse verb | /əˈbjuz/ | To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert |
| actor noun | /ˈæk.tɚ/ | Someone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent. |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. | |
| shut up | /ʃʌt ʌp/ | Stop talking (usually in the form of making annoying, irrelevant, or false comments, during a period of peace and quiet, or when one is not allowed to talk)… |
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 | I've grabbed · have never made · I've seen |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | We'll talk · you'll have · will not take |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | am just going to get · gonna go |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 25 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, gotta. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 spoon, hungry, input.
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.