Shadowing Practice: Emily in Paris (18) - Emily's Birthday - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I have one more piece of business before we wrap up.
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First, Ramoa loves the Cadeau collab, so I'm hoping that their enthusiasm will sway Pierre.
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Second, it's my birthday tomorrow, and I wanted to invite you all to a dinner party at my place.
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Ah, excellent!
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I'll be there.
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Well, merci beaucoup, Emily, for the invitation.
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But first, Pierre is not at all swayable to the idea of working with Ramoa,
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and he was on the verge of not wanting to work with Savoir anymore.
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Luckily, Julien massaged his nerves and he saved us from losing a client.
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And now Julien will be running point on the account.
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Oh, great.
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I still have to tell Romoa that the idea they love isn't happening.
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They do look good.
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No, I'm not dealing with this today.
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That is my birthday present to myself.
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Oh, this is also for you.
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It's my Chicago deep dish pizza from Madeline.
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Yum.
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Oh my god!
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This looks so good!
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I know!
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We have to send
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Bill and Gina a photo.
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Oh what, you're on a first -name basis with my parents now?
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You're disgusted in the text thread, you just never respond.
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Bonsoir!
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Mwah!
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Mwah!
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Mwah!
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Mwah!
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Mwah!
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So, I brought you the good stuff, the Grand Cru of Domaine D 'Aaron.
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of the champagne a middle -aged woman who plots the destruction of her extended family.
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Why'd you look at me when you said that?
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Anyway, Pierre is doing the luggage.
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Oh, my God!
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Did Julien convince him?
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No, I did.
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Yay!
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No hugs necessary.
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I did it for the company.
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But I did bring you a little present for your birthday.
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Open it.
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Ooh!
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Wow, a cigarette case.
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But you know that I don't smoke.
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Well, it's never too late to start.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Emily in Paris (18) - Emily's Birthday”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: mwah, Julien, Pierre, birthday. This video has 47 sentences and 299 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:34. The speaker talks at a steady 117 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| thread noun | /ˈθɹɛd/ | A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| destruction noun | /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ | The act of destroying. |
| extend verb | /ɛkˈstɛnd/ | To increase in extent. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| convince verb | /kənˈvɪns/ | To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| nerve noun | /nɝv/ | A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics. |
| invitation noun | /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ | The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company. |
| hug verb | /hʌɡ/ | To cling closely together. |
| cigarette noun | /ˈsɪɡəɹɛt/ | A small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking. |
| enthusiasm noun | /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/ | An intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness. |
| massage noun | /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/ | The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches. |
| luckily adverb | /ˈlʌk.ɪ.li/ | In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wrap up verb | To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm hoping · isn't happening · I'm not dealing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will sway · I'll be · will be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to tell · have to send |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thread /ˈθɹɛd/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/, dish /dɪʃ/, invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/, champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
- Long words — get the stress right: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/
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 thread, pizza, destruction.
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.