Shadowing Practice: Fake Gurus Are Back - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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There are things in life I don't like,
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There are things in life I don't like,
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like mayonnaise on burgers or pineapple on pizza.
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But there's only one thing that I truly cannot stand.
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You gotta sell something.
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I don't know what you gotta sell,
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but you gotta sell something.
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This is what's happening tonight.
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It's the masterclass on how to go from zero to a seven-figure revenue business.
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When people say, oh, is this get-rich-quick?
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You better hope that it is.
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The get-rich-quick schemes, that's actually how this channel started with a series called Fake Gurus
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dedicated to exposing all the grifters out there who got wealthy by selling people on how to get wealthies,
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that sort of thing.
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And there was a point at which,
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believe it or not, we were winning the war.
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The message was getting out there.
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Hey, don't buy a get-rich-quick scheme.
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But if I'm being honest,
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we've been away for a while.
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Talking about crypto, right?
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And I've been slowly but surely hearing whispers on the wind that the grifters and fake gurus, They're back.
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And this time, they've teamed up.
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Like a gang of hyenas,
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they've realized there's safety in numbers.
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And to be honest, I don't know if I can stop them.
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I'm talking, of course, about Jordan Belfort and Brian Rose's alliance and course.
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That's right, the piss drinker of Wall Street and actual Wall Street fraudster.
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Together, they have joined forces.
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And individually, sure, I could probably take them.
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But together, I'm not so sure.
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I'm worried that their powers of persuasion might be too much even for me.
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Coffeezilla, the internet detective.
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So I want to warn you guys ahead of time.
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Hold on to your wallets.
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They may try to take them from you in this video.
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And we're going to investigate the return of the fake gurus.
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Here at London Real Studios,
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I will be hosting a two day crypto,
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DeFi, NFT and metaverse mastermind with the wolf of Wall Street himself, Jordan Belfort.
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Jordan is an industry titan who's become a household name for his ability to build multi-million dollar companies
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and work with the who's who of business and the blockchain.
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No, wait, wait, wait, wait.
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Pause it real quick.
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Okay.
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A lot to unpack here.
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I feel I'm pretty unpersuaded,
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to be honest with you.
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First thing I got to say,
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I love how they describe Jordan Belfort as being famous for building multimillion dollar businesses.
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I mean, that's one way to frame it, I guess.
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I mean, here I was,
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I thought Jordan Belfort was famous for scamming people,
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going to jail and then having Leonardo DiCaprio play him in a movie.
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But, you know, who am I kidding?
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I'm not hosting the crypto mastermind,
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The Wolf in the Rose.
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That's what they call this, by the way.
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The other thing I want to talk about real quick is the price for this two-day event, this mastermind.
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I mean, how much would you pay to get the two titans of this industry teaching you? $100,
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maybe $200 for two days?
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Wrong answer.
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The price of going to this event is $24,000.
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Ladies and gentlemen, that's almost the price of a Bitcoin,
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just so you can hear the two biggest grifters on earth try to sell you on buying Bitcoin.
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I mean, they really do pitch themselves in this as sort of the experts in the field of cryptocurrency.
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With gourmet catering throughout each day and a strictly limited number of places available,
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this is a unique opportunity to be personally tutored by two
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of the most recognizable former Wall Street traders who are now at the forefront of the crypto industry.
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I mean, once again, I don't mean to quibble here,
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but most recognizable how?
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This is a more shameless duo than if Elizabeth Holmes and Trevor Milton started a how to start a business masterclass.
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I mean, you're right.
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You'd be technically recognizable.
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All right.
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And can we just talk for a second about Jordan Belfort?
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I mean, what happened to that guy?
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I thought he was like teaching how to sell a pin or something.
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Instead, he's selling investment advice again,
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and you'd think he would have learned his lesson.
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I mean, he ruined his life as a scammer,
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got federally indicted, went to prison,
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and then he came out.
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He probably thought his life was over only to have his career resurrected by none other than Leonardo DiCaprio.
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You'd think at that point, you've made it, right?
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You've been the guy who got struck by lightning and survived.
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You'd think you'd hang it up.
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You'd ride it out, being the guy who got the second chance and made the best of it.
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But instead, Jordan Belfort is selling shameless crypto masterminds.
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And this isn't even his first one.
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The New York Times actually reported on a previous one he did charging $40,000 a pop,
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which I guess the lowered price is because of Brian Rose being a part of it,
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which makes sense.
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And look, I'm not saying this is illegal, right?
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They know that it's not illegal to sell overpriced courses.
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It's just a pretty scummy,
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disgusting thing to do because they know they don't know how to make you rich with crypto.
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They don't know whether the price is gonna go up,
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down, left, right, or sideways,
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which is why instead of actually investing themselves and making money that way,
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they sell you on how to do it and tell you that you're gonna make money.
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I mean, just to give you an idea of the absolute lack of credibility of these guys,
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let's actually talk about some of the crypto calls they've made in the past.
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Brian Rose, for example, on May 5th,
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posted a live stream about Terra Luna saying,
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why you need to know about it,
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how it had all this value locked in it.
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That was two days before it crashed to zero.
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And Brian deleted this tweet.
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He also posted on May 3rd about crypto.com's best kept secret
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and why you need to know about Kronos the day after they slashed their rewards
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and their price started to fall and plummet.
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And look, Jordan Belfort is a little bit better, but only slightly.
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Like in 2017, he said Bitcoin was bad.
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But then in near March 2021,
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near the all time high of Bitcoin,
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Jordan Belfort all of a sudden jumps on the bandwagon and says he's a bull.
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Says it's going to 100K.
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I think what happens first before anything long term,
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I think it goes higher technically,
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probably to 100,000 or more.
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But what happens over the long term,
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I still think is an open question.
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I'm a bull, certainly for the short term.
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And I love blockchain technology overall.
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Now, of course, Bitcoin did not go to $100,000 in the short term and instead is trading at $27,000,
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which is half of the price you would have bought it at had you bought
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when Jordan Belfort suddenly jumped on the Bitcoin bandwagon.
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And these are the guys,
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mind you, who are supposed to teach you the secrets of wealth in crypto.
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The only real secret being that there's anyone still left buying these guys ridiculous courses
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because Jordan Belfort is an actual former criminal who got indicted for defrauding people.
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And Brian Rose is a well-known grifter who dances on a new topic every day.
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One day it's the digital freedom platform.
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Then he's running for mayor.
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Now he's doing this DeFi grift,
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which he will, of course,
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abandon as soon as it's inconvenient.
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So if you're buying this,
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understand that you're not learning about the opportunity.
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You are the opportunity.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking skills by engaging with a transcript from the video titled "Fake Gurus Are Back". The primary focus will be on understanding the context of the discussion about the resurgence of questionable business practices and so-called 'fake gurus'. You will practice improving your English pronunciation and comprehension through shadowing techniques, which involve mimicking the speech patterns, tone, and pace of the speaker. By the end of this lesson, you will be more confident in your spoken English skills and able to discuss complex topics more fluently.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Fake Guru: A person who pretends to be an expert to sell misleading advice.
- Get-rich-quick scheme: A plan that promises quick profits with little effort, often considered fraudulent.
- Masterclass: A class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert in that field.
- Persuasion: The action of convincing someone to believe or do something.
- Crypto: Short for cryptocurrency, a digital currency using cryptography for security.
- Multi-million dollar business: A company that generates millions in revenue.
- Wallet: In the context of crypto, a digital tool that allows you to store and manage cryptocurrencies.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this lesson, use a shadowing app or simply play the video while focusing on the following tips:
- Listen actively: Pay close attention to how the speaker emphasizes certain phrases. This will help you understand how to convey emotions in your speech.
- Match the pace: Start by practicing at a slower speed if needed. Gradually increase the playback speed to mirror the natural flow of the conversation.
- Repeat phrases: Don't hesitate to pause and repeat challenging segments multiple times. This will aid in improving your English pronunciation and rhythm.
- Emulate tone and pitch: Notice the variations in the speaker's tone, especially during moments of excitement or warning, to enhance expressiveness in your speech.
- Record yourself: Use your phone or a recording device to capture your voice while shadowing. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas that need improvement.
By incorporating these techniques while watching relevant videos, you can effectively learn English with YouTube, develop better speaking habits, and master the art of shadowspeak.
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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