Shadowing Practice: Fresh Off The Boat - Funny Moments #7 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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No, I am not letting you go to a rap concert.

Yes, Mom.

They're rappers.

But they're white rappers.

White.

Eddie, we've been through this before, and the answer is always the same.

But they're sort of Asian.

No. But he's a doctor.

No. You're always talking about the ear of a dog.

That's a stretch.

No. Eddie, I just don't understand you.

The music you listen to, the way you talk, your clothes buttoning the top button and letting the rest flap out like a cape.

That's called being a G, Mom.

Why do you want to be a letter that's only one, two points in Scrabble?

Q is better.

Okay.

What kind of stuff are you into?

You like the Beastie Boys?

I prefer musicals.

Shaq?

Tolstoy?

Blink.

Investments?

Hanging with Mr. Cooper?

Can't watch TV on Fridays because of Shabbat.

Hanging with God.

Stinky tofu?

Go filter fish.

Stinky tofu sounds repulsive.

We don't like each other, do we?

I find your company undesirable.

Eddie, what is on this petition?

Mr. Hedgehog is running for mayor.

Evan and I are learning about the government in school this week.

Your hedgehog is stupid.

You made a powerful enemy today.

Amazing, Philip, amazing.

I wanted Eddie to play the cello, but he wanted to play the beatbox instead.

Oh, Eddie, stop, stop spitting into your hands.

Here's some money for souvenirs and snacks.

Why are you giving him to Philip?

Oh, honey, because I trust him more.

So you know I'm going to put most of the blame on you, not because I want to, but for legal purposes.

Oh, well, I got to the front of the merchandise line, and you went back.

But then I realized it was nightfall.

Shabbat was over.

I thought that ended at midnight.

I'm a devout Jew, not Cinderella.

You were supposed to go to the concert with me.

Yeah, I didn't want to do that.

You just left him?

Philip, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Eddie gave up going to his concert to look for you, and you broke your promise to him.

You are very selfish.

You are not a good Chinese boy.

Eddie is.

Nice, Mom.

Now drop the mic and let's go.

Drop the mic?

Who is my microphone, Mom?

It means you are awesome.

There she is.

Oh, she's the one who keeps swooping in on my listing.

Do you mind?

Not at all.

Let me get it.

It's just in my car.

She's getting away!

Shoot out her tire!

Which would be an easy shot from this beautiful hand-carved double door entry.

Okay.

Oh, I forgot my wallet.

You're at home.

Ever since I first laid eyes on Nicole, I knew she was my girl.

Maybe she was out of my league, but look at Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri.

If that ashy little nugget could get it, so could I.

Not gonna lie.

She's cute and she's older.

You're 11 and you sleep with a glow worm.

Yo, G-Dub sleep with me.

Apparently you need a license to sell houses.

Did you know this?

I did know this.

I told you this and you ignored me.

Excuse me.

Can you move?

I want to sit close to the door.

This won't take me long.

I have a chip which waiting for me in the car.

Oh.

Well, I have three kids.

Oh, okay.

So you made that choice.

Hey, I am also a stay-at-home mom, starting my act two in life.

You and me?

We're the same.

No, we are not.

I envy you two.

We are not the same.

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We are not the same.

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You're gonna tell us all about it.

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Jessica?

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Hey.

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What are you doing here?

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Eating a chip witch.

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I thought you were supposed to be taking your real estate exam.

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Okay, honey.

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Missy, you are going to spend the rest of your life in detention.

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At least I have a life.

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What's this?

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What's this?

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Oh, it's my wedding ring.

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I have a life.

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That's how I'm going to spend time with her.

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I got to get thrown into detention.

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Oh, yeah?

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How are you going to do that?

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Yes, Eddie?

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Oprah sucks.

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Jessica, don't you have to get up?

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I thought you had a lot of houses to show today.

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Oh, yes, a lot of showings today.

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Busy, busy.

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Houses, mansions, condos, houseboats.

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How crazy are houseboats?

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You go home and you sail away.

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What's your address?

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The ocean.

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Don't like your neighbors?

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Fish are your neighbors.

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You can eat your neighbors.

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so yeah busy busy Okay, find some shared interests something you both like you know to break the ice Is that what you did mom?

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Oh not right away.

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We develop our shared interests over about nine months you Nasty You ever seen the crow?

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It's one of my favorite movies.

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I don't need to see it.

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I've lived it Look, I know how hard it is living in someone else's shadow.

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Marvin's first wife was 25 years older than me, 25 pounds heavier, and is addicted to prescription meds.

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How are you living in her shadow?

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Oh, no, sweet.

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No, no, she's living in mine.

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But I really feel for her.

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Ma'am, you can't do this here.

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You're gonna get scratch or dust in the ketchup.

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Well, I can't go outside because my friend is a jogging maniac.

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She's all over the city.

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Let's see what you have in your pot, you cute little leprechaun.

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Nothing.

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There's flies making love in your hot dog cakes.

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Jessica, I know you didn't take the test.

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What?

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No!

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I didn't...

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I ran into honey.

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She told me everything.

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The only thing that woman runs more than her legs is her mouth.

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Hey, Mom, I'm home.

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Just gonna get a jump in my homework.

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Love you!

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You love me?

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What are you hiding?

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Nothing.

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An earring?

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Eddie!

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I take my eye off you for five minutes and you do this?

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And what are these?

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Eddie!

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I can't believe...

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My goodness.

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Your hands are beautiful.

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I can't even look at you with that thing.

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Here, put this back on.

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You look like an Indian Elmer Fudd.

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What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson uses a funny, conversational scene from a popular video to boost your english speaking practice and IELTS speaking practice. You’ll learn to understand casual, fast-paced dialogue—perfect for real-life interactions—and practice mimicking natural tone and humor. It’s a great way to learn english with youtube while improving fluency and comprehension.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

Extract practical language from the video to expand your everyday English:

"That's a stretch" – Used to say something is an unlikely or weak argument (e.g., "Claiming a dog's ear relates to rap music is a stretch").
"Undesirable company" – A polite (but direct) way to say you don't enjoy someone's presence.
"For legal purposes" – A humorous way to shift blame, often used in casual banter.
"Devout" – Describes strong religious commitment (e.g., "a devout Jew").
"Repulsive" – Extremely disgusting (great for expressing strong opinions).

Practice Tips for Shadowing Success

Shadowing (or shadowspeak) is a proven technique to match native speed and tone. Here’s how to use it with this video:

Start slow: The dialogue is quick and playful—pause after each line, then repeat it immediately. Focus on copying the rhythm of phrases like "Why do you want to be a letter that's only one, two points in Scrabble?" to sound natural.
Emphasize humor: Notice how the characters use sarcasm (e.g., "I'm a devout Jew, not Cinderella"). Mimic their tone to convey meaning beyond words—critical for IELTS speaking practice.
Repeat tricky lines: Phrases like "buttoning the top button and letting the rest flap out like a cape" have unique stress patterns. Shadow them 5+ times to master the flow.

By combining shadow speak with this video, you’ll build confidence in understanding and using casual English—essential for both exams and real life. Keep practicing, and you’ll see progress in your english speaking practice in no time!

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	we've been · I've lived
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	stop spitting · keeps swooping
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	am not letting · You're always talking · is running
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming	I'm going to put · gonna lie · gonna tell

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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