Shadowing Practice: Friends: Joey and Chandler Go On A Road Trip (Season 5 Clip) | TBS - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I just got off the phone with Estelle. Guess what?
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I just got off the phone with Estelle. Guess what?
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I got the lead in a movie!
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You got the lead in a movie? That's amazing!
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- What's the movie about? - Oh, uh..
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It's called "Shutter Speed", it's really cool, yeah, um..
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Well, I meet this girl in the subway and we fall in love in like, a day, right? And then, she disappears.
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But I find out where she lives and when I get there this like, old lady answers the door and I say "Where's Betsy?", right?
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And she says, "Betsy's been dead for ten years." - Ooh-ooh, chilling! - Yeah.
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Oh, and the best part is we're filming in the desert outside of Vegas!
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You know what that means, buddy!
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Yeah, I know what that means, buddy!
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- Road trip! - Yeah, baby!
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Yeah, we can rent a car!
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I-I just have to be there by Tuesday.
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Oh, wait! My grandmother's dead.
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Well, uh, we can talk about that too, Pheebs.
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No, no, her cab.
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She probably won't be using it.
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You can drive it to Las Vegas.
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Alright. Thanks, Pheebs!
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Whoa, whoa, whoa.
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What are we gonna do about my job?
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Oh, um, not go!
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Alright, great! Road trip, baby!
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So, so which route should I take?
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The northern route or-or the southern route?
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Ooh, if you take the northern route there's a man in Illinois with a beard of bees.
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Great! Problem solved!
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But on the southern route, there's a chicken that plays tic-tac-toe.
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Well, back to square one.
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Oh, I know a way that you can decide.
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Alright, I'm gonna ask you a series of questions and you answer as quickly as you can.
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Yes! Good. But wait.
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Alright, here we go. Now, I want you to relax.
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Take a deep breath.
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Clear your mind. Which do you like better?
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- Peanut butter or egg whites? - Peanut butter!
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Which would you rather be?
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- A fireman or a swimmer? - A swimmer.
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Who would you rather sleep with, Monica or Rachel?
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Monica. Oh.
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Huh, I always thought it would be Rachel.
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[clearing throat] - No thinking! No thinking! - Oh-oh.
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- Tie or ascot? - Ascot.
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- North route or south route? - North route.
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Bam! There you go! Huh?
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Wow! That was incredible! Beard of bees, here I come!
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Yeah, listen, how cold is it gonna be there?
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Do I need a coat or will all these sweater vests be enough?
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- What? - I love you.
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Man, I wish Ross was coming with us.
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- You know? I'm gonna miss him. - Thanks a lot.
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I just got that jerk out of my mind!
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Hey, so where are we staying?
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Is the movie putting us up in a big, uh, hotel suite?
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Uh, no, not really.
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It's an independent film you know?
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So we don't have a real big budget.
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I figured I'd just stay in your room.
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I see, but once you get your first paycheck you'll be springing for a big hotel suite, right?
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I mean, lead in a movie, they must be paying you a lot?
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Oh, yeah. Check this out.
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For every dollar "Shutter Speed" makes one penny of it goes right in Joey's pocket.
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So you don't get paid unless the movie makes money?
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Did you not hear the plot of the movie?
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"She's been dead for ten years." I'm gonna be a millionaire!
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Okay, uh, would you rather be too wet or too dry?
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Too dry. Do you believe in ghosts, yes, or no?
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No. Is this movie gonna be my big break?
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No. - What? - Yes.
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- Dude, you said no. - Well, I also said yes.
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Well, you don't think this is going to be a big break for me?
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No.. I don't believe this.
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Look, Joe, I just, I just don't want you to get your hopes up too high, you know?
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What are you talking about? I'm the lead in a movie.
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They're not even paying you.
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This doesn't even sound like a real movie.
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You know what? I don't need this, okay?
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I don't know why you're dumping all over my big break.
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'Cause, Joe, I don't think this is going to be your big break.
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Is that why you're on this trip, huh?
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To make me feel like a loser?
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'Cause if it is, I'll tell ya, I-I-I'd rather be alone.
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Oh, you don't want me on the trip?
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Well, not if you're going to be like this.
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Well, I'll tell you what, the next time you ask me a question like that, I'll lie.
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Yeah, I don't want you on the trip.
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Alright, fine, fine, why don't you pull over I'll get out right now.
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Fine. [tires screeching] [cars honking] Get out.
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You're not actually supposed to stop on a bridge.
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- Get out! - Alright!
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Hey. Chandler, what are you doing here?
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Joey kicked me out of the car on the George Washington Bridge.
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- Why? - Why?
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He went crazy, you know we were playing that game where where you ask a question and you have to answer really fast.
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Oh, that game should not be played without my supervision.
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Well, I don't know what made him so mad, you know.
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All I said was that, uh, I didn't think this was going to be his big break.
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That this movie wasn't going to do anything for him and that, uh, you know, didn't sound like a real movie.
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Okay, he should have pushed me off the bridge.
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What's in the bag?
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Oh, I figured you guys would all be mad at me so I got you some gifts that I found on the side of the road.
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Who wants the teddy bear with one leg?
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I do!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through an excerpt from a popular TV show. The scene features a conversation between two friends planning a road trip, providing a fun and engaging way to learn English with YouTube. By focusing on the tone, speed, and context of the dialogue, you will enhance your ability to communicate naturally in various everyday situations. This exercise is particularly beneficial for those preparing for IELTS speaking practice, as it emphasizes natural conversational flow and pronunciation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Road trip - A long journey made by car for pleasure.
  • Lead in a movie - The main role in a film.
  • Chilling - Causing a feeling of fear or unease; can also refer to something exciting.
  • Rent a car - To hire a car for temporary use.
  • Which route should I take? - A question asked when deciding between two or more paths or directions.
  • Bam! - An expression of excitement or triumph.
  • Deep breath - Inhaling deeply to relax.
  • North route or south route - Different geographical paths one might consider taking.

Practice Tips

To improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills, engage in shadowing while watching this video clip. Here are some effective strategies:

  • Listen Actively: Play the video and pay close attention to the dialogue and inflection of the characters. Try to understand the emotions and context behind their words.
  • Pause and Repeat: Stop the video after each line or segment. Repeat what you heard, trying to match the speed and tone of the actors. This technique will significantly help in improving your English pronunciation.
  • Use Shadowspeak: As you practice, mimic not just the words but also the rhythm and intonation of the conversation. This will enable you to speak more naturally.
  • Engage with Key Phrases: Focus particularly on phrases such as “road trip,” and “which route should I take?” These will be useful in everyday conversations and can be effective in IELTS speaking practice.
  • Practice with a Partner: If possible, practice with a friend or language partner. Role-play the dialogue to gain more confidence in a conversational setting.

By incorporating these tips into your practice sessions, you'll find that you not only become more fluent but also more comfortable in various speaking situations. Get ready to have a blast while learning English!

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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