Shadowing Practice: Friends - Pizza George Stephanopoulos - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'm so sorry you guys.
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I didn't mean to bring you down.
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No, you were right.
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I don't have a plan.
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Pizza guy.
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Thank God.
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Phoebe.
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What?
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Do you have a plan?
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I don't even have a plet.
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I want a mushroom, green pepper, and onion.
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No. No, no, that's not what we ordered.
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We ordered a fat-free crust with extra cheese.
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Wait, you're not G.
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Stephanopoulos?
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Oh, man, my dad's gonna kill me.
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Wait. Did you say G.
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Stephanopoulos?
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Yeah, yeah, this one goes across the street.
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I must have given him yours.
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Oh, bonehead, bonehead!
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Wait, was this a small Mediterranean guy with curiously intelligent good looks?
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Yeah, it sounds about right.
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Was he wearing a stunning blue suit and a power tie?
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No, pretty much just a towel.
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Oh, God.
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So you guys want me to take this back?
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What, are you nuts?
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We've got George Stephanopoulos' pizza!
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Uh, Babes? Who is George Snuffleupagus?
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That's Big Bird's friend.
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I see pizza!
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Oh, I want to see.
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Let me see.
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Let me see.
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Hello?
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Who are we spying on?
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You know the White House advisor?
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Clinton's campaign guy?
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The one with the great hair, sexy smile, really cute butt.
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Oh, him, the little guy.
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Oh, I love him.
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Oh, wait.
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Wait, I see a woman.
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Tell me it's his mother.
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Definitely not his mother.
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Oh, no. Wait, she's walking across the floor.
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She's walking, she's walking, she's going for the pizza.
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Hey, that's not for you, bitch!
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Okay, okay, I got one.
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Do you remember that vegetarian pate that I made that you love so much?
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Uh-huh.
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Well, unless goose is a vegetable.
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Okay, fine, fine.
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Now I don't feel so bad about sleeping with Jason Hurley.
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What?
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You slept with Jason?
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He's already broken up.
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How long?
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Just a couple hours.
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Oh, that's nice.
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Okay, okay, okay, I got one.
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Anyway, the Valentine Toma Rollerskin left in your locker was really from me.
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Excuse me?
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Oh, hello?
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Like he was really going to send you one?
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She was a big girl.
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Really?
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Well, at least big girls don't pee in their pants in seventh grade.
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I was laughing.
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You made me laugh.
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I got there.
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He is you there.
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He is where right where we've been looking all night He's so cute.
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Oh, George, baby drop the towel.
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Come on drop the towel.
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You can do it.
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Drop the towel.
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Drop it Wow Okay, Monica Right foot red.
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Could have played Monopoly, but no!
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Thanks.
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Okay, Pheebs Right hand blue Good Hello Oh,
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uh, Rachel, it's the Visa card people Oh, okay, will you take my place?
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Alright, yes, this is Rachel Oh Hello?
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Oh, yeah, no, I know.
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I haven't been using it much.
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Oh, well, thanks.
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But I'm okay, really.
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For the gray.
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For the gray.
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Oh, no. I've got magic beans.
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No, no, never mind.
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Shut up.
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Shut up.
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Oh, no. I'm fine.

About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills using a lively transcript from the popular TV show "Friends." This excerpt centers around a humorous misunderstanding involving pizza and a celebrity, George Stephanopoulos. Through this lesson, you will enhance your listening comprehension, vocabulary, and conversational fluency. The dynamic dialogue highlights everyday language, making it an excellent resource for IELTS speaking practice as well as general English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Pizza guy: A person who delivers pizza.
  • Fat-free crust: A type of pizza crust with no fat.
  • Extra cheese: Additional cheese on a pizza, often ordered for extra flavor.
  • Bonehead: A slang term for someone who made a silly mistake.
  • Curiously intelligent good looks: A compliment describing someone who looks attractive and smart.
  • Power tie: A bold, often bright tie associated with authority and professionalism.
  • Spying: Secretly watching someone without them knowing.
  • Walking across the floor: The action of moving from one side of a space to another, often suggesting purpose.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, consider using a shadowing app or a shadowing site that allows you to practice this dialogue effectively. The pacing of the conversation in the video is both fast and animated, capturing the playful tone of the characters. Here are some tips for effective practice:

  • Repeat after the characters: Listen carefully to their speech and try to mimic their pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. This will help you grasp natural speech patterns.
  • Focus on context: Understanding the context will make it easier to remember vocabulary and phrases. Take a moment to visualize the scenario described in the transcript.
  • Use pauses wisely: Don’t hesitate to pause the video to repeat challenging phrases. This can help with retention and clarity.
  • Compare your speech: Record yourself practicing the phrases, then listen back to identify areas for improvement, ensuring your speaking practice aligns with how native speakers sound.

By applying these techniques, you will reinforce your English speaking skills, making you more confident and capable in everyday conversations and in contexts like the IELTS speaking practice. Enjoy your learning journey!

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.