Shadowing Practice: Funny Succession moments I'll quote out of context forever - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Uh, everybody, this is, uh, Craig, by the way.
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Cousin Craig.
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Craig?
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It's.. it's Greg.
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No?
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You, man.
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Stop!
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Wait, stop!
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Stop it!
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Are you fucking insane?
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Stop!
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I'm hurtful!
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No!
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No!
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See?
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Dickhead!
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I just want something that smells like him, okay?
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I just want that.
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Is that enough for you?
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Dude, that's really nice.
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I would want that for.. if this was my situation too.
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So, um, I'll sniff some stuff for you.
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I apologize if my bell summoned you.
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So, uh, I just wanted to get the gang together early in my tenure to say, uh...
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Yo.
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Dude, are you carrying dog shit?
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No, no. No, it's, uh...
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It's free, right?
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I'm...
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Is that cool?
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I mean, I don't want to be melodramatic, but my body is growing weak due to a lack of sustenance.
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But in a dog poop baggie?
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Yeah, I have a bunch of them from back home.
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Greg, that's disgusting.
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Not really.
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It's like, it's not like they pre-poop them or something.
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Like, it's not like they're just bags, really.
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It's just a mental barrier.
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I can trust you, right?
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No. Sure, but on money stuff, I can trust you?
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No. Goodbye.
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Somebody sent a telegram to, uh, Ilona, telling her she's no longer required, and my best to her cancer.
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Can I just say?
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Sure.
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I never touched Roman inappropriately.
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If he says I did, I didn't.
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Well, glad to clear that up.
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She's gonna make a horrible joke, so I'm preempting.
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Okay, okay.
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I feel...
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I need to check my emails.
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That's not a feeling, Dad.
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Maybe don't deny Dad's feelings, Shiv.
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Okay, I turned down something huge to be here, and you're gonna tank it.
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I'm doing therapy.
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I don't think you are.
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I am.
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Well, now you're denying their feelings, Dad.
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Family therapy!
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Kenny.
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Family therapy!
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Family therapy!
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Hey, hey, hey!
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What up, motherfuckers?
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Sorry I'm late.
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What are we arguing about?
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What's wrong with him?
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Oh, where do we start?
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I'm off my nut, folks.
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Off my fucking head right?
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Like all the papers said.
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Buckle up, fucklehead.
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The thing I need storage for most urgently of all, Stanley, is me.
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And a person can fit through there.
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A person can definitely fit through that window.
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A small person.
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An attack child.
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Hey, baby.
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How about this for the eulogy?
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Lester touched all of us.
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Hello.
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I'm here as a fellow human to acknowledge that Lester has, as we know, passed on.
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Lester was a man.
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And when a man dies, it is sad.
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All of us will die one day.
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In this case, it is Lester who has done so.
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Lester was alive for 78 years, but no more.
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Now he is dead.
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Lester's wife is Maria.
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Now she is sad.
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Uh, we actually are listening.
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We're listening?
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It's complicated, but, but yeah, it seems that we are sometimes, uh, listening quite aggressively.
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We are listening?
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Yeah, but it's just to like maximize the user experience.
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But if that was to break, maybe...
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Oh, fuck! So, yeah.
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So the question is, is it a smart thing for you to be saying, we're listening when we are indeed listening?
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Why was I not aware of this?
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Well, it's basically legal, the guy said.
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But he didn't want to put that in an email, so...
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So what am I going to call it now?
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I don't know.
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Maybe they suggested we hear you.
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Is that any better?
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We tested this, Greg.
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Hot damn.
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We're here for you, and here spelled H-E-A-R.
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We're here for you?
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That's just gibberish.
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We're here for you.
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Okay, we here for you.
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So that might be like we we we here for you man because you don't need to hear we here Yeah, we also also we here for you
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It's good because it's like it's not clear exactly what the hell it means ATM we here For you,
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thank you Thank you very much My boy Squiggle cooked up this beat for me.
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Check it.
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Born on the Northland, king of the Eastside.
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Fifty years strong, now he's rolling in a sick rod.
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Handmade suits, raking in loot.
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Five star general, y'all best salute.
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Yo!
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L to the OG.
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Dude be the OG.
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And he playing.
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Playing like a pro.
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When I say L, you say O G.
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L to the...
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L to the...
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O G!
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That was the only two-hour period in which you did not send an email to Mr. Hirsch with the title
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You can't make a tomlet without breaking some Greggs.
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You sent the same email to him 67 times in one evening.
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Gregory Hirsch, executive assistant to Tom Wamsgans, correct?
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Yes.
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Yes, if it is to be said.
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I'm sorry?
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If it is to be said, so it is. Are you all right?
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Yes.
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I merely wish to answer in the affirmative fashion.
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You can speak to us normally.
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No, thank you, sir. So I shall.
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No, I object.
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I really do.
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I mean... Who cares?
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I'm more than a sprinkle.
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What about you?
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What about Roman?
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Me?
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Let's hear it.
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What's the pitch?
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You're widely known as a horrible person.
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Hey.
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You okay, Tom?
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What the fuck?
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Thank you, Logan.
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Tom?
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Thank you for the chicken.
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Please speak your name after the tone.
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Little Lord Fuckleroy.
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Please hold while we connect you to your conference.
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This just doesn't work for me.
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So, uh, fuck you and God bless.
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Little Lord Fuckleroy has left the call.
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Bianca will let me feed for the double piece of my bagel.
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Okay, put Bianca on.
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Hi.
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Yeah.
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I looked it up and rabbits aren't supposed to eat bagels.
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Okay, Bianca.
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Let the rabbit have some bagel.
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Those rules are for fuckheads who are going to go to Tampa
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and leave a rabbit with a big gulp and a dozen cinnamon raisin.
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A little's not going to hurt.
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What do you mean?
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The rabbit's sick?
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What kind of sick?
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Did you call the vet?
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How much bagel did you give her?
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Not that much.
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I did say that they're not supposed to have bagels.
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Okay, you know what?
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Just figure it out, okay?
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Just call our doctor.
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Yeah, if he can do people, he can do rabbits.
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I mean, except if O.J never killed anyone.
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Who said I never killed anyone?
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Juice is loose, baby!
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Where's Colonel?
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Uh, yeah, he really feels he needs a sandwich.
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Sandwich?
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Yeah, I tried to tell him, but...
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Thank you, Greg.
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YESSS!
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YESSS!
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YESSS!
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YESSS!
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YESSS!
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YESSS!
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YESSS!
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YES!
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NOOOOOO!
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No!
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Fuck yeah!
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What?
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What?
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OHHHHH!
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Okay, well how'd you get Shiv?
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She's out of your league.
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OHHHHH!
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Testy, Greg.
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Well?
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Well Greg, I'll tell you.
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I got a dick the size of a red sequoia, and I fuck like a bullet train.
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Okay?
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Satisfied?
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Prove it.
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What?
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Are they playing from the approved playlist in the main room?
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My thing was all bangers all the time.
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Yeah, all bangers all the time.
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Who hasn't clipped the odd kid with a portion, alright?
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I mean, it's like a rite of passage.
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I've killed a kid too.
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Big deal.
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Chip!
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You've killed the kid, right?
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Uh, yeah.
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No, it's got more in, it's got more in.
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It's on my fingers.
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Are you okay?
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What are you doing?
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Greg, things!
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Get some water or something!
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Greg?
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Mother, mother of god, fuck me slowly, this smarts.
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Okay, okay.
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Put water in it, put water in it.
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Ugh!
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Ugh!
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It's a tea!
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That's lemon!
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It's lemon, Greg!
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That's clear, it's LaCroix!
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Jesus!
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Fuck!
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Greg, what are you doing?
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It's, it's, it's, it's LaCroix!
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It's lemony!
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Jesus H.
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Christ!
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No, it's natural, like medical!
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Oh, Jesus, man!
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Give it to me, oh my gosh!
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It's not that lemony!
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It's just a hint of lemon!
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You can't be CEO.
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You can't, because you killed someone.
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What do you mean? But, which?
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I'm the eldest boy!
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God!
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I am the eldest boy!
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You're not!
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And you know it...
About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will practice English speaking by engaging with humorous and memorable quotes extracted from the popular video "Funny Succession Moments I'll Quote Out of Context Forever." By focusing on spontaneous dialogue, learners will enhance their listening skills and pronunciation while enjoying the comedic elements of the transcript. This exercise is ideal for IELTS speaking practice, as it allows learners to immerse themselves in conversational English, helping them prepare for scenarios they might encounter in real-life discussions.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Cousin Craig - A casual way to introduce a family member in conversation.
- Stop it! - An informal command to ask someone to cease an action.
- Assumption - A belief or opinion taken for granted without proof.
- Dog poop baggie - A small bag used for carrying dog waste, often used humorously in conversations.
- Sustenance - Food or drink regarded as a means of nourishment.
- Mental barrier - A psychological obstacle that prevents someone from accepting or understanding something.
- Preempting - Taking action to prevent something from happening, often used in a humorous or strategic context.
Practice Tips
To effectively utilize the shadowing technique while practicing this transcript, follow these steps:
- Listen Actively: Play the video and listen to the dialogue carefully. Focus on the tone and pace of the speakers, noting their humorous delivery.
- Start with Short Segments: Break the video into small clips and practice them individually. This can help you catch the nuances of the dialogue without feeling overwhelmed.
- Shadowing Technique: When you're ready, try to shadowspeak along with the speakers. Mimic their pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm as closely as possible.
- Adjust Your Speed: The conversation in the video may fluctuate in pace. If it feels too fast, pause and repeat segments at a slower rate until you gain confidence.
- Record Yourself: Use a recording device to capture your practice sessions. Listening to yourself can provide insight into areas for improvement.
- Focus on Expression: Pay attention to the emotions conveyed in the dialogue—practice injecting similar feelings into your speaking to enhance your engagement.
By incorporating these tips into your practice routine, you'll improve your fluency and confidence in English, making you better prepared for the dynamic conversations you may encounter in the IELTS speaking section.
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.