Shadowing Practice: Ghosted - Chris Evans And Ana De Armas Flirting Scene - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Can I help you?
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Uh, yes, thank you.
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I'm gonna get that one.
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Begonia.
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Nice choice.
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Is that what it is?
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Yeah.
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It is pretty.
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Yeah.
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Don't let any pets eat the leaves.
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They can be slightly toxic.
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Pretty and slightly toxic.
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What is it with me and roommates?
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Didn't realize you roomed with all of my exes.
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How much watering does it need?
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Every other day or so.
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Pagonias need a little bit of love.
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I'm actually gone a lot for work.
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Okay.
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Okay, got it.
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Less love.
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What about a snake plant?
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They only need watering every two weeks.
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Sometimes I'm gone longer.
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Like a month.
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Or two.
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Okay.
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Hmm.
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Sorry, then.
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Why do you want to plant if you're never home?
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I'm not never home.
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I just...
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How about if you find me something a little less needy?
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Right.
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Um...
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Why not just get a plastic plant?
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That's sad.
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Well, not as sad as killing a plant.
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And some of the new ones, they look totally real.
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No amount of neglect will kill them.
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Neglect?
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You know what?
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I'm gonna get this one.
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Yep.
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Thank you.
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Sorry.
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I can't sell you this plant.
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I can't sell it to you in good conscience.
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Good conscience?
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What are you, the patron saint of plants?
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I just don't feel comfortable selling a plant to someone that can be so indifferent towards a living thing.
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Is this how you speak to all your customers?
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Because if you do, I'm shocked that you sell anything at all.
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No, as a matter of fact, this isn't even my stall.
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I just don't want to be an accomplice to this crime.
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So you're refusing to sell me a plant that you don't even own?
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That's right.
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Nicole, what's going on?
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Hi.
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Are these your plants?
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Yes.
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Awesome.
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Because Farmer Clown here once told me one.
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Farmer Clown, that's funny.
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The plant is $10, honey.
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Edna?
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Shh.
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All right, you know what?
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Hey, want a plant?
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Here.
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Cactus.
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Requires the bare minimum love a human can give, so you'll totally kill it.
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You should fire him.
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Have a good one.
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RIP, little guy.
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Believe that?
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No.
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No, I thought for sure you two were gonna exchange numbers.
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What?
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Yes, I thought under all that stupid fighting you were flirting.
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Wait, we were flirting?
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Are you kidding me?
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Are you high?
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The sexual tension was off the charts.
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Edna, watch my stall.
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Hey, hey, hey, sorry.
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Sorry.
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Sorry.
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Shh.
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Sorry.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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Yep.
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It's me.
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Sorry, just, uh...
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Are you here to rescue the plant?
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No.
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No, I'm not.
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That's funny.
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Um, no, I was just...
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Well, I was just wondering if you wanted to, um, you know, go out sometime.
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Are you serious?
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Yeah.
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Yeah, I mean, I...
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I mean, I know we were kind of...
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arguing back then, but I thought that, uh...
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underneath it, there was, uh...
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something.
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Something?
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Yeah?
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Hmm.
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I'm wrong, aren't I?
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What, this is embarrassing.
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Sorry.
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Sorry.
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and Miss Reddy.
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Hmm.
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Have you seen The Exorcist?
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It's a classic.
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It's one of the scariest movies ever made.
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And they filmed it right here.
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I don't know.
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I don't get scared by movies.
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Yeah, because you haven't seen The Exorcist.
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No, because you can choose not being scared.
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Okay.
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Little bet.
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Race me to the top.
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And if I beat you, you gotta tell me what scares you.
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I love this.
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All right, I like the confidence.
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Hang on, wait, wait, wait, wait.
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Let me just hang on.
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Oh, come on.
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Put all that in here.
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You gonna carry all my stuff?
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Okay.
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Wait, wait, wait.
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You looking for pity?
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That's exactly what I'm looking for.
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Oh, my friend.
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You ready?
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Yeah.
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I'm guessing you work out.
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Are you okay?
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Oh, yeah.
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Oh, my God.
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I love Monet.
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So you can just choose not to be scared, huh?
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When I was six, my mom and I fled our country.
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On a raft.
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Oh, my God.
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That must have been...
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Worse than you can imagine.
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The sun, the waves, sharks, people screaming, crying.
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I was terrified.
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Everyone was.
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They wanted to go back, but...
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My mom was so strong.
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She kept us all going.
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For five days.
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Until we made it.
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And I still remember how they looked at her on the beach.
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I just, you know, wanted to be like her.
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Strong and brave.
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So that's the day I decided I was never going to be afraid ever again.
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And I'm not.
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I believe you.
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But it is very cute that you're scared of this movie with the little girl.
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Oh, my God.
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This is my own fault.
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What's the name again?
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It's The Exorcist.
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I have to watch it now.
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It's one of the scariest movies of all time.
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And you're going to have nightmares for a month.
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Just watch.
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This has just been incredible.
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It was great.
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And not to be too forward, but if you ever felt like getting a drink sometime.
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How about now?
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Okay.
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I know, great place.
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High on low street wish life Whoo!
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Whoa!
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Yeah!
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Whoo!
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Thank you.
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You are amazing.
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How do you make that look cool?
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That's rocky, okay.
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No dignity here.
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And next up, we have Cole Turner turning up the heat with 20th Century Wall.
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No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
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I might have put your name down.
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No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
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Sadie, Sadie, I get nervous singing in the shower.
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Just give it a go.
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I'm not a performer.
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Go, go, go, go!
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Cole Turner, where is Cole Turner?
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It's not gonna do it.
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Just call someone else.
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Give me the love.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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You're out there seeing the world, traveling, meeting interesting people.
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It's quite a life.
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Lately, I'm not so sure.
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Someone I know just died, a coworker.
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It got me thinking.
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You know, there are all these things you want in life, and it's so hard to find someone who...
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If only people could be more like your cactus.
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Not eating watering all the time.
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Right, exactly.
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Just living their own lives.
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Yeah, not needing someone else, like, nourishing them.
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That makes sense.
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Outside the window.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll engage in an interesting scene from the video "Ghosted," featuring Chris Evans and Ana De Armas, focusing on a comedic exchange about choosing the right plants. This dialogue presents an opportunity to learn English through real-life conversational practices, enrich your vocabulary, and enhance your listening comprehension skills. By participating in this lesson, you will improve your English speaking practice through the shadowing technique, allowing you to mimic the natural rhythm and tone of native speakers. The context of the conversation facilitates understanding casual English, humor, and cultural references that are invaluable for the IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Begonia - A type of flowering plant used in the conversation, showcasing specific vocabulary related to gardening.
  • Needy - Referring to something (or someone) that requires a lot of attention or care.
  • Plastic plant - An artificial plant that does not require care, providing insight into preferences and choices.
  • Conscience - To do something in good conscience indicates making ethically sound decisions.
  • Toxic - Used here to describe a potential danger; this word enriches your vocabulary with sensitive adjectives.
  • Watering - An essential gardening term that helps learners understand care routines for plants.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience while watching this scene, utilize the shadowing technique. This method involves listening to a section of the video and immediately repeating what you hear, mimicking the speakers’ intonation, rhythm, and emotion. Given the casual and playful nature of the dialogue, pay close attention to the pauses and emphasis. Start by playing the video at a slower speed to catch every word. Once comfortable, gradually increase the speed to match the natural pace of conversation.

Consider focusing on how the speakers react to each other—this will enrich your understanding of social cues and context. Remember that practicing shadow speech not only helps improve your pronunciation but also enhances your ability to think in English, an essential skill for IELTS speaking practice. By actively engaging with the material, you will develop a more natural and fluent English speaking style. Embrace the process, enjoy the dialogue, and watch your confidence grow!

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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