Shadowing Practice: Happy Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ #standupcomedy #shorts #pride - Learn English Speaking with Video

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So I had a lot of female friends in their 30s and 40s who were like, I wish I had dated women, but you know, they ended up with a man and they were happy, but they were like, I wish I had done that.
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And so they were asking me a lot of personal questions, like, is it better having sex with women?
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And I was like, do you really want me to tell you?
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Because you said you were pretty locked in with that guy.
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And they were like, no, like, is it really different?
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And I was like, yeah.
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And they were like, well, how?
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So here's what I said.
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I think the biggest difference between having sex with men and women is when you're having sex with a woman,
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you're there the whole time.
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You know?
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Because you know how with a man you can kind of just like...
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Not in a traumatic way,
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just in like a, oh i'm in the back seat on a road trip forgot my headphones let's look at clouds clouds.
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Huh?
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I did.
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I did.
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Yeah, absolutely.
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Yes.
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Oh my God.
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Yes.
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A big one.
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A huge, big, quiet, but big.
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It's just silent but deadly.
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I love those.
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Thank you so much.
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I've never faked an orgasm because I think our generation got enough participation trophies, but I don't judge you if you have to.
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We've all been there, right, when it's going too long.
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If you want to fake an orgasm, here's a little tip from me to you.
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Just hold your breath for as long as you can.
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Because then when you're like...
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It'll seem like you came when really you just came up for air.
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That's how you get rid of hiccups and Jeremy.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through the engaging content of a comedy video that touches on personal experiences and relationships. The dialogue features relatable themes and humorous anecdotes that provide a rich context for English learning. By focusing on authentic spoken English, you will enhance your ability to understand conversational nuances and improve your fluency. This practice will help you not only in understanding how humor works in English but also in the subtleties of expressing personal feelings.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Locked in: Completely committed to a relationship
  • Personal questions: Inquiries about someone's private life
  • Be there the whole time: To be fully present and engaged
  • Fake an orgasm: Pretend to reach climax during sexual activity
  • Hiccups: Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm causing sudden inhalation
  • Participation trophies: Awards given to acknowledge attendance rather than achievement
  • Come up for air: A metaphor for taking a break from a situation

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique for this lesson, aim to mimic the speaker as closely as possible. Start by listening to short segments of the video, and then repeat what you hear, focusing on pronunciation and intonation. The speed of the comedian's speech may vary, but try to maintain a natural rhythm. Here are some targeted tips:

  • Slow it Down: Use playback options to slow down the video. This allows you to catch every word and improve your English pronunciation.
  • Pause and Repeat: After a sentence or funny line, pause the video and repeat it aloud. This enhances your retention and speaking practice.
  • Focus on Tone: Pay attention to the comedianโ€™s tone and humor, as it enhances your English speaking practice by helping you to express emotion.
  • Use a Shadowing App: If available, utilize a shadowing app that can help you track your progress and provide instant feedback on your pronunciation.

By integrating these practices into your English learning routine, you will not only improve your speaking skills but also gain confidence when discussing personal topics in casual conversation.

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 โ€” like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ€“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 โ€” making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.