Shadowing Practice: Harvey Exposes Rachel For Cheating On Mike | Suits - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Thank you.
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It's done?
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Yes.
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It won't hold up forever.
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but It will hold up for now.
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Thank you, Benjamin.
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Thank you.
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I didn't expect it for a couple of hours.
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I haven't had a chance to get you any bacon.
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That's quite all right, Michael.
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This one is on the house.
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You know, you never asked if what they're saying about me is true.
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I didn't need to.
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I knew it was true the second I heard it.
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I don't understand.
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All these kids who went to Harvard, they never gave me the time of day.
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All they cared about was letting me know where they went to school and I didn't.
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You've never done that to me.
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Not one time.
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I don't know what to say say that when you're done and you've beaten this thing, you won't start acting like some asshole who went to Harvard.
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Amen.
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Can't really promise you that, Benjamin.
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I'll have gone to Harvard.
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That's not funny, Michael.
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you Is the prosecution ready to call its next witness?
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-Prossecution calls Rachel Zane.
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-Objection.
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Your Honor, the witness cannot object to testifying simply because she intends to take the fist.
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The witness doesn't have to testify because she's my wife.
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-What?
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-I have a marriage certificate here from the state of Nevada, showing that the witness and I were married in Las Vegas six weeks after we started dating.
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Both of you up here now.
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Thank you.
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Where the hell did you get that?
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What do you mean?
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You didn't marry her and you know it.
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Why do I have everything I need proving I did?
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Because you did some bullshit to get out of this.
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Oh, look who's crying about it now.
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Keep your voices down.
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You think this is a joke?
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You try this in court, Gibbs is gonna prove you're not married, and Rachel's gonna go to jail for perjury.
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He's right.
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You better know what the hell you're doing.
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Who said that I was gonna use this in the real trial?
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I get it.
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This is a fake, just like you.
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I said keep your goddamn voice down.
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This is as real as that affidavit was, okay?
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Now, you wanted to rattle me?
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I've rattled you.
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What are you going to do about it?
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Prosecution calls Rachel Zane to the stand.
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Objection, we just went over this.
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When spousal privilege is invoked in the moment, Prosecution has the right to challenge the validity of the marriage.
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This is ridiculous.
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Rejection overruled.
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Ms. Zane, take the stand.
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Thank you.
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We can skip swearing her in since she's just gonna lie about it anyway.
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-Objection.
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-Miss Zane.
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If you got married six weeks After dating the defendant, why are you engaged to him right now?
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Because we did it on a whim.
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And we'd planned to have an annulment, but...
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Once we fell more in love, We thought that it might be wonderful to reveal it to our families after we were married again.
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And how exactly did it go when you got married the first time?
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We were in Las Vegas.
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Yeah, yeah, I don't give a shit where you were.
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What color was your dress?
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What color was the cake?
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Objection.
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Who was there?
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Were there any witnesses?
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Your Honor, he's badgering her.
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Come on.
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And what goddamn time was it?
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Tell me right now.
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Harvey, let the witness answer.
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The dress was white, and the cake was vanilla with a buttercream frosting.
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It was a small ceremony at around 10 :00 PM.
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And I remember the man who married us like it was yesterday, because it was the most special day of my life.
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And when you came up with this story, did Mr. Ross at least give you the courtesy of letting you make up your own memories of your supposedly sacred day?
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Objection!
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Since if he represents himself at trial, you won't have a real wedding for at least two to five years.
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Harvey.
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And I've got one more question.
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Did you vow to remain faithful to Mr. Ross throughout your marriage.
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- Yes, I did.
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- Yeah, then I guess when you cheated on him with Logan Sanders, it means you lied to him at that nonexistent ceremony, just like you're lying to all of us right now.
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- That's enough.
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If you want to bring more outside information to dispute this marriage, feel free.
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But for right now, this witness is excused you Thank you.

Context & Background

The dialogue extracted from the video "Harvey Exposes Rachel For Cheating On Mike | Suits" showcases a tense courtroom scene in which characters confront personal and legal dilemmas. The participants engage in a heated exchange that reveals underlying tensions, particularly regarding relationships and trust. This context presents learners with a blend of formal legal language and casual conversation, enriching their understanding of different dialogue styles. Such interactions are essential for english speaking practice as they highlight the emotional nuances and stakes involved in everyday communication.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

Here are five impactful phrases from the dialogue that can enhance your conversational skills:

  • “I knew it was true the second I heard it.” – Confidently expressing a realization.
  • “This one is on the house.” – Referring to something offered for free, great for casual settings.
  • “You better know what the hell you’re doing.” – An idiomatic way to emphasize the importance of being prepared.
  • “I didn’t need to.” – A concise response that conveys self-assurance about one’s decisions.
  • “Keep your voices down.” – Useful for situations that require moderation and calmness.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

Shadowing is an effective technique to improve English pronunciation. Follow this guide to practice shadowing the provided conversation:

Step 1: Choose Your Tools
Select a reliable shadowing app or platform that allows you to listen to the dialogue multiple times.

Step 2: Listen Actively
Play the excerpt from the video and listen carefully to the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of the speakers. Pay close attention to emotional expressions and how they convey meaning.

Step 3: Pause and Imitate
After listening, pause the audio and attempt to mimic what was said. Focus on replicating the tone and pace, use the phrases highlighted above, and practice them in various contexts.

Step 4: Record Your Voice
Using your shadow speak skills, record yourself repeating the dialogue. Compare your recording with the original to identify areas for improvement.

Step 5: Repeat and Reflect
Practice the phrases until you feel comfortable. Reflect on how each phrase could be used in different situations, making it easier to integrate into your daily conversations.

This structured approach will not only boost your confidence but also enhance your overall speaking ability. By regularly implementing these strategies, you will master the art of English communication and effectively navigate diverse conversational settings.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowYou've never done · you've beaten · have gone
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis invoked · is excused
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingkids who went · man who married

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →