Shadowing Practice: Harvey Saves Trevor's Neck | Suits - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What do you think you're doing leaving in the middle of a trial?
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I got some things to take care of.
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You need someone to take care of.
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You never cut Trevor off, did you?
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No, I didn't.
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My friend's in trouble and I'm gonna help him.
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You know what?
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This is what addicts do.
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The second they start making progress, they screw up.
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Because deep down, they think it's only a matter of time until they fail.
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They'd rather fall from the third floor than the penthouse.
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Nothing you say can stop me.
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Then tell me what the hell's going on.
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It's clean.
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No wires.
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You sure?
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Yeah, I'm sure.
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Remember what happened with the guy?
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He was 300 pounds.
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Now, who did you say you work in?
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Trevor's lawyer.
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Trevor didn't mention a lawyer.
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He doesn't know he hired me.
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Come on.
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Open the briefcase.
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Where's the goddamn money?
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That photo is a screenshot taken from my firm security video.
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We know what you look like.
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And if Mike Ross doesn't hear from me in the next five minutes, he's calling the police.
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No, man.
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You're not coming in here and threatening us.
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You're looking at kidnapping, extortion, and drug dealing and the district attorney happens to be number three on my speed dial.
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Well, if we're looking all that time, you might as well add murder.
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I got a better idea.
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Retainer agreement.
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If you sign right here, you'll become one of my clients.
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And I won't be able to testify against you even if I wanted to.
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What about the money?
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This envelope contains $10,000.
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Consider it a down payment on Trevor's debt.
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Only here's the thing.
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I don't do pro bono work.
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And my retainer agreement requires a down payment of $10,000.
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Now, as your attorney, my job is to give you advice.
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So here's the deal.
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Sign the agreement.
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I thought I said not to come.
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Remember that 40 bucks from the fifth grade you owe me?
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If you were dead, how would I collect?
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Oh, man.
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I'm sorry.
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I just put you in trouble just by hanging out with you.
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So why'd you do it?
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Because I'm a dick.
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Bet you didn't think you'd have to save my ass so soon after bailing me out.
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I wasn't the one who saved you.
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Yeah.
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I was a friend.
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The guy puts me to shame.
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I agree he's not my friend.
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Trust me.
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Well, he didn't put his ass in line because of me.
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Listen, I led you down to a misdemeanor, drunken disorderly, and I paid the fine.
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I think it might be a good idea if you got out of town for a while.
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Montana.
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You said you wanted a clean slate.
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I figured 20 hours on a bus ought to do the trick.
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Oh, yeah.
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I'm doing good.
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Wait.
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When I get back, you know the first person I'm gonna call is...
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Yeah, one person you'll know who will answer.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Harvey Saves Trevor's Neck”. This video has 72 sentences and 493 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:08. The speaker talks at a natural 157 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 11 of its 72 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| retainer noun | /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ | Any thing or person that retains. |
| briefcase noun | /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ | A case used for carrying documents, especially for business. |
| disorderly adjective | /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ | Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray. |
| extortion noun | /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ | The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats. |
| kidnap verb | /ˈkɪdnæp/ | To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom. |
| misdemeanor noun | /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ | Any act of misbehavior. |
| penthouse noun | /ˈpɛnt(h)aʊs/ | Any of the sloping roofs at the side of a real tennis court. |
| addict noun | /ˈæd.ɪkt/ | A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug. |
| screenshot noun | /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ | An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time. |
| testify verb | /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ | To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath. |
| envelope noun | /ˈɛnvə(ˌ)loʊp/ | A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing. |
| dial noun | /ˈdaɪ.əl/ | A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed). |
| threaten verb | /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ | To make a threat against someone; to use threats. |
| buck noun | /ˈbʌk/ | A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret, salmonid, shad, skunk and kangaroo. |
| bail noun | /beɪl/ | Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- My friend's in trouble and I'm gonna help him.
- He doesn't know he hired me.
- You're not coming in here and threatening us.
- I don't do pro bono work.
- So why'd you do it?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 26 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, didn't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: extortion /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/, screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/
- Long words — get the stress right: disorderly /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/, misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like retainer, briefcase, disorderly.
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.