Shadowing Practice: Harvey threatens to fire Mike #suits #shorts - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What the hell is wrong with you?
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Nothing's wrong with me.
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I ordered you to drop this thing.
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You didn't.
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So I figured out a way to make you drop it.
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You think signing Reform Corps is going to make this go away?
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You're out of your mind.
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They are lining their pockets on the backs of people who should have gone free years ago, and you're letting them get away with it.
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I'm their lawyer.
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I'm not a prosecutor.
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What the fuck does Alex Williams have on you?
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Nobody has anything on me.
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Then why the hell are you doing this?
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Because there's no way it's for the money.
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You owe him something, and they have something on him.
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And if I can figure that out, how long do you think it's going to take before whatever it is gets out anyway?
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If you ever valued the times that we've had each other's backs, you'll have mine now because I'm telling you I need it.
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Then tell me what's going on.
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I'm not gonna do that, but I'll tell you this.
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You lift a finger to do something that even looks like you're making another move on this case.
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I don't care if you're calling Oscar Reyes to wish him a happy birthday, you're fired.
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So why don't you take the night and decide if you trust me enough to keep working here or not.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Harvey threatens to fire Mike #suits #shorts" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.