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Don't know much biology
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Don't know much about a science book Don't know much about the French I took
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Basic principles No woman wakes up saying God, I hope I don't get swept off my feet today What about the world this would be?
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Now, she might say This is a really bad time for me Or something like,
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I just need some space.
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Or my personal favorite, I'm really into my career right now.
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You believe that?
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Neither does she.
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You know why?
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Because she's lying to you.
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That's why.
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You understand me?
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Lying.
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It's not a bad time for her.
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She doesn't need any space.
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She may be into her career, but what she's really saying is, uh, get away from me now.
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Or possibly, try harder, stupid.
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But which one is it?
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60% of all human communication is non-verbal body language.
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30% is your tone.
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So that means that 90% of what you're saying ain't coming out of your mouth.
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Toby!
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Toby!
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Of course she's gonna lie to you.
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She's a nice person.
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She doesn't want to hurt your feelings.
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What else you gonna say?
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She doesn't even know you. Yet.
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Luckily, the fact is that just like the rest of us, even a beautiful woman doesn't know what she wants until she sees it.
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And that's where I come in.
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My job is to open her eyes.
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Kobe!
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Oh my God!
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Oh You're looking for
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Basic principles no matter what no matter
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when no matter who any man has a chance to sweep any woman off her feet
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Just needs the right broom you can get it if
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 37 sentences and 270 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:17. The speaker talks at a steady 119 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 6 of its 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| principle noun | /ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/ | A fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief. |
| sweep verb | /swiːp/ | To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush. |
| toby noun | A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug. | |
| tone noun | /ˈtəʊn/ | A specific pitch. |
| biology noun | /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | The study of all life or living matter. |
| luckily adverb | /ˈlʌk.ɪ.li/ | In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately. |
| verbal adjective | /ˈvɜː.bəl/ | Of or relating to words. |
| broom noun | /bɹum/ | A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping. |
| communication noun | /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission. |
| favourite adjective | /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ | Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.) |
| basic adjective | /ˈbeɪsɪk/ | Necessary, essential for life or some process. |
| foot noun | /fʊt/ | A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg. |
| lie verb | /laɪ̯/ | To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. |
| hurt verb | /hɝt/ | To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Because she's lying to you.
- Of course she's gonna lie to you.
- She doesn't want to hurt your feelings.
- What else you gonna say?
- She doesn't even know you.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might say · may be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're saying · You're looking |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna lie · gonna say |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as doesn't, don't, gonna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: mouth /maʊθ/, neither /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/
- Long words — get the stress right: biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, communication /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like principle, sweep, toby.
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.