Shadowing Practice: Howard's Very Last Speech | Plan And Execution | Better Call Saul - Learn English Speaking with Video
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So this, this is for you.
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You earned it.
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You won.
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Won?
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I said, what did I win?
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I get it.
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Of course, you both have to play it this way.
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You're both so very good at it.
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It's late, Howard.
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Do you want to tell us what this is about?
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I was wondering that, too.
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What it's all about.
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I mean, what do you tell yourselves?
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What justification makes it okay?
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Howard's such an asshole, he deserves it.
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We're good. So?
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What is it?
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I sided with Chuck too often?
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I took away your office, put you in doc review.
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All of the above.
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Howard's daddy helped him get to the top, but you both had to struggle.
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Howie has so much, and we have so little.
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Let's take him down a peg or two.
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What allows you to do this to me?
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Because this isn't just a prank.
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No. This goes beyond throwing bowling balls on my car.
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This took planning, coordination.
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I mean, how many weeks?
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Or was it months?
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It couldn't have been easy. So tell me, why?
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Why go through this elaborate plot just to burn me to the ground?
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Burn you to the ground?
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Howard, come on.
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You'll be fine.
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You always land on your feet.
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Oh, yeah, sure.
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The Sandpiper settlement, HHM's share, will be substantial, absolutely.
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Even though I humiliated myself.
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And my clients and peers will whisper that Howard Hamlin's a drug addict.
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You're right.
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I've worked my way through worse.
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Debt.
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Depression.
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My marriage falling apart.
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Oh, yeah.
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Been sleeping in the guest house for the better part of a year.
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Uh, just one more thing good old Howard has to work through.
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But yes, I will land on my feet.
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I will be okay. But you?
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Far from it.
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You, too.
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You, too, are soulless.
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Jimmy, you can't help yourself.
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Chuck knew it.
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You were born that way.
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But you, one of the smartest and most promising human beings I've ever known.
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And this is the life you choose.
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All right, you're too tight to drive.
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I'm calling you.
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Oh, good phony compassion.
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No, very, very believable, but I'm far from done.
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Oh, no, no, no. You are done.
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Howard, sorry, but you need to stop this now, and you need to go home.
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You're perfect for each other.
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You have a piece missing.
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I...
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I thought you did it for the money, but now it's.. it's so clear.
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Screw the money.
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You did it for fun.
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You get off on it.
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You're like Leopold and Loeb, two sociopaths.
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All right, that's enough.
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You know it's true.
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You just have the guts to admit it.
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Great.
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Now you need to go.
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I'm gonna make it clear to everyone, because I'm gonna dedicate my life to making sure that everybody knows the truth.
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Believe it.
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You can't hide who you really are forever.
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How?
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Howard?
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Howard.
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Howard, you need to leave. Who are you?
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Me?
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Nobody.
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I just need to talk to my lawyers.
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Oh, is that right?
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You want some advice?
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Find better lawyers.
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Howard, please just.. just turn around.
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No, no, no, no, no. Take your time.
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What's this about?
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Please...
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Please, please just tell us what you want.
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Like I said, to talk.
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I, uh...
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I think I'm in the middle of something.
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There's really no need to...
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Shit!
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Oh, my God!
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No!
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No, no!
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Okay.
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Let's talk.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
If you’re looking to level up your English speaking—whether for IELTS speaking practice or everyday fluency—this video is a goldmine. The dialogue is raw, emotional, and packed with natural conversational flow, making it perfect for the shadowing technique (or "shadowspeak," as some call it). By mimicking Howard’s tone, pauses, and intensity, you’ll learn to convey complex emotions like frustration and resolve—skills that go beyond basic vocabulary. Plus, using real YouTube content like this keeps practice engaging, so you’ll actually stick with it. Learn English with YouTube and turn passive watching into active skill-building!
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The conversation is full of practical structures to add to your toolkit:
- "What allows you to do this to me?" This question structure emphasizes shock or accusation, using "what allows" to challenge someone’s motives. Great for debates or expressing strong feelings.
- "You’ll be fine. You always land on your feet." The phrase "land on your feet" means to recover quickly from trouble. It’s a common idiom that adds color to casual speech—perfect for sounding more native.
- "Been sleeping in the guest house for the better part of a year." "For the better part of" is a natural way to say "most of," avoiding awkward phrases like "almost all." Use it to describe time or quantity (e.g., "I spent the better part of the day studying").
Common Pronunciation Traps
Watch out for these tricky sounds and rhythms:
- "Humiliated" The stress falls on the second syllable: hu-MIL-i-ated. Many learners misplace it on the first syllable, so listen closely to Howard’s pronunciation.
- "Elaborate" Pronounce it i-LAB-uh-rit, not e-LAB-or-ate. The short "i" sound in the first syllable is key here.
- Intonation in questions Howard’s question "Why go through this elaborate plot?" rises slightly at the end, but it’s not a typical "yes/no" question. Mimicking this subtle rise will help you sound more natural in rhetorical questions.
Practice shadow speak with this clip daily—pause, repeat, and focus on matching the energy. You’ll be surprised how quickly your speaking feels more authentic!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've worked · I've ever known |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | were born · are done |
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.