Shadowing Practice: Husband Catches Wife’s Secret Date | @DramatizeMe.Special - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Jean, darling, are you okay?
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Yeah, never mind.
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Hi there.
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Here are your menus.
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Please take it.
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And I highly recommend it to open and try.
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Maybe you would like to try our chef's main course or the wine, being a great deal.
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Yeah.
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Yeah But I don't like wine.
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Oh, I'm just in the mood for wine today.
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Oh I like adventure spirit.
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No, I'll have the same nice juice
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Your fiance is cheating on you.
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Don't marry her.
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Don't make this mistake.
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Hey, who's texting you?
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Oh, it doesn't matter.
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The most important thing that we are together here in this wonderful place.
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So guys, would you like to try this perfect wine?
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No. I highly recommend you to try it.
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It's very, very tasty.
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What?
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I'm sorry!
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What are you doing?
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It is a terrible mistake.
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It's definitely my fault.
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I'm so sorry.
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Okay?
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I'll go clean up the stain, okay?
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Oh yes, I'm totally sorry.
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So, what are you waiting for?
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Just take her phone and check that I'm not lying to you.
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Whoa, whoa, wait.
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What the hell are you and why are you lying about my fiance?
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I'm...
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I'm just trying to help you.
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So just decide what you are going to do.
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Oh, just don't do it, don't do it.
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You trust Molly, just don't.
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Hey, sweetie.
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I'll be outside the restaurant at 5.
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We're in a.. for a fantastic night.
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Oh.
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Love you.
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Oh, sorry.
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Honey, water is a face.
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Are you okay?
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Oh, did something happen?
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Oh, Gio, you're such a fool. But it's okay.
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It's okay.
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The important thing, I didn't marry that cheater.
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Molly!
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Eric!
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What happened?
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I'm so glad you're here.
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My fans are down to me.
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It's a nightmare.
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Sorry, champagne.
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The most expensive you have.
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Rick, what are you doing?
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I can't even pay for the dinner.
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No, no, no, just listen to me.
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Everything will be all right, okay?
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Here it is.
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Thank you.
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Your champagne.
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Thank you.
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And the bill, please.
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Sure.
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Molly.
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He doesn't deserve a woman like you.
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Here it is.
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Yeah.
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Molly, I just wanted to say that...
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What happened, Molly?
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Hey.
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Hey, but you said he dumped you.
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I said what he wanted to hear as a joke.
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If your plan with her had worked.
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What plan?
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You should have seen that loser's face.
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I thought the goal wouldn't work, but guess what?
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He really believed it.
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Can you imagine that?
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It is insane.
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Really?
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Yeah!
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You know, just a little longer and Molly will be mine again.
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Totally.
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You know, we were a perfect couple until she left me for that idiot.
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I know that, bro, but listen to me.
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We'll fix everything, okay?
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Yeah.
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And now listen to me carefully.
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You need to keep your head down or Molly will see you, okay?
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Yeah.
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Thanks for help, sister.
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Sister?
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I only did it because I love you, Molly.
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Don't you dare to touch her and never text her again.
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Got it?
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Eric, it says here that you have insufficient funds on your card.
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Oh, come on.
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Let this guy pay!
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No, you said you'd covered the bill.
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The least what you can do for ruining our dinner. But...
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Molly!
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Wait!
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Eric, what are we going to do now, hmm?
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Could you cover the bill, please?
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I'll pay you back later.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English conversation skills through a dramatic scenario centered around a relationship revelation. Engaging with this dialogue allows you to enhance your listening comprehension while gaining insight into emotional interactions in English. As you listen to the exchanges, you will focus on understanding nuanced phrases, expressions of concern, and related vocabulary that can help you navigate similar situations in real life. This exercise aims to improve your speaking fluency and emotional expressions, which are essential for effective communication.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • "Are you okay?" – A common expression of concern in English.
  • "It doesn't matter." – Used to dismiss something considered unimportant.
  • "I'm just in the mood for..." – A way to express current desires or preferences.
  • "What are you doing?" – A straightforward inquiry that can reflect surprise or confusion.
  • "Don't make this mistake." – A cautionary phrase urging someone to reconsider a decision.
  • "Trust" and "lie" – Essential vocabulary related to relationships and honesty.
  • "Fantastic night." – A phrase indicating anticipation for a good time.

Practice Tips

To better your English speaking skills using this dramatic scene, consider utilizing a shadowing app or shadowing site to practice along with the video. Shadow speech can greatly enhance your pronunciation and intonation. Here's how you can effectively practice:

  • Start by playing the video at a reduced speed to clearly understand the pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Listen to one line at a time, pause the video, and repeat it. Focus on mimicking the emotional tone and emphatic expressions used by the speakers.
  • Gradually increase the playback speed as you become more comfortable, ensuring that your speech matches the natural flow of conversation.
  • Record yourself repeating the lines. Pay attention to how closely your pronunciation matches the original. This is an effective technique for IELTS speaking practice.
  • Finally, try to incorporate these phrases into your own conversations or practice scenarios to solidify your understanding and usage.

Incorporating these components into your English learning journey helps you gain confidence and fluency, making your communication more genuine and relatable. Enjoy practicing with this engaging scene!

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.