Shadowing Practice: "I'm Naked About 90% of the Time": Kit Harington Blames Himself for Being Nude in Industry Season 4 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Welcome back to The Tonight Show.
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Welcome back to The Tonight Show.
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Ow!
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Uh, thanks so much for coming back on.
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I always love having you on.
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You were supposed to be here two weeks ago.
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Yeah.
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But we got hit with the crazy blizzard.
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And there were no flights leaving London.
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So thank you for coming back.
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Well, thank you for having me.
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Yeah, the weather just said no last night.
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The weather just said absolutely no, yeah.
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Last time you were here, you announced that you and your wife were expecting a baby.
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Congratulations.
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Thank you.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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We've got, um, I've got another announcement tonight.
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Oh, you have another announcement tonight?
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Yeah, we're not having any more.
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Oh, that's it?
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That's the...
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That's the announcement?
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That was the announcement.
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Your two is perfect.
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Yeah, it turns out girls are bullshy.
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So, um, I think we're good with two.
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Two is perfect.
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That's what I have, too.
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Yeah, it's great.
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How's your son?
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How's the older one?
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He's good.
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He's, um, he's five now.
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He started to, um, he started to rip the piss out of me, which is fun.
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He's five and he started to rip the piss.
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Yeah, I was driving to school the other day
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and he was in the back of the car and I just heard this kind of...
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Oh, isn't that a lovely field?
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Look at that lovely field.
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Aren't we lucky to live here? And I was like...
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He was like, Aren't we fortunate to live here?
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Oh, look at this.
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I was like, are you.. are you doing me?
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And he was like, my name's Daddy.
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I love you.
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Good job, bud.
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I don't know if he's starting to be an actor or what, but it was a bit terrifying.
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It's so funny.
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What a beautiful day.
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What a beautiful day.
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Do you remotely talk like that?
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No, what?
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I mean, you tell me.
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I don't know.
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No, not at all.
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I don't feel that way, no. Is he psyched?
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Do his friends know who you are yet or what you do yet?
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I think there's a rumor going around in the playground that I'm a real knight.
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So, like, I feel like I've got kudos in the playground.
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Yeah, you got props.
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His dad's a real live knight.
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Yeah, I have photos of him holding a sword.
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So I walk in with a swagger into the playground.
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Wearing a big fur outfit, yeah, Game of Thrones.
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Yeah, yeah.
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That would be sad.
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Yeah, no, it'd be cool.
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Uh, well, I mean, you've starred in the two of the, uh, very, uh, highly regarded, outfit, yeah, Game of Thrones.
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Yeah, that would be sad.
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Yeah, no, it'd be cool.
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Well, I mean, you've starred in two of the very highly regarded series, Game of Thrones, and now Industry.
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Congratulations on both hits.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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You must.. fans must recognize you all around the world and ask for different shows and different reasons.
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They come up to you all the time?
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Yeah, you do.
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I mean, you get.. you kind of.. you get the odd, awkward sort of encounter.
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But it's usually sort of...
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It's usually my fault it goes a bit awkward.
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How do you make it off?
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I don't know if you've had this, but you know when you get asked for a photo?
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Yeah.
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And it's usually a tourist and you're in the middle of London or something.
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And they come up and maybe English isn't their first language and they're like, photo.
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And you go, you know, you're with your friends and you're like, yeah, okay, sure.
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Here we go, yeah, yeah.
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And you walk up into the middle of their group of people.
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It's part of the business put your arms around them. Of course.
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And they go, no, no, Big Ben.
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We want you to take a photo of us and Big Ben.
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We don't want you in it.
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And you're like...
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We don't want you.
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We don't even know who you are.
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Big Ben, dude.
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Can you take our photo?
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Your mates are just howling.
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Yeah, of course.
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It's the best.
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Of course he thought it was about you.
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Of course he did.
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Of course he thought it was about you.
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Yeah, no, I get that all the time.
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I get, uh, I get people coming up to me all the time, like, I love you, I watch you on YouTube all the time.
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And I'm like, yeah, can we take a picture?
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And I take a picture, like, here we go.
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And then I leave, and I talk to them, and they walk away.
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They go, I can't believe I just met Jimmy Kimmel.
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Give me that picture back here.
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I text Kimmel, like, met another one of your fans, buddy.
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Keep them laughing.
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But soon you're gonna be living in the city here.
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You're doing a limited series here set in New York?
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Yeah, I'm gonna be working with Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley.
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Oh, my God!
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It's awesome.
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Yeah.
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I love both of them.
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I know, they're great.
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And we're doing this kind of, um, I don't know how to describe it.
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It's like a domestic thriller.
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Where we're all kind of quite appalling people.
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Um, so that's fun.
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Yeah, that's gonna be great.
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Do you like, uh, spending time...
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You lived here for a little bit.
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Yeah, no, I, I, we spent months out here with...
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When Rose was doing a show here, we spent a lot of time in the city.
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Yeah.
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How does it compare to London?
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I love it.
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It's, sometimes I find there's, the only trouble I fall into is there's communication difficulties at times.
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Oh really?
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This is how I best sum up differences between Brits and Americans.
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It's the coffee shop thing.
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When I go into a coffee shop, I go, hello, how are you?
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You good?
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Yeah, you know, I'm good too.
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I wouldn't, do you, sorry, I'm just wondering whether you, I don't know what I want.
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Do you do, have you got oat milk?
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Sure.
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You do, excellent, that's brilliant.
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How long have you had that?
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Okay, great.
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And they're looking at you like, get on with it.
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Hurry up, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
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What is going on, Mr. Polite Guy?
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When the Americans come to London, they go like, coffee, black.
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And the guy in the coffee shop in London is like, I'm sorry, where are all the words?
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I need more words out of you.
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Where are all the words?
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So I get a lot of kind of, like, people just telling me to hurry up in this system.
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Yeah, because you just want to take your time and say, how are you?
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How are you doing?
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You good?
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What a beautiful day today.
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What?
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Aren't we lucky?
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Aren't we lucky to have coffee?
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My son's got a point.
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Let's talk about industry.
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You are fantastic in this series, buddy.
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You've gotten rave reviews.
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Congratulations.
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Well-deserved.
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I don't want to give too much away for fans who aren't caught up yet on season four, but what can we say that's happening on season four?
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I'm naked about 90% of the time.
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Yeah.
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You are, by the way.
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I'm really glad I got that reaction.
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Yeah, what if you got just silenced?
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No, I'm naked a lot.
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Why are you...
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I don't know.
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I think it was, again, entirely my own fault.
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I, um...
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How did you get into these situations?
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Well, in season three, like, my character has some, like, kinks.
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Yeah.
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And in season three, they kind of...
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They came up to me and they went, Look, you okay with this?
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We think your character is gonna get...
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Well, get peed on.
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And I was like, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll do anything.
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I'll do anything.
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And I saw their faces just, like, change.
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Anything?
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Anything?
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And now in season four, I'm, like, doing all the things.
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And it's very rare I'm dressed.
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Wow.
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They're really going for it this time.
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No, it's a great show.
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You are very good in this, uh, I will tell everyone that industry is renewed for a fifth and final season, which is fantastic.
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It's a great show.
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Do we know if you're going to be in season five?
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I don't know, yeah.
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I, um, I've left all doors open, and we'll see.
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Like, I think they're excellent writers.
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It's an excellent show.
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Yeah, it really is.
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And I'm really chuffed it's gone for a fifth, and I, you know, I think if it was the right.. if it was the right story, I'd definitely be in it, but we'll see.
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Yeah.
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All right, I want to show everyone a clip.
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Here's Kit Harington in season four of Industry.
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Take a look.
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I'm your leverage.
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I'm the guy you hide behind or trade away.
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You know, there is dignity to knowing your place.
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You forfeited that.
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But in your pathetic, self-serving roadmap, you didn't account for one thing.
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My place.
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And what I think of this f***ing embarrassment.
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You think I've become this for you, even for a moment?
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Guys, I'll- Shut up!
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You were born a disgusting mooch and you will die a disgusting bitch.
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So your poor boy civilian document because you know what, old boy?
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If you have to reach for something, then you've already missed it.
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Come on now!
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Yeah!
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You kidding me, bud?
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That's how you do it!
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Keep parenting, everybody!
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All four seasons of industry are are streaming now on HBO Max.
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We're talking with Hilary Duff when we come back.
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Stick around, everybody.
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Context & Background
In this engaging segment from The Tonight Show, actor Kit Harington discusses his recent experiences while also revealing personal milestones in his family life. During the conversation, he jokes about his son emulating him and reflects on the wholesome chaos of parenting. The casual atmosphere of the show highlights Harington's humorous take on being a father, particularly the amusing moments that come with having children. This context showcases the informal language often used in conversation, providing English learners a valuable opportunity to practice everyday dialogue and improve their speaking skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Thank you for having me.” – A polite response when someone invites you, useful in both formal and informal settings.
- “I love you.” – A fundamental expression of affection that can be adapted to many contexts.
- “Aren't we lucky to live here?” – A conversational phrase that can lead to discussions about places and feelings.
- “That was the announcement.” – A way to emphasize the importance of information shared, helpful in moderating conversations.
- “Good job, bud.” – An informal expression of encouragement, suitable for both friends and family interactions.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively utilize this segment for english speaking practice, follow this step-by-step shadowing guide. Shadowing is a technique where you listen to a speaker and repeat what they say, which enhances your pronunciation and fluency.
- Listen Firstly: Start by watching the video without repeating anything. Pay close attention to the intonation, rhythm, and emotion in Harington's speech.
- Segment Your Practice: Break the transcript into smaller segments. Tackle just one sentence or phrase at a time, as it will help in grasping the nuances of speech.
- Repeat After the Speaker: Use a shadowing app or simply pause the video after each phrase. Mimic the pronunciation and cadence as closely as possible.
- Record Yourself: After practicing for a bit, record your own voice to compare it to the original. This will help identify areas for improvement.
- Engage in Conversation: Finally, try to use these phrases in your daily conversations, either with native speakers or fellow learners, to reinforce your practice.
Utilizing a shadowing site or engaging in online communities can further enhance your learning journey. Happy practicing!
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.
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