Shadowing Practice: If Squid Game Was ACTUALLY Asian - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Oh, look who's sleeping till 1pm.
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Why does this look like, squeaky?
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Oh, a cousin back home told me about this game, so I signed this up.
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Why would you sign us up for a scrap?
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Do you not have Netflix?
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Have you not seen the show yet?
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My cousin back home said you could win free money, so I signed us up.
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Pick up item in front of you.
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Oh, I know what this is.
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You have to cut out the shit.
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Thank you.
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Solve the quadratic equation.
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You got 10 seconds.
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10 seconds?
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Who the hell can solve this in 10 seconds?
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Fuiyoh!
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Player Timmy.
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Pass!
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Is that Timmy?
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Oh, look who else signed up.
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Oh, he's just gonna ace everything, isn't he?
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Are you eating your cookie?
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Time up.
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Show your answer now.
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X =11 .2 Fuiyoh!
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Pass!
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11 .2?
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Nephew's D went fail.
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Haiyaa...
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you you Bye.
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Bye.
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Wake up, the game about to begin!
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Player 165!
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Hey, what's going on?
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In front of you is an interviewer from Harvard.
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You must pass interview and be accepted.
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Good luck, Mr. He.
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Yes, hi.
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Pronoun for a name.
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Okay, that's legit.
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I see your grades are kind of below average.
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So dumb he failed PE.
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Yeah, he can see that dad.
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Why did you decide on applying for Harvard?
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Because Harvard gives world -class education and I think it'd be a great Fit.
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Describe your strengths briefly and concisely.
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Don't worry, it won't be long.
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I'm a hard worker and...
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I'm good at...
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Problem solving?
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Give us some creative chat GPT answers.
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So what career path are you looking to enter?
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I'm a youtuber.
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He has the talent of a salary.
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Okay.
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And where do you see yourself in five years?
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In, in Harvard?
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Zero comedic talent, also low IQ, a degree lasts four years.
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So, after careful consideration with our community, we have come to a decision.
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Did I get in?
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Not even close.
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We'd rather accept the salary.
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Oh Timmy!
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Dude, did you patch the games?
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Oh hey, yeah, it was pretty easy.
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Awesome!
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Nephew 165 and Nephew 240 gonna enter game together.
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We're on the same team?
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Yes!
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Yes!
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That means I can't lose!
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Is that a Harvard degree?
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Oh, nice.
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I have a I have emotional damage.
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from this show.
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Wait, no wait.
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Are you the emotional damage guy?
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Oh my gosh, dude!
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My nephew is such a big fan of you!
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Can we say the meme, please?
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I'm in the 40s!
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Oh my gosh, can we say the meme?
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I'm in the 40s!
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I'm in the 40s!
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I'm in the 40s!
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I'm in the 40s!
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I'm in the 40s!
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I'm in the 40s right now!
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Oh my gosh, can we say the meme?
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I'm in the 40s right now!
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Emotional stupid.
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The nephew Steven failed.
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Thank you to my friends at Netflix for letting us use this absolutely amazing set.
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Check out Squid Game: The Challenge on Netflix.
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And if you're in LA, check out the game: The Trials Experience.
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Link in the description.
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I'll see you in the next video.
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Do you have a shirt under?
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I don't have a shirt under.
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No, I don't have a shirt under.
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Just now?
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That'd be hilarious. If true.
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Yup, that's exactly what I want.
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Okay, I think we're good.
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I think we're good.

Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

This video’s lively, conversational dialogue is perfect for english speaking practice, especially for those using shadow speech techniques. The natural back-and-forth mimics real-life interactions, helping learners master casual tone, quick responses, and cultural nuances—key skills for IELTS speaking practice. The mix of panic, humor, and everyday banter creates a dynamic context that keeps shadowing engaging, making it easier to retain new phrases and rhythm.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • Colloquial exclamations: Phrases like “Fuiyoh!” and “Haiyaa…” add emotional depth. Practice these to sound more natural in informal settings, a must for IELTS speaking fluency.
  • Conditional questions: “Why would you sign us up for a scrap?” uses past modal “would” to express disbelief. This structure is common in debates or surprised reactions—ideal for shadowing to improve response speed.
  • Elliptical sentences: “Pick up item in front of you” omits “the” for brevity. Recognizing such shortcuts helps learners understand fast, real-world speech, crucial for effective shadow speak.

Common Pronunciation Traps

The video’s casual delivery includes tricky sounds. For example, “squeaky” is often mispronounced with a long “e” instead of a short “i” (skwee-kee vs. skwi-kee). “Quadratic” (kwah-drat-ik) can trip up learners—focus on stressing the second syllable. Also, “ace everything” uses a soft “s” in “ace,” not a “z.” These traps are perfect for practicing with a shadowing app, as repeating the dialogue slowly helps refine pronunciation and intonation.

By using this video for shadowing, learners build both fluency and cultural awareness, making it a powerful tool for english speaking practice. Whether using a shadowing app or repeating aloud, focus on mimicking tone and rhythm to master real-world communication.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see cominggonna ace · gonna enter
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwon't be · I'll see
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryhave to cut · must pass

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →