Shadowing Practice: Impersonating a Pilot | Catch Me If You Can - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I have decided to become an airline pilot.
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I have applied to all the big airlines, and I have several promising interviews lined up.
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How's Mom?
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Have you called her lately?
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Love your son, Frank.
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Hello.
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I'm Frank Black from Monroe High School, and I have an appointment with Mr. Morgan.
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You're the young man who's writing the article for the school paper.
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Yes, ma'am, that's me.
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I want to know everything there is to know Everything there is to know about being a pilot.
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What airports does Pan Am fly to?
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What does a pilot make in the air?
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Who tells them where they're gonna fly to?
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, just take them one at a time.
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All right.
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What does it mean when one pilot says to another pilot, what kind of equipment are you on?
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I just want to know what kind of aircraft you're flying.
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Is it a DC-8, 707, Constellation?
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And what about those ID badges that I've seen pilots wear?
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Well, every pilot has to have two things with them at all times.
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One is an airline personnel badge.
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Looks just like this one here from Pan Am.
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The other one is their FAA license.
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And that looks just like this.
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Whoa.
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Do you think I can make a copy of this to put into my article?
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Oh, Frank, you can have that one.
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It's three years expired.
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Oh, thanks.
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And what about your ID badge?
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Do you have an extra one I could borrow?
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Oh, no, I can't help you there.
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It's a special order from Polaroid.
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The only way to get one of those is to become a real live pilot for Pan American Airways.
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Van Am, may I help you?
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Hello, I'm calling.
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I'm about a uniform.
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Called for purchasing.
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Thank you.
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Purchasing.
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I'm a co-pilot based out of San Francisco.
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I flew a flight into New York last night, but the problem is I'm headed out to Paris in three hours.
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How can we help you?
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I sent my uniform to be clean through the hotel, and I guess they must have lost it.
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They lost a uniform.
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Happens all the time.
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Go down to the well-built uniform company at 9th and Broadway.
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They are uniform supplier.
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I'll tell Mr. Rosen you're coming.
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You look too young to be a pilot.
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I'm a co-pilot.
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Why so nervous?
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How'd you feel if you, uh, lost your uniform first week on the job?
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Relax.
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Pan Am got lots of uniform It's gonna be a hundred and sixty four dollars Great Ella, I'll write you a check.
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Sorry.
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No checks.
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No cash You'll have to fill in your employee ID number and then I'll be a Pan Am.
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I'll take it out in your next paycheck Even better Dear Dad,
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you always told me that an honest man has nothing to fear, so I'm trying my best not to be afraid.
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I'm sorry I ran away, but you don't have to worry.
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I'm gonna get it all back now, Daddy.
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I promise.
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I'm gonna get it all back.
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Are you a real life pilot?
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I sure am, little lady.
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What's her name?
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Celine.
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It's a pleasure to meet you.
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It's a pleasure to meet you, too!
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That's 50, 70, 80, 90, 100 dollars.
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You have yourself a great time in Paris.
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I always do.
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Excuse me?
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I'm John Modica.
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I manage this branch.
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I want to thank you for coming in and using our institution.
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Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, John.
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I'll be back again.
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Good.
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Have you stayed with us before?
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Uh, no. I've been primarily based on the West Coast.
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Is it all right if I write you a check for the room?
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No problem, sir.
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Great.
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Uh, I was also wondering if I could write you a personal check?
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For airline personnel, we cash personal checks up to $100.
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Payroll checks, we cash up to $300.
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You say 300 for a payroll check?
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Dear Dad, I've decided to become a pilot for Pan American Airways, the most trusted name in the skies.
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They have accepted me into their training program and told me that if I work hard, I should earn my wings real soon.
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Please get in touch with Joanna Carlton from the 10th grade.
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Tell her I'm sorry that I could not take her to the junior prom.
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Love, your son, Frank.
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I'm gonna go.
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Hello, how are you?
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Fine, thank you.
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I have a payroll check here I'd like to catch.
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Certainly.
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Excuse me.
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I'm sure you hear this all the time, but you have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen.
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I do get that all the time.
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Now, would you like it?
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Oh, I'm sorry, sir.
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We won't have any cash until the banks open in an hour.
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But, uh, I'm sure they can catch a check at the airport.
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The airport?
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Who cashes checks at the airport?
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Well, the airlines, sir.
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They've always taken care of their own.
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Hello.
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Hi.
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Are you deadheading?
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What?
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Are you my deadhead to Miami?
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What?
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Yes, yes.
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Yeah, I'm your deadhead.
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Here you go.
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You're a little late, but the jump seat is open.
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You know, it's been a while since I've done this.
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Which one's the jump seat again? Have a nice flight.
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Are you my deadhead?
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Frank, Captain Oliver, John Larkin, the co-pilot, Fred Tully, flight engineer.
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Frank Taylor, Pan Am.
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Thanks for giving me a lift, boys.
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Go ahead and take a seat, Frank.
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We're about to push.
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What kind of equipment you want?
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DC-8?
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707. You turning around on the red-eye?
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I'm jumping puddles for the next few months trying to earn my keep running leapfrog for the weak and weary.
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No shame in that.
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We all did it. Have a seat.
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Thank you.
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Would you like a drink after takeoff?
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Milk?
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Yes!
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Yes!
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Yes!
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Yes!
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Why are you stopping?
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I want to tell you something, Marcy.
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This is by far.. the best date I have ever been on.
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I'd like to put money on, please.
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Welcome to Miami Mutual Bank.
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How may I help you?
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My name is Frank Taylor.
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I'm a co-pilot for Pan Am.
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I'd like to cash this cheque here, I'd like to take you out for a steak dinner.
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
This lesson uses a dynamic dialogue from a video about a young man exploring what it takes to be a pilot. You'll practice understanding conversational English, including casual questions, professional terminology, and quick back-and-forth exchanges. It's perfect for honing your listening skills and improving your ability to respond naturally in real-life situations—key for effective english speaking practice.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Airline personnel badge: A photo ID used by airline employees to prove their role.
- FAA license: A legal document issued by the Federal Aviation Administration that allows someone to fly aircraft.
- Co-pilot: A second pilot who assists the main pilot in flying an airplane.
- "Happens all the time": A common phrase used to downplay a problem, meaning it's not unusual.
- Uniform supplier: A company that makes or provides work clothes for a specific profession.
Practice Tips for Shadowing Success
Shadowing (or shadowspeak) is a proven technique to boost your speaking skills, and this video is ideal for it. The dialogue has a mix of slow, curious questions ("What does a pilot make in the air?") and faster, conversational responses ("Whoa, whoa, whoa, just take them one at a time"). Here's how to practice: First, watch the video once to get the gist. Then, play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat them immediately, mimicking the tone, speed, and intonation. Focus on matching the speaker's rhythm—this helps with natural flow. For tricky phrases like "I flew a flight into New York last night," break them into chunks and practice each part. Remember, shadow speak isn't just about repeating words—it's about sounding like a native. Notice how the speaker stresses certain words (e.g., "real live pilot") to emphasize a point. Over time, this will make your English sound more confident and fluent. To get the most out of learn english with videos, practice daily for 10-15 minutes. You'll soon notice improvements in your listening comprehension and speaking ability.
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 | have decided · have applied · I've seen |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most trusted · the most beautiful · the best |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll tell · I'll write · You'll have |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're flying · I'm calling · you're coming |
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.