Shadowing Practice: Jenna Ortega & Amy Adams Ask Rapid-Fire Questions | Off the Cuff | Vogue - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Which of us would survive longer in a horror movie?
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I think we end up together, like the unlikely duo fighting the baddie.
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I'm okay with that too.
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That would be really fun.
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Good chat.
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Good chat.
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We're killing it.
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Hi, I'm Jenna Ortega.
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Hi, I'm Amy Adams.
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And this is Vogue's Altica.
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Round one, Icebreakers.
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What would be the first movie that you show to an alien?
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Arrival.
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No, I'm kidding.
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To on the nose, The Wizard of Oz.
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Oh, yes.
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Yeah.
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Great.
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Great introduction.
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What's your most unexpected comfort movie?
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300. the spartan movie that was every sunday of my life for at least five years wow okay
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so that's a good one good one might put me to sleep what's a completely useless talent
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you have is any talent completely useless probably some of mine i think you have a really incredible talent
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that isn't useless because it makes people laugh really really niche referencing
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and callbacks what was it on set
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when we put on our wig caps you said i look like a snark or like what guys if you've
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If you ever put a wig on, it's accurate.
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What is the best and worst part of growing up in a big family?
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I'm not uncomfortable with interactions.
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Well, we both come from big families.
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How big is yours again?
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There's six kids in mine.
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Seven total in my family.
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What number are you again?
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Four.
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Okay, yes, me too.
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Yeah.
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What would you say is the worst?
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No privacy. So true.
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Or like when people are afraid someone's following you up the stairs.
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Well, in big families, someone is in fact following you up the stairs.
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You better run.
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Yeah.
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Round two personal questions.
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Let's do it.
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What were you getting told off for as a kid?
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Daydreaming.
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And I would read a lot.
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A lot, a lot.
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That's so cute.
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Yeah.
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But I would neglect everything else because I would just sit in bed and read.
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That's okay.
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Because now you kind of daydream for a living.
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Yeah.
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What's a small thing that instantly improves your day?
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I just like a good moment of light.
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The blue hour, you know, right after the sun goes down.
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That's my favorite kind of exterior light.
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You know, where everyone just kind of can't help but go, it looks really beautiful in here.
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What's one thing you still call someone else for help with?
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I mean, anything technological.
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Yeah.
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Mostly, it's my daughter that I'm calling.
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She'll go through and delete apps I'm paying money for that I don't need to pay money for.
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Round three, career film questions.
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What's harder, playing Wednesday's deadpan or Clara's curiosity?
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Maybe Clara's curiosity because she's so spontaneous that you just never know what's coming.
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And you don't know how far you're about to take it
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and there was such a safe playful environment on set
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that it was really easy to just go overboard whereas wednesday is just difficult
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because it's like okay well don't visibly breathe or blink
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or show any sound of a music very physical characters yeah
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but yet very complex and very different you've sung danced
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and spoken to aliens what skill would you like a role to teach
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you next i want to learn how to play the guitar okay yeah
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i've always wanted to what did you notice about me
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when we were working together you're hilarious you're hilarious
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and i don't think you get credit
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or people are aware of just how like quick
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and witty you are thank you yeah never laughed harder seriously honestly what did you notice about me
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when we were working together you're kind of a goonie wait i'm a goonie yeah like i love
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that never say die like you'll try anything you're so game you're
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so up for like digging deep and getting to the truth of things
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You just have this like real teamwork attitude.
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Like it's just, it was beautiful.
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Thank you.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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I love the Goonies.
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What's one very human habit you had to switch off to play Clara?
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Usually in day -to -day conversation, like people are putting barriers on the conversations that they're having out of protection for self,
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protection for somebody else, you know, where it's like Clara was the opposite.
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There was no barrier.
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And if she was going to be defensive about something, it was really obvious and poorly executed.
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Round four, guess the love.
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Guess the look.
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Oh.
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What is this from?
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Oh, that's from Enchanted.
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That's my curtain dress.
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You're so true.
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That's you.
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You look like the little mermaid.
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Oh.
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That's Met Gala 2022 or 2023, I want to say.
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And I'm wearing a Tom Brown number.
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Oh, you are correct.
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And how cool is Tom Brown?
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I love him.
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He's my birthday twin.
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Oh, really?
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He's a sweetheart.
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I love that.
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Oh, Oscar de la Renta.
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Oscars.
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Ooh.
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Yeah.
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I just want it to look like what my 14 -year -old self would have wanted to wear to the Oscars.
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Really?
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Yeah, like fluffy and - You're a baby, she looks like a princess.
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Yeah, fluffy and pale and dreamlike.
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That's Ashi Studios last year at the Wednesday season two premiere in London.
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Yes, ooh, that's so cool.
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Yeah, I remember seeing that.
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Yeah, yeah.
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It was like snakeskin.
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It was really intense to put on, but I loved it.
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It's really, the whole overall was very impactful.
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What is this look from?
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Valentino Golden Globes.
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She's so sure about that.
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I also wore it with like this beautiful, I believe it was Lorraine Schwartz, like six carat diamond.
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I absolutely loved it.
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It was all flowy and you know I love a dreamlike dress.
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I think I was nominated for the fighter. And won.
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Or was it American Hustle?
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Yeah.
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It was for American Hustle.
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I was nominated and yes, I did win.
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Round 5, Lightning Room?
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Yeah, let's do it.
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Musical or sci -fi?
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Musical.
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Horror or comedy?
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Horror.
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Your Enchanted wardrobe or your American Hustle wardrobe?
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American Hustle.
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Wednesday's wardrobe or your own?
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My own.
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Singing or dancing?
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Singing.
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Deadpan or dramatic?
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Dramatic.
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Ball gown or trouser suit?
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Ball gown.
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Yeah, I know I should say trouser suit.
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Platforms or flats?
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Platforms.
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Vintage or new?
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Vintage.
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All black or a pop of color?
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All black.
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Sunrise or sunset?
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Sunset.
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Yeah, no one wants to put that over.
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Book first or film first?
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Book.
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Which of us would survive longer in a horror movie?
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You would.
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You think?
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Yeah.
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I think you've quietly got like this.
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I think people would be more excited to see me go.
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Okay.
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That's not what it's about.
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I thought it was just like archetypal.
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I think you're a strong woman.
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Like archetypal, like the mom goes early or no, I get left.
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I think we end up together, like the unlikely duo fighting the baddie.
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I'm okay with that too.
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That would be really fun.
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Good chat.
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Good chat.
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We're killing it.
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You're so good.
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I'm like running through this.
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Which of us would win a dance -off?
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You.
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I don't know.
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You're so...
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You're a dancer.
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Do you remember we danced at the wrap party?
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Nope.
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In the trailer?
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No, no, no, at wrap.
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Oh my god, yes we did.
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For a while.
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For a while.
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Yeah.
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I still think you.
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I would definitely not stop even if they tapped my shoulders.
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Jenny's just got this like floaty thing about her that's very light and makes it look effortless.
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It's like a body wave kind of thing.
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It's a body wave?
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She just did a little sample of that.
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I don't know if you guys clocked that, but she had a little...
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What's your signature move?
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See, you don't know.
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You have more memorable dance moves.
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I think you were definitely being more reserved than I was.
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Yeah.
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I think there's so much more to know about Jenna that I'd like to get to know, but she's such a genuine and open person.
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I had to remind myself that I was not her age.
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Like even talking, I'm like, am I acting like I think I'm in my 20s?
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Because sometimes when I'm around, because it's just so exuberant and curious and beautiful.
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Like I love working with younger actors because their energy is just so contagious.
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And I think you have an intellect about you that's also contagious.
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Thank you so much.
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You're such a hard worker.
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Yeah.
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I don't know if I learned anything about Amy, but because Amy is so wonderful
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and how much she gives to anyone around her all the time
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so she wears her heart on her sleeve unapologetically yourself
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so thank you a lot of this stuff i have an inkling for
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but i love hearing her speak regardless
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i have to sometimes work to not be maternal like i
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i feel like i always want to like i have you well
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i have to stop myself from like burying myself into your arms
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i think we let's just let's just make it happen
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and we can both be happy whoops sorry i'm gonna take you down you're the best so sweet goodbye Bye Vogue.
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Bye Vogue.
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Wait, oh, we're singing the script.
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Why don't you say bye
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Vogue, and I'll say thanks for watching
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Off the Cuff.
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Is that good?
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I love it, I love it.
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Okay, bye Vogue.
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Thanks for watching
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Jenna Ortega & Amy Adams Ask Rapid-Fire Questions”. This video has 241 sentences and 1584 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:02. The speaker talks fast, about 197 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 40 of its 241 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| horror noun | /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ | An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance. |
| wardrobe noun | /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ | A governmental office or department in a monarchy which purchases, keeps, and cares for royal clothes. |
| dramatic adjective | /dɹəˈmætɪk/ | Of or relating to the drama. |
| unlikely adjective | /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ | Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected. |
| hilarious adjective | /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/ | Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter. |
| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| vintage noun | /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ | The yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard or district during one season. |
| barrier noun | /ˈbæɹi.ə/ | A structure that bars passage. |
| stairs noun | /ˈstɛɹz/ | A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors. |
| sunset noun | /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ | The moment each evening when the sun disappears below the western horizon. |
| curiosity noun | /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/ | Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. |
| gown noun | /ˈɡaʊ̯n/ | A loose, flowing upper garment. |
| contagious adjective | /kənˈteɪ.d͡ʒəs/ | Easily transmitted to others. |
| nominate verb | /ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ | To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office. |
| guitar noun | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. |
| work together verb | To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. |
| go down verb | To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| run through verb | To summarise briefly. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What's your most unexpected comfort movie?
- What number are you again?
- What would you say is the worst?
- What's a small thing that instantly improves your day?
- Wednesday's wardrobe or your own?
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 | you've sung · i've always wanted |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was nominated |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 53 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: hilarious /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/, curiosity /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/, interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like horror, wardrobe, dramatic.
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.