Shadowing Practice: JENNIFER LAWRENCE | CHICKEN SHOP DATE - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Sorry, you look terrified.
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I did get a little terrified right before we started.
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Something came over you?
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Yeah.
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What?
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You're scared.
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I'm just the anticipation.
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I make you a little nervous, it's fine.
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You do, we're on a date.
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It's nerve -back.
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Dates are scary.
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Yeah.
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What's the worst date you've ever been on?
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I mean it was my fault.
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This guy was really really cute.
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He's dead now actually.
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Um, but I'm sorry.
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I didn't mean for that to be so.
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I'm sorry.
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I laughed too hard at a joke and I kept laughing and laughing and laughing.
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You laughed on the date so much.
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I annoyed him.
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And everybody in the theater, it wasn't even like a comedy, it was just something happened that like struck my funny bone.
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It just went on and on and on until he died.
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Sorry.
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Thank you.
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For the X -Men, was it true that you had to be painted naked every day?
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Yeah.
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Do you have any other kinks?
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No, just the one.
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Do you think shape -shifting is the best super power to have?
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Probably not.
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It seems like Magneto is more powerful than everybody else.
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I would love to speak every language in the world.
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That's a really good one.
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I know.
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Oh, can I take that one?
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No. I would like to speak every language in the world.
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Yeah.
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I was just...
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You were just imitating me.
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I was doing you.
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Okay, go on.
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Say something else.
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No. Nah.
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I feel like you'd be good on a reality show though.
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My dream would be like to be a producer, like the one that's like stirring shit.
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So just making everyone's life hell.
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Yes.
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You were good on that Hunger Games one.
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- Thank you.
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- It was bleak.
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Really unfair as well.
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- Highly unfair.
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- Like just-- - Also, children?
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- It's actually mental.
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- I asked my husband.
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way late into our relationship, we were like, - On your wedding day.
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- On my wedding day.
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I was like, "Do you like the Hunger Games?" Then he just died laughing at me
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and texted all my friends that I said that.
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- What was the answer?
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- No, he did like the Hunger Games.
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- Thank God, 'cause otherwise, that marriage would have been a nod.
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- I know.
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- Right then and there.
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- Of course.
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If you had to kill someone, how would you do that?
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I think about this a lot.
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You can't be tried for murder if there is no body.
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So your best shot is to just put it somewhere where it'll never ever be found. But how...
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I'm not comfortable sharing.
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Thank you.
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Who is the best on -screen kiss?
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm It was Cassette?
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I don't want to say, but there is one.
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There is one, which is like too much - Slime.
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Small mouth.
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Oh, God.
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His mouth was fine, but like What he did with it was wrong.
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Are you a romantic person, would you say?
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No. Do you have a big family?
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I have two older brothers.
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Yes, they're single.
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- No, they're both married.
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- Well, I'm interested, I was just wondering.
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- Yeah.
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In case they won't come.
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I don't think they'd be your type.
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I could be your Sister, you want to?
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If you'll-- - Okay.
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- I feel like other people could maybe do that.
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Um, - That I've known longer?
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- No, I don't think so.
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Has your baby seen any of your movies?
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No, he hasn't seen any movies.
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He's just a baby.
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Yeah, I know.
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Which one would you show him if you had to?
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Hunger Games.
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Did you have to audition for Hunger Games?
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I did audition for Hunger Games.
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And X -Men.
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bow and arrow in the auditioning.
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No, but I learned archery.
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Could you do it now, do you think?
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Yeah.
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Because I have about an apple that I'm going to put on top of my head.
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Put it in your mouth.
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What's your star sign?
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Aquarius.
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My baby is your baby.
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Oh my gosh, I'm your baby.
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Yes, I've shape -shifted. to this moment.
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To be with you.
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I miss you.
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Thank you, thanks for bringing that up.
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I don't have any guilt at all.
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No, no, no. That didn't matter.
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Jesus Christ, this is one of the worst dates ever.
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I didn't mean that.
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It's just really hot.
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You can do what you want.
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That's what I say all the time.
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I'm like, I can do whatever I want.
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So being proposed to, like what does that feel like?
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I've always wanted to know.
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terrifying but very very exciting.
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I just I didn't say what I wanted to I like imagined it a million times
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and then I ended up just going what what what and then going Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Like a competition winner.
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Exactly.
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I really would love to get a post -it.
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What?
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Just call me Phoebe.
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-Yeah.
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-Emilia.
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- Any icks?
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Any dainting icks?
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If they brought me to a restaurant this hot, that would be one.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, I would be like, "What are you thinking?" No, it never is really that hot in London, so you've just come at A bad time?
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- Yeah, that's classic me.
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- Coming in a bad time.
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- Oh dear.
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What?
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- There's never a bad time.
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Unless...
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There was some weird scenario being said.
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What are you talking about?
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What are you talking about?
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What are you talking about?
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I don't know what you're talking about.
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I just meant like I always come at a bad time.
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I never come at a bad time.
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I come at the perfect time.
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Really?
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Yes.
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He's from Kentucky?
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Yeah, he's from Louisville.
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I'm from Louisville.
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There's no way Dr. Carlos is from ruleable Kentucky.
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I thought you'd be friends.
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I mean I'm totally down to be friends.
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I really liked that clip that went viral with him and Emma Chamberlain.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking skills through engaging and humorous snippets taken from a conversation featuring Jennifer Lawrence. This transcript offers a blend of casual dialogue and witty banter, making it an ideal resource for those looking to enhance their speaking abilities. You will focus on key phrases and vocabulary while embracing the natural rhythm and tone of everyday conversation. The goal is to use shadowspeak techniques to improve your clarity and confidence in English speaking, which is essential for real-life interactions and IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Terrified - feeling extremely frightened
  • Nerve-wracking - causing anxiety or stress
  • Kinks - unusual preferences or habits
  • Shape-shifting - the ability to change form
  • Funny bone - a part of the body that, when tickled, makes someone laugh
  • Reality show - a television program that features real-life situations and people
  • Producer - a person responsible for overseeing the production of a film or show

Practice Tips

When practicing your speaking skills with this transcript, try the shadow speech technique. This entails listening to the dialogue first, then repeating it immediately after you hear it. Pay careful attention to the rhythm, intonation, and pace used by the speakers, as this will help you improve English pronunciation. Start off by mimicking Jennifer’s delivery, especially in phrases that express humor or anticipation. As you become more comfortable, gradually increase your speaking speed to match the natural pace of the conversation.

To enhance your learning experience, consider the following tips:

  • Break down the dialogue into smaller segments, repeating each one until you feel confident.
  • Record yourself to compare your pronunciation with the original audio.
  • Focus on emotional expression; try to convey the feelings behind the words as you practice.
  • Engage in discussions about the content to build fluency and confidence in using the new vocabulary.

By employing these strategies consistently, you'll find that your ability to engage in spontaneous and authentic conversations significantly improves, making your study of English a more enjoyable and fruitful endeavor.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowyou've ever been · I've known · hasn't seen
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itbe painted · can't be tried · be found

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 →