Shadowing Practice: Joey Builds a Massive Entertainment Unit | Friends - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey.
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Hey.
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Hey. So, what happened?
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Did a forest tick you off?
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No. You know how we're always saying we need a place for the mail.
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Yeah?
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Well, I started building one.
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But then, I decided to take it to the next step.
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You're building a post office?
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no an entertainment unit with a mail cubby built right in it's a one -day job max okay
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my word those are snug oh yeah these are my old work pants sergio valente
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Power saw it kind of got away from you there.
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Oh, sorry.
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Did I get you?
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no you didn't get me it's an electric drill you get
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me you kill me calm down do you want this unit
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or not I do not want this unit well you should have told me that before not a mind reader
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and we're out of beer.
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Okay, I'm going to Monaco's.
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Fine!
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You seen Joey?
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What's the matter?
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Oh, just this.
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Huh, huh.
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You know what?
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It's my fault, really, because the couch is where we usually keep the varnish.
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hey somebody want to hand me one of those tiles
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what's going on he's retiling my floor you spacker boy get
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up ah now you started this you will finish it he
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started mine first build the unit cinderelli lay the tile cinderelli
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okay on three one two why don't we just go on two why two
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because it's faster yeah i could have counted to three like four times without all this two talk all right
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but in the future okay okay everything not getting lighter okay one two so we are going to Oh,
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good job, Joe.
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Wow.
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It's big.
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Yeah, yeah, so big that it actually makes our doors look smaller.
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Maybe my ruler's wrong.
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Maybe all the rulers are wrong.
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Look, it's not that bad. So what?
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It blocks a little of your door, a little of my door.
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Yeah, you know what?
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I got a better idea.
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How about it blocks none of my door and a lot of your door?
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Listen, before I forget, that side is still wet.
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You know what?
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Hmm.
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Bet you I could fit in there.
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I get five bucks as you can.
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Get out your checkbook, mister.
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Well, I think I have the cash.
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you are dog man i totally fit yeah you got me i'm at five big ones
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there you go thank you Cha -ching!
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Oh, well, hello, Mr. Lincoln.
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Better luck next time, buddy.
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And the drinks are on me.
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What's the Story Behind This Fun Conversation?
In this lively scene from a popular sitcom, friends joke and bicker as one attempts to build a huge entertainment unit—with chaotic results! The dialogue is packed with casual, everyday language, making it perfect for practicing real-life English. You’ll hear playful arguments, quick comebacks, and practical phrases that feel like how people talk in daily life.
5 Must-Know Phrases for Your Daily English Toolkit
- "Got away from you": When a task or tool becomes hard to control (e.g., "The power saw got away from me").
- "Take it to the next step": To make something more advanced (e.g., "I started with a mail cubby, then took it to the next step").
- "Not a mind reader": A funny way to say "You didn’t tell me!" (e.g., "I didn’t know you wanted that—I’m not a mind reader!").
- "Blocks a little of your door": To cover part of something (e.g., "The couch blocks the TV remote").
- "Get out your checkbook": A playful challenge (e.g., "I bet I can do it—get out your checkbook!").
How to Master This Dialogue with the Shadowing Technique
Ready to practice? The shadowing technique—repeating lines right after the speaker—works great here! Follow these steps:
- Listen once: Focus on the rhythm and tone. Notice how the friends laugh and interrupt each other—this is natural speech!
- Shadow short chunks: Pause after 2-3 seconds and repeat. Start with easy lines like "Hey. Hey. Hey." to get comfortable.
- Copy the energy: The dialogue is playful, so mimic the jokes and eye-rolls in your voice. This helps with intonation!
- Check for clarity: Did you say "cinderelli" (a silly nickname) like they did? Don’t worry about perfection—focus on being understood.
- Practice daily: Use this video as a shadowing site for 5 minutes a day. You’ll soon notice your pronunciation and fluency improving!
Remember, shadowspeaking isn’t about being perfect—it’s about having fun while learning. So grab your phone, hit play, and start shadowing—you’ve got this!
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.