Shadowing Practice: Joey Tribbiani- A child trapped in an adult’s body - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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I'm back, baby!
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I'm back, baby!
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PlayStation is whack.
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Sup with the whack PlayStation sup?
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Huh?
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Come on, am I 19 or what?
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Yes.
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On a scale from 1 to 10, and 10 being the dumbest a person can look, you are definitely 19.
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Oh, somebody's getting a little fussy.
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You're damn right I am.
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I've been waiting for a cookie for seven minutes.
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Hey, no matter what happens with Ross and Emily, you still get cake, right?
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I wasn't gonna swim.
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I was gonna dig a hole.
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Come on, there are plenty of other women out there, okay?
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Just forget about her, okay?
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Just, she's off limits.
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Oh, man, what'd you have to go and say that for?
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Now that you told me I can't have it, it makes me want to even more.
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What, are you a child?
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Yes.
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Hey, guys.
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The chocolates aren't here yet.
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Damn it.
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I was just 31.
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I'm 30.
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You're 31.
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Oh, crap.
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Look, you know, this isn't fair.
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What makes you think that I'm just gonna sleep with her and then blow her off, huh?
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Can't you guys open your minds to the possibility that I actually like her and might want something real?
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Look, the truth is, I haven't felt this way about anyone since Rachel.
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Okay?
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I didn't think I could ever love again.
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Come on!
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Guys, guys, you gotta let me nap.
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I'm gonna get cranky.
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You guys think I have a chance with Janine?
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Well, honey, we have been through this before.
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Yeah, don't do this to yourself.
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She made it pretty clear it is not going to happen.
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Well, all right then.
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I guess I shouldn't get too excited about the fact that I just kissed her!
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Oh, we kissed it up real nice.
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So you kissed her.
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So what happened after that?
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I came over here to tell you guys.
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So she's just waiting over there for you?
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I play Dr.
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Drake Ramore.
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I'm sorry, I don't own a TV.
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You don't own a TV?
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What's all your furniture pointed at?
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Just get in there and make a face-to-face apology, you know?
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Look him in the eye.
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I know I could get him to forgive us.
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I don't know.
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I'm telling you.
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I can do it.
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Yeah, you can do it.
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And I wouldn't want anything to, you know, drive her away.
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So, what, you think I'm just going to sleep with her and never call her again and things are going to get uncomfortable?
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Yeah, that sounds about right.
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Go.
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All right.
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Got there?
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I can't pay for this right now because I'm not working, so I've had to cut down on some luxuries like paying for stuff.
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Well, it brought some books.
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We could read.
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Hey, it hasn't come to that yet.
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The game's at one.
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So?
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Dinner's at four.
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We'll never make it back.
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So we'll leave before it's over and we'll be back in time?
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You say that now, but it could take us a long time to get back home.
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Plus, Joey could get lost and they could have to page us to go pick him up.
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Dude, two times that happened!
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Yeah, how you doing?
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Hey, hi.
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Oh, hey, there's Uncle Joey.
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Hey, say something to Emma on her 18th birthday.
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18, huh?
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Joey, no!
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What?
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What?
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It's for her hot friends.
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When they see this, you'll be 52.
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And starting to think about settling down.
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Good morning.
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Nice breaths, by the way.
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Hey, I have an idea.
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Why don't we play rock, paper, scissors, and whoever loses goes in first.
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Okay.
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All right, I'm in.
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Ready?
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Ah!
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I win!
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What is that?
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That's fire.
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Beats everything.
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Oh, really?
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Does it beat water balloons?
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Pshh!
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Oh.
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Well played, Phoebe Buffay.
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Well played.
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Well, why do you call him Gandalf?
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Gandalf the wizard.
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Hello, didn't you read Lord of the Rings in high school?
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No, I had sex in high school.
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What do you think?
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About what?
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What?
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Are you kidding?
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Okay, I'll give you a hand.
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I'll give you a hand.
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Eyes.
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No, no.
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Your eyes.
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No.
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Chandler's eyes.
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Only one of us has to stay with Emma.
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Okay, and as the person who realized that, I get to go.
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No, no.
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Let's figure out a fair way to decide who's staying.
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Oh, I got it.
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Okay, everyone pick a number from 1 to 10, all right?
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Whoever gets the highest number gets to go first.
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Okay, 10.
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Okay, Monica picks 10.
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I call 9.
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Anyone else?
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No, let's just draw straws.
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Or we could flip a coin and then multiply the answer.
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I'm begging you to stop.
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It's too late for apologies.
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Fine.
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Let's just go.
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I don't need your stupid dinner.
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That would be a lot more convincing if you weren't drooling.
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Oh, is that what that is?
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Sorry.
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Okay.
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If Ross and Rachel ask, I've been here the whole time.
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The whole time.
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I've been here the whole time.
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Joey, we just saw you come in.
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You ran past us on the stairs.
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I'm thinking about letting Emma have her first cookie.
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Her first cookie?
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She has cookies all the time.
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I've never given her a cookie.
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Have you?
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No.
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Oh, and for the record, I've also never given her frosting from a can.
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I think there's been an oversight.
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Sure, we would have asked you.
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We just thought you wouldn't be interested.
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Yeah, it's just that we don't think of you as really being so much with the words.
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Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh, hey.
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Clearly, we were wrong.
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Oh, my God!
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They put my baby's face on a penis!
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Now it's a party!
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Wait, you guys, this isn't funny, all right?
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If I wanted this cake to be a disaster, I would have baked it myself.
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Uh, is it okay that I still think it looks delicious?
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What you're working on?
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Oh, Monica and Chandler's recommendation.
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I want it to sound smart, but I don't know any big words or anything, so...
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Well, why don't you use your thesaurus?
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What'd I just say?
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Watch.
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Here, you, uh, you highlight the word you want to change, go under Tools, and the thesaurus generates, gives...
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gives a whole list of choices.
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You can pick the word that sounds smartest.
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Oh, my God, that's great.
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I'm smart.
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No, no, I'm brainy, bright, clever.
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I love this thing.
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Look out, ladies.
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Joey Trippiani's got the whole package.
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Look, come on, please.
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It's not like I'm asking you for some crazy favor.
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This is what I do for a living.
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I am a professional actor.
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Oh, man, I'm two hours late for work.
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Look, here's a copy of my reel.
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It's got all the commercials that I've been in.
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Joe.
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Look, just watch it.
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And if you don't like it, you don't pass it on to your bosses.
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Fine.
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Thank you.
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Work, Joe.
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Damn it!
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Joey, for God's sake, go to work.
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Why don't I show you the baby's room?
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What the hell are you doing?
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Well, you wouldn't let me in, so I thought you were in trouble.
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Well, we're not.
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But you called me Bert.
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That's our code word for danger.
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We don't have a code word.
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We don't.
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We really should.
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From now on, Bert will be our code word for danger.
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So, that was the baby's room.
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What room should we see next?
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Any room that isn't behind this couch.
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Some people don't get him, but I think he's really funny.
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I did not care for that.
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You have to get out of here.
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You slept with our social worker, and you never called her back, and she is still pissed, so she can't see you.
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Okay, okay.
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What?
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I forgot my bag.
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Hey, finish my recommendation.
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Here.
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And I think you'll be very, very happy.
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As long as I ever spent on a computer without looking at porn.
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I don't, uh, understand.
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Some of the words are a little too sophisticated for you.
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It doesn't make any sense.
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Well, of course it does.
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It's smart.
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I used a thesaurus.
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On every word?
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Yep.
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All right, what was this sentence originally?
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Oh, they are warm, nice people with big hearts.
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And that became, they are human, prepossessing homo sapiens with full-sized aortic pumps.
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Yeah, yeah, and hey, I really mean it, dude.
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Well, say that we were mugged.
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You can't get mad at someone who's been mugged.
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Oh, good, that's good.
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But you don't look like you were mugged.
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Uh-huh.
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Yeah.
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This has never happened to me before.
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I'm an expert at taking off bras.
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I could do with one hand.
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I could do with my eyes closed.
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One time, I just looked at one, and it popped open.
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You know what?
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We'll just say that she said it was 5 o'clock.
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We'll just act casual.
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We're not late.
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We're right on time.
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We know you're out there.
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Who do you think it's from?
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You lied about going to the game.
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You knew it would make you late, and you still went anyway.
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Hey, I'm getting a little tired of this, okay?
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We said we're sorry.
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It's Thanksgiving for Pete's sakes.
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A day of forgiveness.
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It's a day to be thankful.
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Don't make me come up there.
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About then, I'll tell you.
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My agency was bidding for a big account, and they got it.
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It's my first national commercial.
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Cool.
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Yeah, and I don't want to brag, but a lot of the ideas were mine.
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Hell, you weren't there.
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All the ideas were mine.
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That's great.
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Hey, can you cast me in it?
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Oh, I don't know.
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I really don't think you're right for the part.
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What do you mean?
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I could do anything.
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I'm a chameleon.
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Huh?
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I'm old.
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I'm tired.
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I am hot.
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I'm cold.
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Come on.
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What can't I do?
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First of all, bravo.
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But I really don't think you're right for this.
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The part calls for a stuffy college professor.
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I can do that.
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Hello, I'm your professor.
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When I'm not busy thinking of important things or...
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professing, I like to use...
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Oh, what's the product?
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Software that facilitates inter-business networking e-solutions.
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I'm cold.
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Oh, my God.
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And for the last time, We do not want to be friends with you.
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And we don't want to buy your bat.
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What are you doing here?
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Berk, berk, berk, berk.
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Are you friends with him?
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I can explain.
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Joey?
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Uh, okay, uh...
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Oh, yeah.
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You have got some nerve coming back here.
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I can't believe you never called me.
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Excuse me?
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Oh, yeah.
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You probably don't even remember my name.
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It's Joey, by the way.
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And don't bother telling me yours, because I totally remember it, lady.
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Yeah, I waited weeks for you to call me.
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I gave you my number.
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You never called me.
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No, no, don't try to turn this around on me, okay?
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I am not some kind of social work.
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Okay, that you could just...
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do.
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Well, I'm pretty sure I gave you my number.
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Really?
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Think about it.
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Come on.
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You're a beautiful woman.
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Smart.
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Funny.
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Had a really good time.
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Huh?
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If I had your number, why wouldn't I call you?
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I don't know.
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Well, maybe I'm wrong.
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I'm sorry.
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No, no, hey, too late for apologies.
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Okay, you broke my heart you know how many women I had to sleep with to get over you Joey wait.
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Oh, I waited a long time.
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I can't wait anymore Don't look so beautiful the turkey the stuffing the cranberries A monkey could have made him.
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Hey, listen, guys.
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We feel really terrible.
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He's doing that weird eye contact thing.
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Don't look at him.
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Don't look at him.
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Come on, you guys.
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We want you to know we're very, very sorry.
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Right, guys?
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I feel terrible.
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I'm so sorry.
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Sorry.
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The other day, she laughed for like an hour at a cup.
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Just a cup with a pitch of Elmo on it, dressed as a farmer.
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And he's standing next to this cow, and the cow says, El-moo?
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Yeah.
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That's a funny cup.
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Okay, we need to get something to grease the sides of his face.
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Uh, we got turkey grease.
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Bring it.
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Here you go.
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Oh, that smells good.
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Context & Background
The video segment featuring Joey Tribbiani presents a humorous and relatable glimpse into the life of a character who embodies a playful yet naive approach to adulthood. Joey's interactions, ranging from his carefree attitude to his comical misunderstandings, offer a rich resource for English learners. Set in a lively conversation among friends, the transcript reveals common themes of friendship, love, and the challenges of communication. This context is ideal for learners who want to grasp casual English conversations and the nuances of humor, making it perfect for engage with and learn English with YouTube.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "How you doing?" - A classic greeting that signifies friendliness and familiarity.
- "I can't pay for this right now." - Useful for discussing financial constraints.
- "Am I 19 or what?" - A rhetorical question emphasizing youthful behavior.
- "What makes you think...?" - A phrase useful for expressing disbelief or questioning assumptions.
- "Let's just draw straws." - An expression used when deciding something fairly.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively employ shadow speech techniques with this video, follow these steps:
- Watch and Listen: Start by watching the video segment a few times to grasp the tone and context. Pay close attention to Joey's delivery and intonation.
- Transcribe: Write down key phrases and sentences that resonate with you. Focus on how Joey expresses his thoughts and emotions.
- Practice Shadowing: Use a shadowing app or simply repeat after Joey as you watch the video. Try to mimic his voice, rhythm, and pronunciation for maximum impact.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your version. Listen back to evaluate your pronunciation and intonation. This step helps in identifying areas for improvement.
- Engage with Peers: Share the phrases you've learned and practice them in conversation with others. This builds confidence and reinforces learning, making it easier to shadow speak in real situations.
By integrating these phrases and techniques, learners can significantly enhance their speaking skills and comprehension. Use this dialogue as a fun way to learn English with YouTube, and enjoy the playful banter that Joey Tribbiani brings to life—a great example of American pop culture conversation! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep shadowing until you feel confident!
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.
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