Shadowing Practice: just go with it (2011) - katherine’s trophy wife makeover - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You want me to be your wife?
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Uh -huh.
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And you couldn't think of another name other than Devlin?
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I practically took a devil into my pants when she asked me, "What you doing?" I got panicked.
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I got nervous around.
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You got panicked.
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- You who invents a fake wife.
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- Yeah.
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- Every Friday night.
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Yeah, doesn't that say something about what I feel about this girl?
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Have you ever thought about the time that she's gonna actually walk into your office? and sees that I'm your...
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Your assistant's - So easy.
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I'm a plastic bag you will never look like you again.
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- What are you-- - It's that.
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- No, no, no. - Chip chat.
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Nah, I'm kidding.
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I'll get you a fake mustache.
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Oh my god, you really...
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THE FAMILY.
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- Will you please just-- Look at some clothes.
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Look at that.
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I don't wear this.
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What am I doing?
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I have clothes, by the way.
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I do not need to do any of this.
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I'm fine.
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No, no, no. You have the best clothes that Old Navy sells.
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I'm just saying you gotta look like a plastic surgeon's wife.
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I want to create the illusion I had a hot person.
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- Not this!
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- Okay, come on, let's go.
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You asked for it.
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I'm ready.
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Wow.
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Oh, she's-- Nice.
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It's been a while since I've been in heels, sorry.
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- Okay, okay.
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- Oh gosh.
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- Yeah?
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- Of course.
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- Oh my God.
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God, these are...
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- Gorgeous.
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How much are these?
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$1 ,700.
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$1 ,700?
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What do you come with him?
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At my parents' house.
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It cost $1 ,700.
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No, no. - No. - What, a Mickey Mantle sign those?
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Why are they $1 ,700?
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They're made out of panda?
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- Yeah.
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- Walk away.
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We won't really be needing them anyway.
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'cause I'm actually starting to I'm actually starting to feel Not so hot.
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Is it warm in here?
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I'm not sure I'll be able to make it this evening.
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Very good.
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Okay, you know what?
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We'll take them.
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It's your Christmas bonus.
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Oh, really?
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Okay, then I would like them in blue, too.
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In case the heel breaks.
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Or I just want to cuddle.
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- It's beautiful.
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- You sicken me.
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Yes, well, that's why we're getting a divorce.
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We're getting a divorce because you're greedy, schemey, and selfish.
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I'm...
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Actually, I think you need to get the matching bag, too.
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Yeah, I think I should.
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- Thank you, Lori.
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I agree.
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- Well, the girls are sticking together.
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Isn't that sweet?
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- That's good.
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Mm -hmm.
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- She's on your side.
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What a shock.
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- You asked for something.
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- Uh -huh, you ask for this.
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- Trust me.
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Oh!
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No. Nope.
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Hell no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no!
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What do you mean, "no"?
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No, no what?
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No hope.
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OK, there's only one word for it.
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- What is it?
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- Neglect.
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- -Okay?
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This is one word for the whole thing.
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Are you the husband?
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I'm the soon -to -be ex -husband.
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We're getting a divorce.
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Well, you know he's not divorcing you.
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He's divorced in your head.
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True that, Ernesto.
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Right on the money.
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Your hair is so messed up.
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I don't even...
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Let me count the ways.
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It's dull.
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It's dead.
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It's flat.
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Don't forget smell it.
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It smell...
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It don't smell particularly.
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I think we got it.
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You bad.
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You was bad.
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Give me a little bit.
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That's bad, though.
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You should be...
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All right, you guys, come on.
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Seriously.
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Ernesto, can you just please do something so we can be home and not get out of here?
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Hurricane Katrina could do something, baby.
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I'm gonna do something transcendent.
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Katya!
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Yuri!
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Mrs. Williams!
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We going in deep, y 'all!
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No, no, I just...
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It's weird.
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She gets me her test.
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I'm sorry to put you through this.
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Now, I understand why we're doing this.
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Looking forward to getting past this part of my life and moving on to the the good part.
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We will.
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soon.
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- Thank you.
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Good guy, yes.
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Rockstar You don't have to put on the red light
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Those days are over You don't have to say I put into the light I think so.
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She's.. stunning.
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I love her shoes.
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Yeah, well, you got about five pairs of them, maybe she'll give you one.
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Anderson!
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Juicy Dr. McAbee, anywhere in this room...
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There he is.
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Keep the car running.
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It shan't be long.
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Thank you.
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Hello, boring.
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Hey, you want a limo, darling?
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I'm just playing the part.
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OK.
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Palmer!
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Hi.
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Devlin McAbee.
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Soon to be.
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Single -by.
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I'm a waiter.
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Excuse me.
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Thank you.
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Anybody?
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Yes, yes.
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Something to drink, madam?
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Well, hello.
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I would like a drink.
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- A tall glass of U, is that possible?
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Meow.
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Kidding.
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Unless you're really into it.
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- Yeah.
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Kidding again.
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Oh, no, I'm not.
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We don't know.
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Grey Goose martinis.
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Just keep them coming.
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Okay.
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Ooh!
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Make that a dirty martini.
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Okay.
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Okay?
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Well...
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So, Palmer, I heard you and Danny had sex.
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- Oh.
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Oh.
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Mm -hmm.
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Yes.
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I am so...
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- Sorry, I had-- - Please, honey, it is fine.
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I'm just happy to hear that his thing -a -ding can still ring -a -ding.
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- Oh, you kid.
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- 'Cause he's got a serious-- small issue - Huh?
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- With E .D.
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- Thank you.
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What's ED?
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Uh, oh gosh, I forgot.
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You're 15.
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Erectile dysfunction, my darling, and it's.. if you think about it is if you're trying to throw darts and you just, all you really got, you're shooting with like - Grover cooked spaghetti.
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Okay.
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I just think that my spaghetti wasn't loving the, uh, Meatballs was being served.
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They were a little too...
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- Lumpy.
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- Ah.
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I've heard from a lot of men that I serve the finest meatballs in Southern California. Of course.
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A lot of homeless men have said this.
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- Yes.
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- They'll eat anything, you know.
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Oh!
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I'm just very shocked that you remember anybody you've ever been with.
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with all the pills that are in your system.
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She likes the pills, this one.
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At night, I'd come home, "What's for dinner?" Well, we have purple pills.
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And the green ones?
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and some lovely yellow bombers.
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I just took out of the oven Remember that?
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- - I had to do something to amuse myself while this one sat on the throne.
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for hours dealing with his irritable bowel syndrome, I got another disease, okay.
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Can I tell you, I spent the eve...
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of our wedding.
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sitting on the bed listening to what's sounded like an underwater symphony of,
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of, of French horns and bassoons coming out of our hotel bathroom.
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Mix that with smell of like a dead cat and some fajitas, and you've got what you call yourself severely diminished libido.
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Ow!
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Did you just kick me?
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No. Did you-- you kicked her?
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Why'd you kick her?
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Yeah, I don't know.
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Yes, I have leg spasms.
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Just, it's a side effect, terrible side effect from all the pill popping, but you know, It's all better now.
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I'm clean, it's sober, and I'm...
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I apologize.
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- It's okay.
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- 13th step right there.
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Back to drinking.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

The scene from the movie "Just Go With It" provides an excellent context for English speaking practice. In this humorous exchange, characters discuss a "wife makeover," presenting various social and relational dynamics. This context is beneficial for learners because it incorporates everyday conversational scenarios that include humor, informal language, and emotional expressions. Engaging with this dialogue allows you to not only improve your vocabulary and understanding of context but also to practice your speaking skills through the shadowing technique, which involves mimicking the actors’ speech patterns and intonation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Within the dialogue, several key grammar structures and expressions are prevalent:

  • “What are you doing?” - This simple present tense question is commonly used in casual conversation and is essential for engaging with others.
  • “I got panicked. I got nervous around.” - Here we see the use of the past simple to express feelings and reactions. Understanding how to convey emotions can enhance your conversational skills.
  • “Will you please just--” - The polite request structure is pivotal for maintaining a friendly dialogue, especially when asking someone to do something.
  • “I want to create the illusion…” - This phrase illustrates the use of infinitive forms to express desires or intentions, an important element in articulating goals or aspirations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice with this video, be aware of particular pronunciation challenges:

  • “$1,700” - Numbers can be tricky. Practicing how to fluently say large amounts will help you in everyday situations, especially in financial contexts.
  • “Mickey Mantle” - This name might be difficult due to its unique pronunciation. Make sure to listen closely and practice it to enhance your English pronunciation.
  • “What you doing?” - Notice the relaxed articulation of this phrase, which may differ from more formal versions. Focus on how contractions and informal speech affect pronunciation.

Utilizing the shadowing technique, you can improve your ability to mimic the accent and stress patterns found in this dialogue. By practicing regularly, you'll not only enhance your English speaking practice skills but also boost your confidence in real-life conversations.

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 nowHave you ever thought · It's been · I've heard
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe best · the finest
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm kidding · am I doing · I'm just saying
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill never look · I'll get · Will you please

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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