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Did it work?
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Mom, you need to get home right now.
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I'm coming.
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Oh, I'll help you.
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You might need a doctor.
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Oh, no, no. My doctor called me.
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I have to go home.
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You can't walk.
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Let me help you.
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Let me help you.
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Thank you.
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Um, it's not far from here.
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Yes, our plan is working.
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Okay, now we need to hurry home.
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Kids, what happened?
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Uh, we wanted to surprise you and made lunch.
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Oh, how lovely.
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Did you make all this yourselves?
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Uh.. yeah, we worked very hard.
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Sir, you wanna stay?
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We have plenty of food for everyone.
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No, no, no, thank you.
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Someone is waiting for me.
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My girlfriend.
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You were supposed to be single.
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Damn, five missed calls.
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There you are!
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I was waiting for you like an idiot!
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Melanie, how did you find me?
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I tracked your iPhone with location sharing.
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So you've been spying on me?
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Wonderful, thanks for the trust.
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Oh, look who's talking.
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Who's she?
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Your mistress? And kids?
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Oh my god, I don't feel well.
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Oh, okay.
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Explain everything.
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It's not what it looks like.
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Let me help you.
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Ouch!
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Sorry.
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He just helped me get home.
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Let me get you some water and I'll explain everything.
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But Adam was the perfect candidate.
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I knew her face looked familiar.
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Noah, please stole Melanie from me.
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I need some time to teach this liar a lesson.
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Kitty, kitty,
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kitty.
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This is a madhouse.
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Let's get out of here.
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No!
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Hey sweetheart.
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What are you doing here?
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What do you mean what I'm doing here?
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Send me a message from your new number so I came.
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What's going on, Nora?
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Actually, that's Barbara.
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She's my girlfriend.
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No, that's Mary.
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My girlfriend.
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Melanie?
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Is there something you'd like to explain?
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There is nothing to explain, really.
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I wasn't sure who was the best fit for me, so I did it off you.
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Okay, I got it.
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Let's go, boys.
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Wait!
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Matt, Lugar, whatever your name's her, I...
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I love you all!
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She doesn't deserve you.
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You'll find someone who truly loves you.
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Um...
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Maybe you should stay for lunch.
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After all.
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Thank you for your kind words, but...
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I think I'll go.
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Something strange has been going on with shoelaces all day.
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No PlayStation for a week, understand?
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I thought we'd be praised and what?
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They say you used swear words at school.
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Oh, come on.
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Give him a break, huh?
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What do you fit in him?
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I guess he found out how much we pay for school.
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No?
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And I bet you said that word because you know how expensive it is to study it hard, huh?
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Alan, don't make excuses for him.
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He's a little criminal.
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He's just like you.
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I mean, come on.
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He was gonna find out the words sooner or later, now was he?
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Oh really?
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So why don't you take him to the bar then?
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I mean, he's going to go there sooner or later.
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To the bar!
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Excellent idea!
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You know what?
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That's what we gotta do.
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Come on, son, let's go to the bar!
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You are an idiot.
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What?
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Idiot.
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Idiot.
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Junior, don't repeat that word again.
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It's bad words.
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Idiot.
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I'm an idiot.
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You're the idiot.
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No, I'm not an idiot.
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You're the idiot.
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I am not.
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You are an idiot.
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Calm down.
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Idiot.
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They didn't say what that word was.
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Um...
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Junior, come here.
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Um...
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Got that word.
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Start... with an...
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H?
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Uh-uh.
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Ass?
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How about NA?
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And A is not even a bad word.
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That's a body part.
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Ella.
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What?
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How about B?
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What?
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What?
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Maybe it's C.
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Look, I'm out of bad words, alright?
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And by the way, how do you know so many bad words, huh?
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Oh, come on.
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Shut the door.
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Yeah, that's the word.
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Okay, where have you heard this word?
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Daddy? Did Daddy say that?
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Okay, tell me please when Daddy said that.
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When Grandma came, that's what he said.
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Grandma?
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I knew, I knew it.
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I knew it.
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See what you taught our son.
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All right.
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Tell me please, Junior, did ever mom say that word?
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When did she say that word?
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When she came out of the bus.
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You said.
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Oh!
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It came out once.
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No, just once.
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Huh.
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You also say that word when you're breaking out.
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Okay, twice.
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When you saw it, my...
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Stop it, stop it, okay?
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Stop it.
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Maybe you heard that word somewhere else?
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Yeah, from my granny. From.. from.. your granny?
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When she saw how much tax she was paying, she said a total of 50 words.
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50. Or those only three good wars?
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Only three good wars.
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Oh god.
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Okay, okay.
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Guys, I propose to close this chapter.
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Yes, I suggest that too.
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And to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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It won't happen again.
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I suggest...
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Just replacing, replacing bad words with toys. With...
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What?
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Try it out.
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Replacing bad words with toys? Are you kidding me?
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What is all the noise about?
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I'm actually trying...
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Oh!
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Look who we have here!
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Grandma.
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Come on son, let's watch some football.
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Alan, what does that mean?
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Omar, we need to talk about taxes and what you thinking about it.
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Exactly!
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Yeah, taxes.
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Why don't you teach the old how to speak properly?
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What?
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What did you just say to me?
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You heard me.
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You both!
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Calm down!
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You tell me the f*ing calm down or you come down.
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I got it.
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Calm down.
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You.
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What did you just say to me?
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You!
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Get out of my...
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Get out of my...
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Get out of my...
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Woo-hoo!
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I love you!
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Why This Video Clip Is Great for English Speaking Practice
This lively dialogue from the video is perfect for improving English pronunciation and everyday conversation skills. It’s full of natural, emotional exchanges—like urgent calls, misunderstandings, and quick apologies—that mirror real-life interactions. The mix of casual phrases and tense moments helps you practice both fluency and intonation, making it ideal for IELTS speaking practice or just sounding more like a native.
Breaking Down Natural Speech: 3 Key Phrases
- “Mom, you need to get home right now.” Notice the urgency in “right now”—it’s shortened and stressed, which is how we speak when we’re worried. Practice saying it quickly, with a rising tone, to sound authentic.
- “It’s not what it looks like.” This common phrase is used to defend yourself in misunderstandings. The contraction “it’s” and the relaxed “looks like” make it sound natural—avoid over-enunciating “what” or “like” to keep it casual.
- “I tracked your iPhone with location sharing.” Even technical phrases can be conversational. The flow here is smooth, with “with” linking “iPhone” and “location sharing.” Focus on connecting these words to avoid pauses.
A Simple Shadowing Routine to Try
Shadowing—repeating lines right after the speaker—is a proven way to boost pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to use this video:
- Watch a 10-second clip, then pause.
- Repeat the line out loud, mimicking the tone and speed. Use a shadowing app like Shadowspeak or Shadowspeaks to record yourself and compare.
- Focus on tricky parts—like the stressed “Damn” or the quick “five missed calls”—until they feel easy.
- Do this daily for 10 minutes, and you’ll notice your speech sounding more natural in no time!
Whether you’re prepping for an exam or just want to chat confidently, this video’s real-world dialogue is your secret tool. Keep practicing, and remember: every mistake is a step toward fluency!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | you've been spying · has been going |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was waiting · was paying |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm coming · is working · is waiting |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll help · I'll explain · You'll find |
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.