Shadowing Practice: Kim Meets Mike | Hit And Run | Better Call Saul - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I'll see you next week, Rosa.
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I'll see you next week, Rosa.
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And it was nice meeting you, Pilar.
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Don't forget to bring in as many family members as you can.
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We will.
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Thank you, Ms. Wexler.
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Take care.
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Well done for today.
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Yeah.
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There you go.
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Just keep it, Shelby.
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Thanks, Kim.
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See you tomorrow?
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You bet.
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They're gone.
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I'm sorry?
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The two men that were following you, they're gone.
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Do I know you?
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Would you mind sitting for a moment, and I will answer any questions I can?
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Thank you.
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I have men watching you and your husband.
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I'm not with the police, and as far as I know, they're not investigating either of you.
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I do know that you've been up to a few things that you probably would rather keep private.
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I don't care.
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That's not what this is about.
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I'm trying to solve a problem of my own.
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What problem?
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Lalo Salamanca.
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Lalo Salamanca's dead.
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He...
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We're watching anyone in my contact.
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That includes you and your husband.
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Most likely, he'll never reach out.
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He's got bigger fish to fry.
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But in the thousand to one chance that he does.
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And who do you work for?
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I said I would answer anything I can.
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You're the guy from the desert.
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The one who was out there with Jimmy.
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Why are you telling me this and not him?
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Because I think you're made of sterner stuff.
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All right.
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Now here's what's best for everyone.
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You spot my guys again, which I'm hoping you won't.
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Let them go about their business.
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Just pretend they're not there.
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And pretty soon they won't be.
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You and your husband just go on living your lives.
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I do know you.
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You worked in the parking booth at the courthouse.
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You're the attendant.
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I was.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills through a dialogue from the popular series "Better Call Saul." The transcript highlights key interactions between characters, offering insights into conversational dynamics and vocabulary. By engaging with this material, you will enhance your listening comprehension, pronunciation, and ability to convey meaning effectively in English. This practice will prepare you for real-life conversations by focusing on natural speech patterns, tones, and nuances.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Take care - A common phrase used to bid farewell, expressing goodwill.
  • Bring in - To introduce or include someone into a situation.
  • Follow - To accompany or observe someone secretly.
  • Men watching you - A phrase indicating surveillance or monitoring by people.
  • Come to terms with - To reach an agreement or understanding about something.
  • Spot my guys - To identify or notice individuals who are part of a certain group.
  • Go about their business - To continue with daily activities without interference.
  • Made of sterner stuff - A phrase indicating resilience or strength of character.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your English speaking practice using this transcript, consider using a shadowing app or platform to assist you. Follow these tips to improve your skills effectively:

  • Listen and Repeat: Playback segments of the dialogue at a slower speed to grasp pronunciation and intonation. After understanding, try to repeat it at the same speed as the characters.
  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to how the characters convey feelings through their tone. Emulate their emotional intensity during your practice to enhance your expressiveness in English.
  • Record Your Voice: Use the shadowspeak method by recording your own voice while shadowing the dialogue. Compare it to the original to spot areas for improvement in pronunciation.
  • Engage with the Context: Understand the context and motivations behind the lines. This will help you use similar phrases naturally in conversations.
  • Practice with a Partner: Find a language partner and practice the dialogue together. This can deepen your understanding and improve your conversational skills.

Incorporate this lesson into your routine to learn English with YouTube effectively, as it exposes you to realistic scenarios and enhances your ability to engage in meaningful conversations.

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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