Shadowing Practice: KURZFILM | Fritten Zum Mittag | BERLIN Wedding Kiez Komödie | Comedy | ENGLISH and GERMAN subtitles - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Yes? Hi babe.
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I‘m buying some stuff. You know, I wanted to cook for us later.
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You don‘t need to, I‘m eating already. Alright...
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Can I then give you a treat otherwise? Maybe bring a cold beer?
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Yes, better bring a whole crate! My mates are going to come over today, it‘s football!
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Can I collect already? You can have anything from me at any time!
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OK... I ask again later!
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Dude, your girlfriend just hung up and you‘re already hitting on the frying girl!
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I hung up! We‘d like to pay please!
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And this is for you! Maybe you‘d like to hang out with me some time!
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Because where this came from there are still more of it.
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Fuck you! 00:02:00.960,00:01:40.990 Hey Merle! Hey, what are you up to?
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Nothing special, just spoil my boyfriend a bit!
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Well, he has to be a great guy! He is!
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And you, do you have someone, too? Well, no... Only fools accost me here.
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The good guys seem to overlook me... Just wait and see!
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I have to go. Bye! Bye!
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Ah, finally the beer is coming!
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Hi! So, here you go! You block the screen!
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Sunny, by the way this is my old buddy... Ulrich!
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Hello! Hello! I‘m in the city on business!
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He‘s doing an internship in the city and sleeps on my couch a few days.
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Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you, too!
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It‘s warm! Sorry darling, but there was no else.
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yah, Go into the kitchen! What if I put some in the freezer?
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They are cold in 15 minutes, I think!
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Wow! 15 Minutes! Would be better now!
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yo Sweety! Ain´t you´ve got a sausage that has laid too long on the grill?
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There´s no free lunch, if you mean that!
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Come on, let´s go please! I´ve told you it won´t work!
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Come on, Boris, Bro, let´s go! I don´t wanna strike myself with roots in here!
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We need cash, Bro! Badly!
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Yes, I‘m tired of eating noodles with ketchup every day.
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Maybe we should rob a gas station. Yeah, why not?
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What?! Maybe better a bank. There‘s more to get.
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Yes, a little private bank. They don‘t expect that!
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Yes. But we need something to scare them really fear.
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That´s why I´ve got you, Bro!
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...and she was like: "Oh, the hottest guy on earth! My place or yours?" We went to her and than she got horizontal with me!
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Aren‘t you afraid that Sunny could notice something?
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Oh, she won‘t hear that! Listen...
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Babe, do you want to strip for us after the match?
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What did you say, darling? I just said you‘re the best because you‘re cooking dinner for me! Oh, how sweet of you!
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See? For that, the frying girl rebuffed you! Spill!
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There‘s something about her, but she is hard to crack!
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Everything is possible with the right manner! I tried...
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You gave her a 5 euro tip! Yes! On a currywurst that is 2,50.
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That‘s 200 per cent!
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All you need is a snappy car, a great job and some high-class clothes.
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You mean just like you? A temporary company car and an internship in Berlin?
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Fries for lunch one time and I‘ll score with her!
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Sounds like someone just bet?
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We just have to plan carefully, then nothing can go wrong.
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yeah Bro, you‘ve had a motorbike once, didn‘t you? Don‘t you have a balaclava, too?
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Even two! Jackpot! And look at this...
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Looks like a real one! Tomorrow noon we‘ll go for it!
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We get off here. She must not see both of us, otherwise she‘ll check what‘s going on. I‘m going to try again now and you tomorrow!
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Of course, my lunch break is going to be over soon anyway!
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But you students don‘t know that, do you? You‘re always in a break.
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Ready? As you can see!
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Time? 12 on the button!
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Let‘s go then!
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Fuck, dammit! It‘s closed!
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I see that, Bro! We must disappear!
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Hello! Hallo!
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What would you like? I want to apologize for yesterday.
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I realized how foolish it was... I see!
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It was really stupid. I found you quite interesting and had no better idea! So?
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I still find you nice and would like to ask you if you would go out on a date with me.
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Well, then... ask!
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Will you go out with me tonight?
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No way! And now order something or make way for other customers!
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Damned! something stupid!
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Yeah, no kidding!
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Bro, we need to come up with something better.
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Maybe we should look for a store that´s always open!
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Tell me, how did it go with the frying girl? Well, not to plan.
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Plan? Not to plan?! He screwed it up!
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Tomorrow during my lunch break I‘m going to show you how to do it!
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You will not have an easy job of it, she isn‘t stupid.
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Sorry? She‘s a frying girl!
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Hi, what would you like?
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Hello! I‘d like a currywurst with fries and two coke, please.
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Alright! Here you go!
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Thanks! Well then, cheers!
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The food takes five minutes. Okay. Would you like to have a smoke?
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Before eating?
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You‘re not from here, are you?
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No, I‘m from Munich, but my job brings me to different places. I like Berlin...
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Fuck! Sorry, but that‘s burnt! You‘d have to wait another five minutes.
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Never mind, I have to go. Duty calls!
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But for that you owe me a meal now! How about tonight?
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Um... okay. 00:11:59.410,00:11:59.240 Alright! I‘ll pick you up here at 10. I find my way here!
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Anyway, where is Ulrich tonight?
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He has something to do.
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Well, so we can finally spend an evening together!
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Well, terrific!
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It really was a nice evening! Hold back, the night is still young...
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Can we stop here? I need some cigarettes. yes.
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Thanks! Hello there!!!
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Shall we have another beer? Yes!
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All stop! Stay where you are!
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Get out all your cash! Especially you, you snob!
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And you, empty the till... And pack all cigarettes in a bag!
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Um, sorry, but I have no more bags. I just gave away the last.
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Fuck that shit!
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You too, Bitch! I want your cash!
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Fuck! Move up a gear faster!
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I don´t wanna strike myself with roots in here!
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Guys, tell me, why don‘t you just work?
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Oh, fuck. Mousti, my Bro! It‘s me! You know me, don‘t you?
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Scotty from the hood!
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Yes, and why do you raid on me then?
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That‘s just a toy!
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Heey!! Bro, we are totally broke! We are starving and so on...
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seemed to be the only way. Was actually his idea!
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Please, don‘t snitch on us.
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Okay. Let‘s go home! But don‘t let us go that way.
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I have to go to the market. Let‘s make the little detour!
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Darling, there is no market today. Come on now, I can‘t wait to be alone with you!
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Hi Merle! Hey! How are you?
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Fine! This is my boyfriend Rob!
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Nice to meet you!
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Me, too. So, what‘s new?
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Yesterday I had a date with an unexpected end. His name was Ulrich. That says it all!
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Oh, don‘t say that too loud!
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Rob‘s good old buddy from Munich is in town for business these days and lives at Rob‘s flat.
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And his name is Ulrich, too!
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Well, that‘s a coincidence! Really, isn‘t it?
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Merle, let‘s speak on the phone sometime. We have to go on! Have a nice shift.
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Hope you have a nice evening, too!
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About This Lesson

This engaging short film, "Fritten Zum Mittag," immerses viewers in the lively interactions among friends in Berlin's Wedding neighborhood, highlighting everyday conversations that are essential for English speaking practice. Learners will practice key vocabulary related to daily activities, casual relationships, and informal contexts. The dialogue includes various grammar patterns, such as conditional phrases and conversational fillers, which are crucial in everyday English. By the end of this lesson, you will improve your speaking fluency in social situations, making it easier to engage in casual conversations or to prepare for the IELTS speaking test.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • "I wanted to cook for us later." – A phrase indicating future intentions, useful for discussing plans.
  • "Can I bring a cold beer?" – A common way to suggest bringing drinks, demonstrating social invitations.
  • "You can have anything from me at any time!" – This phrase illustrates informality and camaraderie in friendships.
  • "What if I put some in the freezer?" – Useful for discussing food storage and preparation, showcasing conditional thinking.
  • "There’s no free lunch." – An idiomatic expression emphasizing that something always comes at a cost.
  • "We need cash, Bro!" – Casual language that emphasizes urgency and familiar relationships.
  • "A temporary company car and an internship." – Vocabulary related to work and career, useful for discussing professional experiences.

Practice Tips for This Video

When practicing with this video, consider the following tips to maximize your learning experience:

  • Use the Shadowing Technique: Listen to a short segment and pause after each line to repeat what you hear. Focus on mimicking the intonation and emotion in the dialogue to enhance your pronunciation practice.
  • Pay Attention to Speed: The conversational speed is quick, reflecting natural speech patterns. Try to keep up with the pace while shadowing for better fluency.
  • Focus on Context: The humor in the conversation provides context clues that can help you understand the nuances of the language. Engage with the dialogue fully to grasp cultural references.
  • Practice with Subtitles: Use both English and German subtitles if needed. This will help you connect spoken phrases with their written form, reinforcing vocabulary retention.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your voice and play it back to compare it with the original dialogue. This can help identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation and speaking style.

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.

How to Practice Effectively on ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choose your video: Pick a YouTube video with clear, natural English speech. TED Talks, BBC News, movie scenes, podcasts, or IELTS sample answers all work great. Paste the URL into the search bar. Start with shorter videos (under 5 minutes) and content you find genuinely interesting — motivation matters.
  2. Listen first, understand the context: On your first pass, keep the speed at 1x and just listen. Don't try to repeat yet. Focus on understanding the meaning, picking up new vocabulary, and noticing how the speaker stresses words, links sounds, and uses pauses.
  3. Set up Shadowing mode:
    • Wait Mode: Choose +3s or +5s — after each sentence plays, the video pauses automatically so you have time to repeat it out loud. Choose Manual if you want full control and press Next yourself after each repetition.
    • Sub Sync: YouTube subtitles sometimes appear slightly ahead or behind the audio. Use ±100ms to align them perfectly so you can follow along accurately.
  4. Shadow out loud (the core practice): This is where the real work happens. As soon as a sentence plays — or during the pause — repeat it out loud, clearly and confidently. Don't just mouth the words: mirror the speaker's exact rhythm, stress, pitch, and connected speech. Aim to sound like a shadow of the speaker, not just a word-by-word recitation. Use the Repeat feature to drill the same sentence multiple times until it feels natural.
  5. Scale up the challenge: Once a passage feels comfortable, push your limits. Increase speed to <code>1.25x</code> or even <code>1.5x</code> to train high-speed language reflexes. Or set Wait Mode to <code>Off</code> for continuous shadowing — the most advanced and rewarding mode. Consistent daily practice of 15–30 minutes will produce noticeable results within weeks.

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