Shadowing Practice: LaGuerta Accused Dexter of Being the Bay Harbor Butcher | Dexter | SHOWTIME on Paramount+ - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Uh, yeah, probably.
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Uh, yeah, probably.
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What the hell's going on?
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Jesus, Laverta arrested Morgan.
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Lydia, what are you doing?
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I'm on my way, young man.
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Why is Dexter in handcuffs?
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I have proof he's the Bay Harbor Butcher.
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Doakes is the Bay Harbor Butcher.
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Have you lost your mind?
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Dexter, what is this?
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I don't know.
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What the fuck?
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She thinks that your brother's the Bay Harbor Butcher.
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How is that even possible?
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It's not.
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Williams, take those things off his fucking wrist right now.
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Leave those.
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Maria, what are you doing?
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Stand down, Lieutenant.
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Dexter's my prisoner, your family.
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You need to recuse yourself.
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Let's go.
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Angel, I'm on it.
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Just so we're clear, then,
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Your official statement is that you went fishing last night and then went straight home to be with your son.
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I didn't kill Hector Estrada.
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No. You didn't cut his body into pieces and put it into bags,
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take it on your boat,
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and then throw it into the ocean?
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Why would I do that?
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Because Hector Estrada butchered your mother in front of you.
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So how about you start telling me the truth?
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I'm not the Bay Harbor butcher.
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He's answered all of your questions.
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You got nothing here, Maria.
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Not all my questions.
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These are from my phone last night,
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and that's you carrying plastic garbage bags onto your boat.
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It was ice to keep any fish I caught cold.
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My cooler broke.
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But earlier today, you said you didn't catch anything.
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What was in the bag?
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It was a shirt with Hector Estrada's blood on it, and his wallet.
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You killed him.
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You killed him like you killed all your other victims.
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Admit it.
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You're the Bay Harbor Butcher.
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Dexter, don't say another word.
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That's enough, Sergeant.
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I was throwing away my dinner.
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It's a bag from Franco's.
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You can check.
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Angel, you gotta believe me.
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You framed Dokes after I defended you against him.
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You betrayed me, this department, everybody around you.
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Is that what this is about?
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Your desperate need to believe that James Dokes you knew,
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or thought you knew, wasn't a cold-blooded killer.
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You don't have the right to speak his name.
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You're so hurt.
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Angry.
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Scared.
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He's dead because of you.
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You were his partner.
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His lieutenant.
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His lover.
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But if you couldn't see what was right in front of your eyes,
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what does that say about you?
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I swear to God, Dexter.
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I'm gonna nail you to the wall for what you've done.
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Maria.
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To the wall.
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Maria, that's enough.
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God damn it, Lieutenant, you can't be in here.
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Tell them what you just told me.
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I reran the blood on the shirt that Captain LaGuardia discovered in the trash.
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It was definitely Hector Estrada's,
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but after going over it,
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I found an evidence number.
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What evidence number?
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The shirt you gave me with Estrada's blood on it is
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the shirt he was wearing the day he was brought in back in 73.
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Things got a little rough,
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and the arresting officer has broke his nose.
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That's impossible.
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I checked inventory.
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The shirt's missing.
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What about his wallet?
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Please don't tell the messenger.
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There was a partial print.
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And it's yours.
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Are you trying to frame my brother?
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That...
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You son of a bitch.
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You set me up.
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Lydia, can I go now?
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Yes, you can.
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He did this.
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He's the Bay Harbor Butcher.
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He has to be.
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This witch hunt of yours is fucking over.
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And if you have a problem with it,
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Captain, we can take it upstairs.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and speaking skills using a dramatic scene from a popular TV show. This segment features intense dialogue between characters who are engaged in a crucial confrontation. By immersing yourself in the language used in thrilling contexts, you can enhance your shadow speak abilities, improve your pronunciation, and better understand emotional expression in English. This exercise will help you prepare for real-life conversations and even assist with your IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • arrested - taken into custody by the police.
  • proof - evidence that confirms a claim.
  • butcher - someone who kills and prepares animals for food; in this context, it also refers to a killer.
  • admit - to confess to something; to acknowledge the truth.
  • blood - the red liquid that circulates in the bodies of living creatures; symbolizes violence in this context.
  • cooler - an insulated container used to keep food and drinks cold.
  • shadowspeak - a technique of repeating phrases after listening, enhancing your language skills.
  • dinner - the main meal of the day, but in context also implies negotiation or deception.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadow speech technique in this lesson, follow these tips:

  • Listen first: Play the video, focusing on the emotions and tone of the characters. Notice how their voices change when they are angry, frustrated, or defensive.
  • Start with pauses: Watch the video in short segments. Pause after each line and repeat it aloud, mirroring the speed and emotion of the original speakers.
  • Adjust your speed: If the original dialogue feels too fast, slow it down. Focus on clarity and pronunciation instead of rushing through your shadow speech.
  • Practice emotions: Try to capture the feelings being expressed. This will help you improve your intonation and emotional range in English, enhancing your speaking skills.
  • Record yourself: After practicing shadowing, record your voice and listen to it. Compare your pronunciation and intonation to the original dialogue to measure your progress.
  • Engage with the content: As you learn English with YouTube, don’t hesitate to explore other scenes. This will build your vocabulary and reinforce your learning through varied contexts.

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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