Shadowing Practice: Leadership - Glengarry Glen Ross Alec Baldwin - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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A woman in
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White Plains on the hook.
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Five units, Mountain View, what happens?
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She has to check with a lawyer.
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You let her check with a lawyer?
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What could I do?
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I don't know.
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Sally, huh?
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Who's the guy?
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Couldn't tell you.
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I don't like the whole thing,
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you know, because all I need is a lead.
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They won't give out.
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The rich get richer.
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That's the law of the land.
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Who belongs to the BM?
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It is 7.30.
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So who is that?
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And where's Mr. Romo?
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Well, I'm not a leash,
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so I don't know, do I?
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Let me have your attention for a moment.
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But you're talking about what?
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You're talking about...
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Bitching about that sale you shot,
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some son of a bitch don't want to buy land,
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somebody don't want what you're selling,
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some broad you're trying to screw, so forth.
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Let's talk about something important.
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Are they all here?
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All but one.
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Well, I'm going anyway.
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Let's talk about something important.
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Put that coffee down.
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Coffee's for closers only.
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You think I'm fucking with you?
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I am not fucking with you.
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I'm here from downtown.
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I'm here from Mitch and Murray.
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And I'm here on a mission of mercy.
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Your name's Levine?
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Yeah.
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You call yourself a salesman,
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you son of a bitch?
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I don't gotta listen to this shit.
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You certainly don't, pal.
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Because the good news is you're fired.
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The bad news is you've got all you've got just one week to regain your job,
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starting with tonight.
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Starting with tonight's sit.
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Oh.
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Have I got your attention now?
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Good.
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Because we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest.
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As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado.
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Anybody want to see second prize?
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Second prize is a set of steak knives.
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Third prize is you're fired.
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Did you get the picture?
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Are you laughing now?
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You got leads.
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Mitch and Murray paid good money.
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Get their names to sell them.
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You can't close the leads you're given.
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You can't close shit.
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You are shit.
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Hit the bricks, pal, and beat it,
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because you are going out.
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The leads are weak.
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The leads are weak.
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Fucking leads are weak.
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You're weak.
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I've been in this business 15 years.
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What's your name?
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Fuck you.
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That's my name.
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You know why, mister?
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Because you drove a Hyundai to get here tonight.
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I drove an $80,000 BMW.
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That's my name.
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and your name is your wanting and you can't play in the man's game you can't close them
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then go home and tell your wife your troubles because only one thing counts in this life
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get them to sign on the line which is dotted you hear me you fucking faggots
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A, B, C.
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A always B, B, C closing.
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Always be closing.
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Always be closing.
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AIDA.
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Attention, interest, decision, action.
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Attention.
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Do I have your attention?
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Interest.
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Are you interested?
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I know you are, because it's fuck or walk.
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You close or you hit the bricks.
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Decision.
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Have you made your decision for Christ?
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And action.
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A-I-D-A.
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Get out there.
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You got the prospects coming in?
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You think they came in to get out of the rain?
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A guy don't walk on the lot lest he wants to buy.
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They're sitting out there waiting to give you their money.
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Are you gonna take it?
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Are you man enough to take it?
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What's the problem, pal?
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Hugh, Moss.
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You're such a hero.
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You're so rich.
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How come you're coming down here and wasting time with such a bunch of bumps?
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You see this watch?
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You see this watch?
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Yeah.
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That watch costs more than your car.
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I made $970,000 last year.
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How much you made?
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You see, pal, that's who I am.
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And you're nothing.
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Nice guy?
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I don't give a shit.
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Good father?
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Fuck you.
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Go home and play with your kids.
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You wanna work here?
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Close!
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You think this is abuse?
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You think this is abuse, you cocksucker?
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You can't take this!
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How can you take the abuse you get on a sit?
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You don't like it?
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Leave.
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I can go out there tonight!
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The materials you got make myself $15,000.
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Tonight, in two hours, can you?
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Can you?
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Go and do likewise.
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A-I-D-A.
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Get mad, you son of a bitches.
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Get mad.
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You know what it takes to sell real estate?
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It takes brass balls to sell real estate.
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Go and do likewise, gents.
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The money's out there.
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You pick it up, it's yours.
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You don't, I got no sympathy for you.
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You want to go out on those sits tonight and close,
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close, it's yours, not you're gonna be shining my shoes.
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And you know what you'll be saying?
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Bunch of losers sitting around in the bar.
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Oh, yeah, I used to be a salesman.
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It's a tough racket.
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These are the new leads.
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These are the Glengarry leads.
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And to you, they're gold.
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And you don't get them.
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Why?
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Because to give them to you is just throwing them away.
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They're foreclosers.
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I wish you good luck,
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but you wouldn't know what to do with it if you got it.
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And to answer your question,
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pal, why am I here?
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I came here because Mitch and Murray asked me to.
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They asked me for a favor.
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I said the real favor,
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follow my advice and fire your fucking ass because a loser is a loser.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through a powerful scene from the movie "Glengarry Glen Ross," featuring a captivating performance by Alec Baldwin. The focus will be on understanding the nuances of leadership language and the assertive tone often used in business contexts. You will learn how to convey your own ideas effectively while improving your English pronunciation. This exercise will not only enhance your vocabulary but also help you grasp the inflections and emphatic expressions utilized in professional dialogues. By incorporating this scene into your learning routine, you can learn English with YouTube while gaining insight into persuasive marketing techniques.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • On the hook - A phrase meaning to be in a difficult situation or predicament.
  • Check with a lawyer - To consult with a legal professional for advice.
  • Coffee is for closers only - An idiomatic expression implying that success is required to earn rewards.
  • Mission of mercy - Doing something kind or beneficial for someone else, regardless of their circumstances.
  • Salesman - A person engaged in selling products or services.
  • Fired - Being dismissed from a job.
  • Regain your job - To recover a position after being let go.
  • Starting tonight - Emphasizing the urgency of a situation or task that begins immediately.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills through this scene, consider the following shadowing tips:

  • Listen Carefully: Pay close attention to the speed and tone of Alec Baldwin's delivery. This scene is characterized by assertiveness and urgency, so mimic the emotions behind the words.
  • Use a Shadowing App: You can record your attempts to shadow the speech. This allows you to compare your pronunciation to that of the speaker, helping you identify any areas for improvement.
  • Break It Down: Focus on one sentence at a time. Repeat it until you feel comfortable before moving to the next, ensuring clarity and confidence in your pronunciation.
  • Practice Regularly: The more often you engage in shadow speech exercises using scenes like this, the better your pronunciation will become. Consistency is key to mastering the rhythm and intonation of the English language.
  • Stay Engaged: Try to convey the same energy and emotion as Baldwin. This will not only improve your speaking but also your confidence in using English in real-life discussions.

By incorporating these suggestions into your practice, you can significantly improve English pronunciation while making the process enjoyable. Happy learning!

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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