Shadowing Practice: Learn English with SPIDER-MAN: Into the Spider-Verse - Learn English Speaking with Video
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ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Something that I just can't refuse She wanna drive me!
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Miles!
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Yeah!
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Yeah!
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Are you finished packing for school?
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Yeah!
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Spider -Ban introduced Spider -Verse is an Oscar -winning animated superhero movie that stands out for its unique animation style,
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blending computer animation with the hand -drawn traditional comic book techniques.
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The movie introduces the concept of the multiverse, featuring multiple versions of Spider -Man from different dimensions, including Miles Morales as the protagonist.
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In the scene we brought you today, you will see Miles Morales on his way to school.
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Let's watch it!
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Okay, Spider -Man.
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I mean this guy swings in once a day, zip zap zap in his little mask and answers to no one, right?
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Yeah, Dad, yeah.
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And meanwhile my guys are out there, lives on the line, no masks, you know we show our faces.
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Oh no!
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Dad, Dad, speed up, speed up, I know these kids.
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You know with great ability comes great accountability.
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That's not even how the saying goes, Dad.
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Yeah, I do like a cereal though, I'm giving them that.
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Oh my gosh, don't cops run red lights?
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Well, yeah, some do. But, uh...
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Not your dad.
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Spider -Man.
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I mean, this guy swings in once a day, zip -zaps up in his little mask and answers to no one, right?
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This guy swings in refers to Spider -Man's unique style of moving through the city, swinging on his webs.
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To swing means moving back and forth, just like kids on a swing.
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A common idiomatic phrase you might hear natives say more often is to swing by, meaning to visit a place briefly, planning to stay long.
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It's an informal way to talk about stopping by somewhere quickly.
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For example, you might say "I'll swing by the store on my way home", which means you'll visit the store for a short time before continuing home.
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The phrase "zip -zap -zop" imitates the sound Spider -Man makes when he swings on his web.
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Let's break down the connected speech here.
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"Zip -zap -zop" in his little mask and answers to no one, right?
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In his little mask.
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The drop of the air is not planning to stay long.
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It's an informal way to talk about stopping by somewhere quickly.
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For example, you might say "I'll swing by the store on my way home", which means you'll visit the store for a short time before continuing home.
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The phrase "zip -zap -zop" imitates the sound Spider -Man makes when he swings on his web.
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Let's break down the connected speech here.
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"Zip -zap -zop" in his little mask and answers to no one, right?
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In his little mask.
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The drop of the air is not going to be a little mask.
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The drop of the air is not going to be a little mask.
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The drop of the air is not going to be a little mask.
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The drop of the air is not going to be a little mask.
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The drop of the air is not going to be a little mask.
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The drop of the air is not going to be a little mask.
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The drop of the air is not going sound in his and linking it to in gives us in is, in is.
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Little is pronounced with a flap T, little, and the whole phrase sounds like in his little mask, in his little mask.
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Yeah, Dad, yeah.
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And meanwhile, my guys are out there.
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Lives on the line, no masks.
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You know, we show our lives.
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Oh, no!
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If somebody's life is on the line, they are in danger or at risk.
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And this idiom is often used to describe dangerous professions.
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Check out this example from the show Brooklyn Nine -Nine.
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But what else can we do to recognize the brave officers that have put their lives on the line?
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Oh, no!
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Dad, Dad, speed up, speed up, I know these kids.
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You know, with great ability comes great accountability.
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like a cereal by asking his dad to speed up miles asks him to move faster it's just
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because he doesn't want to meet those kids on the street probably
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because he feels uncomfortable by getting a ride in his dad's
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police car the next thing jeff morelli says is a reference
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to a classic spider -man's quote with great power comes great responsibility here it is humorously altered comes great accountability.
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Miles then says to his dad that this is not how the saying goes, meaning that his dad doesn't remember the actual quote.
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Really?
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That's not even how the saying goes, dad.
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Yeah, I do like a cereal.
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I'm giving that.
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The saying in this context refers to a short expression, generally containing advice or wisdom.
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Now, when you want to quote a well -known expression or a proverb, you can introduce it by saying: Well, how the saying goes, for example,
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you know how the saying goes, "Better late than never." Or "I can't remember exactly how the saying goes,
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but it's something about treating others like you want to be treated yourself." As we see here, Jefferson didn't remember the quote word for word.
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The mention of Spider -Man cereal is a reference to the commercialized breakfast cereal associated with the popular superheroes.
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cereal.
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This is known as an emphatic do
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and we use it to stress the main verb to make the statement stronger or more forceful.
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This use of do can also be found in other forms such as does, she does enjoy playing piano, or did, he did finish his homework on time.
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Check out other examples from these clips.
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He likes it!
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They sing!
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I did like it.
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My Oh my heavens!
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She certainly does look like Anastasia!
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But so did many of the others.
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That's not even how the saying goes, Dad.
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Now, you like a cereal.
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I'll give him that.
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This is an expression used to acknowledge equality about someone, even if you don't agree with everything they say or do.
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Take this sentence, for example.
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He might be a tough boss, but I'll give him that.
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He is very organized.
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What's going on here?
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I was just teaching Lucky how to tell time.
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He's quick!
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I'll give him that!
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Oh my gosh, don't cops run red lights?
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Oh yes, some do.
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But not your dad.
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When you run red lights, you drive through a traffic signal when it is red, which is an illegal action and you can get fined or even worse,
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get into an accident.
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So please, don't run red lights.
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So you guys like being cops?
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Oh, it's great.
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You get to run red lights, park wherever you please.
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Oh my gosh, don't cops run red lights?
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- You're not in red lights?
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- Well, yeah, some do, but, uh, Let's break down the connected speech here.
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but not your dad.
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Jeff is feeling the pause here after the word
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but with the schwa sound it's like that filler that we use when we're thinking.
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So the T turns into a flap T.
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And the combination of letters T plus Y gives us the CH sound.
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Not your becomes not your dad.
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Listen and repeat.
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Not your dad.
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you Why can't I go back to Brooklyn Middle?
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Miles, you're giving it two weeks.
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We're not having this conversation.
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I just think that this new school is elitist.
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Elitist?
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And I would prefer to be at a normal school among the people the people.
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These are your people.
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I'm only here because I won that stupid lottery.
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No way.
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You passed the entry test just like everybody else, okay?
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You have an opportunity here.
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You want to blow that?
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Huh?
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You want to end up like your uncle?
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What's wrong with Uncle Aaron?
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He's a good guy.
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- Mm.
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We all make choices in life.
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It doesn't feel like I have a choice right now.
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You dunked.
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"Why can't I go back to Brooklyn Middle?" "Miles, you're giving it two weeks.
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We're not having this conversation." We're not having this conversation is the same as saying we're not gonna have this conversation.
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And Jeff here makes himself clear that he's not gonna discuss or he's not gonna have any discussions about changing schools.
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The present continuous here is refers to something that is happening right at this moment.
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Elitist is an exclusive, not for everyone.
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Very often interests of normal people aren't taken into consideration.
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"You have an opportunity here, you wanna blow that, huh?
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You wanna end up like your uncle?" "What's wrong with Uncle Aaron?
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He's a good guy." When you blow a chance or an opportunity, you waste it, or you miss the chance.
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"You're right.
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I blew it, I ruined the mission, and I'm a terrible father." "These are your people." "I'm only here because I won that stupid lottery." "No way,
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you pass the entry test just like everybody else,
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okay?" Here's how it works: Some specialized or prestigious schools have a limited number of spots available for new students each year.
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Often, more students apply to these schools than there are spaces available.
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Instead of choosing students based on their grades or achievements, the school uses a random drawing, like a lottery, to decide who gets in.
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So, each applicant gets an equal chance to be selected.
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feel like their hard work and qualifications are not taken into account.
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you.
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Bye you
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I love you Miles.
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Yeah, I know dad.
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See you Friday.
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Dad?
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I love you.
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That's a copy.
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Tie your shoes please.
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I love you dad.
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Hey good morning.
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How you doing?
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We're short huh?
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That's a copy.
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Oh my gosh this is embarrassing.
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We wore the same jacket?
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Hey.
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Yeah?
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Your shoes on slide.
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Yeah I'm aware.
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- Thank you.
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- Ah.
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Dad I love you.
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That's a copy.
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Tie your shoes, please.
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When you drop off your kid at school, you're taking them to school, usually by car.
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To drop somebody off is to give them a lift.
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You could just drop me off here.
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I'll see you later, honey.
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That's a copy or copy that.
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This phrase is typically used over the radio Carnival is right around the corner.
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And our reputations are on the line.
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Copy that.
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We need something that can make us wiggle.
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Something that make us jiggle.
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That's a copy.
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Tie your shoes, please.
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Tie your shoes can be taken literally and this is this action.
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But it might also be seen as a metaphor for saying be prepared, be responsible.
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And by the way, these cords on your shoes are called shoelaces.
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Oh my gosh, this is embarrassing.
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We wore the same jacket.
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Hey, your shoes untied.
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Yeah, I'm aware.
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It's a choice.
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This whole situation is embarrassing for Miles and he tries his best to divert attention away from it.
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An embarrassing situation makes you feel uncomfortable or ashamed.
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Here, Miles tries wearing the same clothes might be embarrassing.
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Wearing the same jacket at a school that requires a uniform is something to be expected of students.
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As you can see, here all students wear the same blue jackets.
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And yes, note that the past form of wear is war.
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Miles says: "We wore the same jackets." Hey, your shoe is untied.
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Yeah, I'm aware.
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It's a choice.
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If your shoe is untied, it is simply not "tied".
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The prefix "un" shows the opposite of "tied".
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What is the number one problem facing our community today?
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Untied shoelaces.
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Which is why I've invented a laceless alternative foot covering.
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Spray on shoes!
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Hey, his shoe is untied.
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Yeah, I'm aware.
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It's a choice.
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If you know something, you are aware of it.
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So Miles knows or is aware of the fact that his shoe is untied.
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Make sure you review all these words we learned today on the Real Life English app.
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The special link to the exclusive deck will be in the description to this a video
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and now it's time for a test.
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Let's see how much you can understand the clip without subtitles.
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Thank you.
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What does it mean to be on the line? you to serve in the police, to wait in line, to risk your life.
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- These are your people.
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- I'm only here 'cause I won that stupid lottery.
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- No way, you passed the entry test just like everybody else, okay?
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You have an opportunity here.
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You wanna blow that, huh?
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You wanna end up like your uncle?
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- What's wrong with Uncle Aaron?
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He's a good guy.
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If you blow the opportunity, you make the most of the opportunity, you miss the opportunity, or you complain that this is not what you wanted.
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You want to end up like your uncle?
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What's wrong with Uncle Aaron?
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He's a good guy.
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What kind of lottery does Miles refer to?
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It refers to the lottery system that some specialized schools use for admissions to decide on who gets in.
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I love you, Miles.
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Yeah, I know, Dad.
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See you Friday.
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"Dad, I love you." "That's a copy.
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Tie your shoes, please." When Miles says "you are dropping me off at a school", he means that he's dead?
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makes fun of him in front of the school, gives him a lift to school, humiliates him in front of his friends at school.
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- I love you, Dad.
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- You're driving me off by the school?
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- I love you, Dad.
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- Look at this place.
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- Dad, I love you.
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Dad...
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I love you.
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That's a copy.
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Tie your shoes, please.
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What is the metaphorical meaning of the phrase tie your shoes?
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Be responsible, stop complaining or look neat and tidy.
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And as always, we're so happy to read your feedback, your suggestions and of course to learn more about your English learning journey with our channel.
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And here's another lesson for you to watch next.
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I had a fairly standard childhood.
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I came from what you might call a broken home.
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Literally broken.
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I was eight days old and still living with my parents.
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How sad is that?
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Clearly it was time to move on.
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Here is your minion.
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He will take care of you.
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And here is your pinky.
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You are destined for me.
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Context & Background
In the animated superhero movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," we follow the journey of Miles Morales, a young teenager who gains spider-like abilities. The film features a blend of traditional comic book styles and cutting-edge animation techniques, creating a visually stunning experience. One key aspect of this movie is its exploration of the multiverse, where various versions of Spider-Man coexist. This dynamic storytelling not only captivates audiences but also provides English learners with an engaging context to practice language skills. In the selected scene, humorous dialogues between Miles and his father highlight everyday scenarios that make English practice relatable and fun.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Swing in": This phrase describes how Spider-Man moves through the city, but it can also refer to visiting someone briefly, as in "I'll swing in to say hi."
- "Zip-zap-zop": An onomatopoeic expression mimicking the sound of Spider-Man swinging, useful for expressing quick movements or actions.
- "With great ability comes great accountability": A modified adage emphasizing responsibility, perfect for discussions about personal values.
- "Speed up": A common directive encouraging someone to go faster, applicable in many scenarios, such as driving or walking.
- "Show our faces": This phrase highlights the idea of being visible or honest, often used when discussing authenticity in relationships.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Shadowing is an effective technique for improving your English language skills through imitation and practice. Here’s how you can use the dialogue from "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" for your shadowing sessions:
- Watch the Scene: Begin by watching the relevant scene without subtitles. Focus on how the characters interact and the intonation of their speech.
- Listen and Repeat: Play the scene again, this time pausing after each line. Repeat what the characters say, mimicking their tone and rhythm. This technique, known as shadowspeak, helps train your ear to the sounds of natural English.
- Break Down Key Phrases: Identify the top phrases mentioned earlier and practice them on their own. For instance, try saying "swing in" in different contexts to understand its usage better.
- Record Yourself: Use a recording tool or a shadowing app to capture your voice as you practice. Listening back allows you to notice areas for improvement in pronunciation and fluency.
- Integrate into Daily Conversation: Try using these phrases in your daily interactions. The more you practice speaking in real-world situations, the more comfortable you will become.
Incorporating these steps into your language practice will not only boost your speaking skills but also make learning English a fun and engaging experience. Remember, consistency is key, and utilizing engaging content like "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" will keep you motivated on your language journey!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to describe · used to acknowledge |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is pronounced · be treated · is known |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have put · I've invented |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might hear · might say · might be |
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.