Shadowing Practice: lucifer (s5b) being a comedy show for 12 minutes - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Wow.
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Huh?
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Huh?
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Yep.
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You're really here.
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Who are you?
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Dan, this is...
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My dad.
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You know, the big man.
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It's God.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Hi, hello, hello, Mr. Your Highness, Your Holy...
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I am...
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Daniel, detective...
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Daniel Espinosa, nice to meet you.
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It's real nice, buddy.
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It's real nice to meet you.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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God, I'm Chloe.
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I'm guessing you already know that, but here's something that maybe...
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You don't know.
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And respectfully, sir.
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You are a terrible father.
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For a while, my mom, the goddess almighty, was inhabiting Charlotte's body.
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Right.
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Yeah.
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And I'm just wondering, um...
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was the goddess ever inhabiting Charlotte's body while I was Inhabiting Charlotte's body?
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You see, I prefer not to talk about this, Dan. But...
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I do believe that there was some...
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Overlap.
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Cuckoo!
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Cuckoo!
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Cuckoo!
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- Yeah.
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Oh, way ahead of you.
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I know exactly how to find the killer.
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You do?
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Hell yeah.
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All you have to do is introduce me to all of the suspects.
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And whichever one I'm most attracted to, BAM!
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That's your killer.
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Ella.
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Hey!
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I'm at peace with it.
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If I've got a broken picker, might as well use it for the greater good.
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What a tragedy.
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Oh, I know it's always sad when someone You're talking about the wine, aren't you?
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Heartbreaking, yes.
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I don't want to leave Earth until we've all talked.
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Wow.
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Enjoy your eternity here then, because there is absolutely no way I am sitting down for anything as absurd or torturous as a family dinner.
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Sorry I'm late.
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I brought souffle.
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- - - Thank you.
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I Thank you.
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You are the mother of my grandchild. Of course your penalty.
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Thank you.
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- Thank you.
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You were so close.
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I know.
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Thank you.
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- It smells delicious, Father.
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You have outdone your always divine touch.
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Aren't you forgetting something?
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Well, shouldn't we say Grace?
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- Okay.
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All say it?
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Okay.
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I'd like to thank God for-- Well, isn't this great, wonderful meal with family?
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Oh, pass the chicken.
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- Oh.
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I know what you're trying to do, but I'm not gonna let you ruin this, Samael.
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Very well.
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It's Michael.
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It's Michael. Is it?
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I mean, we're twins after all.
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Fairly certain Dad wanted him to run.
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Dad?
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I did like the sound of that.
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Samael, Michael.
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For example, Dad, Are you ever going to tell us why hell suddenly doesn't need a warden anymore?
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I have a good reason.
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Oh!
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It's a good reason.
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Well, that explains it.
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As always, super clear.
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Thanks, Pops.
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Thank you.
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You have no one to blame but yourself for who you are.
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Lucy!
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Oh, I blame you plenty.
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Michael!
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Of course you do, you petty little children!
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I mean, I mean, surely he's way above all those things.
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I'm going to go.
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petty human foibles and feelings, right?
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You know, like, um, like jealousy or murderous revenge driven rage.
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Well...
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- Thank you.
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That's, uh...
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Some grip.
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Thank you.
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Yeah, maybe we should...
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Ah, you're hurting me!
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Let go!
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Go!
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- Did you have any...
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Grievances with Chris?
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No, of course not.
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We all loved him.
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We were one big happy family.
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We heard otherwise.
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You have? From who?
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Was it Larry?
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Of course it was.
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Did Ted tell you that I have a problem with April?
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Huh?
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Wait, they're both liars.
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Looks like we have the numbers.
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Consider the vote complete. And me...
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gone!
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GOD!
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Mm -hmm.
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Oh, come on!
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I thought the bill was some sum of a flash of lightning, maybe.
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What annoyingly arbitrary and inscrutable answer did he give you? That I'm perfect.
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Just the way I am.
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I made your favorite drink.
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That isn't my favorite drink.
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We'll see.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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- Mmm.
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- Yeah.
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Thank you.
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It's-- Okay.
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- Mm -hmm.
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- Thank you.
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- Thanks.
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Try the coffee.
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Hmm?
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Yeah?
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What do you think?
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Oh, it's a little bitter.
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Where did you get it?
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Bolivia, I picked it up this morning.
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Huh?
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Single -source organic.
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A wonderful farmer.
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- Right, well, if it has to be unanimous, there's only one way to make that happen.
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GET RID OF ALL THE OPPOSING VOTES.
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- What?
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- Mom never liked you.
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Here you go, Ella.
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Lunch time.
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What?
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Don't...
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How dare you?
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I don't want 'em.
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Well, he's got a motorcycle.
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- Yeah, well, motorcycles, are unsafe.
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Thank you.
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Is it a Harley?
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Uh -huh.
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My mind...
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started picturing things like Like, really vivid.
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Things.
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Which car would hit him first?
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Which of his bones? would shatter.
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the position his body would land on the ground.
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Exactly how long it would take him to bleed out.
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Thank you.
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detail After detail.
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Thank you.
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Excellent use of your special talents, son.
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One you can't take credit for, I'll remind you, since I know we self -actualize, so yay me.
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Yes, of course.
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But technically, I made you self -actualize, so.. team effort.
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A pie.
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- Who is more qualified than me?
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Good point.
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I ran hell for millennia.
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Have any of you run your own kingdom?
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even so much as a taco truck.
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Didn't think so.
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I'm not some bloody villain, Daniel.
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Well, if you're gonna be cruel about it, don't be coming to me for any favours.
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Don't worry, I won't.
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We swear, ah.
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I need a favor.
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What's hell like?
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- Pella's awesome.
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Really?
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- Huh?
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Oh, that's a relief.
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Your pain, torture, the screams of doomed souls.
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begging for the sweet release of a death that will never come.
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- Yeah.
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- Oh.
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Oh, you mean for you.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, hell's gonna suck, bro.
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Dad, what are you doing?
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Just making myself useful.
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Tightening up fittings, replacing washers.
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Don't want to flood on our hands.
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You know?
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Okay, so how does this work?
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Do I, you gonna pick me up or do I, do I just sort of climb up?
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Okay.
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No. Okay, so just so you know, I may pass out. Or puke. Or both.
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Okay, I'm ready.
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I can't think of anyone I would trust more with our old home.
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- Thank you.
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- - Come on. to masochine.
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Queen of hell.
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I was thinking Mazza queen. But whatever.
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Where were you last night at 8 :00 p .m.?
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- Giving a reading.
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to programming exec At Fox.
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Oh good luck with that like like when when Dan and I pulverized that gang together I'm sorry.
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Spirloff.
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Mm -hmm.
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Mm -hmm.
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I don't care if you die.
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- Thank you.
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That's the sweetest thing anyone's ever said to me.
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Off my befall, brothers and sisters!
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That is so sexy.
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Not now.
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Right. Of course.
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- Definitely later.
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It'll be nice to have some alone time.
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- I'm just gonna be.
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phone.
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I...
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And your dad.
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Chloe? And my mom.
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Oh, ready for our double -decker date?
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Maybe military school isn't the answer.
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Patricie.
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You know, to get her back on the street an hour before she, uh, It's a-- You know?
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Thank you.
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Dan, you think our 11 -year -old daughter is going to hell?
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I know.
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Maybe.
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Oh my.. me...
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Why This Lucifer Scene Is Perfect for English Practice
If you’re looking to learn English with YouTube, this 12-minute comedy clip from *Lucifer* season 5B is a goldmine. The dialogue is fast, funny, and full of everyday interactions—from awkward introductions to playful banter—making it ideal for improving your listening and speaking skills. Plus, the mix of casual and slightly formal language (like addressing "God"!) gives you a chance to practice different tones. Whether you’re working on shadowspeaks or just want to sound more natural, this video keeps things engaging.
5 Must-Learn Phrases from the Dialogue
- "Way ahead of you": Use this when you’ve already started or planned something someone suggests. Example: "Can you pick up milk?" "Way ahead of you—I got it this morning."
- "I’m at peace with it": Show you’ve accepted a flaw or situation. Example: "My cooking’s not great, but I’m at peace with it."
- "For the greater good": Justify a small sacrifice for a bigger benefit. Example: "I’ll skip dessert—for the greater good of my diet."
- "What a tragedy": Playfully exaggerate disappointment. Example: "They sold out of pizza? What a tragedy."
- "I prefer not to talk about this": Politely avoid a topic. Example: "How was the meeting?" "I prefer not to talk about this right now."
Shadowing Guide: Master This Scene Step-by-Step
Shadowing (or shadowspeak) is a great way to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to tackle this video:
- Watch once for context: Focus on the humor and story first—don’t stress about words. Notice how characters react to each other.
- Break it into 30-second clips: Pause after each line, then repeat it immediately, mimicking the tone and speed. Pay attention to short pauses (like "Wow. Huh?")—they add naturalness.
- Focus on intonation: Chloe’s "respectfully, sir" is firm but polite—copy that rise in pitch. Dan’s "Cuckoo!" is playful—raise your voice to match.
- Record yourself: Compare your version to the video. Did you hit the stressed words (like "TERRIBLE father")? Adjust until it sounds similar.
- Practice daily: Spend 5 minutes a day on one clip. Over time, you’ll notice your speaking flows more naturally.
This scene’s mix of humor and real emotion makes english speaking practice feel less like work and more like fun. So grab your headphones, hit play, and start shadowing—your fluency will thank you!
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.