Shadowing Practice: 🎧 Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Level A1-A2 - TÁN GÁI PHẦN 2 - | Listening English Podcast |🎯 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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Welcome to my channel, let's practice your listening skill.
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With video level A1 to A2, and the topic is, Flirting Part 2.
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Now listen carefully.
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Tom, I need to talk to you right now.
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Hey, Jerry, so how did it go?
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Did Mary love milk tea?
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Did she read the note?
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Did she smile at you?
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She smiled.
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See, I told you, it worked.
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You owe me dinner, my friend.
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She smiled because she was laughing at me, Tom.
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What?
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She picked up the cup, she found the note, she read it, and then she laughed.
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Not a small laugh, a big, loud laugh.
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She showed the note to her friend Linda.
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Linda also laughed.
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Then Linda showed it to her other friend Amy.
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Amy laughed too.
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Then the whole table was laughing.
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Five girls, Tom.
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Five girls all looking at me and laughing at the same time.
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Oh.
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And then Mary said, Jerry, you are so funny.
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She put the note in her pocket and kept eating her lunch like nothing happened.
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And where was the dinosaur?
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I was standing there alone looking like an idiot and no dinosaur came.
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Yes, about that.
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The dinosaur suit was a little too big and I couldn't see anything inside.
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So I walked into a trash can and fell down near the school gate and some kids took a video.
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Tom.
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I'm sorry, but the good news is...
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There is no good news.
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I gave a girl a map joke on a piece of paper like a 10-year-old boy
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and she laughed at me in front of everyone.
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This is your plan?
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This is your experience from romantic movies?
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Okay, okay, calm down.
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Sit, drink some water.
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Flirting is not like going shopping.
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You cannot just buy a girlfriend in one or two days.
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It takes time.
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That dinosaur thing was just step one to get her attention.
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Now she definitely remembers you.
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That is a success.
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That was step one.
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Step one almost killed me, Tom.
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But you survived, and now Mary knows you like her.
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She thinks I'm funny.
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Not in a good way, in a clown way.
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Funny is not bad.
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Funny means she is comfortable with you.
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She didn't ignore you.
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She didn't walk away.
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She kept the note, Jerry.
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She put it in her pocket.
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That's true.
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Yes.
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A girl who doesn't care throws the note in the trash.
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A girl who keeps it is thinking about it later.
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You really believe that?
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100%.
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Now, let's talk about step two.
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There's a step two? Of course.
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Step two is ask her to go to the cinema.
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Just like that?
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Just like that.
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But you don't say, I like you, please go with me.
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You say it like a friend.
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You say, hey, Mary, I want to watch that new movie this weekend.
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Do you want to come?
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That's it?
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That's it.
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Keep it relaxed.
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No big speech.
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No flower.
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No paper note with map jokes.
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Okay.
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That actually sounds normal.
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I can do that.
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And when she says yes.
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What if she says no?
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She will say yes.
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How do you know?
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Because she kept the note, Jerry.
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Keep up.
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Okay, okay.
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So when she says yes, what do I do at the cinema?
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First, you buy the tickets before she arrives.
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So when she comes, everything is already ready.
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Girls like that.
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It shows you planned ahead.
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Okay, buy tickets early.
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Got it.
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Second, ask her what snack she wants.
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Don't just buy popcorn.
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Ask her.
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Let her choose.
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It's a small thing, but it matters.
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Ask about snacks.
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Okay.
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Third, and this is important, during the movie, don't stare at her face.
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Why would I stare at her face?
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Because you like her and you will want to watch her reaction instead of the movie.
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Don't do it.
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It's creepy.
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Watch the movie. Be normal.
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Okay, watch movie, be normal.
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Got it.
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After the movie, ask her what she thought about it.
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Start talking.
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Ask questions.
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Listen to her answers.
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Don't just talk about yourself.
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What kind of questions?
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Easy questions, like which part did you like the most?
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Or did the ending surprise you?
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Small things, just to keep the conversation going.
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That doesn't sound too hard.
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It's not hard.
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You already talk to her every day.
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Just do the same thing, but in a nicer place. And food?
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Should we eat after?
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Yes, good thinking.
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After the movie, you say, I'm a little hungry.
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Do you want to get something to eat?
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Don't say, let me take you to dinner.
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Too serious.
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Just say you're hungry.
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Very casual.
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And if she says yes to food too?
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Then, during dinner, you talk more.
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But this time, go a little deeper.
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Ask her things like, what do you want to do after school?
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Or, what kind of places do you like?
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Let her talk.
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People like talking about themselves.
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You just listen and remember everything.
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I'm good at remembering things about her.
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I already know her favorite drink.
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Use that.
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At dinner, order her favorite drink for her without asking.
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She will notice.
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Oh, that's smooth, actually.
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I know.
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I learned from a movie. Which movie?
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I don't remember the name, but the guy was very handsome and it worked for him.
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Great.
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Very reliable source.
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Jerry, one more thing.
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What are you going to wear?
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My usual clothes?
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No, not your usual clothes.
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Your usual clothes are fine for school, but this is different.
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Wear a clean white shirt, blue jeans, and nice white shoes.
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And don't forget to spray some good perfume.
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Girls love clean, good-smelling guys.
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Simple but super cool.
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White shirt, jeans, and perfume.
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Got it.
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But what do we do after the movie?
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Where do we go for dinner and expensive restaurant?
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No, you don't have a lot of money, remember?
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Take her to a cozy fried chicken shop or a small pizza place.
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It is comfortable and fun.
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During dinner, you need to talk to her.
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Talk about what?
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I always get nervous and freeze.
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Don't talk about school or homework.
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That is boring.
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Ask her about her hobbies.
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Ask, what music do you like?
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Or where do you want to travel?
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Listen to her carefully, smile, and look into her eyes.
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Show her that you care about her thoughts.
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Okay, ask about hobbies, listen carefully, look into her eyes.
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No dinosaurs.
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Exactly.
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Go send her a message right now.
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Say, hey Mary, I have two tickets for a scary movie this Friday.
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Do you want to go with me and grab some pizza?
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Okay, I am typing the message now and sent.
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Oh my god, my hands are shaking, Tom.
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Don't worry, buddy.
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This time, the plan is perfect.
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Wait.
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Mary is replying.
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She says, sure, I love horror movies, and you don't need to wear a dinosaur suit this time, right?
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See?
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I told you.
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She likes your humor.
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Now, go wash your white shirt, boyfriend.
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Okay, thank you, Tom.
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Wish me luck.
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Tom, I need to talk to you right now.
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Hey, Jerry.
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So, how did it go?
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Did Mary love milk tea?
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Did she read the note?
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Did she smile at you?
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She smiled.
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See?
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I told you.
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It worked.
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You owe me dinner, my friend.
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She smiled because she was laughing at me, Tom.
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What?
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She picked up the cup, she found the note, she read it, and then she laughed.
209
Not a small laugh, a big, loud laugh.
210
She showed the note to her friend Linda.
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Linda also laughed.
212
Then Linda showed it to her other friend Amy.
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Amy laughed too.
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Then the whole table was laughing.
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Five girls, Tom.
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Five girls all looking at me and laughing at the same time.
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Oh.
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And then Mary said, Jerry, you are so funny.
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She put the note in her pocket and kept eating her lunch like nothing happened.
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And where was the dinosaur?
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I was standing there alone looking like an idiot and no dinosaur came.
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Yes, about that.
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The dinosaur suit was a little too big and I couldn't see anything inside, so I walked into a trash can and fell down near the school gate, and some kids took a video.
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Tom.
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I'm sorry, but the good news is...
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There is no good news.
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I gave a girl a map joke on a piece of paper like a ten-year-old boy, and she laughed at me in front of everyone.
228
This is your plan?
229
This is your experience from romantic movies?
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Okay, okay, calm down.
231
Sit, drink some water.
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Flirting is not like going shopping.
233
You cannot just buy a girlfriend in one or two days.
234
It takes time.
235
That dinosaur thing was just step one to get her attention.
236
Now she definitely remembers you.
237
That is a success.
238
That was step one.
239
Step one almost killed me, Tom.
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But you survived, and now Mary knows you like her.
241
She thinks I'm funny.
242
Not in a good way, in a clown way.
243
Funny is not bad.
244
Funny means she is comfortable with you.
245
She didn't ignore you.
246
She didn't walk away.
247
She kept the note, Jerry.
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She put it in her pocket.
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That's true.
250
Yes.
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A girl who doesn't care throws the note in the trash.
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A girl who keeps it is thinking about it later.
253
You really believe that?
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100%.
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Now, let's talk about step two.
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There's a step two? Of course.
257
Step two is ask her to go to the cinema.
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Just like that?
259
Just like that.
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But you don't say, I like you, please go with me.
261
You say it like a friend.
262
You say, hey Mary, I want to watch that new movie this weekend.
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Do you want to come?
264
That's it?
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That's it.
266
Keep it relaxed.
267
No big speech.
268
No flower.
269
No paper note with map jokes.
270
Okay, that actually sounds normal.
271
I can do that.
272
And when she says yes.
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What if she says no?
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She will say yes.
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How do you know?
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Because she kept the note, Jerry.
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Keep up.
278
Okay, okay.
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So when she says yes, what do I do at the cinema?
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First, you buy the tickets before she arrives.
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So when she comes, everything is already ready.
282
Girls like that.
283
It shows you planned ahead.
284
Okay, buy tickets early.
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Got it.
286
Second, ask her what snack she wants.
287
Don't just buy popcorn ask her let her choose it's a small thing
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but it matters ask about snacks okay third
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and this is important during the movie don't stare at her face why would i stare at her face
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because you like her
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and you will want to watch her reaction instead of the
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movie don't do it it's creepy watch the movie be normal okay Watch movie, be normal.
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Got it.
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After the movie, ask her what she thought about it.
295
Start talking.
296
Ask questions.
297
Listen to her answers.
298
Don't just talk about yourself.
299
What kind of questions?
300
Easy questions, like which part did you like the most?
301
Or did the ending surprise you?
302
Small things, just to keep the conversation going.
303
That doesn't sound too hard.
304
It's not hard.
305
You already talk to her every day.
306
Just do the same thing, but in a nicer place. And food?
307
Should we eat after?
308
Yes, good thinking.
309
After the movie, you say, I'm a little hungry.
310
Do you want to get something to eat?
311
Don't say, let me take you to dinner.
312
Too serious.
313
Just say you're hungry.
314
Very casual.
315
And if she says yes to food too?
316
Then during dinner, you talk more.
317
But this time, go a little deeper.
318
Ask her things like, what do you want to do after school?
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Or what kind of places do you like?
320
Let her talk.
321
People like talking about themselves.
322
You just listen and remember everything.
323
I'm good at remembering things about her.
324
I already know her favorite drink.
325
Use that.
326
At dinner, order her favorite drink for her without asking.
327
She will notice.
328
Oh, that's smooth, actually.
329
I know.
330
I learned from a movie. Which movie?
331
I don't remember the name, but the guy was very handsome and it worked for him.
332
Great.
333
Very reliable source.
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Jerry, one more thing.
335
What are you going to wear?
336
My usual clothes?
337
No, not your usual clothes.
338
Your usual clothes are fine for school, but this is different.
339
Wear a A clean white shirt, blue jeans, and nice white shoes.
340
And don't forget to spray some good perfume.
341
Girls love clean, good-smelling guys.
342
Simple but super cool.
343
White shirt, jeans, and perfume.
344
Got it.
345
But what do we do after the movie?
346
Where do we go for dinner and expensive restaurant?
347
No, you don't have a lot of money, remember?
348
Take her to a cozy fried chicken shop or a small pizza place.
349
It is comfortable and fun.
350
During dinner, you need to talk to her.
351
Talk about what?
352
I always get nervous and freeze.
353
Don't talk about school or homework.
354
That is boring.
355
Ask her about her hobbies.
356
Ask, what music do you like?
357
Or where do you want to travel?
358
Listen to her carefully, smile, and look into her eyes.
359
Show her that you care about her thoughts.
360
Okay, ask about hobbies, listen carefully, look into her eyes.
361
No dinosaurs.
362
Exactly.
363
Go send her a message right now.
364
Say, hey Mary, I have two tickets for a scary movie this Friday.
365
Do you want to go with me and grab some pizza?
366
Okay, I am typing the message now and sent.
367
Oh my god, my hands are shaking, Tom.
368
Don't worry, buddy.
369
This time, the plan is perfect.
370
Wait.
371
Mary is replying.
372
She says, sure, I love horror movies, and you don't need to wear a dinosaur suit this time, right?
373
See?
374
I told you.
375
She likes your humor.
376
Now, go wash your white shirt, boyfriend.
377
Okay, thank you, Tom.
378
Wish me luck.
379
Tom, I need to talk to you right now.
380
Hey, Jerry.
381
So, how did it go?
382
Did Mary love milk tea?
383
Did she read the note?
384
Did she smile at you?
385
She smiled.
386
See, I told you.
387
It worked.
388
You owe me dinner, my friend.
389
She smiled because she was laughing at me, Tom.
390
What?
391
She picked up the cup.
392
She found the note.
393
She read it.
394
And then she laughed.
395
Not a small laugh.
396
A big, loud laugh.
397
She showed the note to her friend Linda.
398
Linda also laughed.
399
Then Linda showed it to her other friend Amy.
400
Amy laughed too.
401
Then the whole table was laughing.
402
Five girls, Tom.
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Five girls all looking at me and laughing at the same time.
404
Oh.
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And then Mary said, Jerry, you are so funny.
406
She put the note in her pocket and kept eating her lunch like nothing happened.
407
And where was the dinosaur?
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I was standing there alone looking like an idiot and no dinosaur came.
409
Yes, about that.
410
The dinosaur suit was a little too big and I couldn't see anything inside, so I walked into a trash can and fell down near the school gate, and some kids took a video.
411
Tom.
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I'm sorry, but the good news is...
413
There is no good news.
414
I gave a girl a map joke on a piece of paper like a 10-year-old boy, and she laughed at me in front of everyone.
415
This is your plan?
416
This is your experience from romantic movies?
417
Okay, okay, calm down.
418
Sit, drink some water.
419
Flirting is not like going shopping.
420
You cannot just buy a girlfriend in one or two days.
421
It takes time.
422
That dinosaur thing was just step one to get her attention.
423
Now she definitely remembers you.
424
That is a success.
425
That was step one.
426
Step one almost killed me, Tom.
427
But you survived, and now Mary knows you like her.
428
She thinks I'm funny.
429
Not in a good way.
430
In a clown way.
431
Funny is not bad.
432
Funny means she is comfortable with you.
433
She didn't ignore you.
434
She didn't walk away.
435
She kept the note, Jerry.
436
She put it in her pocket.
437
That's true.
438
Yes.
439
A girl who doesn't care throws the note in the trash.
440
A girl who keeps it is thinking about it later.
441
You really believe that?
442
100%.
443
Now, let's talk about step two.
444
There's a step two? Of course.
445
Step two is ask her to go to the cinema.
446
Just like that?
447
Just like that.
448
But you don't say, I like you, please go with me.
449
You say it like a friend.
450
You say, hey Mary, I want to watch that new movie this weekend.
451
Do you want to come?
452
That's it?
453
That's it.
454
Keep it relaxed.
455
No big speech, no flower, no paper note with map jokes.
456
Okay, that actually sounds normal.
457
I can do that.
458
And when she says yes...
459
What if she says no?
460
She will say yes.
461
How do you know?
462
Because she kept the note, Jerry.
463
Keep up.
464
Okay, okay.
465
So when she says yes, what do I do at the cinema?
466
First, you buy the tickets before she arrives.
467
so when she comes, everything is already ready.
468
Girls like that.
469
It shows you planned ahead.
470
Okay, buy tickets early.
471
Got it.
472
Second, ask her what snack she wants.
473
Don't just buy popcorn.
474
Ask her.
475
Let her choose.
476
It's a small thing, but it matters.
477
Ask about snacks, okay?
478
Third, and this is important.
479
During the movie, don't stare at her face.
480
Why would I stare at her face?
481
Because you like her and you will want to watch her reaction instead of the movie.
482
Don't do it.
483
It's creepy.
484
Watch the movie. Be normal.
485
Okay, watch movie. Be normal.
486
Got it.
487
After the movie, ask her what she thought about it.
488
Start talking.
489
Ask questions.
490
Listen to her answers.
491
Don't just talk about yourself.
492
What kind of questions?
493
Easy questions, like which part did you like the most?
494
Or did the ending surprise you?
495
Small things, just to keep the conversation going.
496
That doesn't sound too hard.
497
It's not hard.
498
You already talk to her every day.
499
Just do the same thing, but in a nicer place. And food?
500
Should we eat after?
501
Yes, good thinking.
502
After the movie, you say, I'm a little hungry.
503
Do you want to get something to eat?
504
Don't say, let me take you to dinner.
505
Too serious.
506
Just say you're hungry.
507
Very casual.
508
And if she says yes to food too?
509
Then, during dinner, you talk more.
510
But this time, go a little deeper.
511
Ask her things like, what do you want to do after school?
512
Or, what kind of places do you like?
513
Let her talk.
514
People like talking about themselves.
515
You just listen and remember everything.
516
I'm good at remembering things about her.
517
I already know her favorite drink.
518
Use that.
519
At dinner, order her favorite drink for her without asking.
520
She will notice.
521
Oh, that's smooth, actually.
522
I know.
523
I learned from a movie. Which movie?
524
I don't remember the name, but the guy was very handsome and it worked for him.
525
Great.
526
Very reliable source.
527
Jerry, one more thing.
528
What are you going to wear?
529
My usual clothes?
530
No, not your usual clothes.
531
Your usual clothes are fine for school, but this is different.
532
Wear a clean white shirt, blue jeans, and nice white shoes.
533
And don't forget to spray some good perfume.
534
Girls love clean, good-smelling guys.
535
Simple but super cool.
536
White shirt, jeans, and perfume.
537
Got it.
538
But what do we do after the movie?
539
Where do we go for dinner and expensive restaurant?
540
No, you don't have a lot of money, remember?
541
Take her to a cozy fried chicken shop or a small pizza place.
542
It is comfortable and fun.
543
During dinner, you need to talk to her.
544
Talk about what?
545
I always get nervous and freeze.
546
Don't talk about school or homework.
547
That is boring.
548
Ask her about her hobbies.
549
Ask, what music do you like?
550
Or, where do you want to travel?
551
Listen to her carefully, smile, and look into her eyes.
552
Show her that you care about her thoughts.
553
Okay, ask about hobbies, listen carefully, look into her eyes.
554
No dinosaurs.
555
Exactly.
556
Go send her a message right now.
557
Say, hey Mary, I have two tickets for a scary movie this Friday.
558
Do you want to go with me and grab some pizza?
559
Okay, I am typing the message now and sent.
560
Oh my god, my hands are shaking, Tom.
561
Don't worry, buddy.
562
This time the plan is perfect.
563
Wait, Mary is replying.
564
She says, sure, I love horror movies and you don't need to wear a dinosaur suit this time, right?
565
See, I told you.
566
She likes your humor.
567
Now, go wash your white shirt, boyfriend friend.
568
OK, thank you, Tom.
569
Wish me luck.

Context & Background

The dialogue in this video takes place between two friends, Tom and Jerry, discussing Jerry's somewhat awkward attempt to flirt with a girl named Mary. The conversation unfolds with a mix of humor and embarrassment as Jerry shares his experiences with a dinosaur costume and a failed romantic gesture involving a funny note. This relatable scenario offers English learners insight into informal communication and social interactions, especially around flirting—a topic common in casual conversations.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “Did she smile at you?” - A common way to ask about someone's reaction.
  • “You owe me dinner, my friend.” - A friendly way to remind someone of a promise.
  • “You are so funny.” - A light-hearted compliment that can ease the mood.
  • “Calm down. Sit, drink some water.” - A caring suggestion to relax in stressful situations.
  • “It takes time.” - A reminder that relationships develop gradually.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Listen Actively: Begin by listening to the video without any distractions. Focus on the pronunciation and intonation of the speakers.
  2. Rewind and Replay: After an initial viewing, replay sections of the dialogue that you find challenging. Pay attention to how the characters express emotions and humor.
  3. Practice Shadow Speech: Use the shadowing technique by repeating phrases immediately after the speakers. This will help you align your speech patterns with native pronunciation and rhythm.
  4. Record Yourself: Use a shadowing app or other recording tools to capture your repetitions. Listen back to evaluate your pronunciation and delivery.
  5. Focus on Emotion: While practicing, try to capture the emotions behind the dialogue. This will not only improve your English pronunciation but also enhance your ability to communicate effectively in social contexts.

By following these steps and incorporating the shadowing technique, you can significantly improve your English speaking skills and gain confidence in everyday interactions. Remember, the more you practice, the better you will become!

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.