Shadowing Practice: Mike Pleads with Harvey to Trust Him | Suits - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Is he free?
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Not for you.
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How much did he tell you?
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He didn't have to tell me.
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face.
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- You heard him.
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- Maybe he did the same to me.
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Get in there. And be careful.
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Harvey.
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We talked about this, right?
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Barging into my office?
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I'm not leaving till you hear me out.
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You want to bet?
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You owe it to me.
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Oh, I owe it to you?
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Yeah.
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Look, this is not my fault, all right?
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Lewis made me do it.
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Lewis did, right.
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He put a gun to your head and made you smoke pot.
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Yeah, he did.
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He pulled out the drug test, which I failed, by the way, and then he told me that if I didn't smoke pot to help him land this new client, that he'd fire me.
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- Oh, my God.
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It's not so different than asking someone out for drinks, is it?
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You and I had a deal.
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I'm sorry.
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And if next time Lewis asks you to do something that I told you not to do, what then?
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I told you that I did not have a choice.
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Oh, because he had a gun to your head.
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Yes!
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And what are your choices if someone puts a gun to your head?
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What are you talking about?
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You do what they say or they shoot you.
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Wrong.
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You take the gun, or you pull out a bigger one, or you call their bluff, or you do any one of 146 other things.
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If you can't think for yourself, maybe you aren't cut out for this.
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I can and I am.
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Look, I did what I had to do.
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I made the best out of a bad situation, which is what I am good at, which is what you hired me to do in the first place.
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Yeah, I hired you and I expect your loyalty.
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So if Lewis asks you to do something like that, you come to me first.
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Oh, right.
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Like when I came to you and you told me that I couldn't sit at the adult table.
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Right, I remember that.
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Or when you told me to go file the patent by myself.
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Like that?
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Excuse me?
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You know what?
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Maybe it's time you show me some loyalty.
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Do you know how long it was before I got to sit at the adult table?
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It was when I brought in my first client, which I don't recall you having done it.
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And when you screwed up that patent and Wyatt went apeshit on me, I didn't put that on you.
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I took it on myself because that's my job.
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And it's your job to do what I say when I say it.
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So if you're talking about loyalty, You better god damn earn it.
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It's a brother!
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Thank you.
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He said, "I'm sorry," and I meant it.
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Harvey.
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I want you to trust-- I need you to trust me, OK?
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And I will work as hard as I can, as long as it takes, to make that happen.
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You-- you don't even have to pay me, all right?
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I'll work for free.
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. For free.
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Well, I meant not forever, just like as a probationary thing.
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Donna, tell Wyatt I'm on my way over.
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You never have to press a button on me.
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Got it.
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And Jessica wants to see Mike in her office right now.
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- Louis told me what you did at the club.
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I bet he didn't tell you the whole story.
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You told me enough to impress me.
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New business is hard.
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People will promise you the world, but until they sign that engagement letter, means nothing.
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I don't know.
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What you told Tom Keller?
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But bring a client in at your age.
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That reminds me of Harvey.
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Jessica, before we get started, there's something in the retainer that Tom pointed out.
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It's not a big deal, really.
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We were just...
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No, no, no, no, no, no. Like I said, we're here to make you happy.
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Right?
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I thought you wanted nothing to do with him.
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I didn't.
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Then I thought about it.
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You may not be a very good person, A bottle of deviousness is the sort of thing you live for in a good lawyer.
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I mean, the other guy I was with, he was too nice.
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We were buddies, we went to school together.
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It's time I grew up.
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I got a real shark.
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Well, I had no intention of being that way to get your business.
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That's exactly why I insisted that you be my point, man.
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I want someone being devious for me, not to me.
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What?
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It's just, Lewis never would have told Jessica that I existed, let alone that I helped him if you hadn't done that.
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Anyway, I see it.
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If the three of us stick together, we'll make a pretty good team.
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You know, I've got a better idea.
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Bye.
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- Yeah.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on enhancing their spoken English by practicing dialogues from the popular TV series "Suits." The selected transcript features a conversation that illustrates conflict resolution, loyalty, and decision-making in professional contexts. By engaging with the material, you will improve your ability to express complex ideas and build your vocabulary in scenarios that mirror real-life situations. Additionally, this exercise will help you develop a more natural speaking style through effective use of the shadowing technique.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Free: To be available or not occupied.
  • Owe: To have a moral obligation to repay or show gratitude.
  • Deal: An agreement or arrangement.
  • Gun to your head: A phrase used to indicate someone has no choice but to comply with a demand.
  • Loyalty: A commitment to support or defend someone.
  • Client: A person or organization that uses the services or advice of a professional.
  • Do something that I told you not to do: A phrase indicating disobedience or failure to follow instructions.
  • Adult table: Figurative speech for the group dealing with serious matters.

Practice Tips

To utilize the shadowing technique effectively with this video, follow these tips:

  • Watch in Segments: Pay attention to small clips of the dialogue. The conversation flows rapidly, so breaking it down into sections will help you keep up.
  • Focus on Tone and Emotion: Notice the emotional tone behind phrases, especially in disagreements. Emulating the shadow speech can enhance your expressive skills.
  • Repeat Aloud: After listening to a segment, pause and repeat it aloud. This will help you improve your English pronunciation as you mimic the intonation and rhythm of the original speakers.
  • Utilize Subtitles: If available, use subtitles to follow along. This will not only aid your understanding but also reinforce your vocabulary.
  • Practice Timing: The characters in "Suits" often speak quickly. Try to match their speed as you practice, which is essential in everyday conversations.

By consistently engaging with the dialogue and implementing these tips, you'll learn English with YouTube in a fun and effective way, ultimately perfecting your speaking abilities and boosting your confidence in various situational dialogues.

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.