Shadowing Practice: Mike Quits From Pearson Hardman | Suits - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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I'd been working six months when Mr. Hunt started asking me to work more, order dinner, one night.
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Late, he tried to have sex with me.
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The next day, I requested a change in assignments.
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Two months later, I was fired for having a bad attitude.
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- Yeah.
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This is ridiculous.
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Wipe that smirk off your face.
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You're not even supposed to be here.
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Mr. Hunt has every right to be here.
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Now, Ms. Webster, After working for Devlin McGregor, you-- Then went on to waitress at Hooter's.
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Right?
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Yes, I did.
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Place that advertises the...
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sexuality of his waitstaff, correct?
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You'll have to ask them that.
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I'm asking you.
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And she's not answering.
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Move on.
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Ms. Webster.
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- Thank you.
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Would you say that you're a.. truthful person.
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Yes?
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So when you said earlier that you had never been arrested for a crime, You were, uh...
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You were speaking the truth.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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So, in 1993, then, you were not arrested for stealing $1 ,000 worth of jewelry from the Willow Grove Mall in Pennsylvania.
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I was 17. That was one mistake.
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Those records were supposed to be sealed.
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So when you say those records were sealed, what you mean to say is you thought you could get away with a lie.
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No, that's not it.
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You're making it seem different than it is.
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I'm sorry.
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You were arrested in your past, and you lied about it here under oath.
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That making it seem different than what it is?
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No answer.
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All right.
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Um...
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Let me ask you this.
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Since you've lied here once, what's to make us believe you're not lying about Mr. Hunt?
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Well...
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Thank you.
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How the hell did you miss that arrest?
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I did every background check we have.
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Did he grill her like I told you to?
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It was a sealed record, Harvey.
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Damn it, I knew it.
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Fix it.
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Ah!
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- Joanna, wait, please.
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- This is why I didn't want to testify.
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They twist something from a hundred years ago and make me look like a liar.
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They make it sound like what he did to me didn't happen.
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- Look, it doesn't matter, right?
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I just, I need you to testify on Friday and keep this case alive.
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We don't have time to find anyone else before.
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Would you please wait?
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- No, I'm not waiting.
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You promised this wouldn't happen, and it did.
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Don't contact me again, please.
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Bye.
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What happened with the witness?
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Thank you.
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Nothing.
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Nothing happened.
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I couldn't fix it.
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Thank you.
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So you're gonna quit?
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- - Either that or have Lewis Lipp fire me.
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What are you talking about?
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My first day, Lewis fired Gary Lipsky for screwing up a case.
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He said if I did the same thing, I'd be gone just as fast.
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Well, you go back to the witness's house and get her to testify again.
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I tried.
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There's no way.
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There's always a way.
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Then why don't you go and convince her?
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Because you screwed it up.
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Oh, and you don't give a damn about the client.
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Right.
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It's not my job.
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Does your job include giving a damn about me?
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Because the least you could do is offer to stand up to Louis for me.
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I put my ass in the life.
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But it turns out you may have had the balls to get this job.
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But you don't have the courage to stick it out when it gets tough.
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That's not true.
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Isn't it?
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You've had one foot out the door since you got here.
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What are you talking about?
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I'm talking about that briefcase being locked in your desk.
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Yeah, I saw it, and I know what it is.
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It's your backup planning case.
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This doesn't work out.
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You can make some quick cash and go right back to the life you told me you didn't want to lead.
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So if you want to quit, Go ahead, but this isn't because of Lewis.
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And it isn't because of me.
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It's because you're afraid you might have to admit that you're not as smart as you think you are.
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If you're here in the morning, I'll know I still have an associate.
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Why This Suits Clip Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice
This intense courtroom dialogue from *Suits* is a goldmine for learners aiming to boost their speaking skills. The rapid back-and-forth, emotional tone, and natural phrasing mirror real-life conversations, making it ideal for shadowspeaks or shadow speak practice. Unlike scripted language drills, the clip’s urgency and nuance train your ear to catch subtle cues—critical for exams like IELTS speaking practice. Plus, the mix of formal (legal terms) and informal (colloquial rebuttals) speech helps you adapt to diverse contexts.
Breaking Down Natural English Phrasing
Let’s unpack three lines that sound authentic and why they work:
- “Wipe that smirk off your face.” This direct command uses casual phrasing (“smirk off your face”) to convey frustration—common in heated exchanges. Notice the sharp intonation on “wipe” to emphasize urgency.
- “You’ll have to ask them that.” A polite yet evasive response, this line shows how to deflect questions without being rude. The contraction “you’ll” and relaxed structure (“ask them that”) make it sound natural, not rehearsed.
- “That making it seem different than what it is?” A fragmented question (missing “is”) reflects how people speak under pressure. This colloquial structure is key for sounding like a native—perfect for improving English pronunciation.
A Simple Shadowing Routine to Master This Clip
Use this repeat-and-record loop to turn the dialogue into active speaking skills:
- Listen once: Focus on the rhythm and tone of each speaker. Note how pauses and volume shift with emotion.
- Shadow immediately: Pause after each line and repeat it, mimicking the speed, intonation, and stress. This shadowing site-worthy exercise trains your mouth to move like a native.
- Record yourself: Compare your version to the clip. Did you catch the sharp “damn it” or the hesitant “I was 17”? Adjust for clarity and flow.
- Role-play: Swap parts with a partner (or imagine it) to practice responding in real time—essential for IELTS speaking practice, where spontaneity matters.
By focusing on natural phrasing and emotional delivery, this clip transforms passive listening into active mastery. Whether you’re using a shadowing site or practicing alone, this routine will sharpen your pronunciation and confidence in no time.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if I did the same thing, I'd be · If you're here in the morning, I'll know |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was fired · been arrested · were not arrested |
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.