Shadowing Practice: My brother doesn't share his girlfriend! || STEVE HARVEY - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Do you know a lot of stuff?
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Do you know a lot of stuff?
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Yeah.
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Do you have a girlfriend?
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Well, Jack has one and her name is Devin.
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Who is Jack?
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One of my brothers.
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One of your brothers?
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She's pretty, isn't she?
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Yeah.
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You like Devin, don't you?
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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But she does, but Jack doesn't share her with me, but Devin does.
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No clapping for me.
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Jack doesn't share her with me.
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Well, the old stingy Jack.
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Gotta put the stop to that.
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Jack is messing up, man.
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Yeah.
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This is really good.
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Hey, I've got some President Flash cards here.
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Yeah.
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And I'm gonna hold them up.
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And then I say the names.
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The names.
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You say the names.
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Let's see, who is that?
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Grover Cleveland.
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What do you know about Grover Cleveland?
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He was president two separate times.
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Two separate times?
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Yes.
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Did y'all know that?
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Ain't no way in the world you knew that.
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So, it goes Grover Cleveland,
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Okay, now let me ask you this right here.
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Grover Cleveland.
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Who is this?
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Barack Obama.
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Yes!
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Tell me, what's a fun fact about President Obama?
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He won a Grammy Award.
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How do you know that?
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President Barack won a Grammy Award.
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Yeah!
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Hey, take them looks off your face.
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I got a four-year-old blowing y'alls mind.
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Yeah, I do.
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There was some people checking me,
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trying to win, Brock ain't win though.
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Yes he did.
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All right, let me try this one right here.
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Got it, Ulysses S.
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Grant.
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Yeah, that's who it is.
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Yes, it's Ulysses S.
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Grant.
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What can you say about Ulysses S.
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Grant?
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He got a speeding ticket on his horse.
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Got nowhere checking that.
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Okay, let me see if you know this one right here.
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Who's that?
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William Howard Taft.
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Do you know anything about him?
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He got stuck in the White House bathtub.
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He got what?
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Stuck in the bathtub.
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Oh, he got stuck in the bathtub.
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Because he was too big.
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So they replaced the bathtub.
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He got stuck in the bathtub.
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He got stuck in the bathtub.
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Yes.
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Okay.
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I said uh oh.
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Uh oh.
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What about this one?
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Look.
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Thomas Jefferson.
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Are you serious?
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He got all of them right.
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What do you know about Thomas Jefferson?
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He was not a very good public speaker,
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but he was excellent writer.
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He wasn't a good public speaker.
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Well.
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You my man, I like you, man.
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Thanks.
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Yeah, because you're like really the sharpest kid.
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Oh yeah.
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Yeah.
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Oh yeah, baby.
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Yeah.
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Oh yeah, baby.
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Yeah, no doubt about it.
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No doubt about it.
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I said I'm about it,
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me and Tommy on the block.
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Making it happen, we know the president's drop.
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Yeah, all right, let me see.
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Who is that?
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Look at that, let me show you this.
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Look, who is this?
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John Quincy Adams.
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Who?
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John Quincy Adams.
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How does he know that?
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My favorite view in English.
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He was the president?
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Yeah, my favorite view in English was his second language.
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English was his second language?
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Yes, see?
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Tommy, I'm impressed with you.
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Thanks.
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I got a surprise for you.
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You're gonna be the president one day, right?
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I want to.
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You want to.
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Hey, you ready?
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Come here, man.
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Look over there.
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Okay.
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So you can practice being president.
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See, this is Tommy for president,
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and this is a presidential motorcade,
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and when you take it home, it really works.
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You can really drive the car.
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Come on in here and get in and see what it look like.
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Come on over here.
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Okay.
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Yeah, get on in there, man.
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Get in the presidential motorcade.
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Okay.
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He said, okay.
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Got it.
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Get in, man.
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Shut the door.
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Boom, that's your ride.
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Tommy for president everybody.
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Tommy for president.
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Yeah, Tommy for president.
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About This Lesson

In this English speaking practice lesson, you will explore a fun and engaging conversation featuring family dynamics, friendship, and interesting facts about historical figures. By focusing on the dialogue, you will develop your speaking skills, including pronunciation, intonation, and conversational flow. This practice is particularly beneficial for those preparing for the IELTS speaking test, as you will encounter casual conversational structures that mimic real-life speaking situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Share - to allow others to use or enjoy something that belongs to you.
  • Stingy - unwilling to give or share resources; tight-fisted.
  • Fun fact - an interesting piece of information.
  • Presidents - leaders of a country, often associated with important historical events.
  • Two separate times - referring to something that happened or was done at different occasions.
  • Award - a prize or honor given for achievement.
  • Clapping - applauding or striking one's hands together as a sign of approval or enjoyment.

Practice Tips

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

  • Watch and Listen: Begin by watching the video without trying to speak. Pay attention to the tone and rhythm of the conversation. Notice the emotions and expressions used by the speakers.
  • Slow it Down: If the video plays too quickly, consider slowing down the playback speed. This will help you better understand the pronunciation and inflections of each word, making it easier to shadow speak.
  • Repeat and Mimic: As you listen, pause the video after each sentence or phrase. Repeat what you've heard, trying to match the speaker’s tone and pacing. This is an excellent method to improve your English speaking practice.
  • Focus on Phrases: Instead of repeating word for word, concentrate on key vocabulary. For example, when you hear the word “stingy,” practice using it in your own sentences. This will enhance your vocabulary for the IELTS speaking practice.
  • Record Yourself: Use a recording device to capture your voice as you practice. Playback the recording to compare your speech with the original. Pay attention to pronunciation, rhythm, and any areas that need improvement.

With consistent practice using these strategies, you will expand your English speaking skills, allowing for more natural and fluent conversations.

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.

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