Shadowing Practice: My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) | Scene: Real food - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Now we've got to get Dr. Steve something to eat.
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Oh, you're right.
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He should have no excuses not to work.
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Lupin!
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Hands on the wheel!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Darling, when the party is over, I'm going to take you home for the night.
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Anything that your heart desires, will be your one without a fight.
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If your sister lay your hand, you won't want to go to bed.
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All you want to do is jump, in the corner of a new it whole night.
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That's what we need.
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Whole night, we dancing whole night.
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Yeah, yeah!
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Why, mama?
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Look there!
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You see, well...
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Darling, when the party is over I'm gonna take you home for the night.
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Anything but your heart desire.
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$416.80.
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What's this?
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It's a diamond.
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I'm sorry, we don't take diamonds at this branch.
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Money only.
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How much you got anything smaller?
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What did I just do?
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It's called a sneeze from the flower, but only humans are supposed to do it.
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What did it feel like?
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Very funny.
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Very good.
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Very liberating.
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This is my house.
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Well, I actually had a good time.
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Maybe we could do it again sometime?
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Yeah, maybe next time we can even dance.
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I am starving.
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Okay.
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Come on.
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Just what I needed.
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Boy, I could have a banquet down this block.
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We've got work to do.
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All right.
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I'm not sure how to do it.
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I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry. Did you see this?
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Uncle Ron's new invention?
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It's an all-snap shirt where the snaps look like buttons.
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Great, huh?
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Except they rust in the wash.
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Morning, dear.
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Good morning.
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Good morning.
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I made you breakfast, my family.
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So that's what you've been up to.
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Mm-hmm.
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Did you sleep well?
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Yes. Did you?
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Hello?
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Oh, Dr. Budlong.
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How are you?
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I'm fine, thank you.
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No, I don't know Dr. Sagan personally.
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The president's most secret, none more secret.
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Oh.
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Huh?
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Well, I've been thinking too.
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About the explosion and the damage and everything.
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Maybe...
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Really?
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You mean it.
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When can I start back?
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Oh, no. Not today.
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Today's my honeymoon.
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Yeah, a foreign gal.
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Oh, she's a head spinner.
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Uh-huh, fine.
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Yeah.
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Thank you.
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Surely you and Skippy must remember from your own experience.
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Budlong, this is Mrs. Mills.
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Ignore my husband on anything but science.
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He'll be there in 15 minutes, maybe less.
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Yes, bye.
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Sweetie, wait a minute.
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I don't want to go into work today.
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Today's our honeymoon.
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I want to clean the place up for you.
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I'll clean this house so you don't see a dust.
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I am Dutch.
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Did you ever see a dirty street in the Hague?
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We are ready to clean.
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Well, great.
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Let's do it together.
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Now we can watch my Durante tapes.
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Let's put an end to this silly argument right now.
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I'll arm rest of you for it.
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Winter cleans.
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Come on.
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You sure you really want to do this?
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Come on, come on.
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One, two, three.
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Okay, lady wins.
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Now let's eat right up and get to work.
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That's quite a forearm you got there.
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And remember the thrust.
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400 megawatts in lightning just isn't enough to go extra galactic.
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Uh, what's this?
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Your martini.
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Would you like one, dear?
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No, thank you.
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Oh, yes, and...
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Oh, and finally, your turkey.
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Dig right in, eat fast, solve all your problems, and fulfill yourself.
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I am going to make the beds.
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Wow.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills by analyzing a fun and engaging scene from the classic movie My Stepmother Is an Alien. As we explore dialogue from the transcript, you will focus on enhancing your pronunciation, intonation, and understanding of conversational expressions. This activity aligns perfectly with the concept of shadowing, where you imitate the speech patterns of native speakers in real-time. By utilizing the technique of shadowspeaks, you can learn contextually rich English phrases and improve your fluency while enjoying entertaining content.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Starving - Feeling very hungry.
  • Desire - A strong feeling wanting to have something.
  • Banquet - A large meal or feast.
  • Excuses - Reasons for not doing something.
  • Sneeze - A sudden expulsion of air through the nose and mouth.
  • Liberating - Making one feel free.
  • Whole night - Refers to an entire evening or duration of time.
  • Anything smaller? - A common phrase used to ask if there is something of lesser value.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, here are some tailored practice tips for effective shadowing using the scene's dialogue. Firstly, watch the video at a slower speed; this will help you catch every word clearly. Then, start by listening to a sentence or phrase and repeat it immediately after you hear it. Aim for accuracy in your pronunciation and try to match the intonation of the speakers. You can utilize a shadowing app for this purpose, allowing you to record your attempts and compare them to the original audio.

Pay special attention to the emotional tones captured during the dialogue. For instance, the playful nature of asking, "What did it feel like?" can influence how you mimic it. By practicing these aspects, you’ll not only improve your language skills but also gain confidence in using English in everyday situations. Remember, the more you practice shadow speech, the more natural your English will sound. Enjoy the process of learning English with YouTube, and don’t hesitate to revisit scenes that resonate with you for additional practice.

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.