Shadowing Practice: No Hard Feelings: Percy Meets Maddie | Full Romantic Comedy Movie Clip | Jennifer Lawrence | RMC - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Okay, then why don't you date Percy and the Buick is yours?
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And don't just date him, you know?
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Get to know him, because he's a really good kid.
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So when you say date him, do you mean date him or date him?
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Yes.
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Yeah, that's correct.
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Date him.
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Date him hard.
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Okay.
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I'll date his brains out.
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So, is he in his room?
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Should I jump out and surprise him?
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No, no, no, no, no, he's not here.
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He can't know about this.
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Nobody can know about this.
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No, nobody can know about this.
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Also, it would devastate him, which would kind of defeat the purpose of building up his confidence.
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Right, right.
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He volunteers at the animal shelter from 10 to 6, and we thought maybe you could go and just act like you want to adopt a dog.
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And I don't see this happening, but if Percy dates somebody the organic way...
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Got it.
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Better get to work.
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Yeah.
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I'm drifting, I'm drifting, I'm drifting, I'm drifting.
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Hi, can I interest you in some unconditional love?
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Looking for something to slobber on you?
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Can he help me?
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Well, he mostly works with the dogs.
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I deal with the people.
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You have a weird energy.
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Don't worry, I've been neutered.
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I want him.
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Percy, can you help this lady?
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Mind if I touch your wiener?
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What?
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Your dog.
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Oh.
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Yeah.
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Um, how can I help you?
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Um, I want to adopt a dog.
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Oh, yeah.
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It's a cool cartoon.
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It's anime.
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Yeah, animated.
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That's what I said.
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Um, excuse me.
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I need your help.
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Oh, sorry.
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Okay.
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What kind of dog are you looking to adopt?
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Well, I wish I could adopt them all.
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Which is the most fucked up?
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Um, the most messed up is Milo.
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This is Milo.
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He's been here the longest.
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He was a drug dog for the state police, but they forced him into retirement because he got addicted to C-O-C-A-I-N-E.
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Cocaine?
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Oh, no!
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Milo!
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Milo!
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Milo!
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If he hears the word, he gets triggered.
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Sorry, Milo.
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I'm fresh out.
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It's okay.
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It's okay.
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I'm gonna have to ask you a couple questions to make sure you're a suitable candidate.
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We have to do with everyone.
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It's the rules.
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Oh, a little rule follower, huh?
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Yeah, they're super important.
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So is there, like, an office or somewhere private?
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An office.
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I'm right this way.
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Great.
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Maddie Barker.
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I feel so far from you.
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Um, spouse?
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Um, currently single.
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Thank God, too.
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You can just have more fun, you know? Be spontaneous.
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Unmarried.
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Children?
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No, God, no. Too young.
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Having fun still, meeting new people.
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I love that.
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Childless.
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Why do you want to adopt a dog?
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Because I can't have dogs of my own.
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And what do you plan to do with a dog if you move?
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I'm not moving.
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What if you did?
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I've lived here my whole life.
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I'm not going anywhere.
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Oh, sorry.
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I didn't mean to pry.
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No, pry.
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Pry me open.
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Um.
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Oh, my God.
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Um...
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Oh, what?
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Already?
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Um, okay, sorry.
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I'm gonna have to send this application up to my supervisor.
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Oh, come on.
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There's gotta be more questions than that.
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Yes, there are, but I have to start closing up.
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So, yeah, you can go back another day, though.
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I might not want a dog another day.
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I want a dog right now.
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Well, then pet ownership may not be for you.
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You actually sound a lot like the kind of person we would normally take a dog from.
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How about I give you a ride home, and we can keep talking?
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You're on the way.
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How do you know where I live?
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Your parents told me.
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What?
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It's on your school bag.
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Everything under control?
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Um, hey, Crispin, what's the company policy about leaving early?
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It's like we super can't do that, right?
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Would that be, you know, frowned upon?
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Oh, come on.
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Let's go.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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You can finish alone, right?
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Bet you do it all the time.
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Uh...
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Thanks.
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Bye.
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Okay, then.
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Approved.
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That's your car?
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It is for tonight.
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Actually, you know what?
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This sucks, but I just remembered I rode my bike here, so this is what...
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I'll go around this.
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Well, that's okay.
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I can just throw it in the back.
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You can ride up front with me.
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Oh, come on.
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I won't bite.
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Unless you want me to.
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Okay, but no biting.
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I mean, yeah, whatever.
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I've been with girls a couple times.
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Where's the rest of my seatbelt?
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It's a lap belt.
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Just pretend you're on an airplane.
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I'll be your flight attendant.
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Why is the flight attendant flying the plane?
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Because I've killed the pilot and taken over the plane.
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You're my hostage.
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Spook!
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Spook!
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Spook!
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Spook!
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Spook!
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This isn't the way to my house.
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It's a shortcut.
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Give me that.
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What are you doing?
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Our generation and our phones, huh?
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We're home.
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Ooh.
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What you got down there?
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Something for me?
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Why?
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You tried kidnapping me!
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I can't kidnap you.
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You're 19.
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Grow up.
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You put me in a van and you took my phone.
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If I were kidnapping you, would I give you all my personal information first?
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God, why couldn't you have used your rape whistle?
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Why would I have a rape whistle?
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Why do you have fucking mace?
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Sorry.
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Will you get the hose, please?
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Uh, it's broken.
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Is the water on?
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You have to turn the water on?
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Are you fucking with me?
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I just thought maybe it was our day.
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The spigot.
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The spigot!
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Okay.
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God.
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Oh.
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Ugh.
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God.
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Stop!
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Fuck!
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Stop spraying me with things!
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I'm sorry.
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I'm trying to help!
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I'm sorry.
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Ugh!
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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Ugh.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm so sorry.
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I just didn't know what you were trying to do.
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I just thought you were hot.
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You think I'm hot?
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Yeah.
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I think you're super hot.
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Well, maybe we should go on a date then?
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I'll go throw another dress on.
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Oh, no, I didn't mean now.
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I meant, like, you know, tomorrow.
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Like, a real date.
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Oh.
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Yeah, that's better.
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Okay.
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Tomorrow, then.
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Thank you for the ride.
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Bye.

About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, you will practice English speaking skills through a delightful romantic comedy movie clip featuring characters Percy and Maddie. The dialogue provides a great opportunity to focus on conversational phrases, humor, and light-hearted interactions. As you listen and repeat, you’ll enhance your ability to express emotions and intentions, making your spoken English more natural and fluid. This exercise aligns with IELTS speaking practice, helping you develop a greater command over everyday English used in social settings.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Date him: A casual way to say that you are going to romantically engage with someone.
  • Get to know: To spend time with someone to understand them better.
  • Devastate: To cause someone great emotional pain.
  • Adopt a dog: To take a dog from a shelter to keep as a pet.
  • Unconditional love: Love without conditions or limitations, often used to describe the affection pets have for their owners.
  • Weird energy: A phrase used to describe someone whose behavior feels unusual or unexpected.
  • Help you: An offer of assistance in a friendly manner.
  • Looking for something to slobber on you: A humorous way to talk about adopting a dog that might drool.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your english speaking practice, try shadowing the dialogue in this clip. Start by listening to small portions of the conversation, focusing on the intonation and rhythm of the characters’ speech. Since the tone is light and playful, emulate their energy while practicing. Use the shadow speech technique by pausing the video after a line and repeating it aloud, mimicking the speed and pronunciation you hear.

The characters in this clip speak at a medium pace, making it ideal for shadowing. Aim to match their inflection and emotional tone, especially when they use humor or express feelings. You can use phrases like "I want him" or "Well, he mostly works with the dogs" to practice speaking conversationally while conveying clear messages. Additionally, try practicing these phrases in different contexts to enhance your fluency and adaptability in real-life conversations. This method not only builds confidence but also prepares you for scenarios you might encounter during IELTS speaking practice.

By incorporating these techniques into your routine and leveraging the insights from this video clip, you'll find yourself improving in no time, sharpening valuable skills in both casual and formal English settings.

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.