Shadowing Practice: Phim Friends season 1 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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There's nothing to tell.
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It's just some guy I work with.
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There's nothing to tell.
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It's just some guy I work with.
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There's nothing to tell.
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It's just some guy I work with.
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Come on.
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You're going out with the guy.
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There's gotta be something wrong with him.
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Come on, you're going out with the guy.
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There's gotta be something wrong with him.
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So does she have a hump?
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A hump and a hairpiece?
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Wait, does he eat chalk?
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Just cause I don't want her to go through what I went through with Carl.
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Just cause I don't want her to go through what I went through with Carl.
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Okay, everybody relax.
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This is not even a date.
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It's just two people going out to dinner and not having sex.
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Sounds like a date to me.
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Sounds like a date to me.
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Alright, so I'm back in high school.
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I'm standing in the middle of the cafeteria and I...
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I'm back in high school, I'm standing in the middle of the cafeteria and I realize I am totally naked.
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I realize I am totally naked.
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Then I look down and I realize there is a phone there.
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Instead of...
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That's right.
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All of a sudden, the phone starts to ring.
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And it turns out it's my mother.
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All of a sudden, the phone starts to ring.
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And it turns out it's my mother.
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Which is very, very weird, because she never calls me.
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All of a sudden, the phone starts to ring.
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And it turns out it's my mother.
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Which is very, very weird because she never calls me. Are you okay, sweetie?
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I just feel like someone reached down my throat, grabbed my small intestine, pulled it out of my mouth and tied it around my neck.
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Cookie?
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Carol moved her stuff out today.
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Carol moved her stuff out today.
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Let me get you some coffee.
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Thanks.
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Get you some coffee.
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Thanks.
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Ew.
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No, no, no, no, don't stop cleansing my aura.
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Don't just leave my aura alone.
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Okay?
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I'll be fine, alright?
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Really, everyone, I hope she'll be very happy.
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No, you're fine.
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Fine, alright?
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Really, everyone, I hope she'll be very happy.
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No, you're fine.
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I don't know.
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No, I don't.
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To hell with her!
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She left me!
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And you never knew she was a lesbian.
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And you never knew she was a lesbian.
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No, okay?
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Why does everyone keep fixating on that?
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Why does everyone keep fixating on that?
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She didn't know, How should I know?
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Sometimes I wish I was a lesbian.
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Did I say that out loud?
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Did I say that out loud?
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All right, Ross, look.
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You're feeling a lot of pain right now.
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All right, Ross, look.
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You're feeling a lot of pain right now.
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You're angry.
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You're hurting.
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Can I tell you what the answer is?
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Can I tell you what the answer is?
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Strip joint!
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Come on, you're single, have some hormones.
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See, but I don't want to be single, okay?
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Okay?
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I just, I just, I just want to be married again.
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But I don't want to be single, okay?
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I just, I just, I just want to be married again.
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And I just want a million dollars Rachel?
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Oh God, Monica, hi

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Who Will Benefit from This Video?

This video is perfect for beginner to intermediate learners looking to practice everyday conversational English. If you want to get better at understanding casual speech, pick up natural phrases, or try shadowing (repeating lines right after the speakers), this is a great start. The dialogue is full of relatable interactions—friends teasing, sharing stories, and supporting each other—making it easy to connect with and learn from. It’s ideal for anyone focusing on english speaking practice or using a shadowing app to improve fluency.

Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

The conversation is packed with catchy, common expressions. Here are a few to add to your toolkit:

  • "There's gotta be something wrong with him": A casual way to say "He must have a flaw." Great for playful teasing.
  • "I feel like someone reached down my throat... tied it around my neck": A vivid idiom to describe feeling extremely upset or stressed. Perfect for expressing strong emotions.
  • "cleansing my aura": A humorous phrase (often used sarcastically) to talk about making oneself feel better emotionally. Fun to use in lighthearted chats.

These phrases aren’t just useful—they sound natural, which is key for learn english with videos practice.

How to Get the Accent Right

Pay attention to the speakers’ relaxed, conversational tone. Notice how they shorten words: "gotta" (got to), "cause" (because), and "don’t" (do not). This is how native speakers talk in real life! For shadow speech practice, focus on matching the rhythm—pauses between jokes, the rise in pitch when asking a question, and the drop when making a serious point. Try repeating lines like "Sounds like a date to me" or "Carol moved her stuff out today" to mimic the casual flow. A shadowing app can help you slow down the audio and practice until you feel confident. The more you mimic, the more natural your own speech will sound.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →