Shadowing Practice: Practice with The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Listening & shadowing FAST ENGLISH - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Can you understand fast English?
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Nobody wanted to work in your department because it's not actual fashion.
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So I just like got it.
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Isn't that cool?
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Very.
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Today we are going to test your comprehension of fast English
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and we're going to do that with a scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2.
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By the way, if you like this movie, definitely check out my shadowing video of The Devil Wears Prada 1.
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It was a lot of fun.
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But now we are going to focus on listening
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and first we are going to listen to the full clip
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then i'm going to ask you a few comprehension questions it's going to be really quick
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so let's see if you got all the information right then we're going to listen to it again
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and then you'll have to transcribe specific parts well you won't actually have to transcribe it
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but we'll do a quick fill in the blanks exercise to see
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if you got all the words not just the meaning and then we'll listen to it again we'll slow down
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and we'll uncover together all the words and if needed, we might even repeat it together.
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Okay?
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So, are you ready?
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You can also get a pen and a paper, close the door and let's get started.
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But before that, if you're new to me, then hi, my name is Hadar.
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I'm a non-native speaker of English and I'm here to help you speak English with clarity, confidence and freedom.
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Shadowing and listening exercises are a huge part of the work that I do.
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I come from a theatre background,
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And I feel like shadowing and repeating other people's voices is a great way to understand the rhythm,
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intonation, and stress of the language.
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If you want to check out my website, go to hadarshemesh.com or follow me on social media for daily lessons.
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Also, to make sure that you know, if you like pronunciation, I have a free pronunciation masterclass where I share with you some of the best strategies to improve your pronunciation
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and to understand it, things that I only share with my students.
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So grab your free seat.
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The link is in the description below.
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All right, let us get started.
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I'm going to play the clip at regular speed, and then I'm going to ask you some comprehension questions. Are you Andy?
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Yes.
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Hi, I'm Jin Chow.
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I'm your new assistant.
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Cool, I was wondering about that.
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Nice to meet you.
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I was an intern this morning, but when a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview.
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And guess what?
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Nobody wanted to work in your department because it's not actual fashion, so I just like got it.
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Isn't that cool?
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Very.
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You don't want me.
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I didn't say that.
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If you don't want me, you can interview someone else.
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That's totally fine.
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I don't.
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I did go to Yale 3.86 GPA lead soprano of the Whiff
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and Poops and my ACT score was 36 on the very first.
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Hi, but you know what?
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You seem great.
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I'm happy to have you.
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Great.
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Okay, great.
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All right.
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Take a deep breath and let's see if you can answer these questions.
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Question one.
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What position did Jin have before she got this job?
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She was an intern.
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I was an intern this morning, but when a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview.
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Question two.
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Why did no one want to work in Andy's department?
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Because it's not actual fashion.
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Nobody wanted to work in your department because it's not actual fashion.
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Question 3.
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How hard did Jin have to work to get this role?
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Not very hard because she said nobody wanted to work in your department because it's not actual fashion.
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Nobody wanted to work in your department because it's not actual fashion.
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So I just like got it.
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Where did Jin go to school?
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Yale.
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That's totally fine.
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I don't, I did go to Yale.
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And last question.
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This is a really hard one.
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What score did she get on the ACT?
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36. Oops, my ACT score was 36 on the very first.
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So ACT scores range from 1 to 36.
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So she got the top score.
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All right.
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If you didn't get all of the answers, don't feel bad.
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Honestly, I didn't get all of it when I listened to it for the first time.
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Okay?
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So you are in good company.
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But now let's break down the areas that might have felt a little less clear.
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I'm going to play it part by part by part and I'm going to show you
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the sentence with one word or phrase taken out.
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And you will have to say it out loud or see if you got it.
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Okay?
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Let's get started.
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Are you Andy? Are you Andy?
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Are you Andy?
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Are you Andy?
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Yes.
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Hi, I'm Jin Chow.
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I'm your new assistant.
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Hi, I'm Jin Chow.
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I'm your new assistant.
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I'm your new assistant.
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Yes.
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Hi, I'm Jin Chow.
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I'm your new assistant.
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Cool!
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I was wondering about that.
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Nice to meet you.
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Cool.
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I was wondering about that.
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Nice to meet you.
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Did you get it?
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Cool!
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I was wondering about that.
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Nice to meet you.
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I was an intern this morning, but when a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview.
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I was an intern this morning, but when a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview to interview.
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I was an intern this morning but, uh, when a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview.
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And guess what?
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Nobody wanted to work in your department, because it's not actual fashion.
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Nobody wanted to work in your department because it's not actual fashion.
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Nobody wanted to work in your department because it's not actual fashion.
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So I just like, got it.
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So I just like.. got it.
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So I just like got it.
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Isn't that cool?!
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Isn't that cool?
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Isn't that cool?
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Very.
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Very.
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You don't want me.
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You don't want me.
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You don't want me.
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I didn't say that.
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I didn't say that.
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If you don't want me, you can interview someone else.
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That's totally fine.
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If you don't want me, you can interview someone else.
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That's totally fine.
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If you don't want me, you can interview someone else.
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That's totally fine.
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I don't.
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I did go to Yale.
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I did go to Yale.
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I don't.
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I did go to Yale.
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3.86 GPA lead soprano of the with and poofs and my ACT score was 36 on the very first.
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Hi!
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All right, if you didn't get this one, it's okay.
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This was the fastest and the hardest to understand.
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So let's play it again and then I'll help you fill in the blanks.
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3.86 GPA lead soprano of the with and poofs and my ACT score was 36 on the very first.
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Hi!
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Alright, 3.86 GPA, lead soprano of the Whiff and Poofs in my ACT score was 36 on the very first try.
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By the way, the Whiff and Poofs is an acapella singing group at Yale.
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Just so you know, I didn't know that before.
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Okay, and the last sentence.
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You know what?
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You seem great.
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You know what?
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You seem great.
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You know what?
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You seem great.
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I'm happy to have you.
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Great!
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Okay, great!
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Okay!
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I'm happy to have you.
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I'm happy to have you.
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Great!
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Okay, great!
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Okay!
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Okay.
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Very good.
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Now, just to tie it nicely with a bow, we are going to shadow it.
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So, we're going to play line by line and we're going to say it together.
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If you need to, you can slow down.
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Okay?
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But the best way to improve your comprehension and listening is through your mouth.
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It's also a good pronunciation practice.
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We're getting you ready to watch this movie.
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Okay?
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Let's start.
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Are you Andy?
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Are you Andy?
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Are you Andy?
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Are you Andy?
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Pitch going up.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Hi, I'm Jin Chow.
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I'm your new assistant.
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Hi, I'm Jin Chow.
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I'm your new assistant.
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Hi, I'm Jin Chow.
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I'm your new assistant.
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Assistant.
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Do that little lift at the end.
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Cool, I was wondering about that.
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Nice to meet you.
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Cool, cool, cool.
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I was wondering about that.
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Nice to meet you.
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When people are excited or they want to be overly friendly, a lot of times they go into their head voice, the falsetto.
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Hey, so cool.
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I was wondering about that.
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This is what she does here.
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Cool.
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I was wondering about that.
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Nice to meet you.
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Next.
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I was an intern this morning, but when a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview, and guess what?
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So, let's break it phrase by phrase.
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I was an intern this morning.
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I was an intern this morning.
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I was an intern this morning.
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Da-da-da-da-da-da-da.
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I was an intern this morning.
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When a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview.
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But when a desk opens up, the interns get a chance to interview.
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The interns get a chance to interview.
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And guess what?
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And guess what? And guess what?
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Play with your voice.
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This is a really great exercise to vary your intonation and get you a little uncomfortable with your voice.
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It's not a bad thing.
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All right, next part.
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So I just like got it.
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Isn't that cool?
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So I just like, got it.
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Isn't that cool?
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So I just like, got it.
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Isn't that cool?
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Isn't that cool?
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There's that little lift at the beginning that I really like.
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Isn't that cool? And?
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Very.
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Very.
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Very.
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You don't really know what she is thinking and feeling here.
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Very.
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I don't know.
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Why are you telling me this?
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Right?
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And that is like the tone of voice here.
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You don't want me.
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You don't want me.
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You don't want me.
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You don't want me.
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You don't want me.
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You don't want me.
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Notice how everything connects.
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You don't, you don't, you don't, the D becomes like a flap.
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Want the T blends in with the N.
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You don't want me.
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And Andy says, I didn't say that.
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I didn't say that.
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I didn't say that.
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Look at how wide the range of the pitches here.
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I didn't say that.
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There are a lot of lifts.
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I didn't say that.
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Free your voice.
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Don't push your voice when you're trying that.
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If you don't want me, you can interview someone else.
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If you don't want me, you can interview someone else.
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If you don't want me, want, again, you don't pronounce the T.
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It's like a hell T.
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If you don't want me, you can, stress on can, because it's not a must.
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She's not obligated to her.
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You can interview.
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T is dropped.
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Interview someone else.
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That's totally fine.
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That's totally fine.
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That's totally fine.
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The consonants are very soft here.
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That's totally fine.
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I don't.
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I don't.
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I don't.
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I don't.
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I don't.
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Something else is coming up, but she stops her.
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I did go to Yale 3.86 GPA lead soprano of the Wytham poofs
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and my ACT score was 36 on the very first time.
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Okay, we're gonna do it slowly.
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I did go to Yale, 3.86 GPA, lead soprano of the whiff and poofs,
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and my ACT score was 36 on the very first try.
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That's what she does, right?
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Flat, flat, flat, flat, flat, trying to get in a lot of information really quickly.
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And now you're gonna try it again.
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I did go to Yale, 3.86 GPA, lead soprano of the whiff and poofs and my ACT score was 36 on the very first.
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Hi, but you know what?
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You seem great.
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I'm happy to have you.
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You know what?
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You know what?
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It was so quick.
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You know what?
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You know what?
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You know what?
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You seem great.
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I'm happy to have you.
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I'm happy to have you.
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Tone of voice is more matter of fact.
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I'm happy to have you. And great.
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Okay, great.
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Okay.
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Great.
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Okay, great.
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Back to high pitch.
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That was fun.
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We played with a pitch.
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We listened to fast English.
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You checked your comprehension.
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A lot of stuff in one episode.
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I hope this helped you.
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If you like this type of video, let me know in the comments.
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And if you watched The Devil Wears Prada 2, don't tell me anything because I haven't watched it yet and I'm planning on going with my daughters.
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So, if you want to practice more pronunciation and more shadowing, I'm going to link more resources in the description below.
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And I want to invite you to my pronunciation masterclass where
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I teach you how to do all of those things and more in one hour.
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And I'm going to be teaching things that I only share with my students.
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So it's going to be a lot of fun.
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I hope to see you there.
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In the meantime, have a beautiful, beautiful rest of the week and I'll see you next week in the next video.
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Bye.
Context & Background
In this engaging video, the focus is on enhancing listening and speaking skills through a scene from "The Devil Wears Prada 2." The speaker, Hadar, is a proficient English teacher with a theatre background, facilitating an interactive learning experience. She challenges viewers' comprehension of fast English dialogue, emphasizing the importance of clarity, confidence, and rhythm in speaking. Hadar's method uses shadow speech to help learners grasp the subtle nuances of English pronunciation, making it a vital practice for those looking to improve their communication skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Nice to meet you.” - A common greeting that establishes rapport in conversations.
- “Nobody wanted to work in your department.” - A phrase that conveys challenge and competitive dynamics in a professional setting.
- “That’s totally fine.” - Useful for expressing acceptance or understanding in discussions.
- “I did go to Yale.” - Mentioning educational background can enhance credibility in conversations.
- “Isn't that cool?” - An expression of enthusiasm that can make dialogues more lively and engaging.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To tackle the specific challenges presented in this video, follow these steps to maximize your English speaking practice:
- Listen Actively: Start by listening to the full clip. Pay attention to the speed and intonation, as Hadar emphasizes listening comprehension.
- Comprehension Check: After the initial listen, answer the comprehension questions posed by Hadar. This will help you assess your understanding of fast dialogue.
- Fill in the Blanks: Engage in the fill-in-the-blanks exercise. This technique allows you to recognize specific words and improve your auditory processing.
- Repeat for Clarity: Re-listen to the clip while repeating phrases with Hadar. Focus on mimicking her rhythm and intonation. This step is crucial for mastering shadow speech.
- Practice Regularly: Integrating this exercise into your daily routine will significantly enhance your improve English pronunciation and boost your confidence in speaking.
Utilize the rhythm and expression in your shadowing practice to make conversations more natural, just like you would find on shadowspeaks and similar shadowing sites. With time, you will notice a marked improvement in your speaking abilities and comprehension of fast-paced English dialogues.
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.