Shadowing Practice: Priyanka Chopra Dispels a Big Misconception About Bollywood - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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For those who are missing out, you play an ex-FBI agent, current CIA agent, Black Ops.
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For those who are missing out, you play an ex-FBI agent, current CIA agent, Black Ops.
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Ex-FBI agent, ex-CIA agent, current Black Ops, maybe FBI, like, so can you?
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You can't keep a job.
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You play a person who just cannot hold down a job.
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Yeah, she's a person of interest.
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She can't hold a job at all.
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You have a...
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I'm constantly fired.
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I'm constantly framed.
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But I can't believe you keep getting rehired.
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I feel like Black Ops should have looked at your resume and said, I got to be honest, FBI and CIA both kicked you out.
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Last time, she, like, the end of season two, she gave up everything, and she was just like, I always get framed because I'm the brown girl.
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FBI does not like me.
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I'm out.
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Peace.
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So, but season three...
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And so you're like, you know what, I want a simple job where I just fight people on fire escapes.
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Which is what she does.
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She moves to Italy, and she settles in beautiful Tuscany in Montepulciano for three years, and we pick up this season three years later,
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which is amazing, because if you haven't seen the first two seasons, it doesn't matter.
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You can just start season three is you actually got to go to Tuscany.
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Were you so happy when you saw that in the script?
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I did.
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I was so excited, but I also felt terrible because I was the only cast member that went.
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Oh, right, because everybody else had to stay in the fake CIA.
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Yeah, everybody has to be in fake Italy in New York.
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But I got to go because I had to be, like, really beautiful in the vineyards and everything, which was amazing, and I felt super bad.
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So I brought everyone wine from Montepulciano, where we were.
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That's very nice.
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Yeah.
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Because I was like, you know, you can experience...
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Did you really or did you get home and go to a wine store and say, I need wine from Montepulciano.
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-"It said Montepulciano." Well, I could have done that in New York.
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You could have anything new.
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But, no, I didn't.
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I got it with me.
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May have got it with me for myself and then felt guilty when I arrived in New York.
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You were like, I got a bottle for you guys to share.
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Yeah.
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Here are some Dixie cups and do it up.
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No. Obviously, there's a lot of physical work on the show, a lot of fighting.
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How are your fighting skills?
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Well, I always do my own stunts.
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Really?
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That's impressive.
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And I have now, I think, this weird thing has started happening to me, you guys.
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I think I've been doing Being Alex Parish for three seasons now.
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I've started to believe that I have her fighting skills.
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Oh, yeah, that's bad.
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Yeah.
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I mean, if I get mugged in New York, I'm gonna be, like, all ready for it, and then someone's just gonna slap me, and I'll be out.
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Yeah.
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That was actually, I hate to say this, as they're taking your purse, they'll be like, that was easier than most muggings.
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Yeah.
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You should not have tried that.
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Like, as soon as you did that, I was like, this is gonna be super easy.
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I'll be like, wha! Or something.
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You also got to go to Ireland.
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Yes, we shot in Ireland, Dublin, which was amazing.
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And your mom came.
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That's a picture of you and your mom in a pub, it looks like.
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I think my mom just came for the beer.
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Yeah.
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She's a beer fan.
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Yeah, she's a beer fan. But also...
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You guys got to learn.
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You can get all these alcohols wherever you were.
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You don't have to travel.
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Yeah, but it's Ireland.
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And I think my mom just makes excuses to come and visit me when I'm in, like, really interesting places in the world.
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So she just, like, uses me to actually visit this place.
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Yeah, but, I mean, you still benefit.
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You get to hang out with your mom.
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Yeah, she's super cool.
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And it seems like you've chosen to hang out with your mom a lot because she is your producing partner.
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Yeah, we're business partners.
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That's a lot of fun.
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Yeah.
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How long?
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You can never yell at your mom.
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No. Like, you know, when, like, it's a problem or if you're having a disagreement, she always just gives you the I.
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Like, she always just gives me the I.
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It's, like, disappointed, and then I'm just like, fine, we'll do whatever you want.
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So, obviously, you bring a lot of creativity to this producing partnership.
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What does she bring?
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I am the creative.
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She's business.
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I don't understand money and, like, taxes and, like, taxes and all that complicated stuff.
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So she does all of that, whereas I do all the creative.
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Was that your whole life?
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Was she the one that was locked in on money and business?
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You know, it was amazing.
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Like, my dad didn't know anything about money.
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So, and my mom was always financially, like, very acute.
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So one day, he was just like, I don't understand this.
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Here's my wallet.
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This is what we make.
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And now my mom started putting credit cards and, like, cash in his wallet.
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I think I still get pocket money.
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I think so.
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She's a put pocket.
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I think so.
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Yeah, she's a put pocket.
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How did this happen?
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I was like, where did I get this money from?
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I'm rich.
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You, as a producer, you produce films all over the world, but you've done 50 movies in India. In Bollywood.
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In India, in Bollywood. In Bollywood. So...
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So I want to ask about this, because obviously I, and I'm guilty of this as well, I believe Bollywood to be a genre of films, but that's not the case.
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No. And that's what annoys me so much.
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I mean, I don't even think I realized that that
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when I was in India working in Hindi films that Bollywood has been reduced to, like, a genre.
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When it's not, it's actually an entire industry of movies which does action, drama.
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It's like Hollywood, but we're not even...
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Bollywood's not even a place.
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Hollywood's a real place.
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At Trader Joe's, I saw Bollywood-flavored popcorn.
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How do you put a flavor to an entire industry?
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What would Hollywood's flavor be?
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Like, cheeseburg.
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Yeah.
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No, it would be gluten-free.
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Gluten-free?
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Soy latte.
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Yeah, exactly.
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With no soy.
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Exactly.
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It would be latte popcorn.
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So, it's like, what is annoying is that it gets reduced to such a stereotype, which is really not.
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Not every Bollywood movie, though music is a very important part of our movies, but they're not all break out into random synchronized dancing.
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Every industry has its own stereotype.
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Every country has its own stereotype.
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So, you work with, obviously, the Indian film industry so much.
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What is the stereotype they have about American films?
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Well, I think, like, aliens only land in America.
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Yeah, that's true.
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It was a really good time.
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-"I want an alien in India!" -"Yeah.
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You know...
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-"I want E.T." -"Well, that's the thing.
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You can't say you want an alien, because very rarely are they E.T.
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Like, one out of every hundred times, there's somebody who just wants to get out of there.
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-"Yeah, they're usually trying to eat your brains.
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But I'd like to see what, like, other parts of the world would do when that happens.
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You know, it might be nice.
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-"I'm just worried that you will panic, and then you will break out into a song." -"Hey, I'm Alex Parrish." -"Yeah, that's true." -"I'll break out into a song and kick butt.
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How about that?" -"Okay, well, then, Well, then, I will buy a ticket for that.
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Thank you so much for being here.
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Context & Background
In this engaging video, actress Priyanka Chopra discusses her role as a dynamic character in a popular series, highlighting the challenges and comedic elements that come with being in the intelligence sector. The transcript captures her experiences as she balances her identity and career in the narrative while also touching on the physical demands of her role. By examining her witty interactions and passionate storytelling, learners can gain insight into conversational flows and how humor functions in English dialogues—essential tools for anyone looking to excel in IELTS speaking practice.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "You can't keep a job." - A humorous way to comment on someone’s job stability.
- "I feel like Black Ops should have looked at your resume." - A playful expression about job applications and qualifications.
- "I always get framed because I'm the brown girl." - A statement reflecting on personal experiences within societal contexts.
- "I brought everyone wine from Montepulciano." - A phrase that can be adapted for social situations involving gifts or travel.
- "I think I've started to believe that I have her fighting skills." - A humorous way to express growing confidence in one’s abilities.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video, follow these simple steps:
- Watch the Video: Begin by watching the video to grasp its tone. Pay special attention to Priyanka’s intonation, expressions, and the rhythm of her speech.
- Practice with a Transcript: Read along with the transcript while listening. This will help embed the vocabulary and phrases into your memory. Look out for the five phrases highlighted above.
- Use a Shadowing App: Employ a shadowing app to play segments repeatedly and mimic Priyanka’s speech. Focus on matching her tone and pace.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice as you shadow her. This will allow you to assess your pronunciation and fluency.
- Review and Improve: Listen to your recording, comparing your speech to theirs. Identify areas where you can improve clarity or expression.
This focused approach can enhance your verbal skills and prepare you for effective communication in various contexts, making your shadow speech practice both efficient and enjoyable. Engaging with dialogues like this not only enriches your vocabulary but also boosts your confidence in real-world 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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