Shadowing Practice: Rachel Increases The Tension Between Harvey And Mike | Suits - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi, Donna.
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I love your dress.
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And I love when you compliment me before you ask for something.
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You're so insightful.
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Look, I know he said Harvey and Mike's problem isn't our problem, but Louis is stealing Mike.
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It's not stealing when someone's available for the taking.
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You knew?
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When do I not know?
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Louis asked for Harvey's blessing with Mike, and he gave it.
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Why didn't you tell me?
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Because we agreed that their problem isn't our problem.
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I know, but Harvey doesn't really want this.
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And you know that because...
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Because he can't.
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Look, he needs you to do your Donna thing and help him get over it
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Harvey listens to me because I tell him what I believe What do you believe?
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That Mike betrayed Harvey Mike was blackmailed And then he betrayed Harvey Donna, how can you hide?
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How can I what?
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I just spent the last year hiding your boyfriend's double life I'd say I'm a pretty understanding person
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But what I don't understand is when someone takes loyalty like that and they throw it in the garbage.
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Would you like me to say that to Harvey?
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I'm sorry I asked.
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It won't happen again.
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Yeah, that was awesome.
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It was a great job, Mike.
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Thanks, it was a great job.
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Looks like you won.
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The judge is early tomorrow.
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Then what were you just celebrating?
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Well, we were dead in the water.
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Now we have a fighting chance.
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I'm glad.
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Something wrong?
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Ugh, I just got into a fight with Donna. About what?
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I went to tell her about you and Louis and she just...
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You went to Donna about me and Louis?
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I thought she could help.
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You what?
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I thought if she knew, she'd go to Harvey, and they just put an end to it.
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Someone butting in and telling him what to do is only going to push him further away.
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I didn't tell him what to do.
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I went to Donna.
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If Donna tells him, all it says is that I'm too weak to fight my own battles.
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God, if it's coming from you, that makes it so much worse.
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Why?
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What?
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Harvey forbid me to tell you anything.
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You and Harvey talked about me?
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After we went out, I went to him.
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I said I wanted to tell you, and...
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And he said I wasn't trustworthy.
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It's not that.
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He didn't want you to go out with me.
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No, it's not that either.
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He didn't have a problem with us going out.
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Oh, so it's okay if you screwed me so long as you lied.
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Rachel.
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Oh, my God, that's why you cut things off with me.
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I didn't want to lie to you.
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I can't believe him.
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Rachel, he didn't just risk everything he had for me once.
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When Jessica found out, he put everything he had on the line for me again.
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I hope you know as you stand here defending him, he has no intention of ever forgiving you.
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Because I found out when Lewis asked Harvey for his blessing, he said, take him, he's all yours.
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So instead of getting mad at me for trying to get Harvey to forgive you, maybe you should get pissed at Harvey and think about moving on.
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What the hell is wrong with you?
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I said I was sorry.
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I gave back the office.
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I helped you with your case.
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I even blackmailed Jessica.
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Harvey, I get that you are pissed off at me, but eventually you are going to have to forgive me.
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Forgive you for what?
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Making me hire Katrina?
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Getting high on the job your first week?
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Betraying me with Jessica?
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Or for telling Rachel about your secret?
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You cut me loose.
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Okay?
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You fired me.
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I was at my lowest point.
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She was there for me.
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She's still there for me.
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Congratulations.
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I hope you two are happy together.
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So you're gonna punish me by giving me to Louis?
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Well, let me tell you something.
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It failed.
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I actually like working for Lewis.
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He makes me feel like I'm working with him, not for him.
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Well, I'm glad to hear that, because I didn't give you to Lewis's punishment.
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I gave you to Lewis because you and I are done.
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Harvey, I regret what I did.
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I'm telling you right now, you're gonna regret this.
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Maybe you didn't hear me.
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I said you and I...
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We're done.
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Whatever it is, I'm not really in the mood right now.
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Harvey, I know how Cameron works.
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He's setting something up.
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You think I don't know that?
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He's setting Ava up to grab Nick.
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Isn't that what you just did?
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No. I went to him and told him he'd regret being disloyal to her.
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Something I know a little bit about.
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Harvey, do you know what started it between the Hatfields and the McCoys?
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I didn't catch the miniseries, but I heard Costner killed it.
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Doesn't matter.
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Because whoever they say started it, I guarantee you, the other side says bullshit.
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You went to Darby for this merger behind my back.
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And then you picked a fight with him behind my back.
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And then you blackmailed Mike behind mine.
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And I was only able to do that because you brought a fraud into my firm in the first place.
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So you do think it's my fault?
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What I think is I regret where we are.
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And I've been trying to get us back to where we were.
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What would the evidence of that be?
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What evidence would you like?
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Why don't you tell me the truth about why the hell I'm on this case?
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Alright, Harvey.
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I lied to you.
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When I told you I fought to get you on this case, I didn't.
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Darby made that call, and I used it as an opportunity to reach out to you.
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Used to reach out to you.
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Which I am now here doing, without using anything.
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So do you want to let it go or not?
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I want to know one thing.
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If you had it to do over, would you do it again?
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Depositions on the books with Cameron tomorrow.
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You want me there or not?
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Thank you.
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Boost Your English Speaking with This Dynamic Dialogue
Practicing real-life conversations is key for english speaking practice, and this video clip from *Suits* offers the perfect opportunity. The tense, fast-paced exchange between characters like Donna, Rachel, and Mike targets fluency milestones such as expressing disagreement, conveying subtle emotions, and navigating complex social dynamics—skills critical for IELTS speaking practice and everyday communication.
Speaking Goals for This Clip
This dialogue helps you master two key fluency areas: delivering indirect feedback (e.g., "I thought she could help" vs. "You made a mistake") and maintaining natural rhythm in heated discussions. These skills are essential for sounding confident in both casual and professional settings, making it ideal for shadowspeak practice—where you mimic native speakers to improve pronunciation and flow.
Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Real-Life Scenarios
- "You're so insightful" – A polite way to acknowledge someone's perceptiveness.
- "We were dead in the water" – To describe a hopeless situation before a turnaround.
- "Someone butting in" – Referring to unwanted interference (casual but impactful).
- "It won't happen again" – A firm yet respectful apology for overstepping.
- "Threw it in the garbage" – Vividly expressing betrayal of trust (emotional language).
These phrases work in debates, workplace chats, or even IELTS speaking tasks where you need to explain opinions with flair.
Fix Your Weak Spots: Rhythm and Intonation
The clip’s rapid back-and-forth highlights a common challenge: stressing the right words to convey meaning. Notice how Donna emphasizes "I'd say I'm a pretty understanding person" to contrast her frustration with past loyalty. Use a shadowing app to mimic her tone—pausing, stressing, and lowering your voice for effect. This "shadow speech" technique trains your mouth to move like a native, making your speech sound more natural and engaging.
By focusing on these elements, you’ll transform from memorizing phrases to using them confidently—whether in a job interview, a friend’s argument, or your next IELTS test.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if she knew, she'd go |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was blackmailed · are pissed · are done |
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.