Shadowing Practice: Renard Quits | Grimm - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The papers all report dwindling sales numbers as the recent...
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Now that you're here, why don't you just stay home?
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Gotta get back to the office.
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Why?
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We can make dinner.
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Can't.
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Sean, if you want this to work out,
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we're gonna have to be spending more time together.
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I understand, just not tonight.
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Well, there are things we need to talk about.
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Like what?
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Well, your daughter, for one.
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Diana, why?
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Did she kill somebody else?
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No, Sean, she hasn't killed anyone else.
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But she has other issues.
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Can we just talk about this later, please?
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You wouldn't put off talking about your own daughter.
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I mean, what kind of father are you?
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Okay.
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All right.
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What?
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Well, her education, for one.
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Her education?
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What about it?
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I mean, she's gonna go to school.
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Of course she's going to go to school, but where?
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I don't know.
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Just pick a place.
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It's Diana.
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It's not that easy.
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What if she gets into a fight with a kid on the playground?
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Or what if one of her teachers gives her a timeout?
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That might be a forever timeout for the teacher.
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Well, we'll just have to explain to her that there are certain boundaries, all right?
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We'll work it out.
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No, I mean, she can't go to public school.
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She can't go to private school.
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We certainly can't homeschool her.
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I would go insane.
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Can we deal with this later?
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But if she doesn't go to school, she'll have no friends.
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I mean, she'll have no sleepovers, no play dates.
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She'll have zero social skills.
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How are we going to deal with this?
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OK, all right.
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I get it.
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OK?
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I guess you could be a little late.
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What's on your mind?
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Well, a lot of stuff.
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Wow.
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You look exactly like him.
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Yeah, exactly.
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I mean, every hair is perfect.
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Oh.
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Weird being this tall.
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Hmm.
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Something wrong?
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The way you move.
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What do you mean?
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It's a little off.
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Off?
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Off how?
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It's, uh, not quite Renard enough.
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Yeah, yeah.
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You need to be a little more...
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Renardy.
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More full of yourself.
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Oh.
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A lot more.
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Ooh, exactly.
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Like you were just elected mayor of Portland.
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Mm-hmm.
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And you think you deserve it.
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And you want Nick Burkhart dead.
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That's it.
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There you go.
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Monroe.
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Rosalie.
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Hank, back here.
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I told you to give me your resignation.
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I gave you my damn resignation!
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Pretty good, huh?
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Nick?
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Yeah.
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Sorry.
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No, no, no. Well, that's a...
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That had to hurt.
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Oh, yeah.
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Yeah.
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Okay.
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Let's do this.
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It's time for Live at 7.
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All right, look.
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Maybe I haven't given Diana's education a lot of thought, all right?
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But considering everything that's been going on recently...
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I mean, look.
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Look, her education is just as important to me as it is to you,
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but right now, I have to go.
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You don't know how happy that makes me to hear you say that.
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Ellen, please, I have to go.
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I know you have to go,
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and that is why it is so amazing that you've stayed here to talk about our daughter.
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You are an amazing father.
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Okay, yeah, I just...
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And...
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Citizens of Portland, It is with great sadness that I stand before you tonight.
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Now, I wish to say that I am profoundly grateful to the people of this wonderful city for electing me their mayor.
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But it has become apparent that the recent attack on the North Precinct will require my full attention,
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and I am therefore abdicating the mayorship.
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What?
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I cannot in good conscience leave the police department at its time of greatest need,
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and I truly believe that I could best serve the city of Portland Great,
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did you record this?
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I didn't record this, it's live!
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The recent manhunt for Detective Nick Burkhart was actually an undercover investigation staged to bring the real killer to justice.
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Now since this is an ongoing investigation,
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I cannot further comment, but I would like to thank Detective Burkhart for his exemplary work
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and congratulate him on a job well done.
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No, no, no, no, no, no!
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No!
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No!
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If I find out that you had anything to do with this...
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Thank you.

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This engaging scene from the series "Grimm" provides a dynamic context for English learners to practice their speaking skills. The dialogue captures real-life situations involving family dynamics and decision-making, which are common topics of conversation. By listening and repeating the lines in this video, you will not only enhance your vocabulary but also gain confidence in addressing sensitive subjects. Practicing through the shadowing technique allows you to imitate the rhythm and intonation of fluent speakers, making your own speech sound more natural.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Examining the dialogue, we can identify several key grammatical structures and expressions that can be beneficial for learners:

  • Conditional Sentences: The phrase “if you want this to work out” illustrates the use of conditionals, which express hypothetical situations.
  • Future Intentions: The line “she’s going to go to school” demonstrates the future tense, used to indicate planned actions.
  • Modal Verbs for Suggestions: Phrases such as “we’ll just have to explain” show how modal verbs can express necessity and possibility.
  • Expressing Emotions: The line “I guess you could be a little late” reveals how to soften criticism and convey understanding.

Incorporating these structures into your own speaking will improve your conversational skills, especially in discussions about personal matters or plans.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with this video, be aware of some tricky words and accents that may challenge your pronunciation:

  • “Alright”: This informal version of “all right” can be pronounced in various ways. Pay attention to its subtle sounds in natural conversation.
  • “Diana”: The name can have different pronunciations based on regional accents, so listen closely to ensure you can replicate it accurately.
  • Vowel Sounds: Words like “school” and “public” feature vowel sounds that can be distorted if not articulated properly. Use the shadow speak method to practice elongating these sounds.

By utilizing a shadowing app along with this video, you can effectively target these pronunciation issues and refine your speaking abilities.

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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