Shadowing Practice: Robert Downey Jr Audition For Iron Man - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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And action.
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Oh, Mr. Stark, you have been described by some as a da Vinci for our time.
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What do you have to say about that?
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Uh, da Vinci?
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Uh, ridiculous.
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I don't paint.
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And what do you have to say about the fact
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that Stark Weapons is responsible for millions of deaths since World War II?
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Oh, boy, let me guess uh...
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Berkeley?
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Ms?
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Ms. Summer.
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And it's Brown.
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Okay.
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Well, uh, listen, Ms. Brown,
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it's an imperfect world, but it's the only one we've got.
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I assure you the day weapons are no longer needed to keep the peace all happily,
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transition manufacturing bricks and beams for baby hospitals making hemp pants and the like,
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but until that time, can I get you a drink?
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You rehearse that much?
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Yeah, every night in front of the mirror before bed.
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Why, is it stale?
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What?
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I can picture that.
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I could show you first-hand.
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Sorry I don't laugh at your jokes.
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I haven't been paid to like all the DOD fat cats in this place, Mr. Stark.
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So I'm gonna stick around.
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You'll be on payroll soon enough.
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Call me Tony.
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I'm sorry, Tony.
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I was looking for a more serious answer.
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Okay, here's serious.
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My old man had a philosophy.
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Peace by definition means having a bigger stick than the other guy,
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so I feed the good dog.
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We arm the good guys because you can be sure as shit someone's arming the bad guys.
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Nice justification coming from the guy selling the sticks.
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You mean my father?
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My father who was commended by FDR for working on the Manhattan Project who helped defeat the Nazis?
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Well, others call it war profiteering.
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This is a rhetorical question.
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No need for a response.
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Tell me, do you plan to run any pictures of all the millions
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that we've saved by advancing medical technology or kept from starvation with our telecrops
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or you're going to ignore all those advances that respond from military funding.
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Wow, wow you really have all of this down.
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You ever lose an hour of sleep your whole life?
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I gotta tell you, is that thing wrong?
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You're never gonna get me in the sack with that attitude.
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Crudite?
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Okay.
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Done.
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Done.
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You're still Buckingham Palace.
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What do we got?
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What, I got to break out the psyops?
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There it is.
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There's a smile.
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It's okay.
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Yeah, so it's natural.
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Less, less muscles to smile.
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Seriously.
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I got to hand it to you guys.
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Every single one of you deserves a medal.
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I shit you not.
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Thank you.
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Please call me Tony.
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I mean, seriously, here you are.
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You're sweating You're fighting for our freedom back home.
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And it's ghastly, the conditions.
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There's not a woman in sight.
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I'm a woman.
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Yes.
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Clearly.
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Although I retract that statement.
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I'd like to admit that.
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I wouldn't kid you back home.
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I got him in rotation like pictures.
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What do you got?
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What do you got?
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What's getting you through the cold nights, huh?
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Don't ask, don't tell.
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Jimmy met a goat.
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He did.
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At least it's a girl.
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You know what?
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That's jealousy.
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Can you smell that?
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At least you're a one-goat man hard to come by Okay,
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you said There's a lot of us doing well back home.
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We owe tremendous amounts your sacrifice.
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I Know I'm just a schmuck in the suit is gonna take off in a helicopter in 20 minutes,
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but it's not much I can do for you,
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but I'm gonna show you a good time.
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That's something I'm highly decorated for I got something special planned for you boys girls back at the base
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that there's one condition.
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You ready?
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Will you comply, soldier?
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Jimmy, you get first dibs on the petting zoo.
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You like that?
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Sometimes they don't hit.
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That's all.
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I'm out here.
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I'm shooting in my own special way.
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And action.
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So who else knows about this?
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Nobody.
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Well, as always, there's a chance Pepper might know.
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I probably think, yeah, Pepper knows everything.
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Yeah, well, this is quite a feat of engineering.
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Yeah, Jimmy.
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Real breakthrough is the power supply rest just kind of built itself.
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I tell you, if you made a couple of these for the military,
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I can probably make all those problems go away.
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And as you know, if I hand this over five years,
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I'll be fighting against these things.
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I disobeyed a direct order.
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How's that what I did?
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A direct order to keep them from blowing you out of the sky.
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Next time, I may not have that same resort.
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Maybe next time you scramble F-22s against me,
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I just might not play defense.
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Are you threatening me?
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Weapons that I built are being used to kill innocent people.
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I can't let that happen.
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It's my problem.
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I'm gonna take care of it.
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Goddammit, if you start invading sovereign airspace and waging a personal war,
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it is my problem.
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How about the fact that this whole country's about to have a big problem and no one seems to give a shit?
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It's complicated.
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Is it?
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Not for me.
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I can make a choice.
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I can fight for what's right.
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Tell me, Rody, if you were me,
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would you sit on the sidelines?
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Could you live with yourself if you did?
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I know you.
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Yeah, that's right.
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You'd do something about it, too.
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It's not up to us to decide.
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You heard that, right?
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That's where you're on.
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I'm gonna get back to work.
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See yourself out.
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You're a member of the door, right?
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Got it, boys.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by engaging with a dynamic audition scene featuring Robert Downey Jr. as he portrays the character Tony Stark in "Iron Man." This transcript showcases a range of conversational exchanges that allow learners to experience natural dialogue and expressions used in everyday English. By focusing on the nuances of tone and emotion, you'll enhance your ability to communicate effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to learn English with YouTube while immersing yourself in a compelling script that highlights themes of conflict, justification, and humor.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Da Vinci - A reference to Leonardo da Vinci, emphasizing creativity and genius.
  • Imperfect world - A phrase describing the flawed nature of reality.
  • Peace by definition - A philosophical concept about maintaining security.
  • War profiteering - Profiting from conflict, usually in a negative context.
  • Medical technology - Innovations in healthcare resulting from funding.
  • Shadowing - A language learning technique where you mimic spoken language.
  • Sticks and stones - Metaphorically refers to weapons or power structures.

Practice Tips

To enhance your speaking skills through this transcript, consider using shadow speak techniques. Listen closely to the intonation, pacing, and rhythm of Robert Downey Jr.'s delivery. Here are some specific tips for effective shadowing:

  • Repetition: Play the scene multiple times. First, just listen and absorb the conversation, and then begin mimicking the phrases. Repeat until you feel comfortable.
  • Pacing: Notice the natural pauses and speed of the dialogue. Downey Jr. typically delivers lines with a blend of confidence and humor. Aim to match this tempo.
  • Emotion and Tone: Pay attention to the emotional undertones in his speech. Try to convey similar feelings in your practice; this will improve your expressive abilities in English.
  • Recording Yourself: Use a recording tool to capture your own shadow speech. Compare your delivery against the original to identify areas for improvement.
  • Utilize Context: Understanding the context of the conversation can help you grasp better how to use phrases in real-life situations. This will aid in transitioning from shadowing to practical use.

By incorporating these strategies, you can effectively improve your language skills and gain fluency, making it easier to engage in conversations in English. Join the community of learners using resources like this to elevate your abilities in a fun and engaging way!

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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