Shadowing Practice: Ryan Gosling hitting on Emma Stone - Learn English Speaking with Video

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So much potential and you've resorted to fantasizing about Conan Ginger Junko Brian.
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He is funny.
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He looks like a carrot, honey.
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He looks like a carrot.
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Hi.
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Who looks like a carrot?
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Conan O 'Brien.
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My friend, um, Hannah here thinks he's sexy.
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That's weird because I think that your friend Hannah is really sexy.
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Oh, my God.
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You did not just say that.
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How old are you?
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What are you, a lawyer?
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A little bit.
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Come on.
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I know.
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You on? Is she?
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Gonna be.
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Don't you think you're a little old to be using cheesy pick -up lines?
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Objection.
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Leading the witness.
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Wow, Hannah, you're really wearing that dress.
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You're doing it a favor.
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Oh, God.
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That's a line.
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Me sitting over there for the past two hours not being able to take my eyes off of you is a fact.
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I mean, there's lots of beautiful women in this bar, your friend included.
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Hi.
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I love you.
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But I can't take my eyes off of you.
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That's a fact.
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It's not a line.
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I find you very attractive.
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Do you find me attractive?
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She does.
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I don't.
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You do?
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She does?
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Yes, she does.
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I don't.
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You do?
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You do.
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I don't.
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Hannah, can I buy you a drink?
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No. You say no a lot, don't you?
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No. Oh, boy.
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Permission to approach the bench?
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Seriously?
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Just come on.
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Let me deliver my closing argument.
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Sure.
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Proceed.
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Anna, we live in a physical world, right?
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Uh -huh.
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And you're going to age, right?
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Mm -hmm.
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I guarantee you this.
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You're never going to regret going home with that guy from the bar
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that one time that was a total tomcat in the sack.
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But I can't guarantee that you won't not regret it.
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That's a double negative.
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You're a double negative.
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Okay, Hannah, can I buy you a drink?
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Okay.
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It's...
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You know what?
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It's time to go home.
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Really?
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Mm -hmm.
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Wow, it's forward of you, but okay.
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I'll do it.
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The T -Boats saw three.
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So, should I get my car or yours?
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Should I pull the car around?
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Have you been drinking?
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I'll drive.
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Liz, coming!
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Thanks.
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Sure.
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I'm Jerry.
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Say, Jerry, I bet you got a ducky war story behind that later.
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Yeah, sure, I got stories.
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Hey, Matt, can I get a dirty shirt with you?
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I got shot down once over the Pacific.
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I spent the night hanging onto the wing of the plane, and I had sharks bumping my legs in the dark.
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Are you weak in the knees yet?
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Sure I am.
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Let's see, you're not quite big enough to be a Shylock.
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I give up.
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What's your racket, handsome?
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Mostly I just like to play games.
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I bet.
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What kind of games?
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I like to play post office.
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Post office?
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It's a kid's game.
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Not the way I play it.
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But my racket is, I'm a Bible salesman.
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You want to take me away from all this and make an honest woman out of me?
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No, ma 'am.
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I was just hoping to take you to bed.

Who Will Love This Video for English Practice?

If you’re a intermediate learner aiming to boost english speaking practice or prep for IELTS speaking practice, this video is gold! The casual, flirty dialogue mirrors real-life interactions, making it perfect for mastering natural conversation flow. It’s ideal for anyone tired of rigid drills—you’ll learn to sound confident, not scripted.

Words & Idioms to Add to Your Toolkit

The conversation is packed with standout phrases. Here are 3 to steal:

  • "Resorted to fantasizing": Means "started imagining" (often when bored). Example: "I resorted to fantasizing about a vacation when the meeting dragged on."
  • "Cheesy pick-up lines": Overused, silly compliments. Example: "His cheesy pick-up line about stars in my eyes made me laugh."
  • "Closing argument": A final, persuasive point (from law). Example: "My closing argument for why we should order pizza? It’s Friday!"

Nail the Accent with Shadow Speech

To sound like the speakers, focus on shadow speech (repeating lines right after them). Notice the relaxed rhythm—short pauses before punchlines ("I think your friend Hannah is *really* sexy"). Emphasize words like "fact" and "attractive" to show sincerity. For the question "Do you find me attractive?", raise your tone slightly at the end to sound playful. Practice daily, and you’ll soon mimic the natural flow—key for learn english with videos success!

Pro tip: Pause, repeat, and record yourself. Compare to the video—you’ll spot small tweaks that make a big difference. Ready to turn awkward conversations into smooth exchanges? Hit play and start shadowing!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good ideashould I get · Should I pull
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingGonna be · you're going to age · You're never going to regret
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwon't not regret · I'll do · I'll drive
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowyou're really wearing · You're doing

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →