Shadowing Practice: Ryan Gosling & Margot Robbie: The Puppy Interview - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Oh, he's eating it, he's eating it.
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Whoa!
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My dude, my dude.
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Oh, they all wanna eat it.
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Watch.
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Hi, I'm Margot Robbie.
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I forgot already what I'm doing.
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My name.
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Hi, I'm Margot Robbie.
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And I'm Ryan Gosling.
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From the new movie Barbie.
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And we're here with BuzzFeed to play with puppies.
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Yeah, we're gonna play with puppies.
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I'm nervous.
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I've seen this show before.
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It's utter chaos.
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Oh boy, here comes trouble.
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Oh my god, they're so cute.
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Hello.
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Did you go to Barbies when you were younger?
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I did not.
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Did you?
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I don't know how to lower the register of my voice.
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I'm excited.
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You're in, yes.
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I did, but I wasn't like a Barbie fanatic.
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I'm excited.
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You're in, yes.
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I did, but I wasn't like a Barbie fanatic.
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Like, I wasn't like a Barbie girl.
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But I had the Barbie fold-out house, which was very exciting.
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Oh my gosh.
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Well, Greta wrote us into the script,
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so the script literally said,
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like, Ken Ryan and Barbie Margot and,
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you know, Ken Simu and Barbie Issa.
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So, actually the auditioning process for us was pretty chill.
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I struggle.
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Oh, he just peed.
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Yes, because everyone seemed to want to...
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Whoa.
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Oh no, he's eating it!
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Oh my...
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Oh no...
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Oh, they all want to eat it!
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They all want to eat it!
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They all want to eat it!
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That's less cute now.
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Yes, it was very hard to keep the plot a secret,
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because everyone was so excited about a Barbie movie,
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they just wanted to know...
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Whoa!
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Is that Krav Magra?
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Dredd-A-Gerwig, doing Barbie, what does that look like?
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Come on, come on.
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So, yeah, everyone had questions,
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and we just had to keep it a secret.
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But now it's almost out,
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and we can finally talk about it, which is exciting.
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Getting to work with Margo and Greta.
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Solid answer.
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All these talented people.
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And getting to wear a fake mink.
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And I think the headband is a good look for me.
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I think you are liking that, yeah.
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You're killing yourself in that whole look.
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I'm not the only one who thinks that, but I think it...
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Hello, sir.
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I've been getting told for years that I look like the girl from Sex Education who is Emma Mackie.
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And she plays one of the Barbies in the movie,
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pretty much because Greta and I thought it would be funny.
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Hey guys, we were going to do like this whole joke about us looking similar and how...
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Did you know this?
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I did not know this.
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Anyways, and then once we got all dressed up as our Barbies,
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we were kind of like,
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we don't actually look that similar.
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Yeah.
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Like when she's got her brown hair and I've got my blonde hair,
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we don't look that similar.
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So we didn't put that joke in the movies,
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but when people come up and say I loved you in sex education I just say thank you.
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Thank you so much I've watched snippets of a lot of different things in case it was helpful Should we intervene?
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Seems personal.
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Do they have teeth?
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What happened backstage bro?
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They're fucking gonna get out.
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What happened backstage bro?
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Hey, dude, my dude, my dude.
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Please, please, my dude.
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The Ken thing is tough.
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It's a bit like that Pillsbury,
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go with me on this,
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Cinnabon mix, you know like once you open that canister,
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like it all just, it's very hard to,
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once you open it, you're making Cinnabons,
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you know, and you're loving it.
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You are loving making Cinnabons.
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That makes perfect sense.
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Doesn't it?
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Yeah.
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Because I don't know what a Cinnabon is.
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You don't know what a Cinnabon is?
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No, no, no. What is it?
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It was so fun.
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So we did a Barbie sleepover at the beginning and um...
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Just wait for the leg sweep.
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It's always in the middle of it.
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We had a Barbie sleepover, all the Barbies.
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We went to Claridge's and Greta organized it and we literally were like in our pajamas playing games and ordering room service.
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The Kens were invited to stop by,
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but obviously not allowed to sleepover.
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Ryan couldn't make it.
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Didn't want to sleepover anyway.
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And so instead he's...
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Had other things to do.
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He sent a singing telegram for us.
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What about ten?
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And yeah, there was like a knock at the door and everyone was like, who's that?
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We're all here.
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And I was like, as a joke,
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I was like, oh, it's the stripper I ordered.
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And then when I opened the door,
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this like older guy in a kilt walked in and everyone was like,
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oh, this is going to be weird.
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And I was like, no, I was joking.
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I didn't order a stripper.
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I don't know who this is.
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And then he started doing the scene from Braveheart and then he played on the bagpipes and it was hilarious.
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And then we do movie church on Sundays.
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So every Sunday morning at the Notting Hill Electric we would play a movie
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that was in some way related to Barbie
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or like a reference for Greta for Barbie
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So we might watch like His Girl Friday
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because of like you know the rhythm of which they talk or watch the red shoes for like
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You know the colors Right for the leg tweet see and I knew you would do it.
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Look at him.
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He's in it.
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He loves it though.
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He's the problem too Yeah,
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anything small and valuable Seriously?
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Pretty much.
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You know, and the memories.
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Yeah, I'd see that.
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And good memories.
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But yeah, if it's small and it's like,
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you know, if it could easily fit in your pocket.
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I took my Harley Quinn back and jacket.
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That's it.
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Yes.
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Have you seen Jury Duty?
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Yeah.
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Oh, did you love it?
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That seems like you don't.
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Well, I don't, I don't,
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I mean, how's that guy?
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Is he okay?
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Is he OK?
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I was worried about him, too.
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But I also follow him on my Finster.
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And I see that he's got a lot going on.
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He gets invited to a lot of things.
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He still hangs out with the rest of the cast.
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I mean, I don't know if you can tell.
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Bit of a fan.
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So I've been, yeah, he seems good.
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A 90 Day Fiance.
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Oh, yeah, you love that.
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90 Day Fiance The Other Way.
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My mom would answer, I think,
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would be the most solid bit.
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Ava's mom.
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She's my favorite person to FaceTime.
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Why?
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She's got the face.
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Good chat.
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And she gives you the time.
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Love that.
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Oh, I don't know.
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I feel like you'd be good at anything.
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You're such a career-driven person.
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You are doing all the jobs, aren't you?
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I actually really enjoyed playing a barber that didn't have a job.
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Her job was just like being a supportive friend and having fun and I liked that.
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What do I do with this little agent of chaos?
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Do I let him go?
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No, don't let him go.
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You live in a society, bro.
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Okay?
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So you gotta look at him.
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Let me...
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Oh, he's back.
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Nope.
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Young Hercules.
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I can't believe you brought it up.
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Did you guys know that Ryan played young Hercules?
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Yeah, but we're both answering questions.
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So I've answered mine.
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I was so excited when I found that out.
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That was a really fun day on set when you revealed that.
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And then I went down like a whole internet rabbit hole and kept screen grabbing so many pictures.
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If I knew I was going to open a can of worms.
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I hope people watch this and go back and watch Young Hercules.
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Or at the very least, Google it.
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I hope the opposite.
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Just Google Ryan Gosling Young Hercules.
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Or don't.
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And just see what comes up.
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Or look at the puppies.
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Because it's amazing.
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What character are you most like?
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I'm not like any of my characters I play.
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I don't think.
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Oh.
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So cool.
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I think you're actually more like young Herculean.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the video "Ryan Gosling & Margot Robbie: The Puppy Interview" provides an entertaining opportunity to practice your spoken English in a fun context. The playful atmosphere of the interview, coupled with the adorable puppies, creates a relaxed environment for learners. As you watch, you can practice mimicking the natural speech patterns, intonations, and emotions of the speakers, which is crucial in developing your shadow speech skills.

The informal setting helps reduce anxiety around speaking. By using the shadowing technique, where you repeat after the speakers, you can improve your fluency, rhythm, and pronunciation while engaging with popular culture. This interview also touches on topics related to childhood experiences and personal interests, making it a great way to expand your conversational vocabulary. Plus, discussing icons like Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie can inspire confidence in conversations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

This video features several conversational structures and expressions that are beneficial for English learners:

  • Casual inquiries: "Did you go to Barbies when you were younger?" This type of question helps showcase how to engage someone about their past experiences.
  • Repetitive structures for emphasis: "I did, but I wasn't like a Barbie fanatic." The use of "I did" followed by "but" introduces contrast, which is commonly used in everyday discussions.
  • Exclamations to express excitement: “Oh my god, they're so cute!” Learning how to express strong feelings can enhance your expressive skills in English.

These structures will not only prepare you for IELTS speaking practice but also help you sound more natural when conversing with native speakers.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with this video, pay close attention to specific pronunciation challenges that may arise:

  • Reduction and linking: Native speakers often blend words for fluidity. For example, "Oh my god" can sound like "Ohmygawd." Try to mimic this for more natural speech.
  • Intonation patterns: Notice how the speakers emphasize different parts of their sentences. The fluctuation in their voice can help convey emotions, crucial for effective shadow speaking.
  • Words with multiple syllables: Words like "Barbie" and "excited" can sometimes be mispronounced by non-native speakers. Break these down into syllables to practice their correct pronunciation.

By focusing on these aspects of the video, you’ll not only improve your speaking skills but also overcome common pronunciation traps faced by learners. Incorporating the shadowing technique while watching helps reinforce these critical elements, enhancing your overall fluency in English.

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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