Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English with Friends | Speak like a Native Ep.12 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Oh, sorry, did I get you?
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Want to sound more natural when you speak English?
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The fastest way is shadowing, copying a native speaker's pronunciation and intonation.
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Today we are going through 63 sentences from funny scenes in France.
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And by the end you will learn how to speak more like a native.
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You will hear each line once, then repeat it twice at a slower pace.
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Ready?
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Grab a notebook, let's start!
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You get me, you kill me!
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I do not want this unit!
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I do not want this unit!
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Oh, you should have told me that before, not a mind reader.
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Oh, you should have told me that before.
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Not a mind reader!
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...when threatened, would expand its collar, and emit a high-pitched noise to frighten off its predators.
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...when threatened, would expand its collar, and emit a high-pitched noise to frighten off its predator.
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when threatened would expand its collar and emit a high-pitched noise to frighten off its predator.
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Yes, Mr. Lewis?
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What kind of noise?
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Yes, Mr. Lewis?
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What kind of noise?
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Yes, Mr. Lewis?
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What kind of noise?
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Just a high-pitched, intimidating noise.
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First a high-pitched intimidating noise.
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First a high-pitched intimidating noise.
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Well, we, we don't know for sure.
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Well, we, we don't know for sure.
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Well, we, we don't know for sure for sure, but in my head it sounded something like this.
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Oh my god, what does
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that thing do?
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Oh my god, what does that thing do?
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Oh my god, what does that thing do?
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Uh, that's an eye removal machine.
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Uh, that's an eye removal machine.
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Uh, that's an eye removal machine.
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Hi Rachel.
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Hey.
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I'm Dr. Miller.
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Monica told me you were a little nervous, but don't worry, everything's gonna be just fine.
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Hi, Rachel.
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Hey.
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I'm Dr. Miller.
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Monica told me you were a little nervous, but don't worry, everything's gonna be just fine.
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Hi, Rachel.
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Hey.
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I'm Dr. Miller.
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Monica told me you were a little nervous, but don't worry, everything's gonna be just fine.
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First, we gotta start.
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This is the glaucoma test.
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Put your chin here.
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first we gotta start this is a glaucoma test put your chin here first we gotta start This is the glaucoma test.
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Put your chin here.
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First we gotta start.
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This is the glaucoma test.
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Put your chin here, and feel a small puff of air in each eye.
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Feel a small puff of air in each eye.
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Feel a small puff of air in each eye.
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You know what?
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You're young, you probably don't have glaucoma.
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You know what, you're young, you probably don't have glaucoma.
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You know what, you're young, you probably don't have glaucoma.
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I'd want you to take these drops three times a day for a week and you'll be as good as new.
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I'd want you to take these drops three times a day for a week and you'll be as good as new.
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I'd want you to take these drops three times a day for a week and you'll be as good as new.
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I don't put things in my eye.
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I don't put things in my eye.
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No, I don't put things in my eye.
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OK, then.
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I guess we'll see you back here in three months.
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OK, then.
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I guess we'll see you back here in three months.
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OK, then.
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I guess we'll see you back here in three months.
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Great!
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And I'll fit you for a glass eye.
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Great!
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I'll fit you for a glass eye.
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Great!
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I'll fit you for a glass eye.
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A bubble's good.
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It's got a boyish charm.
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It's impish.
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A bubble's good.
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It's got a boyish charm.
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It's impish.
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A bubble's good.
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It's got a boyish charm.
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It's impish.
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All I need to do is reach over and put it back in my mouth.
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All I need to do is reach over and put it back in my mouth.
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All I need to do is reach over and put it back in my mouth.
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Good save!
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We're back on track and I'm chewing someone else's gum gum.
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Good save.
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We're back on track and I'm chewing someone else's gum.
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Good save.
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We're back on track and I'm chewing someone else's gum.
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And now you're choking.
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And now you're Choking and now you're choking.
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Dear Dr. Ramore, know that I love you and would do anything to have you.
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Dear Dr. Ramore, know that I love you and would do anything to have you.
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Dear Dr. Ramore, know that I love you and would do anything to have you.
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Gosh, you're not so secret admirer.
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Gosh, you're not so secret admirer.
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Gosh, you're not so secret admirer.
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P.S.
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Enclosed, please find 14 of my eyelashes.
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P.S.
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Enclosed, please find 14 of my eyelashes.
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P.S.
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Enclosed, please find 14 of my eyelashes.
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This wasn't addressed to days of our lives.
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This came to your apartment.
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how good to face the night
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that don't take that I've been on TV this isn't addressed today if our lives this was an address,
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the days of our lives this is this came to your appartments this was an address, today's of our lives this wits came to your appartments building.
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There's no stamp on it.
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This woman was in our building.
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There's no stamp on it.
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This woman was in our building.
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I got my very own stalker.
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I got my very own stalker.
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I got my very own stalker.
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I love this apartment.
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Isn't it perfect?
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I love this apartment!
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Isn't it perfect?
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I love this apartment!
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Isn't it perfect?
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I can't believe I never realized how great it is!
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I can't believe I never realized how great it is!
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I can't believe I never realized how great it is!
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Well, that is because your eye immediately goes to the big naked man!
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Well, that is because your eye immediately goes to the big naked man.
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Well, that is because your eye immediately goes to the big naked man.
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Well, I never thought I'd say this, but I'm going to go use ugly naked guy's bathroom.
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Well, I never thought I'd say this, but I'm going to go use ugly naked guy's bathroom.
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Well, I never thought I'd say this, but I'm going to go use ugly naked guy's bathroom.
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But we watched it a second time is die hard to
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but we watch a second time it is die hard to
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but we watched a second time and it is die hard to and there'd be cool to see it again
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and there would be cool to see it again and there would be cool to see it again Yeah!
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Dude, you didn't say die hard.
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Dude, you didn't say die hard.
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Dude, you didn't say die hard.
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Yeah, I just got, uh, got plans.
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Yeah, I just got, uh, got plans.
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Yeah, I just got, uh, got plans.
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Uh, you see, the thing is, I wanna get out of here before Joey gets all worked up and starts calling everybody bitch.
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I want to get out here before Joey gets all worked up and starts calling everybody bitch.
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I think we need to talk about before.
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No, no we don't.
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I think we need to talk about before.
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I think we need to talk about before.
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No. No, we don't.
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That was the best nap I ever had.
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I don't know what you're talking about.
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I don't know what you're talking about.
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I don't know what you're talking about.
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That was the best nap you ever had.
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That was the best nap you ever had.
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I said it, okay, but it's over, Joey.
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I said it, okay, but it's over, Joey.
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I want to do it again.
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We can't do it again.
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I want to do it again.
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We Can't Do It Again I Want To Do It Again We Can't Do It Again Why Not?
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Because It's Weird Why Not?
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Because It's Weird Why Not?
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Because It's Weird Want Somethin To Drink?
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Sure What Do You Get?
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You Want Somethin To Drink?
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What Do You Get?
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You want something to drink?
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Sir, what do you get?
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You want something to drink?
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Sir, what do you get?
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Warm milk and excedent PM.
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Warm milk and excedent PM.
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Warm milk and excedent PM.
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That judging stuff took a lot out of me.
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That judging stuff took a lot out of me.
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That judge and stuff took a lot out of me.
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See if I may be going upstairs and taking a little nap on my couch.
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See if I may be going upstairs and taking a little nap on my couch.
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See if I may be going upstairs and taking a little nap on my couch.
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Why would I care about that?
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Why would I care about that?
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Why would I care about that?
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No reason, I'm just saying.
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No reason, I'm just saying.
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No reason, I'm just saying.
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Great nap.
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It really was.
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Great nap.
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It really was.
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Great nap.
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It really was.
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There's only one banana nut muffin left.
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There's only one banana nut muffin left.
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There's only one banana nut muffin left.
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No, we'll order mine first!
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Yeah, but I'm so much faster.
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No, we'll order mine first!
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Yeah, but I'm so much faster.
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No, we'll order mine first!
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Yeah, but I'm so much faster...
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Give it to me!
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No. Give it to me!
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Give it to me.
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No. Give it to me.
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Give it to me.
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No. Give it to me.
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Okay, you can have it.
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Okay, you can have it.
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Okay, you can have it.
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That was there when I got here.
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That was there when I got here.
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That was there when I got here.
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Is that when you rode Saltwater Taffy Man?
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Is that when you rode Saltwater Taffy Man?
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Is that when you rode Saltwater Taffy Man?
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He is my submarine guy.
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He is my submarine guy.
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He is my submarine guy.
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He resurfaces every couple years and we have the most amazing three days together.
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Only this time he's coming for two weeks.
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He resurfaces like every couple years and we have the most amazing three days together.
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Only this time he's coming for two weeks.
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He resurfaces like every couple years and we have the most amazing three days together.
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Only this time he's going for two weeks.
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This guy goes down for like two years at a time?
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This guy goes down for like two years at a time?
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This guy goes down for like two years at a time?
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I just spoke to Carol, Ben's got the chicken pox.
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I just spoke to Carol, Ben's got the chicken pox.
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I just spoke to Carol, Ben's got the chicken pox.
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If you haven't already had it, chances are you're gonna get it.
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If you haven't already had it, chances are you're gonna get it.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Want to sound more natural in English? This video uses shadowing—the fastest way to mimic native pronunciation and intonation—with 63 real-life, funny dialogues. Perfect for English speaking practice, it blends casual and semi-formal contexts (like doctor visits and quirky conversations) to build fluency. Whether prepping for IELTS speaking practice or daily chats, repeating these lines trains your mouth to move like a native. No boring drills—just engaging scenes that make learning stick.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • "You should have told me that before": This past modal phrase expresses regret or advice. Notice how "should have + past participle" softens criticism—key for natural speech.
  • "when threatened, would expand...": A reduced adverbial clause ("when threatened" instead of "when it is threatened") is common in formal descriptions. Great for IELTS speaking practice to add complexity.
  • "everything's gonna be just fine": The contraction "gonna" and casual tone show how natives simplify speech. Mastering this makes you sound approachable, not robotic.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Watch out for these tricky sounds:

  • "high-pitched": The "tch" sound in "pitched" is often mispronounced as "ch"; focus on a sharp, quick release.
  • "glaucoma": Stress the second syllable ("glau-CO-ma"), not the first. Misplacing stress can confuse listeners.
  • "predators": The "a" in "predators" is short, like "eh"—avoid over-pronouncing it as "ay".
For extra practice, pair this video with a shadowing app or shadowing site to slow down audio and compare your accent. Tools like shadowspeak can help refine your timing and intonation.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowI've been · haven't already had · have come
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itwasn't addressed · isn't addressed
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupThe fastest · the best · the most amazing
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmay be

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 →