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I thought you were gonna sit in a chair.
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I thought you were gonna sit in a chair.
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Please let me be here.
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I need to lie down too.
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I thought you were gonna sit in a chair.
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Please let me be here.
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I need to lie down too.
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Please let me be here.
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I need to lie down too.
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We don't have to talk about work or anything.
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All right, what should we talk about?
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We don't have to talk about work or anything.
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All right, what should we talk about?
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We don't have to talk about work or anything.
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All right, what should we talk about?
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Will you tell me about your wife?
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She was great, right?
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She was.
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Molly was a name.
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Will you tell me about your wife?
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She was great, right?
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She was.
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Molly was a name.
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She was great, right?
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She was.
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Molly was a name.
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She was a middle school principal Beloved She was a middle school principal
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Beloved She was a middle school principal Beloved So perfect
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Long marriage?
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That long enough.
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42 years.
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So perfect.
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Long marriage?
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That long enough.
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42 years.
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So perfect.
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Long marriage?
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That long enough.
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42 years.
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Wow.
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What was that like?
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You know when people say they want to grow old together?
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Well, we did that.
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Wow.
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What was that like?
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You know when people say they want to grow old together?
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Well, we did that.
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What was that like?
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You know when people People say they want to grow old together.
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Well, we did that.
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You know when people say they want to grow old together?
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Well, we did that.
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We met when we were 20, when I was 20, she was 19.
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We met when we were 20, when I was 20, she was 19.
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We met when we were 20, well I was 20, she was 19.
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And what was amazing is she never really changed.
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And what was amazing is she never really changed.
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And what was amazing is she never really changed.
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That's a hard thing to pull off.
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That's a hard thing to pull off.
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That's a hard thing to pull off.
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She had her life like it was easy, even when it wasn't.
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She had her life like it was easy, even when it wasn't.
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She had her life like it was easy, even when it wasn't.
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Even when it wasn't.
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God, I envy that.
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Are you hungry?
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We have gummy bears, chocolate chips, sprinkles.
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We have gummy bears, chocolate chips, sprinkles.
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Yep, I'm just gonna bring the whole thing.
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Yup, I'm just gonna ring the whole thing.
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Yup, I'm just gonna ring the whole thing.
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You know, those are like 15 bucks each.
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You know, those are like $15 each.
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Let's go crazy.
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Let's go crazy.
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Okay.
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So.
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So.
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Yeah, so.
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I got a weird one for you.
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Matt is cheating on me.
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I got a weird one for you.
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Matt is cheating on me.
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I got a weird one for you.
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Matt is cheating on me.
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Wait a minute.
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You know about this?
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What does that mean?
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Wait a minute.
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You know about this?
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What does that mean?
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Wait a minute.
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You know about this?
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What does that mean?
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What, you know about this?
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I saw them together.
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Will you know about this?
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I saw them together.
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Will you know about this?
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I saw them together.
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Oh my God, when?
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Yesterday.
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Oh my God, when?
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Yesterday.
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Oh, my God, when?
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Yesterday.
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I'm sorry.
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I mean, it was an accident that I saw them, but I didn't.
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I'm sorry, I mean, it was an accident that I saw them, but I didn't.
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I'm sorry.
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I mean, it was an accident that I saw them, but I didn't.
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Yesterday.
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That it is still going on.
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That it is still going on.
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How long have you known?
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For, like, 18 days.
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How long have you known?
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For like 18 days.
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How long have you known?
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For like 18 days.
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She's a mom at Pages School.
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She's a mom at Pages School.
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She's a mom at Paige's school.
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It's still so hard for me to grasp.
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I was in the kitchen making sandwiches.
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It's still so hard for me to grasp.
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I was in the kitchen making sandwiches.
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It's still so hard for me to grasp.
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I was in the kitchen making sandwiches.
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And his phone was there.
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He was upstairs with Paige.
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And his phone was there.
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He was upstairs with Paige.
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And his phone was there.
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He was upstairs with Paige.
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And he was getting all these text messages.
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And I don't know why, but I read them.
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and he was getting all these text messages and I don't know why but I read them
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and he was getting all these text messages and I don't know why but I read them it was not good does he know you know?
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no Thank you.
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Context & Background

The video titled "Shadowing Practice Ep 23 – Boost English Fluency Fast Using Movies!" features a dialogue that revolves around a casual yet meaningful conversation between two characters. The dialogue explores personal themes such as relationships and the experiences of growing old together. Such engaging exchanges not only offer insight into everyday English but also provide learners with practical contexts to communicate effectively. As you practice, you can focus on the emotional nuances of the conversation, which often enhance both improve English pronunciation and overall speaking skills.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "I thought you were gonna sit in a chair." - A common way to express expectations in conversations.
  • "Please let me be here." - A polite way to assert your desire to participate in a discussion.
  • "We don't have to talk about work or anything." - Ideal for shifting conversations to lighter topics.
  • "Will you tell me about your wife?" - This phrase encourages dialogue about personal experiences.
  • "What was that like?" - A versatile question that invites the speaker to share more details.

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  1. Watch and Listen: Begin by watching the video once without shadowing. Pay close attention to the dialogue's tone, speed, and context.
  2. Focus on Pronunciation: Identify key phrases from the provided list, such as "What was that like?" and practice saying them aloud. This helps improve English pronunciation, especially with intonation and rhythm.
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By incorporating these strategies into your daily English speaking practice, you will not only enhance your fluency but also boost your confidence in using English effectively in a variety of contexts.

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