Shadowing Practice: Steven Universe Moments that Changed My Life - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Look at all this cool stuff they're doing.
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Look at all this cool stuff they're doing.
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You wouldn't believe how long it took me to figure out that this and you are the same thing.
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What do you mean?
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You're both human.
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You have to admit it's a little confusing.
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You're big and can talk and he's small and can only make noises.
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How was I supposed to know you were the same species?
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What?
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I know, it's silly.
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But then I started to notice that you grow.
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Well, can't play guitar with little baby hands.
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When a gem is made, it's for a reason.
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They burst out of the ground already knowing what they're supposed to be.
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And then that's what they are.
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Forever.
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But you, you're supposed to change.
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You're never the same, even moment to moment.
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You're allowed and expected to invent who you are.
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What an incredible power.
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The ability to grow up.
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Wow.
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You're becoming one with nature.
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Why would I want to do that?
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It's fun.
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If you lived in these trees,
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you could build a giant bird's nest and have squirrels for pets.
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You could eat a corn pie every night,
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and when it gets hotter it rains,
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you'd be protected by these nice leaves.
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Leaves?
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Lapis, look at this!
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This leaf turned orange.
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That means the seasons are changing from summer to fall.
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Soon, it's gonna happen to all the leaves on all the trees.
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Wow.
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So, what do you think?
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Oh, I'm not sure.
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That's okay.
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There's plenty of places we haven't been yet.
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Come on!
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What's this?
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This must be Empire City!
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Isn't it cool?
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It's very...bright.
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Yeah!
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That's why they say, what happens in Empire City never sleeps!
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So what does happen in Empire City?
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Well, let's see.
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If you lived here, you could get a cool apartment and be a single gem taking on the big city.
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You'd have a fun job at a local coffee shop and come home to a wacky roommate.
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I have no idea what you're talking about.
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Aww.
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Wow, it's really coming down.
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It's happening!
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What?
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The cluster!
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Really?
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What else could be making that horrible?
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It's mounting on the earth from the inside.
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This is it.
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This is the end of the world.
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Oh, that's just thunder.
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What?
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Yeah, everything is fine.
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It's just thunder.
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It happens when it rains.
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Huh?
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You don't know about rain?
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I don't know anything without my screen.
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It's okay.
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Here.
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Pretend this soup is the ocean.
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When the sun warms it up,
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the water evaporates into clouds, like the steam.
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And when the clouds get really heavy, it rains.
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So scalding liquid pours down from the sky?
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No, no, it's just water.
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It can't hurt you.
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Here, why don't I just show you?
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Steven, wait!
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Come on!
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Look, I'm okay.
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It's just water.
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This is just something that happens on Earth.
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Isn't it cool?
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Whoa!
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Yeah!
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Woo-hoo!
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Yeah!
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You did it!
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What do you think?
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Isn't it cool?
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Careful.
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Wow.
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Lapis, it's so beautiful up here.
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Eh, it's alright.
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I guess I can see why you like it.
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Hold on.
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Whoa!
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Check it out!
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Woohoo!
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Isn't it remarkable, Steven?
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This world is full of so many possibilities.
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Each living thing has an entirely unique experience.
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The sights they see, the sounds they hear,
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the lives they live are so complicated and so simple.
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I can't wait for you to join them.
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The organic life forms of Earth have fascinating traits despite their poor choice of residence.
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I wonder if all of them have flight capabilities.
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Oh, you must be Peridot.
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Peridot!
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What do you want?
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You can't just shove someone off of a roof.
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Why not?
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This is a human!
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He isn't like us!
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He's fragile and soft!
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Hey, it's not like a six-pack is going to save you from that height.
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You could have seriously hurt him.
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Well, how was I supposed to know that?
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Hmm.
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Greg, you have to excuse Peridot.
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She's far from her home world,
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and she still has a lot to learn about our planet.
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No, I don't.
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Yes, you do.
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Uh, hey, yeah, don't worry about it.
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In conclusion, not all of the organic beings here can fly.
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For a moment, I really felt like things were different.
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But they're not.
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No matter where I go, I'm trapped.
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But you're not.
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You're not underwater.
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You're not in a mirror.
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This time you're free.
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But I'm still on Earth.
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Yeah, but nothing is still on Earth.
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Everything's always changing.
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The leaves, the cities, even Jersey changes.
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My dad says the rest stops used to be pretty gross,
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But now they have sushi.
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This isn't the same world that held you prisoner.
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Not anymore.
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And I know it doesn't feel like home,
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but maybe that can change too.
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I know you can't go back to home world,
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but if you stay here,
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it'll be your choice to stay here.
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It's funny.
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For all the time I spent on Earth,
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I barely saw any of it.
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That's not funny.
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That's super sad.
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Oh wow.
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What about all this?
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Now that's some plants.
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Huh.
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Guess the countryside out here is pretty beautiful.
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But who cares?
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I wanted to have this for the kindergarten.
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Even if there was nothing we can do for that one patch of land,
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there's still a whole earth blooming all around us.
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Yeah.
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Why don't we try gardening in literally any other place?
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It'll be easier than trying to plant in the kindergarten.
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That dirt doesn't care how green your thumb is.
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Green thumb!
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Cause you're green!
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I know that!
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So, are you in?
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Um...
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Do it, do it, do it!
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Say yes!
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Ugh, fine.
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I've got literally nothing else to do.
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Yay!
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Hey!
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Your ants are back.
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So, Andy, we heard you like marriage,
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so we thought, why don't we all marry each other?
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Ta-da!
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And if that's not human enough for you,
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we can throw in a little being born and some dying.
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We're very sorry for your marriage.
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We tried to cover as many celebrations in the human lifespan as we could.
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Nice.
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Oh boy.
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Bismuth.
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Is that what you're wearing to the wedding?
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It's the nicest thing I own!
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Looking sharp!
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What a wonderful idea.
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Humans found a way to make a moment's decision last forever.
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I don't need future vision to know I'll always remember this.
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Hahaha Steven?
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Hi!
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Why did we stop working on the drill?
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Why are they just sitting there looking at nothing?
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We worked hard and we deserve to take it easy for a little bit.
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I mean, just look at that view.
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It's beautiful.
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It's going to be blown to oblivion by the cluster if we don't get back to work!
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Working hard is important, but feeling good is important too.
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What are you talking about?
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Hey, what is that?
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A C?
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The drill?
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Yeah!
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Oh my gosh!
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Now it's music!
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Music?
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Yeah, it's music.
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Like this.
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Do re mi pa so la ti do.
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Do mi so do.
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Isn't it pretty?
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That's exceedingly simple.
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Do mi so ti?
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We're making music.
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What is the point?
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You're not making anything.
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Well, if it isn't anything,
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then why does it sound so good?
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I suppose it's just interest.
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Do-mi-so-do.
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Devoid of substance or purpose, a hypothetical pattern.
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Do-mi-so-ti.
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For the satisfaction of bringing it to completion.
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Sure.
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Do-mi-so-ti.
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Interest without meaning.
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Solutions without problems.
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And then you just add words.
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Here's what I've been working on.
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Life and death and love and birth and peace and war on the planet Earth.
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Is there anything that's worth more than peace and love on the planet Earth?
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Whoa, come on and sing it with me.
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Sing?
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The words relate to the key.
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Key?
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If it's a pattern, if it's a pattern,
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then just repeat after me.
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Life and death and love and birth.
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Life and death and love and birth.
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Now you sing mi fa mi mi fa mi ti la.
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And peace and war on the planet Earth.
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Yes, yes, that's it.
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That's so easy.
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Yeah, but that's what's fun about it.
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You should write something.
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You should write a song.
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About what?
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Whatever you're thinking.
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I guess we're already here.
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I guess we already know.
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We've all got something to fear.
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We've all got nowhere to go I think you're all insane
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But I guess I am too Anybody would be if they were stuck on Earth with you Yes!
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Life and death and love and birth and Life and death
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and love and birth and Life and death and love
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and birth and Peace and war on the planet Earth Is there anything that's worth more?
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Is there anything that's worth more?
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Is there anything that's worth more than Peace and love on the planet?
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Naaa nr
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Context & Background
The transcript from the video "Steven Universe Moments that Changed My Life" offers a rich dialogue that dives into themes of identity, growth, and the dynamics between characters in a vibrant, animated world. The speaker engages in a lively conversation about the inherent differences and shared experiences between humans and gems, introducing unique perspectives that can serve as a springboard for English learners. This dialogue not only captivates the essence of personal change but also reflects the beauty of nature and urban life. Understanding this context is crucial for developing conversational skills in English.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “You wouldn't believe how long it took me to figure out…” - A great way to introduce a story or experience.
- “That means the seasons are changing…” - Perfect for discussing weather changes and seasonal observations.
- “What happens in Empire City never sleeps!” - An idiomatic expression useful for talking about busy places or activities.
- “You’re allowed and expected to invent who you are.” - Encouraging language highlighting personal growth and self-discovery.
- “If you lived here, you could get a cool apartment…” - Practical vocabulary for discussing housing and lifestyle options in various settings.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively enhance your English speaking skills through the video, follow this structured shadowing technique:
- Watch the Video: Begin by watching the video without subtitles to get a feel for the dialogue's rhythm and tone.
- Listen Carefully: Play the segment of interest repeatedly, focusing on the pronunciation and intonation of the characters’ dialogues.
- Use a Shadowing App: Utilize a shadowing app to assist you in tracking pacing. Follow along with the audio while attempting to imitate the speech as closely as possible.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice while mimicking the dialogue. Playback your recording to compare it with the original speech, identifying areas for improvement.
- Practice Regularly: Engage with this shadow speech method consistently. Choose different phrases each day to incorporate them into your daily communication.
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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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