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like if someone turns if someone is talking too loudly yeah
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or someone's playing music they choose the quiet couch he's still
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gonna laugh he's got a long way to go I just
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don't like Jake Gyllenhaal I wish we had no it's impossible
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So one of the questions I get most asked from the press door is who am I dating?
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That's a good question.
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Would you like to meet her?
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Love me.
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Can we have a kiss?
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If this makes the movie, I'll be so impressed.
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I can sing.
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Shut up, you blind.
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Good morning everybody, this morning I woke up, I was very tired, came over to my basin to brush my teeth, I got my toothbrush, got my toothpaste,
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started brushing my teeth, but it was gross, because it wasn't toothpaste, it was hair gel, great.
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So I just did the best interview I've ever done for anything ever,
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purely because I got to hang out with this little guy look at his face congratulations
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i love watch mojo no i'm always watching the top 10 things always welcome to watch mojo That's me.
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Oh, no way!
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Oh, no way!
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You never did it?
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Oh, my God!
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Can you do the intro for us?
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I know.
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Please.
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I've never done this in person.
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Welcome to WatchMojo.
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No way!
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Oh, shit!
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Oh, my God!
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This is so ridiculous.
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Oh, my God.
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I love your show.
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See Robert Downey Jr. I go up to him.
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I shake his hand.
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Nice to meet you.
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And I'm starting to panic, right?
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I'm like, oh, my God.
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It's Robert Downey Jr.
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And I'm looking at him in the face of going there's
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something different about you in person do they do something to
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your face on camera like you don't look the same
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and then robert then walked in
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and i realized i've been talking to his stunt bubble the whole time
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and let's just talk for a moment about how i look like a chipmunk
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the doctor said tomorrow is going to be even more swollen
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so i'll bless you all with some more swollen photos of my face um but yeah
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I just wanted to do this because we didn't send anyone to come in tomorrow because tomorrow is the day.
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I don't know if you want to find another crazy day to come in there.
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I don't like it, okay, I'll be good though, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies,
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who said acting was easy huh broken nose number three what a way to finish a movie
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so i did say i broke my nose
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that was a lie didn't break it early diagnosis i actually
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just got hit right in the middle of my head here
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with the butt of a shotgun it was an accident the shot looks amazing
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and when you see the movie a little cringe
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because you'll go oh we the oscar goes to the oscar go the and And the Oscar goes to...
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Stressed.
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Hey, what's up, everyone?
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Firstly, thank you so much to everyone in Brazil.
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It's been a fantastic day.
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The whole Spider -Man cast is so...
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Jake.
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What are you doing?
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Just trying to enhance.
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Okay.
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Oh, my God!
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That was amazing!
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I have a question for you.
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What was it like playing Cher's phone echo in the dead pool of time and finally getting to work with it?
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How do you know that this is funny?
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Yes!
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Hey guys, what's up?
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It's Tom Holland here.
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I am at the Ace Seattle Comic Con, having a great time, meeting everyone, it's going really well.
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I wanted to apologise because there's no real revelations coming out this weekend about Spider -Man 2.
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I don't know much about it.
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I'm a little confused because I died, so I don't really know how it all comes into play.
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But I do know is I've got the new script, I'm super excited to read it, and it's going to be great.
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So yeah, Spider -Man 2, let's do this so first tip
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when you're getting ready for the Oscars is to wear Marc Jacobs 24 hour concealer foundation yes sorry
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because people are heading to the Royal Highland show this morning
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the m60 on the clock where they are on the m60 clockwise we've got queuing traffic at Junction 2 that's
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because of an accident the queues are back to Junction 23
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and Trevor's been on to say he's been sitting in these
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queues now for nearly an hour the m6 on the northbound side We've got a lane close, some drinks at Temple Hall, we're having some f*ing...
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I need to get a haircut.
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This is just getting ridiculous.
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That's too much now.
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The Christmas jumper has to return.
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What do you think, Ted?
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It doesn't give a s*.
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Don't eat muskript.
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What's up?
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It's your boy Spider -Man.
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That was so uncool.
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Hey, it's Tom.
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How you doing?
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I'm taking you to the Oscars.
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Follow me and we'll have a good time and it'll be great.
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I guess I just have to accept that sleeping is now not one of the skills that I have.
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I think I'm just going to have to become a vampire.
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but then again they sleep in the days and maybe not even a bucket
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okay so firstly it is my birthday i've turned 23 today was amazing the boys
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and i went scuba diving and it was fantastic
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and thank you to all the fans who have sent me amazing birthday wishes it really really means a lot
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so thank you
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but what's even more exciting than my birthday is today the brothers trust is announcing the winner of our event
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and the lucky person who'll be coming to the spider -man
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far from home premiere kieran nelson what are you laughing at ah oh you no i probably would um
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oh i know what was the question probably just play with puppies all day like i'm doing right now Tom,
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what are you doing?
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She's looking at me.
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Tessa is now actually walking me.
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Look, she's got the handle in and I've got the clip in.
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She's taking me home.
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Come on, Tess.
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I am Iron Man.
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a bit of an odd message walking around kingston
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and we found this dog seems to have been stray for the last few days
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if it is your dog please let us know we're going
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to take him to the vets to make sure he's all okay
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so update on bruno we took him to the vets he's
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got a microchip they know i guess they have their owner's
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contact info they're going to find out the address where he lives
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and hopefully they bring him home now i know you're probably
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all thinking tom you read a book in january now you're going to read a book in february
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but you said one book every two months What can I say?
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My brain is a sponge.
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It thirsts for knowledge.
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Let's do that again.
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Come on, Baz.
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Turn your phone off, mate.
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Here we go.
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I think that's okay.
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It's fun.
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It's funny.
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Moving on.
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Next one.
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I'm Tom Holland.
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I'm the Spider -Man.
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Okay, you two are going to have to leave the room.
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No, I'm going to find you. And I...
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Okay.
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Why This Tom Holland Clip Is Perfect for Speaking Practice
If you’re looking to boost your English speaking skills—whether for IELTS speaking practice or everyday fluency—this video is a goldmine. Tom Holland’s natural, conversational tone mirrors real-life interactions, making it ideal for learning how to sound relaxed and authentic. His speech is full of casual phrases, interruptions, and emotional cues, which are key to mastering real-world communication. Plus, the mix of stories, jokes, and spontaneous reactions gives you a chance to practice both formal and informal language.
Breaking Down Natural Speech: 3 Key Phrases
Let’s look at how Holland’s words sound so genuine:
- “Shut up, you blind.” This playful insult uses casual grammar and intonation—notice the short, sharp delivery. Native speakers often drop formal structures in friendly banter, and this phrase shows how to convey humor without being rude.
- “What a way to finish a movie!” The exclamation here adds emotion, turning a statement into a story. Practice stressing “what a way” to mimic the surprise in his voice—this is how you make your speech engaging.
- “I’ll bless you all with some more swollen photos of my face.” The word “bless” is used sarcastically, a common trick in informal English. Pay attention to the light, joking tone—this is how native speakers soften self-deprecating comments.
Try This Shadowing Routine to Improve Pronunciation
Shadowing—repeating speech immediately after a native speaker—is one of the best ways to refine your pronunciation and fluency. Here’s a simple routine using this video:
- Watch and listen to a 10-second clip. Focus on Holland’s rhythm, pauses, and stress.
- Shadow speak by repeating the clip out loud, matching his tone and speed. Use a shadowing site or app to record yourself if possible.
- Compare your recording to the original. Notice differences in vowel sounds (like “toothpaste” vs. “hair gel”) or intonation (how he rises at the end of questions).
- Repeat until you feel your speech flows naturally. This loop works for shadowspeaks practice and can even help with IELTS speaking tasks, where fluency and pronunciation are key.
By focusing on these details, you’ll not only improve your English pronunciation but also learn to speak like a native—casual, confident, and full of personality.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | i've been talking · he's been sitting |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've ever done · I've never done · It's been |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is talking · am I dating · i'm always watching |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna laugh · is going to be · it's going to 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.