Shadowing Practice: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Clip - "Personal Assistant" (2006) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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- Okay, first of all, you and I answer the phones.
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The phone must be answered every single time it rings.
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Calls roll to voicemail and she gets very upset.
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If I'm not here...
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Andrea, Andrea, you are chained to that desk.
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Well...
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What if I need to...?
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What?
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No. One time an assistant left the desk because she sliced her hand open with a letter opener.
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And Miranda missed Lagerfeld just before he boarded a 17 -hour flight to Australia.
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She now works at TV Guide.
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Man the desk at all times, got it.
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- Uh...
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Miranda Priestly's office?
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No, she's not available.
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Who is-- Thank you.
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Yes, I will tell her you called yet again.
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Right, remember you and I have totally different jobs.
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I mean you get coffee and you run errands, yet I'm in charge of her schedule, her appointments and her expenses and um,
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most importantly um, I get to go with her to Paris for Fashion Week in the fall.
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I get to wear couture, I get to all the shows and all the parties, I meet all of the designers, it's divine.
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Okay, now stay here.
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I'm going to the art department to give them the book. Do.
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This is the book.
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Now, it is a mock -up.
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of everything in the current issue.
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And we deliver it to Miranda's apartment every night.
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And she returns it to us in the morning with Her notes.
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Yeah.
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The second assistant is supposed to do this, but Miranda is very private, and she does not like strangers in her house.
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So until she decides that you're not a total psycho, I get the lovely task of waiting around for the book.
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Oh, Emily, what do I do with it?
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- - Hello, Mrs. Priestley's office.
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I...
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That's what I'm at Miranda Priestly's office.
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Um, she is in a meeting.
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Can I please make a message?
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Aha.
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Okay, can you please spell Gabana?
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Hello?
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Guess not.
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I guessed an eight and a half.
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Wow, that's very nice of you, but I don't think I need these.
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Miranda?
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She knows what I look like.
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- Do you?
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- Eh.
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Emily.
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Thank you.
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Emily?
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She means you...
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We just cut on the bias and so what we-- No, but that's not what I asked you.
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I couldn't have been clearer.
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There you are, Emily.
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How many times do I have to scream your name?
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Actually, it's Andy.
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My name is Andy.
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Andrea, but everybody calls me Andy.
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- - I need 10 or 15 skirts from Calvin Klein.
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Okay, what kind of skirts do you use?
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Please bore someone else with your questions.
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And make sure we have Pier 59 at 8 :00 a .m tomorrow.
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And remind Jocelyn, I need to see a few of those satchels that Mark is doing in the pony.
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And then tell Simone I'll take Jackie if Maggie isn't available.
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Did DeMarchalier confirm?
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The -the -the -marshally. to Marshalier?
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Did he get him on the phone?
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Uh...
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- Okay. And Emily?
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Yes?
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That's all.
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It's just the Cavalier disregard for...
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Do you have de Marcellier?
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- Ah, leave it.
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- Do you have...
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I have Miranda Priestly calling.
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I have Patrick!
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Thank you.
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- - No, she called me in there and she asked me about Pier 59.
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And there was something about Simone, Frankie, Someone else and she needs skirts from Calvin Klein.
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And there was something about a pony Did she say witch skirts?
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No. Did you say what kind?
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No. I tried to ask her.
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But never ask Miranda anything right.
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I will deal with all of this.
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And you will go to Calvin Klein.
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Me?
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Oh, I'm sorry, do you have some prior commitment?
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Some hideous skirt convention you have to go to?
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No. .
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills by analyzing a clip from "The Devil Wears Prada," focusing on the interaction between personal assistants in a high-pressure fashion environment. This engaging dialogue not only introduces you to workplace vocabulary but also provides a glimpse into the fast-paced nature of the fashion industry. By practicing with this clip, you can improve your English pronunciation and develop skills useful for various professional contexts.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Personal assistant - An individual who assists with administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Schedule - A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
- Voicemail - A system that records telephone messages for the recipient to listen to later.
- Couture - High fashion, specifically clothing made to order for individual clients.
- Mock-up - A model or replica of a design used for demonstration purposes.
- Errands - Short trips taken to carry out specific tasks, typically involving shopping or ensuring something is completed.
- Private - Something kept apart from public knowledge; confidential.
- Notes - Written reminders or observations often used in professional settings to convey important information.
Practice Tips
To gain the most from this lesson, I recommend shadowing the conversation. Start by watching the clip while paying close attention to the speed and tone of the speakers. Here are some tips to help you during your practice:
- Play the clip multiple times: Listen to the dialogue several times to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary and expressions used.
- Break it down: Focus on short segments of speech to accurately capture the pronunciation and rhythm. Since the dialogue is fast-paced, this will allow you to emulate it better.
- Record yourself: After shadowing, record your voice imitating the dialogue. This will help you assess your progress in improving English pronunciation over time.
- Role-play: Practice with a partner by taking on the roles of the characters in the clip. This interactive approach increases retention and makes learning more enjoyable.
- Use subtitles: If you find any section difficult, use subtitles or transcripts to aid your understanding. This can also be a good method for those preparing for their IELTS speaking practice.
By consistently applying these methods, you can effectively learn English with YouTube content like this and develop your speaking skills further. Consider visiting resources like shadowspeaks for additional practice materials related to shadowing and pronunciation improvement.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | must be answered · are chained |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will tell · I'll take · will deal |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to scream · need to see · have to go |
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.