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Uh, let me see if they're here again.
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Flight 233 from Sacramento, you may claim your baggage from Carousel 2.
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Flight 233 from Sacramento...
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Uh, sorry.
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You checked luggage?
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What are you, on vacation?
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No, ma 'am.
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Won't do it again.
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When your trousseau arrives, pick up the second rental and go direct to the sheriff's department.
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Hustle us up a couple of rooms, furniture, and phone lines.
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Yes, ma 'am.
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Come on, let's go.
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Good morning, everybody.
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How was your flight?
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Go away.
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You're on suspension.
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Thank you.
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Mandated leave.
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Ends next week.
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So come back next week.
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Hotmail for you.
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Which one of you jackasses told him?
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It was you, wasn't it, Joe?
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Yes, it was.
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Of course he called me.
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It's Red John.
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Can't keep me out of this.
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Why would you want to?
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You got a man killed.
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There's consequences.
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A man that murdered his daughter because she wouldn't have sex with him anymore?
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You didn't know that.
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You did not know that.
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If she hadn't left the diary...
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If she did, though, be reasonable.
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This is my case.
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Your case?
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Red John's mine.
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Red John doesn't belong to anyone.
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He belongs to me.
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It's not my call.
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Rules are rules.
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Come back next week.
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Don't let this man pass Boss?
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We have Gregory Tannen, Caucasian, male, 43, single We haven't opened him up yet, but Burma Sorry, I went over your head I'll redeem myself,
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I promise You want redemption?
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Be silent Okay, I can learn to do that Sorry.
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But burn marks here indicate that the victim was subdued with a stun gun, standard civilian model by the look of it.
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Death appears to be caused by several blows to the back of the skull, consistent with the bloody golf club found at the scene.
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Female is Allison Randolph, 27, married, no children.
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They were found at her listed residence.
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T .O .D looks to be early Saturday evening.
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On Allison, we have the same stun gun marks, followed by binding with tight black plastic ligatures, frenzy cutting and stabbing and salt of the torso, and subsequent abuse of the viscera.
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Textbook red, John.
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Who found the bodies?
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This one's husband, coming home from the airport Sunday morning with his brother.
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He's a pro golfer.
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Oh, yeah?
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Bryce Randolph.
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What's our deal with him?
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Do we know?
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He's on file as one of our physicians.
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Making a house call?
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Lovers?
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No, this one's gay.
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Okay.
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Dr. Wagner might know what their relationship was.
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He's here to make the formal ID.
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Okay.
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Dr. Wagner.
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Hi.
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I'm Agent Theresa Lisbon, California Bureau of Investigation.
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What's your connection to the victims?
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Well, I work with Gregory, Dr. Tannen, and the Randolph family are long -time clients of our practice.
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Our house calls the norm at your practice?
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No, Gregory and Allison were close friends.
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Lovers?
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No, he was gay.
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No, they were just friends.
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What in God's name happened to them?
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Looks like Red John.
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Who's Red John?
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We don't know who did this.
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We'll be in touch probably.
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Thank you.

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Real-Life Dialogue: A Busy Crime Scene & Office Tension

The video captures a dynamic scene blending airport chaos, workplace conflict, and a murder investigation. It’s the kind of fast-paced, natural conversation you’d hear in movies, TV, or even high-stakes real-life situations—perfect for practicing how to follow and mimic everyday English flow. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more confident, this dialogue teaches you to handle interruptions, formal requests, and urgent updates.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Master

  • "Hustle us up": A casual way to say "quickly get us" (e.g., "Hustle us up a coffee before the meeting").
  • "Go over your head": To ask a higher authority instead of your direct boss (e.g., "I had to go over her head to get approval").
  • "Consistent with": Matches or fits a pattern (key for describing evidence, great for IELTS speaking practice). Example: "His story is consistent with the facts."
  • "Mandated leave": Required time off from work (formal, useful in professional settings).
  • "Subdued with": Controlled using a tool or method (e.g., "The suspect was subdued with a taser").

Your Shadowing Challenge: Mimic the Energy!

Ready to try shadow speech? Here’s your task: Pick 30 seconds of the dialogue (try the part where characters argue about the case). Play a line, pause, and repeat it immediately—copying the tone, speed, and even the frustration or urgency in their voices. This is shadowing: the best way to train your mouth and ears to keep up with natural English. For extra practice, record yourself and compare it to the video. Need a shadowing site? Look for platforms that let you slow down audio—perfect for nailing tricky parts. Remember, shadow speak isn’t just about words; it’s about capturing the rhythm. Even 5 minutes a day will boost your confidence, whether for IELTS speaking practice or real-world chats. You’ve got this—let’s start shadowing!

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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