Shadowing Practice: The Ones Where They're Locked Out | Friends - Learn English Speaking with Video
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When you first saw the giant dog shadow fall over the park?
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Yeah, but did they have to shoot him down?
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I mean, that was just me.
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Okay.
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All right, about now, the turkey should be crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
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Why are we standing here?
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We're waiting for you to open the door.
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You've got the keys.
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No, I don't.
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Yes, you do.
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When we left, you said, got the keys.
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No, I didn't.
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And I asked, got the keys?
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No, no, no. You said got the keys.
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Do either of you have the keys?
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The oven is on.
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Oh, I've got to get my ticket.
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Oh, wait, wait.
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We have a copy of your key.
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Well, they get it.
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Get it.
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Hey, that tone won't make me go any faster.
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Joey?
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That one will.
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Oh, not that one.
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Can you go any faster with that?
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Hey, I got one keyhole and about a zillion keys.
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You do the math.
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Why do you guys have so many keys in there anyway?
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For an emergency just like this?
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All right, listen, Smirky.
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If it wasn't for you and your stupid balloon, I would be on a plane watching a woman do this right now.
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But I'm not.
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I swear you said you had the keys.
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No, I didn't.
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I wouldn't say I had the keys unless I had the keys.
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I obviously did not have the keys.
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Oh, okay, all right, that's it.
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Enough with the keys.
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No one say keys.
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Why would I have the keys?
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Aside from the fact that you said you had them?
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But I didn't.
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Well, you should have.
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Why? Because, why? Because, why?
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Because everything is my responsibility.
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I mean, isn't it enough that I'm making Thanksgiving dinner for everyone?
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You know, everyone wants a different kind of potato, so I'm making different kinds of potatoes.
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You know, does anybody care what kind of potatoes I want?
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No!
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No, no!
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You know, just as long as Phoebe gets her peas and onions and Mario gets her tots,
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it's my first Thanksgiving, and I.. it's all burnt!
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I just...
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I...
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Okay, Monica, only dogs can hear you now.
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Look, the door's open.
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Here we go.
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Oh, God!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Well...
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Turkeys burnt!
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Potatoes are ruined!
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Potatoes are ruined!
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Potatoes are ruined.
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Here we come, walking down the...
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This doesn't smell like Mom's.
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No, it doesn't, does it?
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But you wanted lumps, Ross?
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Well, here you go, buddy, you got one.
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Oh, God, this is great.
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The plane is gone, so I guess I'm stuck here with you guys.
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Hey, we all had better plans, okay?
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This was nobody's first choice.
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Oh, really?
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So why was I busting my ass to make this delicious Thanksgiving dinner?
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You brought that delicious dinner?
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No, why?
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It's a good door!
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Why are you gonna stay here?
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Stop it!
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Stop it!
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Stop it!
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Now, this feels like Thanksgiving.
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Okay, well, the supper's not home.
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But, hey, you know what?
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My mother's gonna be here in a minute, and she has the key.
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I can't wait that long.
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You have to do something.
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Knock that door down.
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I would, but I'd bruise like a peach like a peach.
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Besides, you know, everything's gonna be fine.
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The baby's sleeping.
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What if she jumped out of the bassinet?
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Can't hold her own head up, but yeah, jumped.
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Oh, my God!
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I left the water running!
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Right, you did not leave the water running.
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Please, just pull yourself together, okay?
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Wait, did I leave the stove on?
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You haven't cooked since 1996. Is the window open?
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Because if the window's open, a bird could fly in there.
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Oh, my God, you know what?
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I think you're right.
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I think, you know, wait, listen, listen.
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A pigeon.
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No, no way, no, no. An eagle flew in, landed on the stove, and caught fire.
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The baby, seeing this, jumps across the apartment to the mighty bird's aid.
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The eagle, however, misconstrues this as an act of aggression and grabs the baby and its talent.
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Meanwhile, the faucet fills the apartment with water.
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Baby and bird, still ablaze, are locked in a desk grip swirling around the whirlpool that fills the apartment.
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Boy, are you gonna be sorry if that's true.
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Oh, oh, God.
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Hey, you want a beer?
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Whoa!
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Open up!
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Open up!
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Open up!
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We'll discuss it in the morning.
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What the hell is going on?
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We took our apartment back.
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I had nothing to do with it.
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Okay, it was my idea, but I don't feel good about it.
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Oh, oh!
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We are switching back right now.
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No, we're not.
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We're not leaving.
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Well, you're going to have to leave sometime because you both have jobs, and as soon as you do, we're switching it back.
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There's nothing you can do to stop us.
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Right, Joe?
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I don't know.
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What?
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I don't want to move again.
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I don't care.
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This is our apartment, and they stole...
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You stole our apartment.
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We won that apartment fair and square twice, and I'm getting it back right now.
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I'm getting it back right now!
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All right.
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We figured you might respond this way, so we have a backup offer.
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Oh, no, no, no. No more offers.
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You can't offer anything to us.
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Let us keep the apartment, and as a thank you, Rachel and I will kiss for one minute
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totally worth it was one good minute good night
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so sorry we're late please let us in
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so we can have dinner together no everything's cold the turkey's dried out and the stuffing's all soggy Yeah, and there's a bowl of cranberry sauce that...
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What happens to cranberry sauce?
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Nothing.
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It's fine.
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Oh, thank God.
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Oh, I just remembered.
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We do have something to eat.
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Monica put something in our oven this morning.
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Oh, yeah.
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Hey, you touch that and you will be sorry.
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Guys, I listened to her.
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The vein is bigger than I've ever seen it.
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Oh, my God, it's Brussels sprouts.
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That's worse than no food.
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Ha-ha!
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All you got was Monica's stinky Brussels sprouts.
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Stinky?
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Please let me stay on this side of the door.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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It all looks so beautiful.
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The turkey, the stuffing.
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The cranberries.
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Enough.
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A monkey could have made him.
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Hey, listen, guys, we feel really terrible.
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He's doing that weird eye contact thing.
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Don't look at him.
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Don't look at him.
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Come on, you guys.
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We want you to know we're very, very sorry.
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Right, guys?
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I feel terrible.
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Oh, sorry.
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I'm so sorry.
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But let's not ruin this day.
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You worked so hard.
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Let's move past this and try to have a nice meal all together.
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The floating heads do make a good point.
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Yeah, they do seem to feel pretty bad. So bad. So bad. So bad.
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Okay.
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Okay, you two go get the dessert, and I'll let you in.
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Dessert?
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Yeah, I asked you and Phoebe to pick up the pies.
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You did remember, right?
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Pies?
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Oh, we thought you said prize.
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Here.
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Grand Supreme, little darling little darling congratulations
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you forgot the pies well I can't believe this you forced me to make dinner then you're an hour late
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and you forget the one little thing
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that I asked you to do really girls not cool well
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you man heads aren't any better you lied about going to the game you knew it would make you late
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and you still went anyway Hey, I'm getting a little tired of this, okay?
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We said we're sorry.
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It's Thanksgiving for Pete's sakes.
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A day of forgiveness.
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It's a day to be thankful.
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Don't make me come up there.
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It's too late for apologies.
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Fine.
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Let's just go.
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I don't need your stupid dinner.
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That would be a lot more convincing if you weren't drooling.
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Oh, is that what that is?
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It's all right.
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Come on, you guys.
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Let's just do our own Thanksgiving.
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Yeah, I'll cook.
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Yeah, let's go out.
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Hey!
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Yeah, you three have a nice Thanksgiving.
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The three of us?
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Yeah.
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You, Chan, and the Vein!
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills using the transcript from a humorous scene in the popular show "Friends." The dialogue emphasizes misunderstandings, responsibilities, and everyday situations, providing a rich context for learning. By engaging with the text, you will enhance your listening comprehension and improve your ability to respond naturally in conversation. Utilize the shadowspeak technique to develop your fluency and confidence as you practice mimicking the characters’ intonation and rhythm.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Keys - Small metal objects used to open locks.
- Crispy - Having a firm and dry texture, especially when cooked.
- Juicy - Full of juice; moist and flavorful.
- Emergency - A serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action.
- Responsibility - A duty to deal with something or take care of someone.
- Potatoes - A starchy vegetable commonly used in various dishes.
- Shadow - A dark shape produced by a body intercepting light.
Practice Tips
To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video transcript, follow these steps:
- Start Slow: Begin by listening to the dialogue at a reduced speed. This will help you catch nuances in pronunciation and intonation. As you gain confidence, gradually increase the playback speed.
- Focus on Tone: Pay attention to how the characters' tones change with their emotions. For example, the humorous frustration about the keys can give you insight into expressing similar feelings in English.
- Repeat After the Characters: Try to mimic the speech immediately after hearing it. This helps to reinforce correct pronunciation and rhythm, which is essential for english speaking practice.
- Record Yourself: Record your shadow speak sessions. Listening to your recordings allows you to notice areas for improvement and adjust your speaking style to align more closely with native speakers.
- Use Key Phrases: Incorporate the key vocabulary from the list into your own sentences. This will expand your vocabulary and help you use these terms comfortably in conversations.
By consistently applying these techniques, you will not only enhance your speaking skills but also make the learning process enjoyable and engaging. Remember, practice is the key to success in mastering English!
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.