Shadowing Practice: The Ones with Joey and His Recliner | Friends - Learn English Speaking with Video
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All right, no peeking.
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No peeking.
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No peeking.
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No peeking!
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All right, all right.
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But you better be wearing clothes when I open my eyes.
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All right.
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Open your eyes.
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Sweet mother of all that is good and pure.
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Huh?
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Days of our lives picked up my option.
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Congratulations!
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I know!
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Now we can finally watch Green Anchors the way it was meant to be seen.
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So, uh, which one is mine?
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Whichever one you want, man.
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Whichever one you want.
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Not that one.
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Oh, yes.
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Oh, yeah, that's the stuff. Do we dare?
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We dare
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Well, you know I was thinking of moving the couch over here Why would you want to do
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that so that there would be a decent place for me to sit Rach there is a decent and your lap.
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It does not count No, no No. No. Rosita does not move.
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I'm sorry.
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Rosita? As in...
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As in Rosita does not move.
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Joey, it's just a chair.
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What's the big deal?
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The big deal is that it is the exact equal distance from the bathroom to the kitchen, and it's at the perfect angle so you don't get any glare coming off of Stevie.
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Stevie the TV? Is there a problem?
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No. Oh, what does he know?
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Come on, Rosita.
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Us chicas gotta stick together.
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Ow!
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You bitch.
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Wait.
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Joe.
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Full bag?
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Beer's still cold.
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Something terrible must have happened here.
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Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no!
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Stevie, I was never here.
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Your chair.
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Now, if anybody asks, your name is Rosita.
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I don't like it.
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No, I won't.
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How do you even know?
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Because I know when I'm going to go like this, I'll say it.
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You know what?
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Poor thing.
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Cut down in her prime.
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Joey, the new chair will be here in an hour.
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Maybe we should actually move Rosita out of here, you know?
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Start the healing process.
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Yeah, I guess you're right.
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Okay.
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She's healed.
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That's weird.
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No, it's not weird.
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It's a miracle!
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It's not a miracle, Joey.
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I'm sure there's some explanation.
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Oh, there is.
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If you want something or nothing, your heart is pure wonders.
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Things can happen.
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You guys are so cute.
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I know.
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All right.
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I'll see you in the morning.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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You know, I love doing crossword puzzles with you, honey.
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Oh, me too.
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Now let's finish this and go to bed.
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Okay.
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There's only one left.
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Three-letter word.
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Not dog, but...
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Cat.
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Yes!
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You're so smart!
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I love you.
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I love you, too.
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What are you doing?
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I, uh, reorganized the fridge.
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See?
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Uh, bottom shelf, meats and dairy.
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Middle shelf, fruits and vegetables.
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and top shelf expired products.
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Why are you doing this?
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Because I am bored, out of my mind.
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I've already been to the bank, the post office, and the dry cleaners.
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Dude, you just described seven days' worth of stuff.
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You gotta spread it out a little, you know?
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Haven't you ever been unemployed?
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Hey, I am not unemployed.
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I'm on sabbatical.
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Hey, don't get religious on me, okay?
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A guy in your position needs to be a little better at relaxing at relaxing, you know?
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Well, what, why do you think we have the comfortable chairs, huh?
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Come here, sit down.
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Ready?
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Watch.
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Oh! And then...
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Oh, yeah!
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Huh?
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So what, we just sit?
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Oh, no, no. We're not gonna just sit.
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Watch.
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Hello, Chandler Bing.
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Hello, Mr. Bing.
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I love you.
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All right, whoever this is, stop calling me.
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It's been six months.
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It's not funny. But I love you.
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Leave me alone.
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For the love of God, leave me alone. And that's Wednesday.
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We have got to get you lazy boys out of these chairs.
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Hey, whoa, hey, whoa.
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You know, you should go outside and be with the three-dimensional people.
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No. Inside good.
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Outside, bad.
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You guys are so pathetic.
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Oh, oh, Xanadu!
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Oh!
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She's one of us now.
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How you guys?
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Hey.
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Hey.
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We just want to stop by and say goodnight.
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Goodnight.
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Look at that, they won't even turn their heads.
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Alright you guys, taking off my shirt.
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Nah, she's lying.
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Oh, God!
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Thank God you're home.
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I'm watching Cujo.
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Alone?
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Yes.
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Well, what is wrong with this dog?
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Hey, did you get to the part where they're trapped in the car and Cujo's throwing himself at the windshield?
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No, no, seriously, what's wrong with the dog?
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Wait a minute.
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What are you doing home so early?
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What happened to your date?
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Oh, uh, didn't work out.
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Oh, well, you want to watch the rest of the movie with me?
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Oh, uh, okay, yeah.
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You know, I never thought I would ever say this about a movie, but I really hope this dog dies.
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What are you doing over there?
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Come sit here.
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You protect me.
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Oh, sure.
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Yeah, why not?
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Okay.
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Okay, that's him, that's him.
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That's Cujo.
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That's Cujo.
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All right, I know.
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All right, I know.
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Yeah, it's gonna be okay.
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Oh, my God.
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What's he gonna do now?
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I can't watch!
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Oh, no!
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Oh, seriously, how can you watch this?
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Aren't you scared?
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Terrified.
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All right.
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I've been feeling incredibly guilty about this because I want to be a good friend, and damn it, I am a good friend, I AM A GOOD FRIEND, SO JUST SHUT UP AND CLOSE YOUR EYES.
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UH...
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WOW.
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YOU ARE A GOOD FRIEND.
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OF COURSE, THE AUDITION WAS THIS MORNING AND I DIDN'T GET IT.
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BUT THAT WAS A HELL OF A KISS.
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RACHEL IS A VERY LUCKY GIRL.
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HI.
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HEY, I HEAR THAT YOU AND JOSHUA ARE GOING OUT TO DINNER WITH ROSS AND EMILY, AND I THINK THAT'S...
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I THINK THAT'S REALLY COOL.
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Yeah, Rach, I think you're handling that really well.
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Handling it?
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What do you mean handling it?
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There's nothing to handle.
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You know, maybe I would have a problem with this if it wasn't for me and Joshua.
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You know, they're not gonna get married anyway.
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What?
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Come on.
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They rushed into this thing so fast, it's ridiculous.
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I mean, they're gonna be engaged for, like, what, a year?
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And somewhere along the way, one of them is gonna realize what they've done, and they're gonna call the whole thing off.
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I'm telling you, you're gonna be dancing at my wedding You're dancing at my wedding before you're dancing at theirs.
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Yeah, well, I don't dance at weddings.
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Why not?
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Because weddings are a great place to meet women.
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And when I dance, I look like this.
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Hey, man.
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Hey.
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So, what are you guys doing four weeks from today?
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Nothing.
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Nothing.
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I am...
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free.
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Great, because Emily and I are getting married in a month.
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What?
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Yep.
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In a month?
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Yeah.
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You mean 30 days?
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Yeah. From now?
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Yeah.
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That's great.
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Yeah.
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Wow. That ripped. That ripped real nice.
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How many times do I have to tell you?
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You turn and slide.
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You know?
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Turn and slide.
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You don't turn and slide.
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You throw it out.
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I'm tired of having to get a tetanus shot every time I get dressed.
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Well, not throwing it out.
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I built this thing with my own hands.
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All right.
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How about we sell it?
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All right.
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But you're gonna have to tell them.
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You mind if we stick in a different cabinet?
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They seem all right with it.
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This is the unit for you, my friend.
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Sturdy construction, tons of storage compartments, some big enough to fit a grown man.
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What?
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Oh, yeah.
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I got in there myself once.
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My roommate bet me five bucks that I couldn't, and then he stuck a board through the handles and locked me in.
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It was funny until I started feeling like I was in a coffin.
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No, you can't fit in that thing.
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That's not deep enough.
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Oh, yeah?
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If I can't, I'll knock five bucks off the price of the unit.
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All right, you have yourself a deal.
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Okay.
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See?
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I told ya.
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Sometimes I come in here just to get away from it.
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Hey, a nickel!
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Oh, my God!
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What? Are you all right?
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Yeah.
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What happened?
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Oh, man, he promised he wouldn't take the chairs.
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What the hell happened?
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How were you locked in, or where the hell's all of our stuff?
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Well, this guy came by to look at the unit, and he said he didn't think it was big enough to fit a grown man.
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So, you got in voluntarily?
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I was trying to make a sale.
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Oh, man, if I ever run into that guy again, you know what I'm gonna do?
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Bend over!
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Wow, they really got you guys.
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Your TV, the chairs.
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Yeah, your microwave, the stereo.
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Oh, man, he took the five of spades.
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Oh, no, no, here it is.
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Oh, my God, what happened?
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Oh, um, Joey was born, And then 28 years later, I was robbed.
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Oh, you know, I got an extra futon.
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Dude, you don't have to brag.
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We got nothing here.
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I'm sorry.
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through a fun and engaging scene from the popular show, "Friends." You will focus on listening comprehension, enhancing your vocabulary, and improving your pronunciation through the technique known as shadowspeak. This method allows you to imitate the speech patterns and intonations of the characters, helping you sound more natural as you converse in English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- No peeking - A playful phrase used to tell someone not to look.
- Sweet mother of all that is good and pure - An expressive exclamation of surprise.
- Congratulations - A word used to express joy for someone's achievement.
- Whichever one you want - Indicates choice or preference.
- Decent place - A comfortable or suitable area.
- Rosita - A playful name used for a recliner chair.
- Stevie the TV - A humorous way to refer to a television.
- Beer’s still cold - A casual phrase indicating that drinks are still chilled and ready to enjoy.
Practice Tips
To effectively improve your English pronunciation, follow these practice tips while watching the video:
- Shadowing: Play the video segment and pause after each short sentence or phrase. Repeat what you hear immediately, trying to mimic the speed and tone of the characters. This is a great way to embrace the shadowspeak technique.
- Slow Down: If the dialogue feels too fast, use the playback speed feature in your video player to slow down the audio. This allows you to catch nuances in pronunciation and intonation.
- Record Yourself: After shadowing a few lines, record yourself speaking the same phrases. Listen to the playback and compare your pronunciation with the original to identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to how the characters convey emotion through their voice. Incorporate similar feelings into your shadowing practice to sound more engaging during conversations.
- Repetition is Key: Repeat this exercise multiple times. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with English speaking practice and using phrases in various contexts.
By applying these techniques, you'll enhance your spoken English and gain more confidence in real-world conversations!
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.