Shadowing Practice: The Ones with Ross and Rachel’s (Brief) Marriage | Friends - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello. One marriage, please.
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Yep. We want to get married. Well, there's a service in progress. Have a seat.
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All right.
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What are you doing?
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Oh, that's the wedding march. Does Does that freak you out?
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No, only because it's the graduation song.
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Okay, this is it. We're going to get married.
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Are you sure you want to do this?
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HELLO, MRS. BRO.
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WELL, HELLO, MR. RACHEL.
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WAIT. OKAY.
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UM, Why are we in Ben together?
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I don't know.
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Do you Do you have Do you have any clothes on?
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Yes. Really?
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No. But we we didn't have sex. Did we?
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I mean, I don't remember much about last night. It was such a blur.
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Oh, I remember laughing.
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I laughed a lot and we didn't have sex.
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Oh. Oh. I mean, we were really drunk. I was glad we didn't do anything stupid.
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Tell me about it.
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Hey. Hey.
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Hi. Thank you.
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What are we going to talk about? What you guys did last night or what last night? Nothing nothing uh nothing happened last night.
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Uhhuh. Ross invited us to all to watch.
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Ra, we weren't going to miss our friends getting married.
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WHO GOT MARRIED?
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You did what?
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Hello. We didn't get married. That's ridiculous.
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Wait, wait, wait, wait. I remember being in a chapel. Wait, they they they would not let us get married when we were that drunk.
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They let you get married when you're drunk. Most people getting married in Vegas are drunk.
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Now I'm drunk right now.
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I can't have a mimosa with breakfast.
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I'm on vacation.
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What are you guys going to do? Oh, I guess we just find a divorce lawyer.
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Well, I think I think Ross already has one.
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Now, this one's free, right? Because you paid for the first two, so you get the third one for free.
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Laugh it up. But the joke's on you because we don't need to get divorced.
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Okay. We We're just going to get an anulment.
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An anulment. Ross, I don't think surgery is the answer here.
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Oh. Oh, that's your thing.
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What? Your thing. Your thing. You know that you're the guy who gets divorced.
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That's not my thing.
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I do not love getting divorced.
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Yes, you do. This is your third divorce.
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You love divorce so much I'm probably going to marry it and then And then it won't work out. So, you're going to have to divorce it. Divorcing guy.
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I'm so drunk.
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You got married again.
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Yes. So, that's your second marriage in two years.
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Yes. Second in two years. Third overall.
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Ross, I have been a divorce attorney for 23 years, and never have I had so much business from one client.
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Why don't you tell me what happened?
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Basically, Rachel and I were in Vegas and we got drunk. I I'm sorry. Is this the same Rachel whose name you said at the altar in the second marriage?
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Yes. Yes. Yes. But I I do not love her.
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Oh, that's better then.
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This is just a drunken mistake and I I need to get it anulled.
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I see. Have you considered therapy?
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I think just the anolment for today.
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There are a couple of forms to fill out.
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Easy. And we'll need to have witnesses who can testify that you were not of sound mind.
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No problem.
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And we'll need you and Rachel to testify before a judge.
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Ooh. There's no way to do this without her cuz I kind of already told her uh it was it was taken care of.
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Of course you did.
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Look, Ross, you can't get an enolment unless you and Rachel are both there.
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Uh-huh. What about someone who looks like Rachel?
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I will think about the therapy.
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Hey, so uh did everything go okay with the anulment? Oh, yeah. No problems.
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It's all taken care of.
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Ross, thank you.
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Hey, do you guys want to go see a movie?
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Oh, yeah. Why not?
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I'm going to get my sweater.
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Okay. You want You want to hear something weird?
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Always. I didn't get the anulment.
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What? We're still married.
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Don't tell Rachel. See you later.
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Hey, do you have any gum?
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Oh, wait, wait. Hi. Listen, Ross, can I just talk to you for just a second?
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Oh, but Phoebe, we're going to be late for the movie.
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Oh, there's a cab. Taxi.
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Oh, that's funny. Timing. My god. Huh.
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There you go. There you go.
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We're We're actually just going to walk cuz it's right up there at the Angelica.
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OH, THE ANGELICA. GO. GO.
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You didn't get the anulment. I know, Ross.
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Well, I tried, but when I got to my lawyer's office, all I could hear was three divorces. Three divorces.
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Look, I just don't want my tombstone to read Ross Geller. Three divorces.
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Don't be worried about that. Your tombstone can say whatever you want it to say. It can say Ross Geller, good at marriage.
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You know, mine's going to say Phoebe Buffet, buried alive.
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Well, all I know is I I can't have another failed marriage.
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So, okay. What? You're going to be married to a girl who doesn't even know about it? Woman, sorry.
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Well, okay. So, I don't have it all worked out quite yet. Just don't don't say anything to Rachel, please.
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Rachel is one of my closest friends.
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Although, being the only one that knows about this does make me feel special.
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Okay. Okay. Stop. Stop. Stop.
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Baby. Hey, Ra.
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What was that? Sorry, mixup.
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Hey, how's the movie?
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I haven't seen it yet.
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Then you better hurry. The Angelica. Go.
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Bye. Oh, no.
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So, did you get the anulment?
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I couldn't.
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I knew it because you love Rachel.
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It's not that. Okay. Anulments are more complicated than I complicated because of the love. I I do I do not love Rachel. I'm going to tell her right now about the whole thing so we can get this marriage an enold as fast as possible. Okay. Would I do that if if I loved her?
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I've never been more convinced of your love for her.
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I do not have feelings for Rachel. Okay.
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Oh, what's wrong?
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Monica and Chandler are really moving in here and I have to move out and everything is changing.
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Oh my. Come here. Come here. It's okay.
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Oh, everything's going to be okay.
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Thank you.
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Of course.
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Hello. Hello. Is Ross there? Uh, no he's not.
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Can I take a message?
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Yes. This is Russell. Ross' divorce lawyer. Just tell him that since I haven't heard from him, I assume he's decided to give the marriage a try.
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Ross got married again. No.
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All right, keep going. We are phasing the accent out. Phasing it out.
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So, without retesting their results in the laboratory, the team would never have identified the initial errors in their carbon dating a little.
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Were there any questions at this point?
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Yes. What's happening to your accent?
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Come again. What's What's this nonsense?
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All right. I'm I'm not English.
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I'm from Long Island.
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I was really nervous and the accent just um just came out.
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I'm sorry. So, if we could just get back to the lecture.
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Um were there any questions about paleontology?
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All right. Look, I was just trying to make a good first impression. Obviously, I screwed up, but what you guys think of me is really important because I'm I'm hoping to get a permanent job here. So, if you just give me another chance to make a good impression.
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RUSS, ARE YOU CRAZY? I'M STILL YOUR WIFE OR WERE YOU JUST NEVER GOING TO TELL ME?
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WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?
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I COULD JUST KILL YOU.
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WELL, RACHEL, you two were involved in a serious relationship that really creates a problem.
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Ros, your honor, rest assured that relationship ended 2 years ago. And can you please strike consummated like bunnies from the record?
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Is there anything in this record that is actually true?
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Uh, well, yes, we uh we got married in Vegas and uh and the names, I think.
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Well, based on what I've heard, you two certainly don't qualify for an enolment.
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If you don't want to be together, you'll have to file for divorce.
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That's great. You happy now? Look what you did with your funny funny form.
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What me? What about YOU AND YOUR CONSUMMATED LIKE BUDDIES NONSENSE?
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What are you typing that for? See what he said? We don't get the anulment.
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Don't type that. What? Stop typing. Hey, stop typing.
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Stop typing. Stop typing.
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Okay. Do you see? Do you see what you are keeping me married to?
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You need to get out of my chambers.
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All right. Look, lady. Here is the deal.
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I came here for an anulment, and I am not leaving here until I get one.
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Would you like to spend the night in jail?
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Hey, thank you for your time.
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Oh, honey. Thank god you're home. I was getting worried.
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I picked up the divorce papers. Uh, I've already signed everything and I put little X's where you need to sign.
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Oh, little X's. Great. That makes up for everything.
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You know, you've done a lot of stupid stuff, too. Okay.
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Oh, name one stupid thing that is as stupid as this one.
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Okay. How about you flew to London to stop my wedding? Uh, how about you told me you love me after I was already married?
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Wait a minute. That was different. I did those things because I was in love with you.
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Yeah, right.
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You're right. That's very different.
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So, let's let's just sign the papers.
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What? Nothing.
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Okay. Can we just sign, please?
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Mhm. Congratulations.
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Okay. Wait, Ross, where? Wait a minute.
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Um, I uh kind of have a little confession.
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What? Uh, well, you know, this whole marriage thing.
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Kind of my idea.
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Excuse me?
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Uh, well, remember how we were too drunk to remember anything the night we were married?
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Yeah. And uh yeah, I didn't really I didn't want to say anything, but it just kind of kept coming back to me. And um remember we were in the casino and for some reason you thought it would be funny to eat a lot of grapes.
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And uh and I thought it would be funnier if we got married.
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So even as a as a compromise, we decided first to get married and then to eat a lot of grapes.
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So, um, sorry I got us into this whole thing.
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So, then if if I mean, if you think about it, this is all your fault.
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Yeah. Don't push it, though.
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I got to say, I I know we divorce a lot of women.
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Never thought I'd be divorcing you.
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I know. I always thought if you and I got married that would be the one that stuck.
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And it wouldn't be a secret and we wouldn't have our wedding dinner at Pizza Hut.
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Did I Did I even treat No, it was on the house. It was It was a newlywed special.
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That may be the most depressing thing I've heard in my life.
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I I should probably get these to my lawyer's office.
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Yeah. Hey, thanks Ross for taking care of all this.
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Uh, no problem.
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I'm going to need a copy of those.
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Totally.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking with this video is beneficial for several reasons. First, the lively interaction between the characters Ross and Rachel provides real-life conversational context, which is essential for learning English naturally. The humor and spontaneity of their dialogue allow you to engage with the language actively, helping improve your fluency and confidence. Through the shadowing technique, you can mimic their speech patterns, intonation, and emotions, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Moreover, analyzing the context of their humorous mishap can improve your understanding of cultural references, which is particularly important for IELTS speaking practice and general language proficiency.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The video features various key structures and expressions that are useful for learners:

  • Future intentions: “We want to get married” indicates a planned action, useful for expressing future goals.
  • Conditional phrases: “If you’re drunk, they’ll let you get married” showcases how to express conditions smoothly.
  • Past tense reflections: “I remember laughing,” helps learners articulate past experiences, which is critical in conversational English.
  • Colloquial expressions: “I’m on vacation,” offers insight into casual speech and how to discuss leisure activities.

Incorporating these structures in your speaking practice can significantly enhance your ability to express thoughts clearly and coherently.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching and shadowing this video, pay attention to several pronunciation challenges:

  • Contractions: Words like "we're" and "do you" can blur together in speech, making it essential to practice them to ensure clarity.
  • Intonation: The comedic timing in their delivery means that understanding stress and pitch variation is crucial. Notice how expressions change tone when they are joking versus when they are serious.
  • Connected speech: Phrases such as "I mean" often merge into single sounds in fast conversation. Practicing these connections can help learners sound more fluent.

By focusing on these elements, you’ll improve not only your pronunciation but also your overall speaking proficiency. Use this shadowing site to practice effectively, as it provides an excellent resource for incorporating real dialogue into your English learning journey. Remember, each repetition adds to your skill set as you learn English with YouTube.

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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