Shadowing Practice: The Simpsons SEASON 1 EPISODE 1 1987 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The Sixth Horse
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Well, good night, son.
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Um, Dad?
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Yeah?
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What is the mind?
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Is it just a system of impulses, or is it something tangible?
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Relax.
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Max, what is mind?
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No matter.
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What is matter?
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Never mind.
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Thanks, Dad.
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Good night, son.
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Good night, Lisa.
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Good night, Mom.
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Sweet dreams.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Sleep tight.
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I will, Mom.
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Don't let the bedbugs bite.
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Bed bugs?
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Rock -a -bye, baby, in the treetop.
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When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.
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When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall.
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And down will come baby, cradle and all.
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Oh!
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Sweet dreams.
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We may be the best parents in the world.
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Mmm.
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Good night, dear.
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Good night.
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Yeah, but before we say that, I didn't get to think about the brain or the matter, I'll be more specific.
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Alright, climb in.
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There's nothing to worry about.
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Now everyone go to sleep.
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Good night.
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Thank you.
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We'll be right back after this work.
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And now, back to our show.
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Hey!
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Change the channel!
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We're watching that show.
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This is a dorky show, Bart.
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Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Hey!
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Turn that back on!
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Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change the channel.
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No. Change You can stop now.
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Commercial's over and the show's back on.
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Oh.
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Oh, yeah.
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Come on, Bart.
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Leap into your father's arms.
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Come on, just like the old days.
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I'm too big now, Dad.
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There's no way.
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Come on, boy.
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Leap. Do it.
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Attaboy.
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Come on, Bart.
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You call that a leap?
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Dad, why are we doing this?
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You've always been afraid of falling on your head ever since you were a little baby.
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I'm trying to help you overcome that fear.
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You want me to jump?
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Because I've always been jumpy?
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That's a good one, son.
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Always been jumpy.
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Dad, this is really dumb.
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My head still hurts from the last two times.
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Let's go, boy.
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No excuses.
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I want to see some gumption.
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Leap.
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Leap, boy.
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Leap like you'd never, um...
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Leap like you never...
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What's the past tense of leap?
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Left?
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Leaped?
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That doesn't sound right.
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Well, what do you know?
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Leaped and left.
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They're both right. But, Dad...
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I haven't got all day.
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Now leap, and give it all you've got.
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Do I have to?
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Art.
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I'll get it.
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Good news, son.
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The boxing gloves have arrived.
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Where's Maggie? Who cares?
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Oh shut up, you shut up. Do you hear something?
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Forget it.
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I thought I heard a thud.
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You'll hear another one if you don't shut your trap.
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Hey!
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Did you two keep an eye on Maggie?
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Yeah, Mom.
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Yeah, Mom.
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Oh, where is she?
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Man, she is such a baby.
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What a little baby you are.
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Don't you have any self -respect?
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You don't see us going around sucking on pacifiers.
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It's time to grow up, you little runt.
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What?
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Another pacifier?
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You are a depraved little infant.
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We're just trying to help you.
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Yeah, help you.
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Eww!
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Hey, Maggie, look!
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Quick, the hot sauce.
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You can have your dumb pacifier.
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If we can.
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We don't need pacifiers.
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We're big.
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We watch TV.
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We're mature.
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What? For us?
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Are you kidding?
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No way, man.
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Not bad.
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Not that at all.
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What are you kids doing now?
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We're having a contest, Mom.
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What?
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We're having a burp contest, Mom.
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Well, knock it off.
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I do not allow burping in this house.
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I love Mom, but...
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The show must go on.
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Bart, what did I say about burping?
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I said, no burping.
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And when I say no burping, what do I mean?
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That's right, no burping.
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I know you won't disappoint me.
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Watch this.
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The burp champion of the world.
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Burp?
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I mean, Bart, are you burping again?
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Maybe.
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What is it with this burping?
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Why?
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What's the thrill?
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It's fun.
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It's crude.
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It's vulgar.
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It's impolite.
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And it's nauseating.
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That's what I said.
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It's fun.
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I'm still the burp champion of the world.
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Bart, meet the new champ.
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Watch this.
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Oh, yeah?
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How many times do I have to tell you kids?
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I absolutely forbid burping in this household.
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How's it going, everybody?
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Oops, pardon my French.
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Thanks, Dad.
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Good one, Dad.
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Dinner!
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Hot meal!
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Come and get it!
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Hearty and nutritious.
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Right here.
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Anyone who doesn't get his or her button here pronto will go without dessert.
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Hold it everybody, we forgot to say grace.
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Say, that's right.
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This family could use a little reverence around here.
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Good drink, good meat, good God, let's eat.
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Hold on, all of you.
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There's no need to slurp your soup so loudly.
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She's right, you little slobs.
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Let's try a little dignity around here.
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I don't want to hear any slurping.
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Right, Mom.
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Huggy -doggy, Mom.
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You know, dinner shouldn't be eaten in silence.
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This should be a time for communication.
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That's a good idea, dear.
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Bart, turn on the TV.

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Family Bedtime Chats: A Real-Life Language Moment

The video captures a cozy, chaotic family scene—kids asking big questions, parents sharing silly jokes, and siblings bickering over the TV. It’s the kind of everyday conversation that makes learning English with videos so powerful: relatable, unscripted, and full of natural speech patterns. Whether you’re chatting with family or friends, these moments are where real language sticks.

5 Must-Memorize Chunks for Smooth Conversations

  • "Sweet dreams" / "Sleep tight" / "Don't let the bedbugs bite": A classic bedtime trio! These phrases are warm, conversational, and perfect for saying goodnight.
  • "What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind": A playful riddle that teaches wordplay—great for practicing rhythm and humor.
  • "Change the channel": A short, direct command you’ll hear in any household. Notice how "change" and "channel" flow together smoothly.
  • "We'll be right back after this work": A common transition in TV shows (yes, even 1987 ones!). It’s a useful phrase for pausing a conversation or activity.
  • "I didn't get to think about...": A natural way to explain you haven’t had time to process something. Perfect for casual chats.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like the Simpsons (For 2 Minutes!)

Shadowing—repeating speech out loud, mimicking tone and speed—is one of the best ways to improve fluency. Here’s your task: Pick 30 seconds of the dialogue (try the bedtime chat or the channel argument). Play a line, pause, and repeat it immediately, matching the speaker’s pitch and rhythm. For extra practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare. Want to level up? Try "shadow speak"—repeat the line while the video plays, like a mirror. Apps with "shadow speech" features can help you stay in sync. Remember, "shadowspeaks" isn’t about perfection—it’s about training your mouth and ears to keep up with real English. Learn English with videos, and soon you’ll be chatting like a pro, even if your family argues over the TV too!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowYou've always been · I've always been · have arrived
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill rock · will fall · will come
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowWe're watching · are we doing · I'm trying
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessarymust go · have to tell

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →