Shadowing Practice: The Story of Jane Margolis | Breaking Bad - Learn English Speaking with Video
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It's Jane,
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right?
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Jane, I gotta say, this place is awesome.
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Really?
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Does it inspire awe?
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No, I mean, you know, it's great.
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It's just what I've been looking for.
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That's what I meant.
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I had an entire house before, attached and all, but I was just tired of the lawn care, upkeep and whatnot, you know?
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Well, the blinds are new.
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Everything's been painted.
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Jesus.
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Utilities are included.
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Ah, stacking, sweets.
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You got a cable?
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Already wired, just call to activate.
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High speed, whatever.
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Bathroom, cool tile.
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Bedroom.
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Nice.
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I'm a fan of the hardwood. So?
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You're interested?
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Definitely.
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Definitely.
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Yeah.
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And you're good with MPNF?
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Uh...
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Sorry, what?
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In the ad?
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No smoking, no pets?
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You want a smoky dude outside?
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Uh, no. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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No. Um, school.
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No worries.
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Right, the usual drill.
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I'll need a W-2 or a recent pay stub, current employer, former address, you know, yada yada.
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And if it's all copacetic, I'll call.
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Yeah, look, uh, thing is, I can...
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Unbelievable.
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Look, I'm just currently in between situations.
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Then I'm currently not renting.
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Look, look, I got the money, and I'm totally good for it for, like, ever.
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Come on, yo, can you please, please just help a brother out?
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Yo, my dad's not really a make exceptions kind of guy, trust me.
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Your dad.
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Owns the place, I manage it.
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Pen on paper, that's what I need.
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Or go run your game somewhere else.
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Dude, I got nowhere else to go, this is it.
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And I got no game, alright?
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I just need a chance.
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Look, um, my folks, they kicked me out.
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I'm a disappointment, apparently didn't meet their expectations.
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Again.
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So, you know, now I'm...
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There's something on...
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...Pretisse or whatever.
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But you know what?
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I'm a good person.
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And I work hard.
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I will pay you every month, and I will pay you on time.
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I will not mess this up, okay?
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I swear.
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Rent is one up.
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A hundred more a month.
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That's the cash price.
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Okay.
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Yes.
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Hey, you rock.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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You won't regret this.
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And in addition to first and last, I want two more months.
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DBAA fee, non-refundable.
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Yeah, of course.
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No problem.
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DBAA.
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Obviously.
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Yeah.
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Okay.
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So, uh, what's, what's DBAA?
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Don't be an asshole.
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Gotcha.
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I live next door.
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Really?
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And don't think for one second you have squatter's rights because you don't.
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If you blow this, I want you gone.
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I know guys will have your skinny ass out back by the dumpster faster than you can blink.
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Wow.
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I'll fill it in.
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Just sign your name.
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Which is what, by the way?
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Jesse.
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Uh, Jesse Jackson.
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Seriously?
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What? so Thank
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you.
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Thank you.
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Oh, hey.
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Hey yourself.
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Listen, my, uh, my name's not really Jesse Jackson.
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Hmm.
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It's Jesse Pinkman.
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And that guy you met, he's, uh, he's not my dad.
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You're not gonna kick me out, are you?
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Because I actually really like it here.
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I don't make it my business what you do.
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So long as you don't do it here.
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So hey, I got this kick-ass new flat screen.
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Wanna see?
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It's got that thing where the blacks are like, you know, really, really, really black.
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And the Dolby's six-point whatever, so.
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It'll really rock the house.
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But, you know, I'll keep it way down. Of course.
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I don't know what the hell's taking so long.
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Come on.
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Sounds like mine.
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I gotta go. Where?
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Hey. Where?
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Hey, hold up.
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Where are you?
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Jane!
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Jane?
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Hey, Dad.
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There you are.
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Hi, honey.
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I saw your car, so I was pretty sure you were home.
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Yeah, sorry.
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I was working.
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I had my headphones on.
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Finally you realized I wasn't a drum track.
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Exactly.
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Well, I was in the neighborhood.
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I was wondering if you wanted to grab some lunch.
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Sure.
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Yeah.
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Hey.
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Is this your dad?
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Yes.
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Hello.
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Hi.
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This is the lieutenant.
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Donald.
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Jesse.
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I'm sorry, did you need something?
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Uh, no. Dad, why don't you come in?
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It was nice seeing you.
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Nice to meet you.
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You too.
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Thank you.
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Me too.
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Hey.
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Uh, yo.
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You wanna catch a movie later?
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Yo.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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Yo.
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What?
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What was that all about?
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What?
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Before, with your dad.
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It wasn't about anything.
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Oh, okay, so I totally just misread your total diss?
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If anything, I was doing you a favor.
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A favor?
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Yeah, I told you, he's a hard ass.
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You seem cool to me.
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Yeah, well.
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So, what's the deal?
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There's no deal.
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I was helping you out, okay?
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Protecting you.
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How's that?
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I mean, I'm letting you smoke in here and everything.
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I bought a filter.
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And I figured the less he knows, the better.
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You acted like you didn't even know me. So? So?
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You think I'm going to be all like, hey, Dad, meet the stoner guy who lives next door, and by the way, I'm sleeping with him?
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That's all you think you're doing?
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Why do you even care about my dad?
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I don't.
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Good.
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Then I don't know why we're talking about it.
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Us.
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All right, I'm talking about us.
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Us.
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Yeah.
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You and me.
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Who's you and me?
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I'm out of here.
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Well then why should we do anything more than once?
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Should I just smoke this one cigarette?
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Maybe we should only have sex once if it's the same thing.
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Whoa, no. Should we just watch one sunset?
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Or live just one day?
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Because it's new every time.
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Each time it's a different experience.
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Okay, fine.
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I guess the, um, the cow skull pictures were cool, but.. a door?
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I will say it again.
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A door.
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Why not a door?
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Sometimes you get fixated on something and you might not even get why.
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You open yourself up and go with the flow the flow wherever the universe takes you okay
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so the universe took her to a door
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and she got all obsessed with it
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and just had to paint it 20 times until it was perfect no i wouldn't say
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that nothing's perfect yeah well some things Dad,
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will you just wait, let me, just talk to me for one second.
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No, Dad, Dad, come on.
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Dad?
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Dad, no!
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No, stop it!
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Wait, Dad!
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Son of a bitch.
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Dad, let us go.
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Dad, no!
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Dad, no!
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Son of a bitch!
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Son of a bitch!
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Son of a bitch!
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Son of a bitch!
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Don't do away from me, man!
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Jesse!
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Back off!
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Jesse, no!
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Dad, okay, everybody just calm down!
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I was with you, Joe, huh?
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Because I'll seriously bust you up!
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You miserable little smack head!
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Get the hell out!
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Hey, I pay my rent, bitch!
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All right, I got civil rights!
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No, no, no!
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Okay!
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Jesse, come on!
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No, come on!
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I pay my rent.
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You're going back to rehab today, now.
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Look, as it so happens, we were just talking about that now.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, and I was going to tell you, okay, if you would just let me.
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18 months.
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You have been clean for 18 months, Jane.
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Why?
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Why do you do it?
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My back slid, okay?
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Like what?
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What, you think I'm proud of this?
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Like I do it on purpose?
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Lying to me.
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Shacking up and using with this scumbag, this loser.
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It takes once and no one.
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His name is Jazzy Dad, and you don't know the first thing about him.
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We talk about rehab every night.
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It's his idea.
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You talk about rehab?
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Well, gee, isn't that wonderful?
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Thank you for not being judgmental 24 hours a day.
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Because that's exactly what I need.
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To be judged all the time!
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Okay.
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You know what you need?
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I'll tell you exactly what you need.
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What are you doing?
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What are you doing?
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I'm calling the police.
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Dad!
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Dad, no!
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Don't...
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Come on!
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Come on!
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Dad, no, don't.
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I have tried ten years of love and understanding.
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Maybe what it takes is you drying out in a jail cell.
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Dad, no. Yes, I would like to report drug use in a building that I own.
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Dad!
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No, it's ongoing.
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Daddy, no. It's illegal activity.
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I'd like to talk to somebody.
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Daddy, no!
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Would you connect me, please?
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Fine, we'll go to rehab.
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I could care less about him going to rehab.
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I want you in rehab.
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Okay, I'll go first thing tomorrow.
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Not tomorrow, today.
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I have to call into work.
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I have to stop the newspaper.
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Last time I went to rehab, all my houseplants died because you didn't water them, so...
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Daddy, please.
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I'll go.
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I'll go.
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Tomorrow.
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Hello?
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Hello?
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I'm sorry.
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I made a mistake.
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Tomorrow.
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Jesse.
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Jesse.
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Jesse.
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Wake up.
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Jesse, wake up.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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you Thank
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you.
Why practice speaking with this video?
Practicing speaking with the "The Story of Jane Margolis" video offers English learners a unique opportunity to engage with everyday dialogue and conversational nuances. The scene captures a realistic interaction regarding renting an apartment, where you can learn both formal and informal expressions. By shadowing this video, learners can significantly enhance their speaking skills, understanding of context, and ability to convey emotions and intentions accurately. Emulating the dialogue not only improves fluency but also builds confidence by allowing learners to use common phrases in similar real-life situations. Engaging with the characters' expressions helps to deepen the understanding of the language, making it an effective tool for mastering everyday English.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
In the video, several grammatical structures and expressions stand out. Here are a few key examples:
- “I gotta say” - This informal phrase can be interpreted as "I have to say." It's a common way to express one's opinion casually.
- “Are you good with MPNF?” - This abbreviation stands for "no smoking, no pets, no exceptions," a common requirement in rental agreements. Understanding abbreviations and slang like this is essential for fluent communication.
- “Look, I got nowhere else to go” - This structure uses a simple past tense to express urgency and need, which is effective for emphasizing a point in conversation.
- “Come on, yo” - The informal address “yo” adds a personal touch to the speech, enhancing rapport while requesting understanding or assistance.
These expressions showcase a mix of informal and clear communication, making them practical for learners interested in improving both their vocabulary and conversational skills.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As learners work to improve English pronunciation, certain words and phrases in this video may present challenges:
- “Utilities” - The ‘u’ sound can be tricky; ensure clarity between the 'u' and 'til' sounds to avoid blending them.
- “Copacetic” - This term, meaning everything is fine, is less common and may be pronounced incorrectly. Pay attention to the syllable emphasis to pronounce it correctly.
- “Definitely” - Often mispronounced, ensure that the middle ‘t’ is pronounced for clarity.
- “W-2” - When saying forms or numbers combined with letters, clarity is vital. Practice pronouncing it slowly to internalize how it sounds naturally in conversation.
By focusing on these pronunciation traps and shadowing the dialogue, learners can master key sounds and phrases essential for effective communication in rental discussions and beyond. Embrace the method of shadow speak to further your language skills and confidence.
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.