Shadowing Practice: tony stark testing pepper's patience for six minutes - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You are supposed to be halfway around the world right now.
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How'd you take it?
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Your flight was scheduled to leave an hour and a half ago.
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That's funny.
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I thought with it being my plane and all, that it would just wait for me to get there.
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Tony, I need to speak to you about a couple of things before I get you out of the door.
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I mean, doesn't it kind of defeat the whole purpose of having your own plane if it departs before you arrive?
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Larry?
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Larry called.
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He's got another buyer for the Jackson Pollock in the wings.
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Do you want it?
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Yes or no?
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I think it's incredibly overpriced.
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I need it.
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The MIT commencement speech.
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Is in June.
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Please, don't harangue me about this stuff.
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Well, they're haranguing me, so I'm gonna say yes.
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I don't like it when you're at plans.
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I'm allowed to have plans on my birthday.
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It's your birthday?
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Yes.
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I knew that.
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Already?
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Yeah, isn't that strange?
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It's the same day as last year.
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Your eyes are red.
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A few tears for your long-lost boss.
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Tears of joy.
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I hate job hunting.
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Yeah, vacation's over.
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Take us to the hospital, please, Happy.
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No. No. Tony, you have to go to the hospital.
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I don't have to do anything.
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I've been in captivity for three months.
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There are two things I want to do.
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I want an American cheeseburger. And the other...
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That's enough.
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Don't look at me.
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I don't know what he's up to.
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How big are your hands?
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What?
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How big are your hands?
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I don't understand why...
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I just want you to reach in and you're just gonna gently lift the wire out. Is it safe?
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Yeah, it should be fun.
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It's like operation.
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Just don't let it touch the socket wall.
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I don't know where it goes.
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What do you mean operation?
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It's just a game, nevermind.
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Oh, there's pus.
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It's not pus, it's an aneurysm, plasmic discharge.
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It's from the device, not from my body.
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It smells.
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Yeah, it does make sure that when you pull it out You just pulled out
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Nothing I'm just going into cardiac arrest what it's gonna be okay.
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Okay.
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It's gonna be okay.
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I am gonna make this okay Are you okay?
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Yeah, I feel great.
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You okay?
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Don't ever, ever, ever, ever ask me to do anything like that ever again.
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I thought you said you were done making weapons.
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It is.
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This is a flight stabilizer.
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It's completely hopeless.
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I didn't expect that.
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The board is claiming a post-traumatic stress.
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They're filing an injunction.
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A what?
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They want to lock you out.
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Why, because the stocks dipped 40 points?
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We knew that was going to happen.
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56 and a half.
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It doesn't matter!
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You want to dance?
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Oh no. Alright, come on.
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No. Am I making you uncomfortable?
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Oh, no. No. I always forget to wear deodorant
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and dance with my boss in front of everyone that I work with in a dress with no back.
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I could fire you if that would take the edge off.
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I actually don't think that you could tie your shoes without me.
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I'd make it a week.
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Really?
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What's your social security number? That was totally weird.
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Totally harmless.
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It was totally not harmless, by the way.
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We're dancing.
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No one's even watching.
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Everybody who I work with, no. Hey.
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Sir, the more you struggle, the more this is going to hurt. Be gentle.
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This is my first time.
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Let's face it, this is not the worst thing you've got me doing.
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Iron Man, that's kind of catchy.
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It's got a nice ring to it.
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I mean, it's not technically accurate.
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See, it's a gold titanium alloy, but...
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Here's your alibi.
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You were on your yacht.
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Yeah.
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We have port papers to put you in Avalon all night and sworn statements from 50 of your guests.
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See, I was thinking maybe we should say it was just, uh, just Pepper and me alone on the island.
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Even I don't think I'm Iron Man.
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You're not Iron Man, right?
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I am.
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You're not.
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So, alright, so yourself, tell me you never think about that night.
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What night?
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You know.
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Are you talking about the night that we danced
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and went up on the roof and you went downstairs to get me a drink and you left me there by myself?
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Is that the night you're talking about?
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Mm-hmm.
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It was at this moment he knew.
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He fucked up.
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I'm serious.
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Give me a little space.
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Get up.
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Oh, God.
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You look weird.
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Yeah, you look like you look every day.
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You look like you have a hangover.
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Give me some Advil.
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I don't have Advil, I've got Motrin.
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Motrin, I'm telling you there was something seriously wrong with giving a grown man Motrin.
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It's a brand name!
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I'm not on my cycle, Pepper!
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It's an idea of Provence!
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Abort mission!
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We're not doing this mission!
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We're not avoiding the mission!
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Do you have any idea the level of the irrigation it took for the DoD to approve this?
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Send him flowers.
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I know I can be selfish sometimes.
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And I know I don't say it enough. But how's my hair?
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You said that before.
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I know, but this time I mean, is it PC enough?
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Do I need more product?
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Yeah, you're looking good.
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You like the windblown look?
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Yeah.
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I'm no expert. In prostitution?
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Of course not.
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You're a senator.
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Come on.
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I'm no expert in what...
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What?
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What are you thinking?
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Hey, I'm thinking I'm busy, and you're angry about something.
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Did you just donate our entire modern art collection to the...
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Boy Scouts of America.
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I need you to wear a surgical mask until you're feeling better.
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Is that okay?
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That's rude.
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That's going up.
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Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
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I'm gonna put this up right now.
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Oh, no, no, no, no, no. You are not taking down the Barnett Newman and hanging that up.
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We have already awarded contracts to the wind farm people.
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Don't say wind farm, I'm already feeling gassy.
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And to the plastic plantation tree, which was your idea, by the way.
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Those people are on payroll and you won't make a decision.
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I don't care about the liberal agenda anymore.
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It's boring.
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Boring.
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You do it.
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I do what?
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Excellent idea.
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I just figured this out.
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You run the company.
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Yeah.
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I'm trying to run the company.
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Well, stop trying to do it and do it.
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I'm not asking you to try to do it, I'm asking you to physically do it.
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You're not listening to me!
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I'm trying to make your CEO!
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She's young.
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Why won't you let me? Have you been drinking?
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Front and center.
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Come into the church.
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No, you're seriously not gonna ask her.
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If it pleases the court, which it does.
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No problem.
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I'm sorry, he's very eccentric.
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Who is she in the lawyers?
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She is from Legal, and she is potentially a very expensive sexual harassment lawsuit.
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I need to do some so much.
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I want one.
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No. Attitude that gets her everywhere She's something looking for
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She's got the blue eyes gone and on Yeah, attitude that gets her everywhere She's something looking for
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Boost Your Conversational Fluency with This Fun Dialogue
Practicing real-life conversations is key to nailing IELTS speaking practice, and this video—where Tony Stark playfully tests Pepper’s patience—is perfect for honing your skills. The back-and-forth banter mirrors everyday interactions, helping you master natural rhythm and quick thinking, two must-haves for fluency.
Speaking Goals for This Clip
This dialogue targets casual argumentation and lighthearted deflection—skills that shine in IELTS part 3 or everyday chats. You’ll learn to respond to pressure with wit, adjust tone for emphasis, and keep a conversation flowing even when you’re “avoiding” the topic (just like Tony!). It’s also great for practicing shadowing—repeating lines aloud to match pace and intonation—since the speakers use natural pauses and stress.
Phrase Bank: Reusable Lines for Real Life
- “Doesn’t it kind of defeat the whole purpose of…?” (Questioning a plan gently)
- “I need to speak to you about a couple of things before…” (Setting up a serious talk)
- “Please, don’t harangue me about this stuff.” (Playfully asking someone to stop nagging)
- “Vacation’s over.” (Signaling it’s time to get back to work)
- “I don’t have to do anything.” (Asserting independence, lightheartedly)
These phrases work in offices, with friends, or even in IELTS role-plays—they’re versatile and sound natural, not scripted.
Fix Your Weak Spots: Rhythm and Stress
Notice how Tony stresses words like “my plane” and “funny” to emphasize his point? Many learners miss these subtle stresses, making their speech sound flat. Use this clip for shadowing: pause, repeat, and mimic the rise and fall of their voices. A good shadowing site can help you track your progress, but even repeating aloud while watching works. Focus on phrases like “Is it safe?”—Pepper’s tone here is worried, so her voice rises at the end. Mastering this rhythm will make your IELTS speaking practice sound more native.
Whether you’re prepping for IELTS or just want to sound more confident, this video is a goldmine. Grab a notebook, hit play, and start shadow speaking—you’ll be nailing casual conversations in no time!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've been · have already awarded |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | they're haranguing · I'm just going · is claiming |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna say · gonna gently · gonna be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to speak · have to go · have to do |
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.