Shadowing Practice: Watch: Halle Berry Mishears Jenna's Question and Hilarity Ensues - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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We are so happy you are here and we are you have an incredible new business that we're going to talk about.
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We are so happy you are here and we are you have an incredible new business that we're going to talk about.
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We're going to talk a lot about it.
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And so we hope everybody stays around.
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But first since we love chatting with you should we get to some topics?
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Let's do it.
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Okay this first one is making a lot of headlines.
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Our friend Gail we love her around here making major headlines. So
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if you haven't heard even though at this point the whole
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world has she was on the Call Her Daddy podcast
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and she's opening up about the moment that she learned her then husband was having an affair.
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So let's listen and then we'll check.
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The alarm was set, which I thought,
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that's strange because you're in here by yourself.
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You're a big ass, grown ass man.
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He never sets the alarm.
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And next thing I know,
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he comes flying out of the room and he's got a towel on.
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He goes, you can't come in.
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What do you mean you can't?
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I can't come in.
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What are you talking about?
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So I start searching the house because I didn't believe him.
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I didn't believe him.
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I get down and there they are.
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There she is cowering behind the door in my towel,
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Alex, was a nice bath sheet.
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I said, I can't believe that you are here and that you are doing this.
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I can't believe that you are doing this.
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I mean, it's so, we love Gail and we both know her personally.
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And it was really interesting because first of all,
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this was her friend and she's sharing these truths that she has sat on for a long time.
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So more women be talking about I think it helps in many ways where
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because it takes the shame out of it's like look this happens to to us
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and you know what I'm taking your own
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there they have to get your power back you know and
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and I think we should talk about it really yeah
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and I do and I'm proud of her for you know saying
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that and sharing this that happened because it happens has happened to many of us.
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You know what's funny is you said it.
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This is where Hallie goes.
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She said something about the details,
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and you said you don't forget.
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You don't.
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You remember every detail of the whole situation,
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and it stays with you forever.
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So when you can share it, somehow that's therapeutic.
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It's a catharsis when you can really share it and someone else can say what their experience has been.
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And I think what you just said,
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too, it's like it happens to many of us,
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so that there shouldn't be shame around it, especially on the woman.
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Do you think we've gotten better?
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At the time, do you feel like you were,
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did you feel like you had to hide or not address it,
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and now you're like, listen, this is me?
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I couldn't hide.
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It was all over the news.
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Well, I mean, of course,
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but I'm just saying you didn't have to talk about it.
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I didn't talk about it necessarily very publicly,
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you know, but I did talk about it.
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Yes.
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I did not carry the shame.
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I talked about it with my friends.
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I talked about it with other women.
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I just didn't go on a,
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you know, there were children involved,
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so I didn't go on a public rampage about things,
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but I did talk about it,
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and it was very, very helpful.
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And you needed that, probably.
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Yeah, I needed that.
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Okay, well, the New York Times has read in a buzzy article
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that has people talking I disagree with this you do they say is the handbag over.
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Now the article says fewer women are carrying handbags they prefer to wear clothes with pockets or carry tote bags or backpacks.
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It says phone technology has made it easier so we don't need like wallets,
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etc. What do you think we still need lipstick.
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Are you a handbag.
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That's what I said, like if you're going out at night,
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you're not taking a clutch with lipstick in your phone.
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And I am.
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Me too.
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I am.
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You like a good handbag?
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And for the fashion of it.
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Oh, look, I love how to find a picture.
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For the fashion.
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For the fashion.
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Oh, wait, you do love some handbags.
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I do.
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Big ones, little ones.
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Yeah.
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I'm not over my handbag yet.
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So I say no. I'm shocked by this.
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I'm not.
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I am trying to be better.
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I want to be elevated.
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I am going to have it with me.
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I walk around with two phones all the time.
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I feel like a seven-year-old boy.
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And no handbag?
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No. to just carry on like what do you I have like a work bag
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that I bring to work every day
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and I said what do you bring to work
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and I was like a backpack I'm telling you maybe I'm
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a 9 year old backpack backpack backpack no I don't I don't know.
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Is it a chic backpack?
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We had it on the show.
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No. No, I'm actually ashamed.
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You know what?
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We're going to do a segment on the show,
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and I need to elevate,
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and we'll have something chic.
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My girlfriends won't let me when we go out at night.
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I do have some nice...
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I know you do.
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Yeah.
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You bring something.
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Right.
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I know.
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But day-to-day, I have two phones.
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Backpack, backpack, backpack.
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I mean, also, don't you lose them all the time?
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Yes.
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Like, I need everything in one spot right now I can't buy my license and I'm flying out tomorrow.
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Oh, I'm not going to use my passport.
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I already thought about it.
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I try not to use my phone really trying to put
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my phone down to train people in my life to not expect an immediate response.
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Yeah, I can't anymore I can't anymore you can't I cannot be a slave to this any law.
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I've been doing I'll see it and sometimes I wait to respond to train people.
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And I don't want you to think that you can do that and I'm just yes no no exactly.
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We're liking that.
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Alright it's time for one of our favorite segments it's called the pink chair questionnaire.
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Uh oh and I'm in the pink chair.
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Okay.
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Don't worry it's magical music it's light it's so simple it's happy.
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And we'll come back up.
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Alright you say that now.
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Alright here's the first one.
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Do you have a nickname that no one knows?
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Ooh.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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And they don't know it for a reason.
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Can I tell you?
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What's one that you can share?
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Have you ever had it?
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My mom used to call me Buki.
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What was yours?
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Benny.
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Benny.
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Benny and Buki.
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Benny and Buki.
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Come on, Hallie.
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Well, you know, baby boo.
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Baby boo.
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I was a baby.
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Oh.
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Okay.
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Okay, here's your next one.
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What's your TV guilty pleasure?
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Okay, I'm going to tell you a truth right now.
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Uh-oh, you don't watch TV?
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I don't really watch TV.
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See, I want to be more like Halle when I grow up.
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Really?
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I feel bad.
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I'm an actor.
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I shouldn't say that.
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I know, and there's so many good series and content.
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I know, I don't, but if I could watch one,
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if I could watch one,
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if I found the time,
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I would watch this one, Heated Rivalry.
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Yeah, we've heard of it.
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Everybody has told me, if you're going to watch one,
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Hallie, watch this one.
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We've heard of it.
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I haven't seen it.
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Jenna's watched it.
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I've seen it.
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She came back.
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See her eyes like that?
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They just lit up.
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They just lit up.
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Jenna, is it worth it?
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If I'm going to watch TV and I don't watch TV,
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is it worth it?
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Yes.
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Okay.
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And also, like, we're- But also, we'll tell you later.
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Okay.
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Next one.
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Yeah, here's the next one.
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What's the song you can't stop playing right now?
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Oh, easy.
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Olivia Dean, A Couple Minutes.
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Yes.
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I'm like...
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We have a couple minutes ready for the film's love.
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Back on your sofa.
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Course I still care.
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Ah, we love Olivia Dean.
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Love's never wasted.
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When it's shared.
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Oh, so good.
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That woman she's like yeah, she's so good.
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We love her around here too.
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Do we have time for one more?
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One more one more.
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Biggest ick.
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Biggest ick.
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Oh Hallie.
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I thought I was like what?
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It sounded like that didn't it?
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No. Oh it did to me.
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No you are not.
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No but you're right.
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I was gonna say Vans.
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You're right.
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Vans.
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There was something about the car that's like the word biggest with the word ick.
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She's right.
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It is.
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We should have.
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We're off the five-second delay.
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That's enough.
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Between the heated rivalry and biggest ick.
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I said ick.
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Yes, I did.
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Yes, I did.
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Yes, I did.
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Okay.
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You guys, thanks for watching.
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I know.
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Come join us for all the fun every weekday on NBC.
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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, you'll dive into a humorous miscommunication that unfolded when Halle Berry misheard Jenna's question. As you listen to the conversation, you'll practice essential listening skills, focus on pronunciation, and improve your ability to understand context and emotional tone in English dialogues. This lesson is particularly useful for English learners aiming to enhance their speaking and comprehension. Through analyzing the participants' interaction, you’ll grasp how to express feelings and viewpoints effectively—vital skills for becoming a fluent speaker. By using shadowspeak techniques, you’ll gain confidence while speaking and learn to articulate your own experiences in English clearly.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Making headlines: To receive a lot of attention in the news or media.
  • Bathe sheet: A large towel usually used after a bath.
  • Cowering: To crouch down in fear or humiliation.
  • Taking your power back: Regaining confidence or control after a negative experience.
  • Catharsis: An emotional release that is therapeutic.
  • Details: Specific pieces of information that help tell a story.
  • Shame: A painful feeling regarding one’s mistakes or circumstances.
  • Therapeutic: Providing healing or relief.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice your English pronunciation using this video, consider the following tips. As you watch, gently shadow the speakers by repeating phrases right after they say them, which helps improve your fluency. The conversation is lively but not overly fast, offering a good pace for learners. Pay particular attention to the emotional tones and inflections used by the speakers, especially during humorous or serious moments. This not only aids in comprehension but also helps you sound more natural in conversations. Try to mimic their intonations and pauses for a more engaging practice. Using shadowspeaks methods, you can strengthen your listening skills while also learning to express yourself better in English. Additionally, if you’re looking to improve your English pronunciation, take note of how each word is articulated and practice them in isolation before fitting them back into sentences. Remember, practice regularly by watching videos like this, and you’ll find yourself improving your English speaking abilities in no time—learn English with YouTube effectively!

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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