Shadowing Practice: Who Knows Me Better? *Best Friend vs Dad* - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Who knows me better, my dad or my best friend?
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This is gonna be the easiest challenge I've ever won.
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Yeah, so wait.
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Wait, wait, wait.
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You know her way better.
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You barely know her way better.
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I know her way better.
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We have my best friends over there.
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Okay, okay, okay, okay.
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We won!
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We won!
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We won!
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We won!
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I'm going to give them both a series of questions that get harder and harder.
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Whoa!
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I knew I'd get this question right.
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Also, I have a twist towards the end.
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Oh, it's so calm!
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You're going down, buddy.
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You think you know her?
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Yeah!
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First question, what's my favorite snack?
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Oh my god!
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Okay, three, two, one.
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Okay!
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Takis!
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Lime chips.
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Technically, neither of you are right.
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No!
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Because they're the Trader Joe's Takis.
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Wait!
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That's the time you even know Trader Joe's Takis!
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They all buy also like, Lime chips.
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So, I think neither of you are right.
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What?
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Every day, I take her to Trader Joe's and I get her Takis and we call them Takis!
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No, we call them Trader Joe's Takis!
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Joe's talkies no no every video
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that we film together we always get mine years ago the doll okay the last time
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that happened I just try it
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trust me take out that gum you guys were babies babies okay I won it all still is a baby Okay.
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What's my biggest fear?
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Dad, you should know this.
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We were talking about it today.
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I know, Dad.
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Right.
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And I'm gonna give you a hint.
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She told you once in a video.
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Cue it.
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What's your biggest fear?
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Needles.
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Me?
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No, needle.
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Not needle.
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Do you even remember? Which video?
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I'm not gonna tell you.
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Uh, I don't know.
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God, you don't even know her.
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Okay, three, two, one.
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Needles.
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No dad's right.
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And then second slugs.
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But it's not a needle, it's a slug.
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Yes, there's a slug.
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Okay, so dude, she just said to you, you said what's your biggest fear?
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Actually, you said what's your biggest fear?
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And she said needles, and you said what, me?
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And she said no needles, you idiot, and then she did that.
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And then that happened like a month ago.
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Okay, okay, okay, okay.
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Well, needle, you better try a little harder.
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I won both, and we all know I won the first one.
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So move it on.
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Okay, well, she never tells me her fears because she's scared to act like a chicken.
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I gotta shake it in the background.
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You know this.
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Ow, she told you on camera.
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You're so stupid.
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What's my favorite color?
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Ivory.
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What even is ivory?
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It's pink.
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This It's not pink!
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I knew I'd get this question right.
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Your room isn't- her room's not pink!
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It's your room is off white which is ivory!
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I don't even know what ivory is!
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It's off white!
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Okay, what's my favorite Starbucks order?
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Neel is a terrible writer.
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Your handwriting is awful.
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Three, two, one.
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Okay.
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Pink drink, no inclusions.
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Pink drinks.
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Okay, my dad's right.
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I'm sorry, Niddle.
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Come on!
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It's right there!
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Let's go!
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No. We're going down!
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What time do I go to bed?
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Okay, three, two, one.
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11 p.m.
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Midnight.
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Alright, well, I think Niddle is right on this one.
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Cat!
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Let's go.
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You're still you're- This is at 11 15 p.m.
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Through her door, I'm here.
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Okay.
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Face timing until at least in bed when I go to bed.
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I'm in bed, I'm just not asleep.
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Going is going to bed means going to sleep.
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No, it doesn't.
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No, no, no. Going to bed means sitting in your bed and getting ready.
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Yeah.
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That's what I mean.
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The fact that I'm losing this challenge is the most ridiculous thing ever.
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Okay, it's obviously favoritism.
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Oh, that hugged me.
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Wow.
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Oh, wow.
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I hated that.
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Okay, we're taking a break.
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She's eating ice cream in the bathroom real quick.
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She's eating, we're just gonna take a quick break.
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One sec, hold on.
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Just real quick.
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One sec, one sec, one sec.
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Good.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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I think that you should let me get every single point on every single question, even if he answers it right and I answer it wrong.
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Just keep agreeing with me, okay?
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Okay.
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Okay?
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Okay, okay.
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Okay.
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Let's keep going.
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Alright.
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What was my first teacher's name?
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Dad!
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You're my dad!
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Why is...
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Okay.
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No!
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I remember!
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The first one?
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Oh, okay.
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One, two, three.
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Kathy!
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Dixon.
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Who's Kathy?
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Who's Dixon?
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Like, what's Dixon?
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I just made a random guess.
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It was him.
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Is it Dixon?
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You're weird.
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Wait, hold on.
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Hold on, hold on.
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You're just capping, right?
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No. Was it Cathy Dixon?
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No. Wait.
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Wait.
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Wait, this was your teacher's name?
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Yeah.
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Are you serious?
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Wait.
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Wait.
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No way I just guessed that.
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Hold on.
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Wait.
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I swear I had no idea.
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Is it actually Dixon?
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Yes.
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Okay.
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Hold on.
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I swear I had no idea.
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Wait.
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This was your first teacher?
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No. Okay.
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Anyways.
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Um.
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So my next question.
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Wait.
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No way I got that right.
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That's crazy.
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Her name was Cathy.
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Cathy was your teacher teacher.
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No. Okay.
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Okay.
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Let's talk.
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Next question.
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Who is my best friend in kindergarten?
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Oh, yes.
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Got it.
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One, two, three.
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It's Sam!
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No way!
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Are you serious?
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Wait!
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Wait.
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No, I thought it was Jenny!
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No, it was Sam.
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Oh wait, how did you know that's Sam?
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Okay, because I remember a long time ago, she was like whispering to me, and she was telling me her like, kindergarten friends and she didn't want you to hear for some reason,
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and I And I remember one of the names being Sam so what a random guess.
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What?!
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That is- wait hold on.
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It was Jenny!
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No!
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It was Sam!
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It's a normal thing to talk about your kindergarten best friends like eight years later obviously.
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Who doesn't do that?
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That's a good memory actually.
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That's intense but why would you whisper whatever.
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Okay.
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It was Jenny and Sam.
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I guess you're closer with Sam.
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Alright one more and then we're gonna do the ice bucket.
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Ice bucket?
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Yep.
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no idea but soon they'll get dunked in freezing water all right so this is bogus that was nothing bogus
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okay what was my favorite snack
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when I was three oh my god I know it's one
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three two one candy rice cake okay it's need all it
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was a cake I knew it oh my god I remember I tell you this
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so long ago it's me what you know I remember that I never met that.
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Jordan, I remember she showed me a photo a long time ago and I just don't remember.
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All right, let's get onto the ice bucket.
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Let's get onto the ice bucket.
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Okay, that might not have been fair.
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Time to make it even.
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Okay, ready?
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First question.
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What's my favorite flavor of lip gloss?
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Pink sugar.
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Whoa!
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No, no, no, no. You gotta go all the way.
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No, no, no, no. Next question.
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What's my favorite store?
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Uh, Sephora.
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Dad?
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Dad?
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Oh!
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You didn't answer quick enough.
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What was it?
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Sephora.
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I knew it.
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I really should have known that.
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Alright, next question, what's my favorite skincare product?
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Cleanser!
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Uh...
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You guys are both wrong, I don't have one yet!
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What's my order from Chipotle?
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A peanut cheese, really?
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No, no, kids case in the end! That, that!
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I buy it for you every day!
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What the heck?
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What's my favorite order from Zeta Phan?
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I don't even know what that is.
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Please keep reading, it was just last week.
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Anyways, this is what I got.
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Here's a muffin.
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Mmm.
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That's so gassy.
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What's my favorite restaurant?
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Uh...
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Chipotle!
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Chipotle!
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Chipotle!
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I don't know!
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I know!
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That's not right!
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I know!
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AHHHHH!
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What's my favorite app to use?
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Snapchat.
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Are we doing...
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Okay, Sandy's gonna bring in GoPros to get our faces when...
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Okay, you're just there.
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Now you see our faces when we go.
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I just want to say this has not been fair.
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This is obvious.
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You look so bad from that angle.
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Yeah, that's horrible angle, but I just- I want to say
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that I've- I've just ducked every time and most of my answers have been correct, right, Salish?
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No. For sure.
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What's my favorite drink?
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Pink drink!
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No, it's orange juice!
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What is that?
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That's crap!
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I didn't know!
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That's pink drink!
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No, it's not!
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That's so crap!
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What color are my eyes?
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Blue-screen aqua!
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Nino, what was your answer?
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It's seafo!
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No, your eyes are seafo!
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Thank you.
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Alright, what's my favorite sport aside from gymnastics?
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Oh, I know what it is!
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It's snowboarding!
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It's snowboarding!
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I got that right!
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Yeah, that is right!
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Alright, what's my favorite thing to do in the summer?
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A swim!
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Go to the beach!
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No, it's- AHHHHH!
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He was wrong, swim in the pool!
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No, you hate that!
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Oh, no, actually you like that.
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Yeah, what?
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This is so cold!
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Oh my god, can we be done with this?
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Okay, Dad, what do I like to do with my friends?
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No, no. Go to the mall!
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I'm gonna go to the mall.
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Wait wait, go to the mall.
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Use coffee.
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Oh, it's so cold.
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Yeah, it's really cold.
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Okay, what's my favorite brain roll?
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Uh, what's brain roll?
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Uh, uh, uh.
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Come on, Dad, think about it.
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Brain roll, is that bad word?
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I say skipping toilet.
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Is that a thing, skipping toilet?
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All right, three, two, one, needle.
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It's your answer.
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Yep.
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Oh.
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Hey, you didn't go deep enough.
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Oh, oh, oh.
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Okay, you know what?
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I'm out of here, and you know what?
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Because you just helped himself.
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Oh.
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No Wait No, no!
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No!
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AHHHHH!!!
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No!
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Oh!
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No!
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No!
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No!
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I'm outta here!
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I'm outta here!
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I'm outta here!
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I'm outta here!
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Exploring Everyday English Through a Fun Challenge
The video features a lively conversation where a person tests whether their dad or best friend knows them better. Filled with playful banter, quick exchanges, and casual expressions, it’s a perfect example of how English is used in real, unscripted moments. This type of dialogue is ideal for learners looking to practice natural speech patterns, as it includes interruptions, slang, and conversational shortcuts that mirror daily communication.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "You're going down, buddy": A lighthearted way to challenge someone, often used in friendly competitions. Great for casual interactions with peers.
- "Technically, neither of you are right": Useful for clarifying a point when both options are incorrect. Helps in debates or explaining nuances.
- "Cue it": A quick way to ask for a video or audio clip to be played. Common in settings where media is part of the conversation.
- "Trust me": A phrase to emphasize confidence in your statement. Works when convincing someone of your perspective.
- "We were talking about it today": A natural way to reference a recent conversation, keeping dialogue connected to real-time events.
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video
Shadowing—repeating lines immediately after the speaker—is a powerful tool to improve pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to use this video effectively:
- Watch once for context: Focus on the story first to understand the flow of the challenge. This helps you anticipate pauses and emotions.
- Identify short, energetic lines: Phrases like "We won!" or "Oh my god!" are fast and expressive. Pause the video, repeat them, and mimic the tone—this trains your mouth to move quickly.
- Focus on interruptions: The dialogue has many overlaps (e.g., "Wait! That's the time..."). Shadow these to practice speaking over others politely, a key skill in group conversations.
- Use a shadowing site: Slow down the video speed if needed (most platforms offer this). Repeat tricky lines like "Trader Joe's Takis" until you match the rhythm.
- Record yourself: Compare your version to the original. Notice differences in stress (e.g., "Technically" is emphasized) and adjust. This helps refine your intonation.
Learning English with YouTube videos like this makes practice engaging and practical. By focusing on real conversations, you’ll build the skills to communicate naturally in everyday situations. Whether you’re new to shadow speak or refining your skills, consistent practice with lively content will boost your confidence quickly.
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 ever won · has not been · I've just ducked |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | my best · the easiest · my biggest |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should know · should let · should have |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were talking · was telling |
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.