Shadowing Practice: WIFE MISTREATS Disabled HUSBAND, She Lives To Regret It | Dhar Mann - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Ah!
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Ah!
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I don't have time for this, Cameron.
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Now we have to clean you up.
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Bring a napkin, Alexandra, please.
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Quick.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Oh, here, let me get that.
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There you go.
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All better.
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Did you want me to finish feeding him for you, ma'am?
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Oh, no, it's alright.
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You can finish the dishes.
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I'll try it again one more time.
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Of course, ma'am.
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Here we go!
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What?
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Seriously, Cameron?
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What?
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I mean...
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You're not paying attention.
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I was trying to.
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I cannot deal with this, okay?
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I have a lot of things to do.
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I have a Nell appointment.
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Alexandra, please be a dear.
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And finish feeding him?
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Yes, ma'am.
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Okay.
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I gotta go.
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Oh, no. No, not now.
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You can finish with the dishes.
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He can wait.
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Yes, ma'am.
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What now?
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It's probably the lawyer.
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She better have some good news.
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Hello?
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What?
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What does that mean?
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The settlement discussions aren't going well.
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Getting nothing?
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Oh no, uh-uh.
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No, no, they're gonna pay up for the mountain of problems they caused me.
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Yeah, uh-huh.
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Yeah, alright, fine.
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We'll take care of it.
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Well?
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Well?
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Lydia is saying we may not be getting anything.
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I can't believe this.
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Alright, I gotta go.
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I'll be back in a few hours.
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Wait, no. I have to go to my physical therapy at the hospital.
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Again?
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Didn't you just go like two days ago?
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It's fine.
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Alexandra will take you.
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Oh, I would ma'am, but my car doesn't have the wheelchair ramp.
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Only yours does.
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You know, it's really annoying that I have to inconvenience myself to take care of you.
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Hurry up, alright.
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I'll drop you off at the hospital and I'll pick you up later, okay?
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Yes, ma'am.
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Come on.
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Here.
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I'll feed you in the car.
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Hey, Alexandra.
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I need to talk to you about something.
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Okay.
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What is it?
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Well, since it seems like we're not getting anything from the settlement,
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I don't know if we're going to be able to pay you next month.
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I was begging you.
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Oh, let me help you.
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Thank you.
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I wish my wife was as kind as you.
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But as I was saying, it's...
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Oh, don't worry about it, Cameron.
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Focus on your recovery.
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I'll continue to work for you, even if you can't pay me.
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Because I believe the way you treat people always comes back to you.
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OK, Mr. Williams, we're ready for you.
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Oh, it's OK.
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You can just wait here as usual.
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I can do this on my own.
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OK.
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Good luck in there.
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Cheers to our sixth month anniversary.
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Cheers.
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Although, I'm not sure how much there is to cheers, given what the attorney said.
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I'm trying to put pressure on the insurance company to settle too.
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Hopefully they'll listen.
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So, if there isn't any money, are you gonna still stay with Cameron or...
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Are you kidding?
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I can't take another week with him.
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It's worse than taking care of a child.
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Speak of the devil.
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I gotta go.
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But I'll see you for dinner at 6.
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Bye.
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Come on, Cameron.
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You're eating too slow.
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I'm going out to a...
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Hmm.
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Mmm.
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Oh.
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Mmm.
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I thought you were gonna get your nails done.
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Oh, I, um...
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I couldn't find a color alive.
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Hope.
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Hold, hold, hold.
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I can't, I can't do this anymore.
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I'm gonna be late for my dinner with Stacy.
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Alexandra, when you're done with the trash, can you finish feeding him please?
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Thank you.
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Yes ma'am.
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Wow.
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You're really dressed up for a dinner with Stacy.
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Yeah.
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We're going to Giovanni's.
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Everyone's dressed up.
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What do you expect me to do?
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Hmm?
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Just sit at home, miserable, in pajamas, taking care of you?
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I'll see you later.
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Well, when are you gonna be home?
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Oh, let me help you.
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Here you go.
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Oh, slow down.
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Take your time.
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So, um, I know it's none of my business, but, um, if you don't mind me asking, I was wondering, what happened?
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Oh, with Rose?
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Yeah, she wasn't always like this.
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Well, maybe she was.
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A little bit.
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After the accident, it's just...
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Well, no, no, no. I mean...
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I mean...
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I was talking about the accident.
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I just...
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I never heard the story.
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If you don't want to talk about it, I understand.
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I...
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No, it's okay.
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I can tell you.
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You see, three months ago, we were coming home and Rose was driving.
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I was sitting in the passenger seat.
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She was arguing with me about something I I can't even remember.
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And then, out of nowhere, I looked up and I saw a car coming towards us.
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I tried to warn Rose, but it was too late.
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The car swerved and ended up crashing into the passenger side of our car.
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When I woke up, I was in the hospital, paralyzed, neck down.
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The doctor said that I was lucky to be alive.
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Luckily Rose and the other driver were able to get away with barely a scratch.
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So you see, that's how it happened.
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Oh my gosh, that's so horrible.
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Did it happen at night?
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No, it happened during the day.
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Why?
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I just find it odd that she didn't see the car during the day.
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Oh, you don't mind, do you?
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No, of course.
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Hello?
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Oh, hey, Lydia.
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You don't say.
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Wow.
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No, that's fantastic.
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Great work.
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No, I'll let her know.
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Okay, take care.
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Bye.
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Good news?
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The best.
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Can you call Rose up?
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Oh, sure.
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Voicemail.
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You know what?
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Why don't we go and surprise her?
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I'm sure she'll be really excited about it.
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Okay.
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But I don't have the wheelchair ramp, remember?
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Don't worry about that.
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We'll be fine.
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Alright.
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Here we are.
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Enjoy.
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Thank you.
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Happy six months.
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The only thing happy about it is that I don't have to deal with Cameron anymore starting next week.
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Cheers.
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Oh my gosh, do you want me to take you back?
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No. Take me to them.
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Okay.
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That's good.
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Good choice.
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Six months. And you.
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You're the guy who hit us with his car.
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So this accident wasn't a real accident.
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What are you doing here, Cameron?
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You set this whole thing up.
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It makes sense, too, because you didn't see the car coming.
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Neither of you were hurt.
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You've been dating way before that this whole accident happened. Do you mind?
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I said, what are you doing here, Cameron?
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I just wanted to come by and give you the good news.
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The insurance company?
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They settled.
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They did?
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Hmm.
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How much?
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One million dollars.
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Yeah.
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But you're not going to see a dime of that.
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What are you talking about?
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Do you know what I've been through to get this money?
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What you've been through?
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Oh, Rose, you are something else.
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I will make sure that you don't get anything.
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I'm the one that got injured.
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That's not gonna happen.
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Because even if you try to cut me out, we're married, remember?
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And California is a community property state.
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So I'm entitled to half of it.
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We're not married anymore.
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No. I'm done.
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You know what?
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You're not gonna need any money where you're going.
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No. And neither are you. Because...
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Because I'm gonna tell everyone the truth.
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You.. you can move?
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Yup.
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Yeah.
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I'm almost at full recovery.
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See, if you would have went to my physical therapy sessions, you would have known that.
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I hid this from you because I wanted to see the way you would treat me before the settlement.
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Oh.
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Now I...
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I see your true colors.
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Why don't you enjoy the rest of your anniversary?
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Cause the next meal he'll be having, we'll be in jail.
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No. No!
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Cameron!
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Cameron, no!
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No, you can't do this!
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You can't, you can't do this!
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Cameron, no!
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I can't go to jail.
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Thank you for calling the cops.
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You're welcome.
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I just can't believe she's so evil and that you can walk.
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Yeah.
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Well, I have another surprise for you.
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I decided what I want to do with the rest of the settlement.
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What is that?
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Well, let's just say the way you treat people as a way of coming back to you.
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Okay.
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I got you.
About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will focus on enhancing their English speaking skills through shadowing techniques by engaging with a compelling scene from a YouTube video titled "WIFE MISTREATS Disabled HUSBAND, She Lives To Regret It." Participants will practice pronouncing phrases, improving intonation, and gaining a better understanding of conversational English. This practice is designed to help learners articulate their thoughts more clearly during everyday conversations, particularly in emotionally charged situations where tone and expression play a critical role.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- feed him - an expression used to indicate providing food to someone
- napkin - a piece of cloth or paper used while eating to clean your hands or mouth
- finish the dishes - to complete the task of washing the dishes after a meal
- settlement discussions - negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement or compensation
- good news - a positive update or information
- all better - a phrase indicating that a situation has improved
- take care of it - to manage or deal with a problem or situation
- mountain of problems - a large number of issues that need resolving
Practice Tips
To maximize your speaking practice using shadow speak techniques, try the following tips while watching the video:
- Watch and Listen: First, watch the clip without attempting to speak. Focus on the tone, emotion, and rhythm of the dialogue.
- Shadow in Real-Time: Play the video again and try to repeat the phrases as soon as you hear them. This will help you get used to the flow of natural conversation.
- Break it Down: If the pace seems too fast, slow down the video playback. Practicing with a reduced speed can enhance your clarity and confidence.
- Emotional Expression: Pay attention to how the speakers convey feelings. Mimic their intonation and emphasis to improve your expressive speaking skills.
- Record Yourself: Consider recording your shadowing practice. Listening to your pronunciation and delivery can provide valuable insights for improvement.
- Repeat and Reflect: Repeat the process multiple times. With each attempt, reflect on what you're learning and how your speaking abilities are evolving.
By incorporating these strategies, you can effectively learn English with YouTube, enhance your English speaking practice, and master the use of phrases related to everyday situations. Embrace the shadowspeak method while immersing yourself in the language!
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.