Shadowing Practice: Wolf Of Wallstreet Matthew McConaughey [FULL SCENE] [HD] - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hey-o.
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Hey-o.
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Hey-o.
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Hey-o.
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Yeah.
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Dootski?
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No, thank you, though.
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What can I bring for you on this glorious afternoon?
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Well, Hector, here's the game plan.
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You're gonna bring us two absolute martinis.
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You know how I like them, straight up.
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And then precisely seven and one half minutes after that,
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you're gonna bring us two more.
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Then two more after that every five minutes until one of us passes the fuck out.
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Excellent strategy, sir.
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I'm good with water for now, though.
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Thank you.
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This is his first day on Wall Street.
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Give him time.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Mm-hmm.
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Thank you.
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Mr. Hanna, you were able to do drugs during the day and still function,
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still do your job.
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Well, how the fuck else would you do this job?
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Cocaine and hookers, my friend.
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Right.
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I gotta say, I'm incredibly excited to be a part of your firm.
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I mean, the clients you have are absolutely...
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Fuck the clients.
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Your only responsibility is to put meat on the table.
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You got a girlfriend?
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I'm married.
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I have a wife.
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Her name's Theresa.
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She cuts hair.
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Congratulations.
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Thank you.
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Think about Theresa.
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Name of the game?
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Move the money from your client's pocket into your pocket.
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Right.
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But if you can make a client's money at the same time,
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it's advantageous to everyone, correct?
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No. Number one rule of Wall Street.
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Nobody.
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I don't care if you're Warren Buffet or if you're Jimmy Buffet, nobody knows.
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If the stock is gonna go up,
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down, sideways, or in fucking circles.
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Least of all stockbrokers.
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Right?
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It's all a fugazi.
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You know what a fugazi is?
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Fugazi.
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It's a fake.
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Yeah, fugazi, fugazi.
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It's a wazzy, it's a woozy, it's a...
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Fairy dust.
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It doesn't exist.
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It's never landed.
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It is no matter.
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It's not on the elemental chart.
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It's not fucking real.
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Right?
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Right.
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Stay with me.
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Stay with me.
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Mm-hmm.
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We don't create shit.
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We don't build anything.
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No. So if you've got a client who bought stock at eight and now sits at 16,
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and he's all fucking happy,
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he wants to cash in liquidate,
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take his fucking money and run home,
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you don't let him do that.
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Okay.
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Because that would make it real.
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Right.
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Now, what do you do?
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You get another brilliant idea.
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A special idea.
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Another situation.
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Another stock to reinvest his earnings and then some.
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And he will every single time, because they're fucking addicted.
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And then he just keeps doing this again and again and again.
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Meanwhile, he thinks he's getting shit rich,
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which he is, on paper.
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But you and me, the brokers,
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were taking home cold hard cash via commission, motherfucker.
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Right.
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That's incredible, sir.
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Can't tell you how excited I am.
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You should be.
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There's two keys to success in the broker business.
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First of all, you gotta stay relaxed.
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Yeah.
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You jerk off?
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Do I jerk off?
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Yeah.
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Yeah, I jerk off, yeah.
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How many times a week?
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Like, um, three, four, three or four times, maybe.
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I'm gonna pump those numbers up.
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Those are rookie numbers in this racket.
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I, myself, I jerk off at least twice a day.
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Wow.
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Once in the morning, right after a workout,
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and then once right after lunch.
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Really?
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Mm-hmm.
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Okay?
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I want to, but that's not why I do it.
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I do it because I fucking need to.
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Think about it.
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You're dealing with numbers all day long.
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Decimal points, high frequencies, bang, bang, bang.
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Fucking digits.
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All very acidic, above-the-shoulders mustard shit.
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All right?
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It's kind of gonna wake some people out.
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You gotta feed the geese to keep the blood flowing.
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And keep the rhythm below the belt.
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Done.
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This is not a tip.
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This is a prescription.
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Trust me.
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If you don't, you will fall out of balance.
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Split your differential and tip the fuck over.
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Or worse yet, I've seen this happen, implode.
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No, I don't want to implode, sir.
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No, no, you don't.
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I'm in it for the long run, you know?
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Implosions are ugly.
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Yeah.
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Pop off to the bathroom,
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work one at any time you can,
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and when you get really good at it,
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you'll fucking be stroking it,
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and you'll be thinking about money.
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Second key to success in this racket is this little baby right here.
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It's called cocaine.
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Right.
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It will keep you sharp between the ears.
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It'll also help your fingers die all faster faster.
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And guess what?
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That's good for me.
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Yes, sir.
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Revolutions.
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You follow?
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Revolutions.
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Keep the clients on the Ferris wheel.
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There it goes.
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The park is open 24-7-365.
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Every decade, every goddamn century.
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That's it.
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Name of the game.
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How kidiki?
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Thank you.
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Come on.
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With a common denominator.
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Keep it up with me.
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The C-E-I-O-U-R The money comes in.
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The parade comes to town.
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Going down Broadway is a one-way street.
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Whichever way I go.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This scene from "The Wolf of Wall Street" provides a dynamic context for English learners to practice speaking. The dialogue showcases a fast-paced conversation typical of a high-pressure business environment, making it perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in real-world English. By practicing with this video, you can learn how to use informal yet powerful expressions, allowing you to navigate everyday conversations and business discussions with ease.

Engaging with this material enables you to develop your listening skills and understand contextual cues, which are crucial for effective communication. Speaking along with the dialogue is an excellent way to enhance your pronunciation and intonation. It's a practical method of shadow speech, where you mimic the speakers to improve your fluency. This style of practice aligns perfectly with the needs of many learners preparing for the IELTS speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The dialogue in the scene is rich with informal and slang expressions that can greatly enhance your English speaking skills. Here are a few key structures to note:

  • “Bring us two absolute martinis” - Notice the use of “absolute” as an adjective here. This structure is vital for placing emphasis on qualities in conversational English.
  • “Your only responsibility is to put meat on the table” - This idiomatic expression refers to earning a living. It's a great example of how informal phrases can carry significant meaning.
  • “Well, how the fuck else would you do this job?” - The use of strong language emphasizes frustration and urgency, demonstrating how emotions can be expressed in language.
  • “Clients you have are absolutely…” - Be mindful of the word “absolutely,” which acts as an intensifier—very useful in conveying strong opinions.

Integrating these expressions into your vocabulary will help you sound more native-like in conversations and improve your overall speaking abilities. Using shadowspeak techniques can help reinforce these structures through repetition.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When practicing with this video, you might encounter several tricky pronunciations. Pay attention to the following:

  • “Absolutely” - This word can be challenging due to its quick syllable transitions; practice breaking it down to improve clarity.
  • “Fuck” - While slang, the pronunciation needs to be sharp and precise to convey the intended emotion.
  • “Responsibility” - This longer word can trip up many learners; focus on syllable stress and flow when saying it.

When you learn English with YouTube, engage with the video multiple times, each time focusing on different aspects of pronunciation. Regular practice will help you sound more confident and natural in your speech.

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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