Shadowing Practice: “You Are A Senior Editor at Runway?” - THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Movie Clip (2026) Emily Blunt - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Miss Charlton, you're glowing.
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Miss Charlton, you're glowing.
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It seems retail still suits you.
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Ah, Nigel, you're hanging in there by your fingernails.
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Do you remember when magazines were a thing?
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All right, come on in, everybody.
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Take a seat.
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Lots to discuss.
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Mm-hmm.
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Um, where would you like to start?
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Okay, so, um, I am the new feature's editor at Runway.
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No, you're not.
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Are you serious?
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Wow.
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Wonders never cease.
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No, I'm actually a journalist now.
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I've been published in...
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Doesn't matter.
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Anyway, we are all well aware that running that story was a mistake and are taking immediate steps.
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I cannot actually get over this.
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It's really remarkable.
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A senior editor at Runway.
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You.
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Yep.
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We're all so thrilled.
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You know what's funny is you've changed.
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You have.
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You're much more confident.
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Kept those eyebrows though, didn't you?
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So I used to have your job.
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Got to go to Paris Fashion Week.
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Or a bunch of pieces from the Chanel collection that year.
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You still have all of it?
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No, I gave it away.
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What?
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Would have been a bit much for a newsroom.
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This is you.
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Oh!
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Who gives away Chanel?
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I feel exceptional.
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You are here to help us through our current scandal.
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Click, click, click, click, every everywhere But I did not hire you
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and all I need to do is bide my time until you fail Won't you take the train dear?
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My show up late might be on time just wait I'm coming I'm going to make something of this job
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You can write a book The definitive Miranda Priestly expose May the bridges I burn light my way.
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Wait, wait.
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I hope that's not what you're wearing to the dinner.
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Oh, that's all.
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Fendi, we need that.
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The Brunello Cuccinelli pants, love those.
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And you definitely need an embroidered two-piece totem set,
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but not the terracotta because you're so pale.
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Aw.
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My neck is half.
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Oh my god, just hide a feeling for once, please.
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I just.. love my job.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will focus on enhancing your English speaking skills through practical dialogues taken from a clip of "The Devil Wears Prada 2." By engaging with the conversation between characters, you'll practice expressing confidence, discussing career achievements, and utilizing fashion-related vocabulary. This exercise is particularly beneficial for learners aiming for success in IELTS speaking practice, as it will help you convey nuanced thoughts and emotions clearly and effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Glowing - Radiantly happy or healthy.
  • Senior editor - A person who has a high position in an editorial team, responsible for overseeing content production.
  • Running a story - Publishing a news article or feature.
  • Remarkable - Worthy of attention; extraordinary.
  • Fashion Week - An event where designers showcase their latest collections.
  • Scandal - An action or event that causes public outrage or shock.
  • Embroidered two-piece - A stylish outfit, typically consisting of two coordinated pieces enhanced with decorative stitching.
  • Definitive expose - A comprehensive and authoritative article or book revealing the truth about a person or subject.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this video clip, consider the following shadowing tips:

  • Use a shadowing app: Utilize your favorite shadowing app to replay the video clip with adjustable speed settings. This allows you to match your speech to the characters' dialogue more effectively.
  • Focus on tone and emotion: Pay close attention to the tone and emotion of the characters. Notice their expressions of surprise and confidence, and try to replicate them in your practice.
  • Practice with pauses: As you shadow, pause after key phrases to give yourself time to repeat them accurately. This is especially important for the phrases that carry emotional weight, such as “You are here to help us through our current scandal.”
  • Record your voice: Use a shadowing site or your device's voice memo feature to record yourself speaking along with the video. Listen to your recordings, and compare them to the original dialogue to track your improvement.
  • Repeat and refine: Continue practicing until you feel comfortable with the flow and speed of the conversation. The more you shadow, the more natural your speaking will become.

By integrating these strategies into your daily practice, you'll enhance your speaking skills and boost your confidence, preparing you for any speaking tests, including the IELTS.

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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