Shadowing Practice: Young Sheldon: Flora Invites Sheldon To Live With Her (Season 1 Episode 10 Clip) | TBS - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Sheldon, can you come in here for a minute?!
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Sheldon, can you come in here for a minute?!
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Yes? -Have a seat. We want to talk to you. -All right.
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So, today we found out about a school in Dallas for really smart kids.
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When can I start?
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Hold on. Dallas is far away, so you'd have to live with another family.
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Do they have a dog?
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Uh, we don't know.
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Well, can you make some calls?
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I guess, but wouldn't you miss your mom and dad?
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Oh. Yes, I suppose I will.
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So, when are you calling about the dog?
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You know him so well.
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(sighs) ♪ ♪ What's wrong with them?
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What are you talking about?
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They're so quiet.
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Are they on medication?
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No, they're just smart like you.
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I've been going to school in a zoo.
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Not sure about these uniforms.
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Kinda froufrou.
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Sheldon, I've been looking over your transcripts and I must say, I am very impressed.
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Thank you. What's your doctorate in?
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Noncommutative Algebraic Topology.
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I like her.
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It's gonna be weird around here without Sheldon.
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Don't you mean less weird?
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That's not nice.
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I wasn't trying for nice.
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You sure you're not jealous 'cause your little brother's moving up in the world?
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Hey, I got plans of my own.
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-Do tell. -Soon as I graduate high school, I'm gonna be a professional male model.
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That is hilarious.
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What? I'm good-lookin'.
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No, that you think you'll graduate high school.
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The model thing was funny, too.
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in all the years I've been here, I have never seen such glowing letters of recommendation from a student's teachers.
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-Well, that's real nice to hear. -Now, listen to this: "Putting aside his superior intellect, "Sheldon is a delight to have in the class.
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"He's fun-loving, "easy to get along with, and always ready to help another student.” That doesn't sound like me at all.
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Sure it does, sweetie.
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Dr. Douglas...
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Oh, no. Please call me Flora.
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Flora, I have to ask about the living arrangements.
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That's our main concern.
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Well, I think I can reassure you about that.
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My husband and I have been hosting a student for the last several years who recently graduated and is now at Princeton.
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So we have a guest room available in our home.
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That's very generous of you.
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Does your husband work at the school also?
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No, he's retired.
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He was an astrophysicist for NASA.
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Please tell me you don't have a dog.
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No. We're both allergic.
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I'm tingling.
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♪ -(knocking on door) -SHELDON: Meemaw?
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(knocking on door) Meemaw.
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W-Wow. I know. I look great.
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I got you a little going away gift.
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Come on in.
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This necklace has been in our family for generations.
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It belonged to a Comanche warrior who gave it to your great-great-great-great grandma.
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Why'd he give it to her?
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Well, according to family lore, she was, uh, a very accommodating young lady and, uh, they hit it off.
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That's a bird feather.
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-Eagle feather. -Doesn't matter.
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I don't like birds; birds are filthy.
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Okay. Fine.
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One featherless family heirloom for you to take with you and keep you safe while you're away.
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You don't actually believe this has magic powers, do you?
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Oh, for God's sake, just say "thank you." Thank you.
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(chuckles) Mmm.
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There's a price tag on it.
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♪ No, there's not.
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♪ ♪

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Context & Background

The transcript from the "Young Sheldon" episode provides a glimpse into a conversation between Sheldon and his family about an opportunity for him to attend a prestigious school in Dallas. This dialogue reveals Sheldon's character and the dynamics within his family as they discuss the implications of him moving in with another family. The conversation covers his academic excellence and the adjustments that come with such a significant life change, making it a rich resource for learners wanting to improve their English speaking skills.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Can you come in here for a minute?" - A common way to request someone's presence.
  • "Have a seat. We want to talk to you." - A polite way to invite someone to sit down for a discussion.
  • "I want to know about the living arrangements." - A useful phrase for inquiring about housing situations.
  • "Does your husband work at the school also?" - A thoughtful question to learn more about someone's family and their professional life.
  • "That is hilarious." - An expression to convey humor in a light-hearted manner.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively enhance your speaking skills using this video, consider the following steps:

  1. Watch the Clip: Begin by watching the clip from "Young Sheldon" without subtitles to focus on the pronunciation and rhythm of the speech.
  2. Engage with the Transcript: Read through the transcript while listening to the dialogue again. Pay attention to how the characters express themselves and their emotions.
  3. Practice Shadow Speech: Utilize a shadowing app or shadowing site to practice shadow speak. Play short segments of the dialogue and repeat immediately after the original speaker, mimicking their intonation and pace.
  4. Incorporate New Phrases: Focus on incorporating the top 5 phrases into your daily conversations. Use them in different contexts to build familiarity.
  5. Record Yourself: After practicing, record your speech and compare it to the original dialogue. Note areas where you can improve, such as pronunciation and fluency.

This structured approach to shadowing not only prepares you for the IELTS speaking practice but also builds your confidence in everyday communication. Embrace this method to immerse yourself in the nuances of English! With consistent effort, you will see significant improvement in your speaking skills.

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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