Shadowing Practice: Young Sheldon: Mary Realizes Missy Feels Left Out Of The Family (Season 2 Episode 5 Clip) | TBS - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Ooh, you sexy little thing.
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MARY: George!
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Oh. I do not like what this study is doing to Sheldon.
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What're you talking about? He had a great time.
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All the way home all he could talk about is how that doctor thought he was so smart. It's not healthy.
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Would it make you feel any better if I told you how much money we made today?
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No, it would not.
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$300. Really? Cash.
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Okay, well, still, I...
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I'm not interested in profiting off my children.
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You see, honey, that's where you and I are very different.
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Boats. Sheldon, what do you think is happening in this picture?
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Easy. There are four chimpanzees in a living room.
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PILSON: Okay, but what can you tell me about them?
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They're not behaving like chimpanzees.
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Anything else?
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Chimpanzees don't drink tea.
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Is that it?
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Well, I suppose it might be coffee, but they don't drink that either.
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Anything interesting about their body language?
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No. I think they found his kryptonite.
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THORPE: Missy, what do you think is happening in this picture?
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The girl monkey on the couch is telling the guy monkey a secret.
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Must be something juicy, 'cause he's smiling.
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Anything else?
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It might be dirty, 'cause this girl monkey is sending the kid monkey out of the room.
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He doesn't want to go. He looks sad.
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Is that all?
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The monkeys on the couch are drinking tea, so it's a tea party.
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Okay, very good. Let's look at another picture.
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I'm not done. The monkey in the painting is wearing an old lady hat, so she's probably a meemaw monkey.
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She's not at the party, so she must be bowling or dead.
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Well, Missy won that round.
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It's actually not a contest, George.
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This is Texas. Everything's a contest.
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A woman in a doorway.
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Anything else?
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She's holding her head with her hand.
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And what do you think that means?
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Um... Wouldn't you rather ask me about trains going to St. Louis?
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Good gravy, she's sad, Sheldon, come on.
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Oh, she's very upset.
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I don't know why.
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Oh! Maybe she wasn't invited to the tea party at the monkey house.
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(chuckles) Also, she's wearing a belt, like you are.
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Nice going. Very cute.
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(mouths) And I'm loving the hair.
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(whispers): Yeah.
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A lion sitting in a chair, holding a pipe.
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Good. But what do you think is on his mind?
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How should I know? Maybe he's wondering why he's posing for a silly picture instead of eating a gazelle.
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PILSON: Anything else?
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What exactly are we doing here?
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I thought the purpose of this study was to find out how smart I am.
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PILSON: That's what we're doing, but there are different kinds of intelligence.
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Poppycock! There's only one kind of intelligence...
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George, Sheldon's getting upset.
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I don't like it.
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All right, I'll just change it back to Missy.
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You are an insightful young lady.
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I don't know what that means, but thank you.
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It means perceptive.
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You see things most people miss.
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My name is Missy-- go figure.
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Have you always been that way?
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I guess so. I think when you're on your own a lot, you get good at seeing that kind of stuff.
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THORPE: Really? MISSY: My dad does football with my older brother, so they're like a team.
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And my mom and meemaw spend all their time fussing over Sheldon, so they're like a team, too.
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So no one's on your team?
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Nope. It's just me.
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Oh, Lord. Hey, what's up with you and Dr. Pillsbury?
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Dr. Pilson?
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I don't know what you're talking about.
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Oh. You can't say 'cause we're on camera.
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(sighs) Insightful.
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A little late for me to start cooking.
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Why don't we stop somewhere for dinner. Really?
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The five of us? That's kind of pricey.
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Would you rather buy a fishing boat?
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You're a blabbermouth, you know that?
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(Meemaw laughs) Missy, we're gonna eat in a restaurant.
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Where would you like to go?
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I get to pick?
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Why don't I get to pick?
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Because your sister's getting to pick.
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It's not just about you in this house.
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What do you think, baby?
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I pick... Red Lobster.
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You got it.
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Damn. There goes our per diem.

Context & Background

The excerpt from the video features a conversation between Mary, George, Sheldon, and Missy, showcasing a dynamic family interaction typical of the show "Young Sheldon." In this scene, Mary expresses her concern over the influence of a study on Sheldon, while George highlights Sheldon's excitement about being recognized for his intelligence. The dialogue highlights themes of family dynamics, childhood emotions, and the way children process social interactions—an ideal contextual backdrop for English learners to delve into real-life conversational English.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “I do not like what this study is doing to Sheldon.” - A good example of expressing concern about someone’s situation.
  • “It’s not healthy.” - A concise way to describe something that may negatively affect well-being.
  • “That’s where you and I are very different.” - This illustrates how to highlight differing viewpoints in a conversation.
  • “I think they found his kryptonite.” - A metaphorical expression indicating a person's weakness.
  • “Must be something juicy.” - An informal way to describe gossip or exciting information.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively enhance your English speaking skills using this clip, follow these personalized steps applying the shadowing technique:

  1. Watch and Listen: Begin by watching the clip without subtitles. Focus on the characters' emotions and the context of the conversation.
  2. Initial Repetition: Play the video again, this time pausing after each line. Imitate the speaker's pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. This is a great opportunity to use a shadowing app for effective replaying.
  3. Break It Down: Divide the dialogue into manageable parts. Tackle just one or two sentences at a time, concentrating on the clarity of your speech.
  4. Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your voice while you practice. Play it back and compare it to the original dialogue. Note areas where you sound different.
  5. Engage with Emotion: Understand the emotional context behind the dialogue. Practice not only the words but also conveying the feelings behind them—neutral, concerned, light-hearted—as this is essential in mastering English speaking practice.

As you progress, incorporate shadowspeak into your practice. Speak along with the video at the normal speed and try to match the speakers' energy and emotions. This will not only improve your vocabulary but help you develop a natural flow in conversation.

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.