Shadowing Practice: Zoey Deutch Recalls Past CRUSH On 'Voicemails For Isabelle' Co-Star Nick Robinson - Learn English Speaking with Video

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It's very grounded and the stakes are real and high.
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But you're crying and laughing and crying and laughing and crying and laughing throughout the whole movie.
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What's your favorite thing to do here?
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You're looking at it.
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Wow.
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Then I'm off to a good start, huh?
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Finding their character's chemistry wasn't difficult for these two who've known each other since they were teens.
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Zoe admits back then she was smitten with Nick.
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It's now forever immortalized that I have a crush on you.
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No, no. My high school self would be like, Zoe, don't tell him.
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But the feeling wasn't mutual.
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He was like, you're really bossy.
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What did you say?
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You were like, your first impression of me was like, whoa, you're boss.
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You're very forward, maybe, yeah.
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You're very forward.
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But I haven't changed, have I?
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No, you haven't.
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You're like, I think only for the better.
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I love dating, except for the part where you feel like a hideous, unlovable troll that might match with Ted Bundy.
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While in the rom-com, Jill leaves voicemail.
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Zoe revealed she has 399 unanswered ones on her personal phone.
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She's saving a message from her mom, actress Leah Thompson, that's now infamous within the family.
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It goes something like, Hi, uh, mad ponch, what's your name?
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Uh, whatever.
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Um, what was I calling?
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And it's literally five minutes of that.
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And then she never gets to the point.
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She forgets my name.
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Still to this stage, she doesn't know what it was about.
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It's like a masterpiece in writing.
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I've got a lot of unread voicemails too.
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Oh, there's one from Zoe that says pick up.
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No, and then it says bleep.
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It says bleep, pick up, pick up.
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Like you said, forward.
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Yeah.
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Like the movie, the soundtrack's getting a lot of buzz too.
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There are two Taylor Swift songs featured, New Year's Day and Marjorie.
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Sorry, is this seat taken?
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So is Nick a Swifty?
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I appreciate Folklore, definitely.
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That's a great album.
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I'm a huge Swifty.
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I'll answer that so you don't get in trouble.
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But I'm a huge Swifty.
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I think she's a genius and I'm like deeply, deeply obsessed with her.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through the engaging dialogue of Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson discussing their experiences on the set of the movie "Voicemails For Isabelle." By focusing on their natural interactions, you will enhance your ability to understand conversational English, improve your pronunciation, and learn how to express personal feelings and anecdotes. This lesson is designed for learners at various levels, making it an enjoyable way to learn English with YouTube while developing essential speaking skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Grounded: Realistic and practical.
  • Stakes: The seriousness or importance of a situation.
  • Smitten: Infatuated or in love.
  • Bossy: Someone who likes to tell others what to do.
  • Forward: Direct and confident in behavior.
  • Unanswered voicemails: Messages that were received but not listened to.
  • Masterpiece: An outstanding piece of work.
  • Swifty: A fan of Taylor Swift.

Practice Tips

As you watch the video, utilize the shadowing technique to master the rhythm and intonation of the conversation. Repeat after the speakers, matching their tone and pace. This shadow speech method is particularly effective as Zoey and Nick’s dialogue is both lively and expressive, providing a dynamic learning experience. Given the casual and authentic nature of their interaction, aim to mimic their pauses and emotions, which will help you improve English pronunciation significantly.

Here are some specific tips to maximize your practice:

  • Start by listening to a short segment of the video, pausing frequently to repeat phrases out loud.
  • Focus on the emotional undertones of their conversation; notice how their feelings influence their tone.
  • Practice the vocabulary from the dialogue by creating your own sentences that reflect similar sentiments or experiences.
  • Record yourself speaking and compare your pronunciation and pacing with the original material. This is a great way to measure your progress as you utilize a shadowing site or YouTube for practice.

By incorporating these techniques and focusing on the rich dialogue, you’ll find that your speaking abilities and understanding of conversational English will improve over time. Enjoy your practice!

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.