Практика Shadowing: International Jokes: 001 - 015 - Изучайте разговорный английский по видео
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Story 1, The Bum A bum approaches a well-dressed gentleman on the street.
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Hey, buddy, can you spare two dollars?
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The well-dressed gentleman responds, you are not going to spend it on liquor, are you?
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No, sir, I don't drink, retorts the bum.
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You are not going to throw it away in some crap game, are you?
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Asks the gentleman.
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No way, I don't gamble, answers the bum.
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You wouldn't waste the money on golf greens fees, would you?
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Asks the man Never, says the bum, I don't play golf
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The man asks the bum
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if he would like to come home with him for a home-cooked meal The bum accepts eagerly
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While they are heading for the man's house, the bum's curiosity gets the better of him
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Isn't your wife going to be angry when she sees a guy like me at your table?
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Probably, says the man, but it will be worth it
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I want her to see what happens to a guy who doesn't drink, gamble, or play golf.
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Story 2, How to Live Darling, said the young man to his new bride.
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Now that we are married, do you think you will be able to live on my modest income?
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Of course, dearest, no trouble, she answered.
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But what will you live on?
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Story 3, They Had No Privacy As a young married couple, a husband and a wife lived in a cheap housing complex near the base where he was working.
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Their chief complaint was that the walls were paper-thin and that they had no privacy.
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This was painfully obvious when one morning the husband was upstairs and the wife was downstairs on the telephone.
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She was interrupted by the doorbell and went to greet her neighbor.
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Give this to your husband, he said, thrusting a roll of toilet paper into her hands.
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He's been yelling for it for 15 minutes Story 4, A Husband Who Never Feels Ashamed I'm ashamed of the way we live,
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a young wife says to her lazy husband who refuses to find a job
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My father pays our rent My mother buys all of our food My sister buys our clothes
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My aunt bought us a car
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I'm just so ashamed The husband rolls over on the couch and you damn well should be, he agrees.
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Those two worthless brothers of yours ain't never give us a cent.
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Story 5, The Neighbors Cannot See You Having been married 10 years and still living in an apartment, the wife would often complain about anything,
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as she was tired of saving every penny to buy a dream home.
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Trying to placate her, the husband found a new apartment within their budget.
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However, after the first week, she began complaining again.
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Joel, she said, I don't like this place at all.
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There are no curtains in the bathroom.
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The neighbors can see me every time I take a bath.
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Story 6, Where's the Shoe?
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One night, a fellow drove his secretary home after she had imbibed a little too much at an office reception.
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Although this was an innocent gesture, he decided not to mention it to his wife, who tended to get jealous easily.
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The next night, the man and his wife were driving to a restaurant.
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Suddenly, he looked down and spotted a high-heel shoe half hidden under the passenger seat.
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Not wanting to be conspicuous, he waited until his wife was looking out her window before he scooped up the shoe
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and tossed it out of the car.
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With a sigh of relief, he pulled into the restaurant parking lot.
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That's when he noticed his wife squirming around in her seat.
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Honey, she asked, have you seen my other shoe?
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Story 7, Dummy Husband A man asked his wife, if you could have anything in the world for one day, what would you want?
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I'd love to be six again, she replied.
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On the morning of her birthday, he got her up bright and early, and off they went to a local theme park.
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What a day!
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He put her on every ride in the park, the death slide, the screaming loop, the wall of fear, everything there was.
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Wow!
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Five hours later, she staggered out of the theme park, her head reeling and her stomach upside down.
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Off to a McDonald's they went, where her husband ordered her a Big Mac along with extra fries and a refreshing chocolate shake.
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Then it was off to a movie, the latest Hollywood blockbuster, hot dogs, popcorn, Pepsi-Cola, and Eminem, Dems.
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What a fabulous adventure.
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Finally, she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed.
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He leaned over and lovingly asked, well, dear, what was it like being six again?
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One eye opened.
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You dummy, I meant my dress size.
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Story 8 A New Machine
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The doctor asked the expectant father to try out a machine he had invented
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that transferred labor pains from the mother to the father.
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Billy agreed and the machine was set up.
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But although it was set to its highest setting, Billy felt not a twinge.
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Later that day he went home to pick up a few items his wife wanted
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and discovered the milkman lying on his doorstep groaning in pain.
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Story 9, Drunk Bob visited his friend Joe's house and was amazed at how well Joe treated his wife.
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He told her several times how attractive she was, complimented her on her culinary skills, and showered her with hugs and kisses.
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Gee, Bob remarked to his friend, you really make a big fuss over your wife.
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I started to appreciate her more about six months ago, Joe said.
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It has revived our marriage, and we couldn't be happier Inspired by Joe's story, Bob hurried home, hugged his wife, told her how much he loved her,
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and said he wanted to hear all about her day Instead, she burst into tears Darling, Bob said, whatever's the matter?
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This has been the worst day I've had for a long time, she replied This morning Billy fell off his bike and hurt his ankle, then the washing machine broke down Now,
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to top it off, you come home drunk Story 10, How to Buy a Present
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A man walked into a department store and told an assistant he'd like to buy a present for his wife Certainly,
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sir, replied the assistant Perhaps a dress or a blouse?
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Anything, said the man And in what color?
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It doesn't matter Size?
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Immaterial Seeing the assistant's confusion, the man explained that whenever he bought his wife something, she would always take it back to the shop and exchange it.
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Why don't you get a gift voucher instead?
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The assistant asked him.
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Oh no, said the man.
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That would be too impersonal.
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Story 11, Relatives?
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A couple drove several miles down a country road, not saying a word.
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An earlier discussion had led to an argument, and neither wanted to concede their position.
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As they passed a barnyard of mules and pigs, the wife sarcastically asked, relatives of yours?
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Yep, the husband replied, in-laws.
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Story 12, Your Horse Called Last Night
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A woman came up behind her husband while he was enjoying his morning coffee
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and slapped him on the back of the head.
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I found a piece of paper in your trouser pocket with the name Mary Lou written on it," she said, furious.
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You'd better have an explanation.
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Calm down, dear," the man replied.
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Remember last week when I was at the races?
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That was the name of the horse I backed.
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The next morning, his wife whacked him again.
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What was that for?
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He groaned.
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Your horse called last night, she said.
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Story 13, We're Saved Enough Money After years of scrimping and saving, a husband told his wife the good news,
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Darling, we've finally saved enough to buy what we started saving for in 1979.
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You mean a brand new Jaguar?
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She asked eagerly.
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No, he replied, a 1979 Jaguar.
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Story 14, Deathbed Confession Jake was on his deathbed His wife,
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Susan, was maintaining a vigil by his side She held his fragile hand,
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and tears ran down her face Her praying roused him from his slumber He looked up,
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and his pale lips began to move slightly My darling Susan, he whispered Hush, my love,
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she said Rest Don't talk He was insistent Susan,
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he said in his tired voice I have something I must confess to you There's nothing to confess,
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replied the weeping Susan Everything's alright, go to sleep No, no I must die in peace,
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Susan I slept with your sister, your best friend, and your mother I know,
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she replied That's why I poisoned you Story 15,
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After the Honeymoon A young couple got married and left on their honeymoon.
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When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother.
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Well, how was the honeymoon? asked the mother.
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Oh mama! she exclaimed.
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The honeymoon was wonderful. So romantic.
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No sooner had she spoken the words than she burst out crying.
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But mama, as soon as we returned, Sam started using the most horrible language.
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He's been saying things I've never heard before.
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All these awful four-letter words.
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You've got to come get me and take me home.
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Now Sarah, her mother answered.
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Calm down.
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Tell me, what could be so awful?
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What four-letter words has he been using?
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Please don't make me tell you, Mama, wept the daughter.
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I'm so embarrassed.
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They're just too awful.
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You've got to come get me and take me home, please Mama.
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Darling, you must tell me what has you so upset.
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Tell your mother these horrible four-letter words.
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Still sobbing, the bride replied, Oh, Mama, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook.
Об этом уроке
В этом уроке вы будете практиковать важные аспекты разговорного английского языка через юмористические истории. Мы сосредоточимся на том, как понимать и произносить фразы с использованием шуток, что поможет вам улучшить произношение английского. Использование юмора в обучении помогает сделать процесс более увлекательным и запоминающимся. Научившись делить веселые моменты на английском, вы сможете повысить свой уровень уверенности в разговорных ситуациях.
Ключевая лексика и фразы
- Well-dressed gentleman - хорошо одетый джентльмен
- Spare two dollars - одолжить два доллара
- Home-cooked meal - домашняя еда
- Paper-thin walls - тонкие как бумага стены
- High-heel shoe - туфля на каблуке
- Imbibed a little too much - слишком много выпила
- Dream home - дом мечты
Советы по практике
При работе с юмористическими историями, такими как те, что представлены в этом видео, важно использовать технику shadow speech. Попробуйте следовать за диктором, подражая его интонации и темпу речи. Внимательно слушайте каждую шутку и пытайтесь произнести фразы вслух, учитывая акценты и паузы. Это поможет вам не только улучшить произношение английского, но и освоить естественные обороты речи.
Вот несколько советов, чтобы улучшить вашу практику:
- Начните с медленного прослушивания, чтобы понять контекст и ключевые фразы.
- Повторяйте каждую шутку сразу после её произнесения, чтобы совершенствовать shadow speak.
- Обратите внимание на выражение лица и тональность диктора — это сделает вашу речь более живой и аутентичной.
- Записывайте свое произношение и сравнивайте с оригиналом, чтобы выявить области для улучшения.
Не забывайте, что регулярная практика помогает освоить язык быстрее. Используйте shadowspeaks и shadowspeak для повышения уверенности в своих разговорных навыках на английском языке.
Что такое техника Shadowing?
Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.