Shadowing Practice: Bradley Cooper Plays '5 Second Rule' - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Twitch is going to read the category, and then you'll have five seconds to name three things and then hit the buzzer to stop the clock.
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I will go first to show you how it's done.
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It's very hard.
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OK.
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OK, Ellen, name three things that need to be washed regularly.
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My dog, myself, Portia.
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Wow.
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Mm-hm.
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All right, Bradley.
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Name three things that you haven't washed in a while.
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Sneakers, my hat, and a car.
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Ooh.
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You should wash your car.
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Yes.
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Ellen, name three of your favorite body parts.
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My foot, my toes, my nose.
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I don't really, I'm not crazy about any of it.
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Bradley, name three things you say to your dogs when no one is around.
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I love you, you're my little poochie, and kiss me.
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Oh, what?
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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Because I really say a lot of things to them.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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You tell them to kiss you?
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Is that what I said?
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Yeah.
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Then I must.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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Don't you say that?
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It's funny that no, you don't have to ask a dog, but just do it.
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Oh, that's true.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Kiss me.
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Yeah, you're like this.
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You're like, give me a kiss.
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Yeah, I understand.
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Maybe it's Italian.
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Yeah.
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All right, Ellen.
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Name three things you say when you're early to a party.
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Oh, I'm the first one here.
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Again, can I help you light the candles?
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Look at that music.
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Look at that music.
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Look at that music.
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Look at that music.
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Oh, that was as bad as kiss me, dog.
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All right.
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All right, Bradley, name three things you say when you lose something.
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Oh, damn it, where are they, and come back, please.
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What did you lose that you're saying come back, please?
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I don't know, like a little duck when I was a kid.
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And I was like, oh, come back, duck.
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There was a little duck we found in the creek by our house.
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Wow, you went way back.
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I did.
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Wow.
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OK.
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That was quick.
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You weren't expecting that.
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I know.
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I know.
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You flashed through the entire life and remembered that duck that you lost.
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And it's the truth.
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My mom's in the green room.
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She'd be like, I remember that duck.
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Yeah.
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OK, Ellen, name three things that are big.
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A truck, the world, and the ocean.
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Nice.
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All right.
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Bradley, name three things that are small.
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A pea, a rice, and a piece of hair.
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A piece of hair.
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Like a little piece of hair.
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Yeah.
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Not a piece of hair.
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Like if you're trimming your beard, it's like a little piece of hair.
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Like I should trim.
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I should trim that.
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This is nerve-wracking.
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Yeah, I know.
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Yeah, and this thing is awesome.
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It's like a distance.
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Yeah.
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All right, Ellen, name three things You do when you're home alone.
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Watch TV, read, work out.
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OK, Bradley, name three things you watch on TV after your daughter goes to bed.
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Game of Thrones, Game of Thrones, Game of Thrones, all the episodes.
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Just different episodes.
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Just different episodes.
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Yeah, yeah.
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How about this?
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Arya can be a White Walker.
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That's my thought for next episode.
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Oh, really?
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Well, think about it.
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She could take the thing of a White Walker.
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Yes.
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Game of Thrones watchers here?
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No, no. That would be terrifying.
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Right?
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Might be a way in.
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Yeah.
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My friend texted me that today.
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Anyway.
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That's a good idea.
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Right?
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OK.
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Ellen, name three words for making love.
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Doing it.
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Oh my gosh.
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Doing it.
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Doing it.
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Yes, we are.
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We are doing it.
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You know what I'm talking about. That was amazing.
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What would you have said?
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What would I have said?
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Doing it.
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Yeah.
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What else do you need to say?
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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We're doing it.
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We're doing it.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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OK.
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As you're doing it, you say that.
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You say that.
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You just keep saying that.
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Yeah.
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We're doing it.
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Just acknowledging it.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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As it's happening.
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And then the other person says, yes, we are.
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Yes, we are.
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We're doing it.
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All right.
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More with Bradley when we come back.
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Hi, I'm Andy.
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Ellen asked me to remind you to subscribe to her channel so you can see more awesome videos, like videos of me getting scared or saying embarrassing things, like ball peen hammer.
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And also some videos of Ellen and other celebrities, if you're into that sort of thing.
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Oh, .
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God .

Who Will Benefit from This Video?

This video is perfect for intermediate English learners looking to boost their english speaking practice and fluency. The fast-paced, conversational game format mirrors real-life interactions, making it ideal for those preparing for IELTS speaking practice or daily communication. It helps learners think on their feet, a key skill for natural dialogue, and the casual tone makes it easy to follow while still challenging enough to build confidence.

Useful Words and Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary

The dialogue is packed with everyday expressions that feel natural, not scripted. Here are a few to note:

  • "hit the buzzer": To press a button to stop a timer (common in games, but also used metaphorically for "act quickly").
  • "way back": A casual way to say "a long time ago" (e.g., "I remembered that story from way back").
  • "flash through": To quickly recall or think about a series of memories (e.g., "I flashed through my childhood when I heard the song").

These phrases are great for shadow speak practice—repeat them aloud to mimic the rhythm and tone of native speakers.

Tips for Mastering the Pronunciation

Bradley Cooper and Ellen DeGeneres use relaxed, conversational pronunciation, which is perfect for improve english pronunciation through shadow speech. Focus on two key areas: reduced speech (e.g., "dammit" is often shortened to "dammt" in fast talk) and intonation (questions like "You tell them to kiss you?" rise at the end, while statements fall). Pause the video, repeat each line immediately, and match the speed and stress. This helps train your mouth and brain to produce natural sounds, a critical step for sounding more like a native.

Gölgeleme Tekniği Nedir?

Gölgeleme, başlangıçta profesyonel tercüman eğitimi için geliştirilen ve çok dilli Dr. Alexander Arguelles tarafından popüler hale getirilen, bilim destekli bir dil öğrenme tekniğidir. Yöntem basit ama güçlüdür: ana dili İngilizce olan bir sesi dinler ve hemen yüksek sesle tekrar edersiniz — konuşmacıyı 1-2 saniye gecikmeyle takip eden bir gölge gibi. Pasif dinleme veya dilbilgisi alıştırmalarının aksine, gölgeleme beyninizi ve ağız kaslarınızı gerçek konuşma kalıplarını eşzamanlı olarak işlemeye ve yeniden üretmeye zorlar. Araştırmalar, telaffuz doğruluğu, tonlama, ritim, bağlı konuşma, dinleme anlama ve konuşma akıcılığını önemli ölçüde geliştirdiğini göstermektedir — bu da onu IELTS Konuşma hazırlığı ve gerçek dünya İngilizce iletişimi için en etkili yöntemlerden biri yapar.

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