Weekend with TV: Lucifer the Devil

Engramme's Weekend with TV#4 - Lucifer (Listening/ Pronunciation B1-B2)

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Lucifer is the name of an American fantasy TV series that follows the life of the Devil, Lucifer (Tom Ellis), who runs a nightclub named 'Lux' in Los Angeles, California. He came down to earth after resigning from his full-time job as the Lord of Hell because, as he claims, he was bored and unhappy there. Lucifer becomes involved with the LAPD and begins assisting Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) in crime cases before he...(We'll leave the rest to you to watch;)

The show debuted on Fox on January 25, 2016. Fox renewed the series in April 2016, which premiered on September 19, 2016. When will the 3rd season premiere? according to the official website, Lucifer season 3 will air on Monday, October 2.

Watch the Season 1 Trailer (which doesn't give away too much!): Do you think it's an interesting story to follow? Are you already following? Tell us in the comments below.

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Today, We're Focusing on Pronunciation Details: In English, as in any other language, speechisconnected: it means that words-are-not-spoken-separately, but are chained together in real-time speaking. So, for example "How is it going?" becomes more like Howzit go'in in natural speech. (How about in your language? Let us know)

Watch the video again: We have written out some of the sentences in their connected form. Can you find out what the actual phrases/sentences are¹?

Lucifer: People like to tell me things; those deep, dark, naughty little desires that are on their mind… Lucifer: You’re not marrying this human stain ‘cause you’re actually in love with him, right? Bride: Oh, God, no! …Oh my! Can’t believe I just said that… Lucifer: Musbi smthin bou’iz face. Parking Valet: Hey boss! Delilah: Remember me? Lucifer: Can I have your autograph? Delilah: Did I sell my soul to the Devil? Lucifer: So, the Devil meyjuduit, didi? The alcohol and the drugs, the topless selfies… The choices are on you, my dear … pull yə2 -self degede. Detective Chloe: Any witnesses? Chloe: Lucifer Morningstar…Is that a stage name? Lucifer: God-given, I’m afraid. Chloe: waychatelmee something? How did she end up dying in a hailstorm of bullets and you get away without a scratch?! Lucifer: The benefits of immortality. Lucifer: wa’wilye corrupt little organization du’bowtis? Chloe: We’re done here. Lucifer: Someone out there needs to be punished. Mazikeen: Stop caring! You’re the devil. Mazikeen: I think you have a visitor. Amenadiel: Your return to the Underworld has been requested. Lucifer: lemmijəs check my calendar: Here it is: the 7th of Never through to the 15th of Ain’t-gonna-happen. Howzat work fyoo guys? …Try it! You think Father’s upset now. Amenadiel: He will not be merciful for much longer. Lucifer: We should be out there punishing those responsible… K’ma:nəl help you! Chloe: How could you possibly help me? Lucifer: I have the ability to draw out people’s forbidden desires. Chloe: You’re psychic or something? Lucifer: No! I can’t read people’s minds; I’m not Jedi. Lucifer: Wach‘n’le:n, kei? … You’re thinking about it, aren’t you? Chloe: Do you two know each other? Lucifer: No, no! But I know that look… Yes, I wouldn’t recommend it. I’m like walking heroin, very habit-forming; it never ends well. Linda: I do yoga…hot yoga! Chloe: Wa:diju dudaher? Did you roofie her? Amenadiel: What exactly do you think happens when the Devil leaves Hell? …All of those demons, all of those tormented and tortured souls, where do you think they go? Lucifer: You seem oddly immune to my charms… Chloe: referindademez charms, I think, is a bit of a stretch. Lucifer: Did my Father senju? Trixie: What’s your name? Lucifer: Lucifer! Trixie: The Devil?! Lucifer: Exactly!

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1 Why this activity? In many listening examinations (e.g. IELTS), as well as in real-life, native-speaker pronunciation, you're challenged to understand the stream of speech in its natural, connected form. Activities such as these enhance your ability in recognizing everyday English speech. They will also help you in listening to and learning conversational English.^↩
2 This is a very short /e/ sound in English, often called the 'schwa' /ə/^↩