Shadowing Practice: Blind Classmate Falls For Her Bully @LoveBusterTV - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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Well guys, let's pick ourselves a new girl.
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Alright, so this one could really use some new kegs.
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And this one should chill with the burgers.
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This one has a thing for bikers.
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Oh.
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Now this girl's a 10.
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Oh damn, bro.
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Oh?
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Jeez, dude, what a loser.
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What do you want?
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I want you to get out of my sight.
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You gonna take the blind girl to prom?
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Look, bro, they'll put a crown on any girl I take.
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Yeah, right, dude.
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Forget it.
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There's no way.
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Wanna bet?
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How about a grand?
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It's a deal.
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Don't even try to come near me again.
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You got it?
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Okay.
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Excuse me, is this seat just for the disabled? Or for everyone?
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Whoa, you trying to get closer?
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Where's my backpack?
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Backpack?
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Right here?
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Give it back.
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Give it to me, I said.
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Give it back.
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Let me go.
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Only if you go to prom with me.
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No, let me go.
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Luke!
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Now to my office.
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I said now.
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You will be expelled from school.
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You can walk home.
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Mm-hmm.
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People like me never walk anywhere.
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I'll be leaving in my cool new ride.
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Ciao.
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Oh, uh...
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Hello, Mom.
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Mrs. Bell, please.
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Any punishment will do.
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You can decide.
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Fine.
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Alright.
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Let him hand over the keys to his cool brand new ride.
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No. Mom, no don't take my car.
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No, no, no, no, mom, please, I, I, uh...
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And just when I thought everything was lost, I came up with a plan.
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I had to play to win.
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Especially when it came to that blind chick.
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Well...
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Well, I promised the blind girl that I'd give her a ride.
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Alright.
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However, if you skip even a single day, you can forget about the spring prom.
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You'll be expelled from school faster than you can say.. ride.
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Can I have a word with you?
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Yes.
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Careful.
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Whoa, geez.
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Thank you.
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How'd you, uh...
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I wouldn't have saved you if I knew it was you.
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Yeah?
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How's that?
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Leave me alone.
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Nuh-uh.
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What do you want?
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I have to give you a ride home from school.
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So, it was your idea?
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No. No, never.
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Fine, okay, okay.
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I guess you can take the car then.
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What?
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If I don't drive you home, they'll take away my car and kick me out of school, so...
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Take it.
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Her hand felt surprisingly gentle, and suddenly she seemed so sweet and vulnerable.
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I honestly didn't want to let go.
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Here, take it back.
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Never.
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So, you've lost both your sight and your heart?
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Okay, but don't even try to talk to me on the way, alright?
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Jenny could get on my nerves, but there was something about her that I found intriguing.
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I didn't know it then, but it was my fault.
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I was the reason she lost her sight.
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Enough.
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One time is enough.
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I already told you, don't come near me again.
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Come on, are you honestly telling me you'd rather ride a bike that's missing a wheel?
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Are you serious?
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I think it's a little past its prime.
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Just get out of here.
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I wouldn't have lost my sight if it were for some idiot like you hitting me with his orange car.
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Luke?
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She had no idea that the jerk who caused her to lose her sight was me.
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At that point, I didn't know I would end up in cuffs.
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Luke, you still here?
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Oh.
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Sorry.
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I didn't mean to bump into you.
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Steve.
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Steve.
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Hey, I've been looking for you.
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It's the blind girl, you know?
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I was up all night thinking about her.
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You serious?
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You're into that blind girl, hmm?
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You don't get it, man.
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I drove into her, Steve.
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That time we were drunk.
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What?
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Damn, dude.
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You lost twice, man.
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What?
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You hit the girl when you were drunk.
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You can't take her to prom.
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You don't get it.
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What prom?
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Forget the bet.
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It's my fault that she's blind.
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Stop it.
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Stop.
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Please stop it.
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I beg you.
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Let me go, you guys.
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Get your hands off of her.
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Stop it.
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Relax, Luke.
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She was basically asking for it.
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What do you mean?
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Come on.
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We're not going to fight over some dumb chick, right?
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Dumb chick.
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Luke. To my office immediately.
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Have you ever skipped class?
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Well, you're about to.
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Wait, what?
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Luke!
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Luke!
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You little...
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We can have a fancy lunch.
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Just order whatever your heart desires.
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Thanks, but I'm not hungry.
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Let me help you.
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I better go.
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Where are you going?
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Hold on, hold on.
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What's wrong?
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I can't eat here.
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Why are you acting so mean?
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I'm doing this all for you.
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Yeah, you even forgot that I'm blind.
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I cannot see a thing.
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I mean, I can't even see the fork.
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Jeez.
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I'm sorry.
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If you want, I can be your eyes from now on.
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What?
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Jenny never realized what a miracle her existence was.
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From that moment, we spent every minute together.
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Every day.
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All of a sudden, being around her made the world a little brighter.
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In those moments, time would fly by and my heart was bursting out of my chest.
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Something perfectly was spinning round like a child Those first feelings hit unexpectedly, without warning.
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You are good for my heart Something rare,
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something strong Stands against all the odds Love that blood And for the first time in my life,
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I was afraid I might lose her If she learned the whole truth about me.
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So, do you want to go for another ride?
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You forget.
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The prom is tomorrow, Luke.
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Uh, so what time should I pick you up?
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I'm not going.
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Why not?
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Who wants to go to prom with a blind girl?
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Dancing with me the whole night, and then what?
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Kissing under the moonlight?
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I need somebody like you.
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Cause I can't.
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I'm never gonna let, never gonna let, never gonna let, never gonna let, never gonna let, never gonna let you go.
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What are you doing?
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I want to invite you to prom properly.
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Will you go with me?
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No, I can't go.
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Come on, why not?
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Luke, I can't even afford a nice dress.
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Hmm.
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You don't know what I'm willing to do for you, Jenny.
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Decided to steal from your own mother?
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I'm sorry.
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What are you sorry for, son? For everything.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm on.
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You little creep.
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Spying on a girl.
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Yes, because this girl can't see herself and she needs help.
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Really?
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Unexpected.
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Don't you dare think about hurting her, mister. Can you help me?
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Sure.
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There.
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Thanks.
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Well...
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I really want everyone to see the real you.
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Even if you can't see yourself.
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And honestly, you don't need the blindfold.
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Then just.. take it off. Is that okay?
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The doctor said that it was.
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Wow.
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Can.. can you see me?
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No. Just a silhouette.
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I wonder if I'll ever be able to see you.
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What if she recognizes me?
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What if she realizes I'm to blame for her accident?
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I had no idea that was the day I would lose her forever.
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Oh my gosh, she's so pretty.
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You won everyone over already.
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How about we celebrate a little?
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I'll go get us some punch.
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Well, I hope that someone spiked it because I'm really shaky.
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You'll be okay.
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Jenny.
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You're so gorgeous.
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Mrs. Harrison.
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You know, with you, Luke changes for the better.
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I noticed the way he lights up when you're around.
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It's a shame you can't see how he looks at you.
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Uh, sorry, I...
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I can't imagine what it's like to be blind your whole life.
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I haven't though.
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I lost my sight after the accident.
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Accident?
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I was hit by a car, and I remember it very clearly.
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It was definitely an orange-colored car.
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Did you remember the driver?
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I do.
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I'll never forget.
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Sorry, will you?
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Excuse me for a minute.
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Did you know Jenny lost her sight because?
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Because she was hit by a car that I was driving on.
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Then why the hell are you dating her?
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Don't you understand?
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The moment she sees you, she'll turn you into the con.
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Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please.
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Our proms king and queen are...
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Luke and Jenny!
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Around the book.
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Just forget her.
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You'll never see her again.
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It seems like our king has disappeared somewhere. Did anyone see him?
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Where did he go?
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You are such a beauty.
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You look so beautiful.
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I didn't expect you to be so cool.
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Well, now you know.
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What do you want from me?
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Feisty, wow.
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Now I see why Luke likes you.
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Come on, let's hang out.
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No, don't touch me.
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Don't play hard at this.
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Let go of her.
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Luke, get me out of here, would you?
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Quit playing the role of the White Knight.
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Did you forget about the bet?
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What bet?
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A thousand dollars if he could make a prom queen out of you.
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That was the deal.
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Jenny, don't listen to him, okay?
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I can explain.
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But I need you to listen to me.
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Well, you can give him the money.
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He obviously won.
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Jenny, I...
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Jenny, listen to me.
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Come on, relax.
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Jenny...
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Don't touch me, okay?
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Jenny, come on, please.
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I said don't touch me, no. No, but Jenny, look.
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Let go of me.
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I can explain, come on.
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No, stop.
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Someone get me out of here.
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Jenny, Jenny.
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Out of the way.
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Let's go, darling.
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It's okay.
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Let's go. Be careful.
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Careful.
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I Destroyed my own happiness.
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I knew Jenny would never forgive me But the worst of all I could never forgive myself I
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Was dying to see her I called texted sent gifts, but it was all in vain
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Days and weeks went by I was losing her and my will to live
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I could
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never be forgiven.
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And there was only one thing left to do.
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Jenny!
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Jenny, come out here!
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I'm begging you!
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I promise I won't bother you ever again, okay?
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Luke.
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Jenny.
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Forgive me.
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I'm an idiot for making that stupid bet.
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I didn't expect to fall in love with you. With all my heart.
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I'm sorry.
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Luke.
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Hold on, I'm not done yet.
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I'm really a bad person.
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It's my fault you lost your vision.
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That day that you were hit, I was the one driving the orange car.
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Do you really think that you'll feel better if I tell you that I forgive you?
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No. I don't deserve your forgiveness.
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Yes.
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I'm sure you're feeling furious.
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You probably don't believe me.
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I believe you.
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Because I can sense your tears.
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And I can see them as well.
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You can see?
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How?
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You know, you look just as I imagined you would.
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With those blue eyes.
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Why are the police here?
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Because I called them. But why?
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Because it's only right that I'm punished for my actions.
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Luke, no. Luke Harrison?
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You're under arrest for a DUI hit and run.
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I guess I'm right on time.
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What are you even doing here?
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I heard that Jenny regained her vision.
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So I came to visit her.
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Not that it's really any of your business.
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These are for you.
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Hold on.
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You have the wrong guy.
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He was the one behind the wheel.
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Luke, Luke wake up.
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Luke you hit someone.
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What?
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That isn't true.
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I didn't do anything like that.
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Jenny.
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I remember your face.
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You were the one driving.
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That's not true.
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Let me go.
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No, I didn't do it.
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Jenny!
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Let me go!
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Luke, you know it's not true.
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Get your hands off me!
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Look, I think it's best if I go. But wait.
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I can't let you walk away so easily.
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I've been dreaming of your eyes for way too long.
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I've been dreaming of this.
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True love can't be seen with the eyes.
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It can only be felt with the heart.
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True love is what saves us.

Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Blind Classmate Falls For Her Bully @LoveBusterTV”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: Jenny, Luke, prom, blind. Deze video bevat 364 zinnen en 1999 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 20:36. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 97 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 83% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 79 van de 364 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
forgive werkwoord/fɚˈɡɪv/vergeven
geez/d͡ʒiːz/Jasses
chick zelfstandig naamwoord/t͡ʃɪk/kuiken
expel werkwoord/ɪkˈspɛl/verdrijven, verjagen
backpack zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈbæk.pæk/rugzak
skip werkwoord/skɪp/huppelen
relax werkwoord/ɹɪˈlæks/losmaken
blindfold zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈblaɪ̯ndfɔʊ̯ld/blinddoek
feisty bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈfaɪsti/hardnekkig
intrigue zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɪntɹiːɡ/intrige
silhouette zelfstandig naamwoord/ˌsɪluˈɛt/silhouet
cuff zelfstandig naamwoord/kʌf/manchet, voormouw
disable werkwoord/dɪsˈeɪbəl/onmogelijk maken
mister zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈmɪstəɹ/meneer
moonlight zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈmunˌlaɪt/maanlicht, maneschijn

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
come out werkwoord/ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/uitkomen
come up with werkwoordbedenken, verzinnen
hand over werkwoordoverhandigen
hands offafblijven!, niet aanraken!
wake up werkwoord/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/wakker worden, ontwaken

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

  • You gonna take the blind girl to prom?
  • Excuse me, is this seat just for the disabled?
  • Whoa, you trying to get closer?
  • Can I have a word with you?
  • You're into that blind girl, hmm?

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — iets dat eerder begon en nog bezig isI've been looking · I've been dreaming
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetwill be expelled · was lost · be expelled
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog teltyou've lost · Have you ever skipped · has disappeared
Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig waswas bursting · was spinning · was driving

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 96 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, don't, can't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/, unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: forgive /fɚˈɡɪv/, geez /d͡ʒiːz/, blindfold /ˈblaɪ̯ndfɔʊ̯ld/, intrigue /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/, nerve /nɝv/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
  • /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: forgive /fɚˈɡɪv/, intrigue /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/, regain /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/, forgiveness /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als forgive, geez, chick.

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