Shadowing Practice: Comedy for ELT - Pronunciation Problems - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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That's it.
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That's £6.40.
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£10, thank you very much.
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£3.60 change, thank you.
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There we are.
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Oh, dear.
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Oh, dear.
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Old Alibaba's a bit off course, isn't he?
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Look.
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Morning, Abdo.
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All right, are you?
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Very nice.
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There we are.
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That's a change, love.
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See you again.
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Hello.
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Now, sir, what can I do you for, sir?
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I want mouse.
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Mouse?
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Mouse?
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What do you think?
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Is this a pet shop?
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Chocolatey Mouse.
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Chocolatey Mouse.
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Oh, chocolate mouse.
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You want a chocolate mouse?
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No, no. Mouse.
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Yes, Mouth.
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No, we say chocolate mouse.
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We haven't got chocolate mice here.
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You have to go sweet shop for them.
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No, not mice.
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Mouse.
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Mice, my friend, is the plural of mouse, you see.
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Chocolatey Mouse.
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Oh, that is chocolate mousse, you mean, is it?
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Chocolate mousse?
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No, that's called chocolate mousse.
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Chocolatey Mouse.
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Yes, well, you could call it that.
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That's what I mean.
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You can call it what you like, can't you?
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Yes, once you call it your mouth.
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Very good, so I'll wrap it up.
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What next?
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Purry.
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Curry?
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Purry.
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Yeah.
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Tomato purry.
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Tomato purry.
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Tomato purry.
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Tomato purry.
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Tomato purry.
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Oh!
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Tomata purry!
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That's what you mean.
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Tomata purry.
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No, Tomato purry.
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Tomata...
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No, no, I must correct you on this way.
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The pronunciation, the correct pronunciation is tomato puree.
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Tomato puree.
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Now, where...
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Molly, are we out of tomato puree, love?
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Tomato puree.
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Are we out of what?
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Tomato puree.
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Oh, it's all right, it's right here.
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It's right here under me nose.
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There we are.
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So, one jar of very nice tomato puree.
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There we are.
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Are you too drunk?
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Shut up, clear off.
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Apologies on behalf of the wife, sir.
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Soda?
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Yeah, that's what I say, yeah.
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Soda.
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Soda.
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Soda.
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Soda.
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Oh, yes.
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Soda.
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Bickerbonnet of soda.
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Oh, bickerbonnet of soda.
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Oh, we're back on the list, are we?
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The bickerbonnet of soda.
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Very good.
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Bickerbonnet of soda.
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Bicarbonate of soda.
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Bicarbonate of soda.
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They have their uses, don't they, sir?
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Yes, sir.
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There we are, bickerbonnet of soda, sir.
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Yes, anybody else?
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Bickerbonnet, yes.
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Jewish?
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No, she looks a bit Jewish, but she's not.
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We're the...
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Chinaman.
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We're not Chinaman.
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We're both sea of e.
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Sea of e.
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Sea of e.
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Sea of e.
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You're not sea of e.
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She's not sea of e. Are you?
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You're Muslim, aren't you?
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No. Sea of e.
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Sea of e.
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Coffee!
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I mean sea of e.
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Oh, sea of e.
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Where is it dear?
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Well, it's over where it always is.
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By the Jews, like.
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Jewish.
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Oh, that's the Jewish, is it?
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Oh, that's the Jewish, I see.
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What flavour Jewish would you like, sir?
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A prigit.
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A prigit.
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Cinnamon.
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What?
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Cinnamon.
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Oh, cinnamon Chinaman.
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Oh, she's found a Chinaman for you.
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That's true.
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A prigit juice.
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Yes, a prigit juice.
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What else would you like?
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Tongue.
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Not at all, sir.
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My pleasure.
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No, no, no. Not the pleasure.
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Tongue-yoo.
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Tongue-yoo.
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A tin of tongue-yoo.
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Oh, a tin of tongue-yoo.
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Oh, there we are.
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There we are.
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The brunt.
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The brunt tongue.
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Is that the one?
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Yes, there we are.
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Tongue.
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What else, sir?
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Pee!
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Dignal frozen.
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Pee, I'm not talking.
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Pee!
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Pee!
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Oh, I know.
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Pee!
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I want pee!
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Yes, of course.
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Well, look, you go out here...
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No, no, no, please, not that.
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Pee!
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Pee!
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Villandum Pee!
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Villandum Pee!
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Villandum Pee.
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Oh, Villandum Pee.
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Villandum Pee, yes.
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A nice slickie of that.
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So, there we are.
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Villandum Pee.
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Now, come on, give me a really hard one.
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Come on, son.
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I want soup.
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Soup?
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Soup.
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Ah, ha, ha.
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Now, I'm catching on to this.
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You want soup to wash your hands with, don't you?
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Yeah, yeah.
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Right, well, we don't sell that, so you have to go down to the chemist.
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He's a very nice bloke, he'll cure anything.
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Mamalady?
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Yes, he'll cure your malady for you, yes.
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Mamalady.
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Mamalady?
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Mamalady.
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Mamalady.
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Mamalady for the two-hast.
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For the two-hast?
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For the two-hast.
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The two-hast at the breakfast with the C of E on the two-hast.
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Oh, I've got you.
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Oh, I've got you.
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A nice cup of C of E, a couple of slices of two hearts, with the mamalody on the top, spread on it.
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There we are.
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Mamalody, that's the stuff.
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There we are.
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Anything else, sir?
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Cack.
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Um?
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Cack.
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Cack.
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Cack.
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Cack.
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Oh, yes, cack.
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Very good.
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There we are.
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One Sierra Lees, a very own chocolate cack.
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That's the one, isn't it?
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Is that the lot, sir?
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You're going to do cack.
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Yes.
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Equality cack, chocolatey mousse, tomato parry, pickle-bond of soda, Jewish Chinaman, C of E, a cricket juice, dongle pea, soup, mamaladie and the cack.
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Ah, wonderful.
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£300.
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LAUGHTER That's it.
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Oh, lovely, thank you.
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Four pea chains, thank you.
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Oh, no, please, no...
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No, please, no tea chain.
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Oh, no, change, all right.
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No, no, OK.
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Now, thank you very much.
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I now go to Habdi Sherry.
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Oh, Habdi Sherry?
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You're going down the booze of a quick one, are you?
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No, no, not the booze, Habdi Sherry.
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The hab-de-sherry for the clothing.
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Oh, haberdashery!
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Hab-de-sherry, hab-de-sherry.
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Yes, I have got to get large brass ears for my wife.
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Brass ears?
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No, not brass ears.
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Brass ears.
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Oh, brass ears!
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Brass ears!
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Yes, for my wife.
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She needs large brass ears cos her tights are enormous. So, ha!
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Real-Life English in Action: A Comedy Shop Dialogue

The video captures a hilarious shop interaction where a customer struggles to pronounce "chocolate mousse" and "curry," leading to confused exchanges with the shopkeeper. This scenario mirrors common real-world challenges—mispronunciations that cause misunderstandings, making it perfect for english speaking practice. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to communicate clearly, this dialogue highlights how small sound differences (like "mouse" vs. "mousse" or "purry" vs. "curry") can change meaning entirely.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "What can I do you for?" – A casual way to ask, "What can I help you with?"
  • "There we are" – A friendly phrase to hand over something or confirm completion.
  • "Wrap it up" – To package an item for a customer.
  • "Off course" – Used here to mean "confused" or "not making sense."
  • "Plural of" – A key phrase for explaining grammar (e.g., "mice is the plural of mouse").

These chunks are natural, conversational, and ideal for learn english with youtube practice—they’ll help you sound more fluent in daily interactions.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Master the Sounds

Shadowing (or shadow speak) is a proven technique to improve pronunciation and fluency. Here’s your task: Watch the dialogue, pause after each line, and repeat it immediately, mimicking the tone, speed, and stress. Focus on: - The "oo" sound in "mousse" (not "mouse") - The "ur" sound in "curry" (not "purry") - The natural rhythm of phrases like "What can I do you for?" Do this 3–5 times, then record yourself. Compare it to the video—you’ll notice a difference in clarity! This exercise isn’t just for fun; it’s a practical way to boost your shadowspeak skills and feel more confident in real conversations.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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