Shadowing Practice: ▶︎2026학년도 1주년 수학여행 안내 (2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Ah... Come on...
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Student monitors aren't supposed to act cute Maintain your dignity as a student monitor Aah! Why are you doing this to me?!
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One, two Three, four Three, four Oh, the camera!
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Is everyone doing their manito missions?
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I haven't done anything yet I haven't even tried I haven't even attempted it JAMES -JAMES -Yeah? I can't do it Do you want to shoot a d-dance challenge with me later...?
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Why? -It'd be fun -I don't want to A dance challenge... I don't want to See?
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I can't do it Let's gather up in the auditorium for a moment Let's go Let's go I will now inspect your bags -Okay -Go ahead Do you think I'm a joke?
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-Yeah... -Yeah Why was that so weak?
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Quiet! -First, SEONGHYEON, stand up -Okay -Should I stand up? -Stand up Aren't you being too strict?
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Do you keep this on you to eat later?
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It falls off so easily Because it was stuck to a forehead Begin your "what's in my bag" now My privacy Charger Confiscate his charger Sleep mask Confiscate his sleep mask Wallet Confiscate his wallet Let me inspect it Huh?
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-This... -Huh?
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Whoa This! Wait, that's mine So you're the one who stole it -I'll take this -No! No I'm confiscating this! It's mine Lip balm Now that's an excellent attitude Everyone, please buy lots of it Torriden lip balm That's an excellent attitude Everyone, please buy lots of it Move on Don't do this, student monitor What's wrong with gummies?
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Why? Whyyy?!
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What's wrong with them?
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They're not allowed -Why? -No outside food allowed He just wants it for himself Let's move on Hurry up and move on We're short on time, so I'll inspect it myself -Go ahead! -Is this what student monitors do? A Burberry jacket What student wears something this expensive?
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Wow, that's shameless It wasn't that expensive, it's all vintage -Oh boy -The megaphone is telling you to be quiet Why are you wearing something that doesn't even suit you?
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Put it down Do you want to try mine on? No Why not...?
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Be quiet and look at this instead -An excellent attitude -Everyone Please use it a lot This is outside food! It's not allowed It's imported food, so it's fine That wasn't funny I'll inspect JUHOON's bag My ramyeon!
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Why are you carrying a selfie stick?
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-I'm in the photography club -He majors in photography I'm in the photography club Sorry The student monitor's not doing his job This an excellent attitude Why do you have one? That's the right attitude, always carrying one I need to use it tonight Are you not showering tonight? Of course I am Oh, that's... You can't just open someone's diary like that I took good notes What's this?
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"Docent Lee Manhyeong" -It might've been on the test -Why...
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-It might've been on the test -Why...
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Why did you write down "right angle"? That right angle -That's the giwa tile -The giwa tile I know it's about the giwa tile but why did you only write "right angle"?
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It might help him remember That's possible Well... I guess -it's not bad -I'm a model student -Confiscated -What? Why?! -What was that? -What?
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I'm confiscating them -What are you doing? -Wait That's not right -Confiscated -Is that yours?
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This is... I'll inspect JAMES's bag JAMES JAMES, why is your bag so nice? Outside food is prohibited This isn't allowed He even packed instant rice -This isn't allowed -You thoughtfully packed dinner for the student monitor! This is great Why did you bring styling powder?
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Why did you bring styling powder? What's this?
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Oh, it connects to this Who are you trying to impress on a school trip?
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-Hair? -Hair!
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It's hair powder Oh, powder This isn't allowed!
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This isn't allowed!
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I'll follow the class president Hand over your own stuff!
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Where's yours?
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Mine is off limits -It's the student monitor's bag -Come here The class president told you to hand it over Student monitor, put your bag down! Give it to the class president Ahh...
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Come on... Student monitors aren't supposed to act cute Maintain your dignity as a student monitor What's this?
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Magnesium I need it because my hands shake I'll take the magnesium -Confiscated -Confiscated -Confiscated -But if we leave it here the student monitor will take it -Whose is this? -No, that's mine -That's... mine!!! -Confiscated -That's mine! -Outside food!
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It's not allowed!
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You're taking the class president's food!
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I'm the royal food taster I've already had plenty of it What are you talking about?
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Hey! Leave me alone!
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Hey! I live my life -Why should I care? -Why should I care?
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These guys are impossible Why are you confiscating my digital camera?
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-No -I'll do it -Give me -I'll hand it over to the photography club Why is a student monitor taking pictures?
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Did you confiscate everything?
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Why is this so wet?
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It's wet! Let's throw it out Disposed -Disposed! -Disposed! -Okay, we're done -Dispose of the bag Take your bags -Now let's head to our room and drop off our stuff -Our room!
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Head to the room!
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Class President Lim Seongheon!
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Class President Lim Seongheon!
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We're heading to our room -Let's go -Let's go Ooh -Is this it? -We're here There are two beds Looks like we'll have to play rock, paper, scissors Sleeping on the floor... I like sleeping on the floor Then I'll take a bed I'll take a bed too Then I'll sleep on the floor too That was simple -That was simple -Let's go! Yeah No Want to play Halli Galli?
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-We have nothing else to do right now -Exactly Want to play for the shower order?
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Everyone take off your rings -Two, three -Two, three -One, two -One, two -Yes! -Yes What are you doing?
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-Too slow -That was fast -This... -The pile is getting bigger You almost got yourself in trouble Yeah! Wow -Smart -That was clever I won't even need dinner Fruit alone isn't good for gastritis Please... ah... I only have two left Oh, he's out -I'm out too -They're out JAMES is in last place -I'm in last -I'm in fourth I'm out -I could've made a comeback... -Final Okay Hurry Let's go Ooh That was too close to you Five cards...?
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Hurry up and finish... -Hurry up and lose so we can go eat -Yeah -You can't beat him -JUHOON has already won Wow, that was fun Wow -Hello -Hello Ooh It's a real school meal -Thank you for the meal -Thank you Sausage Peppers? Eggplants?
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Nice And ketchup -Let's dig in -Let's dig in / -Let's dig in I heard garlic scapes are suddenly trending The lady said they're hot these days Am I behind on the trends?
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-We're way behind -Yeah Oh I got it on my shirt It's okay, it's your face Who wants water?
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-Me -Me Me Thank you -Thank you -Thank you This reminds me of when I went to Pyeongchang for the Winter Olympics Why?
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When we performed at the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang we stayed at a place like this Oh, really?
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That was good Hello I'm Seo Seunghun, a recreation instructor It's nice to meet you! -Hello! -It's nice to meet you / -Hello You could say recreational activities are the highlight of a school trip I've prepared lots of fun games If you earn a lot of points I'll give you snacks so you can enjoy a snack party -Let's get started with the games -Yes! / -Okay Before we begin, we're going to warm up a little There's a choreo called the recreational dance It's a simple dance that kindergarteners and elementary schoolers can do -Okay -Watch closely, follow along, and warm up Then we'll get started with the games -Okay -Okay / -Okay The song for this dance is "Awesome Tomato" Yeah Watch me and follow along Put your pretty hands on your waist Drop the swagger This is exhausting Here we go -Whoa! -Whoa, what?!
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What?! Wait, what? How do you do that? What?
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How do you do that? It keeps changing It keeps changing We'll stop there It keeps changing I believe you all understand how you're supposed to do it -From this point on -It keeps changing I'll give a praise sticker to whoever follows along in the cutest and most adorable way Are you ready?
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-Yes! / -Yes! -Are you ready?
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-Yes! / -Yes! -Great Put your pretty hands on your waist Let's begin, music please Oh, right away...?
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Here we go An awesome, bumpy body Dressed all in red Giving off a sweet and tangy scent I'm an awesome tomato Tomato I'm going to become juice Gulp I'm going to become ketchup Squirt I'm going to dance I'm a showy tomato Well done -I kind of get it now -It's hard to memorize There's one guy who really stood out to me He followed along so enthusiastically He was so cute and absolutely adorable I'll give KEONHO a praise sticker -Wow, it's huge / -Here -Okay There you go To help you master this dance I'll quickly teach you the key moves It's easier if you understand the lyrics Push your hips to the side, one, two -One, two -Then go the other way, three, four -Three, four -It says "awesome body" Push your thumb up as the highest praise So that's what this move means So that's why we do this -Let's express your outfit -Like this?
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Spread it out -So that's what this move means -Spread your clothes out Spread your clothes out Yes, and then... - I'm going to - I'm going to - become juice - become juice You gulp it down What happens when you squeeze out ketchup?
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-It squirts out -Yes Express that Oh, squirt! There's even a detail for the left hand Oh, squirt Squirt It's not difficult, right?
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-Right -Right Now we'll try it with the music Can you do it?
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-Yes! -Yes!
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Let's see who earns the praise sticker this time Put your pretty hands on your waist Here we go An awesome, bumpy body Dressed all in red -Wave! - Giving off a sweet and tangy scent I'm an awesome tomato - Tomato -"I'm going to" I'm going to become juice, gulp - I'm going to become ketchup -All right, ketchup Squirt I'm going to dance I'm a showy tomato Okay!
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That's hard This is difficult That's hard Someone will receive a praise sticker He really gave it his all You're MARTIN, right?
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I'll give MARTIN -Thank you -a praise sticker -Thank you -Right You got praised The first game is Tossing and Catching Who can do a good job as the basket? Who can do a good job as the basket? I'm not confident about being the basket -I'll try it -If you do well...
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-Okay, I'll try it -The basket... Wow Let's try that again, please stand in a line Hehe What are you doing? All alone...
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It already looks a bit... Are you ready?
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- Yes -Okay -Are you ready? -Yes / -Yes One, two, three!
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-Fighting! -Fighting!
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Let's begin right away! Ready The first attempt was a miss We already have a basket! You can't cross the line You can't cross the line That was a miss But he said he was good at being the basket Tilt it a little -Tilt it a little -That's two baskets! He's great at catching JAMES's throws You just need more than seven Why are you so bad at throwing?
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Time remaining! You have 40 seconds left -Oh, yeah! / -You're good! -That's five baskets That was close!
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The balls keep going in and bouncing out Focus a little more...
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Twenty seconds left!
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Twenty seconds left!
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Six! -What? -You're making every shot Is JAMES just really good at this?
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That was close Ten seconds left!
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-Wow, that's seven! -Wow, what? What's with JAMES?
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Eight! Last one!
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Yeah! Last one!
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Yes! Let's end it there You're good at this I think JAMES carried us You scored eight baskets -You'll each receive 80 points -Yeah! Our basket worked the hardest, right?
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I'll give a praise sticker to SEONGHYEON I think JAMES did better than the basket -Here! -Thank you Let's move right along to the next game This game is -Avoid the Camera -Avoid the Camera? Let's get started right away Get ready I hope you can avoid it! Here we go! Go! All right Wait!
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Why?
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Why are you doing this to me?
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Stop I think I got caught I think all four of us got caught I was behind him Three students were caught on camera Three?
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-Three people were caught -Oh, that's me This is the final shot This is the final shot -It was a bit late -Wow, perfect These three! Who's the person at the back? JAMES -Me! -KEONHO and JAMES -Yes -You each receive ten points! Yes!
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I hope you can avoid the camera this time -Okay -Are you ready?
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Yes! You're ready, right?
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-Yes! / -Yes! -Great Let's get started right away, get ready Go!
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The camera can't see us Ahh!
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Why are you doing this to me?!
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We got it How did it go?
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It was lovely to see you all become one at the end I went over there and then they pointed it at me I think the back of SEONGHYEON's head was caught My face wasn't caught -What's this? -What's this? We're even reviewing the footage JAMES is getting dragged out The camera suddenly turned toward me here Whose head is that in the back?
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That's SEONGHYEON -No, it isn't -No It's the guy lying down here -This - I was hiding right behind SEONGHYEON No, I tucked my head over here Who's the guy in the very back?
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This guy here -No -It's JUHOON -It's JUHOON -It's JUHOON -That's not me -It's JUHOON -It's JUHOON! -Look It's JUHOON!
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It's JUHOON! Oh, the camera!
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Oh, the camera! It's JUHOON That was too easy Maybe we can keep running if we push it down like this -Or like this -We can push it down and keep running We can do that It rolls smoothly Like that Did you have fun?
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-Yes, we had fun! -Yes! / -Yes All right Now I'll announce the scores -Wow! -Great job I'll give you -these snacks as your prize -Thank you Shall we all sit down?
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-Yes -Make yourselves comfortable and sit down Turn this on and set it up in front of you Should we tell scary stories?
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There's a legend from Buyeo Long ago, there was a man whose girlfriend kept reading meaning into everything One day, when he came home, she said "Why did you pick up a spoon just now?!" "Why are you holding chopsticks this time?!" What kind of story is this?
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What is he saying? The legend of the Buyeo ghost The Buyeo ghost... The girlfriend who read meaning into everything I'm sure there are things you've always appreciated about your bandmates but never had the chance to express This is your chance to express those feelings All right, MARTIN Why don't you share your feelings? Well...
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I always tell you guys this Whether things are hard or fun, you're always with me...
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Comrades... Is camaraderie the right word?
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You guys make me feel that sense of camaraderie I want to tell you I'm always grateful And to COER...
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Each and every one of you fills our venues and makes our performances shine You make every day so precious every day we perform at music shows In a way with so many people around us and so many different opinions out there it's easy to get swept up in them So I'm grateful that I can trust the people around me Great work this past year, everyone To COER without you we wouldn't even be here on this school trip So I want to tell you that we owe everything to you, COER I'm glad we can talk openly about so many things I think it's nice that people with the same goals came together and are doing a great job Compared to when we first debuted I think we've grown so much and changed a lot too in a good way The people closest to me are also the people I trust the most and that makes me really happy I really don't think I'll ever meet people like you again in my entire life Well, it's only our first anniversary and we still have a long way to go So I'm counting on you I hope we can stay together for a long time and live long, healthy lives Okay And... And COER I love you Happy first anniversary All right I've prepared memory papers You can write messages of gratitude And especially since COER are the reason CORTIS exists I'd like each of you to write them a message too I hope you use this opportunity to sincerely express your gratitude -Okay -Okay / -Okay It's uneven because I'm leaning this way I hope today's activities helped you wrap up CORTIS's first anniversary We'll finish by taking a group photo Great work, everyone -Great work! -Great work!
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One, two, three!
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-Great work today, everyone -Yes Great work I'm not sure if I can finish my manito mission -JAMES, do you want to do a dance challenge with me? -No - I don't want to -I don't think I can But if I do the challenge with you will you thank me three times?
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What? Then I'll do it -Thank you three times? -Yeah -Okay -Okay, deal -Yeah, a deal! Nice -Okay Let's head back to our room Let's go Let's go I'll take the bottom I'm going to become juice I'm going to become ketchup I'm going to dance I'm going to dance Honestly I came out here with no idea what was going on My throat is so sore from eating snacks before bed Oh, right...
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I think JAMES will take a while So let's check the manito results ourselves Honestly, mine was "Feed SEONGHYEON" So that's why you did that He went...
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Like that So I failed - What was yours? -Mine?
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I had to sing a full song for MARTIN Did you do it?
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I don't think so...
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How did you fail such an easy mission?
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This one was easy Try it Those shorts That's eye-catching You succeeded -We filmed a dance challenge -Yeah You had luck on your side -Yeah -What was it?
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Film a dance challenge with JAMES And this opportunity came up yesterday Make KEONHO wear my clothes That's so easy You do it all the time You always swap clothes But he had to dress me himself What was your mission, JAMES?
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I made a deal with him last night but I forgot to do my mission I got too serious while doing the challenge I'm the only one who succeeded -Why not? -Really? Do you know what they're talking about?
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I don't! I don't either I don't either Well... Fair enough Fair enough We all forgot Mosh pit! Ayy! Food -Thank you -Thank you / -Looks good One, two, three!
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Nice Sir, just sit down and relax Who folded the blanket like this?
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JAMES Sir, you're getting in the way -Sir, you're getting in the way -Just stay still Sir, I'll do it Just stay still, sir You're in the way! Let's go -Sir, stop eating and hurry up -Hurry up Man, why take the bus?
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Let's just walk Hurry up! Great work on our two-day school trip, everyone We came all the way to Buyeo spent time somewhere quiet and shared so many meaningful experiences It was great It's been a while since we've come somewhere this quiet and had fun together It was fun I think it'd be fun for the five of us to travel together again -Let's hurry back to Seoul -Yes -Goodbye -Bye / -Bye -Goodbye -See you in Seoul Hello!
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Bye! Do you want some more? Want some? Say ahh SEONGHYEON, say ahh MARTIN, ahh!
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Why do you keep getting the lyrics wrong?
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-I think I can do mine -I can't Yeah, you can't Put it down Do you want to try mine on? No Why not...? Then I'll do it -Thank you three times? -Yeah Okay, deal I forgot
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “▶︎2026학년도 1주년 수학여행 안내”. This video has 129 sentences and 3380 words to shadow. The speech runs for 36:17. The speaker talks slowly, about 93 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 122 of its 129 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| basket noun | /ˈbæskɪt/ | A lightweight woven container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom. |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| praise verb | /pɹeɪz/ | To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship. |
| confiscate verb | /ˈkɑnfəˌskeɪt/ | To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder. |
| tomato noun | /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ | A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit. |
| ketchup verb | /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ | To cover with ketchup. |
| squirt verb | /skwɝt/ | To be thrown out, or ejected, in a rapid stream, from a narrow orifice. |
| sticker noun | /ˈstɪkə/ | Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres). |
| inspect verb | /ɪnˈspɛkt/ | To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize. |
| snack noun | /snæk/ | A light meal. |
| powder noun | /ˈpaʊ.dɚ/ | The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. |
| gulp noun | /ɡʌlp/ | The usual amount swallowed. |
| manitou noun | /ˈmanɪtuː/ | A god or spirit as the object of religious awe or ritual among some American Indians. |
| tile noun | /ˈtaɪ.əl/ | A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc. |
| waist noun | /weɪst/ | The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| follow along verb | To continue behind or beside an animal, person, vehicle or other object, especially as a companion. | |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. | |
| stand up verb | To rise from a lying or sitting position. | |
| give off verb | /ɡɪv ɒf/ | To emit; to produce and send forth; to come across in some manner. |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| warm up verb | /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ | To become warmer. |
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
| come together verb | /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ | To assemble; to congregate; to combine. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Why are you doing this to me?!
- Do you keep this on you to eat later?
- Why are you carrying a selfie stick?
- Why did you write down "right angle"?
- Do you know what they're talking about?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | haven't done · might've been · could've made |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was stuck · is prohibited · isn't allowed |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | one who stole · guy who really · one who succeeded |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keeps changing · keep running · kept reading |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 143 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thoughtfully /ˈθɔtfəli/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/, thumb /ˈθʌm/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, throat /ˈθɹoʊt/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shameless /ˈʃeɪ̯mlɪs/, recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/, shine /ʃaɪn/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/
- Long words — get the stress right: camaraderie /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/, magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/, adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/, auditorium /ˌɔ.dɪˌto.ɹi.əm/, recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like basket, hurry, praise.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.