Shadowing Practice: best of • FLEABAG - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Wow, this doesn't happen very often, does it?
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No. No, I suppose it's quite rare, yeah.
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I hate myself. That.
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Now.
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And I'll be sure to treat you like a nasty little bitch.
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That was a joke.
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Oh, no, I know.
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OK, that was like, oh, OK.
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Oh, I know!
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I know!
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OK, that was my problem.
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OK.
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Perv.
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Slut.
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Wow!
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You're almost late.
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Let's do a flash poo and prep.
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Christ, did you wash your hands?
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Of course not.
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Oh, my God!
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You are disgusting!
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Fucking hell!
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Hair looks nice.
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Oh, fuck off!
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Don't get drunk and shit in your sink again.
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When are you going to stop bringing that up when you do something better.
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I have two degrees, a husband and a Burberry coat.
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You shat in a sink.
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Thank you so much for coming to Women's Speak, opening women's masks since 1998.
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Please raise your hands if you would trade five years of your love for the so-called perfect body.
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We are bad feminists.
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Catch things up with Harry?
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Yeah, we're engaged.
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God, what?
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No, we're not engaged.
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The next man who walks in here is getting ridden to death.
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Dad!
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Hi.
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Not ideal.
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You okay?
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You look stressed.
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Well, I'm successful, so...
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Deborah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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It's me!
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It's me!
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Why did you do that?
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I thought I was gonna get raped!
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I'm sorry!
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I thought you wanted a surprise.
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It was a ninja surprise!
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Oh, my God, man.
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Shake his jaw, my God.
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Oh, my God!
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It's really inappropriate to jog around a graveyard.
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Why?
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Flaunting your life.
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No bang-bang?
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He says he's still got that thing on his...
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What? On his...
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Come on, you can do it.
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I don't have to say...
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Yes, you do.
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No, not here.
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No. Penis.
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Thank you.
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He says he still has that thing on his penis.
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Sorry.
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Christwoman.
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There's something wrong with that one.
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It's got death in its eyes.
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Yeah.
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Vet says she's depressed.
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Huh.
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Aren't we all, girl?
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Look, this is London.
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Just fuck off and buy something weird and expensive.
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No, no, it's gotta be good, all right?
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Help me!
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Pay me and I'll help you.
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Fuck off!
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How much?
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£60.
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70. Duh?
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Yeah!
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Thank you for asking, yeah.
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I'm essentially a documentary maker.
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Docs.
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Oh, really?
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What is your latest project?
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Well, sir, I'm interested in life.
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Do you know what the lesbian app for Grindr is called?
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Twat now.
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Don't make this fun!
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Sluts!
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Yes?
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We're gonna die here.
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We're gonna be raped and die.
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Just open the fucking door!
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It's been fucking forever!
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Welcome.
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Thank you so much.
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Yeah, really wonderful.
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Really beautiful grounds.
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Extraordinary energy, yeah.
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What would you do if someone stole all of those?
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I'd kill myself.
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What is this?
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I don't even do this in my own home.
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Oh, it's very simple.
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We've paid them to let us clean their house in silence.
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Your flagrant lack of respect for the one rule that we have here is now affecting the other students.
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Clients.
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Inmates.
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Cleaners.
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Participants!
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No thanks, I'm trying to quit.
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She always does something slightly different around her period.
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She gets really bad PMT.
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Mum used to call it her monthly confidence crisis.
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But it's PMT.
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The only way she can get through it is to reinvent herself in some small way.
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She mustn't see it!
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She mustn't find out!
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Mmm, five-second rule.
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No, I have never bought into that rule.
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That's disgusting.
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It's a sex-ibition.
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But don't panic, it's nothing scary.
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It's simply a journey through my physical and sexual life, climaxing in a few pieces inspired by and moulded on your father.
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And then photos.
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I've taken a photo of my naked body every year for the past 30 years.
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Why?
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Well, I think it's important for women of all ages to see how my body has changed over the years.
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I think they have to have a healthy perspective on my body.
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Nice jumpsuit.
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Thank you.
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You look well.
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Where have you been?
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Boots.
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Lovely there this time of year.
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I didn't realise you were allowed out without your little doggy thing.
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Oh, sorry, have I disappointed you?
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Of course not.
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Devastated.
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You know, the most fascinating thing about father here is that his mother was originally a lesb...
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Like the taste of...
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And we are trying for a baby.
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Oh, Claire.
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Yeah, we thought you couldn't have them.
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What?
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Why?
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Will you just see them a little...
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Tell us about Finland?
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Oh, well it's, um...
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Cold and beautiful and dark.
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I think she might be happy.
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I wish you could have seen them in...
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You know, they can't even masturbate.
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Shit alive, man.
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Oh, sorry.
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Did you always want to join the priesthood?
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Oh, fuck no. Food good?
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The sauce is disgusting.
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Is everything okay?
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It was delicious.
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Thank you.
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I thought you'd be in prison, by the way.
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Oh, well, keep trying, but they just won't have me.
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I'm sorry about your eye.
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Oh, that's okay.
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Gives me some edge.
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I've told them some heroic bullshit.
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Bless you, Sandy.
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Thank you, Father.
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Bless you.
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I just wanted to pay you back for that.
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Oh, no, thank you.
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No, no, really, I insist.
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It'll have to be an installment.
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I don't want it.
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I don't want it.
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I've got no pockets.
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Jesus.
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Hi.
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Have you had a check-up?
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Yes, it's fine.
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It's really not a big deal.
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It happens all the time.
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Hello.
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No!
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What?
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He says he'll only talk you through potential proceedings if you go for a drink with him.
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What?
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Outrageous.
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Oh, there's the main event.
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Yeah.
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Very talented.
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She, um...
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She...
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Don't say it.
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She actually...
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Just don't say it.
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She actually orgasmed when she finished it.
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Just said it.
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Fuck's sake.
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I know people in this building.
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Anyone can...
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Hi, Claire.
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Hello, Leslie.
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Well, that's lovely.
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What is that?
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33 isn't exactly...
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And what had Jesus done by 33?
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Died.
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Exactly.
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So get out there and flirt.
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Do you think I should become a Catholic?
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No, don't do that.
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I like that you believe in a meaningless existence.
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And you're good for me.
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You make me question my faith. And?
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I've never felt closer to God.
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Fuck you.
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I don't really think it's...
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I'm not really feeling...
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I don't think it's really affecting me.
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Oh my...
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Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God, what am I gonna say?
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I sometimes worry that I wouldn't be such a feminist if I had bigger tits.
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He's been annoying actually.
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What is that?
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What?
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That thing that you're doing, it's like you disappear.
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What?
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What are you not telling me?
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Nothing!
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You're telling me what's going on?
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Nothing!
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Come on, you can tell me.
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No, nothing.
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Ah!
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Nothing!
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I look so good.
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It's okay, we can sort it out.
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Just take some of your makeup off.
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I'm not wearing any makeup.
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What?
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What has happened?
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I have never seen you look so good.
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No, I don't know.
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I just woke up looking amazing.
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And then everyone's gonna think I got a fucking facial for my mother's funeral.
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Oh, what the hell?
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You look incredible.
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You go in there.
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I go in there.
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And you make me tell you all my secrets so you can ultimately trap and control me.
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Yeah.
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All the best and we'll see you again.
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I'm sorry.
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Have a great day.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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What a...
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CUNT!
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What a cunt!
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What a fucking...
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Don't touch me!
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Why is that I need to paint?
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I need to paint now!
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Send them away!
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Son, three, seven, and five!
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Oh, my God!
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Sorry, sorry.
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You can't just cancel a wedding.
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I don't have a choice.
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But you have the dress.
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Thanks.
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Claire, just tell me where you are.
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What the hell has happened?
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Come, I need you to...
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I look like a pencil.
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You...
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You don't look like...
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Don't laugh!
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It's OK!
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It's not OK!
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I'm gonna lose my job!
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Don't lose your job, it's cool!
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It's not cool!
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It's edgy!
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Oh, fuck off!
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Oh, it's cheap!
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It's unsalvageable!
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Claire is French!
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Really?
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Yes.
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I haven't even asked you how you are.
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How are you?
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What's going on with you?
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Um...
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I met someone.
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What?
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Really?
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Yeah.
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Oh, my God, that's amazing.
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What does he do?
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He's a priest.
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How was Clare?
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Well, he's crazy about me.
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So that's a nightmare.
Context & Background
The dialogue in this video is filled with humor and sass, typical of conversational English found in popular media. The exchanges reflect a mix of casual banter and deep interpersonal relationships, showcasing how people communicate in both light-hearted and serious settings. From mentions of personal achievements to humorous retorts about past mistakes, the language is rich with idiomatic expressions and cultural references, making it a vibrant resource for learners aiming to immerse themselves in everyday English. Such dialogues not only help in understanding the nuances of conversation but also enhance the learner's ability to engage in similar contexts.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Wow, this doesn't happen very often, does it?” - A great way to express surprise or incredulity.
- “You shat in a sink.” - A humorous way to address someone’s embarrassing situation; great for light banter.
- “When are you going to stop bringing that up?” - Useful for redirecting a conversation or expressing annoyance about repetitive topics.
- “God, what?” - An informal expression of shock or disbelief.
- “I hate myself.” - A dramatic way to express regret or self-criticism; often used humorously among friends.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively learn English with YouTube and enhance your speaking skills, especially with dialogues like these, follow this shadowing guide:
- Choose Your Segment: Start with a short segment of the video, about 1-2 minutes long, to keep the task manageable.
- Listen and Analyze: Play the clip without subtitles first. Listen closely to the rhythm and intonation of the speakers. Try to grasp the context and emotional undertones in their dialogues.
- Utilize Transcripts: If available, read along with the transcript. Identify key phrases from the 'Top 5 Phrases' list and see how they fit within the context of the dialogue.
- Repeat the Dialogue: Use a shadowing app or a voice recording tool to mimic the dialogue. Speak along with the speakers, mimicking their pronunciation and intonation, focusing on challenging words.
- Record and Reflect: After practicing, record yourself speaking the lines. Listen to your pronunciation, and compare it to the original. Note areas for improvement, paying special attention to rhythm and tone.
By integrating these steps regularly into your learning routine, you will significantly improve your English pronunciation and overall speaking confidence. Try turning this practice into a daily habit on your preferred shadowing site, and watch your fluency soar!
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.