Shadowing Practice: Extra English Episode 5 A Star Is Born - Learn English Speaking with Video
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This is the story of Bridget and Annie, who share a flat in London and the boys next door, Nick and his friend Hector from Argentina.
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The girls like Hector because he is "Fua".
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And Nick likes Hector because he is rich.
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And Hector likes Nick because he is one crazy guy Stand by for extra.
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I can't live without you.
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I love you.
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I love you too.
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Bye.
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- I'm looking for the best.
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I'm finished.
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Oh!
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Oh, darling!
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No!
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I'll die without you!
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She called me.
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No she can't.
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He's too good looking.
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And her husband is so awful.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm more sorry than you are.
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It's your turn.
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All right.
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- Let's go.
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Okay.
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Hello!
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Bye.
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A message for who?
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Rock Brast.
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I'm sorry, but I think you have the wrong number.
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That's okay.
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Bye.
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Who's that? you Someone wanted rock thrust.
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Rock thrust!
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What a stupid name.
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I know!
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Who would have a silly name like that?
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Go!
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- It's a raid!
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Don't move!
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Legs in the air!
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Hunt!
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- Right hands in the air.
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Hans! in the air.
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Hello, Nick.
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Hello, Hector.
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How did you know it was us?
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Huh.
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Oh, lucky guess.
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Great!
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It's like Piccadilly Circus here on a Friday night.
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Huh?
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This apartment is very busy.
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Crazy phone calls, crazy names, and now.. the FBI! So, Bridget.
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Good job.
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Any messages from me?
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What do you mean, messages?
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Who do you think I am?
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Your secretary?
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This is not your apartment.
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You do not live here.
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I never have any privacy.
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They cut off my telephone.
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That's not my problem, you should pay your bills!
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Sorry, Bridget. And Hector?
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You live with Nick now.
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Please knock on the door.
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Now I want to be alone.
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Well, that went well.
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What's wrong with her?
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Nick!
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What day is it?
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Erm...
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Wednesday.
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And what time is it?
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Ah, you know!
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Half past six. So... So...
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So what's on television?
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Oh...
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Love's true dream.
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Love's true dream.
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What is that?
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Oh!
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I love you!
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I love you!
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I love you!
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I love you too, Penelope!
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Richard's favourite programme.
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Yeah, and mine!
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Oh!
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Really, Annie?
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Why?
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Because it's about the simple love of a boy from Argentina and a girl from England.
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Huh?
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There's simple love? of a boy from Argentina And a girl from England?
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- Nice.
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Oh, Hector!
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I love this advert!
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What is it?
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It's the chocolate mousse.
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Shh!
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Chocolates so smooth it will melt a beautiful lady's heart.
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Chocolate mousse.
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The chocolate is out.
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The lovers.
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Mmm, I love chocolate mousse.
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Hey, this advert's good too!
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Ooh, popcorn in the microwave, popcorn in just seconds!
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Popcorn in your tummy, the pop -tastic!
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Ha ha ha. And...
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Do you like Popcorn, Annie?
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Oh, yeah.
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Especially poptastic popcorn.
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Well, we don't have poptastic popcorn in Argentina.
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But we make great popcorn.
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- Yeah?
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- Yes.
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I'll make it in the frying pan.
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Oh, yes!
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Yes, great!
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I've got the part!
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I've got the part!
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Wow, man!
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That is great!
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What is it?
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Let's just see.
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that my face will be on your television every night at 6 o 'clock in front of a huge audience.
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Ho ho!
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Ladies and gentlemen, a star is born!
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Oh, Nick, that's fantastic!
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Ha ha!
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This is it, Nick!
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Today, London.
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Tomorrow, Hollywood.
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Thank you.
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I'd just like to thank my parents, my brothers, my sisters, my dog,
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his vet, and of course, my adorable girlfriend, Bridget.
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- Oh, my God.
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What's going on?
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Oh, it's wonderful news, Bridget.
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Nick is going to be on television.
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tell us Nick what is it?
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It's on.
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Every night it'll be hot.
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Sometimes it'll be stormy. So...
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Will you still love me? when I'm a superstar.
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Yes, Nick, and I'm going to help you to be a great superstar.
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Yes, sir.
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Lesson number one.
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This is how all superstars make a big exit.
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Goodbye, Nick see you at the Oscars!
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I'm going to go.
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Hey.
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All right.
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Huh?
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I really think you're watching too many adverts.
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What do you mean, too many adverts?
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Well...
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Remember Chunky Chunks?
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Oh...
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Chunky chunks.
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Thank you.
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Hello and welcome to the Chunky Chunks challenge.
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Nick, in front of you are two plates and all you have to do is tell me which plate is Chunky Chunks.
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A or B.
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Ready?
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Okay.
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This is plate A.
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Good.
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And this is plate B.
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OK, Nick.
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Which plate do you think was Chunky Chunks?
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A or B?
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Well, they both smell great.
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Correct!
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Well done!
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Both plates were chunky chunks. By the way, Annie.
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- Uh -huh.
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- What?
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Aw.
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Chunk chunks.
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Dog food, of course.
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- Thank you.
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- Do you see what I mean?
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Oh.
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I think so.
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What's that noise?
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Oh, anise popcorn.
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Yes.
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I wanted to make popcorn just for you.
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Oh, Hector, thank you.
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Oh, you are sweet.
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I like popcorn too, Hector.
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This apartment is very busy.
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crazy phone calls for a stranger called Rock Thrust Rock thrust!
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What a stupid Nick.
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Hello!
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Hector and Nick come in without knocking.
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Go go go go go!
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And Annie is crazy about adverts.
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Popcorn in your tummy, they're pot -tastic.
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You've done it!
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Guess what?
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I've got the heart.
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Man, that is great!
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I'm gonna be a star!
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my own show every night at six o 'clock in front of a huge audience.
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Today London, tomorrow Hollywood.
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Ah!
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I co -starred with Russell Crowe in this one.
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You? In Gladiator?
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Wow, Nick, I didn't realize.
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What will you?
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The Centurion.
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Wait!
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Centurion.
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Ehhhh...
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Ah!
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Here it is.
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There, that's me on the ground.
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Huh, a dead centurion.
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Yeah, good, eh?
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I had some words but they were cut.
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What did you say?
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Um...
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Thank you.
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Hey But now...
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I've got a whole script just for me on television every night.
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Nick, tell me.
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What is it?
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It's my show.
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When I'm a star, I will not forget you, my friend.
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5 .30 today when I'll show you how to make a delicious chocolate news.
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A dessert.
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For lovers, you'll need chocolate, eggs, and butter.
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And don't forget - Way to a heart.
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the way to the heart is through the stomach.
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What does that mean?
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It means, if you want a girlfriend, Cook that.
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I want to learn how to cook.
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Bye.
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Thank you.
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Anyway, what do you mean by 'I watch too many adverts'?
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Well, remember when you wanted us to change our washing powder?
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Oh, hello there!
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As a mother, I must fight difficult stains every day!
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Tomato ketchup!
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Chocolate!
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Gravy! And...
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Egg! But help is here!
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I will wash one shirt in ordinary washing powder and the other in news!
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So, the shirt washed in normal washing powder is...
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still dirty.
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But the shirt washed in new sap is...
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Annie, have you seen my red t -shirt anywhere?
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Oops.
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See what I mean?
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Oh, hello, Bridget.
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Hello, Hector.
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Oh, hi, Annie.
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Oh, thank you.
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Yes!
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I know!
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Do you know where Nick is?
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No, we've just arrived.
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I'm a great actor!
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I think I know where Nick is.
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I'm too busy.
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No, it's not the money.
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I don't need 15 million quid.
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Look, talk.
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To my agent, Bridget.
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Hm?
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I have an idea.
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Oh!
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So, Robert De Niro said yes already?
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Hmm.
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What?
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Hello?
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Hello?
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Nick Jessop?
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Yeah?
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I have an executive from Warner Brothers on the line for you.
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Right.
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Thank you.
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Hello, Nick!
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You are very big in England.
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What?
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Are you working on now?
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Hi.
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Well?
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It's something that all of England watches it's the um...
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You can laugh.
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But tomorrow night at six o 'clock, You will see.
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that Nick from next door has star quality.
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And then Spielberg will call.
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Now, excuse me.
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I must learn my life.
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You know how much I love adverts.
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Do you remember my chunky chunks?
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Hello and welcome to the Chunky Chants Challenge!
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and Zap News!
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My favorite advert right now is for chocolate Moose.
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Shotlet news.
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The chocolate dessert.
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The lovers!
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Hello.
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Oh, it's the chefs.
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- Come on.
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and welcome to Charlotte's Kitchen.
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today Chocolate juice.
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A dessert?
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All lovers.
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First, Take some chocolate.
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Chocolate and melt it.
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Over hot water Melt.
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- Okay.
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Oh, over hot water.
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Now, my darlings, You must separate the eggs into two bowls.
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- Separate the eggs.
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Separate the yolk from the white.
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Oh, the yolk from the...
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Come on, come on.
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Thank you.
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Hector?
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Ah, hello, Annie.
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Mix the yolk and the chocolate.
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Thank you.
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Add the butter.
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And now for the fun!
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What is this?
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I love whisking, don't you?
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- Whiskey?
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- Ah!
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You need Annie's magic whisk.
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Yes, please.
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Nearly finished, my darling.
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Finally at the white to the chocolates .
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and put it in the fridge. And it's 30 minutes.
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This delicious chocolate We will be ready.
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for your lover to taste.
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Mmm!
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I'm put it! In there.
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Fritz!
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Thank you.
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Why, Hector, who's the lucky lady?
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I think I know.
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Mmm!
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- Oh.
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Chocolate mousse.
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My favorite dessert.
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Nick!
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What time is it?
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Six o 'clock.
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Quick!
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Change channels!
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Oh!
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It's six o 'clock and time for the weather with Rock Trust. With Rock Trust.
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The weather!
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Rocks?
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Frost!
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Meek!
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Ha!
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I rock thrust!
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Get down, we meet!
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Cut!
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And here.. is the word BigSmart.
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And here is the weather.
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In the south, It would be...
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Pops!
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FUN FUN Oh, sorry.
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Hot!
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Put on your beach plan.
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LAUGHTER And in the West,
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It'll be windy. And in the east...
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It will break!
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So, Don't forget your um...
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- Spread it!
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- And there could be some...
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Oh no. - Yeah.
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It's not lightning!
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- - Bye.
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Ha!
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And that's the weather with me.
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All right.
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Rock cross.
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Ah!
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Come in and sit down.
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Close your eyes.
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No. Are you ready?
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For a taste of Paradise.
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Chocolate. So smooth.
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It will melt A beautiful lady's heart.
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Ready?
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - Mm -hmm.
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Chocolate mousse, the chocolate dessert.
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Four.
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lovers oh hector that was
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so much fun i love doing adverts especially with your delicious chocolate mousse oh i'm glad you like it Well, hello!
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It's a rock!
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THRUST!
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Would you like your messages, Mr. Thrust?
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As your agent I take 10%.
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Oh, poor Nick, you must be very tired now.
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Yeah.
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I am.
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Working on television must be exhausting.
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Yes?
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Because I had to run all the way from the studio.
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Run?
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Why? Because...
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I was chased!
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Next time in Extra.
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Bridget wins the lottery.
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Nick finds love at the traffic lights And why does Hector become a dustman?
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Extra!
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
This lesson uses a lively dialogue from a London-based story to help you improve English pronunciation and fluency through real-world conversation. You'll practice understanding casual speech, mimicking natural intonation, and mastering common phrases used in friendly interactions. The video's mix of humor and everyday situations makes it perfect for honing your shadowing skills—an effective technique to sound more like a native.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- "Fua": A playful term (likely from Spanish influence) used to describe someone attractive or charismatic, common in informal settings.
- "Stand by for extra": A phrase signaling an upcoming segment or additional content, useful in media or casual announcements.
- "It's a raid!": A dramatic exclamation used to joke about surprising someone, often in a lighthearted context.
- "Piccadilly Circus": A famous busy area in London, used metaphorically to describe a chaotic, crowded place.
- "Lucky guess": A phrase to downplay a correct assumption, common in casual conversations.
Practice Tips for Shadowing Success
Shadowing—repeating lines immediately after the speaker—is a powerful way to improve English pronunciation and rhythm. Here's how to use this video effectively:
- Start slow, then match speed: The dialogue has a conversational pace with quick exchanges. First, pause after each line and repeat it. Once comfortable, try shadowing in real time to mimic the natural flow. This trains your mouth to keep up with native speakers.
- Focus on intonation: Notice how characters emphasize words for humor or emotion (e.g., "What a stupid name!" with a playful tone). Shadowing helps you copy these nuances, making your speech sound more natural.
- Use short segments: Break the video into 30-second clips. Repeat each segment until you can match the pronunciation and rhythm. This focused practice is more effective than trying to shadow the entire video at once.
- Record yourself: Compare your shadowing to the original. Listen for differences in stress and vowel sounds—this helps you identify areas to improve. A good shadowing site can also provide tools to track your progress.
By regularly practicing with this video, you'll build confidence in using everyday phrases and refine your pronunciation. Remember, shadow speak (or shadowspeak) is about imitation—so don't worry about mistakes. The more you practice, the more natural your English will sound.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is born · were cut · was chased |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've done · we've just arrived |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll die · will melt · I'll make |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to do · must fight · must learn |
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.