Shadowing Practice: Learn ENGLISH with Anne with an E - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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- Oh, now it's coming.
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- And...
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Take these lessons to Gilbert Blythe.
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He'll be missing class for a time and I don't want him falling too far behind.
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He's my best student.
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Why is he missing class?
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That is none of your concern.
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Now hurry along.
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Scat.
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It's been a while, but we are happy to return to a wonderful world of Anne from Green Gables.
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Now in this short clip we just watched, we saw The teacher is asking Anne a favor.
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He wants her to bring some lessons to a student who has been missing classes so he doesn't fall behind.
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In this context, it refers to Gilbert's studies, but you can also use it regarding your work projects.
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Why is he missing class?
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That is none of you're concerned.
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Now hurry along.
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"Scat !" What the teacher said, it was none of Anne's concern.
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What he actually meant is that she shouldn't be bothered by it, so she shouldn't be asking questions.
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It's the same as saying "it's none of your business".
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And finally, he ends up being very rude to Anne by telling her to scat.
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"Sket" means "go away" and it is often said to animals like cats.
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You will learn these words and many other words and expressions in today's lesson.
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And if you want to remember them forever, you should also use our flashcards.
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Exclusive flashcards that we created for you for free on our RealLife English app.
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tell you more.
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So let's get into the lesson by first watching the clip with the subtitles and then learning with it.
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Finally.
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Sorry to make you wait.
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Gilbert, He's out back chopping wood.
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- Thank you.
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What wonderful red hair.
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You're the Cothpards' new charge, aren't you?
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Yes.
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I've heard nice things about you.
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And how is Marilla?
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Still feisty, I hope?
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Thank you.
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Dad.
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What are you doing?
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You shouldn't be walking.
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My son worries too much.
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It seems this young lady has urgent business with you.
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I'll go inside now.
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I'll offer you, Sharon.
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I'll go on my own.
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Thank you, son.
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It's nice to meet you.
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Give my kind regards to Marilla.
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I will.
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Of course, Mr. Blythe.
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Now, in this scene, you see Anne and Gilbert.
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Their relationship in the show is a complex and captivating journey from childhood rivals to eventual soulmates.
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Their initial interactions are marked by playful academic competition.
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A soulmate is someone who completely understands you and with whom you feel a deep connection.
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When you find your soulmate, it might feel like you've known each other your whole life.
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even if you just met.
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Sorry to make you wait.
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He's out back, chopping wood.
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What wonderful red hair.
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Remember that the setting of "and with an e" is the late 19th century, so chopping wood would have been a common chore.
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Back in the day, wood was the primary source of fuel for heating homes and cooking.
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So, chopping is cutting wood into smaller pieces.
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You may know the construction of what an adjective + noun, like in "What a wonderful day" or What a great idea!
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You may have noticed, though, that there was no article in this sentence.
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"What wonderful red hair !" Why so?
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"Hair" is an uncountable noun.
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We don't usually count it, so we cannot say "a hair".
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Another common example would be "What great news" instead of "What a great news".
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However, you can use the word "peace" to make it countable.
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"What a great piece of news".
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By the way, a variation of such red hair is called auburn.
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Auburn hair has this darker, reddish -brown color.
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You're the Cuthbert's new charge, aren't you?
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Yes.
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A new charge, that's how Mr. Blythe called "an" is a slightly old -fashioned word.
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In the modern English, in the context of adopting a new child, you would use the words like "a new adoptee" or "a foster child".
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Still feisty, I hope.
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- Did you hear the word house in his question?
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Well, that's because "how is" is said with a connected speech here, and it really sounds like the word "house" just with the /z / sound.
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House and House Marilla And how is Marilla?
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So feisty, I hope?
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Do you happen to know some woman, maybe among your relatives, who would have a strong,
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personality and show such qualities as determination, and independence.
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Well, you might fairly call her feisty.
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Feisty is also someone full of energy.
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and not easily intimidated.
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Arthur.
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Have you always been this feisty?
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- - She's feisty.
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I love that.
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- Yeah.
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- She's dead.
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What are you doing?
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You shouldn't be walking.
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My son worries too much.
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It seems this young lady has urgent business with you, Heil.
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Sometimes you cannot understand what natives ask you because exactly in the questions there are so many patterns of connected speech.
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That's why it's so important to learn them.
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So, let's break them down.
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Dad, what are you doing?
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The T sound stands between the two vowels and turns into a D sound - water.
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What are you?
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You gets reduced to я.
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"What are ya?" "Doing" loses its nasal sound at the end, so it's just the "end" sound that we hear.
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doing.
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Listen and repeat.
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What are you doing?
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What are you doing?
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Dad.
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What are you doing?
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you "My son worries too much.
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It seems this young lady has urgent business with you, huh?" If you have some urgent business with someone,
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you have important matters with them that require immediate attention.
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Here in the scene we can see that it was used with a touch of irony because… Obviously, there is some
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connection developing between Anne and Gilbert and it was so
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Why is it of Mr. Blythe to use this trick and not to embarrass young people?
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Go inside now.
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Oh, for two, Sharon?
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Uh, I'll go on my own.
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Thank you, son.
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You would more commonly hear the word "thatch" in British English.
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It means to go and get something.
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The most common usage today is in the context of training dogs to fetch objects like balls or sticks.
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And here's Larry from the "Night into the Museum" movie asks, a dinosaur to thatch a bone.
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- All right.
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Bitch.
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Go inside now.
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I'll offer you a chair.
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No, I'll go on my own.
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When you do something on your own, you do it without help or assistance from others.
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The combination of letters T + Y
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often results in the sound /č / and that's what happens in this common phrase Nice to meet you.
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So, let's practice saying it together.
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"to" is reduced to "ta" - "nice to" nice to and meet you is pronounced as Me too.
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Nice to meet you.
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It's nice to meet you.
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It's nice to meet you.
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Give my kind regards to Marilla.
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Well, the phrase "give my kind regards to someone" was commonly used in letters,
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but it was also pretty appropriate in face -to -face conversations.
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especially in such historic setting.
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In modern English we may say this instead: Give my best to: Sound one.
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Say hi to...
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someone for me.
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Tell someone I said hello.
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Check out these expressions in the examples.
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Give my best to Roger.
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Beth.
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Bye, Dad.
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They had to drop Lepinski for me.
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Tell him I said hello.
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So now let's have a short break
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and I will tell you how you can use our flashcards to learn
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and review all the words and expressions from today's lesson.
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Do you remember the meaning of the words fetch and feisty?
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If you want to understand these words next time you watch a movie in English
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or next time you have an English conversation, I have a perfect solution for you.
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free on the RealLife app.
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It's the perfect way to review and remember all the important vocabulary from this lesson.
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We use something called the spaced repetition system.
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It's like a smart algorithm that knows when you're about to forget a word
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and brings it back for review right on time.
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Just regularly practice for 10 -15 minutes
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and you'll always have the right words at the tip of your tongue when you need them in real conversations.
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Ready to get started?
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Then using your phone, click on the link in the description to this video to go straight to the flashcards
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or simply search English in your favorite app store.
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- That was for me?
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- I...
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- I'm sorry.
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Well, uh...
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It's kind of you to bring them by.
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Mr. Phillips doesn't want you falling behind.
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I don't either.
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You're gonna beat me in class.
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I want you to do it fair and square.
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- Yeah.
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Yes.
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Exactly.
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Um, thank you.
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I'll see you.
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Thank you.
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So we know from the scene that Anne was asked by their teacher to bring some books to Gilbert, right?
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What's the difference between bringing the books and bringing the books by?
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I'll give you a moment to think.
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"Bring something by" is a more casual way to say "deliver", to bring it to a specific place and it often suggests a friendly gesture.
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It may also apply a short visit.
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In many cases, bring and break by can be used interchangeably without significantly changing the meaning.
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Well, uh...
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Kind of you to bring them by.
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Mr. Phillips doesn't want you falling behind.
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I don't either.
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Gilbert thanks Anne for bringing the books by saying "it's kind of you to bring them by".
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It's the same as saying "thank you for being so kind" and "bringing my books".
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Other examples would be: "It's very kind of you to offer your help".
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It was really kind of you to pick me up from the airport.
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It was so kind of you to take care of my plants while I was away.
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Do you remember why the teacher asks Anne to bring those books?
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We have the same phrasal verb here,
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so just to review, to fall behind means not to keep up with the pace or make less progress than others.
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Mr. Phillips doesn't want you falling behind.
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I don't either.
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By saying "I don't either", Gilbert means that he doesn't want to fall behind too.
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So "either" or another variant of pronunciation is "either" is used in negative sentences instead of "also" or two.
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Let's practice it with some other examples.
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Respond to me by using the word "either".
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I don't like horror movies.
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I haven't watched Dune episode 2.
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you I didn't go to the party last night.
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"If you're gonna beat me in class, I want you to do it fair
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and square." The phrase "beat someone" is often associated with the competition and a desire to be the best.
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"Nice to meet you." "Actually, we met." You beat me the other day.
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Gilbert says he wants to beat Anne fair and square.
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That means without cheating.
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The idiom "faired square" combines two words with meanings that reinforce each other.
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"Fair" means "honest" and "square" means "following the rules".
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I didn't overrule you on the other.
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I beat you fair and square.
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No!
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You didn't.
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You're right.
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I cheated.
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Like you.
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Amazing job, guys!
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I'm sure you'll nail today's test.
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So let's watch the clip one more time without subtitles and answer some quiz questions.
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- Kind of.
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Sorry to make you wait.
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Gilbert, He's out back chopping wood.
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What was Gilbert doing when Anne came to visit him?
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Walking in the wood, making fire with wood, cutting wood in smaller pieces.
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you you What wonderful red hair.
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Thank you.
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You're the cost -person you charge, aren't you?
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Yes.
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I've heard nice things about you.
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And how is Marilla?
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Still feisty, I hope?
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A person described as feisty is someone who gets into fighting a lot.
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It's full of energy and determination.
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Looks extremely healthy and well.
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Bye.
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you Dad, what are you doing?
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You shouldn't be walking.
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My son worries too much.
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It seems this young lady has urgent business with you.
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I'll go inside now.
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I'll offer to you, Sharon.
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I'll go on my own.
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Thank you, son.
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It was nice to meet you.
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Give my kind regards to Marilla.
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I will.
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Of course, Mr. Blight.
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- All right.
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What is the phrase?
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Give my kind regards to me.
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It is a polite way to say "Tell someone I said hello" That was for me.
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I...
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- Oh.
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- Thank you.
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Well, uh...
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It's kind of you to bring them by.
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Mr. Phillips doesn't want you falling behind.
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I don't either.
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By saying "I don't either", Gilbert means that he thinks that he will fall behind due to missed classes.
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Will not fall behind despite the missed glasses.
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doesn't want to fall behind because of missed classes.
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you .
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you You're gonna beat me in class.
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I want you to do it fair and square.
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- What do you hear?
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fair and square Fair not square.
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Very scared.
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you
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Thank you for learning with us today and remember to review all the words
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and expressions with the flashcards on our RealLife English app.
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Using your phone, click on the link in the description to get started.
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If you enjoyed this lesson and want to learn more, I will meet you in this lesson next.
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Questions of what subject?
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You may choose the subject.
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What do you think about me?
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Pardon?
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Well, you seem disinterested at best.
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Which is your prerogative, but I'd like to know if the person
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that I'm being guilted into marrying truly likes me or not.
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If my attitude offends you, I do apologize.
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It was not my intent.
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Learn English with "Anne with an E": Practice Speaking and Vocabulary
Ever wanted to learn English with YouTube while diving into a beloved story? This lesson uses a clip from "Anne with an E" to help you practice real-world conversation, vocabulary, and the shadowing technique. You’ll explore how characters speak in everyday situations, pick up new phrases, and get tips to improve your pronunciation—all while following Anne’s adventures.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases from the Dialogue
- "fall behind": To not keep up with others, often in studies or work. Example: "Don’t skip class, or you’ll fall behind."
- "none of your concern": A direct way to say something isn’t your business. Similar to "it’s none of your business."
- "scat": A casual (and sometimes rude) way to tell someone to go away, often used with animals. Example: "The cat kept begging, so I said, ‘Scat!’"
- "charge": A person being cared for by someone else. Example: "She’s the foster parent’s new charge."
- "feisty": Describes someone lively, determined, or a bit stubborn. Example: "My grandma is feisty for her age!"
Practice Tips: Shadowing Speech Like a Pro
The video’s dialogue has a natural, conversational speed—perfect for shadowing! Here’s how: Play a short line (2-3 seconds), pause, and repeat it immediately, mimicking the tone and rhythm. Focus on how the teacher says "scat" sharply or how Anne’s voice softens when speaking to Mr. Blythe. This shadow speech practice helps train your mouth to move like a native and improves your pronunciation. For tricky phrases like "none of your concern," slow down the video first, then speed up as you get comfortable. Keep practicing, and you’ll notice your fluency grow—just like Anne’s confidence!
Ready to start? Grab your device, play the clip, and let "Anne with an E" be your guide to better English. Remember: The more you shadow, the more natural your speech 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 | be bothered · is often said · are marked |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | It's been · I've heard · you've known |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | student who has · someone who completely · someone who gets |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might feel · may know · may have |
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.