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Sit down.
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Sit down.
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Sit down.
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Seriously, sit down.
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Seriously, sit down.
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Seriously, sit down.
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Why don't I know you?
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Why don't I know you?
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Why don't I know you?
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I'm new.
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I just moved here from Africa.
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I'm new.
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I just moved here from Africa.
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I'm new.
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I just moved here from Africa.
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What?
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I used to be homeschooled.
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What?
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I used to be homeschooled.
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What?
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I used to be homeschooled.
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What?
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My mom taught me at home.
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No. What?
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My mom taught me at home.
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No!
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What?
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My mom taught me at home.
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No!
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Oh no, I know what home school is, I'm not retarded.
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So you've actually never been to a real school before?
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Oh no, I know what home school is, I'm not retarded.
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So you've actually never been to a real school before?
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Oh no, I know what home school is.
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I'm not retarded.
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So you've actually never been to a real school before?
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Shut up.
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Shut up!
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Shut up.
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Shut up!
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Shut up.
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Shut up!
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I didn't say anything.
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I didn't say anything.
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I didn't say anything.
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Homeschooled.
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That's really interesting.
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Thanks.
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Homeschooled.
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That's really interesting.
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Thanks.
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Homeschooled.
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That's really interesting.
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Thanks.
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You're like really pretty.
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Thank you.
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You're like really pretty.
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Thank you.
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You're like really pretty.
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Thank you. So you agree?
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What? So you agree?
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What? So you agree?
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What?
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You think you're really pretty?
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You think you're really pretty?
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You think you're really pretty?
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Oh, I don't know.
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oh i dont know oh my god i love your precip where did you get it
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oh my god i love your precip where did you get it Oh my god, I love your bracelet.
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Where did you get it?
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Oh, my mom made it for me.
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Oh, my mom made it for me.
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Oh, my mom made it for me.
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It's adorable. So fetch.
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It's adorable. So fetch.
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It's adorable. So fetch.
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What is fetch?
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What is fetch?
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What is fetch?
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Oh, it's like slang from England.
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Oh, it's like slang from England.
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Oh, it's like slang from England.
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So if you're from Africa, why are you white?
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So if you're from Africa, why are you white?
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So if you're from Africa, why are you white?
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Oh my God, Karen, you can't just ask people why they're white.
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Oh my god, Karen, you can't just ask people why they're white.
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Oh my god, Karen, you can't just ask people why they're white.
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Could you give us some privacy for like one second?
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Could you give us some privacy for like one second?
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Could you give us some privacy for like one second?
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Yeah, sure.
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Yeah, sure.
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Yeah, sure.
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Okay, you should just know that we don't do this a lot, so this is like a really huge deal.
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We gotta get you back.
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Okay, we should just know that we don't do this a lot.
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So this is like a really huge deal.
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Okay, we should just know that we don't do this a lot, so this is like a really huge deal
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we want to invite you to have lunch with us every day for the rest of the week
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we want to invite you to have lunch with us every day for the rest of the week
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We want to invite you to have lunch with us, everyday for the rest of the week.
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Oh, it's okay coolness, so we'll see you tomorrow.
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Oh, it's okay coolness, so we'll see you tomorrow.
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Oh, it's okay.
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Coolness.
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So we'll see you tomorrow.
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On Wednesdays, we wear pink.
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On Wednesdays, we wear pink.
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On Wednesdays, we wear pink.
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Sit down.
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Seriously, sit down.
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Why don't I know you?
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I'm new.
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I just moved here from Africa.
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What?
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I used to be homeschooled.
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Wait, what?
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My mom taught me at home.
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No, no, I know what homeschool is.
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I'm not retarded.
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So you've actually never been to a real school before?
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Shut up.
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Shut up!
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I didn't say anything.
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Homeschooled.
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That's really interesting.
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Thanks.
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You're, like, really pretty.
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Thank you.
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So you agree?
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What?
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You think you're really pretty.
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Oh, but I don't know.
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Oh, my God.
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I love your bracelet.
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Where did you get it?
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Oh, my mom made it for me.
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It's adorable. So fetch.
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What is fetch?
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Oh, it's like slang from England.
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So if you're from Africa, Uh, why are you white?
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Oh my god, Karen, you can't just ask people why they're white.
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Could you give us some privacy for like one second?
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Yeah, sure.
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Okay, we should just know that we don't do this a lot, so this is like a really huge deal.
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We want to invite you to have lunch with us every day for the rest of the week.
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Oh, it's okay.
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Coolness!
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So we'll see you tomorrow.
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On Wednesdays we wear pink.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English with Mean Girls”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: homeschooled, fetch, shut, sit, Africa. This video has 151 sentences and 809 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:54. The speaker talks slowly, about 74 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 41 of its 151 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fetch verb | /fɛt͡ʃ/ | To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get. |
| privacy noun | /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ | The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| adorable adjective | /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ | Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable. |
| bracelet noun | /ˈbɹeɪslət/ | A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament. |
| precipitation noun | /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn̩/ | Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class… |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| homeschool verb | To educate children at home, that is, at a private domestic place, in lieu of sending them to a public school or private educational institution. | |
| coolness noun | /ˈkuːlnəs/ | Moderate chilliness. |
| sling noun | /ˈslɪŋ/ | An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end… |
| don't verb | /doʊnt/ | Do not (negative auxiliary). |
| teach verb | /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ | To pass on knowledge to. |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| pink noun | /ˈpɪŋk/ | A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shut up | /ʃʌt ʌp/ | Stop talking (usually in the form of making annoying, irrelevant, or false comments, during a period of peace and quiet, or when one is not allowed to talk)… |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Why don't I know you?
- You think you're really pretty?
- Where did you get it?
- Could you give us some privacy for like one second?
- You think you're really pretty.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to be |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've actually never been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be homeschooled |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should just know |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 51 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/, precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn̩/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like fetch, privacy, invite.
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.