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Oh yeah, Global Citizens, today's lesson is special.
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We're diving into one of the most beautiful and romantic scenes in film history - the Dawn Proposal from Pride and Frajudice.
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We'll look at some interesting grammar points, work on pronunciation, and break down more than 15 advanced expressions.
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Now, let's begin by watching the first part of the clip with subtitles.
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I couldn't sleep.
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Laura.
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My aunt.
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Yes, she was here.
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How could I ever make amends for such a baby?
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after what you have done for Lydia.
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And I suspect for Jane also it is I who should be making amends.
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You must know.
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Surely you must know it was all for you.
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You are too generous to travel with me.
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I believe you spoke with my aunt last night and has taught me to hope, as I'd scarcely allowed myself before.
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you Let's begin by looking at the grammar in this phrase Mr. Darcy used.
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"Norai" is a formal, old -fashioned way of saying "me neither".
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When someone says something negative, like "I couldn't sleep", you can respond with "Norai" to say the same is true for you.
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By the way, let me give you some quick context about what's happening here.
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Elizabeth has just learned the truth about who Darcy really is.
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Not the proud, arrogant man she thought.
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But someone kind who quietly helped save her family's reputation.
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Now, Darcy thinks it's too late that he's already lost her.
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But when his aunt visits Elizabeth and demands she promise never to marry him, Elizabeth refuses to make that promise.
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And when Darcy hears about this, it gives him hope.
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So he walks across the fields at the dawn to find her.
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One last attempt to tell her how he feels.
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This is that moment.
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"I couldn't sleep." "Laura, my aunt." "Yes, she was here." How could I ever make amends for such behavior?
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To make amends means to do something to fix a mistake, hoping to repair damage you've caused.
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A common expression natives use for the same fact is "make up for something".
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Like, Darcy is asking how he can possibly fix or make up for his aunt's behavior.
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Check out this other example: "Nonsense, you will marry far better than either of the Dashwood girls." Oh, but I...
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Have no dowry.
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There are qualities which will always make up for that, and you have them in abundance.
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All that time that I spent posing, I was trying to actually do something good.
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to make up for all the pain and suffering that we caused.
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The phrase "such behavior" emphasizes how bad or extreme he thinks the actions were.
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"Such" here intensifies the meaning, as if he were saying "behavior like that" or "behavior of that kind", implying it was terrible.
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We actually use "such" this way a lot.
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I've never seen such disrespect.
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How can you say such things?
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Such cruelty.
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Never in my 31 years as an educator Have I seen such behavior?
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How dare you talk to me with such disrespect!
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No one hardly speaks of such things.
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Elizabeth, however, thinks Mr. Darcy doesn't need to be sorry about anything.
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Listen to what she says: How could I ever make amends for such a baby?
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After what you've done for Lydia...
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And I suspect for Jane also it is I who should be making amends.
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Earlier in the story, Darcy secretly saved Elizabeth's sister Lydia from scandal.
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That is public shame and gossip that would ruin the family's reputation.
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Elizabeth just found out about this and is deeply grateful.
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She also suspects he helped reunite her other sister Jane with his friend Mr Bingley.
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"I suspect" means "I believe" or "I have a feeling".
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It suggests you think something is true but you're not completely certain, like in this example.
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"I suspect will be home by half nine." "And I suspect he's rather keen on young Enola." Anyway, so why did Darcy do these things?
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He explains.
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"After what you have done for Lydia, And I suspect for Jane also it is I who should be making amends.
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You must know.
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Surely you must know it was all for you.
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And then he gets ready to confess his love.
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You are too generous to travel with me.
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The word generous means kind and willing to give more than is necessary or expected.
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A generous person gives freely money, time, kindness, or in this case, empathy or understanding.
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And make sure you get the pronunciation right.
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You should say "generous".
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Generous.
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He's saying she's too kind of a person to play with his feelings to play games with his emotions.
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That's what to trifle means.
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He trusts that Elizabeth wouldn't trifle with him, that if she gives him any sign of hope, it must be real.
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I believe you spoke with my aunt last night and has taught me to hope, as I had scarcely allowed myself before.
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As I was saying, Darcy's aunt had visited Elizabeth and demanded she promise never to marry Darcy.
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Elizabeth refused to make that promise, which gave Darcy hope.
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conversation that gives him the courage to hope again as he had scarcely allowed himself before.
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Scarce means rare when there is very little of something.
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You could also say hardly or barely.
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Mr. Darcy is simply saying he was hardly letting himself feel hope about marrying Elizabeth.
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Well, I really want you to become that successful fluent English speaker You've always dreamed of being.
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However, I bet you feel lost about how to do this, or you feel too busy to dedicate enough time to study, or...
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you've been stuck at the same level forever.
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And I know this because I've been there myself.
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Remember, I'm an English learner just like you.
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So let me share with you a method to go from being a lost, insecure English learner.
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to becoming a confident, natural English speaker, even if you have only 10 -15 minutes per day.
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So first, watch a short lesson just like this one with pride and prejudice.
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Second, practice the new words from that lesson with smart flashcards, which use science to help you remember new words forever.
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And finally, third, speak the new words in a real conversation,
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so you feel confident pronunciation.
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The great thing is we make it super easy for you to do this on the real -life app.
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And in fact, you can use the new words you're learning today in a guided speaking conversation,
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based on this exact lesson with Pride and Prejudice right now.
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Stop just recognizing and forgetting new words and start being able to actually speak them naturally.
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So try it for free, just click the link you Okay, now we've been looking at these advanced words and grammar,
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but I also think we should dig deeper into the symbolism and deeper meaning in the movie.
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It makes the scene even more beautiful and honestly, that's just fun to explore.
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So the setting here is really symbolic.
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The film puts them at dawn in a misty field and this early morning light represents a new beginning.
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The fog represents all the confusion and misunderstandings that have clouded their relationship.
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Now finally lifting and the open natural landscape removes all those rigid social rules
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and formality that kept them apart so they can finally be honest with each other.
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literally closing the distance between him and Elizabeth, looking completely vulnerable.
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Alright, now let's see what happens in the second part of the clip.
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My affections and wishes have not changed.
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But one word from you will silence me forever.
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- If...
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However, your feelings have changed.
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you I would have to tell you.
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You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, and love.
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I love you.
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and never wish to be parted from you from this day on.
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Thank you.
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- Thank you.
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- Well then...
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Your hands are cold.
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What does the expression "at once" mean here?
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If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once.
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you you "At once" means immediately, right now, without delay.
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Darcy is saying, "If you still don't love me, tell me right now so I can stop hoping." It is best to know what his intentions are at once.
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Think of what you would have felt
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if your engagement had carried on for months and months before he chose to put an end to it.
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And how about the word "so" in the phrase "tell me so"?
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The easiest way to understand it would be by looking at other phrases where we use "so" like this: "I think so".
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I hope so.
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I told you so.
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My affections and wishes have not changed.
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Affections means feelings of love or caring for someone.
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It's a somewhat formal or old -fashioned way to put it.
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You should sing to her.
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Sing to her.
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And maybe that would reassure her of your affections.
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My affections have long been engaged elsewhere.
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and it is with great regret that i return your letters
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and the lock of hair which you
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so obligingly bestowed upon me these days you can simply say my feelings my affections
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and wishes have not changed
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but one word from you will silence me forever another subtle detail here elizabeth doesn't answer right she stays silent
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and that means everything since he literally said expression in the most iconic line from the movie.
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However, your feelings have changed.
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I would have to tell you You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, and love.
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I love you.
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"To bewitch someone" literally means to put them under a magic spell.
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Figuratively, it means to captivate or completely charm someone so they can't stop thinking about you.
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That's what Mr. Darcy is emphasizing here by saying "body and soul".
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Elizabeth has captured his heart, his mind, so completely it feels almost magical.
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And notice the way this word should be pronounced: Bewitched.
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It's not bewitch, not bewitched, it's bewitched, with the last syllable being unvoiced.
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You do this by simply adding a T sound after CH.
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Bewitched.
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You have bewitched me.
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You have bewitched me.
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I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.
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To be parted from someone means to be separated from them, like "we parted at the train station" or "it's hard to part with old memories".
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We also use the phrase "part ways" which means to go in different directions, often ending a relationship or partnership.
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Well, this is where we part ways.
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natives use to mark a new beginning, a turning point.
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But they may also use "from now on", "hereafter", "from here on out", "handsforth".
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There's 50 checks there, Frank. Which means...
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from this day on.
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You were in that little club.
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From this day on, you are here every day after school, okay?
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Well done.
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Your hands are cold.
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Here's another cultural fact about this scene that's important to understand.
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In the time period this story is set, men and women who weren't married couldn't just touch each other freely.
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Physical contact was strictly controlled by social rules.
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You could touch while dancing or with permission.
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But that was about it.
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So when Elizabeth kisses Darcy's hand here, it's actually a pretty bold, intimate move almost shocking for that time.
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And when she says "your hands are cold" this simple line actually carries layers of meaning.
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First, there's literal fact.
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Darcy is wealthy, he'd normally travel everywhere by horse and carriage, but here he walked across the fields in the early morning chill, possibly for miles.
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just to see Elizabeth.
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His cold hands are proof he walked all that way for her, stepping outside his usual privileged comfort.
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But there's also a deeper reference.
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Cold hands, warm heart is an actual proverb suggesting that someone with physically cold hands, or who seems distant and reserved on the outside,
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is actually kind, loving and caring on the inside.
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It encourages looking beyond appearances to someone's true character.
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And that's exactly Darcy's journey in this story.
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He seemed cold, proud, and unfriendly when Elizabeth first met him,
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but underneath, All that reserve was someone deeply affectionate and good -hearted.
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When Elizabeth notices his cold hands and gently comments on it, she's showing she finally understands his true character.
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She sees the warm heart, beneath a cold exterior.
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Alright, now are you ready for the final and most important step of the lesson?
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We're going to consolidate everything you've just learned, to fixate it in your brain, by putting it into practice.
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You'll watch the whole scene again, this time without any subtitles and answer some quiz questions.
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Are you ready?
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Let's do it!
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I couldn't sleep.
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- Laura, my aunt.
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- Yes, she was here.
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How could I ever make amends for such babies?
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What does Mr. Darcy imply by saying "make amends"?
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to explain his actions clearly, to justify his past behavior, to repair the harm that he has caused.
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Amen.
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Thank you.
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After what you have done for Lydia, and I suspect for Jane also, it is I who should be making amends.
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You must know.
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Surely you must know it was all for you.
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You are too generous to travel with me.
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What does "trival with me" suggest in this context?
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to joke lightly with someone, to treat someone's feelings as unimportant, to argue over minor issues.
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you I believe you spoke with my heart last night and it has taught me to hope,
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as I'd scarcely allowed myself before.
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If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once.
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What is the function of it once in Darcy's request?
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you .
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"At once" here emphasizes the need for an immediate answer.
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You can pause the video now and try writing a sentence in the comments below using this phrase.
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My affections and wishes have not changed.
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But one word from you will silence me forever.
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- If...
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However, your feelings have changed.
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Amen.
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I would have to tell you You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love.
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How do you spell bewitched?
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Bye.
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I love...
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I love you.
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I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.
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- - Well then...
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you Your hands are cold.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English with PRIDE & PREJUDICE — You Have Bewitched Me”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: elizabeth, Darcy, word. This video has 245 sentences and 2676 words to shadow. The speech runs for 20:36. The speaker talks at a steady 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bewitch verb | /bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ | To cast a spell upon. |
| amend verb | /əˈmɛnd/ | To make better; improve. |
| affection noun | /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ | The act of affecting or acting upon. |
| aunt noun | /ɑːnt/ | The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent. |
| generous adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ | Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. |
| scarcely adverb | /ˈskɛɹsli/ | Probably not. |
| learner noun | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | One who is learning; one receiving instruction. |
| subtitle noun | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | A heading below or after a title. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| emphasize verb | /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ | To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something). |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| flashcard noun | /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ | A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which… |
| trifle noun | /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ | An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream. |
| fluent adjective | /ˈfluənt/ | That flows; flowing, liquid. |
| disrespect noun | /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ | A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behavior. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| break down verb | To stop functioning. |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| try out verb | To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How could I ever make amends for such a baby?
- How can you say such things?
- How could I ever make amends for such babies?
- What does "trival with me" suggest in this context?
- How do you spell bewitched?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If that sounds like something you'd enjoy |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have done · has taught · has just learned |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | you've been stuck · be parted · been engaged |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | qualities which will · women who weren |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 39 contractions and reduced forms, such as you've, couldn't, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, underneath /ˌʌndɚˈniθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: affection /əˈfɛk.ʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/, affectionate /əˈfɛkʃənət/, reassure /ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/
- Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, affectionate /əˈfɛkʃənət/, consolidate /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/, formality /fɔːrˈmælɪti/, intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/
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 bewitch, amend, affection.
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.