Shadowing Practice: Learn English with SABRINA CARPENTER — Espresso - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Do you
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have a hankering for coffee?
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A hankering is a strong desire for something.
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And I have to say,
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every time I hear Sabrina Carpenter's hit song,
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I suddenly want a strong cup of joe.
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So we'll learn a lot more advanced English expressions,
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like the ones you've seen so far highlighted in blue,
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with a short interview where Sabrina talks about her hit song.
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There's just a sign that says espresso and I'm like,
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yes Nothing to do with me You're a monster
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You're literally walking around every single cafe now just like that's that me espresso No,
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I don't do that
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But I do have to question ordering it a lot now like I'm just like have you had moments in
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that like where the barista is just like I can't wait.
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They're just like waiting for me to say it and I'm like you must Tea.
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Can I see your herbal tea menu please?
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Oh f***ing brilliant, I love it.
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It's so good.
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You think about that and you're like,
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why don't I write songs like a billion dollars?
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Like manifest that?
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Yeah.
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Alright, before we get into that funny interview,
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let's go back to Sabrina's hit song Espresso and learn some advanced expressions.
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I guess so is like probably or I suppose.
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Use it when you're unsure or unenthusiastic about something.
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Imagine a friend asks you, was the movie good?
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And you thought it was just okay,
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you might say, I guess so.
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Listen to this other example.
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To switch something up means to do something differently from how you've been doing it.
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Think about how Beyonce constantly switches it up.
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One album, she's doing country, next she's doing disco.
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She never lets things get boring.
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It's also play on words with a Nintendo Switch console.
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Finally, this song is great for understanding fast English and practicing speaking more naturally,
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because Sabrina uses a ton of connected speech.
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That's how we natives cut,
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reduce, and link our words together when speaking fluently.
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Listen to how she says the main line of the song.
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You'd expect her to say it like,
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that's that, with full T's, right?
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But that's not what we hear.
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In that's, the second T disappears altogether.
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This sometimes happens with TS combinations like in these examples.
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What's her deal?
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What's her deal?
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It's about time.
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It's about time.
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Let's have a coffee.
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Let's have a coffee.
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Notice that the S sound often links to the next word too.
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And in that, the second T is cut off at the back of the throat.
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This is a glottal T.
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It sounds like when a kid makes a mistake and says, uh-oh, uh-oh.
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So she says, that's that me espresso.
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That's that me espresso.
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Try singing it with Sabrina.
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You can't see but you know unless that means the soul.
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Unless that means the soul.
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So moving into the interview,
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Sabrina starts talking about a hilarious problem she created for herself.
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It's what's so crazy, like this is the part of me that feels like an idiot.
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Every time I see like a cafe,
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there's just a sign that says espresso and I'm like, yes!
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Like nothing to do with me.
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Wow, did you notice how many times Sabrina used the word like in that sentence?
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This is something you'll hear constantly from native speakers, especially in casual conversation.
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Like has three jobs here.
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First, it works as a filler word,
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a sound people use when thinking.
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The same way you might go,
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um, or uh, it gives you a second while your brain catches up to your mouth.
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Justin Bieber is famous for overusing like in this way.
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Well, yeah, it's kind of like my story and kind of like,
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like, like, proves that, like,
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but, like, here, and like,
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cause like, when, like, like,
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like, like, like, like, like,
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cause like, and like, plus this, like, this, this.
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Second, it can be used for comparison.
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I feel like an idiot.
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Third, it works as a way to introduce what someone said or thought.
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That's why she says, I'm like,
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yes, instead of, I thought, yes.
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It's more casual and expressive.
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You'll see all uses all over this interview.
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So keep an eye out for them.
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Every time I see like a cafe,
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there's just a sign that says espresso and I'm like,
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yes, like, nothing to do with me.
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And continuing on, she says an espresso sign outside a cafe has nothing to do with her.
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When someone says something has nothing to do with someone,
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it means that there's no connection between that thing and that person.
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It's just a coincidence.
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Check out these examples.
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This is a letter of resignation.
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Yep.
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It has nothing to do with you and Ethan.
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Here.
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I'm done.
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It has nothing to do with you personally.
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I find you extraordinarily professional.
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Also notice how Sabrina says this.
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Nothing to do with me?
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Nothing to do with me?
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The two reduces.
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Tuh.
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But also, the T morphs to a tap T,
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which sounds like a soft D.
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Like in butter.
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Butter.
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So it becomes, Nothing to do with me.
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Nothing to do with me.
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Your speaking will only improve with lots of practice,
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so listen to that again and try to say it just like Sabrina.
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Nothing to do with me?
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Nothing to do with me?
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Then Zane playfully insults Sabrina.
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You're a monster.
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You're literally walking around every single cafe now just like,
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That's that mi espresso.
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It sounds pretty harsh, right?
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But he's just teasing her that she's showing off the success of her song at every cafe she sees.
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Think about how people talk about Lionel Messi.
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He's a monster on the field.
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It's not an insult, we'd say this because we're so impressed with his skills.
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And there were two other great expressions for you to learn here.
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You're a monster.
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You're literally walking around every single cafe now just like,
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that's that mi espresso.
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In first, literally.
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Informal English literally means that something actually happened in real life, not figuratively.
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But in everyday speech, especially among younger speakers,
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it's used as an intensifier.
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It adds drama or emphasis.
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Check out these examples.
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And second, every single something.
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Literally walking around every single cafe now just like that's that mi espresso
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Adding single after every is a way to stress that there are zero exceptions Every cafe not one left out.
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I could say I've watched every single episode of Seinfeld at least three times It means
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that there isn't any episode I've watched less than that
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or she meditates every single day means this habit is very important to her She never misses a day
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and we make it easy for you to learn English every single day so you can be successful.
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And by the way, are you like me and you forget new expressions just a few minutes after learning them?
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That's why it's so important that you review the new expressions that you're learning today.
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I know this not only from my own experience learning six languages,
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Now Sabrina says that she doesn't sing her hit song outside cafes,
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but it has made her more self-conscious.
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No, I don't do that.
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But I do have to question ordering it a lot now.
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When you question something, you start to wonder whether it's a good idea.
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You're not as sure as you used to be.
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Sabrina used to love ordering espressos, but now she hesitates.
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Of course, she's probably just joking here.
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A great real life example.
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When Netflix raised its prices and added ads,
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a lot of people start questioning whether a subscription was still worth it.
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They hadn't canceled yet they were just questioning it.
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Then we hear an interesting job title.
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Like I'm just like- Oh,
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have you had moments in that like where the barista is just like,
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I can't- They're just like waiting for me to say it.
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And I'm like, you must- Tea.
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No, a barista is the person who works at a coffee shop and makes your drinks,
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like espressos, cappuccinos, and even teas.
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This word actually comes from Italian.
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And then Zane playfully says this.
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Can I see your herbal tea menu, please?
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Herbal tea is a hot drink made by steeping flowers,
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leaves or herbs like chamomile,
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peppermint, or ginger in hot water.
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Unlike regular tea, it doesn't contain any caffeine.
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It's pretty hilarious to think about a barista getting excited that Sabrina Carpenter is going to say espresso,
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only for her to ask what non-caffeinated teas they have.
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By the way, you might have noticed Zane said the H here,
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but an American like me would drop the H.
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Herbal.
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Can I see your herbal tea menu please?
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And let's hear a great bit of British slang.
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Oh, f***ing brilliant, I love it.
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It's so good.
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So here, this means excellent.
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It's a common way to show enthusiasm.
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Just like how Ron Weasley says bloody brilliant here.
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That was bloody brilliant.
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Now, this whole conversation makes Sabrina wish she'd written a song called A Billion Dollars,
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so that she could manifest money instead of coffee.
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You think about that and you're like,
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why don't I write songs like a billion dollars?
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Manifest that?
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Yeah.
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What do you think manifest means?
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To work extremely hard towards a goal?
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To complain about something you don't have?
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To make something real through belief and intention?
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Right, this comes from the idea that if you focus your energy on a goal and act as if it's already happening,
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you attract it into your life.
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Oprah famously has said she manifested her success.
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She clearly visualized it before it was real.
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Alright, let's see Sabrina's final thoughts on the difficulty of ordering coffee now.
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By the way, that was just not running through my head when I made espresso.
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When something is running through your head,
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it means a thought, idea,
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song, or memory keeps repeating in your mind.
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You can't stop thinking about it.
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So Sabrina is saying the idea of visiting cafes being a challenge never crossed her mind while she was writing espresso.
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Funny enough, espresso is probably running through your head right now.
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Let's see Zane's response again.
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And that's on you because now you can't go buy espressos anywhere without somebody going,
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that's that me espresso.
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That's on you means that you're responsible for something.
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It's your fault or your problem to deal with.
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If you convinced your friends to watch a terrible movie and they hated it, that's on you.
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Zen is joking that Sabrina has no one to blame but herself.
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Check out this example.
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What if somebody had died tonight?
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Different story, right?
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Because that's on you.
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And if you died, I feel like that's on me.
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Let's wrap up with a final, useful, advanced word.
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Yeah, or just thinking that I'm like conceited.
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So what do you think conceited means?
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Believing you are inferior to other people,
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believing you're better than everyone else, talented but hardworking.
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That's right, someone who's conceited has an inflated opinion of themself.
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Sabrina's probably concerned that if she orders an espresso at a cafe,
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people will assume she's doing it to show off,
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to brag about the success of her music.
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And by the way, we say this with that tap tea.
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Conceited.
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Conceited.
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Not conceited.
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Say it with Sabrina.
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Yeah, or just thinking that I'm like conceited.
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Conceited.
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Awesome work.
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But you're not done yet.
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The most important part is your test.
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You'll watch all the clips again without subtitles to test your comprehension after all the studying.
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And I'll ask some quiz questions to make it a bit more challenging.
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Now he's thinking about me every night old Isn't that sweet,
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I feel so See you can't sleep,
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baby I know Is that me,
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I feel so Know that I'm down after I know Sabrina changed her style completely for her new album.
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She really knows how to s- She really knows how to switch it up.
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She can't sleep, but I know that's that mi espresso.
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I didn't invent espresso.
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The song is not about me.
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The Italians are so mad.
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My espresso.
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You don't own espresso.
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It's what's so crazy.
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Like, this is the part of me that feels like an idiot.
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Every time I see, like,
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a cafe, there's just a sign that says espresso.
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And I'm like, yes.
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Like, nothing to do with me.
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You're a monster.
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I know I'm a monster.
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You're literally walking around every single cafe now just like,
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that's that mi espresso.
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It's, no, I don't do that.
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But I do have to question ordering it a lot now.
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Like, I'm just like...
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Oh, have you had moments where the barista's just like, I can't...
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They're just like waiting for me to say it.
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And I'm like, tea.
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Can I see your herbal tea menu, please?
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Oh, really, I love it.
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It's so good.
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You think about that and you're like,
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why don't I write songs like a billion dollars?
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Manifest that?
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Yeah, by the way, that was just not running through my head when I made espresso.
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Your roommate borrowed your car without asking,
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and now it has a scratch on it.
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You'd say, that's on me,
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that's on you, that has nothing to do with you.
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And that's on you because now you can't go buy espressos anywhere without somebody going,
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that's that me espresso.
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Yeah, or just thinking that I'm like conceited.
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Match each expression on the left with its meaning on the right.
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I don't
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know, it's such a weird...
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Nah, no one thought that.
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How did that go?
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It's okay if you didn't remember everything.
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Our human memory just isn't that great.
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that was that was the agreement
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that it was like i'm not going to do anything crazy
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you're not going to do anything crazy we're just going to keep it nice
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and easy breezy and then
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when i was working with the creative team coming up with the ideas they kind of pitched this umbrella thing
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and i and and as we were rehearsing it got crazier
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and crazier and then the rain machine came in and then i was like I want to wear fishnets and do this.
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And I want a wig and a quick change and stuff.
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What were your brothers saying?
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Well, my dad, when I told my dad,
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he was like, son, I don't think that's a good idea.
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I don't think you should do that.
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Were the mums fishnets?
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They were my granny's actually.
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Context & Background
In the engaging YouTube video titled "Learn English with SABRINA CARPENTER — Espresso," we explore advanced English expressions through the lens of Sabrina Carpenter's catchy hit song. The dialogue provides an entertaining insight into the world of coffee, language nuances, and the art of songwriting. This unique approach not only showcases specific phrases but also highlights cultural references and everyday scenarios that English learners can relate to. By immersing yourself in this playful content, you can enhance your language skills while enjoying the rhythm and creativity of music.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- Hankering: A strong desire for something, often used when you crave a specific food or drink.
- I guess so: A phrase indicating uncertainty or a mild agreement. For example, if someone asks, "Was the movie good?" and you think it's just okay, you might respond, "I guess so."
- Switch things up: This expression means to change your routine or approach. It’s great for discussing variety, like when an artist tries new genres.
- Fast English: Refers to the natural speaking speed of native speakers, which often includes linked words and reduced syllables for fluency.
- Connected speech: A technique where native speakers blend words together, making spoken English sound fluid and natural. For instance, "that's that" often sounds like "tha's that."
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively practice your English speaking skills with this video, follow this shadowing guide, which will help you improve your pronunciation and fluency:
- Watch the video once: Familiarize yourself with the content and Sabrina's delivery. Notice how she expresses emotions and emphasizes certain words.
- Listen and repeat: Play short sections of Sabrina’s dialogues or songs. Use the shadowing site to echo her phrases in real-time, focusing on her intonation and rhythm.
- Practice with your own sentences: Incorporate the top phrases into your daily conversations. For example, try saying, "I have a hankering for..." about your favorite foods or drinks.
- Record yourself: After practicing, use your phone or any recording tool to capture your speech. Compare it to the original and adjust where necessary.
- Engage with others: Use shadowspeaks by connecting with fellow learners online. Share your recordings and receive feedback to improve further.
By following these steps, you can effectively learn English with YouTube using enjoyable and relatable content. Incorporate this shadow speech practice into your daily routine to become a more confident and fluent English speaker.
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.
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