Shadowing Practice: mean girls 2004 except the girls aren't mean - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'm okay.
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Sorry.
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I'll be careful.
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Where are you, Caddy?
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That's me.
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It's pronounced like Katie.
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My apologies.
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Well, uh, welcome, Katie, and thank you, Mr. Duvall.
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Well, thank you.
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Okay.
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Good day, everybody.
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Is that your natural hair color?
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Yeah.
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It's gorgeous.
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Thank you.
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I'm Janice.
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Hi, I'm Katie.
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In 12th grade calculus?
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Yeah, like math.
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Why?
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Because it's the same in every country.
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It's beautiful.
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This girl is deep.
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How do I even begin to explain Regina George?
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Regina George is flawless.
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She has two Fendi purses and a silver Lexus.
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I hear her hair is insured for $10 ,000.
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I hear she does car commercials in Japan.
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Her favorite movie is "Varsity Blues." One time she met John Stamos on a plane.
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And he told her she was funny.
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She always looks fierce.
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She always wins Spring, Flink, Queen.
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Yeah.
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I can't.
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Here.
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This map is gonna be your guide to I'm sure. By what?
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Is he bothering you?
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Jason.
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You do not come to a party at my house with Gretchen
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and then scam on some poor innocent girl right in front of us three days later.
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She's not interested.
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Wait.
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Sit down.
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Why don't I know you?
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I'm new.
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So you've actually never been to a real school before?
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Home schooled.
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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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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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It's adorable.
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It's so fetch.
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We want to invite you to have lunch with us.
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every day for the rest of the week.
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So we'll see you tomorrow.
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On Wednesdays, we wear pink.
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Regina seems...
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Sweet.
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She's fabulous.
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So, have you seen any guys that you think you're cute yet?
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Well, there's this guy in my calculus class who's-- Who is it?
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It's a senior.
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Hey!
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Regina's like the Barbie doll I never had.
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I'd never seen anybody so glamorous.
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- Yeah.
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And I want to be...
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So how do you like North Shore?
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It's good.
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I think I'm joining them athletes.
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How your house is really nice He's George This is Katie.
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Hello, sweetheart.
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Hi.
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Welcome to our home.
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I just want you to know, if you need anything, don't be shy, okay?
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You girls keep me young.
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Ugh, I love you so much.
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Oh, hey guys, what's up?
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I didn't know you worked here.
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Yeah, moderately priced soaps are my calling.
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My Nana takes her wig off when she's drunk.
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Your Nana and I have that in common.
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- Imagine told me that you like Aaron Samuels.
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I could talk to him for you if you want.
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Really?
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You would do that?
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I mean, nothing embarrassing though, right?
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Oh no, trust me.
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I know exactly how to play it.
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Okay, love ya.
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See you tomorrow.
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But she's my friend, so just promise me you won't make fun of her.
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Of course I'm not gonna make fun of her.
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Not mad at Regina?
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God, no. Oh, okay, good, because Regina wanted me to give you this.
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Regina!
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Thank you!
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Oh my god!
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I love your skirt.
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Where did you get it?
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Uh, it was my mom's in the '80s.
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Vintage! So adorable.
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Thanks.
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Mm -hmm.
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Love ya.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for being such a great friend.
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Love, Regina.
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That's so sweet.
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That was the best it ever went!
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You're not stupid, Karen.
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Our Spring Fling Queen are as follows: Regina George,
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Gretchen Wieners, Janice Ian, and the final nominee...
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I couldn't help myself, it was so easy.
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...is Katie Heron.
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I mean, you put me in there too, that's not part of the plan.
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I didn't put you in there.
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You mean I'm really nominated?
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Hey guys.
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You look awesome!
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I know, right?
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I just wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school.
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I wish that I could bake a cake made out of rainbows and smiles and we'd all eat it. Be happy.
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I think everybody looks like royalty tonight.
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Look at Jessica Lopez that dress is amazing.
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Oh And Emma Gerber, I mean that hairdo must have taken hours.
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And you look really pretty.
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Sharon.
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A piece for Gretchen Wieners.
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A partial Spring Fling Queen.
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A piece for Janice Ian.
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Thank you.
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A piece for Regina George.
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She fractured her spine, and she still looks like a rock star.
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Thank you.
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And it's time for everybody else.
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Look - Cool.
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- As am I.
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- Thank you.
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Hey.
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Hey.
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Oh my god, I love this song!
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I hate this song.
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I know this song.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice authentic English dialogues extracted from the light-hearted movie scene in "Mean Girls" (2004). The focus will be on understanding conversational nuances, building vocabulary, and improving your pronunciation through the shadowing technique. By engaging with the characters' exchanges, you will develop your ability to maintain a natural flow during English speaking practice. This lesson will help you become more confident in your speaking skills as you emulate the friendly interactions displayed in the movie.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Gorgeous - An adjective used to describe something or someone very beautiful.
  • Flawless - Perfect and without any imperfections.
  • Insured - Covered by insurance; in this case, it refers to the value placed on Regina’s hair.
  • Deep - Used here to indicate someone with profound thoughts or emotions.
  • Pretty - A term commonly used to describe someone attractive; in this context, it suggests charm beyond just appearance.
  • Fierce - Conveys strength and boldness, often used to describe someone who is confident.
  • New - Refers to someone who has not been part of a particular group or situation before.
  • Home schooled - A method of education where a child is taught at home rather than a traditional school.

Practice Tips

To enhance your English speaking practice using this transcript, the shadowing technique can be highly effective. Here are some tailored tips for practicing with the scene:

  • Listen and Repeat: Play small sections of the dialogue, pausing after each line. Repeat what you hear, mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers.
  • Slow it Down: If the pace feels too fast, slow down the video or audio on your shadowing app to better grasp the pronunciation and nuances.
  • Focus on Expressions: Pay attention to how emotions are expressed in the dialogue. Practicing these emotions when you shadow will help make your speech sound more natural.
  • Record Yourself: Use a voice recorder to capture your attempts. Listening to yourself while you shadow speak will reveal areas needing improvement.
  • Engage in Conversation: Try to use the phrases in your daily conversations. Integrating them into real-life scenarios will reinforce their meaning and usage.

By consistently practicing with these tips and employing the shadowspeak method, you'll find yourself improving rapidly in your English speaking ability!

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.