Shadowing Practice: Mean Girls Changed My Look to Get Revenge! My Bully Helped Me Become Beautiful Overnight - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Ezra's mine!
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Get your paws off him!
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He dumped you for me!
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You're both pathetic!
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Ezra chose me!
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This is Ezra, our college's hottest guy, and the cause of this summer's train wreck.
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Take that! And that's me, Evie.
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Usually, no one notices me.
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But now I look dumb in front of the whole college.
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Not them.
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Ezra will wake up and choose me.
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Why would he want someone like you?
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Enough!
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I'm sick of your noise.
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We need to unite and get revenge on Ezra.
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How are we going to do that?
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We can't even agree.
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Like this.
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Please don't hurt me.
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Hurt you?
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We want to help.
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We're going to make you the star of the whole college.
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Wow, the whole college?
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Yep, popularity, a new look, a total glow-up.
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And in return, you will help us destroy Ezra.
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Revenge?
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What did he do to you?
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All summer he swore I was the only one.
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While he was taking her out on dates behind my back. And me!
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He was just collecting us!
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He broke our hearts.
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Now we'll ruin his life.
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And you'll help us.
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I had no idea Ezra could do that.
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No one deserves a broken heart.
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Make me a queen.
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Softy short skirt.
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Knees on the counter.
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You smirk first.
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Pink foam face down.
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You trace my jawline.
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Up and around.
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You say my name like nobody's watching us You put me in so,
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so it almost hurts With gloss quiet,
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it tastes like summer and my tongue hurts a private You're like a kiss,
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you don't need to rest here Every little look I'm done with gloss quiet
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Hi Ezra.
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Wow.
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That's...
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My favorite band.
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How dare he!
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We worked so hard!
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Don't worry, we'll teach you how to get his attention!
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Maybe a foot, no side Hold on my neck, that's a warning sign Pretty face, sharp tongue, cut a thin line I don't argue, I just redesign Turn your shade to a shrine while my name is light Why you pressed?
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I'm the print they try to copy, still a mess Stay with your chest, or keep quiet while I cash another check Me,
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myself, and my phone Don't need a king when I stand alone Stand alone, need a step to the queen to watch your tone I'm a woman,
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girl, I'm still in stone Me, myself, and my phone I walk in every room feels
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so long Got a heart so cold and a heat that's grown Say my name like a bullet, say it goes I don't do peace, I do fear I don't do weight, I do wear I don't do small talk, I do shakeups
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And a side eye glab to a straight up breaker Leaves like boots on a marble floor Re-step every breath, we'll be begging for A storm, you'll sprinkle in a Sunday floor On the boss, you'll glitch in a lapidor Why you mad?
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I'm the standard that they chase and never have Pretty
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but I'm bad Send a rumor to a slogan on a bag Me, myself, and my throne Don't need a king when I stand alone I'm gonna stand alone, if you step to the queen,
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watch your phone I'm a whanny girl, army, steal and throw Me, my thumb, and my soul, my soul I walk in every room,
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feel torn, oh, oh Got a heart so cold and the heat stops gone Say my name like a bullet,
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set it, go Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na I'm on tilt, but it's it just right Just wanna run,
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cut deep on sight Talk sweet, but I bite, not nice You want smoke, better roll that twice Hands in the air, if you're out or you freeze I don't beg, I don't bend, I don't please Say you big, say you bad, say it loud then Still small in my shadow on the
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ground then Need myself at my throne Don't need a king when I stand alone If you step to the queen,
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watch your tone I'm a one-eager army system Need myself at my throne I walk in,
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every room feels alone
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Got a heart so cold and the heat that's low Say my name like a one-eat-side phone Let it go
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He's so talented.
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You don't have to hide.
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I heard you come in.
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Sorry, I just...
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You're so good!
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Not everyone can know.
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I've always wanted to play.
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It's not that hard.
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Want me to teach you?
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Relax.
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Just play.
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See?
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It's not that hard.
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Ezra has taken the bait.
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Soon, Evie will break his heart.
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Say it, Evie.
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Say Ezra is a loser.
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Ezra is a loser and doesn't deserve to be with someone like me.
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Let's play truth or dare.
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Truth or dare?
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Truth, tell us your darkest secret.
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Okay, once, during a test, I used an earpiece.
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Someone fed me the answers, and I wrote them down.
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She really thinks that's a dark secret.
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That's ridiculous.
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I have an idea.
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That's genius.
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Let's meet up at the cafe tomorrow.
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Is this a date?
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Hey, what did you do?
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I have a brilliant plan.
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Put it on. Can you hear me?
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Yeah, don't yell.
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Come up him like a queen.
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Take a selfie with him now.
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Hi, Ezra.
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Quick pic.
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Stop acting stupid.
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Draw a picture of him.
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Show you appreciate his good looks.
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Evie, is everything okay?
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I ordered a drink for us.
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Huh?
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Yeah, thanks.
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I've got a gift for you.
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Hang on.
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Ha ha.
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Give it to me.
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Evie, dance, cheer routine, splits, Now!
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Forget it, I have another gift.
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Ta-da!
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One, two, three, four!
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I love Ezra more and more!
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Give it to me!
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Calm down!
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You're going to ruin it!
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You're the ones ruining everything! Are you okay?
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Are you hurt?
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Evie, tell him!
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You're a flop!
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You're a flop?
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That's too much.
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I've been putting up with your weird behavior all night.
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I'm leaving.
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No!
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I'm sorry.
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I like you a lot.
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It makes me go a little crazy.
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Then let's start over.
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Well, that's better Quiet!
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Look!
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No way!
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She really did it!
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You touch my sugarcoat One tiny spark, I'm falling Sweet little glitch in the dark You press one key,
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I'm calling You got me falling, my father is spinning in your orbit tonight
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You touch my sugarcoat heart Turn my quiet into light
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Coffee stains on my white tea left and leaning on your arm All the noise fades out so easy,
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every moment feels disarmed You read my eyes like a short text,
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simple lines that say too much Every silence feels like context, every breath a secret rush So hot
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You touch my sugarcoat heart One tiny spark I'm falling Sweet little glitch in the start You press one key
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I have so much fun with you.
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You too.
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You're not like those college queens.
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What are you talking about?
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I used to be very different.
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Weak.
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And then Sabrina and her crew found me.
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They didn't even know my name.
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I was nerd. Or loser.
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The worst thing was feeling like I was just a toy for the bullies.
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And then I changed and broke their hearts for all the years they made my life hell.
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Revenge?
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I was just a toy in their hands.
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But I really fell in love with you.
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It's my birthday on Friday.
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I'm throwing a party.
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I want you to come as my girlfriend.
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I'll come.
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I thought it was going to be just a game, but I fell in love with him for real.
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Fell in love for real?
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Forgot who you are?
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Do you really believe in this fairy tale?
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Quit being emo.
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Your job is to go break up with him, publicly.
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I'm not going to be your puppet anymore.
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He loves me.
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He doesn't love you.
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He loves the version we created.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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Ezra is a loser and doesn't deserve to be with someone like me.
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This was all your evil plan?
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I tried to stop them, Ezra.
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All you queens are the same.
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That's not true.
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My feelings for you are real.
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Look at yourselves.
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You're so afraid of being vulnerable that you've turned someone else's pain into entertainment.
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I was a coward just like you, but Ezra is the only one here who isn't scared to be himself.
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Forgive us.
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Yes, I'm sorry too.
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We shouldn't have bullied Ezra and used Evie. Do it.
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Forgive us.
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We were really mean.
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Do you really love me, even after everything?
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More than anything.
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This was an important lesson for me, to always trust my heart and not give in to manipulation.

Context & Background

This video features a dramatic conversation among college students, highlighting themes of rivalry, betrayal, and self-transformation. The protagonist, Evie, struggles with feelings of invisibility and hurt after being wronged by Ezra, the college's most desirable guy. As friends rally around her, they propose a plan for a “glow-up” to help her reclaim her confidence and get revenge on Ezra. This compelling narrative not only engages viewers with its relatable themes but also provides rich material for English learners aiming to enhance their communication skills.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Get your paws off him!" - An emphatic way to tell someone to back off or stop bothering you.
  • "You're both pathetic!" - An insult suggesting that the other person is deserving of pity.
  • "I had no idea Ezra could do that." - A phrase conveying surprise or disbelief.
  • "Make me a queen." - A metaphorical way to express a desire for transformation and confidence.
  • "Wow, the whole college?" - A reaction showcasing disbelief or excitement about something significant.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills through this video, follow this structured shadowing guide:

  1. Watch the Video: Start by watching the video without subtitles. Focus on the emotions and context behind the dialogue.
  2. Read the Transcript: Read the transcript while watching to familiarize yourself with the phrases and vocabulary used. Pay attention to the rhythm and intonation.
  3. Practice Shadowing: Choose short segments from the video. Play a sentence or phrase, pause, and repeat it out loud. This technique, known as shadowspeak, helps in mimicking pronunciation and speech patterns effectively.
  4. Record Yourself: Record your shadowing practice. Listening to your pronunciation and comparing it with the original can help identify areas for improvement and enhance your confidence.
  5. Engage in Conversation: Use the phrases you've practiced in conversations or while role-playing scenarios with friends. This practical application helps solidify your learning and boosts your confidence in speaking English.

By incorporating elements from this video into your english speaking practice, you can make significant strides in improving your skills. Regularly engaging with content like this not only helps you improve English pronunciation but also prepares you for scenarios you might encounter in daily life and during IELTS speaking practice. The relatable themes and lively dialogue make it a perfect resource to learn English with YouTube while enjoying an engaging story.

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.