Shadowing Practice: Proper Ladies | Based on the Award-Winning Dugsi Dayz | BBC Comedy Short Film - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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If you got me, man, I'm in detention.
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If you got me, man, I'm in detention.
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Anyway, talk to me.
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Is business still moving?
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What do you mean they're unionising?
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They're in year seven.
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They don't get workers' rights.
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I'll call you back.
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Still begging it to year sevens?
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I'm not begging it.
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This is business.
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Honey, let me teach you something.
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Honey, in business, hierarchy's everything.
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The dirty work, it falls on the young and impressionable.
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I'm the CEO of a confectionary enterprise.
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Manira, you're in set 10 maths.
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You sell up energy drinks and Kit Kats.
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Stop talking to me.
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You know there's a rumour going round at Mr Khan Court you're running some sort of illicit club?
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What are you on about?
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F club.
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You got bored with fighting demons in your head, you decided it was time to run a fight club.
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Take that as a yes.
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I'm in detention.
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I'm in detention.
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Mum, how can I defrost the chicken if I'm in det...
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So rude.
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No!
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We have to stand up.
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We have to stand up.
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We have to get one day.
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What are you wearing, Friday?
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Oh, my God, you're so cool.
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I don't want to get evil eyes.
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Mashallah, mashallah, mashallah.
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Yasmin!
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Detention.
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Guys, I'm going to have to love you and leave you home.
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You're everything!
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You're everything!
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I'll say no!
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See you later.
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Bye!
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Don't miss you too much.
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Ah!
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I love you!
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Of course you're in here, treating those poor little yasavans like Amazon workers.
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Yasmin, last time you were here, you were probably eating sodas to them.
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Were you doing a who-peat senior eight list again?
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Not even.
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Turns out the staff toilets aren't the best place to vape, so...
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Everything!
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Freak it!
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Ah!
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Look at her, look at her!
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So this is what a revolution looks like.
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Take it all out, all of them!
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I need to leave!
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Guys, I've got business on the line!
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Relax.
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It's almost been ten minutes.
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If no teacher shows up, we're legally allowed to leave.
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As-salaamu alaikum, ladies!
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Oh, my day, Salma.
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Do you have nothing better to do?
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When a sister salaams you, you're supposed to say...
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Wa-alaikum-as-alaam.
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Damn.
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Get a job.
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A real job, you neek.
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Last time I checked, prefects don't get paid.
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Silence!
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This is the tension.
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Hands on the desk, face front.
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Sit with your actions.
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That prefects badge has gone to her head.
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She actually thinks she's guarding Alcatraz.
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If we want out, we're going to have to break her.
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She just wants to feel seen.
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Leave her to me.
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Well, I've known you all these years and I've never noticed that gorgeous beauty spot.
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And those eyebrows are amazing.
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I've got a lady.
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We can go together.
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Shall you up a little too oh I'd love that we've got bubble tea I could finally
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use my teeth one after detention what does this badge mean to you it means honor sacrifice loyalty respect my bad I was aiming for the bin
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Do you feel respected right now?
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You think I want to be here, would you fugs?
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I've got no choice, I've also got detention.
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You're following teachers on Facebook again.
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That was one time, and it was a poke.
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Wait, that means there's no-one here to cover detention.
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We don't know that.
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And it's been ten minutes.
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Guys...
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Samma, what did you do to end up in detention?
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It's not what I did.
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It's what I saw.
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What did you see?
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Something only a man would feel vulnerable enough to share with his wife!
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Perfect timing.
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You girls were in detention, right?
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In you go.
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You're white.
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Honey, you can't see that.
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I'm just Miss Hanel.
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Like, you are...
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Black.
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Hanni's black.
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And you're white, and that's OK.
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OK, Hanni.
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Yeah, no, that's what I was looking for.
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I'm covering detention today.
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I'm also the school's new diversity and cultural inclusivity officer.
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Wait, so you run that back again?
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You teach diversity?
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Yes, yes.
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I did a two-day intensive course in Birmingham.
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Fully qualified.
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What are these?
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No, actually, I'm off.
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You have to be calm.
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No!
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In the last exercise, we explored assumptions.
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And clearly, you girls have plenty.
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We need to get out of here.
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How are we going to leave?
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She's right there.
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We don't.
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She does.
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You're going to need six of those.
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Open your heart to all cultures.
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Breathe in their spices, their courage, their weird little traditions.
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Why don't you cause poison myself?
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Shh.
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I'm just giving her a little nudge to the toilet.
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Exhale any radical thoughts.
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Right, um...
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Keep breathing, girls.
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All right, sweetheart.
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You look bit worried.
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Because Adidas' hijab is stuck in her locker.
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You won't get away with this.
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She's white!
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What do you mean?
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She's protected by the state!
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You don't want us to poison her because she's white?
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Yes, and maybe because it's wrong.
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It'd be wrong if we didn't do it because she's white.
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What if her colon collapses?
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Her body's more fragile!
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You better go and save her.
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Girls, can you go back to your places, please?
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Salma, I'll have my coffee.
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Please, Salma.
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Dear me.
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Right, what's that?
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What's this?
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Harry Styles growled.
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pressing me against the tree, his claws snagging my heater.
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No, stop!
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Honey, is this what you've been writing in your diary this whole time?
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Wait, bold and me, you turn to Steve F-Club, Super Fight Club, and not freaky fan-fiction club.
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I think it's beautiful.
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Miss, does Honey's werewolf desires mean she's ready for marriage?
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Oh, shut up, shut up!
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No, because she's 17, so maybe not just yet.
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I'll stab this pen in my throat if we don't move on.
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OK, girls.
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We all have secrets that we feel ashamed of, secrets that we choose to keep to ourselves.
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Let's use this as an opportunity to share them.
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Yes, Selma.
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In Sainsbury's, when they ask if I paid for a 40p bag, I lie.
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Every time.
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Thank you for sharing.
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Anyone else?
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Yes?
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Sometimes when I can't fall asleep, I put on The Queen's Funeral on YouTube.
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That's interesting.
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I'm not here for vaping.
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I'm actually here because of a secret.
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Secret most girls have.
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Sometimes when I need to go for a number two at school, I use the staff toilets.
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Today I heard Mr Khan knocking and panicked, so I set off the fire alarm and lied about vaping because society's more likely to accept that than the truth, which was...
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I needed to poo.
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And when you need to go, you need to go, you know?
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Excuse me, Kaz.
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Thank you.
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That felt good.
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Can all students in detention please attend the head teacher's office immediately?
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I wanted none of this.
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Do you know how many years you can get for conspiring to kill a white teacher?
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It's your prince on the cup, Salma.
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That's what they care about.
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Do you not watch 24 hours in police custody?
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Salma!
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You don't have to do this.
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Well, not now.
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I think I know how we can get out of this.
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How?
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I saw something on TikTok, OK?
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Everyone got away with it in the end.
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It's called...
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I am Spartacus.
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Who's Spartacus?
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We're all Spartacus, because when Mr Khan comes out, each one of us will stand up tall, look him straight in the face and say, It was me!
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I was responsible for everything!
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That way, he will never know for sure.
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If anything, he may reward us for our camaraderie and sticking together in the face of adversity.
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Exactly!
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And we were thinking, seeing as you're our prefect, maybe you should take the lead just to set the tone.
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And then it could be Hani and then Yasmin, and, inshallah, if there's time, it'll be me.
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I'll only go with Manuragos second.
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I agree.
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I'm more than happy to take the lead.
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Looks like you are off the hook, ladies.
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Miss Hanel.
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Sir.
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I am the one who was responsible for Miss Hanel defecating herself.
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I am the one who poisoned her coffee.
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I am the one who handed her the mug.
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I am the one who was inappropriate and destroyed your confidence as a man walking in on you fixing your toupee.
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I am Spartacus!
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Sir, I just wanted to say that a lot of successful men wear toupees.
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Yeah, I know your little secret, put your hands in.
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It's your WVF song, your number one.
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Like one that's called classic in the eardrums.
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Why you lying?
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You won't fuck unless she's broken.
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That little dance without a human kindness.
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It's your WVF song, your number one.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by utilizing the shadowing technique, inspired by the humorous BBC comedy short film, "Proper Ladies". This engaging exchange showcases everyday dialogue among schoolmates, providing a lively context for you to improve your English pronunciation and fluency. The characters discuss young student life, challenges, and social dynamics, enabling you to absorb natural speech patterns and vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Detention - A period of time in which a student is required to stay at school after hours as a form of discipline.
- Hierarchy - A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to their authority or status.
- Impressionable - Easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability.
- Illicit club - An illegal or forbidden group that operates outside the accepted rules.
- Mashallah - An Arabic phrase used to express appreciation or admiration; often used among friends.
- Begging it - An informal phrase that indicates someone is trying hard to convince or persuade, often used in a playful context.
- Vape - To inhale and exhale the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this lesson, follow these practice tips as you engage with the video:
- Shadow Speak: Play the video and listen carefully to the characters’ dialogue. Pause after each sentence to repeat it aloud, mimicking not just the words, but also the intonation and rhythm.
- Slow Down the Speed: If necessary, adjust the video playback speed. Slowing it down can help you catch more details and improve your understanding, especially if you’re not yet familiar with rapid conversational English.
- Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your shadowing attempts. Compare your pronunciation and intonation to that of the characters to see where you can improve.
- Focus on Context: Pay attention to the context in which phrases are used. Understanding the underlying sentiments in conversations helps in grasping both formal and informal usage effectively.
- Engage with Peers: If possible, practice with a friend or in an informal group. Engaging in role-play can help you get comfortable with the vocabulary in social settings.
Utilizing these strategies not only enhances your vocabulary but also boosts your confidence in English speaking. Embrace the shadowspeaks around you and transform your learning into a fun and interactive experience, helping you to improve your English pronunciation and embrace the nuances of language!
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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