Shadowing Practice: the bridgertons being idiots: S2 edition - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What's the plan?

Definitely thank goodness you're here.

She's requested time.

We do not have time.

Stand back.

No offence, sister, but I believe you are the last person she would like to see.

And what is that supposed to be?

Are we sure she's even in there?

Of course she isn't.

Well, shh.

Climb through the window.

Escape through the chimney.

Quiet, chimney.

Who do you?

I do realise I left my husband and child at home for this.

I thought everyone this would happen.

Now we're to be late for the Queen.

Shhh.

I hear something.

If one of you utters a single word, this gets over with.

Now let her see it.

No. She's practically melting.

Yeah, allow me.

I've seen enough.

But your majesty, there's still...

I have seen enough!

Does this mean I can go?

I don't know what this means.

Oh, no. Eloise!

One and two.

I do not think she's very good.

I believe she can hear you.

Can hear you?

Ow!

Watch my feet!

Might we be done?

If you were to catch the Queen's eye after this morning's interruption, then you must be perfection.

Perfection.

I believe it was the interruption.

That was perfection.

Shocking that Eloise Bridgerton was not named this season Diamond.

Was it not?

Was anyone else aware that dear Colin has apparently decided to add Albania

or some such place to his itinerary as he gads about the world?

Did someone catch your eye at the presentation, brother?

I thought all of the young ladies looked beautiful.

Not particularly.

And all the young ladies look the same like young ladies.

I should simply like to be prepared for when the opportunity presents itself.

The opportunity?

I've already compiled an index of the season's eligible misses and have arranged interviews.

Interviews?

Dearest, I shall be more than happy to give you my ring

when you find someone with whom you are very much in love.

Besides it is in safekeeping at Aubrey Hall.

Very well.

See that he is quite well.

Me?

I'm not in need of coddling.

I assure you all, everything is in order.

Stop fussing with your dress.

You look lovely, dear.

I look like a price-carved trust up for auction.

Mmm.

Even Daphne felt most apprehensive at her first official ball, and look how well her season turned out.

All right.

Come, sister.

The cakes at these occasions are surprisingly good.

The tidying of dogs?

Perhaps you have a friend who finds the subject interesting.

Mother, are you quite well?

No, no, she is not...

...the mallet of death.

Would you look at that, brother. Is this yours?

No, I'm wrong.

You're welcome to it.

You near threatened to beat me the last time I touched that one.

You exaggerate.

Are you the superstitious sort?

I know some men cannot perform without their familiar tools.

Like a child with a blanket.

I can play perfectly well with any mallet.

I wish you the best of luck.

Are we just standing around deliberating all day or shall we play?

To the field of combat! Are you still up?

Oh, you may wish to bathe before you see Mother in the morning.

It's magical, brother.

You're right.

I've allowed my doubts to play me for too long.

The Royal Academy School is not the arbiters of taste.

The world is!

You are a fat witz.

The Royal School has accepted me as a student.

I GOT IT!

I thought they were not the arbiters of taste.

There must be great promise in my work.

God my...

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You shall all bear witness to my talents!

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It's the middle of the night.

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What of us, brother?

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Should we also be polished and braided for the big day?

104

It will all be on display.

105

Perhaps you might even scrub your hands for the occasion.

106

I've been occupied at the academy.

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What about Miss Edwina's sister?

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What about her?

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Will she come to live with us too?

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Oh, I do hope so.

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It would be a boon to have another intelligent woman in the house.

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Another?

113

Hmm, you're over-counting.

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I am attending a lecture this afternoon.

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Flower ranger.

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Penelope's mama is forcing her to go and you've wanted me to find more ladylike pursuits.

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For how long have you cared about flower ranger?

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I'm an ever-minded woman, I can care about many things.

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He's taken my ribbon!

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I've done you a service!

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Do not chase each other, or, well, perhaps, do not catch each other.

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You must look presentable.

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Why does no one truly seem ready for this wedding?

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Mrs. Wilson?

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Oh, Mother!

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Please, not so loud.

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Whatever you have done to your brother, undo it.

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The other evening, or perhaps some even greater issue has come to pass that we must discuss, Anthony.

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Miss Edwina is merely agitated, she will come to her senses.

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Miss Edwina does seem to have a delicate constitution.

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Perhaps some fresh air will be just a thing.

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Blast.

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Perhaps the Archbishop's talk of lifelong covenants overwhelmed her.

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Perhaps Miss Edwina realised that marriage is in fact a prison for women.

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Oh, must you always be so.. you?

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How else should I be?

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Married and silent.

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Perhaps she decided she must change into a different dress.

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That is absurd, she looked beautiful.

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Perhaps we should allow Anthony a little respite.

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Brother, is that what you need?

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Precisely.

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What?

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You know something.

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Why do you not?

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Definitely.

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You may be a Duchess, but you are still my daughter.

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Tell me what you know.

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There is your brother.

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He should be here by now.

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Perhaps he's still waiting at the altar for Miss Edwina.

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There will be no mockery today.

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She mocks me incessantly.

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Are we not overlooking the benefit of this...

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tragedy?

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Leftover cake.

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And you wonder why a mock lady...

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Brother!

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How good of you to join us?

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Now, I think it a pleasant morning for a promenade.

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Aww.

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Together, united as the most respectable family that we still very much are.

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Respectable.

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Embrace this theme of harmony.

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Hi, Sid!

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Yes, brother?

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Come down here and do me the honour.

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If she gets to dance, so do I.

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Come.

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Show this dowager the benefit of all these lessons I hear you've been taking, Mr Bridgerton.

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He is much better than me, I will say.

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Something lively.

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Country dance, perhaps.

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Oh, my God.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 174 sentences and 1080 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:09. The speaker talks at a natural 151 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
perfection noun	/pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/	The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence.
flower noun	/ˈfloʊɚ/	A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens…
occasion noun	/əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/	A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.
realise verb		Non-Oxford British standard spelling of realize.
ranger noun	/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/	One who ranges; a rover.
mock verb	/mɑk/	To mimic, to simulate.
respectable adjective	[ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bl̩]	Deserving respect.
chimney noun	/ˈt͡ʃɪmni/	A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon-…
lesson noun	/ˈlɛs.ən/	A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
shock noun	/ʃɔk/	A sudden, heavy impact.
silent adjective	/ˈsaɪ̯lənt/	Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
chase verb	/t͡ʃeɪs/	To follow at speed.
honour noun	/ˈɑnəɹ/	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
merely adverb	/ˈmɪəli/	Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.
blast noun	/blæst/	A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
come down verb	To descend, fall down, collapse.
stand around verb	To stand without doing anything; to do nothing productive; to waste time.
stand back verb	To maintain distance.
turn out verb	To end up; to result.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	I've seen · have seen · I've already compiled
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	be done · was not named · be polished
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	should simply like · Should we also be · should I be
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain	may wish · might even scrub · may be

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, you're, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “th” sounds: threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/, bathe /beɪð/
The “sh” and “zh” sounds: perfection /pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, shock /ʃɔk/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/
Long words — get the stress right: eligible /ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/, intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/, practically /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.k(ə.)li/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/, deliberate /dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət/

How to practise with this video

Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like perfection, flower, occasion.

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