Shadowing Practice: The Simpsons - AN APP SHOWING THE FUTURE (S31E11) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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The End The End The End The End Ha ha!
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Hey little lady, you'd be a lot prettier if you smiled.
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What?
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Who are you?
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I'm a man, so I know what I'm talking about.
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Smile and you'll be a lot more popular.
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And he told me I wouldn't be pretty unless I smiled.
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You are very pretty.
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And thanks to the puberty app on my phone, we can see what lies ahead.
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Wait, this can't be real.
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I already had braces.
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I'm afraid you have to get them again.
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The man we thought was your orthodontist was actually a rogue periodontist.
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Braces, again?
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Why am I the only one in this family who needs braces?
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Don't look so smug, boy.
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Let's try this app on you.
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Hello, Aaron Eckhart.
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Whoa, puberty!
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Oh, my luck!
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We got this in the mail today!
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Oh, what is it?
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Hello, Simpsons!
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It's me, Artie Ziff, in pre-recorded form!
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Artie Ziff?
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Isn't that the rich guy who could have been our dad?
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Great news!
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I'm getting married, and you're invited!
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Why, you ask?
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Am I getting married?
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I've found my soulmate!
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Bye!
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So what else is in the mail?
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We got a flyer from Lowe's!
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You're not really thinking of going, are you?
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That sure kept trying to break us up.
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Now, I am sensing conflicted feelings.
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If you come, I promise you a wonderful time.
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Thank you.
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I'm done with the top braces.
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We'll put the bottoms in next week.
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I can't close my mouth.
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The brackets are holding up your lips at the edges.
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They'll adjust.
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The main thing is, you're happy.
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I'm not happy.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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The End The End Hmm...
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Hmm...
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Hmm...
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Feet!
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Homer Simpson!
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The man who beat me to Planet Marge!
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You've done alright for a billionaire.
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Hey, I'm not made of money.
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Although actually I am.
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After my parole, I got rich selling fireplace logs that look like cash.
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I.E. money to burn.
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Money to burn.
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That is the greatest!
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It says money to burn!
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It looks like you're burning money!
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I know!
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Talk to someone else!
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Hey pal, you're a news guy.
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Give it to me straight.
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Is this wedding on the level?
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Here's the scoop.
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It's legit!
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In other news, local newsman hopes to score with caterer.
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Now Homer, as this is a bachelor party, I want to show you something.
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Now, shut your eyes.
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You've never seen a body this enticing.
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Exactly what I imagined!
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Food comma.
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He'll be fine.
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Hey girlfriend!
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Uh, who me?
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Lisa, did you get your eyebrows waxed?
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You look amazing!
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What's going on?
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Her smile makes me feel full, like I actually ate dinner last night.
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And so, after saving Wilbur, Charlotte crawled off to die, as all barn spiders do.
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Bravo Lisa, what a positive note on which to end the class.
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Positive?
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Positive?
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Charlotte died alone!
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Well, your smiling face made dying alone fun.
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And believe me, that's where I'm headed.
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So as long as I'm smiling, it doesn't matter what comes out of my mouth?
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Can it really be that people are this shallow?
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Lisa!
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Lisa!
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Lisa!
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And am I shallow enough to enjoy this?
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I am!
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Hey, gorgeous.
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Hey, Bart.
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Lisa?
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Oh, yuck, I didn't know that was you.
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It's the smile.
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It's totally changed how people see me.
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Well, I just want you to know, you'll always be gross to me.
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Oh, thank God.
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Well, I guess being here sort of ends a chapter in my life. So, Lakaym.
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Excuse me, we need someone to walk the bride down the aisle. Could you?
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First tell me one thing.
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How long is the aisle?
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About 20 feet.
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Alright, I'll do it.
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They grow up so fast.
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They'll always be my little girl.
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Hmm.
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Friends!
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Family!
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I take great delight in informing you that the bride and groom have written their own vows.
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Oh my god.
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This is too weird.
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I can't take this anymore.
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We're getting out of here.
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Yeah, this is really creepy.
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Even the rhino's leaving.
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And this is a picture of us at our wedding.
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You're so happy.
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I'm not happy.
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This smile is so wrong.
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I mean, how hard is this?
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The happy girl put the thing in the hole.
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Wait a minute.
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I could use my new power to change these things.
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Use it for good.
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I can make it happen!
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You posers!
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I was for Lisa before it was cool!
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Oh!
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Holes are in and you're doing great.
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You're picking up the key group, girls who don't like Milhouse.
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Like every election with one week to go, this is in the bag.
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Don't be so sure.
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I'm up against a tough opponent, W.S.
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Buckler.
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Don't worry, you just keep smiling.
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Well, I do have an orthodontist appointment tomorrow for a tune-up.
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In the bag, Madam President.
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But don't be so sure.
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Okay, kid, your bottom braces are on.
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What happened to my smile?
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In six months, you'll have perfect teeth.
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Six months?
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I have to smile now.
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No, I can power through this.
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Ow!
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Let's see, let's take this.
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Stop that!
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Oh, come on, Marge.
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This mini bar is paid for.
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Palmer, stop it.
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I can't help thinking about that poor woman.
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I already only married her because she looks like me.
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I mean a lot like me.
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You're right.
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Are you sure we should be here?
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Artie?
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As a woman, I just want to tell your wife what's really going on here.
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Say it to her face!
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I've spent years trying to build the perfect copy of the only woman for me.
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You, Marge.
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But they were all inferior in some way!
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Why would you marry a machine?
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I didn't!
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It was one last trick.
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I thought when you saw how perfect we looked together, you would realize that we were meant to be.
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Artie?
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Yes?
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You're not dumb.
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You're smart.
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And I think this crazy project actually had some brilliance in it.
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Imagine if you used that noodle for good.
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I will become a better human being.
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Terrific.
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And then you'll love me?
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No!
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Um, let's quiet down, please.
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And now we have a very special moderator.
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Governor Mary Bailey.
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Our first candidate is Dubya Spuckler.
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Dubya!
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Our other candidate is ill, so she'll be Skyping in.
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Lisa Simpson.
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Lisa, I'm sorry.
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What do you have?
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What I have is an agenda for this school.
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I can deliver results, while my opponents can't even spell results.
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Lisa doesn't sound sick at all.
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You said you've done this before.
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Lisa's using a funny face app.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Listen, I tried to fool you and that was wrong!
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I still have good ideas!
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All I hear is nag nag nag!
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Job ya!
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Job ya!
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Job ya!
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I didn't want to believe my popularity was based on my stupid smile.
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Ugh, but it was.
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You're just a kid and things are changing.
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Told you you should smile more!
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The future is now!
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Woohoo!
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Who Will Benefit from This Video?
This video is perfect for intermediate English learners looking to practice real-world conversation flow. The dialogue is casual, with family banter and unexpected twists, making it ideal for english speaking practice. Whether you’re working on understanding everyday slang or want to try shadowing (repeating lines aloud to match rhythm and tone), this clip offers relatable scenarios that feel like a peek into a typical household—with a quirky twist!
Words & Idioms to Add to Your Toolkit
The conversation is packed with standout phrases. Here are a few to note:
- Rogue: Describes someone acting outside normal rules (e.g., "a rogue periodontist"). Think of it as "unauthorized" or "rebellious."
- Smug: Looking very proud of oneself. In the video, it’s used to tease a sibling—perfect for playful banter!
- Conflicted feelings: Mixed emotions about something. If you’re unsure whether to attend a party, you might say, "I have conflicted feelings about going."
These terms pop up in daily life, so mastering them will make your speech sound more natural.
Nailing the Pronunciation & Rhythm
To improve english pronunciation, focus on the casual tone. The characters speak quickly, with lots of contractions ("I'm," "you'd") and dropped sounds (e.g., "What?" vs. "Wha?" in surprise). Try shadow speak by pausing the video and repeating lines like, "Smile and you'll be a lot more popular"—notice how the speaker stresses "smile" and "popular" to emphasize the point. A shadowing site can help you slow down and match the intonation, but even practicing with this video alone will boost your ability to keep up with fast, conversational English. Pay attention to the sighs and mumbles too—they add emotion, which is key to sounding fluent!
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 found · You've done · You've never seen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is paid · were meant · was based |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | guy who could · man who beat |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be · should smile |
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.