Shadowing Practice: Who Gets Valentine’s Day Chocolate? / Hello Jadoo - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I made it!
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Did you run all the way to school again?
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Yeah, kinda.
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I really thought I'd be late again, so I raced over here really fast.
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You must be thirsty from all that running!
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Have some water!
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Well, thanks a lot!
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Hehehehehehe Dodo, why are you being so nice?
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What do you mean?
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We're friends, right?
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Uh.. you didn't put laxatives in this, did you?
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Laxatives?
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What are those?
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How could you even think I'd do such a thing like that?
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But can I really trust you?
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Of course you can.
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By the way Jidu, I think you're always so full of energy.
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Don't you think so, guys?
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Yes, yes!
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I know!
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I love how Jadu's always full of energy!
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Right?
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Right?
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She's healthy and gorgeous!
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Have you all gone crazy or something?
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No, Jadu, it's not that.
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I think they're acting like that only because of tomorrow.
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What about tomorrow?
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Well, tomorrow is Valentine's Day.
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What?
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Tomorrow's Valentine's Day, you said?
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Yes, that's right.
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Tomorrow's Valentine's Day, silly!
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Oh, okay.
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It's that day already.
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Hehehehehehe Anyway, do you know what's wrong with Doldo?
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Doldo and I were in the same class last year and what happened was...
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Hm?
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Hehehehehehe Oh...
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Hehehehehehe Hmm...
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Oh!
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Ha ha ha ha ha!
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Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee!
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Hey, SoTool!
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You didn't get any candy?
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Huh?
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Miss Tattoo?
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Did you drink the water I gave you?
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Uh, I threw it out because I thought you put laxatives in it.
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I'd wish you'd stop bothering me.
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Oh, come on!
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Why would I do something like that?
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Let's walk home together later.
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Minji, you too!
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Why would we ever walk home with you?
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Because there's lots of bad people out there these days, of course.
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I'm going to protect you frail girls with all my might!
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I'll see you later.
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Hehehehehehe.
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Hehehehehehe.
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Hold on, Minji.
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What did he just say to us?
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Daldol was the only boy in the whole class who didn't get chocolates or other treats from the girls.
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Well, everyone knows that's because he's mean to the girls all the time.
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He should have learned by now.
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It's too late for him to change his ways.
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Jitsu, tell me, who are you giving chocolate to?
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Why would I do that?
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I wouldn't give my chocolate away to anyone, no siree.
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If I had any chocolate, I'd eat it all by myself.
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That makes sense.
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That's so like you.
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How about you?
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Anyone you have in mind you want to give?
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Want to go buy chocolates together?
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No, that's okay.
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I'm going to make some myself.
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What's going on here?
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Yeah, I smell something fishy.
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Jadu, what is going on with you?
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Nengie, love is in the air.
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I can smell it.
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No way, I'm not in love.
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I'll make it this big and eat it all by myself!
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Mm-hmm.
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Hey!
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Hey, it's a do!
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Kick the ball over here!
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Hmph.
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You come here and get it yourself!
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How dare you order me around!
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Uh-uh-uh.
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You have a really loud voice for a girl, you know.
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Don't worry about other people's voices, and just worry about your own.
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Oh, by the way...
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I don't like cheap chocolate, so you can get mine from the department store.
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Yeah, that sounds pretty ideal to me.
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That way I won't refuse your chocolate.
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AHH! As if.
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Like that'll ever happen.
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I'd never buy anyone chocolate, much less for you.
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Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe Huh?
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Hm.
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Hm....
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Where'd you come from?
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Oh, I just happen to be the one who's going to get chocolate from Jeju!
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Are you done with your rant?
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Let me make this crystal clear to you!
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The person who will get chocolate from Jeju is me, the class president, Yunsuk Lee!
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I don't know what you're talking about, Yunsuk.
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I'm the one who'll get chocolate from Jeju!
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Hey!
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Are you seriously asking for trouble?
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I think you're the one who's asking for trouble.
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You guys are so lame.
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Minji, let's go.
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I lost my appetite.
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Alright, fine.
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A duel it is, you hear?
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Ha!
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I'm so not scared of you.
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Oh, hey, Juju!
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Yeah?
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What?
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You're really not gonna give out chocolate to anyone?
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You know, Minji, think I can come over to your house and make chocolate with you for Valentine's Day?
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Really?
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But you said you're not giving anyone anything.
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Ah, well, I just thought of someone I want to give chocolate to.
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Here you go!
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Thank you so much!
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Have a nice day!
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Really?
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There's someone you like?
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Who is it?
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Who is it?
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Tell me!
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You'll just have to find out!
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Watch carefully, Jadu.
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Be sure to stir the chocolate over low heat like I'm doing here, you see?
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Ah, chocolate's so yummy!
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Uh, Jadu!
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Don't eat all the chocolate or we won't have enough left!
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It's okay, look, we still have plenty here!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Uh-huh! And we're all done!
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You're really something, Minji.
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But why do you have three boxes?
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Just because.
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Be honest and tell me.
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Wait a minute.
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You like three boys?
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Is that it?
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You have a crush on three boys?
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No, it's not like that.
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Oh, wow!
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Oh, look at all these!
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Mmm...
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Mmm...
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Mmm...
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Hey, Doggy, did you get any chocolate?
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I sure did.
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Oh, wow, really?
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My mom gave me chocolate this morning.
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Oh, Doggy, I knew it.
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I believe innocent children like us shouldn't be victimized by how
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grown-ups use chocolate as a means of making money around the world, because I think it's really unfortunate.
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Doggy, this is for you!
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Oh, thank you!
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Look, she's here!
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Hey there, Minji.
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Hi, Chidu.
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Good morning.
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Whoa!
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Huh?
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Minji, what's wrong with these guys?
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I think they might want some chocolate from you.
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Unbelievable.
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Hey, I only made one box of chocolate, you guys!
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Okay, if you really want this chocolate, you have to pass the test.
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And I will be the judge to see if you do.
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What?
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Today's mission is...
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Crossing the monkey bars right there!
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The one who crosses them fastest and less than one minute wins!
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Get ready now, gang!
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Now...
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Gah!
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Choco, Choco, Choco, Choco, Choco, Choco, Choco-Win!
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Oh, sorry.
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Oh no, I'm really sorry!
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That's enough guys.
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None of you finished in under one minute, so none of you win the prize.
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Hey Minji, Valentine's Day is about giving chocolate to someone you love, right?
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Well, yeah, that's right.
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So that means it has to be...one of us.
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Oh, did you?
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Uh...
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I made my decision.
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Ow!
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The thing is, I really love myself the most.
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Yeah, of course, I knew it.
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Hey, you guys!
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Do you want to play some soccer?
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Please hear me out.
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I am sorry.
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I should have tried harder.
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No, it's fine.
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I got good exercise out of it.
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Besides, it was fun.
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Now let's go.
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All the same?
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I got.. nothing again.
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We got nothing.
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We're so sad.
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I can't break up.
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I can't do that.
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Hm?
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I can't do that.
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Are you still here?
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I can't do that.
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I could do that.
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I could do that.
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I could get it.
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I could do that.
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I could do that.
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Okay, bring it on!
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Minji, come on, hurry up!
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Okay, coming!
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Here I come!
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Hey, who said you could start?
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I...I don't want to do anything.
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Let's just go home.
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Huh?
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What's this?
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Who I am?
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I'm not going to do anything.
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I'm not going to do anything.
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I'm not going to do anything.
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I'm not going to do anything.
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I'm not going to do anything.
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Hm?
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What's this?
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Who was careless and mistaken enough to leave this on my desk anyway?
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Huh?
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But that's my name on it!
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Look, it's Choo-Chocolate Guys.
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And I got some chocolate too!
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Yes, that blast!
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Yahoo!
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Thank you.

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Shadowing—repeating speech immediately after the speaker—is a powerful way to improve fluency. Here’s how to use the video for shadow speak practice:

  1. Listen first: Watch the video once to understand the context and rhythm. Note pauses, laughter, and emphasis.
  2. Break it down: Pause after 2-3 second clips. Repeat the lines aloud, matching the speaker’s tone and speed. Focus on phrases like "Hehehehehehe" to mimic natural laughter.
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Using this video for english speaking practice with shadowing helps you master casual conversation, making it easier to chat with friends or colleagues in real life. Whether you’re new to shadowspeak or refining your skills, this dialogue offers the perfect mix of simplicity and authenticity.

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Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingperson who will · one who crosses
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