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How to pronounce schoolboy in British English
“schoolboy” pronunciation by British speakers
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“schoolboy” in real sentences — British speakers
27 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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The Government’s commitment— A schoolboy error, Presiding Officer.
The Scottish Parliament
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acting like a stroppy Schoolboy in front of the liaison committee now with NHS waiting lists
UK Parliament
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That is a sign of Douglas Ross’s desperation, his pathetic schoolboy tactics, his inability to
The Scottish Parliament
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Why real speech
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