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Hello everyone and welcome back to Easy English Class.

I'm Marco and I am so excited about today's episode because it's incredibly practical.

And I'm Erika.

Marco, you look really energetic today.

Did you get good sleep last night?

I did actually.

Eight hours of solid sleep,

which is rare for me.

And you know what?

Sleep is so important for learning languages.

It absolutely is.

Your brain needs rest to process all the new vocabulary.

Speaking of vocabulary, I'm super excited about today's topic.

I don't even know what it is yet.

You said it was going to be a surprise.

Yes.

Today we're talking about daily conversations you absolutely must know.

The English you need for real life, not just textbooks.

Oh, I love that.

Real English for real situations.

That's exactly what our listeners need.

Exactly.

We're going to cover ordering food,

shopping, asking for help, making plans,

all the conversations you have every single day.

These are situations everyone encounters.

This is going to be such a useful episode.

I think so, too.

But, Marco, before we dive into our lesson,

we have something important to ask our listeners.

That's right.

If you enjoy learning practical English with us,

please hit that subscribe button for easy English class.

And give this video a like.

It really helps us reach more English learners around the world.

And share this episode with your friends.

Learning English together makes it more fun,

and you can practice these conversations with each other.

Yes, please do.

Okay, Marco, I'm ready.

Where should we begin?

Let's start with something everyone loves, coffee.

Ha!

You know me so well, Marco.

I literally cannot function without my morning coffee.

Same here.

So our first daily conversation is ordering at a coffee shop.

This is super important because I visit a cafe almost every single morning.

Okay, so imagine you're standing at the counter.

The barista says, Next, please?

What do you say?

Hmm, I usually just say, Coffee, please.

That works.

But we can make it sound more polite and natural.

Want to know how?

Definitely.

How do I improve it?

You can say, Can I have a coffee, please?

Or even better, I would like a coffee, please.

I would like a coffee, please.

That does sound more polite.

It is.

I want is a bit direct and can sound demanding.

I would like is softer and much friendlier.

Got it.

So I could say, I would like a large cappuccino, please.

Perfect.

And then the barista will usually ask you an important question.

What question is that?

They'll ask for here or to go.

Ah, yes.

I hear that constantly.

For here means I'm drinking it in the cafe, right?

Correct.

And to go means you're taking it with you.

Maybe to your office or to drink while walking.

So I can simply say, to go, please.

Exactly.

It's a short conversation, but you'll use it almost every day.

I would like, and to go, please.

Two essential phrases.

OK, what's our next situation?

Shopping.

Specifically, shopping for clothes because everyone needs new clothes sometimes.

That's true.

I actually need a new jacket.

Mine is getting really old.

Perfect.

So imagine you're in a clothing store.

You see a jacket you like,

but you need some assistance.

Yes.

Maybe I can't find my size on the rack.

Right.

So you need to talk to a shop assistant.

Do you ever feel nervous approaching them?

Sometimes.

I don't want to bother them if they're busy.

Don't worry.

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It's literally their job to help you.

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You can start with, excuse me.

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Excuse me?

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That's like a magic phrase, right?

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It really is.

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It's polite, and it immediately gets their attention.

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Then you say, do you have this in a size medium?

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Do you have this in a size medium?

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Or in my case, probably,

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do you have this in a size large?

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Exactly.

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Or maybe you want a different color.

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Do you have this in black?

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Or do you have this in blue?

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So, do you have this in is the key phrase I need to remember.

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Yes.

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And there's another important question when you're shopping for clothes.

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The price, right?

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Well, yes.

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But also, you want to try on the jacket to make sure it fits properly.

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Ah, I need to find the fitting room.

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Exactly.

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So you ask, where is the fitting room?

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Where is the fitting room?

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Some places call it a changing room, too, right?

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Yes.

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Both terms are correct.

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Fitting room or changing room.

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They're the small rooms with mirrors where you try on clothes.

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Got it.

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Excuse me, do you have this enlarged?

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And where's the fitting room?

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Two essential shopping phrases.

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Now let's talk about a conversation that happens out on the street.

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On the street?

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What kind of conversation?

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When you're lost and need to ask for directions.

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Oh, no. I get lost constantly, especially in new neighborhoods.

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This is definitely important for me.

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Then this section is perfect for you.

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So how do you approach a stranger to ask for help?

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I start with that magic phrase again.

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Excuse me?

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Exactly.

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Excuse me is your best friend.

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Then you can say, where is the nearest...

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Where is the nearest?

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Like, where is the nearest subway station?

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Perfect.

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Or, where is the nearest bank?

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Or, where is the nearest pharmacy?

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That's really useful.

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And then what happens?

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They give me directions?

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Yes.

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And the directions usually use simple,

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common phrases like, go straight.

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Go straight.

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That means walk forward in the same direction.

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Correct.

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Or turn left and turn right.

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Turn left, turn right.

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Those are easy to understand.

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Sometimes they might say, it's on the corner.

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On the corner where two streets meet.

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Exactly.

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And if you're worried it might be too far to walk,

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you can ask one more question.

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What's that?

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Is it far?

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Is it far?

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That's simple.

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If it's far, I'll just take a taxi or an Uber.

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Smart thinking.

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So asking for directions isn't scary at all.

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Just, excuse me, where is the nearest bank?

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I can definitely say that with confidence now.

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Okay, Marco.

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What about talking with your friends?

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I love hanging out with my friends.

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Me too.

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But we need to make plans first.

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We need to invite them to do things.

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Right, like going to see a movie or getting dinner together.

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Exactly.

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So how do you ask a friend to go to the movies?

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Hmm, maybe, you want to watch a movie with me?

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That works.

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But a more natural way is,

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do you want to see a movie?

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Do you want to see a movie?

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That flows better.

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It does.

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Or if you want to be even more polite,

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you can say, would you like to see a movie?

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Would you like to...

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It's like ordering coffee again.

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I would like.

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Exactly.

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Would is a very polite word in English.

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You can use it for many invitations.

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So, would you like to grab dinner?

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Or would you like to go to the park?

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Perfect examples, Marco.

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And how do you answer when someone invites you?

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May if I want to go, I just say, yes.

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You can.

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But a more enthusiastic response is, that sounds great.

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That sounds great.

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I like that.

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It shows I'm genuinely excited.

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Exactly.

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But what if you're busy and can't go?

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Then I have to decline,

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but just saying no feels harsh.

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You're right.

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That's why we say, I'm sorry, I can't.

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I'm sorry, I can't.

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That's much better.

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And usually we give a brief reason.

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I'm sorry, I can't.

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I have to work late.

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Or, I'm sorry, I can't.

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I'm really tired tonight.

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Both are perfectly acceptable.

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So making plans is really about, would you like to?

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And then responding with, that sounds great.

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Or, I'm sorry, I can't.

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Simple, polite, and natural.

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Marco, I have another common situation for you.

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Tell me.

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Making a phone call, like calling a doctor's office or a hair salon to book an appointment.

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Oh, I get so nervous making phone calls.

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I can't see the person's face, so it feels harder.

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That's completely normal.

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Talking on the phone is definitely more challenging than face-to-face conversations.

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So, what do I say when I call?

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When you call, you say,

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Hello, I would like to make an appointment.

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There's, I would like again.

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It really is everywhere.

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It's probably the most useful phrase for daily life.

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So, I would like to make an appointment with Dr. Johnson.

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Perfect.

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And he'll ask me when I'm available?

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Yes.

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And you can suggest a day.

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How about Tuesday?

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Or you can ask, do you have any openings on Tuesday?

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Openings.

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That means available time slots, right?

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Exactly.

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Do you have any openings?

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Is asking if they have free time.

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What if I just want to know what time the place opens?

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Great question.

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You can call and ask,

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what are your opening hours?

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What are your opening hours?

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Or could I say, what time do you close?

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Yes.

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Both questions are very practical.

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You need to know if you can get there before they close.

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Especially if I need to pick up something important,

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like medicine from the pharmacy.

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Exactly.

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Always good to call ahead and check their hours.

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Okay, let's do one more conversation type.

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This one is about small talk.

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Small talk?

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What does that mean?

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Small talk means chatting about simple,

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light topics, like when you see a neighbor in the elevator or bump into a colleague.

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Ah, sometimes I see my neighbor Mr. Davis in the hallway,

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and I never know what to say.

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I just smile awkwardly.

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Smiling is good, But you can also say, how are you doing?

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How are you doing?

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Is that different from how are you?

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It means the same thing,

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just a bit more casual and conversational.

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And what's a good response?

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I'm good, thanks.

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And you?

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Or I'm doing well.

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How about you?

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I'm good, thanks.

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And you?

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That's nice and simple.

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Yes.

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And a very popular topic for small talk is the weekend.

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Oh, yes.

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Everyone looks forward to the weekend.

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So on Monday morning, you can ask, how was your weekend?

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How was your weekend?

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That's a really friendly question.

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It is.

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It shows you're interested in the other person's life.

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And when someone asks you,

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I can say, it was great,

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or it was nice and relaxing.

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Perfect.

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And if you did something specific, you can share.

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I went hiking, or I visited my family.

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And then I should ask, how about you, right?

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Yes, always ask back.

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It keeps the conversation flowing naturally.

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It's like ping pong, I ask.

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You answer.

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You ask, I answer.

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That's a perfect analogy, Marco.

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Conversation is exactly like ping pong, back and forth.

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Wow, Erica, we covered so many situations today.

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We really did.

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Ordering coffee, shopping for clothes,

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asking for directions, making plans with friends,

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phone appointments, and small talk.

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That's a lot of English,

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but these are all phrases I can actually use tomorrow.

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Exactly.

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And remember, everyone listening, you don't need perfect English.

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That's right.

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If you say, I want coffee instead of,

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I would like coffee, people will still understand you perfectly.

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The important thing is to try.

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Confidence matters more than perfection.

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But if you practice these polite phrases,

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you'll definitely feel more confident in your conversations.

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I completely agree.

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Marco, I'm going to practice right now.

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Excuse me, where is the fitting room?

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Still thinking about that jacket?

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I really do need a new winter coat.

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Good luck with your shopping,

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and thank you to everyone listening.

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We really hope these tips help you in your everyday conversations.

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Yes.

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Try to use one of these phrases today.

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Maybe at a coffee shop,

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or ask someone for directions just for practice.

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That's actually a funny but brilliant idea.

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Practice makes perfect.

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It really does.

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Well, Marco, I think our time is almost up.

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Time always flies when we're having these conversations.

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It really does.

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But before we go, we have a question for everyone listening.

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Yes!

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We want to know.

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What's a conversation you have every single day?

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Do you order food daily?

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Do you talk to your coworkers?

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Do you chat with your neighbors?

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Tell us in the comments.

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We want to know about your daily routine and which conversations are most important for you.

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Yes.

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We love reading your comments.

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It helps us understand what topics you need most.

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And please don't forget to subscribe to Easy English Class.

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Click that like button if you learned something useful today.

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And share this episode with your family and friends.

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Let's build an amazing community of English learners.

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That sounds wonderful.

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Thank you so much for listening, everyone.

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Thank you.

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Have a fantastic day and happy talking.

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See you in the next episode.

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Bye everyone.

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Bye.

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