Shadowing-Übung: 🥞 Short Stack or Full Stack? Ordering Pancakes at an American Diner | Slow and Easy English Story - Englisch Sprechen Lernen mit Video
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Welcome to English Listening Channel.
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Hello everyone!
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Today we're going to look at a conversation at an American diner.
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In this video, you will follow a simple and practical story between two friends and the diner staff.
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Don't worry, I will speak slowly and clearly, so please relax and enjoy the story.
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Before we start, I have a small question for you.
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Please listen carefully to find the answer.
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This will help you understand English more deeply.
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So here is today's question.
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Real maple syrup comes from trees.
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How many buckets of tree water do you need to make one bucket of maple syrup?
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The answer is mentioned in the conversation.
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If you find the answer, please write it in the comment section.
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By writing your answer in English, you can improve your English skills even more effectively.
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All right, let's start the video.
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Are you ready?
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Okay, let's begin.
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Here we are.
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This is my favorite diner.
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I'm so hungry.
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I didn't eat breakfast today.
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look at the menu they have short stack and full stack what does
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that mean short stack
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and full stack a stack just means pancakes on top of
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each other short stack is a small number full stack is
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a big number how many pancakes are in a short stack it is different at every diner but in most American diners,
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a short stack is two or three pancakes.
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A full stack is more, like four or five.
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Oh, look.
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Here, the short stack is three and the full stack is five.
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Five pancakes.
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I want the full stack.
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Wait, Ellie.
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I have to warn you the pancakes here are really big, really big.
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I don't care.
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I'm so hungry.
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I can eat five pancakes easily.
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Okay, okay.
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I told you.
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What are you going to get?
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I'm not that hungry.
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I'll just get a short stack.
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This diner also has really good coffee.
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It's strong, but not too strong.
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Good.
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I need something strong this morning.
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I'm still sleepy.
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There's an old music machine in the corner too.
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This place feels like an old movie.
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I love that.
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It makes the food taste even better somehow.
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What are those other people eating?
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That looks good too.
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That's an omelet.
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It's eggs with cheese and vegetables inside.
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Maybe I'll try that next time.
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Today I want pancakes.
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Good choice.
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You can't go wrong with pancakes here.
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Actually, can you order for me?
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I need to go to the bathroom first.
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Sure.
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Short stack and black coffee, right?
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Yes, that's right.
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I'll be right back.
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Go, go.
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The waiter is coming.
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Good morning.
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I'm Frank.
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I'll be your waiter today.
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Nice to meet you, Frank.
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Are you ready to order?
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Yes, I'll have the full stack, please.
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The full stack?
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Are you sure?
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Our pancakes are as big as the plate.
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I'm very hungry.
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I didn't eat breakfast.
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Okay, one full stack.
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And your friend?
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He's in the bathroom.
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He wants a short stack and a black coffee.
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No problem.
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Do you want the table syrup or the real maple syrup?
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The real one is $2 more.
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What's the difference?
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Why is it $2 more?
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It is different at every diner.
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But in most American diners, the syrup on the table is not real maple syrup.
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It's mostly sugar and water.
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Oh, really?
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I thought it was all the same.
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Real maple syrup comes from trees.
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Farmers get sweet tree water from maple trees and then they cook it for a long time.
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How do they make it?
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You need about 40 buckets of tree water to make one bucket of syrup.
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Forty?
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That's a lot of buckets for one bucket of syrup.
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Yes, $40.
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That's why it costs more.
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It takes a lot of trees and a lot of time.
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Wow.
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I want to try the real one then.
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$2 is okay for that.
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Good choice.
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Most people love it once they try it.
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I can't believe it's 40 to 1.
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That's such a big number.
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I know.
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I didn't believe it at thirst either.
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Please give me the real maple syrup then.
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Okay.
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One full stock with real maple syrup and one short stock with black coffee.
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Perfect, thank you.
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Do you want anything else?
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We also have bacon or sausage on the side.
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Maybe just some bacon.
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That sounds nice with the pancakes.
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Good choice.
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Bacon and pancakes go really well together.
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My friend will probably want some too when he's back.
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No problem.
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I'll bring extra bacon for the table.
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Thank you, Frank.
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You're very helpful.
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I'll bring your coffee first.
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The food will take a few minutes.
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Thank you so much, Frank.
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Wow!
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I love watching the pancakes cook.
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Can I ask you something?
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Sure, go ahead.
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I'm Rosa.
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Nice to meet you.
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I'm David, by the way.
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How do you know when to flip a pancake?
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I always flip mine too early.
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Most cooks use the same trick.
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Look at the top of the pancake.
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Do you see the little bubbles?
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Yes, I see small bubbles all over the top.
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When the bubbles pop and stay open, it's time to flip.
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That means the bottom is ready.
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Oh, that's smart.
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I always flip when I just see the bubbles start.
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That's too early.
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Wait until they pop and don't close again.
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I'll remember that.
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My pancakes at home always look terrible.
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The first pancake is often not pretty.
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Many cooks call it a test pancake because the pan is not ready yet.
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Really?
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That makes me feel so much better.
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Do you mix the pancake mix a lot before you cook it?
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Yes, I mix it until it's very smooth.
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That's the problem.
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Don't mix too much.
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A few small bits of dry flour are okay.
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Really?
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I thought that was bad.
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If you mix too much, the pancake gets flat and hard.
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A few small bits are fine.
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This is so helpful.
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Bubbles for flipping and don't mix the pancake mix too much.
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That's it.
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Two easy tricks and your pancakes will be much better.
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Thank you so much.
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I have to try this at home.
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Practice makes it easier every time.
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I will.
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This is going to change my breakfast forever.
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One more thing.
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Here, I use a little butter on the grill, not too much oil.
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Why is that better?
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Butter gives the pancake a nice golden color and a little more flavor.
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I usually just use oil because it's easier.
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Oil is fine, but butter makes a small difference in the taste.
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I'll buy some butter today, then.
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Thank you for all the tips.
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Enjoy your food.
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Your friend's order is almost ready.
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Thanks again, Rosa.
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I should get back to my table.
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I'm back.
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Sorry that took so long.
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No problem.
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I ordered for both of us.
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Your coffee is coming.
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Thank you.
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Guess what?
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I talked to the cook.
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Her name is Rosa.
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What did she say?
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She told me to watch the bubbles on top.
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When they pop and stay open, you flip it.
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That's smart.
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My first pancake at home is always ugly.
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I usually just throw it away.
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Rosa said the first one is a test pancake.
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Even cooks do that.
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It happens to everyone.
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Really?
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That makes me feel so much better.
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I always think I'm doing something wrong.
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No, it's normal.
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The pan is not the right temperature yet for the first one.
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I always feel bad about it, but now I won't worry anymore.
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She also said she uses butter here, not oil.
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It gives the pancakes a nice golden color.
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I always use oil at home.
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I never thought about butter.
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Me neither, until today.
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I'm excited to try all of this.
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Look, David.
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Look at that table. Where?
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The little kid next to us.
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Look at those tiny pancakes.
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Oh, wow.
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Those are so small and cute.
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In America, people call those silver dollar pancakes.
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They are as small as an old coin.
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Silver dollar pancakes.
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I love that name.
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They're small, so kids can eat them more easily.
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I want to try making those small ones at home, too.
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We should try everything.
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Bubbles, the pancake mix, and small pancakes.
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This is turning into a real pancake lesson.
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I know.
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Who knew breakfast could teach us so much?
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We're going to have the best pancakes ever next time.
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I hope so.
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This diner is giving us a full cooking class today.
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Oh my goodness.
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Look at this plate.
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I told you.
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Five pancakes and each one is huge.
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It's bigger than my face.
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It's falling off the plate.
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See?
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I warned you at the start.
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I didn't believe you.
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Now I believe you.
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How's the real maple syrup?
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Did you try it yet?
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Wait, let me try it now.
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Oh, wow!
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This tastes so different.
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Different from the sugar water kind?
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Yes, it tastes so much better.
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Frank told me something amazing about it.
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Frank?
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Oh, the waiter.
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What did he say?
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You need about 40 buckets of tree water for one bucket of syrup.
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I still can't believe that number.
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40 buckets?
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Wow.
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That is why it tastes so special.
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This first bite is amazing.
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The pancakes are so soft inside.
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Mine are good too.
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A short stack is really the perfect size for me.
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The bacon is really good with these, by the way.
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I love bacon with pancakes.
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It's a little salty and a little sweet together.
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I need more syrup.
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Wait, put a little at a time.
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The bottom pancakes will get too wet.
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Oh no!
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Look, now my plate is full of syrup.
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I told you, a little at a time.
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Now it's everywhere.
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Okay, I understand now.
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Next time, just a little bit.
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I'm almost done with my short stack already.
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It really was the perfect size for me.
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Three pancakes left and my stomach is already full.
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Maybe you should stop for a minute.
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Maybe I'll just look at the rest for a minute.
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Excuse me, my phone is ringing.
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Let me check who it is.
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Go ahead.
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It's my sister.
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I need to take this call.
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Give me five minutes.
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Sure, go ahead.
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I'll try to eat some of this mountain of pancakes.
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Don't eat too fast.
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I'll be right back.
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Hi again.
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How is everything?
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Do you need anything else?
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I need help.
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I can only eat two of these five pancakes.
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That happens all the time with the full stack.
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I feel bad leaving three pancakes on the plate.
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Don't feel bad.
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I can bring you a box.
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Yes, please.
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Can I get a box for this? Of course.
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I'll bring one right away.
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Thank you.
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What's the best way to warm these up later?
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Most people use the microwave, but don't.
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It can make the pancakes hard, a little like rubber.
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Really?
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What should I use instead?
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Put them in the toaster.
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They'll be warm and soft again, just like new.
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In the toaster?
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Like bread?
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Yes, exactly like bread.
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It makes the outside a little crispy and the inside soft.
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That's such a good idea.
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I never thought of that.
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A lot of people freeze extra pancakes and toast them later for a quick breakfast.
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I love that.
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I'll try it with these tomorrow.
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Here's your box.
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Take your time to pack them up.
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Thank you so much, Frank.
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This was such a fun meal.
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Full stock is fun for the first 10 minutes, and then it's a lot of work.
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You're right.
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My stomach is very happy, though.
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I'm glad.
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Come back and see us again soon.
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We will.
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Thank you for all the tips today.
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Did your friend enjoy his short stack?
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He's outside on the phone.
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He finished his short stack very fast.
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Smart man.
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Short stack is a good choice for most people.
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Yes.
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Next time, I'll order the short stack, too.
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Well, now you know for next time.
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Have a good rest of your day.
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You too, Frank.
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Thanks again for everything.
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Sorry about that.
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My sister just had a question.
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No problem.
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Look what I have.
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Is that a box?
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Did you not finish the full stack?
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I ate two pancakes.
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Three are in this box.
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I told you it was big.
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You were right.
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Next time, short stack.
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I knew you would say that.
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What should I do with these three pancakes?
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Eat them for dinner.
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In America, breakfast for dinner is a fun family night.
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Pancakes at night?
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That sounds strange, but fun.
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It's really common here.
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Eggs and pancakes for dinner sometimes.
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I love that.
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Pancakes for breakfast and pancakes for dinner.
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Frank told me to warm them in the toaster, not the microwave.
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In the toaster?
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That's a good idea.
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It keeps them soft inside.
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Yes, and the outside gets a little crispy, too.
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This weekend, let's make our own pancakes at home.
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Yes, we can use Rose's tricks.
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Watch the bubbles and don't mix too much.
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Exactly.
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And maybe we'll try the small silver dollar ones, too.
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That would be so fun.
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A pancake breakfast at home.
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We can buy real maple syrup at the store next time.
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That sounds much easier than making it ourselves.
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Yes, for sure.
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Okay, let's go.
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Deal.
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Let's go home and rest first.
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My stomach needs a break.
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Good idea.
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Thanks for a great morning, Ellie.
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Thank you, David.
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And next time, short stack for me too.
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I'm glad you finally believe me about the size here.
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I do now.
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I learned so much today about food and about myself.
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What did you learn about yourself?
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I always order too much when I'm hungry.
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That's true for many things, not just pancakes.
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True.
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Come on, let's get in the car before I fall asleep.
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After all that food, a little nap sounds perfect.
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How was it?
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I hope this video helped you improve your English.
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Now, let me ask you the question from the beginning one more time.
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Real maple syrup comes from trees.
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How many buckets of tree water do you need to make one bucket of maple syrup?
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The answer was mentioned in the video.
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Did you find it?
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If you did, please write your answer in the comments section.
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By practicing English output like this, you can improve your English skills more efficiently.
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On this channel, I share stories in slow and easy English, with small but useful tips to help you learn.
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I will keep uploading videos like this, so if you enjoyed it, please subscribe to the channel.
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Alright, that's all for today.
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I hope to see you in the next video.
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See you next time.
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Bye!
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Wortschatz und Sprechhinweise zu dieser Lektion
Dieses Video enthält 412 Sätze und 2475 Wörter zum Nachsprechen. Der gesprochene Teil dauert 19:26. Der Sprecher spricht gleichmäßig mit etwa 127 Wörtern pro Minute – ein angenehmes Tempo fürs Shadowing. 83 % der Wörter gehören zu den 3.000 häufigsten im Englischen; den Rest solltest du dir vor dem Üben ansehen.
Wichtiger Wortschatz in diesem Video
15 lernenswerte Wörter aus dem Video, mit Aussprache und Bedeutung:
| Wort | Aussprache | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| stack Substantiv | /stæk/ | Stapel, Feime |
| syrup Substantiv | /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ | Sirup |
| maple Substantiv | /ˈmeɪpl̩/ | Ahorn |
| bucket Substantiv | /ˈbʌkɪt/ | Eimer, Kübel |
| bubble Substantiv | /ˈbʌbəl/ | Blase |
| butter Substantiv | /ˈbʌtɚ/ | Butter, Anke |
| flip Verb | /flɪp/ | umdrehen, wenden |
| bacon Substantiv | /ˈbeɪ.kən/ | Speck, Bauchspeck |
| hungry Adjektiv | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | hungrig, Hunger haben |
| trick Substantiv | /ˈtɹɪk/ | List, Falle |
| stomach Substantiv | /ˈstʌmək/ | Magen |
| waiter Substantiv | /ˈweɪ̯təː/ | Kellner, Kellnerin |
| egg Substantiv | /ɛɡ/ | Ei, aai |
| helpful Adjektiv | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | hilfreich, hilfsbereit |
| skill Substantiv | /skɪl/ | Fähigkeit, Fertigkeit |
Phrasal Verbs, die du hören wirst
| Wort | Aussprache | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| go ahead Verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | vorausgehen |
| come back Verb | zurückkommen, zurückkehren | |
| get back to Verb | sich melden |
Grammatik in diesem Video
Die Strukturen, die der Sprecher am häufigsten verwendet, mit den genauen Worten aus dem Video:
| Struktur | Im Video |
|---|---|
| Passiv be + Partizip Perfekt – wichtig ist, was geschieht, nicht wer es tut | is mentioned · was mentioned |
| Ratschlag mit „should“ should + Verb – sagen, was eine gute Idee ist | should get · should try · should stop |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop … + -ing – Verben, auf die die -ing-Form folgt | love watching · keep uploading · consider joining |
| Komparativ -er than / more … than – zwei Dinge vergleichen | bigger than · easier than |
Aussprache, auf die du achten solltest
Der Sprecher verwendet 55 Kurzformen und abgeschwächte Formen, zum Beispiel I'll, I'm, don't. Sprich sie in der kurzen Form, so wie du sie hörst.
- Die „th“-Laute: smooth /smuːð/, thirst /θɝst/
So übst du mit diesem Video
- Höre dir das ganze Video einmal an, ohne zu sprechen, und notiere die Wörter, die du nicht kennst.
- Sprich Satz für Satz in normaler Geschwindigkeit nach und wiederhole jeden, bis dein Rhythmus zum Sprecher passt.
- Nimm dich auf und vergleiche mit dem Original; achte dabei auf Wörter wie stack, syrup, maple.
Was ist die Shadowing-Technik?
Shadowing ist eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Sprachlerntechnik, die ursprünglich für die professionelle Dolmetscherausbildung entwickelt und durch den Polyglotten Dr. Alexander Arguelles populär gemacht wurde. Die Methode ist einfach aber wirkungsvoll: Du hörst englisches Audio von Muttersprachlern und wiederholst es sofort laut — wie ein Schatten, der dem Sprecher mit nur 1–2 Sekunden Verzögerung folgt. Anders als passives Hören oder Grammatikübungen zwingt Shadowing dein Gehirn und deine Mundmuskulatur, gleichzeitig echte Sprachmuster zu verarbeiten und zu reproduzieren. Studien zeigen, dass es Aussprachegenauigkeit, Intonation, Rhythmus, verbundene Sprache, Hörverständnis und Sprechflüssigkeit signifikant verbessert — was es zu einer der effektivsten Methoden für die IELTS Speaking-Vorbereitung und reale englische Kommunikation macht.