Shadowing Practice: Basic English Dialogues You Can Use Every Day - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What is that strange noise?
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I hear it too.
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It sounds very bad.
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The engine light is on.
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I must safely pull over. Is this spot okay?
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Yes, the road is wide.
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Turn on the hazard lights.
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Good idea, they are on.
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What could be wrong?
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Does the engine work?
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No, it is completely dead. Is there any smoke?
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No smoke, that is good.
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Oh no, we have work.
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You should take the bus.
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Are you sure about this?
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Yes, I will handle this.
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Where is the bus stop?
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Just two blocks away.
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I will walk there now.
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I will call a tow truck.
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Please call me later today.
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Be careful on the bus.
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Excuse me, sir.
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Hello?
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Yes, how can I help?
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Does Route 7 stop here?
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Yes, it certainly does.
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Where does it go exactly?
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Directly to downtown.
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Perfect.
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That is my stop.
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Where do you work?
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The big office park.
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I work near there too.
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When is the next bus? In about five minutes.
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How much is the fare?
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Exactly $2 cash.
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Do I need exact change?
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Yes, the machine takes bills.
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I only have a five.
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I can make change.
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Really?
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Thank you so much.
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You are very welcome.
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Here is a five.
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Here are five ones.
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That is incredibly helpful today.
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Look, the bus is here.
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Finally, let's get on early.
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Roadside assistance?
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Hello.
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My car broke down.
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Are you safely pulled over?
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Yes, on Main Street.
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What happened to it?
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The engine just stopped.
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Will it turn on now?
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No, it is dead.
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Is there any smoke?
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No, just strangely quiet.
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I am sending a tow truck.
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How long is the wait?
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Approximately 30 minutes.
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That is very fast.
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Where is your preferred mechanic?
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Bob's Auto Shop nearby.
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Is it within 10 miles?
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Yes, just 5 miles.
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Your insurance covers this cost.
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Wow, a completely free tow?
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Yes, free of charge. That is great news.
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The truck is arriving soon.
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Thank you very much.
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Stay safely inside the car.
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I will wait right here.
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Good morning.
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You look tired.
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We had car trouble today.
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Oh no. A flat tire?
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No. The engine broke down. Where is Tom now?
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Waiting for the tow truck.
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How did you get here?
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I safely took the bus. Was the bus crowded?
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Very full, but fast.
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That is actually very smart.
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The car needs fixing fast.
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Auto repairs are very expensive.
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Let's hope it is cheap. Is the mechanic reliable?
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Yes, a very honest guy.
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Here is your morning coffee.
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I really need this today.
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Milk and sugar today?
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Just black coffee today.
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Wow, long day ahead.
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Yes, let's start working now.
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Hello, let me check the car. Is it looking bad?
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Just a broken water pump.
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Can you easily fix it?
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Yes, it is quite common. Is it heavily damaged?
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No, just an old part.
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When will it be ready?
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This afternoon around 4.
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How much is the total? About $200. Does that include labor?
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Yes, parts and labor.
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I will call you later.
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Thank you for your help.
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You can take a taxi now.
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I will call an Uber.
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There is coffee inside.
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I will quickly grab one.
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Table for one today?
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Yes, right by the window.
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Here is our healthy menu.
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What is the daily special?
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Grilled chicken avocado salad.
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Sounds delicious to me.
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It comes with lemon dressing.
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I will try that today.
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Would you like iced tea?
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Just sparkling water, please.
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Any warm bread today?
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No bread for me.
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Your food will be fast.
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Great.
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I am very hungry.
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Enjoy your fresh, healthy lunch.
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Everything looks perfectly fresh today.
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Farm-to-table ingredients.
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It tastes extremely good.
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Glad you greatly like it.
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Can I have the check?
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Coming right up.
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Good morning.
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You are late.
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Very late.
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My car died. That is terrible.
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Are you okay?
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Yes, just very tired today.
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Is the car fixed now?
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No, it is at the shop. When is it ready?
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Around 4 today.
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How did you get here?
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An Uber driver brought me. Was the traffic heavy?
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Yes, extremely busy morning.
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Do you need coffee?
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I greatly need a coffee.
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Our break room has plenty.
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I will go right there.
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Take a deep relaxing breath thank you for caring your meeting
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starts soon I will be ready quickly good luck today thanks I need it Excuse me,
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where is the bread?
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Aisle 4, right over there.
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Are these baguettes fresh today?
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Baked early this warm morning.
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Perfect.
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I will proudly take two.
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Need any fresh vegetables today?
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Yes.
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Where are the tomatoes?
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Right beside the green lettuce.
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These look very ripe today.
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Farm fresh from local growers.
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Sold by the pound?
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Yes, two dollars.
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Please weigh these tomatoes.
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Exactly two pounds.
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That is four dollars?
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Yes, four dollars.
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Any fresh green apples?
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Right behind you.
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Please weigh these apples.
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This is truly everything. Have a wonderful evening.
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You are finally home now.
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The car is fully fixed.
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How much did it cost?
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Two hundred.
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Not too bad.
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That is a big relief.
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How was the bus ride?
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Surprisingly easy and very relaxing.
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I am glad to hear.
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How was your Uber trip?
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Fast but very expensive today.
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At least we are home.
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What is for dinner tonight?
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A big fresh vegetable salad.
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Did you buy fresh bread?
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Yes, two crusty hot baguettes.
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I am incredibly hungry now.
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Let's cook together right now.
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What a crazy long day.
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Glad it is finally over.
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Tomorrow will be much better.

Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación de nivel A2 se basa en el vídeo “Basic English Dialogues You Can Use Every Day”. Las palabras que más se repiten: fresh, bus, coffee, fast, tow. Este vídeo tiene 193 frases y 910 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 10:08. El hablante habla despacio, unas 90 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 87 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es fácil de seguir. 60 de sus 193 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
safely adverbio/ˈseɪfli/seguramente, a salvamano
hungry adjetivo/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/hambriento, tener hambre
incredibly adverbio/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/increíblemente
greatly adverbio/ˈɡɹeɪ̯t.li/grandemente, enormemente
relax verbo/ɹɪˈlæks/relajar, aflojar
salad sustantivo/ˈsæl.əd/ensalada
weigh verbo/weɪ/pesar
vegetable sustantivo/ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/verdura, legumbre
tomato sustantivo/təˈmeɪ.toʊ/tomate, jitomate
mechanic sustantivo/mɪˈkænɪk/mecánico, mecánica
helpful adjetivo/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/servicial, adyuvante
repair verbo/ˈɹiːpɛɚ/reparar
downtown sustantivo/ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/centro, centro/núcleo urbano/ciudadano/citadino
arrive verbo/əˈɹaɪv/llegar, arribar
delicious adjetivo/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/delicioso, sabroso

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraSignificado
break down verbodescomponerse, averiarse
pull over verbohacerse a un lado, orillar

Frases que vale la pena repetir

Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:

  • Are you sure about this?
  • Yes, how can I help?
  • Do I need exact change?
  • Are you safely pulled over?
  • Where is your preferred mechanic?

Gramática en este vídeo

Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:

EstructuraEn el vídeo
Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicciónwill handle · will walk · will call
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos díasam sending · is arriving

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, avocado /ˌɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: strangely /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/, sparkling /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/
  • /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, avocado /ˌɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/
  • /z/ — sonora, no /s/: surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/, hazard /ˈhæzəd/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

  1. Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
  2. Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
  3. Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como safely, hungry, incredibly.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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