Shadowing Practice: English Conversation at Home - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Safety at Home Hey, buddy.
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Can we talk for a minute?
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Sure, Dad.
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What is it?
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Well, you're getting bigger, and there are some important rules we need to go over.
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Rules?
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Like no jumping on the couch?
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Well, yes, that's a good one.
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But these are even more important.
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First, see those little holes in the wall?
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The electrical outlets?
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Yeah, they look like tiny faces.
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They do.
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But they're not for playing.
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You must never, ever poke anything into them.
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Not your fingers, not toys, nothing.
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It can give you a nasty shock, and that's very dangerous.
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Understand?
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Not poke the tiny faces.
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Got it.
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Great.
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Next, in the kitchen.
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When Mom or I are cooking, especially when the stove is on, You need to stay a safe distance away
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The stove gets super hot And the pots can be full of hot food No touching, no playing near it, okay?
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Even if I want to see what's for dinner?
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Even then And speaking of the kitchen See those sharp knives over there?
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They are only for grown -ups You don't touch them, ever Okay, Dad.
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I won't touch them.
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Lastly, if someone knocks on the door and it's not Mom or me, you never open it.
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You come tell us immediately.
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Got it?
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Never open the door to strangers.
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And no poking faces, stay away from the hot stove, and no big knives.
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That's a lot of rules, Dad.
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They are, but they're all to keep my favorite superhero safe.
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Dishwasher problems.
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Uh, Mark, can you smell that?
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Smell what, honey?
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The dishwasher.
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It smells a bit.. off.
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And I think the dishes aren't getting as clean as they should be.
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The water isn't draining properly after the cycle, either.
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Oh, really?
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That's not good.
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It's been like this for a few days now.
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Hmm.
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I bet I know what it is.
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It's probably the filter.
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The filter?
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Yep.
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If it gets too clogged, it can cause smells and poor drainage.
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I've been meaning to check it.
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Well, it definitely needs checking now.
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All right.
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Let me take a look right now.
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It's a quick job, usually.
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Ah, there it is.
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Oh, wow.
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That is disgusting.
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No wonder it smelled.
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Told you.
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See all this food?
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It gets stuck here.
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There.
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All clean.
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That should fix the smell and the drainage problem.
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I'll run a quick empty cycle with some dishwasher cleaner to really freshen it up.
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You're a lifesaver, Mark.
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Thanks for taking care of that so quickly.
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No problem, love.
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Happy to help.
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A delicious breakfast.
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Mom, I'm hungry.
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How about we make something yummy together?
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What are we making?
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Breakfast egg muffins with veggies bacon
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and cheese it's like a mini onlet in a cup yay can i help of course
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first let's get our ingredients we need eggs some colorful peppers spinach bacon and yummy cheese
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can you get the muffin tin from the cupboard the one with 12 holes here it is Good job!
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Now let's crack the eggs.
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We need eight of them.
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Great!
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Now we whisk them.
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Perfect!
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Next, we need to add some shredded cheese.
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Can you sprinkle a little into the egg mixture?
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Sure, Mom.
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Excellent!
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Now, pour a little bit of the egg mix into each muffin cup.
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Now we add a few pieces of bacon, some pepper, and spinach to each one.
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Last, a tiny sprinkle of cheese on top.
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Wonderful!
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Now into the oven they go.
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We bake them until they are fluffy and golden.
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How long? About 15 minutes.
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While we wait, let's clean up our mess.
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They're ready!
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Look how beautiful they are and how good they smell!
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they look very good you made a delicious breakfast chef lily
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can you go tell your dad and tom that it's time to eat okay mom
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room space improvement What's wrong, honey?
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Our bedroom is getting really crowded, isn't it?
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Hmm, you're right.
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It's hard to move sometimes.
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We barely have room to breathe.
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Exactly.
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Especially this table and the chairs.
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Why are they even here?
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Good point.
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We could definitely move them out.
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It would free up so much floor space.
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and those suitcases by the wardrobe.
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They don't need to sit here permanently.
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Agreed.
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We can store those in the attic.
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What about the armchair and the bookshelf?
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They make the corner feel cramped.
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I think we should move them in the office.
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They would look much better there.
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So, the table and chairs, the suitcases, the armchair, and the bookshelf.
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That's a good start.
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It would open up the room so much.
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Yes, it would be amazing.
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And we can place the desk against the right wall.
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It would be a good option for saving space.
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Good idea!
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I can already feel the extra space.
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Let's get started.
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Wow, look at that.
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Is this the same bedroom?
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We've done a terrific job.
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A coffee stain.
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Ugh, I can't believe this.
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What's wrong, honey?
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You look upset.
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It's this shirt.
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My favorite white shirt.
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I spilled coffee on it.
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Oh, dear.
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A coffee stain?
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That's always tricky.
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Exactly.
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I tried to clean it right away.
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I used cold water and rubbed it, but it's still there.
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Look.
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Hmm, yes, I see it.
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It's a bit stubborn.
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Do you know how to remove coffee stains from white clothes?
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Don't worry.
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I can fix this.
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It's not as hard as you think.
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Really?
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It's quite simple.
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I'll mix a little bit of liquid dish soap with white vinegar and some cold water.
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Dish soap? For clothes?
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Yes, it works wonders on food stains.
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I'll apply that mixture directly to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes.
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Then I'll just wash it normally.
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Wow, I never would have thought of that.
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I just used plain water.
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Thank you, Sarah.
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You're a lifesaver.
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Sounds like you have a cold.
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Good morning, sweetie.
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How are you feeling today?
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Not very good, Mom.
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My nose is runny and my throat hurts a little.
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Oh, my poor little one.
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Sounds like you have a cold.
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Yeah.
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Don't worry.
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We'll get you feeling better.
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I'm going to make you a tea.
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I'll be right back.
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Here is your tea.
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It has honey and lemon.
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It's good for your throat.
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Thank you, Mom.
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It smells nice.
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Drink it slowly.
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It will warm you up.
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I also brought you a vitamin C tablet and a small zinc lozenge.
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They help your body fight off the cold.
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That sounds good.
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Swallow the vitamin C with a sip of tea.
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you can chew the zinc one it tastes a little like berries okay the berry one is good see not
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so bad now drink your tea
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and then I want you to rest we can watch your
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favorite movie later really yes really lots of rest is the
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best medicine i'll also bring some soup later thank you mom can you stay with me for a little while
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of course sweetie i'll stay right here just rest and relax okay mom i love you i love you too daniel
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an act of kindness Hey, kids.
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I need your help with something important.
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What is it, Mom?
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Can't it wait?
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I'm watching a nice TV show.
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Yeah, Mom.
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What's up?
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I understand, but this is really important.
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Remember Mrs. Miller, our neighbor?
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She's been sick lately, and I've picked up some groceries for her.
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I'd love for you both to come with me to deliver them.
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Ugh, do we have to?
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Can't you just drop them off?
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It's really important to help people in need.
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Especially those who have always been kind to us.
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Mrs. Miller used to bake cookies for you, remember?
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I loved her cookies!
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Yeah, she's always been nice and friendly.
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I think it would mean a lot to her.
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She's been feeling lonely and a friendly face can brighten her day Plus, I baked her a cake to cheer her up Fine,
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I guess I can go Great, I knew you'd come around Let's grab the groceries and the cake
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Do you think Mrs. Miller will really like us visiting her?
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Absolutely, it's always nice to know someone cares Especially when you're feeling down Oh, Sarah.
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What a lovely surprise.
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And you brought the kids.
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Hi, Mrs. Miller.
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We brought you some groceries and a little cake I baked.
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You're too kind.
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Come in, come in.
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I hope this helps.
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I know you've been under the weather.
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Oh, dear.
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You've brought me everything I needed.
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Thank you so much. And what's this?
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A cake?
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You're spoiling me.
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Mom makes the best cakes.
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It's a chocolate cake.
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Oh, I love chocolate cakes.
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Let's cut it and share it together.
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Thank you for brightening my day.
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The Utility Bill Mix -Up Mark, can we talk for a moment?
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Sure.
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What is it, honey?
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We just got a message from the utility company.
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They say we didn't pay our electricity and water bills this month.
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But I did pay them.
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I paid everything last week.
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Really?
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That sounds strange.
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Are you sure the payment went through?
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Yes, I'm sure.
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I checked my bank account.
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The money was taken out and I even have the receipt.
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Then it must be a mistake on their side.
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Maybe their system didn't update.
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That's what I think, too.
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But the message sounded serious.
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It said they might charge a late fee.
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Don't worry.
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If you have proof, they can't charge us.
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Did you save the email confirmation?
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Yes, I saved everything.
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I have the confirmation numbers and screenshots.
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Great!
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Let's call them tomorrow morning and explain the situation.
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I hope they fix it quickly.
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I hate when they send scary messages.
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It will be fine.
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We'll show them the receipts and they'll correct the error.
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Okay, thanks for helping me stay calm. Of course.
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We'll sort it out together.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Este vídeo tiene 263 frases y 1651 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 15:57. El hablante habla despacio, unas 104 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 82 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| honey sustantivo | /ˈhʌni/ | miel |
| stain sustantivo | /steɪn/ | mancha, lamparón |
| bake verbo | /beɪk/ | hornear, enhornar |
| dish sustantivo | /dɪʃ/ | vajilla |
| bacon sustantivo | /ˈbeɪ.kən/ | tocino |
| stove sustantivo | /stoʊv/ | estufa, calentador |
| groceries sustantivo | /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/ | comestibles, abarrotes |
| poke verbo | /poʊk/ | hurgar, hincar |
| bedroom sustantivo | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | alcoba, dormitorio |
| egg sustantivo | /ɛɡ/ | huevo, aguautle |
| knife sustantivo | /ˈnaɪ̯f/ | cuchillo |
| delicious adjetivo | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | delicioso, sabroso |
| throat sustantivo | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | garganta, gorja |
| filter sustantivo | /ˈfɪltɚ/ | filtro |
| utility sustantivo | /juːˈtɪlɪti/ | utilidad |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| clean up verbo | limpiar | |
| come around verbo | /kʌ.məˈɹaʊnd/ | entrar en razón |
| go over verbo | sentar, pasar | |
| go through verbo | atravesar | |
| mix up verbo | revolver | |
| pick up verbo | coger, asir | |
| take out verbo | sacar |
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | It's been · We've done · She's been |
| Consejo con “should” should + verbo — decir qué es buena idea | should be · should fix · should move |
| Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicción | won't touch · I'll run · I'll mix |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos días | you're getting · are cooking · aren't getting |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 47 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'll, you're, don't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “th”: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, cloth /klɒθ/, breathe /bɹiːð/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: dish /dɪʃ/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, sharp /ʃɑɹp/, shock /ʃɔk/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: utility /juːˈtɪlɪti/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, electrical /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/, permanently /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como honey, stain, bake.
¿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.