Shadowing Practice: Everyday English for Beginners | Simple Daily Conversations - Learn English Speaking with Video
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hi i am looking for a part-time job welcome what kind of work something flexible weekends maybe
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what experience do you have i worked in retail before great many stores are hiring How many hours per week?
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Usually 15 to 20 hours.
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That is perfect for me.
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Do you have an updated resume?
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Not yet.
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I need to update it.
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We offer free resume help.
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Really?
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That is wonderful.
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Every Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m.
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I will come this Tuesday.
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here are some job listings to look at a bookstore is hiring yes
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and a coffee shop too i love books
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and coffee apply to both double your chances good advice thank you good luck sarah Hi!
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I need to print my resume?
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Sure.
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How many copies?
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Five copies, please.
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On regular paper or nice paper?
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What is nice paper?
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Heavier paper.
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Feels more professional. That one, please.
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Smart choice.
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Employers notice that.
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Can you check the formatting?
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Sure, let me look.
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It looks clean.
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Any suggestions?
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Your name is a little small.
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Can you make it bigger?
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Done.
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Now it stands out.
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Much better.
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Thank you.
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Do you need envelopes, too? For what?
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To keep your resumes clean and flat.
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Good idea.
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Five envelopes.
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Your total is $8.
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Here you go.
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Thank you.
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Good luck with the job search.
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I am so nervous about tomorrow.
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Let's practice.
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I will be the interviewer.
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Okay, go ahead.
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Tell me about yourself.
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I am hardworking and reliable.
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Good.
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Why do you want this job?
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I love books, and I love helping people.
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Great answer.
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What is your strength?
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I am very organized and friendly.
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And your weakness?
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I sometimes work too hard.
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Classic answer.
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Be more honest.
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Okay, I get nervous in new situations.
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But I am working on it.
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Add that.
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Good idea.
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Anything else?
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Smile.
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Make eye contact. And firm handshake?
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Yes.
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Not too tight, not too loose.
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Let me practice.
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Perfect handshake.
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I feel more confident now.
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You will do amazing tomorrow.
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Welcome, Sarah.
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Please sit down.
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Thank you.
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I am happy to be here.
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Why do you want to work here?
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I love reading and helping readers.
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What is your favorite book?
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Little Women.
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I read it every year.
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Great choice.
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Have you worked in retail?
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Yes, two years at a clothing store.
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What did you learn there?
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Customer service and teamwork.
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Those are important here, too.
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I am also very organized. Can you work weekends?
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Yes, Saturdays and Sundays.
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What about Friday evenings? That works, too.
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We pay $12 an hour. That sounds fair.
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When can you start?
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Next week.
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I like your enthusiasm.
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Welcome aboard.
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Really?
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I got the job?
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Yes.
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See you Monday for training.
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My wife just got a new job.
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Congratulations! Where?
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At the bookstore on Main Street.
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What kind of clothes does she need?
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Casual but neat.
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Khaki pants and a polo shirt? That sounds right.
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What size for her?
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Medium top, size 6 pants.
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This navy polo is very comfortable.
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She likes navy blue.
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And these khakis are wrinkle-free. That is convenient.
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Two polos and two pants? And comfortable shoes?
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These flats are great for standing.
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She will be on her feet all day.
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These have extra cushion inside.
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Perfect.
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How much for everything?
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$89 total.
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A good investment for her new job.
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She will look great.
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I am so excited to start.
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Welcome, Sarah.
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I am Chris.
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Hi, Chris.
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What do I do first?
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I will show you the sections.
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How many sections are there?
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Fiction, nonfiction, and children's books.
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Where do new books go?
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On the front display table. And returns?
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We reshelve them by author name.
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Alphabetical order?
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Exactly.
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A to Z.
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What about the register?
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I will show you after lunch.
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Is it hard to learn?
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No, very simple.
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Scan and bag.
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Do customers ask for recommendations?
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All the time.
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That is the best part.
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I would love that.
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You are a perfect fit here.
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Thank you, Chris.
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I am so happy.
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Welcome to the bookstore family.
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Excuse me, can you help me? Of course.
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What are you looking for?
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A book for my daughter's birthday.
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How old is she?
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She is turning 10.
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Does she like adventure stories?
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She loves them.
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How about Harry Potter?
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She already has those.
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Percy Jackson?
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Has she not read that one?
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It is about Greek mythology.
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Very exciting. That sounds perfect.
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Shall I gift wrap it?
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You do gift wrapping?
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Yes, free with every purchase.
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Yes, please, with a bow.
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Pink or purple bow?
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Purple, her favorite color.
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Here you go, all wrapped.
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It looks beautiful, thank you.
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Happy birthday to your daughter.
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You are great at this job.
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Greg, what a surprise!
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Sarah, you are wearing a bookstore polo.
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Today was my first day.
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How was it?
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I loved it.
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I helped a customer.
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What do they need?
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A birthday book for his daughter. That must feel good.
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It was the best part of the day. Are you working weekends?
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Saturdays and Sundays and Fridays.
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That is a good schedule.
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Tom and I are saving for Hawaii.
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The extra money helps.
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Plus, I get a book discount.
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How much?
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20% off all books.
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That is amazing for a reader.
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I already picked three books.
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Careful with the discount.
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You are right.
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Congratulations on the new job, Sarah.
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How was your first day?
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I loved every minute of it.
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Tell me everything.
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I organized shelves, I helped a customer.
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You were born for this job.
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Chris was so helpful with training.
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Was everyone nice? So nice.
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I am so proud of you.
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And I get 20% off books.
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Our bookshelves will be full.
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Maybe.
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The extra money helps.
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Closer to Hawaii every paycheck.
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I calculated six months faster.
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Six months?
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Because I want to swim in that ocean.
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After our swimming lessons.
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Yes, step by step To your new job and our Hawaii dream Cheers Cheers
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel A2 se basa en el vídeo “Everyday English for Beginners”. Las palabras que más se repiten: sarah, welcome, perfect, bookstore, polo. Este vídeo tiene 208 frases y 978 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 10:19. El hablante habla despacio, unas 95 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 83 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar. 58 de sus 208 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:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| resume verbo | /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ | reanudar, retomar |
| polo sustantivo | /ˈpoʊloʊ/ | polo |
| pants sustantivo | /pænts/ | pantalón, pantalones |
| wrap verbo | /ɹæp/ | envolver, fajar |
| organize verbo | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | organizar |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | felicidades, enhorabuena |
| hire verbo | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | contratar, emplear |
| discount sustantivo | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | descuento, rebaja |
| reader sustantivo | /ˈɹi.dɚ/ | lector, lectora |
| purple sustantivo | /ˈpɝ.pl̩/ | morado, púrpura |
| swim verbo | /swɪm/ | nadar |
| envelope sustantivo | /ˈɛnvə(ˌ)loʊp/ | sobre, envelop |
| clothing sustantivo | /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ | ropa, ropaje |
| format sustantivo | /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ | formato |
| lesson sustantivo | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | lección |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| get off verbo | bajarse | |
| go ahead verbo | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | venga, adelante |
| sit down verbo | sentarse |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- Do you have an updated resume?
- I need to print my resume?
- Can you check the formatting?
- Can you make it bigger?
- Do you need envelopes, too?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Superlativos the -est / the most … — lo más alto o lo más bajo de un grupo | the best |
| Verbo + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbos seguidos de la forma en -ing | love helping · love reading |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos días | am looking · are hiring · is hiring |
| Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicción | will come · will be · will do |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
- Los sonidos de “th”: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, cloth /klɒθ/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, fiction /ˈfɪkʃən/, shoe /ˈʃu/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: swim /swɪm/, scan /skæn/
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: envelope /ˈɛnvə(ˌ)loʊp/, adventure /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/, convenient /kənˈviː.niənt/, interviewer /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: resume /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/
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 resume, polo, pants.
¿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.