Shadowing Practice: Everyday Situations, Everyday English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Family and Everyday Life So, tell me about your family.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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Yes, I have one older sister and a younger brother.
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Are you close to your sister?
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Yes, we're very close.
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We talk almost every day.
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That's nice.
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What about your brother?
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We get along pretty well, but we're very different.
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Really?
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How are you different?
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He's very quiet, while I'm more outgoing.
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He loves staying in, but I prefer going out.
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Who do you take after in your family?
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I take after my dad.
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We're both easygoing, and we like spending time outdoors. And your brother?
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He takes after my mom.
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They're both quiet and patient.
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Do you all live close to each other?
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My parents live nearby, but my sister lives in another city.
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Do you get to see her often?
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Not as often as I'd like.
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But we keep in touch by phone.
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Do you have any family traditions?
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Yes!
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We always have dinner together on Sundays. That sounds lovely!
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It is!
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I really enjoy spending time with my family.
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It sounds like you're a very close family.
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We are.
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We don't always agree, but we're always there for each other.
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Work and Professional Life Hey, Mark.
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How's it going?
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Honestly, I'm a little stressed.
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I've got a lot on my plate today.
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Really?
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What happened?
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My boss just gave me another project, and I just have too much work.
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Oh, that's tough.
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Do you need a hand?
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Actually, yes.
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Could you help me with the report?
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Sure.
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I can take care of the first part.
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When do you need it? By tomorrow.
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I know it's short notice, but I'd really appreciate it.
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No problem.
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I'll do my best.
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Thanks.
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I owe you one.
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Don't mention it.
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By the way, how did the meeting with your boss go?
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Better than I expected.
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She said I'm doing a great job, but she wants me to take on more responsibility.
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That sounds like good news.
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I hope so.
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I'd really like to move up in the company.
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You definitely deserve it.
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Travel Good evening.
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How can I help you?
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Hi.
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Do you have any rooms available for tonight?
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Let me check.
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How many nights are you staying?
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Two nights.
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And how many people?
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Just me.
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We have a single room available.
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It's $85 a night.
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Okay.
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What does the room come with?
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It has a private bathroom, free Wi -Fi, a TV, and air conditioning.
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Sounds good.
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Is breakfast included?
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Yes, breakfast is included in the price.
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Great.
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I'll take it.
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Certainly.
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Could I see your passport, please?
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Sure.
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Here you are.
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Thank you.
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Here's your keycard.
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Your room is on the second floor.
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Thanks.
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Do I pay now or when I check out?
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You can pay when you check out.
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Perfect.
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What time is checkout?
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Checkout is at 11am.
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And what time is breakfast?
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Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 a .m in the restaurant on the ground floor.
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Perfect.
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Thanks for your help.
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You're very welcome!
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Enjoy your stay!
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Money and Finance Are you doing anything this weekend, Sylvia?
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Not much.
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I'm trying to save money these days.
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Really?
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Why?
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I'm saving up for a new car, so I'm trying not to spend too much.
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that's a good idea yeah i'm trying to cut back on
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things i don't really need like what eating out buying clothes and ordering things online
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i was spending too much i know what you mean it's easy to spend money without thinking Exactly.
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Last month, I ran out of money before the end of the month.
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I know what you mean.
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Did you have to borrow some money?
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Yeah, I borrowed some money from my mom to get me through the rest of the month.
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I see.
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How much do you think you can save each month?
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Maybe $300 if I'm careful.
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That's not bad.
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Every little bit adds up.
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True.
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I just need to stick to my budget.
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You can do it!
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And when you finally buy your car, you'll be glad you saved the money.
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Shopping for clothes Hi!
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Can I help you?
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Hi!
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I'm looking for a new jacket.
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I need something for fall.
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How about this one?
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It looks nice.
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I like it, but I'm not sure about the color.
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We have it in black, too.
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Oh, that's better.
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Can I try it on?
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Sure!
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The fitting rooms are over there.
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I like the jacket, but it's a little too tight.
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You should try on a bigger size.
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Good idea!
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Do you have this in a medium?
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Let me check.
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Yes, here you go.
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Let's try it on.
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This one fits much better.
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It looks amazing on you.
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How much is it?
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It's $80, but it's on sale today.
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It's $60 now.
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That's not bad.
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I think I'll go for it.
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Good choice.
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Let's go to the checkout.
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Are you paying by card?
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Yes.
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Great.
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Please tap your card here.
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Now, enter your PIN, please.
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Here you go.
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Keep your receipt in case you need to return it.
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Wonderful.
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Thanks for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy your new jacket.
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Dating and Relationships So, what's new with you, Lisa?
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Well, I'm seeing someone.
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Really?
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Tell me about him.
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His name is Daniel.
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We met at work a few months ago.
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How did you two hit it off?
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We started talking during lunch and realized we had a lot in common.
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How long have you been seeing each other? About three months.
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And how are things going?
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Pretty well.
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We have a lot of fun together, and he always makes me laugh.
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Sounds like you really get along.
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We do.
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I feel like I can be myself around him.
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Are you two official?
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I think so.
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Are you thinking about becoming serious?
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Maybe.
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I don't want to rush things, though.
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That makes sense.
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Just take your time and see what happens.
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Exactly!
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I'm just enjoying spending time with him.
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I'm happy for you.
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You deserve to meet someone nice.
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Thanks.
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I hope this one works out.
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I hope so, too.
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Food and restaurants.
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Good evening.
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Can I get you something to drink?
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Yes, please.
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I'll have a glass of orange juice.
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Just water for me, please.
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Still or sparkling?
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Still, please.
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Sure.
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I'll be right back with your drinks.
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Are you ready to order?
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Yes.
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I'll have the grilled steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
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How is the steak cooked?
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It's served medium, but we can cook it well done if you prefer.
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Medium is fine.
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What does the grilled chicken come with?
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It comes with rice, vegetables, and a small salad.
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Great!
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I'll go for the grilled chicken.
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Would you like to start with an appetizer?
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No, thanks.
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We'll skip the starter.
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No problem!
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Would you like anything else?
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No, thank you.
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That's all for now.
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Great!
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I'll bring your meals shortly.
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Excuse me, could we get the check, please? Of course.
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I'll bring it right over.
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Would you like to split the bill?
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No, it's okay.
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I'll get it.
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Are you sure?
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Yeah, it's on me.
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Oh, thank you!
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Home and household.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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You must be John.
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Are you here to see the apartment?
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Yes, that's right.
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Great.
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Let me show you around.
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It looks really nice.
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How much is the rent?
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It's $900 a month.
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Are the utilities included in the rent?
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No. You'll have to pay for electricity, water, and Internet separately.
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Okay.
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I can see the apartment is fully furnished.
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Does everything I see come with the apartment?
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Yes, it comes with a bed, sofa, table, chairs, and all the kitchen appliances.
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That's good.
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Is there a washing machine?
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Yes, there's one in the bathroom.
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Great!
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When is the apartment available?
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You can move in next Monday.
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That works for me.
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how much is the security deposit it's one month's rent okay and how long is the lease
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the lease is for one year i really like the apartment
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great if you'd like to rent it we can go over the details and sign the lease Sounds good.
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I'd like to move forward with it.
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Customer service.
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Hi, I'd like to return this coffee maker, please. Of course.
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Is there a problem with it?
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yes it doesn't work properly it turns off after a few minutes i'm sorry to hear
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that when did you buy it about a week ago do you have the receipt yes here it is thank you
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would you like a refund or would you like to exchange it for another one I'd like to exchange it, please.
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I really like this model No problem.
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Let me see if we have another one in stock Sure We have one left.
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Would you like to try this one before you take it?
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Yes, please.
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Could you plug it in?
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Of course Let's see
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it seems to be working fine great I'll take this one perfect I'll process the exchange for you
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health and well -being Hey, Mark.
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You don't look well.
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Are you okay?
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Not really.
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I haven't been feeling well since yesterday.
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Oh no!
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What's wrong?
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I've got a headache and I feel really tired.
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Do you have a fever?
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I'm not sure.
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I haven't taken my temperature yet.
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You should.
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Maybe you're coming down with something.
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I hope not.
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I have an important meeting tomorrow.
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You should take it easy today and get some rest.
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I know.
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I probably need to slow down a little.
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I've been working too much lately.
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Have you taken anything for your headache?
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Just some painkillers.
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But they haven't kicked in yet.
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If you're still feeling bad tomorrow, you should see a doctor.
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Yeah, you're probably right.
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And make sure you drink plenty of water.
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I will.
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Thanks for looking out for me. Of course.
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Take care of yourself.
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I'll try.
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I'm going to bed early tonight.
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Good idea.
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Hopefully, you'll feel better tomorrow.
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I hope so.
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Thanks.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Este vídeo tiene 300 frases y 1660 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 16:34. El hablante habla despacio, unas 100 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 88 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es fácil de seguir.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| jacket sustantivo | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | chaqueta, campera |
| lease sustantivo | /liːs/ | arrendamiento, arrendación |
| grill sustantivo | /ɡɹɪl/ | rejilla |
| checkout sustantivo | /ˈt͡ʃɛkˌaʊt/ | caja |
| cloth sustantivo | /klɒθ/ | tela |
| borrow verbo | /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ | pedir prestado, tomar prestado |
| headache sustantivo | /ˈhɛdeɪk/ | dolor de cabeza, cefalea |
| steak sustantivo | /steɪk/ | bistec, bisté |
| vegetable sustantivo | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | verdura, legumbre |
| receipt sustantivo | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | recepción, recibimiento |
| meal sustantivo | /ˈmiːl/ | comida, pitanza |
| rush verbo | /ɹʌʃ/ | correr, apurarse |
| household adjetivo | /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ | casero, hogareño |
| shortly adverbio | /ˈʃɔɹtli/ | pronto, en breve |
| wash verbo | /wɑʃ/ | lavar |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| check out verbo | investigar, chequear |
| get along verbo | llevarse bien con, avenirse |
| add up verbo | adicionar |
| come down with verbo | contraer, ponerse malo de |
| go out verbo | salir |
| go over verbo | sentar, pasar |
| slow down verbo | desacelerar, decelerar |
| turn off verbo | apagar |
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — una acción que empezó antes y continúa | have you been seeing · I've been working |
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | haven't taken · Have you taken · haven't kicked |
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | is included · is served |
| Consejo con “should” should + verbo — decir qué es buena idea | should try · should take · should see |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 63 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, I'll, I'd. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: rush /ɹʌʃ/, shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/, wash /wɑʃ/, mash /mæʃ/, furnish /ˈfɝnɪʃ/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, utility /juːˈtɪlɪti/, appetizer /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə/
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 jacket, lease, grill.
¿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.