Shadowing Practice: On the Street - English Conversation - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Excuse me.
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Yes, can I help you?
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Do you know where a bus station is?
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Yes, there is one a few minutes away.
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Just go straight down this road, and when you get to the end, turn right.
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It's on the opposite side of the street.
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Great, thank you.
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No problem.
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I'm going in the same direction.
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Are you a visitor?
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Yes, I'm from Portland.
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So, is this your first time here?
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Yes, it's my first trip.
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I have a lot of friends here.
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What do you think of Los Angeles?
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Well, it's an incredible place.
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There are so many great restaurants, tons of live theaters, beautiful beaches, and the weather is perfect.
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But it lacks a good public transportation system, doesn't it?
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It does, unfortunately.
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But you can also rent a bike for short distances.
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It costs just $1.75 for 30 minutes.
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Or you can buy a day pass for $5.
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That's good to know.
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Thanks.
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Have you been to the new Beverly Cinema here?
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Oh, yeah.
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It's the one on Beverly Boulevard.
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When I went there, I saw Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade.
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That's a great theater.
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I love it there.
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I've also visited Santa Monica and thought it was really nice.
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The promenade was pretty cool.
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Oh yeah, Santa Monica is fantastic.
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Everyone wants to live there.
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Los Angeles has lots of cool places to visit.
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That's right.
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Disneyland is also on my bucket list.
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Hopefully I can make it there soon.
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I've been to Disneyland a ton of times.
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You can always have such a good time there, no matter how old you are.
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I couldn't agree more.
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This is such a big city with lots of things to do.
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I guess it's much bigger than Portland, right?
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Yes, it's much bigger.
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I've never been there.
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What's the city like?
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Portland is a fantastic place.
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It has a lot of green spaces and incredible scenery.
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It has a casual and laid-back vibe.
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I work in an office and wear jeans most of the times, and so does my boss.
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He will very seldom see someone in a suit on our city streets.
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It sounds like an interesting city.
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I hope to get a chance to visit it someday.
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Well, it was a pleasure talking to you.
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I need to go to the bakery now.
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Have a wonderful stay in L.A.
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Thanks again for your help.
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You were very kind.
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Don't mention it.
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I'm sorry to bother you, but do you know where I can buy a bus ticket here?
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Oh, you need to buy a tap card.
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It's available from that vending machine over there.
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How much is the fare?
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The regular base fare is $1.75 for boarding, or $7 for a day pass with unlimited rides.
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Okay, thanks a lot.
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You're welcome.
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Excuse me, how does this machine work?
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It's easy.
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Press any button to start.
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Now, would you like a one-way trip or a pass?
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I'd like two trips.
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Okay, buying a TAP card costs a dollar.
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Then you add the amount you want to put on it.
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That is $3.50 for two trips.
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So the total is $4.50.
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They accept cash or credit card.
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I'll pay by card.
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You can insert the card in that slot and pick the tap card from here.
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Wonderful.
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Thank you very much for your help.
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No problem.
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Where would you like to go?
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To the mall.
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You need to catch the 264.
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Oh, good.
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And when does it come?
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It runs in the half hour.
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I see.
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Is the bus ride long?
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It only takes 10 minutes.
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That's all?
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Yes, it's a pretty short trip.
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Are there always a lot of people on that bus?
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Only during rush hour.
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Oh, okay.
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Thank you.
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No problem.
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Have a good trip.
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Thanks.
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Excuse me, is this seat taken?
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No, it isn't.
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Do sit down.
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This is the first time I've gotten to sit down all day.
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My back is killing me.
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Where are you going, if you don't mind?
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Bracken Street.
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How about you?
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I need to get to the Sweet Street Mall.
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Do you know where I should get off the bus?
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Oh, that's four stops away.
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Make sure to keep your eyes on that digital screen.
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And when you see your stop coming up next, press on that red stop button.
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They're not always going to stop at all the stations if there's no one getting off or on.
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I see.
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Thanks.
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I'm going to battle the crowds at the big blowout sale.
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You've got more energy than I have.
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I'm going straight home into bed.
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Oh, that sounds nice.
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I've got to get a birthday present for a friend, though.
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Well, here's my stop. Have a good day.
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You too.
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Good luck shopping.
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Wow, what do you think about this weather?
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Oh, it's beautiful.
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We Angelenos are blessed with the best weather in the country.
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No doubt about it.
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Does it ever snow in LA?
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No, it never ever snows here.
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In winter, it is sunny during the day.
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But as night falls, you must wear a warm jacket.
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It is freezing near the beach.
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You must have heat in your house, or have wool blankets.
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I am not kidding.
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It gets cold at night.
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Spring is delightful.
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It's sunny and warm, or sunny and breezy.
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Summer is usually very hot.
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Are you from out of town?
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Yes.
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Oh, where are you from?
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Portland.
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Portland.
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Wow, you're far from home.
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What's the weather like there?
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In the spring, we get lots of rain showers, and the greenery begins sprouting in mid to late March.
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Around the first of July it stops raining.
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In Portland we typically have very low humidity during the summer.
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The summer in Portland is beautiful, very nice and awesome.
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And almost the only time of year when you can enjoy the great outdoors you're surrounded by.
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Summer is very mild though.
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The falls are very rainy.
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What are the winters like in Portland?
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Wet.
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Sometimes cold, but mainly wet.
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Snow happens, but isn't a given, and varies year to year.
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Please let me help you carry those bags, ma'am.
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They must be pretty heavy.
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Oh, thank you so much.
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I guess you can carry them if you want to.
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That's very kind of you.
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You are a real gentleman.
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There aren't too many young men like you nowadays.
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My parents taught me that a man should carry groceries and open the door for ladies.
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Well, what a treat.
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Your parents raised you very well.
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Hats off.
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My apartment is next to the post office, on the second floor.
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That's fine.
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So, are you in school?
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I'm studying to be a lawyer, ma'am.
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I'm in my first year.
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Some people who get into trouble are actually innocent, and I want to protect them.
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Well, you're a very kind and caring boy.
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I'm sure you'll make a fine lawyer someday.
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Your parents must be very proud of you.
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Hello.
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Is there something wrong with your car?
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Can I help?
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Hello.
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Well, yes, I was traveling from my workplace to my home.
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When the car suddenly stalled and wouldn't start.
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I think the engine stopped due to some internal failure.
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I'm not sure.
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There are no garages around for miles.
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Let me have a look.
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Maybe I can fix it.
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I used to be a mechanic a few years ago.
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Oh, really?
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That's great to hear.
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It would be wonderful if you could fix it.
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I think I fixed your car.
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It should be working now.
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You can try starting the engine.
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Really?
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How did you get it done so fast?
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Well, it was just a minor problem.
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Wow, the car started.
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You're a lifesaver.
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I really appreciate your help.
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How much do I owe you?
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Oh, there's no charge.
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It took me just a few minutes, and it was my pleasure to help you.
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How can I ever repay you for your kindness?
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I did nothing unusual.
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Anyone would have done the same thing in my place.
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A good deed is its own reward.
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Are you ready for another driving lesson, Mark?
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Yes, I am Mr. Fisher Okay,
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let's get in the car Check your mirrors and signal left before you move off Release the handbrake
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Watch out for buses and bikes So, which way do I go?
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First, go down to the very end of this road and turn right Okay,
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turn right at the end of the road Now we're going to go to the stop sign and make a left turn.
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Make sure you use your turn signal.
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Okay. Be careful.
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Go slow in the school zone and watch for the pedestrian crossing.
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Slow down and stop.
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Good.
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Now you can go again.
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Look at the bikers.
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Be careful as this is a shared lane.
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Let's see if he is turning right at the intersection.
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Oh yes, he is.
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Great.
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You can speed up now. Which way now?
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Pass the roundabout and take the first exit.
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Which lane should I be in?
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Change into the right lane when it's safe.
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And then turn right at the lights.
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Turn right at the supermarket. at the supermarket.
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Go straight down one block, then turn left.
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Okay, I think that's enough for today.
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You see where the man took the dog in the distance?
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There are a few parking spaces around there.
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Secure the car.
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Put the handbrake on and the gearbox in neutral.
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Switch off the signal.
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Very good parking.
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Hey, Stacy.
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Long time no see.
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How are you?
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Jessica!
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Well, well, I haven't seen you in a while.
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You look different.
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Have you changed your hair?
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Yeah, it's shorter.
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And I wear contacts now.
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Oh, and I've lost weight.
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Well, you look fantastic!
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Thanks, so do you!
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So, what have you been up to?
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Well, I've been working very hard.
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Got a new apartment, and I'm making better money now.
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Things have been going really good.
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What about you, Stacy?
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What have you been doing?
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Same old stuff, you know.
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I'm working in the same bank and still going out with Anthony.
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I've also been busy fixing up my place.
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Really?
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So how's your house coming along?
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It's almost done.
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My brother's helping me to keep the price down.
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How about you?
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Do you work at the same company?
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Yes, but I've been promoted to a managerial position.
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I'm very thrilled about this.
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That's amazing!
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Congratulations!
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Thanks.
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Are you still seeing Liam?
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No, we broke up last year.
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I'm seeing somebody else now.
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His name is Eric and we got engaged.
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That's great news!
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Congratulations for this too.
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Do you live in the area?
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Yes, I live around the corner.
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And if you want to come by, my penthouse is over on 1600 Park Avenue, 13th floor, suite 1320A.
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Feel free to come by anytime.
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I would love to do some catching up.
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Penthouse, huh?
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Well, alright, I will.
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Well, I need to get to work.
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Feel free to stop by anytime after 7pm, okay?
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Take care, Stacy.
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You too, bye!
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Hey, miss!
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Watch where you're going!
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You might hurt someone.
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What a rude and unpleasant man.
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Well, what did you expect?
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You walked into him.
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I think you're the one who's being rude.
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You should have apologized.
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You've got to stop texting when you're walking along the road.
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Oh, please.
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I can text wherever I want to.
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Stop taking his side.
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Texting while walking is a bad idea because you can get distracted and trip, fall, or run into something or someone.
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You put yourself at risk of getting into an accident, or you can hurt someone else.
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You can't walk along like that with your head down, expecting everyone else to walk around you.
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Stop overreacting.
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You're making a mountain out of a molehill.
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No, I think you are the one who takes things too lightly.
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If you must text while you're out, you should stop somewhere and get out of everyone's way.
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Oh, come on.
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You can't stop every time you want to look at your phone.
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Then at least keep checking ahead of you to make sure you're not going to walk into someone.
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Fine.
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You've gotten your point across.
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I'll be more careful from now on.
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Hello, officer.
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Is there something wrong?
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Ma'am, you parked in front of a hydrant.
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Your ticket is almost completed.
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What?
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You're giving me a ticket?
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Yes, ma'am.
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But I only went in the bakery to get some bread.
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It's very dangerous what you did.
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It's a safety violation.
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Look, I know I shouldn't have parked here, but I was only gone two minutes.
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Anybody would park here if the spot were empty without realizing the block was there.
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I've already written the ticket.
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I can't take it back.
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Surely you could cancel it if you wanted.
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It was literally one minute.
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One minute, two minutes.
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You can't park here.
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It's as simple as that.
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You even blocked the handicap ramp.
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But I just had to dash into the bakery to buy bread.
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Supposing you cancel it just this once?
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I don't care what you were doing.
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I can't cancel a ticket.
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It's more than my job's worth.
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You've got two weeks to pay.
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Okay, fine.
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How much do I need to pay?
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Fifty-one dollars.
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Fifty-one dollars?
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Oh my goodness!
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Thank you.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Este vídeo tiene 344 frases y 2229 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 19:09. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 116 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. El 85 % 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 |
|---|---|---|
| cancel verbo | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | tachar |
| sunny adjetivo | /ˈsʌni/ | asoleado, soleado |
| bakery sustantivo | /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ | panadería, tahona |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | felicidades, enhorabuena |
| theater sustantivo | /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ | teatro |
| mall sustantivo | /mɔːl/ | centro comercial, shopping |
| rude adjetivo | /ɹuːd/ | rudo, grosero |
| anytime adverbio | cuando sea, sea cuando sea | |
| someday adverbio | algún día | |
| fare sustantivo | /ˈfɛə/ | pasaje |
| supermarket sustantivo | /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ | supermercado |
| rush verbo | /ɹʌʃ/ | correr, apurarse |
| lesson sustantivo | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | lección |
| mirror sustantivo | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | espejo |
| innocent adjetivo | /ˈɪnəsənt/ | inocente |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| get off verbo | bajarse |
| sit down verbo | sentarse |
| break up verbo | separar, cisionar |
| catch up verbo | enredar |
| come along verbo | avanzar, marchar |
| come up verbo | salir a relucir |
| get out of verbo | salirse de, ponerse fuera de |
| slow down verbo | desacelerar, decelerar |
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 | I've been working · have been going |
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | I've also visited · I've been · I've never been |
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | are blessed · I've been promoted |
| Oraciones de relativo who / which + oración — información extra sobre una persona o cosa | people who get · one who takes |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 61 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, you're, I've. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “th”: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, thrill /θɹɪl/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/, violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
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 cancel, sunny, bakery.
¿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.