Shadowing Practice: Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 16 Phone Message - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening One.
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One.
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Hey George, this is Sam calling.
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I just wanted to say how happy I was to hear about your promotion.
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That's great news.
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You really deserve it.
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Two.
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Hi, Terry.
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It's Paula.
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I am so sorry I wasn't able to come to your party.
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I heard it was really fun.
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Unfortunately, I got food poisoning and I just couldn't make it.
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3. Hello, this is Dr. Simpson's office calling for Mrs. Graham.
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This is just to remind you that you have an appointment on Friday at 2 :30.
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4. This is Mr. Kent from Washington High School.
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I am calling about Tracy.
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Unfortunately, she has been absent from school again.
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Could you please call me back to confirm that she has an excuse to miss school?
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5. Hey, it's Wendy.
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It's Andrea's birthday on Friday.
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I was thinking maybe we could organize a surprise party for her.
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What do you think?
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6. David.
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This is Kayla.
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How are you?
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Are you doing anything on Saturday?
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There's a great jazz group in town.
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I know you're into jazz.
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So I thought you might like to go.
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Listening to 1.
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Rob, this is Olivia calling.
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It's 2 :30.
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You said you'd meet me at 1 :30 in front of the restaurant.
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Well, I'm not going to wait any longer.
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And please don't bother calling me again.
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2. Hi, this is Nathan from the computer store.
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I've been trying to repair your hard drive, but unfortunately, I'm unable to fix it.
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It looks like you're going to have to get a new hard drive or a new computer.
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Let me know when you want to come in to pick up your laptop, and I can help you decide what to do next.
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3. Paul, this is Anne.
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It's 8 p .m and I'm still tied up at the office, so I don't think I'll be able to join you for dinner tonight.
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I feel really bad about it, but we'll definitely have dinner tomorrow night, promise, bye.
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4. This is Brandon King from apartment 1201.
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Calling for Kelly.
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I'm afraid I had a slight accident in the parking lot and did some damage to your car.
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I'm really sorry about it but I'm sure that my insurance company will pay for the repairs.
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Please give me a call when you get in.
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You can reach me at 555 -4026.
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5. Hi, Donna.
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It's me, Emily.
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You'll never guess where I am.
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I'm at the airport with George and the kids.
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All four of us are here this time.
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Isn't that great?
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Hope you've got enough room for us!
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We'll be at your place by 6 o 'clock.
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Don't worry about dinner.
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We can just send out for some pizza.
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Our treat!
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6. Hello, I'm calling for the Burtons.
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This is Mrs. Parker from across the street.
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Your daughter got into my yard today and picked half my flowers.
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I'd say it's going to cost about $250 to replace them not to mention my time and effort.
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Call me as soon as you get this message.
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The number is 916 -5741.
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Listening to 1.
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Rob, this is Olivia calling.
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It's 2 :30.
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You said you'd meet me at 1 :30 in front of the restaurant.
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Well, I'm not going to wait any longer.
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And please don't bother calling me again.
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Two.
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Hi, this is Nathan from the Computer Store.
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I've been trying to repair your hard drive, but unfortunately, I'm unable to fix it.
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It looks like you're going to have to get a new hard drive or a new computer.
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Let me know when you want to come in to pick up your laptop, and I can help you decide what to do next.
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3. Paul, this is Anne, it's 8 :00 PM and I'm still tied up at the office.
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So I don't think I'll be able to join you for dinner tonight.
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I feel really bad about it, but we'll definitely have dinner tomorrow night, promise.
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Bye.
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4. This is Brandon King from apartment 1201.
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Calling for Kelly.
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I'm afraid I had a slight accident in the parking lot and did some damage to your car.
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I'm really sorry about it but I'm sure that my insurance company will pay for the repairs.
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Please give me a call when you get in.
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You can reach me at 555 -4026.
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5. Hi, Donna.
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It's me, Emily.
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You'll never guess where I am.
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I'm at the airport with George and the kids.
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All four of us are here this time.
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Isn't that great?
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Hope you've got enough room for us!
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We'll be at your place by 6 o 'clock.
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Don't worry about dinner.
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We can just send out for some pizza.
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Our treat.
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6. Hello, I'm calling for the Burtons.
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This is Mrs. Parker from across the street.
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Your daughter got into my yard today and picked half my flowers.
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I'd say it's going to cost about $250 to replace them not to mention my time and effort.
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Call me as soon as you get this message.
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The number is 916 -5741.
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Listening 3.
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1. Hello?
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Computer Technologies.
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Hello, could I speak to Pamela Gordon, please?
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I'm sorry, she's in a meeting right now and won't be available until this afternoon.
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Can I take a message?
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Yes, this is Julie calling from Dr. Beekman's office.
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Is that J -U -T -O?
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L -I -E?
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or J -U -N D -Y.
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It's Julie.
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J -U -L -I -E.
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Got it.
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Great.
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Please let her know that we'd like to change her appointment on Thursday from 9 :45 to 10 :30.
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"All right.
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Needs to change appointment time and your phone number, please?" It's 834 - 5627.
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5 -6.
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27. That's right.
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Okay.
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I'll pass along the message.
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Two.
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Good afternoon, First National Bank.
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Yes, is Jane Taylor there, please?
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I'm sorry, she's at lunch right now.
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Could I leave a message for her?
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Yes, of course.
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This is Brian from Jimmy's Shoes.
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Alright, can I have your phone number?
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It's 477 -3316.
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477 -3316.
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That's right.
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Please tell her that the shoes she ordered are in, and she can pick them up anytime.
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Okay, Brian.
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Got it.
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I'll give her the message just as soon as she gets back from lunch.
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Thank you.
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3. Hello, Chicago Language Center.
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Yes, can I speak to Mr. Garcia, please?
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He's teaching a class right now.
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Would you like to leave a message?
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Sure.
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My name is Jeff Lee.
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I'm in his 7 .30 Spanish class, but I'm not going to be able to make it tonight.
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Hold on, is that spelled L -E -E?
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Actually, it's L -E -I -G -H.
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Ah, okay.
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And my number is 627 -6082. Is that 627 -6082?
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That's right.
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Anyway, I can't come to Spanish class tonight because I have to work late.
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Can you tell Mr. Garcia that, please?
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Sure.
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Thanks.
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4. Hello, Benny's Cafe.
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Hi.
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Is Benny there?
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No, he just stepped out to the bank.
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O. Could you give him a message please?
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Sure.
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This is Jessica Brown from PitWorld.
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Did you say Pet World?
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That's right.
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And I'm Jessica Brown.
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The number here is 867 -5309 867 -5309.
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Right.
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He was talking about bringing his cat in for a shampoo and haircut.
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Please tell him he can come on Saturday morning around 11 o 'clock.
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Okay.
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Come on Saturday morning, 11 a .m., shampoo and haircut.
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That's for Benny's cat and not for Benny, right?
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Correct.
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I'll tell him as soon as he gets back from the bank.
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Thanks a lot.
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Listening 3.
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One.
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Hello?
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Computer technologies.
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Hello, could I speak to Pamela Gordon, please?
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"I'm sorry.
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She's in a meeting right now and won't be available until this afternoon." Can I take a message?
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Yes, this is Julie calling from Dr. Beekman's office.
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Is that J -U -L -I -E?
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or J -U -D -Y.
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It's Julie.
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J -U -L -I -E.
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Got it.
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Great!
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Please let her know that we'd like to change her appointment on Thursday from 9 .45 to 10 .30.
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Alright, needs to change appointment time and your phone number please?
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It's 834 - 5627.
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5 6.
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Two seven.
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That's right.
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Okay.
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I'll pass along the message.
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Two.
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Good afternoon, First National Bank.
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Yes, is Jane Taylor there, please?
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I'm sorry, she's at lunch right now.
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Could I leave a message for her?
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Yes, of course.
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This is Brian from Jimmy's Shoes.
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Alright, can I have your phone number?
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It's 477 -3316.
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477 -3316 That's right.
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Please tell her that the shoes she ordered are in, and she can pick them up anytime.
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Okay, Brian.
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Got it.
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I'll give her the message just as soon as she gets back from lunch.
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Thank you.
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3. Hello, Chicago Language Center.
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Yes, can I speak to Mr. Garcia, please?
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He's teaching a class right now.
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Would you like to leave a message?
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Sure.
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My name is Jeff Lee.
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I'm in his 7 .30 Spanish class, but I'm not going to be able to make it tonight.
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Hold on, is that spelled L -E -E?
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Actually, it's L -E -I -G -H.
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Ah, okay.
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And my number is 627 -6082. Is that 627 -6082?
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That's right.
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Anyway, I can't come to Spanish class tonight because I have to work late.
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Can you tell Mr. Garcia that, please?
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Sure.
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Thanks.
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4. Hello, Benny's Cafe.
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Hi!
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Is Benny there?
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No, he just stepped out to the bank.
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O. Could you give him a message please?
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Sure.
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This is Jessica Brown from PitWorld.
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Did you say Pet World?
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That's right.
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And I'm Jessica Brown.
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The number here is 867 -5309 867 -5309.
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Right.
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He was talking about bringing his cat in for a shampoo and haircut.
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Please tell him he can come on Saturday morning around 11 o 'clock.
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Okay.
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Come on Saturday morning, 11 a .m., shampoo and haircut.
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That's for Benny's cat and not for Benny, right?
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Correct.
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I'll tell him as soon as he gets back from the bank.
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Thanks a lot.
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Pronunciation.
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One.
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I'm not gonna wait any longer.
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2. We're going to go to the mall.
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Three.
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I'm not gonna be able to make it to class tonight.
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4. Do you want to come over?
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5. Let me know when you want to come in.
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6. I don't want to bother him.
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Dictation Hi Michelle, this is Sam.
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Can I speak with Ben?
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"Hi Sam.
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No, I'm sorry.
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He's not home right now." Do you know when he'll be back?
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He's gonna be out for several hours.
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Do you want to leave a message?
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Yeah, thanks.
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I'm supposed to meet Ben at Cafe Joan for lunch at noon tomorrow, but I have a doctor's appointment, so I'm gonna be a few minutes late.
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Do you know what time you're gonna be there?
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I'll try to get there as soon as I can.
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I should be there by 12 .30.

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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 16 Phone Message”. Las palabras que más se repiten: message, calling, tonight. Este vídeo tiene 267 frases y 1722 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 15:37. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 110 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. El 82 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar. 45 de sus 267 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

Las 14 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
shampoo sustantivo/ʃæmˈpuː/champú, shampú
haircut sustantivo/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/corte (piloso / capilar), corte de pelo / cabello
shoe sustantivo/ˈʃu/zapato, taba
anytime adverbiocuando sea, sea cuando sea
slight adjetivo/slaɪt/insignificante, leve
laptop sustantivo/ˈlæp.tɑp/portátil, computador portátil
jazz sustantivo/d͡ʒæz/jazz
dictation sustantivo/dɪkˈteɪʃən/dictado
pronunciation sustantivo/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/pronunciación
organize verbo/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/organizar
absent adjetivo/ˈæb.sn̩t/ausente, absente (disused)
poison sustantivo/ˈpɔɪ.zən/veneno, ponzoña
noon sustantivo/nun/mediodía
mall sustantivo/mɔːl/centro comercial, shopping

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraSignificado
pass along verbohacer llegar
pick up verbocoger, asir

Frases que vale la pena repetir

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

  • Can I take a message?
  • Could I leave a message for her?
  • Alright, can I have your phone number?
  • Would you like to leave a message?
  • Do you know what time you're gonna be there?

Gramática en este vídeo

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

EstructuraEn el vídeo
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — una acción que empezó antes y continúaI've been trying
Past continuous was/were + -ing — una acción en curso en un momento del pasadowas thinking · was talking
Futuro con “going to” be going to + verbo — un plan o algo que se ve venirI'm not going to wait · you're going to have · it's going to cost
Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicciónI'll be · we'll definitely have · will pay

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 82 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, I'll, don't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: shampoo /ʃæmˈpuː/, shoe /ˈʃu/, dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • /z/ — sonora, no /s/: jazz /d͡ʒæz/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, poison /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

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

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

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

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