Pratique du Shadowing: Dialogue 1 5 What Time Is It - Everyday Conversations English - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Introductions and Small Talk What time is it?
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Introductions and Small Talk What time is it?
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What time is it?
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We're going to be late.
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It's a quarter after 7.
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We're on time.
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Don't panic.
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But I thought we had to be at the restaurant by 7.30 for the surprise party.
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We'll never make it there with all this evening traffic.
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Sure we will.
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Rush hour is almost over.
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Anyway, the party starts at 8.
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But I do need help with directions.
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Can you call the restaurant and ask them where we park our car?" Language Notes It's a quarter after seven.
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This phrase is one of the most common ways of stating this time.
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It means, it's fifteen minutes past seven o'clock.
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Another possibility here is to simply say, it's 7.15.
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In general, you can say,
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it's a quarter past the hour.
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How do we know the time of day?
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Look for context clues.
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Evening traffic.
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In the dialogue, Natasha and Tony are going to a surprise party.
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They need to be on time.
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Therefore, there is an element of stress and urgency.
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When someone is stressed for time,
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you can use expressions like,
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like, Don't worry, don't stress,
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we're fine, we will be on time.
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Natasha thinks the surprise party begins at 7.30.
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There are two different ways to express this time.
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You may say simply 7.30 or half past 7.
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Rush hour is the time of day,
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usually in the morning and evening,
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when traffic is heavy because of people commuting to and from their workplace by bus,
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by car, by subway, on foot, etc.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice everyday conversational English through a dialogue about a common situation: checking the time and discussing plans. This scenario is relevant to daily life, especially when coordinating activities with friends. You will learn how to express time in different formats, handle unexpected delays, and reassure others during stressful moments. By engaging with this dialogue, you’ll not only enhance your understanding of time-related phrases but also improve your overall conversational skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • What time is it? - A basic question used to inquire about the current time.
  • A quarter after seven - This means it is 15 minutes past 7:00.
  • We’re on time - A reassuring statement indicating punctuality.
  • Don’t panic - A phrase used to reduce stress or anxiety.
  • Rush hour - The time of day when traffic is usually heaviest due to commuting.
  • Half past seven - Another way to express the time as 7:30.
  • Evening traffic - Heavy traffic conditions that occur in the evening.
  • Can you call the restaurant? - A request for assistance in gathering information.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning, consider applying the shadowing technique while practicing with this dialogue. Listen carefully to the video, noting the natural flow and rhythm of the conversation. Try to shadow speak by repeating phrases immediately after you hear them. This will help you improve your English pronunciation and speaking confidence.

Since the dialogue is relatively conversational and features everyday language, aim to mirror not just the words but also the emotional tone. If you feel stressed during practice, mimic the urgency present in the dialogue to better capture those nuances in real-life situations. You may also record yourself while shadowing to compare your pronunciation and intonation with native speakers. This will provide valuable insight into areas you can improve.

Engage with the video multiple times to reinforce your learning. Each repetition will help solidify the vocabulary and expressions in your memory, making it easier to use them in everyday conversations. By incorporating dialogues like this one into your routine, you can effectively learn English with YouTube and continue enhancing your communication skills.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.

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