Pratique du Shadowing: Real Life Travel Agency Conversation | Easy English Speaking Practice for Beginners - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hello.
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Good morning.
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Good morning, ma 'am.
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How can I help you today?
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I want to plan a trip for my vacation.
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Wonderful.
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Where would you like to travel?
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I'm thinking about visiting Paris.
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Excellent choice.
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Paris is beautiful.
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Yes.
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I've always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower.
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You'll love it.
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How many days do you want to stay?
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Maybe one week.
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Okay, one week in Paris.
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When do you plan to travel?
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Next month, around the 10th.
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Great!
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Let me check available flights for that date.
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Sure, thank you.
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Do you want a direct flight or a connecting one?
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A direct flight, please.
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Got it.
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Here's a flight from New York to Paris on June 10th.
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What time does it depart?
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It departs at 7 .30 p .m and arrives the next morning.
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That's perfect.
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How much is the ticket?
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It's $750 for a round trip.
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Hmm, that sounds okay.
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Would you like economy or business class?
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Economy is fine.
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Great.
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Do you want me to book it now?
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Yes, please.
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All right.
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May I have your passport, please?
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Here it is.
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Thank you.
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Your name is Lisa Brown, correct?
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Yes, that's right.
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Perfect.
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Do you need travel insurance, too?
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Um, yes.
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I think that's a good idea.
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Good choice.
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It covers medical and baggage loss.
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That's helpful.
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Okay.
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I'll add travel insurance for seven days.
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How much does that cost?
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It's $25 only.
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That's reasonable.
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Would you like to add a hotel booking as well?
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Yes, please.
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I don't know much about hotels in Paris.
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No worries.
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I'll show you some good options.
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Great.
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Do you prefer a three -star, four -star, or five -star hotel?
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Maybe a four -star.
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Not too expensive, not too cheap.
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Good choice.
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Let me see.
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Scrolling on computer?
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Okay.
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How about Hotel Lumiere near the Eiffel Tower?
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Sounds nice.
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It has free breakfast and Wi -Fi.
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That's perfect.
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The price is $120 per night.
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That's okay.
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Would you like a single or double room?
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Single room, please.
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Got it.
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So, seven nights from June 11th to June 18th.
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Yes, that's correct.
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I'll make the reservation right now.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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Do you need airport pickup service?
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Oh, yes.
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That would be great.
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No problem.
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I'll arrange a car to pick you up.
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Wonderful.
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Do you want any city tours or sightseeing packages?
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Maybe, yes.
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What do you suggest?
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There's a popular Paris city tour, covers Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise.
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Wow, that sounds exciting.
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It's a one -day tour, costs around $60.
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Okay, please include that.
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Great, you'll really enjoy it.
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I hope so.
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Let's confirm everything now.
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Sure.
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One round -trip ticket to Paris, seven -night hotel stay, travel insurance, airport pickup, and a one -day city tour.
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That's right.
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Perfect.
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The total cost will be $1 ,635.
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Okay.
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Can I pay by credit card? Of course.
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We accept all major cards.
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Here's my card.
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Thank you.
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Payment successful.
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Great.
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Here are your booking details and flight ticket.
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Thanks.
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You'll also receive everything by email.
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Perfect.
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Do you need help applying for a visa?
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Oh, yes.
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I almost forgot about that.
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Don't worry.
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I can guide you.
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That would be wonderful.
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You'll need your passport, bank statement, photo, and travel details.
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I have all of those.
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Great.
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You can apply online or through the embassy.
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Which one is better?
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Online is faster.
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Then I'll do it online.
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Perfect.
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Do I need any vaccination or COVID certificate?
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No, not for France now.
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Okay, that's good.
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Remember to carry your travel insurance papers too.
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I'll keep them with me.
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Great.
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I'm so excited for this trip.
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I can tell.
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Paris is amazing.
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Do you have any travel tips?
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Yes, keep your passport safe and avoid carrying too much cash.
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Noted.
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Also, learn a few French phrases.
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Like bonjour?
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Exactly.
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It means hello.
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That's cute.
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People appreciate when tourists try their language.
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I'll practice before going.
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Good idea.
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Thank you for being so helpful.
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My pleasure.
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You made everything easy.
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That's what I'm here for.
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I'll tell my friends about this agency.
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Thank you very much.
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You're welcome.
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Is there anything else I can help you with?
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No, that's all for now.
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Okay, I'll print your receipts and itinerary.
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Great.
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Here you go.
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Thanks again.
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Have a safe and pleasant trip.
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I will.
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Don't forget to check in online before your flight.
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Okay, I'll do that.
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Also, reach the airport at least three hours before departure.
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Got it.
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Have you traveled abroad before?
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No, this is my first time.
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Wow, then it'll be a special experience.
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I can't wait.
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Paris will steal your heart.
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I'm sure.
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Don't forget to take lots of pictures.
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Of course I will.
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Have fun and enjoy every moment.
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Thank you so much, Mark.
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You're most welcome, Lisa.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye and bon voyage Bon voyage to me Exactly Take care You too See you next time Sure,
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come back with travel stories I will, bye Bye -bye, have a great trip

What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson uses a real-life travel agency conversation to help you build confidence in practical English speaking. You'll practice booking a trip, asking about flights, and discussing travel details—skills you can use on your next vacation! By working through the dialogue, you'll get comfortable with natural interactions, making "english speaking practice" feel less like a lesson and more like a real chat.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • Direct flight: A flight that goes from one city to another without stopping.
  • Round trip: A ticket that includes a flight to a destination and back.
  • Travel insurance: A service that covers unexpected issues like medical problems or lost bags.
  • "How can I help you today?": A friendly way to offer assistance, perfect for customer service or daily interactions.
  • "That sounds okay": A casual way to say you're happy with a price or plan.

Tips for Perfecting Your Shadowing Practice

Shadowing—repeating the video's dialogue out loud, mimicking the speed and tone—is a great way to "improve english pronunciation" and fluency. Start by watching the video once to understand the flow. Then, pause after each line and repeat it immediately. The conversation is slow and clear, so it's ideal for beginners. Focus on matching the warm, helpful tone of the travel agent and the polite curiosity of the customer. If you need extra support, try a "shadowing app" or "shadowing site" to slow down the audio. Remember, "shadow speech" isn't about being perfect—it's about getting comfortable speaking in real time. Practice daily, and soon you'll notice your confidence and pronunciation getting better! You've got this—every repeat brings you closer to sounding natural.

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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