Pratique du Shadowing: Short English Dialogues for Beginners - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

What do you do for a living?

So, Patricia, what do you do for a living?

I'm a student at Boston University, studying psychology.

How about you?

I'm a marketing assistant in a shopping mall.

That sounds exciting.

Do you enjoy it?

Yeah, it's fun.

I'm always learning something new.

Where are you from originally?

I'm from a small town in Maine.

What about you?

I'm from New York City, but I moved here for work.

It's a big change, but I love Boston.

Nice.

How long have you been in Boston? About six months now.

I'm still getting to know the city.

What about you?

How long have you been in school?

I started last year, so just over a year now.

I love it here.

That's awesome.

Do you have any favorite spots in the city?

Definitely.

I love the Boston Public Library.

It's such a beautiful place to study.

I also adore the common and all the little cafes.

Yeah, me too.

Maybe we could explore together sometime?

I'd like that.

What do you like to do for fun?

So, Mary, what do you like to do for fun?

Well, I'm really into swimming.

There's just something about being in the water that relaxes me.

How about you?

That sounds great.

I'm more of a land person, I guess.

I play a lot of tennis.

It's such a good workout and so much fun.

Wow, tennis.

I've always wanted to learn.

Do you play often?

Yeah, I try to hit the courts at least a couple of times a week.

It's a great way to clear my mind.

What about music?

I heard you like karaoke.

Oh, absolutely.

I love singing.

It's my go -to activity with friends.

What about you?

Are you into music?

Absolutely.

I play the guitar.

It's my favorite hobby.

I love strumming while singing along to my favorite songs.

That's awesome!

We should have a karaoke night together sometime.

Guitar and singing!

I'd love that!

Let's make it happen!

Do you live in a house or an apartment?

Oh, I live in an apartment.

It's cozy and has a great view of the park.

it sounds nice do you like it yeah i love it it's low maintenance

and i can just call the landlord if something breaks plus the location is perfect for me that sounds convenient

i live in a house it's a bit more work but i like having my own space

i get that do you have a backyard yeah a small one i've started a little garden

It's a nice hobby.

That's awesome.

I wish I had outdoor space.

I'd love to grow some herbs.

You could always do a balcony garden.

True.

I might just try that.

Thanks for the idea.

Anytime.

Do you have any siblings? siblings?

So, Lucy, do you have any siblings?

Yeah, I've got four older siblings.

Wow, that's a big family.

How old are they?

Well, my oldest brother, Jake, is 22.

Then there's Emma.

She's 20.

Next is Sam.

He's 18.

And the last one is Mia.

And she's 16.

That's really cool.

So you're the youngest of them.

What do they do?

Jake just graduated and is working at a tech startup.

Emma is in college studying law.

while Sam and Mia are in high school.

Sam plays soccer and Mia is super into music.

She's in a band.

Sounds like you all have your own things going on.

What about your parents?

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My dad is an engineer and my mom is a teacher.

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They're always super busy, but they make time for us.

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That's awesome!

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It must be fun having so many siblings around.

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It definitely is.

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There's never a dull moment in our house.

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What's your favorite food?

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So, Sally, what's your favorite food?

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Oh, that's easy.

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I absolutely love macaroni and cheese.

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It's the ultimate comfort food for me.

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How about you?

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I'm a big fan of roast turkey.

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There's something about it that just feels like home.

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And I can't resist a good baked potato on the side.

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Yum!

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That sounds delicious.

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What about desserts?

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Do you have a favorite?

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Definitely.

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I'm all about cheesecake.

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It's creamy, rich, and just perfect.

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What's your go -to dessert?

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Chocolate mousse all the way.

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It's so light and fluffy, I just can't get enough of it.

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Yeah, that sounds amazing.

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Now, how about drinks?

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What do you like to sip on?

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I love kombucha.

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It's refreshing and has all those good probiotics.

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Nice choice.

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I'm a fan of mango lemonade.

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It's sweet and tangy, perfect for a hot day.

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Sounds like we both have great tastes.

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We should definitely have a food day sometime.

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I'm all in.

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Let's plan it.

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How often do you go to the gym?

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So, James, how often do you go to the gym these days?

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I usually go three times a week.

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How about you?

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I rarely go anymore.

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I always say I will, but then I get too busy.

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That's understandable.

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I sometimes skip a day if I have a lot of work.

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Yeah, I get that.

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Unfortunately, I often choose to binge watch shows instead of exercising.

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Same here.

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I've never been able to stick to a strict routine.

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Right?

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I often tell myself I'll start fresh on Monday, but it never happens.

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Well, I sometimes find motivation in group classes.

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They help me stay accountable. That sounds great.

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I've seldom tried classes, but I think I should give it a go.

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You should.

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It might be fun.

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We could go together sometime.

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That would be awesome.

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Let's plan on it.

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I'll try to make it a priority.

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Perfect.

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I always enjoy working out with a friend. Can you sing?

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Do you like music, Laura?

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I love it.

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It's such a big part of my life.

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Really?

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Can you sing?

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Yes, I can sing.

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I enjoy it a lot.

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How about you?

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Well, I can't really sing.

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I wish I could, but I just can't hit the right notes.

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That's okay.

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Not everyone can.

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Can you play any instruments?

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I can play the violin and the ocarina.

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How about you?

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Nice.

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I can play the guitar and the piano.

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Wow, those are beautiful instruments.

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Can you play them well?

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I can.

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I've been playing the piano since I was a child.

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What about you?

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Can you play violin and ocarina well?

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I can play some songs, but I'm still learning.

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I hope to get better.

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You will.

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Practice makes perfect.

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Maybe we can have a little jam session one day. That sounds amazing.

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I can't wait.

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Who are you going with?

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So, Sam, what are you doing for your break?

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I'm going to New Orleans next week.

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Oh, that sounds fun.

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Who are you going with?

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I'm going with my girlfriend, Lisa.

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Nice.

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Are you staying in a hotel?

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Yeah.

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We booked a hotel near the French Quarter.

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That's a great area.

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How many days will you be there?

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We'll be there for four days.

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What do you plan to do while you're there?

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We want to try the local food, visit some music spots, and maybe take a steamboat ride on the Mississippi.

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Wow, that sounds amazing.

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What kind of food are you excited to try?

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I can't wait to have gumbo and beignets.

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Yum, you're going to have a blast.

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Thanks.

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What about you?

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Any plans for your break?

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I'm just staying home with my husband and kids. That sounds nice.

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Family time is important.

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Yeah, it will be relaxing.

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Enjoy your time.

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You too.

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Safe travels. Which one is she?

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Hey, Sarah.

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Do you know where the drama teacher is?

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I need to talk to her.

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Sure.

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Miss Thompson is right over there. Which one is she?

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The one with the curly brown hair.

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Wearing that bright red scarf.

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She's pretty tall and has glasses.

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Oh, and she's wearing those funky earrings.

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Is she the one by the bulletin board?

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Yes, and she's talking to a group of students about the upcoming play.

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Okay, I think I see her.

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Is she smiling?

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Yes, she's super enthusiastic.

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Especially when she talks about drama.

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Great, thanks Sarah.

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I'll go introduce myself.

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Good luck.

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She's awesome.

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Keep your back straight.

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All right, everyone.

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Let's start with squats.

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Everyone stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

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Now when I say go, sit back like you are sitting in a chair.

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Keep your back straight.

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Ready?

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Go!

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Good job!

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Let's do that 10 more times.

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

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6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

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Awesome!

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Next, we're going to stretch to the side.

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Stand up tall.

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Now raise your right arm and lean to the left.

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Feel that stretch.

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Now switch sides.

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Left arm up, lean to the right.

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Great.

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Now let's do some hamstring stretches.

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Stand up straight.

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Now reach down towards your toes.

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Hold it for 10 seconds.

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Ready?

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Go!

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Hold it there.

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

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Good job!

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Perfect!

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Now let's finish with jumping jacks.

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Are you ready to jump?

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Yes!

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Okay, here we go.

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Jump out and in.

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1, 2, 3.

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Fantastic job, everyone!

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Milk, bread, eggs, veggies, you name it.

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Got it.

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What's next?

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After that, I need to pick up my dry cleaning.

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My suit is ready for the meeting tomorrow.

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Important.

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Anything else?

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Yeah.

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I have to drop off some packages at the post office.

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Sounds fun.

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And then, I have to take my car for an oil change.

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Wow!

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Busy day indeed!

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And I can't forget to call my mom.

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It's her birthday!

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Give her a hug and tell her happy birthday for me. For sure!

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I'll let her know that you said happy birthday.

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Well, that's a lot to fit in.

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I know, right?

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I hope I can get it all done.

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You've got this, man.

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Just take it one step at a time.

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Thanks, Mark.

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I'll need it.

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Setting the table.

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Hey, Mom, what are you doing?

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I'm setting the table for dinner.

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Want to help me out?

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Sure, but how do you do it?

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We start with the plate.

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Place it in the center of each setting.

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Got it.

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What's next?

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Next, we add the forks.

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They go to the left of the plate.

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Okay, left side.

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What about the knives?

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Good question.

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The knives go on the right side with the blades facing the plate. And spoons?

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Spoons go next to the knives.

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Perfect!

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What about the glasses?

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Right.

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The glasses go above the knives.

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This is fun.

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What else?

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And finally, don't forget the napkins.

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They can go on the plates or to the left of the forks.

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We did it.

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The table looks great.

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It really does.

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Thanks for your help, Emily.

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Thanks for understanding.

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Hey, Mia, I just wanted to ask, what time is your baby shower on Saturday?

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Oh, it starts at 2 p .m.

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We're having it at my house.

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Got it.

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So, I might not be able to arrive right at 2, though.

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Oh, why's that?

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Well, I have another commitment earlier in the day that might run a bit long.

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That's totally okay.

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If you get there a little later, it won't be a problem at all.

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Thanks for understanding.

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I'll do my best to be there by 3, but it might be closer to 3 .30.

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No worries.

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Just come when you can.

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We'll still be celebrating until the evening.

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Perfect.

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I wouldn't miss it for the world, even if I arrive late.

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I appreciate that.

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I can't wait to see you there, whether it's on time or later.

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Same here.

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I'm really looking forward to it.

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I can't find my car keys.

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Dave, I can't find my car keys anywhere.

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They might be by the front door.

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Sometimes you leave them on the hook.

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They're not there.

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I've already checked.

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Have you checked under the couch?

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Yes, I looked under the couch and behind the cushions.

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What about the kitchen?

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They might be on the counter.

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I already checked there.

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They're not on the counter or in the drawer.

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What about the dining table?

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Did you check underneath?

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No, I didn't.

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Okay, I'll take a look.

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nope it's not there either how about inside your purse good idea

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oh just my wallet and some receipts what if they're in the car let's check the garage

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yes they might be on the passenger seat

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There they are, right on the dashboard.

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Thank goodness.

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Thank you, Dave.

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What time should we meet?

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Hey, Ricky.

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Are we still on for the movies tonight?

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Definitely.

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Where should we meet up?

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How about the theater entrance?

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It's easy to find.

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Sounds good.

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What time should we meet?

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How about 6 .30 p .m.?

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The movie starts at 7 .15, so that gives us enough time to grab tickets.

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Perfect.

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Speaking of tickets, do you know how much they cost?

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Yeah, I checked online.

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They're $12 each.

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Alright.

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Do you want to grab snacks before the movie? For sure.

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I usually spend around $10 on snacks.

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same here okay what about after the movie I was thinking we could hit

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that new burger place nearby good idea I'll budget around fifteen dollars for food Me too.

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Alright, so we each need to bring $37.

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Sounds like a plan.

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I'll see you at 6 .30 then.

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Can't wait.

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Can you give me directions?

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Excuse me.

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Hi there.

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Hey, how can I help you?

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I'm looking for a pharmacy.

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Do you know where I can find one?

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Sure.

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There's a pharmacy not far away.

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It's about a ten -minute walk from here.

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Great.

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Can you give me directions? Of course.

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Just head straight down this road for two blocks.

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You'll pass a cafe on your right.

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Okay, cafe on the right.

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Exactly.

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After that, take a left at the next intersection.

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You'll see it next to the sweet shop.

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Got it.

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So, straight for two blocks, then left.

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Right.

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Thank you so much.

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I appreciate your help.

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No problem.

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Have a nice day.

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You too.

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Thanks again again.

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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon

Cette leçon d’expression orale s’appuie sur la vidéo « Short English Dialogues for Beginners ». Cette vidéo contient 415 phrases et 2321 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 21:09. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 110 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. 83 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais ; le reste mérite d’être vu avant de commencer. 94 de ses 415 phrases sont des questions : un bon entraînement pour l’intonation interrogative et les réponses courtes.

Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo

15 mots de la vidéo à retenir, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :

Mot	Prononciation	Sens
sibling nom	/ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/	frère et sœur, adelphe
knife nom	/ˈnaɪ̯f/	couteau
sometime adverbe	/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/	un jour ou l’autre
guitar nom	/ɡɪˈtɑɹ/	guitare
stretch verbe	/stɹɛt͡ʃ/	étirer, étendre
arrive verbe	/əˈɹaɪv/	arriver
tennis nom	/ˈtɛnɪs/	tennis
piano nom	/piˈænɪː/	piano
relax verbe	/ɹɪˈlæks/	relâcher
instrument nom	/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/	instrument de mesure
couch nom	/ˈkaʊ̯t͡ʃ/	sofa, canapé
lean verbe	/ˈliːn/	pencher
fork nom	/fɔɹk/	fourchette
hobby nom	/ˈhɑ.bi/	passe-temps, hobby
snack nom	/snæk/	casse-croûte m or casse-croute, hors-d'œuvre

Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez

Mot	Sens
stand up verbe	se lever, se mettre debout
drop off verbe	s’endormir, tomber
look forward to verbe	avoir hâte de, attendre avec impatience
pick up verbe	soulever
sit back verbe	se détendre

Des phrases à répéter

Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :

What do you do for a living?
Where are you from originally?
How long have you been in school?
What's your go -to dessert?
What do you plan to do while you're there?

La grammaire de cette vidéo

Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :

Structure	Dans la vidéo
Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenant	have you been · I've always wanted · i've started
Possibilité avec « might / may » might/may + verbe — quelque chose de possible mais pas certain	might just try · might be · might not be
Conseil avec « should » should + verbe — dire ce qu’il vaut mieux faire	should have · should definitely have · should give
Superlatifs the -est / the most … — le plus haut ou le plus bas d’un groupe	my oldest · the youngest · my best

Prononciation à surveiller

Le locuteur utilise 68 contractions et formes réduites, comme I'm, can't, I'll. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.

Les sons « th »: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, underneath /ˌʌndɚˈniθ/, width /ˈwɪtθ/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/
Les sons « sh » et « zh »: delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/, psychology /saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/

Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :

/h/ — il se souffle, il n’est pas muet: hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/, hook /hʊk/, herb /hɜːb/, hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/
/tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/, couch /ˈkaʊ̯t͡ʃ/, package /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/, passenger /ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/, psychology /saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
/r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/, stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo

Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme sibling, knife, sometime.

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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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon

Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo

Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez

Des phrases à répéter

La grammaire de cette vidéo

Prononciation à surveiller

Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?