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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Mr. English Channel, where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hello, Emily.
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Hi, everyone.
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It's good to be here.
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Emily, I met someone at a neighbor's dinner last week, and we talked for almost an hour.
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Almost an hour?
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That sounds like a good dinner.
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What got the conversation going?
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A simple introduction, actually.
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Nothing clever.
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She said, Hi, I'm Anna.
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What's your name?
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Then we found out we'd both lived in the same town.
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That's a great place to start our topic.
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Today, we're exploring 15 questions every English learner should be able to answer.
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Through the conversations, those questions can open.
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And that first question sounds easy until you're in a room full of people.
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What's your name?
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Suddenly you're thinking about every word except your own name.
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Especially when you're worried about your English.
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But I'm Anna, or my name's Anna, is enough.
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You don't need a long introduction before anyone knows who you are.
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Right.
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Although I'd add, nice to meet you.
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It gives the other person a friendly response, even if you don't know what to say next.
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I agree.
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And if you didn't catch their name, ask, sorry, what's your name again?
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That's something I say in English all the time.
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Me too.
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I once remembered a man's dog's name but forgot his name.
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The dog was called Pancake.
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That was easier to remember.
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Pancake would stay in my head too.
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But asking again is kinder than avoiding someone because you forgot their name.
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Exactly.
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After names, people often ask, where are you from?
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That's how Anna and I found our shared town.
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But does that question always mean where you were born?
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Not always.
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It usually means the place you think of as home.
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You can say, I'm from Brazil, or name your city if that feels more useful.
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What if you grew up in one place and spent most of your adult life somewhere else?
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A single answer might feel a little strange.
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Then give both pieces.
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I'm from Recife, but I've lived in Boston for 10 years.
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You're giving someone a little background, and they can choose what to ask about.
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Like, do you miss Recife?
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Although I'd probably ask about the weather first.
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Moving to Boston gives you plenty to say about winter.
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It does.
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But I wouldn't assume someone misses home or wants to explain why they moved.
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What's it like there?
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Gives them more freedom.
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That's fair.
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My question could open something personal before we really know each other.
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Yours lets them talk about the beach, the city, or whatever they enjoy.
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And those details help the conversation grow.
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It's a busy city near the ocean gives me something to picture.
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A perfect sentence isn't what makes me interested.
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The picture does.
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Now, Anna asked me, where do you live?
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We'd already talked about where we were from, but those answers were different.
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That's a useful difference.
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Where are you from? asks about your background.
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Where do you live usually asks about your home now.
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So a learner could say, I live in Miami now, and they don't need to give their address, which sometimes worries people.
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Absolutely.
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A city or general area is enough.
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I live near downtown works too, especially if you're talking to someone who knows the city.
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And sometimes it leads to a practical connection.
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Oh, I work near there.
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Have you tried the little cafe beside the park?
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Now you've got somewhere to go on Saturday.
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That's what I like about these questions.
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A small answer can lead to something useful in your actual life.
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It can.
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Though the next common question isn't everyone's favorite.
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What do you do?
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At a dinner, that usually means work, right?
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Usually, yes.
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I'm a teacher, I work in a store, or I'm a student are clear answers but people's lives don't always fit one job title.
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Exactly.
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Someone might be looking for work, taking care of family, or changing careers.
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I'd hate for them to feel they had nothing to say.
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They have an answer too.
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I'm looking for work right now, or I'm home with my kids.
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You can describe your situation simply without explaining everything.
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I like that.
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And if your job title is hard to translate, describe the work.
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I help customers choose furniture tells me more than a title I don't understand.
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It also gives me a follow -up.
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Do people usually know what they want?
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I imagine choosing a sofa can turn into quite a family discussion.
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Especially when one person wants comfort and the other wants a white sofa with three children in the house.
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But work can take over a conversation.
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That's why I like asking, what do you like to do in your free time?
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It gives people room to talk about another part of their lives.
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Although, free time can sound like a luxury.
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A friend with a new baby told me his hobby was drinking coffee while it was still hot.
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That's an honest answer.
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Nobody needs an impressive hobby.
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I like watching movies, or I enjoy walking can start a lovely conversation.
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Especially if you add one detail.
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I like walking by the river after work.
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Now I can ask whether you go alone or take your dog.
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And you might discover you both go there.
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Those first five questions have already taken us from names to a possible shared walk.
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Which makes me wonder about something.
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When someone says, I like walking, how do we keep asking questions without making them feel like they're being interviewed?
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Share something about yourself between questions.
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If you tell me you walk by the river, I might say, I go there on Sundays.
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It's quieter in the morning.
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So now you're part of the conversation, too.
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That feels different from standing there with a list of things you want to know about me.
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Exactly.
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And your Sunday walk might make me curious about your week.
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What's your typical day like?
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That's another useful question, especially when you're getting to know someone.
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Mine starts with coffee, then checking what I need to teach that day.
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But I'd probably mention that I walk to work.
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People often ask how far it is.
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That's a nice detail.
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For someone practicing, I get up at 7, go to work, and cook dinner in the evening is already a clear answer.
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It is, but would you really describe your whole day at a dinner?
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I'd worry everyone would lose interest somewhere between breakfast and finding my keys.
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You don't have to give every step.
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Choose two or three things.
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I work early, so my afternoons are usually free.
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That tells me something about your life.
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And gives me a reason to say, lucky you.
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My afternoons are busy.
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Though an early start probably means you're asleep while I'm still deciding what to watch.
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There's always a trade.
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And some people don't have a typical day.
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My schedule changes every week is a perfectly useful answer, too.
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That sounds like my friend who works at a hospital.
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We can never choose a dinner time until she checks her schedule.
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Then we have to choose the food.
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Which brings us to, what kind of food do you like?
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That question can actually help you make a plan together instead of just exchanging information.
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I'd say I like Mexican food, especially tacos, but if we're choosing a restaurant, I'd also mention that I don't eat much spicy food.
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Good point.
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You can like a kind of food and still have preferences.
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I love Indian food, but I prefer mild dishes.
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Those two ideas belong together.
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And saying I'll eat anything can get you into trouble.
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A friend once said that, then spent 10 minutes explaining everything he wouldn't eat.
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Maybe he meant, I'll eat anything involving potatoes.
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But you don't need to pretend you like everything.
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I'm happy with pizza or pasta helps the other person choose.
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It also sounds friendlier than only saying what you hate.
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If I'm inviting you somewhere, give me a few places where we can both enjoy the meal.
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Right.
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Now, imagine we've chosen a cafe and we're sitting down together on Monday.
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I might ask, what did you do last weekend?
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I'd have an actual answer this week.
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I helped my sister move and we ordered pizza afterward.
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The pizza was the easier part.
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I believe that.
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And notice how much we learn from that short answer?
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You spent time with family, did something helpful, and probably had a tiring day.
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You could ask whether she moved far away or share your own moving story.
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You wouldn't need to ask me five more questions about the pizza.
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Unless the pizza was amazing.
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But for learners, it helps to have a few everyday past phrases ready.
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I stayed home, I visited a friend, or I worked.
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What if you stayed home and feel your answer is boring?
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People sometimes invent a more exciting weekend in their heads before they even speak.
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A quiet weekend is still worth talking about.
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I stayed home and watched a movie gives us a movie to discuss.
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You don't owe anyone an adventure.
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That takes some pressure off.
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And if you're listening and want to practice, tell us in the comments what you did last weekend.
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One honest sentence is enough.
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Yes, and if these conversations help you, like the video and subscribe to Mr. English channel.
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We'll keep giving you everyday English you can use with people.
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Speaking of everyday conversations, Monday talk often moves toward Friday pretty quickly.
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What are you doing this weekend feels like a natural next question.
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It does.
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You could say, I'm meeting a friend on Saturday.
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But you can also say, I don't have any plans yet.
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That might lead to an invitation.
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Although I'd be careful about assuming no plans means someone's available.
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Sometimes a free Saturday is exactly what they've been looking forward to.
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Absolutely.
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A plan to rest counts.
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I'm staying home and taking it easy is a clear answer.
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You can enjoy someone's company and still need time alone.
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I like that answer.
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And talking about plans reminds me of a student who wanted English for travel.
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Her first goal was ordering breakfast without pointing at someone else's plate.
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That's a very practical goal.
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When we ask, why are you learning English, the answer doesn't have to be big.
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I want to travel already tells us something meaningful.
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Or, I need English for work.
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But I'd probably ask what part of work, because talking to customers and reading instructions need different kinds of practice.
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Exactly.
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I want to talk to our customers makes the goal clearer.
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You can choose phrases for those conversations and practice something you'll actually need.
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And someone might say, I want to talk with my grandchildren.
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That changes how I'd help them.
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We'd practice asking about school, friends, and their day.
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Those reasons matter because they connect learning to people.
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But when you finally get that conversation, you might still miss a word or lose your place.
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Especially when the other person answers faster than you expected.
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How do you handle that moment while keeping the conversation comfortable?
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Tell them what you need.
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Could you say that again is a friendly, useful question.
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You can add a little more slowly, please, if speed is the problem.
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That's better than smiling through an answer you didn't understand.
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Especially if they've just asked you to meet somewhere and you've agreed to a mystery location.
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Exactly.
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And asking again doesn't mean your English has failed people miss things because of background noise, unfamiliar names, or simply being tired.
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I missed half a conversation in a crowded restaurant recently.
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My English was fine.
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The music was louder than the person sitting across from me. That happens.
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And when someone asks you to repeat yourself, a useful answer is, sure.
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Then say the same thing clearly with a little more space between words.
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Instead of immediately making the sentence twice as long, I've seen people explain so much that the original message disappears under all the extra information.
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Yes, and sometimes hearing the sentence again isn't enough.
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Then you can ask, what does that mean?
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Maybe you heard the word clearly but don't know it.
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Like someone saying, let's grab a bite.
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You might know every word and still wonder what they want you to grab.
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Right.
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If someone asks me about that expression, I'd say, it means, let's get something to eat.
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A simple explanation helps them stay in the conversation.
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And as a learner, you can check your understanding.
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So you mean lunch?
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That gives the other person a chance to confirm what they meant.
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Exactly.
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These are questions you should be comfortable answering and also asking.
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When someone needs help understanding you, you get to make that moment easier for them.
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That's a nice way to think about it.
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Though sometimes the difficulty isn't a word.
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Someone asks something personal, and you're deciding how much to share.
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Like, how are you feeling today?
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That can be a real check on someone's well -being, especially between friends.
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It deserves an answer that fits the relationship.
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So if a co -worker asks before a meeting, I'm a little tired, but I'm okay, might be enough.
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You don't have to explain your whole evening.
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Exactly.
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And with a close friend, you might say, honestly, I've had a difficult morning.
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That gives them a chance to offer support if you want it.
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I'd also want learners to know they can answer positively without saying fine every time.
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I'm feeling good today.
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Or I'm excited about the weekend.
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Sounds natural.
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It does.
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And you can set a boundary gently.
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I've had a long day.
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I'd rather talk about something else.
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You're allowed to choose what you share.
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That could lead to a helpful question from a friend.
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What would you like to do?
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Sometimes getting out for a walk feels better than talking about the whole problem.
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And you can give a clear preference.
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I'd like to get some fresh air.
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Or I'd like to stay home tonight.
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The other person doesn't have to guess.
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Although when someone asks me that about dinner, I sometimes say whatever you want.
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Then they suggest something, and I suddenly discover a strong opinion.
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That's why offering two choices can help.
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I'd like to cook, or we could get pizza.
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You're giving a preference while leaving room for their ideas.
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What if you disagree?
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Say, I want to see a movie, but you've already spent the whole day sitting down.
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I could say, I'd rather go for a walk.
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Would that work for you?
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A different preference doesn't have to become an argument.
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And if it works, we've made an actual plan.
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That brings us to an invitation.
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Would you like to join us?
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Maybe a few friends are walking after dinner.
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If you want to go, I'd love to.
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What time?
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Is a warm answer.
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You can ask where to meet, too.
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So the invitation turns into something clear.
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And if you can't go, thanks for asking, but I can't tonight, is enough.
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I appreciate a clear answer more than an uncertain yes that never becomes a plan.
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Me, too.
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True.
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If you're interested another time, say, maybe next week, but only offer that if you mean it.
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A friendly answer can still be honest.
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There's something reassuring about all of this.
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You don't need an amazing story, a perfect schedule, or an exciting hobby to have something worth saying.
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You already have a life to talk about out.
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Where you live, what you enjoy, how your day went.
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English gives you another way to share those things.
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And another way to hear about someone else's life.
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That's what I remember from that dinner with Anna.
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We found shared place, then followed the conversation from there.
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So choose one of these questions and answer it out loud today.
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Start with something true, you, then add one small detail that another person could ask about.
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You might say, I like cooking, especially soup in winter.
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That's a short answer, but now I'm curious about what you cook and who taught you.
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And if you get stuck, take a breath and try again.
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A conversation gives you chances to ask, explain, and learn about each other as you go.
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Thanks for spending this time with us, everyone.
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We hope your next conversation starts a little more easily and takes you somewhere interesting.
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Thanks for listening to Mr. English Channel, where learning English is easy and fun.
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Keep practicing, keep connecting, and we'll see you next time.
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Bye, Paul.
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Bye, Emily.
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And bye, everyone.
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Take care and happy learning.
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Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione
Questa lezione di conversazione si basa sul video “15 Questions Every English Learner Should Be Able to Answer”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: answer, conversation, English. Questo video contiene 308 frasi e 2809 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 16:52. Chi parla ha un ritmo naturale di circa 167 parole al minuto, vicino a una conversazione quotidiana. Il 87% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese, quindi il lessico è facile da seguire.
Vocaboli chiave di questo video
15 parole del video che vale la pena imparare, con pronuncia e significato:
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| pizza sostantivo | /ˈpi.tsə/ | pizza |
| preference sostantivo | /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ | preferenza |
| everyday aggettivo | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | quotidiano, giornaliero |
| invitation sostantivo | /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ | invito |
| hobby sostantivo | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | hobby, passatempo |
| practical aggettivo | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | pratico |
| curious aggettivo | /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ | curioso, interessato |
| helpful aggettivo | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | disponibile, utile |
| discover verbo | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | scoprire, trovare |
| connect verbo | /kəˈnɛkt/ | connettere, connettersi |
| phrase sostantivo | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | espressione, polirematica |
| sofa sostantivo | /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ | divano, sofà |
| topic sostantivo | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | tema, categoria |
| meal sostantivo | /ˈmiːl/ | pasto |
| impressive aggettivo | /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | impressionante, spettacolare |
I phrasal verb che sentirai
| Parola | Significato |
|---|---|
| sit down verbo | sedersi, accomodarsi |
| find out verbo | scoprire |
| look forward to verbo | non vedere l'ora |
| take over verbo | usurpare |
Frasi da ripetere
Frasi brevi e complete del video che puoi riutilizzare nella conversazione di tutti i giorni:
- After names, people often ask, where are you from?
- Have you tried the little cafe beside the park?
- What's your typical day like?
- I might ask, what did you do last weekend?
- Then you can ask, what does that mean?
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Frasi condizionali if + frase, will/would + verbo — una condizione e il suo risultato | if we're choosing a restaurant, I'd also · If you want to go, I'd love |
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | I've lived · Have you tried · have already taken |
| Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa | was called · were born · being interviewed |
| Frasi relative who / which + frase — un’informazione in più su una persona o una cosa | someone who knows · friend who works · student who wanted |
Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione
Chi parla usa 103 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come I'd, I'm, don't. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.
- I suoni “sh” e “zh”: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/, luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/, dish /dɪʃ/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
- Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/, difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/, positively /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/, unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/
I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:
- /h/ — va soffiata, non è muta: hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/, helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
- Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/, curious /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/, connect /kəˈnɛkt/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, topic /ˈtɑpɪk/
- /æ/ — più aperta della “e”: practical /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/, afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/, translate /tɹænzˈleɪt/, café /ˌkæˈfeɪ/, grandchild /ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪld/
Come esercitarsi con questo video
- Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
- Inizia a velocità 0,75×, fai shadowing frase per frase e torna alla velocità normale quando diventa facile.
- Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come pizza, preference, everyday.
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.