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Look at this summer dress!

It’s so cute—and only $25!

Ooh, I love that color on you! Try it on!

I already have three dresses in the cart… We’re really going to shop till we drop today.

That’s the spirit! Target always gets me.

I came here for toothpaste and now look at us.

I know! Ah, don’t forget sunscreen!

Remember last summer?

You turned into a tomato.

Haha, thanks for the reminder.

Okay, sunscreen—check!

Should we look at shoes next?

I saw some cute sandals near the back.

Yes! But let’s grab an iced coffee first.

I need energy for round two.

Hey Liam! I brought my special BBQ sauce.

Let me handle the ribs!

Uh, sure...

And I made a salad! Where can I put it?

What about the burgers?

Maybe just put the salad on the table near the drinks.

I like to flip them every minute—it keeps them juicy.

Wait, no! You should let them sit!

That’s how you get good grill marks.

Guys, hold on! You’re all amazing, but— Let me season the chicken!

I have this spicy rub my uncle taught me— NOOO! That’s already done!

You’ll mess it up!

Okay, okay! Everybody, pause!

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

Oops. True. We’re just excited.

Ugh, I’m starving.

Do you want to grab a bite before shopping?

Yeah, good idea.

I saw a Burger King next to the parking lot.

Let's head there.

I could use some fries right now.

Ooh, yes! I’ve been craving their Whopper all week.

And their onion rings? So underrated.

Don’t forget the Hershey’s Sundae Pie.

That thing is dangerously good.

Hi there! Welcome to Burger King!

What can I get started for you today?

Hi! Can I get a Whopper with no onions, a medium fries, and a chocolate shake, please?

And I’ll have a Bacon King, large fries, and a Sprite. Thanks!

Is this for here or to go?

For here. Alrighty! That’ll be $23.18.

Name for the order?

Lana. Great. Order number 82.

We’ll call you when it’s ready.

Wait… did you just order a chocolate croissant?

You never eat sweets!

I know! But hey, once in a blue moon, I let myself have a treat.

Wow, today must be special.

What's the occasion?

No occasion.

The Starbucks sign was glowing, and I was like… “Why not?” Honestly, same. I usually just get black coffee, but today I went all in—Pumpkin Spice Latte with whipped cream.

Wow. Once in a blue moon for you too, huh?

Yep. I feel like we’re both breaking the rules today.

It’s fun though. Life’s too short to always say no to carbs.

True. Plus, this place is cozy today.

You look really pale today. Everything okay?

Morning, Rachel. Yeah... I’m just feeling a bit under the weather.

Oh no. Is it a cold or something worse?

Probably just a cold.

I had the chills last night and kept sneezing.

I almost didn't come in today.

You should have stayed home and rested.

Want me to grab you some tea from the break room?

That’d be amazing.

Just… no more coffee today.

Well, if you want to head home early, I’ll let the team know.

You shouldn’t push yourself.

Appreciate it. I’ll see how I feel after lunch.

Hopefully the medicine kicks in.

Tyler, what are you doing here?

I thought you were going to hit the books today!

I was... but this muffin was calling my name.

Seriously, finals are next week.

You haven’t even opened your biology notes!

I know, I know. I just needed a little break.

After this muffin, I’ll study!

That's what you said yesterday.

And then you watched two hours of cat videos.

They were educational... sort of.

Nice try. I’ve already made flashcards.

Want to study together at the library later?

That might help. You’re way more organized than me.

I just don’t want to pull an all-nighter again.

My brain stopped working after 2 a.m. last time.

Morning, Billy. You look… stressed. Everything okay?

Not really. I’m in hot water with Mr. Jennings.

Oh no! What happened?

I totally forgot to send the client report last night.

He needed it before 8 a.m. today.

Yikes. Was that the one for the big tech client?

Yep. I was finishing it at Starbucks, then my Wi-Fi dropped.

I planned to send it when I got home... but I fell asleep!

Oof. That’s rough. What did Mr. Jennings say?

He just gave me that look—you know the one.

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Cold outside, fire inside.

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He told me to come to his office after lunch.

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If I don’t come back, tell my dog I love him.

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You'll be fine.

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Wow, the park looks beautiful in spring.

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The cherry blossoms are perfect for wedding photos!

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Yeah… it’s really pretty.

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What’s with the long face?

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You’re getting married in five days!

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I know… I should be excited.

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But honestly? I think I’m getting cold feet.

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Okay, deep breath. What’s going on?

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I keep thinking... what if we’re not ready?

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What if we fight a lot after the wedding?

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What if he snores louder than I thought?

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Emma, you’ve known Josh for five years.

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You’ve already heard him snore during movie nights.

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True. But this is forever, Sarah.

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I mean, what if I mess everything up?

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Listen. Feeling nervous doesn’t mean you’re making the wrong choice.

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It just means you care.

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Yea... You're right...

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Mia, you look like you’ve just won the lottery!

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What's going on?

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I GOT THE JOB! I can’t believe it!

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What?! No way! That’s amazing!

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I knew you’d do it! How are you feeling?

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Honestly? I feel like I’m on cloud nine right now.

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It’s like all my hard work finally paid off.

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That’s awesome! You’ve been working so hard for this.

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What’s the first thing you’re going to do to celebrate?

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Hmm… I think I’ll have a big dinner at that Italian restaurant we love.

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Maybe even order some tiramisu to celebrate.

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Now that’s a perfect way to celebrate!

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Ugh, I really want to go to that concert next weekend.

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The one at Madison Square Garden?

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It’s gonna be amazing!

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Yeah, but I'm flat broke.

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I spent all my money on textbooks and rent.

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Been there. College life, right?

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Seriously. Unless I find a $100 bill on the sidewalk, I'm staying home.

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Well, maybe next time.

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Or we can grab tacos and stream the live show at my place?

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Deal! Taco night sounds like a win anyway.

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Okay, Helen, I’ve never baked a cake before.

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Are you sure this is going to work?

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Relax, Oliver! It’s a piece of cake.

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A piece of cake.

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Wait. Are you saying it's going to be easy?

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Yeah. Follow my lead and you'll be fine.

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You say that now.

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But what if it burns? Or worse.

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What if it tastes terrible?

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Then we'll call it experimental cooking.

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Don’t worry; I’m here to help.

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Now, crack those eggs!

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Okay, fine. But if this cake turns out great, I'm taking all the credit.

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Sure, you can take the credit as long as you clean up the mess.

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Deal! Let's just hope I survive this.

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You will. Trust me.

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Baking is fun when you’re not overthinking it.

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Jake, I have the biggest news ever!

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You’re glowing, Emma. What’s up?

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I got the job.

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The marketing one I applied for last month!

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Are you serious?

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That's incredible.

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You must be over the moon!

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Yea. Like I’m so happy, I could float right off the ground!

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The HR manager called me this morning and said they were impressed with my ideas.

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That’s because your ideas are amazing.

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Did they mention when you start?

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Next Monday, they want me to join their team for the upcoming big project.

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Oh, and the office… it’s on the top floor with this amazing city view!

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Top floor? Fancy!

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Are you treating me to coffee every week now?

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Of course! Wow, Sylus, your hometown is so beautiful!

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The streets, the colors,… It’s all so lively.

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I'm glad you like it.

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This festival has been a tradition for generations.

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It's the best time to visit.

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Everyone in the village comes together to celebrate.

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It feels magical.

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What's happening over there?

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That’s the main event: the Greasy Pole Climbing contest.

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See the prizes at the top?

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It's the highlight of the festival.

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Climbing that? It looks impossible!

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Have you ever tried it?

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Tried it? I'm competing today.

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You? Are you serious?

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I didn’t take you for a climber!

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Don’t underestimate me, Scarlet.

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You’ll see. Just cheer loudly, okay?

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Hahaa!! I'm looking forward !!

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Scarlet, did you see that? I won!

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Of course, I saw! You were amazing, Sylus.

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The crowd couldn't stop cheering for you.

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Well, this is the prize for the winner.

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It’s a symbol of courage and strength in my hometown.

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But… I want you to have it.

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Me? Sylus, I....

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Scarlet, actions speak louder than words.

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I need to tell everyone that you're my lover.

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I can’t believe I’m doing this after so many years.

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Christine, it’s never too late to pick it up again.

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You loved playing the violin.

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Why not give it another shot?

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I used to be so good.

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What if I can’t even play a single note now?

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Better late than never, right?

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It's better to try now than to regret never trying at all.

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You're right.

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Let's see if I remember anything.

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See? You've still got it.

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Just a little practice and you'll be amazing again.

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Thanks, Liam.

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I guess it's never too late to start over.

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Oof! I think that's enough planning for today.

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What do you say we call it a day, Alex?

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You mean stop painting and wrap things up?

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Are you sure?

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I was just getting into the groove.

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Look at this sunset I’ve painted—it’s almost perfect!

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“Almost” being the keyword.

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Besides, it's getting dark, and we still have to clean up.

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Fine... Hey, we can always come back tomorrow.

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The park isn't going anywhere.

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Alright. Let’s grab some ice cream on the way back As a reward for our hard work.

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Now that’s the best idea you’ve had all day.

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Let's go. Hey, Noah, guess what?

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What's going on?

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Why do you look so excited?

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Oh, nothing… just something you’ll find out soon enough.

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Come on. Sophia.

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You can’t just say that and not tell me. Spill it!

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Hmm… should I?

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Or should I keep it a surprise?

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Sophia. Alright, alright! I’ll let the cat out of the bag.

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What's cat.

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Noo! I mean I will tell you a secret!

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Your sister is coming to town next weekend!

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What? Really?

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I thought she was too busy with work!

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She wanted to keep it a surprise, but I can keep it to myself.

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She's staying with us for three days.

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That’s amazing! I can’t wait to see her.

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And, Sophia... you’re terrible at keeping secrets!

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Hey, I lasted a whole day before telling you.

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That’s a record for me!

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Hey there! You’re doing great so far Keep it up!

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Remember, every minute you spend practicing brings you closer to fluency.

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Stay with me until the end and you'll pick up some useful tips and phrases.

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Let's keep learning together.

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Anna, I need your opinion.

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Should I add cheese or keep it plain?

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Ryan, why not just pick one?

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But if I choose cheese, you might not like it.

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And if I leave it plain, it might be too boring.

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I'm stuck Caught between two stools, huh?

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Wait, what does "caught between two stools" mean?

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It means you’re stuck between two options and can’t decide.

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So there's a risk you'll miss out on both.

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Oh, that’s exactly how I feel. What do I do?

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Okay, how about you add cheese to one plate and leaves other plain Problem solved.

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Genius! Why didn’t I think of that?

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How couldn't you?

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I can't believe we missed the train.

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Now our whole plan is ruined.

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Come on, Mia. It’s not the end of the world.

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But we had everything planned.

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The museum, the market, the little cafe.

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And now nothing.

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We've got a whole day ahead of us and no schedule.

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Let's just go with the flow.

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Go with the flow?

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You mean just wander around with no plan?

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Exactly. Who knows what we'll find?

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Maybe something better than the museum.

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Fine. But if we end up lost in some random neighborhood, it's on you.

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Deal. First stop: that little food truck outside!

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I'm starving.

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Look at all this.

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It seems much smaller than when we were kids.

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I can't believe how fast the time is flying by.

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Yeah, you see, the last time we ran on this lobby was more than 20 years ago.

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I really hope that our sponsorship program can support students from impoverished families.

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It will. We all grew up in poor families, We understand how hard life could be.

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Oh look, is that Ms. Rodriguez?

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Yeah, sure.

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That's her.

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Ms. Rodriguez!

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Who are you?

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We are your elementary students.

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20 years ago, you were our homeroom teacher.

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Class 5A, do you remember?

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So... What are your names?

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I'm Lewis Thomas.

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I'm Luke Anderson.

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Let me check my memory...

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Hmm, yeah. I recognize you guys.

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You had bad writing, I even had to meet your dad, who was a firefighter, because of that.

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Exactly, and I had to spend a summer correcting my handwriting.

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And you? You were good at math, but bad at every other subject.

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Right, Ms Rodriguez.

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We are so happy that after so many years, you still remember us.

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I remember every student of mine.

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So, what are you doing here?

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We visited the school today and we are so happy to see you.

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That's so nice.

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Come, come.

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Let's go to our old classroom and have a chat.

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Sure, Ms. Rodriguez.

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Mom, I'm skipping dinner tomorrow.

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Who are you going out with?

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Taylor. We’re checking out the new restaurant on King Street.

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Oh, are you talking about "Eataly"?

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Yeah, you know it?

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I went there last weekend. That new restaurant is bomb.

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WHAT?! There’s a bomb in that restaurant?

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Cindy, you’re not going!

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No, Mom, when we say something’s "bomb," we mean it’s really good.

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Like, it's so awesome, it blows you away.

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Kids, I love how creative you are with your language, But seriously, you need to watch out what you say in public.

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Like at an airport.

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Hi Mr. Blanco! Thanks for giving me a ride home.

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No problem, buddy! Hop in.

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Whoa, Dad, are those new shoes?

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You had on a different pair this morning.

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Yeah. Yeah, long story short, I messed up my other ones and had to grab a new pair.

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Those shoes are fire, where did you get them?

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Fire? Wait, are they on fire?!

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No, Dad! He said they were fire, not on fire.

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He means they look awesome.

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Oh, you really think they're cool?

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Definitely.

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I think they look great on you.

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You’re not just saying that because I’m giving you a ride, right?

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Nope, not at all. I actually like your style.

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Wow. That's one of the best compliments I've ever gotten.

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Yeah, especially after mom said you dress like a walking fashion disaster, huh?

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She knows nothing about fashion.

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So does Eddy.

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Hey Maya, you made it! Glad you could come.

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Hi Liam! Thank you for inviting me.

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There are so many people here.

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Yeah, it got pretty crowded quickly. But the music is good, right?

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Totally! This party is lit tonight!

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Lit? Like… with lamps? There are many lights, yes.

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Not exactly lamps. It means it is really good and exciting.

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Ah, I see... So, you enjoy it, right?

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I've just... arrived, so I don't know yet.

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Ugh... Just kidding! I think I am gonna have a blast tonight!

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Awesome. Hey, man, where are you going?

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Nowhere special. Just the mall. Why?

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That is a sick outfit you're wearing.

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What?! What is wrong with my outfit?

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Uh... The only thing wrong with your outfit is that it is totally sick!

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Oh my! What is wrong with it?

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I mean, I think it looks decent...

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Ugh no, dude. That is a compliment.

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I want to say your outfit looks great.

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If you want to compliment me, why do you say it is sick?

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Because... that is how people usually speak.

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Okay... So, do you really think so? I got it on sale.

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Two hundred bucks for the jacket!

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What? Did you spend two hundred bucks on a jacket?

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Now that is sick.

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Didn't you just spend 100 bucks on some fancy chicken wings last week?

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Yeah, but in my defense, they came from this really good restaurant.

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Well, you eat like a king, and I dress like one.

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Fair enough.

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Hey, Emily, you seem a little… quiet.

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How was your day?

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My day was… pretty much the same as usual, except it felt extra long today.

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What happened?

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Just a bunch of stuff went wrong all at once.

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It was one thing after another.

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Oh no, spill it. If there is anything left of your soul at this point.

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First, my car broke down on the way to work this morning, so I was late for a big meeting.

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Ugh, that is rough. But it wasn’t your fault.

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I know, right?

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But my boss didn't see it that way.

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Yeah, sometimes "boss" is just another word for "pain in the neck," you know?

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Haha, that’s a good one.

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Then my son's school called to say he got into a fight with a classmate, so I had to leave work to deal with that.

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Ugh. Is everything okay?

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My son is fine. Just some typical kid drama.

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Me? Not so much.

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I'm totally beat after that long day.

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Wait, did someone hit you? No.

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No, no one hit me! It just means I’m super tired.

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Got it. As long as you are not hurt, you’ll make it through.

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Yeah, but mentally, I’m about ready to shut down.

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When do you want to meet tomorrow?

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How about ten?

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Ten o'clock sounds good.

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I will be there. I promise.

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Awesome. Just… don't flake on our plans tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to it.

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Flake? Like… snow? Will it snow tomorrow?

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No, not like snow. It means… don't change your mind and not come.

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Oh... You know, like when something breaks apart and disappears?

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Dang, that sounds... like me.

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Yeah, that is why I specifically remind you not to... well, flake on our plans.

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I'll try my best.

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Come on, dude!

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Just kidding, I won't flake on our plan. I swear!

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Questo video contiene 406 frasi e 3101 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 29:15. Chi parla lo fa lentamente, circa 106 parole al minuto, quindi c’è tempo per imitare ogni suono. Il 83% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese; conviene studiare le altre prima di iniziare. 121 delle sue 406 frasi sono domande: un buon esercizio per l’intonazione interrogativa e le risposte brevi.

Vocaboli chiave di questo video

Le 15 parole più avanzate del video, con pronuncia e significato:

Parola	Pronuncia	Significato
flake sostantivo	/fleɪk/	fiocco, schizzo
outfit sostantivo	/ˈaʊtfɪt/	completo, tenuta
fry verbo	/fɹaɪ/	friggere
compliment sostantivo	/ˈkɑmpləmənt/	complimento
buck sostantivo	/ˈbʌk/	Maschio di cervo, antilope
shoe sostantivo	/ˈʃu/	scarpa, calzatura
snore verbo	/snoɹ/	russare, ronfare
sunscreen sostantivo		filtro solare, crema solare
stool sostantivo	/stuːl/	sgabello, trespolo
starve verbo	/stɑɹv/	morire di fame
spill verbo	/spɪl/	rovesciare, versare
onion sostantivo	/ˈʌn.jən/	cipolla
hometown sostantivo	/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/	città di origine
glow verbo	/ɡloʊ/	brillare
bake verbo	/beɪk/	cuocere (al forno), infornare

I phrasal verb che sentirai

Parola	Significato
clean up verbo	ripulire
come back verbo	tornare
check out verbo	investigare
end up verbo	andare a finire, finire
find out verbo	scoprire
look forward to verbo	non vedere l'ora
mess up verbo	incasinare
pay off verbo	corrompere

Frasi da ripetere

Frasi brevi e complete del video che puoi riutilizzare nella conversazione di tutti i giorni:

Should we look at shoes next?
Where can I put it?
Are you saying it's going to be easy?
Why didn’t I think of that?
Who knows what we'll find?

La grammatica di questo video

Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:

Struttura	Nel video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — un’azione iniziata prima e ancora in corso	I've been craving · You've been working
Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso	haven't even opened · I've already made · you've known
Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa	is ruined · is lit · are not hurt
Consigli con “should” should + verbo — dire che cosa è meglio fare	Should we look · should let · should have

Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione

Chi parla usa 113 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come I'm, you're, don't. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.

I suoni “th”: toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
I suoni “sh” e “zh”: shoe /ˈʃu/, flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/, impoverish /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃ/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/
Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/, impoverish /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃ/, tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/, underrated /ʌn.dɚˈɹeɪ.təd/, underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/

I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:

/h/ — va soffiata, non è muta: hometown /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/, homeroom /ˈhoʊmˌɹum/, handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/, highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: flake /fleɪk/, outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/, compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/, buck /ˈbʌk/, starve /stɑɹv/
/æ/ — più aperta della “e”: lamp /ˈlæ̝mp/, salad /ˈsæl.əd/, jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/, classmate /ˈklæs.meɪt/, flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/

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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.

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