Pratica di Shadowing: Basic English for Beginners | Getting Pulled Over by Police | Survival English (A2) - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

Creazione lezione...
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The music is nice.
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I am tired.
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We are almost home.
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Just five more minutes.
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Wait.
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Look in the mirror.
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What is it?
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There are lights behind us.
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Red and blue lights.
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Is it an ambulance?
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No. It is a police car.
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Is he chasing someone else?
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He's right behind our bumper.
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Oh no, I think he is signaling me.
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Yes, the siren just turned on.
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It is me.
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I'm getting pulled over.
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Don't panic, Tom.
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Just breathe.
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Was I speeding?
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I was going 40.
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I don't think you were speeding.
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Why is he stopping me?
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I don't know.
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Just pull over safely.
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Okay, I'm turning on my signal.
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Slow down gradually.
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Don't stop suddenly.
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I see a safe spot on the right.
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Yes, park over there under the streetlight.
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My hands are shaking.
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It is okay.
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Just follow the rules.
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I'm stopping the car now.
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Okay, put the car in park.
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Parked.
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Now what?
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Turn off the engine right now.
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Engine is off.
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Tom, turn on the inside light.
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The dome light?
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Why?
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So the officer can see inside.
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It is dark.
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Good idea.
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Click Light is on.
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Now roll down your window.
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All the way down?
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Yes, all the way.
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He needs to hear you.
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Okay, window is down.
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Should I get my ID?
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No, don't move your hands yet.
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You are right.
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Sudden movements are bad.
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Where should I put my hands?
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Put them on the steering wheel.
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Like this, at 10 and 2?
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Yes, keep them visible.
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Don't let go.
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What if he asks for registration?
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Wait until he asks.
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Do not reach for the glove box now.
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He's sitting in his car.
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He is checking your license plate.
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Why is it taking so long?
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It is It's standard procedure.
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Just wait.
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I'm so nervous.
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My heart is fast.
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Stay calm. Be polite.
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Call him Officer.
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Okay, Officer.
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I can do that.
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He's getting out of the car now.
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I see him in the mirror.
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He has a flashlight.
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Don't look back.
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Look forward.
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Okay.
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Hands on the wheel.
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Here he comes.
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Good evening.
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Can you hear me?
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Yes, officer.
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Good evening.
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Do you know why I pulled you over?
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No, officer.
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I don't know.
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You failed to stop at the stop sign back there.
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The stop sign?
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I thought I stopped.
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You did a rolling stop.
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You did not stop completely.
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Oh, I'm sorry, officer.
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I didn't realize.
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Is this your vehicle?
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Yes, it is my car.
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Is your address current on your license?
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Yes, it is current.
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Okay.
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I need to see your driver's license.
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It is in my back pocket.
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Can I reach for it?
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Go ahead, slowly.
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Here's my license.
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Now I need your proof of insurance and registration.
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They're in the glove box.
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Okay, reach over and get them.
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Opening the glove box now.
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Keep your other hand on the wheel.
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Yes, officer.
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Here is the registration.
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And the insurance card?
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It is this paper here.
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Thank you.
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Sit tight.
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I'll be right back.
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Okay, I will wait here.
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Do not exit the vehicle.
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I understand.
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I will stay inside. That went okay.
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You were polite.
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A rolling stop?
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Really?
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I think you did slow down, but you didn't freeze.
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That is so strict.
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It is the law.
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The wheels must stop moving completely.
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How much is the ticket?
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I don't know.
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Maybe $200?
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$200?
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That is our grocery money.
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It is better than an accident.
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Why is she taking so long?
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She is checking your record on the computer.
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My record is clean.
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I never get tickets.
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Then maybe she will give you a warning.
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What is a warning?
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It means, no fine, just a paper that says, be careful.
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I hope so.
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I really hope so.
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She is talking on his radio.
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Is she calling for backup?
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No, Tom.
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Relax.
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It is routine.
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Do I look suspicious?
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You look like a terrified accountant.
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You are fine.
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My hands are sweating on the wheel.
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Just wipe them on your pants.
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Quickly.
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She's opening her car door again.
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She's coming back.
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Here we go.
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Remember.
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Smile. Be nice.
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Okay, I am ready.
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Here are your documents.
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Thank you, officer.
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Everything looks clear on your record.
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That is good news.
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However, the stop sign violation is serious.
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I understand.
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It was my mistake.
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I am going to issue you a citation today.
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A citation?
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Is that a tippet?
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Yes, it is a traffic ticket.
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Oh, I see.
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I need you to sign this device here.
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What does my signature mean?
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It is not an admission of guilt.
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So, I'm not saying I am guilty.
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No, it is just a promise to appear in court or pay the fine.
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Okay, I understand.
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Where do I sign?
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Sign right here with your finger.
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Okay, signed.
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Here's your copy of the citation.
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How do I pay this?
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The instructions are on the back.
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You can pay online.
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Okay, thank you, officer.
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Please be more careful next time.
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Full stop.
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I will, I promise.
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Wait until I leave before you pull out.
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Okay, I will wait.
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Have a safe night.
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You too.
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Goodbye. Is she gone?
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Yes, she turned off her lights.
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Let me see the ticket.
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Here, it is a long piece of paper.
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Let's see.
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violation code 22450 failure to stop does it say the price no the court will mail us the amount
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that is scary I hate waiting look at least we are safe yes I was so scared I would go to jail
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Nobody goes to jail for a stop sign, Tom.
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I know, but in the moment, you don't think clearly.
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You handled it well.
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You didn't argue.
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Arguing is bad.
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My dad taught me that.
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We can pay it online next week.
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I need to be more careful.
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No more rolling stops.
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Exactly.
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Three seconds.
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One, two, three then go.
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I will count out loud every time now.
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Are you ready to drive?
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Give me a second.
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I need to take a deep breath.
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Take your time.
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Okay.
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Breathing in, breathing out.
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Turn on your signal, check the mirror.
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The road is clear.
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Let's go home and have some tea.
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Tea sounds perfect.
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And maybe some chocolate.
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Yes, lots of chocolate.

Perché praticare il parlato con questo video?

Questo video offre un'esperienza pratica fondamentale per chi sta iniziando a imparare l'inglese. La situazione descritta, ovvero essere fermati dalla polizia, è una circostanza che può capitare nella vita quotidiana. Praticare il parlato in un contesto così realistico permette di migliorare la pronuncia inglese e di acquisire fiducia nell'interazione con le autorità. Usare frasi familiari e dialoghi semplici facilita l'apprendimento e la ritenzione, creando un ambiente sicuro in cui i principianti possono esplorare il linguaggio senza timori.

Grammatica ed espressioni nel contesto

Nel video, ci sono diverse strutture grammaticali e frasi che sono utili da analizzare:

  • "I think he is signaling me." - Qui, l'uso del presente continuo esprime un'azione in corso. Questo è importante per descrivere situazioni attuali.
  • "Was I speeding?" - La forma passata della domanda aiuta a capire come costruire interrogativi al passato, una competenza chiave per conversazioni più avanzate.
  • "Please, turn off the engine." - L'uso dell'imperativo è essenziale per dare istruzioni chiare e concise, un aspetto pratico nella comunicazione quotidiana.
  • "Don't panic, just breathe." - Questa frase esemplifica l'uso delle negazioni e dei suggerimenti, creando un'atmosfera di relax che può essere utile in situazioni stressanti.

Trappole di pronuncia comuni

Ci sono alcune parole e frasi nel video che potrebbero risultare difficili per i principianti:

  • "Siren" - La pronuncia di questa parola può essere insidiosa. È importante accentuare correttamente la 'i' e rendere il suono 's' chiaro.
  • "Emergency" - Spesso la pronuncia tende a essere accelerata in conversazioni quotidiane. Praticare lentamente e quindi aumentare la velocità aiuta a migliorare.
  • "Pull over" - Questa espressione phrasal è comune nella lingua parlata. Esercitarsi a pronunciarla chiaramente, magari utilizzando tecniche di shadow speak, può aiutare a farla diventare più naturale.

Utilizzando l'approccio delle shadowspeaks, è possibile affinare la pronuncia e rendere il discorso più fluido. Ricordate sempre di ascoltare attentamente e ripetere per migliorare la qualità della vostra pronuncia inglese!

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.