Pratica di Shadowing: English A2 Conversation: Inviting Someone for Coffee | Learn Vocabulary Naturally - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

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English A2.
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Inviting someone for coffee.
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Lesson by Babelbooster's YouTube channel.
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Hi Dan.
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Are you busy after work?
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A little way.
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Do you want to get coffee with me?
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Coffee sounds nice.
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Right.
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There is a small cafe near here.
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I know that place.
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They have good cake too.
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Oh, now I am interested.
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I thought you might be.
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What time do you want to go?
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Around 6, if that works.
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Six is fine for me.
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Perfect.
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I finish at 5.30.
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Good.
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I can meet you there.
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Should we sit inside or outside?
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Inside, I think.
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It is a bit cold today.
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Yes, it really is.
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I was not ready for this weather.
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Me neither.
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I left my jacket at home.
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That was a bad idea.
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I know.
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I already regret it.
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At least coffee will help.
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Exactly.
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Hot coffee fixes many things.
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Not everything, but many things.
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You are right.
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Do you want to try that new place? Which one?
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The one by the station.
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I heard it is expensive.
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Maybe, but the coffee is very good.
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Um, I do like good coffee.
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Then come with me.
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Alright, you convinced me Good I was worried you would say no Why would I say no?
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People are strange sometimes True Some people refuse coffee for no reason That feels like a sad choice.
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It does.
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Coffee is a small joy.
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Especially after a long day.
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Yes, work was tiring today.
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Mine too.
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My head feels full.
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Then coffee is a good idea.
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And maybe a quiet place.
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I like quiet cath.
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Me too.
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Loud music is annoying.
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It makes talking hard.
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Exactly.
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I want to hear you.
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That sounds nice.
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I did not get shy now.
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I'm not shy.
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You sound a little shy.
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Maybe just a little. That is okay.
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So, six o'clock at the caf?
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Yes, six o'clock.
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Should I save you a seat?
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That would be nice.
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I will do that.
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Thanks.
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I may be a few minutes late.
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No problem.
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I can wait.
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You are patient today.
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Only for coffee. That is fair.
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Do you want milk or sugar?
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Just milk, please.
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No sugar?
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No, I like it simple.
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Simple is good.
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What about you?
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A little milk, no sugar.
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So we are both simple people.
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Maybe.
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Or maybe boring.
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No, not boring.
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That is kind of you.
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I am being honest.
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Honest is better.
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Yes, I think so too.
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Have you been to that cath before?
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Once, with my sister. Was it good?
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Yes, but the line was long.
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I hate long lines.
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Me too.
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I get impatient.
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Same here.
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But the cake made it better.
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What cake did you have?
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Chocolate cake. That sounds dangerous.
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It was very dangerous.
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I might over that.
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You should. Are you sure?
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Yes, I need someone to share it with.
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Ah, now I understand.
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You are learning fast.
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Only when cake is involved. That is the truth.
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Should we make it a short coffee?
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Maybe one hour. That sounds good.
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I have plans later.
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Same here.
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Really?
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You did not tell me.
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It is just a small thing.
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Now I am curious.
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Nothing exciting, just Jim.
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Oh, you are one of those people.
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What does that mean?
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People who say just gym like it is easy.
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It is not easy.
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Dude, I was worried you were perfect.
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No, not even close. That is better.
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Why better?
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Perfect people are hard to talk to.
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I agree.
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They make me nervous.
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Me too.
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So coffee with a normal person is better.
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I will take that as a compliment.
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It is a compliment.
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Then thank you.
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You are welcome.
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Do you want to walk there together?
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Yes, that would be nice.
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Alright, I can meet you outside.
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I will be near the door.
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Good.
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I do not want to miss you. That is sweet.
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I mean it.
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I know.
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By the way, do you like tea?
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Yes, but coffee feels better today.
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Why today?
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Because I need energy and a small break. That makes sense.
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What about you?
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Why coffee?
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I want to talk with you.
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Oh. Is that too direct?
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A little.
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Sorry.
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No, I like it.
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Really?
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Yes.
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It is honest.
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But I was trying to be honest.
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Then you did well.
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I am bad.
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Me too. So, six o'clock?
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Six o'clock.
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I will see you then.
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See you then.
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Anne, wait.
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Yes.
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Do you want pastry too?
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Now you are speaking my language.
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I knew it.
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Maybe I should say yes.
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You should.
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I'll write yes.
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Right.
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Coffee and pastry.
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That sounds like a good plan.
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It does.
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And maybe some good conversation.
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I hope so.
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I think it will be easy.
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Why?
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Because we already started well.
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That is nice to hear.
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See you soon, Tom.
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See you soon.
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Thank you.

Per chi è questo video?

Se sei a livello A2 in inglese e vuoi praticare la conversazione in inglese in contesti quotidiani, questo video è perfetto per te! Ideale per chi vuole imparare a invitare qualcuno a bere un caffè in modo naturale, senza frasi forzate. Le situazioni semplici e le espressioni comuni ti aiuteranno a sentirti più sicuro nel parlare, e è anche ottimo per iniziare con il shadowing in inglese grazie al dialogo fluido e veloce ma comprensibile.

Parole e frasi da rubare

Nel video trovi espressioni che usi tutti i giorni: ecco le più utili:

  • "Are you busy after work?" – "Sei occupato dopo il lavoro?" Un modo semplice per iniziare un invito.
  • "Coffee sounds nice" – "Il caffè sembra bello" Una risposta positiva spontanea.
  • "I was not ready for this weather" – "Non ero preparato per questo tempo" Perfetto per commentare il clima.
  • "Hot coffee fixes many things" – "Il caffè caldo risolve molte cose" Una frase idiomatica carina per parlare dei piccoli piaceri.

Queste frasi sono facili da memorizzare e ti aiuteranno a imparare l'inglese con i video in modo pratico.

Come fare per l'accento giusto

Per migliorare la pronuncia, usa il shadow speech: ascolta una frase del video, pausa e ripeterla immediatamente, cercando di imitare l'intonazione e il ritmo. Nota come le parole come "coffee" (caffè) e "cold" (freddo) hanno una "o" pronunciata a lungo, e come "little" (poco) ha una "i" breve. Il dialogo è lento abbastanza per iniziare, quindi è un ottimo modo per esercitarti con il shadowing. Ricorda: la chiave è la ripetizione – anche 5 minuti al giorno fanno la differenza! Se vuoi un extra, usa un shadowing site per confrontare la tua pronuncia con quella del video.

Con questo video, non solo impari a conversare, ma anche a parlare con più confidenza. Prova a ripetere il dialogo con un amico o da solo – i piccoli passi portano a grandi risultati!

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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