Pratica di Shadowing: English Conversation at Home - Impara a parlare inglese con i video
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Safety at Home Hey, buddy.
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Can we talk for a minute?
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Sure, Dad.
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What is it?
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Well, you're getting bigger, and there are some important rules we need to go over.
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Rules?
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Like no jumping on the couch?
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Well, yes, that's a good one.
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But these are even more important.
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First, see those little holes in the wall?
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The electrical outlets?
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Yeah, they look like tiny faces.
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They do.
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But they're not for playing.
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You must never, ever poke anything into them.
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Not your fingers, not toys, nothing.
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It can give you a nasty shock, and that's very dangerous.
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Understand?
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Not poke the tiny faces.
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Got it.
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Great.
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Next, in the kitchen.
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When Mom or I are cooking, especially when the stove is on, You need to stay a safe distance away
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The stove gets super hot And the pots can be full of hot food No touching, no playing near it, okay?
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Even if I want to see what's for dinner?
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Even then And speaking of the kitchen See those sharp knives over there?
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They are only for grown -ups You don't touch them, ever Okay, Dad.
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I won't touch them.
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Lastly, if someone knocks on the door and it's not Mom or me, you never open it.
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You come tell us immediately.
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Got it?
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Never open the door to strangers.
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And no poking faces, stay away from the hot stove, and no big knives.
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That's a lot of rules, Dad.
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They are, but they're all to keep my favorite superhero safe.
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Dishwasher problems.
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Uh, Mark, can you smell that?
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Smell what, honey?
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The dishwasher.
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It smells a bit.. off.
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And I think the dishes aren't getting as clean as they should be.
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The water isn't draining properly after the cycle, either.
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Oh, really?
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That's not good.
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It's been like this for a few days now.
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Hmm.
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I bet I know what it is.
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It's probably the filter.
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The filter?
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Yep.
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If it gets too clogged, it can cause smells and poor drainage.
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I've been meaning to check it.
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Well, it definitely needs checking now.
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All right.
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Let me take a look right now.
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It's a quick job, usually.
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Ah, there it is.
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Oh, wow.
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That is disgusting.
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No wonder it smelled.
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Told you.
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See all this food?
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It gets stuck here.
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There.
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All clean.
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That should fix the smell and the drainage problem.
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I'll run a quick empty cycle with some dishwasher cleaner to really freshen it up.
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You're a lifesaver, Mark.
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Thanks for taking care of that so quickly.
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No problem, love.
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Happy to help.
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A delicious breakfast.
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Mom, I'm hungry.
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How about we make something yummy together?
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What are we making?
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Breakfast egg muffins with veggies bacon
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and cheese it's like a mini onlet in a cup yay can i help of course
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first let's get our ingredients we need eggs some colorful peppers spinach bacon and yummy cheese
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can you get the muffin tin from the cupboard the one with 12 holes here it is Good job!
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Now let's crack the eggs.
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We need eight of them.
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Great!
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Now we whisk them.
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Perfect!
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Next, we need to add some shredded cheese.
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Can you sprinkle a little into the egg mixture?
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Sure, Mom.
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Excellent!
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Now, pour a little bit of the egg mix into each muffin cup.
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Now we add a few pieces of bacon, some pepper, and spinach to each one.
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Last, a tiny sprinkle of cheese on top.
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Wonderful!
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Now into the oven they go.
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We bake them until they are fluffy and golden.
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How long? About 15 minutes.
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While we wait, let's clean up our mess.
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They're ready!
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Look how beautiful they are and how good they smell!
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they look very good you made a delicious breakfast chef lily
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can you go tell your dad and tom that it's time to eat okay mom
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room space improvement What's wrong, honey?
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Our bedroom is getting really crowded, isn't it?
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Hmm, you're right.
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It's hard to move sometimes.
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We barely have room to breathe.
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Exactly.
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Especially this table and the chairs.
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Why are they even here?
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Good point.
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We could definitely move them out.
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It would free up so much floor space.
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and those suitcases by the wardrobe.
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They don't need to sit here permanently.
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Agreed.
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We can store those in the attic.
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What about the armchair and the bookshelf?
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They make the corner feel cramped.
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I think we should move them in the office.
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They would look much better there.
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So, the table and chairs, the suitcases, the armchair, and the bookshelf.
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That's a good start.
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It would open up the room so much.
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Yes, it would be amazing.
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And we can place the desk against the right wall.
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It would be a good option for saving space.
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Good idea!
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I can already feel the extra space.
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Let's get started.
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Wow, look at that.
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Is this the same bedroom?
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We've done a terrific job.
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A coffee stain.
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Ugh, I can't believe this.
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What's wrong, honey?
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You look upset.
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It's this shirt.
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My favorite white shirt.
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I spilled coffee on it.
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Oh, dear.
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A coffee stain?
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That's always tricky.
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Exactly.
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I tried to clean it right away.
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I used cold water and rubbed it, but it's still there.
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Look.
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Hmm, yes, I see it.
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It's a bit stubborn.
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Do you know how to remove coffee stains from white clothes?
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Don't worry.
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I can fix this.
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It's not as hard as you think.
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Really?
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It's quite simple.
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I'll mix a little bit of liquid dish soap with white vinegar and some cold water.
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Dish soap? For clothes?
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Yes, it works wonders on food stains.
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I'll apply that mixture directly to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes.
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Then I'll just wash it normally.
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Wow, I never would have thought of that.
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I just used plain water.
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Thank you, Sarah.
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You're a lifesaver.
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Sounds like you have a cold.
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Good morning, sweetie.
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How are you feeling today?
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Not very good, Mom.
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My nose is runny and my throat hurts a little.
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Oh, my poor little one.
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Sounds like you have a cold.
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Yeah.
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Don't worry.
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We'll get you feeling better.
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I'm going to make you a tea.
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I'll be right back.
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Here is your tea.
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It has honey and lemon.
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It's good for your throat.
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Thank you, Mom.
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It smells nice.
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Drink it slowly.
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It will warm you up.
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I also brought you a vitamin C tablet and a small zinc lozenge.
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They help your body fight off the cold.
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That sounds good.
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Swallow the vitamin C with a sip of tea.
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you can chew the zinc one it tastes a little like berries okay the berry one is good see not
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so bad now drink your tea
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and then I want you to rest we can watch your
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favorite movie later really yes really lots of rest is the
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best medicine i'll also bring some soup later thank you mom can you stay with me for a little while
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of course sweetie i'll stay right here just rest and relax okay mom i love you i love you too daniel
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an act of kindness Hey, kids.
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I need your help with something important.
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What is it, Mom?
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Can't it wait?
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I'm watching a nice TV show.
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Yeah, Mom.
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What's up?
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I understand, but this is really important.
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Remember Mrs. Miller, our neighbor?
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She's been sick lately, and I've picked up some groceries for her.
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I'd love for you both to come with me to deliver them.
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Ugh, do we have to?
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Can't you just drop them off?
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It's really important to help people in need.
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Especially those who have always been kind to us.
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Mrs. Miller used to bake cookies for you, remember?
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I loved her cookies!
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Yeah, she's always been nice and friendly.
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I think it would mean a lot to her.
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She's been feeling lonely and a friendly face can brighten her day Plus, I baked her a cake to cheer her up Fine,
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I guess I can go Great, I knew you'd come around Let's grab the groceries and the cake
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Do you think Mrs. Miller will really like us visiting her?
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Absolutely, it's always nice to know someone cares Especially when you're feeling down Oh, Sarah.
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What a lovely surprise.
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And you brought the kids.
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Hi, Mrs. Miller.
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We brought you some groceries and a little cake I baked.
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You're too kind.
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Come in, come in.
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I hope this helps.
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I know you've been under the weather.
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Oh, dear.
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You've brought me everything I needed.
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Thank you so much. And what's this?
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A cake?
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You're spoiling me.
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Mom makes the best cakes.
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It's a chocolate cake.
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Oh, I love chocolate cakes.
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Let's cut it and share it together.
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Thank you for brightening my day.
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The Utility Bill Mix -Up Mark, can we talk for a moment?
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Sure.
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What is it, honey?
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We just got a message from the utility company.
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They say we didn't pay our electricity and water bills this month.
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But I did pay them.
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I paid everything last week.
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Really?
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That sounds strange.
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Are you sure the payment went through?
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Yes, I'm sure.
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I checked my bank account.
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The money was taken out and I even have the receipt.
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Then it must be a mistake on their side.
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Maybe their system didn't update.
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That's what I think, too.
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But the message sounded serious.
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It said they might charge a late fee.
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Don't worry.
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If you have proof, they can't charge us.
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Did you save the email confirmation?
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Yes, I saved everything.
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I have the confirmation numbers and screenshots.
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Great!
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Let's call them tomorrow morning and explain the situation.
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I hope they fix it quickly.
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I hate when they send scary messages.
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It will be fine.
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We'll show them the receipts and they'll correct the error.
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Okay, thanks for helping me stay calm. Of course.
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We'll sort it out together.
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Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione
Questo video contiene 263 frasi e 1651 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 15:57. Chi parla lo fa lentamente, circa 104 parole al minuto, quindi c’è tempo per imitare ogni suono. Il 82% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese; conviene studiare le altre prima di iniziare.
Vocaboli chiave di questo video
15 parole del video che vale la pena imparare, con pronuncia e significato:
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| honey sostantivo | /ˈhʌni/ | miele |
| stain sostantivo | /steɪn/ | macchia, chiazza |
| bake verbo | /beɪk/ | cuocere (al forno), infornare |
| dish sostantivo | /dɪʃ/ | piatto, scodella |
| bacon sostantivo | /ˈbeɪ.kən/ | pancetta |
| stove sostantivo | /stoʊv/ | stufa |
| groceries sostantivo | /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/ | spesa |
| poke verbo | /poʊk/ | ficcare, pungolare |
| bedroom sostantivo | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | camera da letto, camera |
| egg sostantivo | /ɛɡ/ | uovo |
| knife sostantivo | /ˈnaɪ̯f/ | coltello |
| delicious aggettivo | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | squisito, delizioso |
| throat sostantivo | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | gola |
| filter sostantivo | /ˈfɪltɚ/ | filtro |
| utility sostantivo | /juːˈtɪlɪti/ | utilità |
I phrasal verb che sentirai
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| clean up verbo | ripulire | |
| come around verbo | /kʌ.məˈɹaʊnd/ | ripensarsi, tornare in sé |
| go through verbo | attraversare | |
| open up verbo | aprire | |
| pick up verbo | tirare su, sollevare | |
| take out verbo | cavare, cacciare |
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | We've done · I've picked · have always been |
| Consigli con “should” should + verbo — dire che cosa è meglio fare | should be · should fix · should move |
| Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisione, una promessa o una previsione | won't touch · I'll run · I'll mix |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — qualcosa che succede adesso o in questo periodo | you're getting · are cooking · aren't getting |
Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione
Chi parla usa 47 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come I'll, you're, don't. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.
- I suoni “th”: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, cloth /klɒθ/, breathe /bɹiːð/
- I suoni “sh” e “zh”: dish /dɪʃ/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, sharp /ʃɑɹp/, shock /ʃɔk/
- Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: utility /juːˈtɪlɪti/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, electrical /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/, permanently /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/
Come esercitarsi con questo video
- Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
- Fai shadowing frase per frase a velocità normale, ripetendo ognuna finché il tuo ritmo coincide con quello di chi parla.
- Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come honey, stain, bake.
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.