Pratica di Shadowing: English Conversation Practice - Impara a parlare inglese con YouTube

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What time do you get up in the morning, Daniel?
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What time do you get up in the morning, Daniel?
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I get up very early, Grandma, at 6.30.
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Oh, poor you.
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It must be so hard for you to wake up so early.
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And what do you have for breakfast?
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I have cereal with milk, eggs, or toast.
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That's nice.
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And how do you get to school?
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Well, I get there on foot.
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I walk slowly every day to school.
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It takes ten minutes to arrive to my school.
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Oh, so your school isn't far.
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It's very near.
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That's good.
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Do you like school?
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Yes.
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My favorite classes are math, science, and history.
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Writing long papers is not my specialty, but I do it if it's required.
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And what professions do you like?
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I don't know.
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I'm still not sure what I want to be.
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Maybe I'll be a lawyer.
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A lawyer?
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Oh, that's a beautiful profession.
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You'll be able to help people in need.
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Yes, Grandma.
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It's nice to defend people who get in trouble.
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What are your hobbies, Daniel?
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I like playing tennis, cycling, watching TV, and reading.
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I see you keep yourself busy.
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That's good.
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What kind of books do you like reading?
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I like reading adventure stories like The Three Musketeers or Treasure Island.
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Those used to be my favorite books, too, when I was younger.
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Do you have many friends, Daniel?
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Yes, I have many friends.
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We are always together in school and we get along well.
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Though sometimes we argue because we don't agree on everything.
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But by the next day, we're back together.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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It's not good to hold grudges.
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Reconciliation is the best option.
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I know, Grandma.
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That's what you've always told me ever since I was little, and I kept that in mind.
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I need a new cell phone.
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Mom, there's a new cell phone out.
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It's amazing.
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I have to get one.
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No way.
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Your cell phone is still working fine.
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We shouldn't waste money like this.
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But Mom, my phone is outdated.
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Besides, half the screen is cracked The battery life is terrible It goes from 100% to 40% in a few hours And some letters on the keyboard are not working And it's basically the slowest phone I've ever seen That's why I need a new phone Well, I will buy a new battery for the phone and it will be fine.
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This won't help the fact that half the keyboard is not working and it's slow.
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You should just try to use it for an hour and see how annoying it is.
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I know you can afford to buy me a new phone because you just got a pay raise.
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Black Friday sales are coming soon.
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Now it would be a good time to get a nice deal on a better phone.
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Jane, I just received your school report yesterday and I noticed your grades are not so good.
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That's why I'm not going to buy you a new cell phone unless your grades improve.
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Do we have a deal?
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Okay, I promise to do my best to improve my grades.
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I'll study harder from now on.
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Great.
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And I promise to buy you a new phone next month if you do that.
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Do you need any help?
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Hey, Paul, we heard you're moving out.
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Is that true?
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You heard right.
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I'm moving out of my apartment into a new home.
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I found another apartment which is closer to my office, and the rent is much cheaper.
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So it's more convenient.
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It won't be as big as the old one, but it's okay.
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Good for you.
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Do you need any help with your stuff?
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That would be great.
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Thanks.
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When do you plan to move?
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I need to empty the apartment this Saturday.
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But the problem is, I haven't found a van or truck to collect my stuff yet.
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I've heard that there are some companies that will rent trucks, but I haven't been able to find any that are close enough to me.
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Do you know where I can find one?
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My cousin works at a moving company.
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I can talk to him to send you a truck.
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I'm sure he'll be able to help you.
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Really?
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That would be wonderful!
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We can come by your place Saturday morning to help you pack your things.
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Sounds perfect.
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I really appreciate it.
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Let me know if you need some boxes because I have plenty at home in my basement.
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Okay, I'll let you know if I need some more.
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Thanks a lot for your help.
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I'll be waiting for you on Saturday morning.
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There's no use crying over spilled milk.
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I'm so annoyed with myself for losing the game because of my stupid mistake.
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Stop blaming yourself, Tom.
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It's not your fault.
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The whole team is responsible for losing the game.
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I almost scored the winning goal, but I missed it.
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I can't forgive myself for that.
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It can happen to anyone.
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Don't be so hard on yourself.
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Scoring the winning goal in the closing seconds of the match is so difficult.
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It's difficult, but not impossible.
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Had I been a little more focused, I would have made it.
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We could have won the match.
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Can you believe it?
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We could have been champions.
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I know you're disappointed to have lost the championship game, but there's no use crying over spilled milk.
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You just have to train harder for next season.
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Well, my teammates aren't going to lose another game because of me.
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I'll do better next time.
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I finally did it.
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Something wonderful happened, Laura.
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Really?
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What?
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You're not gonna believe it.
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Caitlin, calm down and just tell me what happened.
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I finally did it!
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I got into the company I auditioned for!
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Really?
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That's amazing!
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But I thought you auditioned and didn't make it.
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That's right!
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I auditioned five times before getting in!
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I had much confidence in my abilities and I kept trying.
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I started thinking maybe I just needed to work harder.
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So I started dancing again on my own.
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And by practicing every day, I got better and better.
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Then I saw on the social media that auditions were being held again.
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I knew I could do it, so I auditioned one more time and gave it my all.
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I do feel like I earned it and it was a great experience for me.
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I'm so happy for you.
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Your hard work finally paid off.
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I'm so glad you never gave up.
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Congratulations!
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Don't jump to conclusions.
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So, Monica, how are things with your new roommate?
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Jessica, right?
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Yeah, Jessica.
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Well, she's really irritating.
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Irritating?
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What makes you say that?
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I'd rather not talk about it.
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Is it that bad?
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I'm really worried.
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So, we take turns cleaning the apartment.
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It was her turn this week, and she still hasn't done anything.
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Then, today, she left for her parents' house for the entire weekend.
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Maybe it just slipped her mind.
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No, she did it on purpose.
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I asked her about it before she left, and she was not very friendly.
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She said I should stop bothering her and that she'd do things when she had time.
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She acted like a spoiled brat.
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I think I should better start looking for another roommate.
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Well, she might do it when she gets back.
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I doubt that.
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I think she's just lazy.
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Don't jump to conclusions.
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Give her another chance.
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Maybe she was upset because she had some problems of her own.
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You know, you may be right.
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I remember I overheard her talking on the phone with her mom about a divorce.
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Maybe her parents are getting a divorce and that's why she was so upset.
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That makes sense.
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Okay, I'll give her another chance.
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Maybe I was too quick to judge.
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The new math teacher.
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Have you seen the new math teacher?
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The one with short black hair and a beard?
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No, that's Mr.
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Ashley, our new physics teacher.
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So, who's the math teacher?
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Mr.
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Monroe.
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Oh, the tall and slim one with glasses and blue eyes?
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That's right.
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He was wearing a blue shirt and black trousers.
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Exactly.
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And what is he like?
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He is a great teacher.
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He is very patient, and he can make even the most complex problems look simple.
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I love his way of teaching.
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Does he ever lose his temper?
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Never.
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He always talks to the students in a calm manner.
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Well, I can't wait to meet him then.
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He seems like an amazing teacher.
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What is Chicago like?
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Where are you from, Chang?
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I currently live in Chicago, but I was born in Shanghai, China.
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I moved to America when I was about three.
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What do you do for a living?
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I work at a home health agency.
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We help seniors who may need assistance with various things.
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I'm also considering studying to become a licensed practical nurse.
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Have you always lived in Chicago?
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No.
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I lived in Wisconsin, which is right near Chicago.
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I lived at some other places as well, but ultimately settled down here.
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What is Chicago like?
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It's one of the best cities in the world.
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There are many great museums, theaters, sports centers.
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Who could ask for more?
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It's one of the most walkable cities.
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You can get around very easily.
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How many different places have you lived in so far?
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I'd say about seven, maybe eight places.
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And how does Chicago compare with other places?
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Has it been easy living here?
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Yes, it has, overall.
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The cost of living in Chicago is surprisingly affordable.
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People from all over the world come here to live and prosper.
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Are the local people friendly?
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Yes, people here are real, helpful, and down-to-earth, for the most part.
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Although it varies from neighborhood to neighborhood.
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Making an Invitation Hello, Julia.
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How are you?
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Fine, thanks.
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It's been a busy week.
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Tell me about it.
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Listen, what are you doing tonight?
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Nothing that I know of.
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Why?
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Would you care to go out for dinner?
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I know a lovely Mexican restaurant.
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Sounds like a plan.
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Once you try one of their foods, it is very addicting.
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It is that delicious.
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My favorite food is the burrito bowl.
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My mouth gets watery just thinking about it.
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That would be wonderful.
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I'd like that very much Where is it located?
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It's located in Lincoln Park I can pick you up in front of your office Great!
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Let's go right after work Okay, what time?
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I finish at 5 p.m.
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Is that okay for you?
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Sure, I'll see you then.
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Bye for more videos like this.

Informazioni su questa lezione

In questa lezione, gli studenti avranno l'opportunità di praticare la conversazione in inglese attraverso un dialogo quotidiano tra un ragazzo e sua nonna. Gli argomenti trattati includono la routine mattutina, la scuola, le aspirazioni professionali e le amicizie. Utilizzando frasi pratiche e situazioni comuni, gli studenti miglioreranno la loro capacità di esprimersi in modo naturale, imparando le giuste intonazioni e ritmi nella lingua inglese. Questa è un'ottima occasione per utilizzare tecniche di shadow speech per migliorare la pronuncia e la fluidità.

Vocabolario e frasi chiave

  • breakfast - colazione
  • hobbies - hobby
  • agree - essere d'accordo
  • improve my grades - migliorare i miei voti
  • moving out - trasferirsi
  • convenient - comodo
  • help each other - aiutarsi a vicenda
  • new cell phone - nuovo cellulare

Consigli per la pratica

Per ottimizzare l'apprendimento, è consigliabile utilizzare la tecnica dello shadowspeak. Questo metodo coinvolge l'ascolto attento del dialogo e ripetere le frasi simultaneamente, seguendo il ritmo del parlato. Considerando la velocità moderata della conversazione nel video, gli studenti possono tornare indietro e ascoltare nuovamente le frasi che trovano difficili. Ricordate di concentrarvi sull'intonazione e sull'emozione espressa, replicandola per rendere la vostra pratica di conversazione in inglese più realistica. Utilizzate anche la registrazione delle vostre voci per riscontrare i progressi nella pronuncia e nella fluidità.

Non dimenticate che interagire e praticare con altri compagni di studio può anche aumentare la vostra confidenza. Il dialogo tra i personaggi del video mostra come si possano affrontare diverse situazioni quotidiane, rendendo la pratica divertente e direttamente applicabile. Siate costanti e pazienti, e vedrete miglioramenti notevoli nel vostro shadowing site e nella vostra abilità di conversazione in 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.

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