Pratica di Shadowing: English Story to Learn Everyday Idioms & Phrases | English Speaking Practice for Beginners (A1-A2) - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

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Hello everyone, I'm Rob.
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Before we start, let me ask you something.
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Do you want to feel more comfortable when you speak English?
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Do you want to understand native speakers without replaying the video again and again?
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If that sounds like you,
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you're in the right place.
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This lesson is designed to help you grow step by step.
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It's simple to follow, easy to repeat,
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and perfect for daily practice.
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In today's session, Rob will guide you through four parts.
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Part 1 – Listening Practice Part 2 – Learn Vocabulary Part 3 – Listen and Answer Part 4 – Shadowing Practice
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Each part will help you train a different skill so your English becomes smoother and more natural.
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Take a breath, listen well,
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and let Rob guide you to think and speak in English.
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Part 1.
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Listening In this part, you will listen to a short conversation.
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Just relax and try to understand the main idea.
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Don't worry if you don't catch every word.
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That's normal.
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Before we begin, here is the key vocabulary you will hear in the conversation.
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The sooner the better.
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Are you ready?
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Let's listen.
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Man, I'm so hungry.
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Already?
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We just sat down.
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I know, but my stomach is killing me.
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That bad, huh?
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If food doesn't come soon, I might pass out.
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Did you eat breakfast today?
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Just a cup of coffee.
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That explains a lot.
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Alright, alright, let me look at the menu.
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Okay, they have fried rice,
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beef noodles, chicken soup, and sandwiches.
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Do you want to look at the menu too?
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No way!
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You choose!
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Really?
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You trust me with that?
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At this point, yes.
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I don't care what it is.
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Rice, noodles, soup, anything is fine.
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Wow, you must be really hungry.
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I am.
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My hands feel weak.
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I'm too hungry to even hold the menu.
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Okay, Drama King.
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Just order something fast.
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The sooner the better.
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Maybe fried rice.
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That's usually quick.
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Perfect.
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And maybe chicken soup too.
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Yes, yes.
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More food is always good.
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Yeah, from what I see,
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you probably need two meals today.
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Honestly, I could eat three.
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Wow, should I order the whole menu?
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Don't joke like that, just call the waiter.
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Alright then.
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Excuse me, we'd like to order.
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In this part, we will learn some useful words from the conversation.
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These words will help you understand English better and speak English more confidently.
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Listen carefully, repeat after me,
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and try to remember them.
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Now, let's learn the vocabulary.
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The sooner the better.
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Something should happen as quickly as possible.
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For example, fix the problem.
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The sooner the better.
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We should leave early.
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The sooner the better.
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Call the waiter.
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To ask a waiter to come to your table.
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For example, He called the waiter to order food.
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We called the waiter for the bill.
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Look at the menu.
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To check or see the menu before choosing food.
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For example, we looked at the menu and chose fried rice.
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She looked at the menu for a few minutes.
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Great job, guys!
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Remember, repetition is the key to success in English.
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The more you repeat the words,
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the easier they will become.
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Watch this video again and again,
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then say the words out loud.
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You will get better and better each time.
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Part 3.
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Listen and Answer In this part,
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I will ask you questions about the conversation.
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Listen carefully and try to answer out loud before you hear the correct answer.
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Don't worry if your answer is not perfect.
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Speaking practice helps you become fluent more quickly.
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Man, I'm so hungry.
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Already?
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We just sat down.
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Is Mark so hungry?
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Yes, he is.
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He's so hungry.
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Did Mark and Alex just sit down?
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Yes, they did.
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They just sat down at the table.
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That bad, huh?
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If food doesn't come soon, I might pass out.
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What might happen to Mark if food doesn't come soon?
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He might pass out.
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He might pass out if food doesn't come soon.
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Did you eat breakfast today?
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Just a cup of coffee.
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Did Mark eat a full breakfast?
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No, he didn't.
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He only had a cup of coffee.
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Do you want to look at the menu too?
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No way!
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You choose.
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Does Mark want to look at the menu?
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No, he doesn't.
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He says no way and tells Alex to choose.
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I don't care what it is.
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Rice, noodles, soup, anything is fine.
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Does Mark care what food it is?
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No, he doesn't.
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He doesn't care what it is.
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What food does Mark say is fine?
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Anything.
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He says rice, noodles, or soup are all fine.
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Wow, you must be really hungry.
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I am.
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My hands feel weak.
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I'm too hungry to even hold the menu.
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Does Alex say Mark is really hungry?
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Yes, he does.
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Alex says Mark must be really hungry.
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Is Mark too hungry to hold the menu?
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Yes, he is.
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He is too hungry to hold the menu.
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Just order something fast.
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The sooner, the better.
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Maybe fried rice.
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That's usually quick.
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Does Mark want Alex to order something fast yes he does
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he asks Alex to order something fast what food does Alex suggest
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fried rice he suggests fried rice
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and maybe chicken soup too yes yes more food is
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always good does Alex suggest chicken soup too yes he does Alex suggests chicken soup too
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Does Mark say more food is good?
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Yes, he does.
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Mark says more food is always good.
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Yeah, from what I see,
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you probably need two meals today.
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Honestly, I could eat three.
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How many meals does Alex say Mark needs today?
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Two meals.
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Alex says Mark probably needs two meals today.
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Wow, should I order the whole menu?
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Don't joke like that, just call the waiter.
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Alright then.
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What does Mark ask Alex to do?
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Call the waiter.
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Mark asks Alex to call the waiter.
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Well done!
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You did a great job!
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Now, let's move on to our shadowing practice.
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Part 4.
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Shadowing Practice In this part,
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repeat each line after speakers.
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Try to follow their rhythm and pronunciation.
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This will help you speak more naturally and with more confidence.
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Man, I'm so hungry.
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Already?
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We just sat down.
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I know, but my stomach is killing me.
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That bad, huh?
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If food doesn't come soon, I might pass out.
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Did you eat breakfast today?
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Just a cup of coffee.
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That explains a lot.
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Alright, alright, let me look at the menu.
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Okay, they have fried rice,
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beef noodles, chicken soup, and sandwiches.
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Do you want to look at the menu too?
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No way!
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You choose.
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Really?
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You trust me with that?
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At this point, yes.
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I don't care what it is.
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Rice, noodles, soup, anything is fine.
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Wow, you must be really hungry.
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I am.
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My hands feel weak.
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I'm too hungry to even hold the menu.
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Okay, Drama King.
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Just order something fast.
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The sooner the better.
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Maybe fried rice.
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That's usually quick.
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Perfect.
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And maybe chicken soup too.
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Yes, yes.
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More food is always good.
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Yeah, from what I see,
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you probably need two meals today.
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Honestly, I could eat three.
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Wow, should I order the whole menu?
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Don't joke like that, just call the waiter.
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Alright then.
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Excuse me, we'd like to order.
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Man, I'm so hungry.
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Already?
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We just sat down.
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I know, but my stomach is killing me.
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That bad, huh?
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If food doesn't come soon, I might pass out.
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Did you eat breakfast today?
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Just a cup of coffee.
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That explains a lot.
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Alright, alright, let me look at the menu.
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Okay, they have fried rice,
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beef noodles, chicken soup, and sandwiches.
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Do you want to look at the menu too?
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No way!
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You choose!
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Really?
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You trust me with that?
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At this point, yes.
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I don't care what it is.
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Rice, noodles, soup, anything is fine.
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Wow, you must be really hungry.
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I am!
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My hands feel weak.
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I'm too hungry to even hold the menu.
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Okay, Drama King.
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Just order something fast.
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The sooner the better.
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Maybe fried rice.
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That's usually quick.
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Perfect.
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And maybe chicken soup too.
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Yes, yes, more food is always good.
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Yeah, from what I see,
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you probably need two meals today.
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Honestly, I could eat three.
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Wow, should I order the whole menu?
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Don't joke like that.
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Just call the waiter.
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All right then.
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Excuse me.
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We'd like to order.
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Amazing work today.
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You finished all four parts of this lesson.
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Keep watching this video again every day this week.
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When you repeat often, your English becomes more fluent.
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I promise.
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If you want more simple English practice,
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remember to like and subscribe.
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Keep training your English, keep showing up,
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and I'll be in the next lesson.
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Goodbye!
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See you soon!

Informazioni su questa lezione

In questa lezione, imparerai come migliorare la tua abilità nel parlare inglese attraverso una serie di pratiche dedicate. Sarai guidato da Rob, che ti aiuterà a sviluppare la tua comprensione e a mettere in pratica frasi e espressioni idiomatiche comuni. La lezione è strutturata in quattro parti: ascolto, apprendimento del vocabolario, ascolto e risposta, e infine pratica del shadowing. Ogni sezione è progettata per rendere il tuo inglese più fluido e naturale, permettendoti di sentirti più a tuo agio mentre parli.

Vocabolario e frasi chiave

  • hungry - affamato
  • stomach is killing me - ho un forte dolore allo stomaco
  • the sooner the better - prima arriva, meglio è
  • I might pass out - potrei svenire
  • menu - menu
  • choose - scegliere
  • anything is fine - va bene qualsiasi cosa
  • Drama King - re del dramma (usato in modo scherzoso)

Consigli per la pratica

Quando pratichi il shadowing in inglese, è importante concentrarsi sul ritmo e sulla intonazione. Questo video, con il suo tono colloquiale e il ritmo naturale, è perfetto per esercitarti. Ecco alcuni consigli specifici:

  • Ascolta attentamente: Prima di tutto, ascolta la conversazione senza tentare di ripeterla. Concentrati sul contenuto e sul significato delle frasi.
  • Ripeti ad alta voce: Dopo aver ascoltato, prova a ripetere ciò che hai sentito, imitando la pronuncia e l’intonazione di Rob. Questo aiuta a migliorare la pronuncia inglese e a rendere il tuo parlato più fluido.
  • Fai pause strategiche: Usa le pause durante il video per riflettere e replicare le frasi a un ritmo che ti sia confortevole. Poiché questo è un ottimo modo per imparare l'inglese con YouTube, puoi sempre riavvolgere e ascoltare di nuovo se necessario.
  • Incorpora il vocabolario: Utilizza le frasi chiave elencate sopra nelle tue conversazioni quotidiane. Questo non solo ti aiuterà a memorizzare le espressioni, ma ti permetterà anche di sentirti più sicuro quando parli.
  • Utilizza il metodo shadow speak: Prova a parlare simultaneamente con Rob, questo può aiutarti a migliorare la tua fluidità e a sentirti più sicuro mentre parli in inglese.

Praticare regolarmente con il shadowing ti aiuterà a diventare un parlante più sicuro e competente. Buona fortuna e divertiti a migliorare il tuo 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.