Pratica di Shadowing: Everyday Life English Conversation - Impara a parlare inglese con i video
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catering for a birthday party.
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Hello, I'd like some information about catering for my son's birthday party. Of course!
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I'd be happy to help.
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How many guests are you expecting?
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around 30 children and about 20 adults.
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Great!
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Do you already have a menu in mind?
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Not really.
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I'd like something that children will enjoy.
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- Our most popular children's menu includes mini burgers,
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chicken nuggets, pizza slices, and vegetable sticks. That sounds perfect.
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Do you have any vegetarian options?
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Yes.
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We can provide vegetarian pizzas and sandwiches.
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Excellent!
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What about desserts?
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We offer cupcakes, cookies and fruit platters.
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This combination sounds wonderful.
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Excellent.
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Now let's discuss drinks.
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What do you recommend?
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For children, we usually provide fruit juice, Lemonade.
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and bottled water. That sounds good.
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I'll prepare a quote based on 50 guests.
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Perfect.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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It's going to be a wonderful party.
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Excuse me, could I speak to you for a moment? Of course.
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Is everything all right?
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I'm afraid there's a small problem with my order.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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What seems to be the issue?
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I ordered a grilled chicken salad.
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but I received a cheeseburger instead.
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"Oh, I apologize for the mistake." "That's okay, I just wanted to let you know." Thank you for telling me.
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I'll take care of it right away.
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I appreciate that.
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I'll bring you the correct order as soon as possible.
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"Thank you.
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How long do you think it will take?" It should be ready in about 10 minutes.
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That's fine.
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Could I also get a cup of tea while I wait?
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Certainly.
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I'll bring it right away.
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Thank you very much.
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You're welcome, and again, I apologize for the inconvenience.
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No problem, these things happen.
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Here is your tea.
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I'll be back shortly with your salad.
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Great, thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Here is your grilled chicken salad.
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I've double -checked it this time.
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It looks perfect.
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Thank you for fixing the mistake so quickly.
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My pleasure.
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Is there anything else I can get for you?
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No, that's all for now.
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Enjoy your meal!
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Thank you.
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Hello, could you help me?
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Please. Of course.
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What seems to be the problem?
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I think I got a bad sunburn yesterday.
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"I'm sorry to hear that.
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Can you tell me what happened?" I spent several hours at the beach and forgot to reapply sunscreen.
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I see.
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Which areas are affected?
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My shoulders, back and arms are very red and painful.
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Do you have any blisters?
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a few small ones on my shoulders.
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Okay, do you have a fever?
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Dizziness or nausea?
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No, just pain and a burning sensation.
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That's good.
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I can recommend an after -sun lotion with aloe vera and a cooling gel for the affected areas.
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Great!
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Will they help reduce the pain?
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Yes, they should soothe your skin and help it heal faster.
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How often should I apply them?
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Apply the cooling gel three times a day.
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and the lotion whenever your skin feels dry.
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Is there anything else I should do?
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Drink plenty of water and avoid direct sunlight for a few days. That makes sense.
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Also, wear loose clothing to avoid irritating your skin.
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Thank you for the advice.
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You're welcome.
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If the blisters get worse or you develop a fever, Please see a doctor.
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I will.
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Thanks for your help.
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- Ooh.
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Good afternoon, Roadside Assistants.
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How can I help you?
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Hi, I'm having a problem with my car and I need some help. Of course!
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Can you tell me what happened?
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I was driving home from work when my car suddenly stopped.
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I see.
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Were there any warning lights on the dashboard?
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Yes, the engine warning light came on a few minutes before the car stopped.
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Can you start the car now?
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"No, I've tried several times, but the engine won't start." Okay, where are you currently located?
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I'm on Green Street, near the shopping center.
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Thank you.
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Is your car in a safe place?
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Yes, I've parked on the side of the road and turned on my hazard lights.
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Excellent!
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Do you hear any unusual sounds when you try to start the engine?
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Yes, there's a clicking noise, but nothing else happens.
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It could be a battery problem.
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I'll send a technician to inspect the vehicle.
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Great.
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How long will it take? About 30 minutes.
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Thank you very much.
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You're welcome!
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Help is on the way!
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How to explain a problem clearly: Phone not working.
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you "Excuse me, could you help me?
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I'm having a problem with my phone." Of course, what's the problem?
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My phone isn't working properly.
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It keeps turning off by itself.
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I see.
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When did the problem start?
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About three days ago, At first it happened once or twice, but now it happens several times a day.
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Does it turn off when you're using a specific app?
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No, it happens with different apps.
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Sometimes it even turns off when I'm not using it.
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Have you dropped the phone recently?
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Yes, I dropped it last week, but it seemed fine at the time.
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How is the battery?
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The battery drains very quickly.
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Yesterday it went from 80 % to 20 % in less than two hours.
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Have you tried restarting the phone?
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"Yes, I've restarted it several times.
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I also updated the software, but the problem is still there.
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Thank you for explaining.
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It sounds like there may be a battery issue.
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We can run a diagnostic test to find out what's wrong.
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That would be great.
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I really need my phone for work.
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No problem.
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Let's take a look.
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Do you have a moment to talk? Of course.
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What's up?
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I wanted to discuss something that's been bothering me recently.
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Sure.
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Is everything okay?
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Well, I've noticed that the music from your apartment has been quite loud late at night.
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Oh, really?
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I'm sorry.
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I didn't realize it was disturbing anyone.
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I understand.
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I know you're not doing it intentionally.
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What time has it been happening?
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usually between 11 p .m and 1 a .m.
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"I see.
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I'm very sorry about that.
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The problem is that I have to wake up early for work and it's been difficult to sleep.
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I completely understand.
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I was hoping we could find a solution.
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Absolutely.
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I'll make sure to lower the volume, especially during the week.
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I appreciate that.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for speaking to me directly instead of getting upset.
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I thought it would be better to talk first.
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I agree.
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If there's ever another problem, please let me know.
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That's very kind of you.
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No problem.
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I'll be more careful from now on.
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Thank you.
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I really appreciate your understanding.
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Using the subway.
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Finding the correct platform.
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Excuse me, could you help me? Of course!
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What do you need?
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I'm trying to get to Central Station, but I'm not sure which platform I need.
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No problem.
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Let me see your ticket.
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Here it is.
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Okay, you're on the blue line.
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You need to take the train heading north.
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I see.
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Which platform is that?
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Go up the stairs and follow the signs to Platform 3.
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Platform 3?
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That's right!
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The next train from Platform 3 stops at Central Station.
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Great!
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How often do the trains run?
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every five minutes during the day.
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That's convenient.
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How long does the journey take? About 15 minutes.
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Perfect.
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One more question.
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How will I know when I've arrived?
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There will be announcements on the train, and the station name will appear on the screens.
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That's helpful.
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Thank you very much.
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You're welcome.
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Have a nice trip.
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Thanks.
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Have a great day.
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You too!
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Enjoy your visit to the city!
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Late Delivery Hello, I'm calling about an order that hasn't arrived yet.
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I'd be happy to help.
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Could you provide your order number?
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Sure, it's 458732.
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Thank you.
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Let me check the status of your delivery.
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Thanks, the package was supposed to arrive three days ago.
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I understand.
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Please give me a moment.
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No problem.
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What is the name of the world?
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I can see that there has been a delay at the local distribution center.
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I see.
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The reason I'm concerned is that the package contains a birthday gift.
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I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
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Do you know when it is expected to arrive?
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According to the latest update, it should be delivered tomorrow.
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Thank you for the information.
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I understand that delays can be frustrating.
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Yes, especially when the delivery date was guaranteed.
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You're absolutely right.
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As an apology, I'd like to offer a discount on your next purchase.
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I appreciate that.
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Is there anything else I can help you with?
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No, that's all.
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Thank you for your assistance.
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You're welcome!
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Have a great day! you
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Perché esercitarsi a parlare con questo video?
Questo video offre un'eccellente opportunità per gli studenti di fronteggiare situazioni di vita quotidiana in inglese, come l'organizzazione di un catering per una festa di compleanno. Praticare conversazioni simili è fondamentale per migliorare la pratica di conversazione in inglese, poiché permette di apprendere frasi e strutture utili da utilizzare in contesti reali. Attraverso l'ascolto e la ripetizione, si sviluppa un maggiore comfort nel parlare e si aumenta la fluidità, facilitando l'interazione con parlanti nativi.
Grammatica ed espressioni nel contesto
Nel video, emergono diverse strutture grammaticali e frasi che sono utili nella comunicazione pratica. Ecco alcune chiavi:
- Inform requests: "I'd like some information about..." - Questa espressione è perfetta per richiedere dettagli in modo educato.
- Providing options: "We can provide vegetarian pizzas and sandwiches." - Usata per offrire scelte, è essenziale nella conversazione per chiarire preferenze.
- Handling issues: "I'm afraid there's a small problem with my order." - Conoscere come segnalare un problema è cruciale per un’interazione efficace.
- Time estimation: "It should be ready in about 10 minutes." - Questa frase aiuta a gestire le aspettative temporali durante una conversazione.
Utilizzare queste espressioni durante la shadow speech può migliorare notevolmente la pronuncia e la comprensione.
Trappole comuni nella pronuncia
Durante il video, alcuni termini ed espressioni possono risultare difficili da pronunciare per chi sta apprendendo l'inglese:
- Catering: È spesso pronunciato in modo errato. L'accento dovrebbe cadere sulla prima sillaba.
- Vegetarian: Il suono 'g' e 't' è delicato, quindi è utile praticare questa parola per evitare confusione.
- Delicious: Evidenziare la 'shi' all'interno della parola è essenziale per una pronuncia corretta.
Questi sono solo alcuni esempi di come la pratica di conversazione in inglese possa beneficiare dal shadowspeak, in quanto permette di affinare le competenze di pronuncia e ascolto in contesti reali.
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 | I've tried · I've parked · I've restarted |
| Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa | are affected · is expected · should be delivered |
| Consigli con “should” should + verbo — dire che cosa è meglio fare | should be · should soothe · should I apply |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — un’azione in corso in un momento del passato | was driving · was disturbing · was hoping |
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.