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Hello everyone and welcome back to Chill Talk English.

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Hi friends, today is a super useful episode for real life.

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Yes, today we practice English for calling customer service.

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That means you call a company and ask for help like for an order, your internet, your app, your bill, all that stuff.

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And I have to say I am not a brave caller.

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Henry is the kind of person who writes a message then deletes it then thinks about it for 2 days.

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That is true but we will make it easy.

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Short sentences, simple words, clear questions and we will do many many conversations.

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You can listen then repeat. Shadowing is great for speaking. One more thing, we will use polite, calm English even if you feel upset because polite English gets better results and it keeps your day peaceful.

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Okay, let's start. Conversation one. An order is late.

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I'll be the support agent first. You call me.

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Good morning. I need help with an order.

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Good morning. Thank you for calling Bright Line Support. This is Emma. How can I help you today?

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I bought a smartwatch last week, but it has not arrived.

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I'm sorry about that. Can you tell me your order number, please?

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Yes, it is BL2020419.

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Thank you. Let me check that for you.

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Okay. I see your package left our warehouse on Friday. The delivery company may have a delay.

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Oh, I see. I will contact the delivery company and email you an update today.

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Thank you.

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You're welcome. Is there anything else I can do for you?

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No, that's all. Thanks.

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Key line, it has not arrived.

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And can you tell me your order number?

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Very common.

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Conversation two, checking an account balance.

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Now you are the agent, Henry. Be confident.

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I will try. Hello, thank you for calling Bright Line Support. This is Henry speaking.

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Hi, I'd like to check my account balance.

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Sure. Can you share your account number, please?

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Yes, it's 771093.

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Thank you. For safety, can you tell me the email on your account?

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Yes, it's [email protected].

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Great. One moment, please. Beep. Your balance is 320 USD.

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Thanks. Can I also see my recent payments?

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Yes. Your last payment was on July 8th for 25 USD for a monthly plan.

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Perfect. That's all.

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Happy to help. Have a nice day.

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Key line for safety or for security.

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And one moment, please. It sounds polite. Conversation three. putting someone on hold.

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This one is super real. The agent needs time.

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Hi, my home internet keeps disconnecting.

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I'm sorry to hear that. I can help.

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First, I need to check your account. Can I put you on hold for a moment?

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Yes, that's fine.

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Thank you. Be thanks for waiting. I see a problem with your connection settings.

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I can refresh your connection now. It may take two or 3 minutes. Is now a good time?

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Yes, please do it now.

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Great. Please stay on the line. Beep.

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Okay, I refreshed it. Please restart your router and test the internet.

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All right, I'm restarting it now.

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No problem. I'm here.

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Key line, can I put you on hold for a moment?

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Also, thanks for waiting. Nice and friendly.

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Conversation four, transferring a call.

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Sometimes you need the billing team.

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Hello. I think there is a problem with my bill.

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I understand. The billing team can help you best. Can I transfer your call?

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Yes, please.

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Thank you. I'm transferring you now.

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Beat. Hello.

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Hi, this is Emma from billing. How can I help?

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Hi, my bill looks higher than usual. I can check. Can you tell me your account number and invoice number?

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Account number 71093.

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Invoice number INV55021.

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Thank you. Beat. I see the reason. There is a small unpaid amount from last month. So this month is higher.

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Oh, I didn't notice that. That's okay.

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We can offer a simple payment plan.

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Would you like to hear the options?

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Yes, please.

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Key line, can I transfer your call?

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And higher than usual. Great phrase.

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Conversation five, asking for tracking information.

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Many learners want the words tracking number.

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Hello. I want to check the status of my delivery. Sure. Can you give me your order number?

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Yes, it is BL2020988.

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Thanks, Beat. Your package shipped on August 2nd. It should arrive in 3 to 5 business days.

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Can I get the tracking number?

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Of course. Your tracking number is DL88301149.

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You can track it on our website.

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Great. Thank you for your help.

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You're welcome.

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Conversation six. A product arrives damaged.

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This needs empathy.

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Hi, my blender arrived, but it is cracked.

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I'm really sorry to hear that. I understand that's frustrating.

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Yeah, I needed it for this week.

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We will fix this. I can send a replacement quickly. Can you send us a photo of the damage?

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Yes, I can do that.

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Thank you. When we get the photo, we will start the replacement right away.

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Okay. Thanks again. I'm sorry for the trouble. Key line. I understand that's frustrating.

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It sounds human, not robotic.

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Conversation seven. handling a complaint. Let's practice calm but serious English. Hello, I'm not happy with your service.

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I'm sorry you feel that way. Please tell me what happened.

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I contacted support twice, but my problem is still not fixed.

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I understand. Thank you for telling me.

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I will escalate this to a supervisor.

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What does escalate mean?

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It means we send it to a higher level, a more experienced person.

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Okay. A supervisor will call you within 3 hours with an update.

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All right. I hope it gets better.

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It will, and I appreciate your feedback.

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Conversation eight, app login problem.

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Password problems are so common.

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Hi, I cannot log in to my app.

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I'm sorry about that. What happens when you try?

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I enter my password, but it says it is wrong.

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No worries. Let's reset your password.

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What email did you use to sign up?

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I used [email protected].

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Thanks. I sent a password reset email.

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Please check your inbox. Also, check your spam folder.

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Okay, I will.

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If it still doesn't work, contact us again and we'll help.

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Key line. What happens when you try?

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Great question for details.

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Conversation nine, changing a shipping address.

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This one has a confirming line.

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Hello. I need to change my shipping address for my order.

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Sure. You want to update the shipping address, right?

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Yes, that's right.

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Please tell me the new address.

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88 River Road, apartment 5B, Lakeside City.

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Thank you. I updated it to 88 River Road, apartment 5B, Lakeside City.

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Perfect. Anything else I can help with?

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No, thank you.

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Key line. You want to write?

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It checks understanding.

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Conversation 10. Slow internet. Offering solutions.

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We give steps one by one.

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Hi, my internet is very slow today.

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I can help you troubleshoot. Are you free to try a few steps now? Yes, I have time.

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First, please restart your router, then test your speed again.

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Okay. If it is still slow, we can schedule a technician visit.

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That sounds good. I'll restart the router now.

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Great. Tell me how it goes.

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Conversation 11. Checking a refund.

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Refund English is important.

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Hello. I want to check my refund status.

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Sure. Can I have your order number?

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Yes. BL19907.

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Thank you. Beep. I see your refund was processed on Monday. It should return to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.

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Did you send a confirmation email?

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Yes. Please check your inbox and spam folder. If you don't see it, I can resend it.

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Okay. Thanks.

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You're welcome.

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Conversation 12. Phone won't turn on.

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Simple tech support words.

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Hi, my new phone will not turn on.

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I'm sorry about that. What model is it?

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It's the Skyphone Mini.

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Thanks. When you press the power button, what do you see?

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The screen stays black. Nothing happens.

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Let's try a hard restart. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button for 10 seconds.

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Okay, I'm doing it now.

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Great. Oh, I see the logo now.

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Perfect. That means the phone is restarting. If the problem comes back, tell us and we will check it again.

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Thank you, Emma.

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Happy to help.

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Conversation 13. Updating account information like changing an email address. Hello. I need to change my email on my account.

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Sure. Can you tell me your account number?

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It's 71093.

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Thank you. For security, can you confirm your phone number on the account?

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Yes, it is 555184.

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Great. What is your new email address?

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[email protected].

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Done. I updated it to [email protected].

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Great. Thank you.

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You're welcome.

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Conversation 14. Product recommendation.

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Let's help someone choose a laptop. New details, new prices.

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Hello. I want to buy a laptop, but I'm not sure which one is best.

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No problem. What will you use it for?

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Mostly office work. Sometimes I edit photos and short videos.

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In that case, I recommend the BrightBook Plus. It is fast and good for multitasking.

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What if I want something light to carry?

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Then the BrightBook Air is a good option. It is smaller and lighter.

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What are the price ranges?

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Breookbook Plus is usually 1,50 to,300 USD. Brebook Air is usually 750 to 950 USD.

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Okay, that helps a lot.

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Great. Take your time and choose what fits your life.

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Conversation 15. Cancelling an order.

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People worry about this. We keep it calm.

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Hi, I need to cancel an order I made today.

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I can help. What is your order number?

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B L21201. Thank you. Just a moment. Good news. It has not shipped yet, so I can cancel it now.

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Great. What about the refund?

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The refund will go back to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.

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Perfect. Thanks.

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You're welcome.

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Conversation 16. After sales service, TV problem. Now we schedule a technician.

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Hello. My TV has sound, but the screen is black.

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I'm sorry to hear that. What model is your TV?

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It's the V-Max 50.

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Thank you. We may need to send a technician to check it. What day works for you?

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Saturday morning is good.

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Great. I scheduled a visit for Saturday morning. You will get a confirmation message soon.

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Thank you.

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Of course. Conversation 17. Order status update.

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When people are excited, they ask a lot.

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Hi, can I get an update on my order?

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Sure. What is your order number?

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BL21055.

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Thanks. Your order is being prepared now. It is expected to ship tomorrow.

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Will I get a tracking number? Yes, we will email it as soon as it ships.

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Great. Anything else today?

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No, that's it. Conversation 18.

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Replacing a product with a quality problem.

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Like headphones with one side not working, but we'll change the details.

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Hello. I bought wireless earbuds, but the left earbud has no sound.

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I'm sorry about that. I can help you replace them. Can you tell me your order number and purchase date?

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Order number BL200031.

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Purchase date was July 3rd.

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Thank you.

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Okay. I created a replacement request.

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We will send a new pair within 3 to 5 business days.

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Do I need to send the old pair back?

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Yes, we will email you a return label with simple instructions.

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Okay. Thanks. You're welcome.

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Conversation 19. Payment failed at checkout.

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This happens to everyone, even me.

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Hi, I can't complete my payment online.

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I'm sorry to hear that. What message do you see?

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It says payment failed. Try again.

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Okay. First, please check your card details and available balance.

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I checked. Everything looks correct.

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Thanks for checking. Please try clearing your browser cash or use a different browser.

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Okay. If it still fails, we can also offer another payment method like a bank transfer link.

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Great. I'll try a different browser first.

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Sounds good.

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Conversation 20. Laptop can't connect to Wi-Fi.

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We give stepbystep instructions.

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Hello. My laptop will not connect to Wi-Fi. I'm sorry about that. What model is it?

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It's a Brightbook Air.

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Thank you. What happens when you try to connect?

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It says can't connect to this network.

17:10.88 – 17:13.52 (2.6s)

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Okay. First, please restart the laptop, then try again.

17:14.32 – 17:18.64 (4.3s)

238

I restarted it, but it still doesn't work.

17:19.44 – 17:21.84 (2.4s)

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Thanks. Next, please reset your network settings. Go to settings, then network, then find network reset.

17:22.64 – 17:31.04 (8.4s)

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Okay, I'm doing it now.

17:31.84 – 17:34.08 (2.2s)

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Beat. Great. After the reset, restart one more time.

17:34.88 – 17:39.04 (4.2s)

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Okay, now it connects.

17:39.84 – 17:41.84 (2.0s)

243

Wonderful. I'm glad it worked.

17:42.64 – 17:44.32 (1.7s)

244

Me, too. Thank you. Conversation 21.

17:45.12 – 17:48.56 (3.4s)

245

Asking for product information. New smartphone.

17:49.36 – 17:52.64 (3.3s)

246

Beginner friendly specs. Not too many hard words.

17:53.44 – 17:56.88 (3.4s)

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Hi, I want to know about your newest phone.

17:57.68 – 18:00.40 (2.7s)

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Sure. Our newest model is the Skyphone Pro. It is fast and the battery lasts a long time.

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What is the screen size?

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It has a 6.6 in display with bright colors.

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How much memory does it have?

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It comes with 8 GB or 12 GB of memory.

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Storage options are 128 GB and 256 GB.

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254

What colors can I choose?

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Black, white, and green.

18:31.04 – 18:32.88 (1.8s)

256

Nice. Thanks.

18:33.68 – 18:34.56 (0.9s)

257

You're welcome.

18:35.36 – 18:35.92 (0.6s)

258

Conversation 22. Extending a warranty.

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Very practical for expensive items.

18:40.96 – 18:43.28 (2.3s)

260

Hello. I want to extend the warranty on my laptop.

18:44.08 – 18:47.60 (3.5s)

261

Sure. What model is it and when did you buy it?

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262

Breook Plus. I bought it last September.

18:52.24 – 18:55.12 (2.9s)

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Thank you. Beat. Your warranty ends next month. You can extend it for 1 year for 95 USD or 2 years for 170 USD.

18:55.92 – 19:07.52 (11.6s)

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I want the 2-year option.

19:08.32 – 19:10.00 (1.7s)

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Great. I added the 2-year extended warranty. You will receive a confirmation email today.

19:10.80 – 19:16.64 (5.8s)

266

Perfect. Anything else?

19:17.44 – 19:19.12 (1.7s)

267

Conversation 23.

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Leaving feedback.

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Feedback can be kind and honest.

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Hi, I want to leave feedback about your service.

19:28.72 – 19:32.16 (3.4s)

271

Thank you. We appreciate that. What would you like to share?

19:32.96 – 19:36.56 (3.6s)

272

Your team is friendly, but your website is a little confusing. I can't find simple help pages fast.

19:37.36 – 19:44.72 (7.4s)

273

Thank you for the clear feedback. I will share it with our website team.

19:45.52 – 19:50.16 (4.6s)

274

Great. And thank you for taking the time to tell us.

19:50.96 – 19:54.48 (3.5s)

275

Conversation 24.

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276

Following up on an old issue when there is no answer yet.

19:57.92 – 20:02.96 (5.0s)

277

Hello. I reported an issue last week, but I did not get a reply.

20:03.76 – 20:08.56 (4.8s)

278

I'm sorry about the delay. Do you have a case number? Yes. Case number C90814.

20:09.36 – 20:19.08 (9.7s)

279

Thank you. I see your case is with our technical team now. I will message them and get back to you today.

20:20.16 – 20:27.92 (7.8s)

280

Okay. I really hope it is fixed soon.

20:28.72 – 20:31.52 (2.8s)

281

I understand. Thank you for your patience.

20:32.32 – 20:35.12 (2.8s)

282

Conversation 25.

20:35.92 – 20:37.76 (1.8s)

283

Subscribing to a new service. ending on something positive.

20:38.56 – 20:43.20 (4.6s)

284

Hello, I want to subscribe to your cloud storage service.

20:44.00 – 20:48.08 (4.1s)

285

Great. We have a few plans. How much storage do you need?

20:48.88 – 20:53.12 (4.2s)

286

Around 1 terabte.

20:53.92 – 20:55.28 (1.4s)

287

Our premium plan has 2 terab for $9.99 USD per month. It includes automatic backup and sync on multiple devices.

20:56.08 – 21:06.56 (10.5s)

288

That sounds good. Please sign me up.

21:07.36 – 21:09.52 (2.2s)

289

Done. You will get a confirmation email in a few minutes.

21:10.32 – 21:14.40 (4.1s)

290

Thank you.

21:15.20 – 21:15.70 (0.5s)

291

You're welcome.

21:16.32 – 21:16.88 (0.6s)

292

Okay. We did a lot today in a good way.

21:17.68 – 21:21.68 (4.0s)

293

You did great, Henry.

21:22.48 – 21:23.76 (1.3s)

294

Thank you. I feel like I can call customer service now. Maybe.

21:24.56 – 21:29.60 (5.0s)

295

And you listeners can take these conversations and practice them again.

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Repeat each line. Copy the rhythm. Also try changing the details, change the product, change the dates, change the numbers, keep the same English.

21:35.52 – 21:47.44 (11.9s)

297

Yes, that is real speaking practice.

21:48.24 – 21:50.72 (2.5s)

298

Thanks for listening to Chill Talk English.

21:51.52 – 21:53.92 (2.4s)

299

See you next time. Bye.

21:54.72 – 21:58.56 (3.8s)

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.

Come praticare efficacemente su ShadowingEnglish

Scegli il tuo video: Scegli un video di YouTube con un discorso chiaro e naturale in inglese. TED Talks, BBC News, scene di film, podcast o risposte campione IELTS funzionano benissimo. Incolla l'URL nella barra di ricerca. Inizia con video più brevi (meno di 5 minuti) e contenuti che trovi realmente interessanti — la motivazione è importante.
Ascolta prima, comprendi il contesto: Al primo ascolto, mantieni la velocità a 1x e ascolta solo. Non cercare ancora di ripetere. Concentrati sulla comprensione del significato, sull'acquisizione di nuovo vocabolario e sull'osservazione di come il parlante enfatizza le parole, collega i suoni e fa le pause.
Imposta la modalità Shadowing:
- Modalità Attesa: Scegli +3s o +5s — dopo che ogni frase è stata riprodotta, il video si mette automaticamente in pausa, così hai tempo per ripetere ad alta voce. Scegli Manuale se vuoi avere il pieno controllo e premi Avanti tu stesso dopo ogni ripetizione.
- Sincronizzazione Sub: I sottotitoli di YouTube a volte appaiono leggermente in anticipo o in ritardo rispetto all'audio. Usa ±100ms per allinearli perfettamente e poter seguire accuratamente.
Ombreggia ad alta voce (la pratica centrale): Qui è dove si svolge il vero lavoro. Non appena viene riprodotta una frase — o durante la pausa — ripetila ad alta voce, in modo chiaro e sicuro. Non limitarti a pronunciare le parole: rispecchia il ritmo, l'accento, il tono e il discorso connesso del parlante. Mira a sembrare un'ombra del parlante, non solo una recitazione parola per parola. Usa la funzione Ripeti per allenare la stessa frase più volte fino a quando non ti sembra naturale.
Aumenta la sfida: Una volta che un passaggio si sente confortevole, spingi i tuoi limiti. Aumenta la velocità a <code>1.25x</code> o persino <code>1.5x</code> per allenare riflessi linguistici ad alta velocità. Oppure imposta la Modalità Attesa su <code>Off</code> per uno shadowing continuo — la modalità più avanzata e gratificante. Una pratica costante giornaliera di 15–30 minuti produrrà risultati evidenti in poche settimane.

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ShadowingEnglish.com – Pratica di Shadowing in Inglese

Parla inglese fluentemente usando la tecnica dello Shadowing. Ascolta video di YouTube con madrelingua, ripeti frase per frase e costruisci una pronuncia e fluidità reale — usata da studenti IELTS in tutto il mondo.

Pratica di Shadowing: How to Call Customer Service in English Conversation Practice (A1–A2 Shadowing Practice) - Impara a parlare inglese con YouTube

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