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English Speaking Course You understand English, but sometimes it's hard to speak, right?
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Yes!
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Like, you understand them, but when you speak, you forget.
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Your brain is like, I know this word, but how to say it?
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Don't worry, you're not alone.
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Today, we have a story that feels all too real.
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And by the end, you'll learn how to fix this problem.
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So stick around, your English speaking skills are about to get a serious upgrade.
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Hello everyone.
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Have you ever thought you understood English pretty well until you actually had to use it?
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Well, I know that feeling too.
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Let me tell you my story.
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My name is Cece and I am from Spain.
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A year ago, I moved to the US to study at university.
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I was so excited.
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I had studied English for years in school.
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My teachers always said I had good English.
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But when I arrived here, I realized something.
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Understanding English in class was much harder than I expected.
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People spoke so fast.
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They used slang, jokes, and idioms that I had never seen in textbooks.
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Crazy game last night, right?
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Hey guys, what are you talking about?
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Oh hey Cece, we're talking about last night's basketball game.
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Did you watch it?
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Ah no, I didn't know there was a game.
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What?
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It was the biggest game of the season.
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Our team was on fire in the first half.
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They were totally crushing it.
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Yeah, but then they completely choked at the end.
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They choked? Who choked?
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The team.
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They had the lead, then bam, total meltdown. For real?
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I had it in the bag, but their defense just fell apart.
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Choked?
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Meltdown?
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In the bag?
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What are they talking about?
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Uh, yeah.
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Crazy game.
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And the last play, I told you.
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The ref was blind.
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The ref is blind?
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No, really, Cece.
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It means he made the wrong decision.
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Man, she's too polite for this.
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Ah, I see.
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As you can see, I can't keep up with the conversation.
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All right, everyone.
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I've graded your history tests.
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Some of you impress me, and some of you, well, not so much.
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Ryan, solid work.
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Mia, well done as always.
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Jake, let's talk about your handwriting later.
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Cece.
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Cece, you totally bombed your history test.
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You must have studied more.
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Bombed?
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No, no, Professor.
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I bombed nothing.
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I'm not a terrorism.
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I only study here.
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Bro, did she just say she's not a terrorism?
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CZ, relax.
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No one thinks you're a secret agent.
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Oh, she thinks bombed means like a real bomb.
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CZ, no, no, no. Bombed means you failed the test.
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Not that you, you know, attacked it.
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Oh, so it's like bad.
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Very bad.
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I see.
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Then, yes, I totally bombed it.
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At least she learns fast.
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All right, all right.
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Let's move on before someone actually calls security.
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So, yeah, that was not my best moment.
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I felt so embarrassed.
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The worst part.
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This wasn't the first time I misunderstood something.
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It kept happening.
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Every time I tried to join a conversation, I got lost.
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And because of that, I started avoiding people.
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I didn't want to talk too much because what if I said something stupid again?
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What if people laughed at me?
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But then I realized something.
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If I keep avoiding English, how am I supposed to get better?
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So, I signed up for an English class.
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You know, those four international students.
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And that's how I met David.
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David is also an international student, and that's when everything started to change.
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Oh, I felt so stupid.
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You're not stupid, Cece.
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English is tricky.
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Some words have different meanings.
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But I studied English for years.
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Why can't I understand English fluently yet?
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Because school English and real-life English are different.
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In school, we learn grammar and vocabulary.
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But in real life, people speak differently.
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I feel like I'll never get better.
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You will.
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I used to feel the same way.
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But I found some tricks that helped me.
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Tricks?
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What kind of tricks?
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Four simple things and
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if you try them i promise your english will improve okay tell me first record the lectures
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if the professor allows it then listen again later it helps you catch the words you missed oh that makes sense
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Sometimes I understand nothing in class.
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Same.
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That's why I started doing this.
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Second, prepare important words before class.
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Look up key vocabulary for the topic.
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Then you won't feel lost.
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Hmm, that could help.
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But how do I know which words are important?
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Check the syllabus or the textbook.
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Or just Google important words for some subject.
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Smart.
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Okay, what's next?
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Third, ask questions.
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If you don't understand something, ask the professor or a classmate.
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But what if they think I'm stupid?
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No one thinks that.
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It's normal to ask.
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Actually, it shows you want to learn.
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Hmm.
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I guess you're right.
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Last one.
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Watch TED Talks and celebrity interviews.
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It helps with vocabulary and slang.
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Slang from TED Talks.
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No, no. TED Talks for learning big words.
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Interviews for learning slang.
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Oh, I like this idea.
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But do I have to watch serious talks?
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No, pick something fun, a topic you like.
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That way it doesn't feel like studying.
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Okay, I'll try all of these.
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Good, you'll see.
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Your English will get much better soon.
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After talking to David, I decided to try his advice.
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First, I started recording my lectures.
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Before, I missed a lot of what the professor said.
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But now I could listen again later, and it really helped.
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I even understood a joke the professor made three days later.
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But that's still progress, right?
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Next, I prepared new words before class.
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It really made everything easier.
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One day, my professor said, let's discuss this briefly.
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And I actually knew what briefly meant.
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Then I started asking questions.
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At first, I was scared.
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But my professors were kind.
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They explained things to me.
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I also asked my classmates for help.
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And guess what?
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Some of them were also confused.
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So I wasn't the only one.
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The last step, watching TED Talks and interviews.
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At first, it was hard.
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But slowly, I understood more words.
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And celebrity interviews!
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Wow!
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So many slang words!
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But now, when someone says, That test was a piece of cake!
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I know it doesn't mean real cake.
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I still make mistakes, but I am improving.
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And for the first time, I don't feel so lost anymore.
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All right, Mr. Genius, dinner's on me tonight.
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Pick whatever you want.
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Whoa, that is rare.
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Should I go all out?
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Maybe a steak or lobster?
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Hey, don't push your luck.
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A burger, okay?
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that's within my budget fine fine
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so what's the occasion I just really want to say thank you you helped me
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so much David oh come on you did all the work
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I just gave you a little push no way thanks to
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your advice things really changed for me I get it I used to feel the same way remember it's tough
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when you understand English but can't express yourself the way you want exactly and you know what I have an idea
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oh should I be scared no I want to start a
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club for students like us a place where we can practice speaking without feeling embarrassed.
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No judgement, no stress, just talking and learning together. That actually sounds awesome.
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I wish we had something like that when I first got here.
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Right.
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We could practice small talk, play games, even go out and order food in English.
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I don't want anyone to feel the way I did.
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Too scared to speak.
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I love it!
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Count me in.
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We'll make it fun.
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And no one will feel alone like we did.
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English tips at the workplace.
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Hello.
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May I come in?
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Oh, Sarah.
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Please come in.
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I've been waiting for you.
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Please, have a seat.
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Hmm, but why?
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I don't need a chair.
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I mean sit down.
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Ah, okay.
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So, Sarah, you've been working here for half a year, right?
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No, not a year.
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I work here for six months.
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Half a year means six months, Sarah.
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Half.
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Fifty percent.
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Oh, I see.
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Yes, correct.
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I work here for half a year.
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So, the thing is, we need to talk about your job.
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Oh, yes.
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What is it?
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We've received some feedback about you.
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Feedback?
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Yes, from our clients.
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And, unfortunately, it's not so good.
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Oh, not so good?
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Why?
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Well, they said you were hard to talk to.
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What?
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Why?
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I didn't say anything bad.
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I know, Sarah.
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You didn't say anything bad.
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But sometimes, you take things too literally.
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I don't understand.
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Well, last month, you got mad at one client when he said, break your leg.
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He told me to break my leg.
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Of course I was mad.
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Why did he think it was okay to tell me to harm myself?
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Sarah, break your leg means good luck.
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Really?
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Why is that?
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It's just how we say it.
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It's an expression.
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I had no idea.
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Another time the client said they had cold feet.
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And you asked if they needed socks.
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Yes.
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Um, I said get socks.
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They were talking about being nervous, not about their feet.
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These words are strange.
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I understand, but these misunderstandings are causing issues with our clients.
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I'll try to learn more about these expressions.
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That'd be great, Sarah.
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But unfortunately, some clients have become uncomfortable.
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What can I do?
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I'm sorry, Sarah.
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We love your hard work.
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But we have no choice but to let you go.
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Hello.
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I come for an interview?
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Yes, Sarah, right?
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Please, take a seat.
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Thank you, sir.
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I'm John.
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Nice to meet you.
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So, tell me about your last job.
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Uh, my name is Sarah.
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I worked in a company for six months.
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It was good, but I was let go.
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Why were you let go?
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It was a little hard sometimes.
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What was hard for you?
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The clients.
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They say strange things, and I don't understand.
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Strange things?
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Can you give me an example?
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Yes, one time a man said, break your leg.
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I said, no, I don't want, but it means good luck, right?
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Ah, I see.
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Yes, it means good luck.
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Well, I didn't know it back then. But you understand now.
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Yes, I do.
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I'm trying to learn more.
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That's great.
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So, you're applying for our design post, is that right?
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Yes, that's correct.
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So, what design software do you use?
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I use Photoshop, also Illustrator.
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Good.
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Do you know how to use any 3D design tools?
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Uh, no. I only do graphic, but I can learn.
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That's okay.
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Do you have experience with any web design?
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A little bit.
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I made some website banners, but I don't code.
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Only design.
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I see.
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Do you follow any design trends or styles?
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Yes, I like, uh, minimal?
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Clean design.
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Simple.
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Minimalist design, right?
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Yes, that word.
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I like it.
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Great.
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One more thing, Sarah.
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Are you comfortable working directly with clients here?
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Clients?
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I'm not sure.
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Last time, there were so many problems last time.
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I understand.
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Let's move on.
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Why do you want to work here?
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I like your company's designs.
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They are very nice.
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I think I can learn a lot from your company.
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We like people who try hard.
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Are you ready to learn?
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Yes, sir.
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I learn fast.
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I promise.
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Okay, Sarah.
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We'll think about it and let you know soon.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Have a good day.
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You too, sir.
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Hello, everyone.
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I...
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I'm Sarah.
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Nice to meet you.
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Hi, Sarah.
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Welcome to the team.
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We're happy to have you here.
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Yeah, welcome, Sarah.
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Don't worry.
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We're a friendly bunch.
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Thank you.
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I will try my best.
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No need to be nervous.
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We're all here to help you.
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Yes, thank you.
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I feel a little bit nervous.
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Totally normal.
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First days are always like that.
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I still remember mine.
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I couldn't even find the bathroom.
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Yes, I got lost already.
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I went wrong way.
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It happens to all of us.
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Don't worry.
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You'll get used to the place soon.
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I hope so.
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This company.. very big.
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If you need anything, just ask.
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I can give you a hand.
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A hand?
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You don't mean your real hand, right?
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Oh, right.
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It means I can help you.
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Thanks for explaining.
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You see, my English is not very good.
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My pleasure.
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Just ask me if you don't understand anything.
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So, first, I need, um, learn my work here?
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Of course, I'll help you with that.
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Today, we'll just go over the basics, and I'll introduce you to the projects.
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You'll be fine.
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Okay, I will listen careful.
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I want to do a good job.
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We know you'll do great.
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Just take your time and ask questions.
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We're all learning every day.
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Thank you, everyone.
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I feel better now.
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Good.
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Now let's show you around and get you started.
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First rule, don't panic.
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Okay, I will not panic.
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I will try to enjoy my first day.
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That's a spirit.
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Let's go.
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Hey, Lucy.
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Do you have a moment to talk?
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Of course, Sarah.
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What's up?
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I wanted to talk about the meeting yesterday.
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I hope I did okay.
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I tried my best to explain.
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You did well.
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But there are some things we can improve.
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Oh, really?
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What things?
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I want to get better.
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During your presentation, some points were not clear.
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For example, when you talked about the design concepts, some details were missing.
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I'm sorry.
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I get nervous and I forget what I want to say.
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That's okay.
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It's normal to be nervous.
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Practicing will help you feel more comfortable.
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Yes, I need help with my English too.
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Sometimes I don't know the right words.
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That's a good idea.
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Improving your English will help you a lot.
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I want to learn more expressions.
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They are hard for me.
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Okay, let's start with using better words.
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Instead of saying this design is good, try to use other adjectives.
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Like what?
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Like refreshing or innovative.
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They are more specific.
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Oh, I see.
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I can do that.
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Also, try to give examples when you explain something.
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It helps people understand better.
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Yes, I can use examples, but I forget sometimes.
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No problem.
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Think of one or two examples before your next presentation.
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It'll help a lot.
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I will try.
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What about new words?
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I want to learn more.
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Ah, good question.
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Uh, read articles about design.
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Write down new words and practice using them.
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That's smart.
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I can read during my lunch break.
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Great, I can send you some links to good articles.
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Thank you.
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I will read them.
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And don't be afraid to ask questions.
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If you don't understand, just ask.
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I understand.
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I will ask more.
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I worry about sounding silly.
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Everyone makes mistakes.
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It's okay.
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We all want to help you.
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Thank you for your support.
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I feel better now.
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You're doing great, Sarah.
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Just keep practicing and you'll improve.
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Okay, Sarah.
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Time to practice your presentation.
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You can do this.
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This design is fresh and colorful.
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Hmm, maybe I can say this design is bright and exciting?
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Yes, that sounds better.
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What about shapes?
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I want to use circles and triangles. But why?
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Maybe because they are modern?
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Yes, these shapes are modern and fun.
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Hi everyone, I'm Sarah and I will present today.
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You got this, Sarah.
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Just take a deep breath.
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Okay, so my presentation is about the design ideas for our new client.
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Great.
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We're excited to see it.
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First, we have the color palette.
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I chose bright colors.
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Nice choice.
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Can you explain why?
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Yes, bright colors make people happy.
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Besides, they attract attention.
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I like that idea.
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Next, we have new shapes.
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I want to use circles and triangles.
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Why do you want to use those shapes? Because they're modern.
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People like modern designs.
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I agree.
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Modern designs are very popular right now.
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And if you put them next to each other like this, they look fun.
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And people like something fun.
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That's actually a good idea.
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I couldn't agree more.
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Thank you.
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You're doing great, Sarah.
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Keep going.
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Now I will show a sample.
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Looks good.
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I think it looks fresh.
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I like the layout.
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Thank you.
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And I want to get feedback from everyone.
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It's important for me.
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I want to know what you like and if anything needs to change.
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I like the colors and shapes.
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They are great.
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I agree.
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Maybe we can add more examples next time?
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Ah, thank you for the suggestion.
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You did well today, Sarah.
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Your English is improving.
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Thank you.
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I practice every day.
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It helps me a lot.
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We're all proud of you, Sarah.
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Keep it up.
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Don't forget to practice your English every day to improve your English level.
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Watch the video for one week.
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Try to think and speak in English every time.
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Listen and repeat the lesson out loud to improve your listening and speaking skills fast.
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Cos'è che imparerai?
Questo video ti aiuterà a superare il classico problema: capire l'inglese, ma non riuscire a parlarlo. Tra le skill concrete, imparerai a riconoscere e usare gli idiomi (come "choked" o "in the bag") che spesso mancano nei libri, e a seguire il flusso delle conversazioni veloci con slang e espressioni informali. Inoltre, scoprirai come non bloccarti quando senti parole o frasi sconosciute, mantenendo la conversazione fluida.
Ascolta questi suoni
Nella conversazione, nota come il parlato spontaneo usa connessioni tra le parole: ad esempio, "they were" diventa "they're" e "what are you" si riduce a "whatcha". Anche le espressioni come "for real?" o "bam" hanno un tono e una velocità specifiche che rendono il discorso nativo. Questi dettagli, spesso ignorati nei corsi tradizionali, sono chiave per capire e essere capiti. Usa un shadowing site per ripetere questi passaggi e familiarizzare con le riduzioni e i collegamenti.
Parla come un madrelingua
Per imitare il ritmo e l'accento dei nativi, usa la tecnica del shadowing in inglese: ascolta una frase, pausa e ripetila immediatamente, cercando di copiare l'intonazione, lo stress sulle parole chiave (come "crazy" o "meltdown") e la velocità. Nel video, la storia di Cece mostra come il ritmo delle conversazioni americane è spesso veloce ma con pause naturali. Prova a "shadow speak" con i dialoghi: ripeti "Our team was on fire in the first half" mantenendo lo stesso entusiasmo e la stessa enfasi su "on fire". Questo esercizio migliorerà non solo la tua pronuncia, ma anche la tua capacità di pensare in inglese mentre parli.
Imparare l'inglese con i video è un modo efficace per mettere in pratica queste tecniche. Ricorda: il segreto è non temere di sbagliare, ma di ripetere e adattarti al parlato reale. Con il shadowing e l'attenzione ai dettagli del discorso connesso, presto sentirai la differenza nella tua confidenza a parlare!
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — un’azione iniziata prima e ancora in corso | I've been waiting · you've been working |
| “Used to” used to + verbo — un’abitudine o uno stato passato che non è più vero | used to feel |
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | Have you ever thought · I've graded · We've received |
| Verbo + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — i verbi seguiti dalla forma in -ing | kept happening · started avoiding · keep avoiding |
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.