Pratica di Shadowing: Real English Conversations | At the Nail Salon | Learning English by conversation | Speaking Skills - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

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Hello everyone.
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Welcome to our English lesson.
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Today, we will practice saying words better and understanding more.
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We will learn new words too.
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Please listen carefully to this conversation.
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Conversation 1.
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Making an appointment.
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Hello.
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I'd like to book an appointment to get my nails done, please. Of course, Sarah.
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When would you like to come in?
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Is there any availability this Saturday afternoon?
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Let me check.
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Yes, we have a slot available at 3pm.
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Does that work for you?
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That's perfect.
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Thank you.
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Great.
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We'll see you then.
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Do you have any specific requests for your nails?
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I'm thinking of trying something new.
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Maybe gel nails?
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Sure, we can do that.
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See you on Saturday, Sarah.
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Conversation 2, Arriving at the Salon Hi, I have an appointment at 3pm for a manicure.
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Hi, Sarah.
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Yes, I have you down for a 3pm appointment.
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Please have a seat and your nail technician will be with you shortly.
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Thank you.
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Conversation 3 with the nail technician Hi, I'm Lisa.
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I'll be doing your nails today.
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What are you thinking of doing?
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Hi, Lisa.
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I'm not entirely sure.
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I was thinking of trying gel nails.
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What do you recommend?
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Gel nails are a great choice if you want something that lasts longer and has a glossy finish.
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We have a wide range of colors.
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What color do you prefer?
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I usually go for more neutral colors, but I'm feeling a bit adventurous today.
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Maybe something with a bit of sparkle?
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Absolutely, we have some lovely sparkly shades that you might like.
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I'll bring a few options for you to choose from.
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Conversation 4.
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During the nail service.
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How's the length for you?
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Would you like to go shorter or leave them as they are?
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Maybe just a little bit shorter than they are now.
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Sure thing.
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Let me know if the pressure is okay when I'm filing your nails. Will do.
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Thank you.
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Conversation 5.
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Finishing up.
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What do you think?
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Do you like the color and the finish?
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I love it.
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The color is perfect, and the sparkles are just what I wanted.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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Remember, gel nails need proper care.
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Would you like me to schedule your next appointment for a touch-up?
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Yes, please.
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Let's do that.
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Conversation 6.
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Checking out.
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Did everything go well with your nails, Sarah?
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Yes, I'm very happy with them.
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Lisa did a fantastic job.
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Wonderful.
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Your next appointment is all set.
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That'll be $50, please.
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Here you go.
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Can I pay by card? Of course.
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Here's the card machine.
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Thank you.
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Have a great day.
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You too, Sarah.
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Enjoy your new nails!
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Let's learn some new words and phrases from the conversation.
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Appointment, meaning a pre-arranged meeting, often for professional services like health care or beauty treatments.
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Availability, meaning the state of being free to be used or taken, open time slots in this context.
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Gel Nails Meaning, a type of artificial nails that offers a more durable and long-lasting polish finish.
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Technician Meaning, a person skilled in the technical aspects of a field.
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Here, it refers to someone specialized in providing nail care services.
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Neutral Colors Meaning, subdued, understated colors that don't dominate and can easily blend with other colors,
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such as beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, and white.
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Sparkle Meaning, a bright, shimmering, reflective light or glitter effect.
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Pressure.
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Meaning, the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object, in nail filing.
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It's the force applied by the nail file.
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Glossy.
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Meaning, shiny and smooth surface that reflects light.
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Touch up.
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Meaning, a touch up is a minor adjustment or repair to improve
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or maintain the appearance of something that has already been done.
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To help reinforce the new words you've learned from this conversation, I'd like you to write one or two sentences in the comments using some of the key words or phrases.
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This is a great way to practice and apply what you've learned in a meaningful context.
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Looking forward to reading your creative sentences?
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Now let's practice.
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Listen well and complete the conversation.
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Conversation 1.
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Making an appointment. Of course, Sarah.
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When would you like to come in?
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Let me check.
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Yes, we have a slot available at 3pm.
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Does that work for you?
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Great, we'll see you then.
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Do you have any specific requests for your nails?
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Sure, we can do that.
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See you on Saturday, Sarah.
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Conversation 2, arriving at the salon.
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Hi, Sarah.
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Yes, I have you down for a 3pm appointment.
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Please have a seat and your nail technician will be with you shortly.
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Conversation 3 with the nail technician Hi, I'm Lisa.
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I'll be doing your nails today.
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What are you thinking of doing?
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Gel nails are a great choice if you want something that lasts longer and has a glossy finish.
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We have a wide range of colors.
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What color do you prefer?
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Absolutely, we have some lovely sparkly shades that you might like.
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I'll bring a few options for you to choose from.
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Conversation 4.
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During the nail service How's the length for you?
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Would you like to go shorter or leave them as they are?
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Sure thing.
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Let me know if the pressure is okay when I'm filing your nails.
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Conversation 5.
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Finishing up.
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What do you think?
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Do you like the color and the finish?
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I'm glad to hear that.
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Remember, gel nails need proper care.
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Would you like me to schedule your next appointment for a touch-up?
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Conversation 6.
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Checking out Did everything go well with your nails, Sarah?
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Wonderful.
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Your next appointment is all set.
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That'll be $50, please. Of course.
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Here's the card machine.
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You too, Sarah.
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Enjoy your new nails.
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Good work in our English class today.
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You listened and practiced a lot.
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Keep practicing, it makes you better.
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Every time you learn, your English gets better.
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Informazioni su questa lezione

In questa lezione, praticherai la lingua inglese attraverso conversazioni reali ambientate in un salone di bellezza, focalizzandoti sul miglioramento della pronuncia e sulla comprensione dei dialoghi. Durante il nostro esercizio, apprenderai nuove parole e frasi utili, ideali per situazioni quotidiane come prenotare un appuntamento o comunicare con il personale di un salone. Con l'ascolto attento e la ripetizione, avrai l'opportunità di affinare le tue abilità di shadowspeak e di migliorare la tua sicurezza nel parlare inglese.

Vocabolario e frasi chiave

  • Book an appointment - Prenotare un appuntamento
  • Nail technician - Tecnico delle unghie
  • Gel nails - Unghie in gel
  • Neutral colors - Colori neutri
  • Sparkly shades - Colori brillanti
  • How's the length? - Com'è la lunghezza?
  • Leave them as they are - Lasciarle come sono
  • Pressure is okay - La pressione va bene

Consigli per la pratica

Per massimizzare il tuo apprendimento attraverso questo video, ti consigliamo di praticare il shadow speech. Ascolta attentamente ogni conversazione e ripeti le frasi immediatamente dopo averle sentite. Poiché il ritmo della conversazione è naturale, cerca di mantenere il tuo ritmo di shadowspeaks simile a quello dei parlanti originali. Questo approccio ti aiuterà a migliorare non solo la tua pronuncia, ma anche la tua fluidità nel parlare. Non preoccuparti se non riesci a seguire perfettamente all'inizio; continua a esercitarti e, alla fine, sentirai che la tua abilità di pratica di conversazione in inglese migliora notevolmente. Fai attenzione all'intonazione e alle pause, che sono fondamentali nella comunicazione. Buona pratica!

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.