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What do you do for a living?
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So, Patricia, what do you do for a living?
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I'm a student at Boston University, studying psychology.
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How about you?
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I'm a marketing assistant in a shopping mall.
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That sounds exciting.
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Do you enjoy it?
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Yeah, it's fun.
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I'm always learning something new.
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Where are you from originally?
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I'm from a small town in Maine.
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What about you?
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I'm from New York City, but I moved here for work.
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It's a big change, but I love Boston.
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Nice.
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How long have you been in Boston? About six months now.
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I'm still getting to know the city.
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What about you?
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How long have you been in school?
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I started last year, so just over a year now.
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I love it here.
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That's awesome.
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Do you have any favorite spots in the city?
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Definitely.
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I love the Boston Public Library.
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It's such a beautiful place to study.
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I also adore the common and all the little cafes.
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Yeah, me too.
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Maybe we could explore together sometime?
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I'd like that.
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What do you like to do for fun?
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So, Mary, what do you like to do for fun?
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Well, I'm really into swimming.
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There's just something about being in the water that relaxes me.
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How about you?
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That sounds great.
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I'm more of a land person, I guess.
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I play a lot of tennis.
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It's such a good workout and so much fun.
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Wow, tennis.
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I've always wanted to learn.
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Do you play often?
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Yeah, I try to hit the courts at least a couple of times a week.
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It's a great way to clear my mind.
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What about music?
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I heard you like karaoke.
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Oh, absolutely.
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I love singing.
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It's my go -to activity with friends.
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What about you?
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Are you into music?
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Absolutely.
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I play the guitar.
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It's my favorite hobby.
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I love strumming while singing along to my favorite songs.
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That's awesome!
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We should have a karaoke night together sometime.
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Guitar and singing!
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I'd love that!
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Let's make it happen!
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Do you live in a house or an apartment?
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Do you live in a house or an apartment?
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Oh, I live in an apartment.
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It's cozy and has a great view of the park.
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it sounds nice do you like it yeah i love it it's low maintenance
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and i can just call the landlord if something breaks plus the location is perfect for me that sounds convenient
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i live in a house it's a bit more work but i like having my own space
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i get that do you have a backyard yeah a small one i've started a little garden
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It's a nice hobby.
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That's awesome.
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I wish I had outdoor space.
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I'd love to grow some herbs.
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You could always do a balcony garden.
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True.
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I might just try that.
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Thanks for the idea.
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Anytime.
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Do you have any siblings? siblings?
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So, Lucy, do you have any siblings?
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Yeah, I've got four older siblings.
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Wow, that's a big family.
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How old are they?
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Well, my oldest brother, Jake, is 22.
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Then there's Emma.
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She's 20.
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Next is Sam.
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He's 18.
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And the last one is Mia.
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And she's 16.
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That's really cool.
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So you're the youngest of them.
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What do they do?
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Jake just graduated and is working at a tech startup.
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Emma is in college studying law.
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while Sam and Mia are in high school.
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Sam plays soccer and Mia is super into music.
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She's in a band.
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Sounds like you all have your own things going on.
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What about your parents?
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My dad is an engineer and my mom is a teacher.
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They're always super busy, but they make time for us.
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That's awesome!
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It must be fun having so many siblings around.
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It definitely is.
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There's never a dull moment in our house.
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What's your favorite food?
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So, Sally, what's your favorite food?
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Oh, that's easy.
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I absolutely love macaroni and cheese.
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It's the ultimate comfort food for me.
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How about you?
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I'm a big fan of roast turkey.
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There's something about it that just feels like home.
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And I can't resist a good baked potato on the side.
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Yum!
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That sounds delicious.
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What about desserts?
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Do you have a favorite?
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Definitely.
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I'm all about cheesecake.
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It's creamy, rich, and just perfect.
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What's your go -to dessert?
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Chocolate mousse all the way.
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It's so light and fluffy, I just can't get enough of it.
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Yeah, that sounds amazing.
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Now, how about drinks?
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What do you like to sip on?
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I love kombucha.
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It's refreshing and has all those good probiotics.
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Nice choice.
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I'm a fan of mango lemonade.
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It's sweet and tangy, perfect for a hot day.
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Sounds like we both have great tastes.
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We should definitely have a food day sometime.
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I'm all in.
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Let's plan it.
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How often do you go to the gym?
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So, James, how often do you go to the gym these days?
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I usually go three times a week.
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How about you?
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I rarely go anymore.
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I always say I will, but then I get too busy.
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That's understandable.
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I sometimes skip a day if I have a lot of work.
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Yeah, I get that.
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Unfortunately, I often choose to binge watch shows instead of exercising.
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Same here.
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I've never been able to stick to a strict routine.
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Right?
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I often tell myself I'll start fresh on Monday, but it never happens.
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Well, I sometimes find motivation in group classes.
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They help me stay accountable. That sounds great.
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I've seldom tried classes, but I think I should give it a go.
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You should.
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It might be fun.
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We could go together sometime.
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That would be awesome.
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Let's plan on it.
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I'll try to make it a priority.
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Perfect.
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I always enjoy working out with a friend. Can you sing?
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Do you like music, Laura?
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I love it.
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It's such a big part of my life.
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Really?
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Can you sing?
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Yes, I can sing.
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I enjoy it a lot.
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How about you?
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Well, I can't really sing.
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I wish I could, but I just can't hit the right notes.
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That's okay.
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Not everyone can.
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Can you play any instruments?
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I can play the violin and the ocarina.
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How about you?
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Nice.
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I can play the guitar and the piano.
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Wow, those are beautiful instruments.
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Can you play them well?
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I can.
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I've been playing the piano since I was a child.
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What about you?
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Can you play violin and ocarina well?
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I can play some songs, but I'm still learning.
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I hope to get better.
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You will.
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Practice makes perfect.
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Maybe we can have a little jam session one day. That sounds amazing.
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I can't wait.
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Who are you going with?
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So, Sam, what are you doing for your break?
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I'm going to New Orleans next week.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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Who are you going with?
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I'm going with my girlfriend, Lisa.
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Nice.
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Are you staying in a hotel?
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Yeah.
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We booked a hotel near the French Quarter.
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That's a great area.
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How many days will you be there?
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We'll be there for four days.
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What do you plan to do while you're there?
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We want to try the local food, visit some music spots, and maybe take a steamboat ride on the Mississippi.
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Wow, that sounds amazing.
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What kind of food are you excited to try?
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I can't wait to have gumbo and beignets.
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Yum, you're going to have a blast.
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Thanks.
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What about you?
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Any plans for your break?
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I'm just staying home with my husband and kids. That sounds nice.
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Family time is important.
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Yeah, it will be relaxing.
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Enjoy your time.
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You too.
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Safe travels. Which one is she?
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Hey, Sarah.
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Do you know where the drama teacher is?
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I need to talk to her.
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Sure.
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Miss Thompson is right over there. Which one is she?
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The one with the curly brown hair.
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Wearing that bright red scarf.
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She's pretty tall and has glasses.
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Oh, and she's wearing those funky earrings.
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Is she the one by the bulletin board?
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Yes, and she's talking to a group of students about the upcoming play.
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Okay, I think I see her.
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Is she smiling?
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Yes, she's super enthusiastic.
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Especially when she talks about drama.
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Great, thanks Sarah.
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I'll go introduce myself.
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Good luck.
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She's awesome.
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Keep your back straight.
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All right, everyone.
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Let's start with squats.
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Everyone stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
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Now when I say go, sit back like you are sitting in a chair.
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Keep your back straight.
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Ready?
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Go!
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Good job!
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Let's do that 10 more times.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
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6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
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Awesome!
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Next, we're going to stretch to the side.
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Stand up tall.
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Now raise your right arm and lean to the left.
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Feel that stretch.
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Now switch sides.
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Left arm up, lean to the right.
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Great.
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Now let's do some hamstring stretches.
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Stand up straight.
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Now reach down towards your toes.
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Hold it for 10 seconds.
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Ready?
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Go!
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Hold it there.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
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Good job!
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Perfect!
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Now let's finish with jumping jacks.
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Are you ready to jump?
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Yes!
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Okay, here we go.
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Jump out and in.
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1, 2, 3.
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Fantastic job, everyone!
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Milk, bread, eggs, veggies, you name it.
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Got it.
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What's next?
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After that, I need to pick up my dry cleaning.
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My suit is ready for the meeting tomorrow.
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Important.
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Anything else?
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Yeah.
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I have to drop off some packages at the post office.
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Sounds fun.
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And then, I have to take my car for an oil change.
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Wow!
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Busy day indeed!
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And I can't forget to call my mom.
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It's her birthday!
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Give her a hug and tell her happy birthday for me. For sure!
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I'll let her know that you said happy birthday.
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Well, that's a lot to fit in.
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I know, right?
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I hope I can get it all done.
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You've got this, man.
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Just take it one step at a time.
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Thanks, Mark.
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I'll need it.
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Setting the table.
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Hey, Mom, what are you doing?
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I'm setting the table for dinner.
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Want to help me out?
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Sure, but how do you do it?
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We start with the plate.
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Place it in the center of each setting.
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Got it.
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What's next?
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Next, we add the forks.
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They go to the left of the plate.
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Okay, left side.
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What about the knives?
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Good question.
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The knives go on the right side with the blades facing the plate. And spoons?
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Spoons go next to the knives.
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Perfect!
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What about the glasses?
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Right.
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The glasses go above the knives.
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This is fun.
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What else?
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And finally, don't forget the napkins.
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They can go on the plates or to the left of the forks.
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We did it.
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The table looks great.
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It really does.
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Thanks for your help, Emily.
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Thanks for understanding.
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Hey, Mia, I just wanted to ask, what time is your baby shower on Saturday?
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Oh, it starts at 2 p .m.
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We're having it at my house.
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Got it.
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So, I might not be able to arrive right at 2, though.
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Oh, why's that?
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Well, I have another commitment earlier in the day that might run a bit long.
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That's totally okay.
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If you get there a little later, it won't be a problem at all.
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Thanks for understanding.
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I'll do my best to be there by 3, but it might be closer to 3 .30.
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No worries.
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Just come when you can.
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We'll still be celebrating until the evening.
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Perfect.
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I wouldn't miss it for the world, even if I arrive late.
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I appreciate that.
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I can't wait to see you there, whether it's on time or later.
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Same here.
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I'm really looking forward to it.
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I can't find my car keys.
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Dave, I can't find my car keys anywhere.
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They might be by the front door.
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Sometimes you leave them on the hook.
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They're not there.
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I've already checked.
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Have you checked under the couch?
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Yes, I looked under the couch and behind the cushions.
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What about the kitchen?
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They might be on the counter.
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I already checked there.
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They're not on the counter or in the drawer.
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What about the dining table?
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Did you check underneath?
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No, I didn't.
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Okay, I'll take a look.
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nope it's not there either how about inside your purse good idea
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oh just my wallet and some receipts what if they're in the car let's check the garage
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yes they might be on the passenger seat
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There they are, right on the dashboard.
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Thank goodness.
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Thank you, Dave.
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What time should we meet?
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Hey, Ricky.
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Are we still on for the movies tonight?
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Definitely.
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Where should we meet up?
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How about the theater entrance?
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It's easy to find.
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Sounds good.
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What time should we meet?
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How about 6 .30 p .m.?
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The movie starts at 7 .15, so that gives us enough time to grab tickets.
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Perfect.
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Speaking of tickets, do you know how much they cost?
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Yeah, I checked online.
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They're $12 each.
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Alright.
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Do you want to grab snacks before the movie? For sure.
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I usually spend around $10 on snacks.
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same here okay what about after the movie I was thinking we could hit
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that new burger place nearby good idea I'll budget around fifteen dollars for food Me too.
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Alright, so we each need to bring $37.
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Sounds like a plan.
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I'll see you at 6 .30 then.
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Can't wait.
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Can you give me directions?
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Excuse me.
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Hi there.
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Hey, how can I help you?
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I'm looking for a pharmacy.
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Do you know where I can find one?
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Sure.
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There's a pharmacy not far away.
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It's about a ten -minute walk from here.
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Great.
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Can you give me directions? Of course.
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Just head straight down this road for two blocks.
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You'll pass a cafe on your right.
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Okay, cafe on the right.
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Exactly.
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After that, take a left at the next intersection.
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You'll see it next to the sweet shop.
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Got it.
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So, straight for two blocks, then left.
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Right.
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Thank you so much.
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I appreciate your help.
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No problem.
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Have a nice day.
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You too.
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Thanks again again.
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Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione
Questa lezione di conversazione si basa sul video “Short English Dialogues for Beginners”. Questo video contiene 415 frasi e 2321 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 21:09. Chi parla mantiene un ritmo costante di circa 110 parole al minuto, comodo per lo shadowing. Il 83% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese; conviene studiare le altre prima di iniziare. 94 delle sue 415 frasi sono domande: un buon esercizio per l’intonazione interrogativa e le risposte brevi.
Vocaboli chiave di questo video
15 parole del video che vale la pena imparare, con pronuncia e significato:
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| sibling sostantivo | /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ | fratello, sorella |
| knife sostantivo | /ˈnaɪ̯f/ | coltello |
| sometime avverbio | /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ | un giorno o l'altro |
| guitar sostantivo | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | chitarra |
| stretch verbo | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | tendere |
| arrive verbo | /əˈɹaɪv/ | arrivare, giungere |
| tennis sostantivo | /ˈtɛnɪs/ | tennis |
| piano sostantivo | /piˈænɪː/ | pianoforte, piano |
| instrument sostantivo | /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ | strumento |
| couch sostantivo | /ˈkaʊ̯t͡ʃ/ | canapè, divano |
| lean verbo | /ˈliːn/ | pendere |
| fork sostantivo | /fɔɹk/ | forchetta |
| hobby sostantivo | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | hobby, passatempo |
| snack sostantivo | /snæk/ | spuntino |
| spoon sostantivo | /spuːn/ | cucchiaio |
I phrasal verb che sentirai
| Parola | Significato |
|---|---|
| stand up verbo | alzarsi in piedi |
| drop off verbo | addormentarsi, appisolarsi |
| look forward to verbo | non vedere l'ora |
| pick up verbo | tirare su, sollevare |
Frasi da ripetere
Frasi brevi e complete del video che puoi riutilizzare nella conversazione di tutti i giorni:
- What do you do for a living?
- Where are you from originally?
- How long have you been in school?
- What's your go -to dessert?
- What do you plan to do while you're there?
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | have you been · I've always wanted · i've started |
| Possibilità con “might / may” might/may + verbo — qualcosa di possibile ma non certo | might just try · might be · might not be |
| Consigli con “should” should + verbo — dire che cosa è meglio fare | should have · should definitely have · should give |
| Superlativi the -est / the most … — il massimo o il minimo di un gruppo | my oldest · the youngest · my best |
Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione
Chi parla usa 68 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come I'm, can't, I'll. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.
- I suoni “th”: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, underneath /ˌʌndɚˈniθ/, width /ˈwɪtθ/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/
- I suoni “sh” e “zh”: delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
- Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/, psychology /saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/
I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:
- /h/ — va soffiata, non è muta: hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/, hook /hʊk/, herb /hɜːb/, hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/
- Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: knife /ˈnaɪ̯f/, stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
- /æ/ — più aperta della “e”: piano /piˈænɪː/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, snack /snæk/, package /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/, passenger /ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
Come esercitarsi con questo video
- Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
- Fai shadowing frase per frase a velocità normale, ripetendo ognuna finché il tuo ritmo coincide con quello di chi parla.
- Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come sibling, knife, sometime.
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.