シャドーイング練習: [B1] Small Talk at the Dog Park | Talking About Pets & Daily Life - YouTubeで英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Hi everyone!
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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Practice.
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I'm Jessica.
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Today, we're going to learn how to make small talk at a dog park.
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This is a very common and useful situation in daily life,
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especially if you have a pet.
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When you go to a dog park,
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you can meet other pet owners,
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talk about your dogs, and have simple, friendly conversations.
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In this lesson, you will listen to a natural conversation between me and a dog owner named Peter.
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We will talk about our pets,
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daily routines, and how we take care of them.
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Let's get started.
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Come on, Max, let's go.
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You've been waiting for this all morning, haven't you?
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Hi there.
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Your dog looks really happy and full of energy today.
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Oh, thank you.
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He always gets excited when we come here.
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This park is his favorite place to run and play.
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I can see that.
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He looks like he has a lot of energy to use.
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Yes, he really does.
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By the way, your dog is very cute.
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I love his short legs.
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Thank you.
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This is Milo.
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He's a corgi, and he's also very active,
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even though he looks small.
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Hi, Milo.
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You're so adorable.
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I've always liked corgis because they look funny, but also very smart.
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That's true.
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He's smart.
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But sometimes he can be a little stubborn,
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especially when he wants to do his own thing.
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I understand that.
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My dog Max is a golden retriever, and he's very friendly.
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But sometimes he gets too excited and forgets to listen.
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How old is Max?
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He's about two years old now,
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so he's still young and very active.
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That's a great age.
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Milo is three years old,
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so he's a bit calmer,
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but he still loves to run and play.
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Yes, I think this age is perfect,
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because they are still playful,
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but easier to manage than when they were puppies.
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I agree.
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Puppies are cute, but they need a lot of attention and training.
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Did you train Max yourself,
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or did you take him to a training class?
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I trained him myself at home.
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I taught him basic commands like sit, stay, and come.
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But it took a lot of time and patience.
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That's really good.
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I also trained Milo myself,
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but sometimes he still doesn't listen,
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especially when he sees other dogs.
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Yes, Max is the same.
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When he's excited, it's like he forgets everything I taught him.
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Exactly.
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It's like they're too happy to focus.
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How often do you bring Milo here?
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I usually come here three or four times a week,
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mostly in the morning or late afternoon when it's not too hot.
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That's a good schedule.
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I try to bring Max here every day if I can,
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because he really needs exercise.
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Yes, exercise is very important,
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especially for active dogs like ours.
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If Max doesn't get enough exercise,
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he becomes restless and sometimes does silly things at home.
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I understand.
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Milo behaves much better when he has time to run and play outside.
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What do you usually feed, Max?
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I give him dry dog food in the morning,
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and sometimes I mix it with wet food in the evening.
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I also give him some healthy snacks.
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That sounds like a good diet.
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I feed Milo something similar but I try to control his portions because corgis can gain weight easily.
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That's true.
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I also try not to give Max too many treats even though he always looks at me like he wants more.
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Yes they are very good at asking for food.
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Do you take Milo to the vet regularly?
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Yes I take him for a checkup once a year and I make sure he gets all his vaccinations.
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That's great!
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I do the same for Max.
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It makes me feel more comfortable knowing he is healthy.
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Exactly.
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It's better to prevent problems than to treat them later.
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Do you groom Milo yourself?
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I try to brush his fur at home,
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but sometimes I take him to a professional groomer.
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That's the same for me.
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I brush Max regularly, but I still need help sometimes.
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Yes, especially when they don't want to sit still.
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Max doesn't like bath time at all.
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Milo doesn't like it either.
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He always tries to run away.
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Max looks like he wants to play with Milo.
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Is that okay?
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Of course Milo would love that.
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Great.
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They look like they're having fun already.
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Yes, it's always nice to see dogs enjoying themselves.
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By the way, do you live near this park?
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Yes, I live just a few blocks away,
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so it's very convenient for me.
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That's nice.
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I live a bit farther,
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but I still come here because it's a great place.
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Yes.
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I really like this park because it's clean and there are many friendly people.
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I agree.
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It's always nice to meet other dog owners and have a short conversation.
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By the way, there is a small pet-friendly cafe not far from this park,
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and I usually take Milo there after our walk when I have time.
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Oh, really?
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That sounds interesting.
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What is it like?
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It's a cozy place where both people and dogs can relax.
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They have outdoor seating, and dogs are welcome to move around.
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That sounds amazing.
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I think Max would really enjoy that.
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Yes, Milo loves it there because he can rest after playing and sometimes meet other dogs.
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That sounds like a perfect way to relax after the park.
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Exactly.
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And they also have coffee,
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tea, and snacks for people.
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That's great.
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I'd love to try it.
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Maybe we can go there together one day if you're free.
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Yes, that would be really nice.
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How about this weekend?
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We can meet here first and then walk to the cafe together.
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That sounds like a great plan.
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I'm usually free on weekends.
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Perfect.
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Then let's do that.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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Me too.
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It's always nice to meet new people.
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Alright, Max.
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It's almost time to go home.
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Milo, say goodbye!
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It was really nice meeting you today.
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It was nice meeting you too.
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See you this weekend.
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See you!
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Thanks for listening!
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I hope this conversation helped you learn simple and useful English for small talk at a dog park.
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Try to practice these phrases in your daily life, even in simple situations.
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Smalltalk is a great way to build confidence and connect with others.
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Keep practicing and your English will improve step by step.
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Don't forget to like, share and subscribe to 5-Minute English Practice.
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See you in the next lesson!
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今回のレッスンでは、犬公園でのスモールトークのテクニックについて学びます。犬を飼っている方にとって、このような場面は非常に一般的であり、友好的な会話が楽しめる素晴らしい機会です。講師のジェシカさんと犬のオーナーであるピーターさんとの間で交わされる自然な会話を通じて、ペットの日常やケアについて話す方法を学びます。このような会話は、英語を学ぶ上で非常に役立ちます。
日常のコミュニケーションに役立つフレーズ5選
- 「あなたの犬は本当に幸せそうですね。」 - 相手の犬を褒めることで、会話を始めやすくなります。
- 「彼は楽しく遊んでいるようですね。」 - 犬の行動に注目することで、共通の話題を提供します。
- 「私はコーギーが好きです。」 - 自分の好みを伝えることで、会話が広がります。
- 「彼は少し頑固ですが、とても賢いです。」 - ペットの性格を共有することで、相手に親近感を与えます。
- 「この年齢は遊び心があって最適ですね。」 - 犬の年齢に関する話題で、より深い会話に繋がります。
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