쉐도잉 연습: Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản (A1) | Talking About Your Home in English | English Podcast - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기
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Hello, everyone.
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Welcome back to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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I'm Zahra.
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And I'm Robert.
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It's wonderful to have you with us today.
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Today, we are talking about a place we all love, our home.
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That's right.
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Today, you will learn how to describe where you live using simple, everyday English words.
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Let's jump straight into our conversation.
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Hey Zara, how was your weekend?
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It was great, Robert.
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I spent Saturday cleaning my apartment.
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Oh, really?
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Do you live in a big apartment?
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No, not really.
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It is quite small, but very cozy.
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Cozy is always nice.
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How many rooms does it have?
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It has four rooms.
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A living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, and a small bathroom.
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That sounds like a good size for one person.
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Which floor are you on?
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I live on the fifth floor of a modern building.
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Do you have an elevator or do you take the stairs?
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There is an elevator, thank goodness.
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Climbing five floors is too hard.
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Haha, definitely.
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What is your favorite room in the apartment?
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Definitely the living room.
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It gets a lot of natural sunlight.
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That sounds lovely.
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What furniture do you have in there?
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There is a soft gray sofa, a small coffee table, and a bookshelf.
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Do you have a television?
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Yes, I do.
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The TV is on the wall opposite the sofa.
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Nice setup.
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What color are the walls?
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They are light cream, so the room looks bright and clean.
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What about your bedroom?
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Is it quiet at night?
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Yes, very quiet.
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It has a comfortable bed, a big wardrobe, and a small desk.
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Do you study or work at that desk?
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Yes.
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I read books and work on my laptop there every morning.
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That sounds peaceful.
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What about a balcony?
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Do you have one?
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Yes, there is a tiny balcony right outside the living room.
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Can you see anything interesting from it?
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I can see a quiet street and some green trees.
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I keep three small plants out there.
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Plants make a home feel so fresh.
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Do you cook often in your kitchen?
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Yes, almost every evening.
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My kitchen is narrow, but it has everything I need.
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Like a fridge, a stove, and a microwave?
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Exactly.
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And a small wooden dining table with two chairs.
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That sounds like a wonderful place to live.
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Thank you.
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What about you, Robert?
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Do you live in an apartment, too?
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No, I don't live in an apartment.
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I live in a house with a small yard.
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Wow, a house.
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Is it near the city center?
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No, it is a bit far from downtown.
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It is in a quiet neighborhood.
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That must be very peaceful how big is your house?
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It is a two -story house.
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It has two floors.
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How many bedrooms are there?
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There are two bedrooms upstairs.
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Downstairs, there is the kitchen and the living room.
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Which room do you like best?
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I really like my kitchen.
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It is large and I enjoy cooking on weekends.
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Do you invite friends over for dinner?
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Sometimes on Sunday afternoons.
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We eat together and talk.
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And you mentioned a yard.
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What is in your yard?
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Mostly green grass and a few yellow flowers.
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I also have an old bicycle parts there.
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Do you spend a lot of time outside in the yard?
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On sunny mornings, I like to sit outside and drink my coffee.
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That sounds so relaxing.
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Is your neighborhood friendly?
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Very friendly.
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The neighbors often wave and say hello when they walk their dogs.
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That is wonderful.
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Are there any shops near your house?
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Yes, there is a small grocery store and a bakery just five minutes away from foot.
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How convenient.
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Fresh bread every morning sounds amazing.
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Haha, it really is.
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Having a peaceful home makes every day better.
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Absolutely.
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Whether it's a small apartment or a two -story house, home is where you feel safe.
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Now, let's look at some useful words from our conversation.
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Learning these words will help you talk about your own home easily.
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Let's break them down together.
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Cozy.
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Cozy describes a place that is warm, comfortable, and makes you feel relaxed, especially when it is small and welcoming.
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Example 1.
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My bedroom is very cozy in the winter.
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Example 2.
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She sat on the cozy sofa with a hot cup of tea.
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Apartment An apartment is a set of rooms for living in, usually located inside a larger residential building.
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Example 1.
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They live in a bright apartment on the third floor.
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Example 2.
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Is your apartment near the train station?
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Balcony A balcony is a small, raised platform with a railing on the outside wall of a building where you can stand or sit outdoors.
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Example 1.
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I grow fresh mint and basil on my balcony.
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Example 2.
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He likes to read a book on the balcony in the morning.
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Neighborhood.
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A neighborhood is the specific area or district of a town
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or city where you live along with the people who live around you.
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Example 1.
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This is a very quiet and safe neighborhood.
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Example 2.
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There are two grocery stores in our neighborhood.
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Okay, now you can listen to the conversation again without Vietnamese subtitles.
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Try to listen very carefully this time.
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Hey Zara, how was your weekend?
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It was great, Robert.
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I spent Saturday cleaning my apartment.
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Oh, really?
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Do you live in a big apartment?
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No, not really.
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It is quite small, but very cozy.
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Cozy is always nice.
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How many rooms does it have?
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It has four rooms, a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, and a small bathroom.
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That sounds like a good size for one person.
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Which floor are you on?
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I live on the fifth floor of a modern building.
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Do you have an elevator or do you take the stairs?
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There is an elevator, thank goodness.
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Climbing five floors is too hard.
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Haha, definitely.
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What is your favorite room in the apartment?
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Definitely the living room.
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It gets a lot of natural sunlight.
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That sounds lovely.
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What furniture do you have in there?
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There is a soft gray sofa, a small coffee table, and a bookshelf.
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Do you have a television?
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Yes, I do.
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The TV is on the wall opposite the sofa.
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Nice setup.
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What color are the walls?
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They are light cream, so the room looks bright and clean.
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What about your bedroom?
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Is it quiet at night?
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Yes, very quiet.
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It has a comfortable bed, a big wardrobe, and a small desk.
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Do you study or work at that desk?
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Yes, I read books and work on my laptop there every morning.
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That sounds peaceful.
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What about a balcony?
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Do you have one?
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Yes, there is a tiny balcony right outside the living room.
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Can you see anything interesting from it?
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I can see a quiet street and some green trees.
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I keep three small plants out there.
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Plants make a home feel so fresh.
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Do you cook often in your kitchen?
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Yes, almost every evening.
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My kitchen is narrow, but it has everything I need.
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Like a fridge, a stove, and a microwave?
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Exactly.
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And a small wooden dining table with two chairs.
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That sounds like a wonderful place to live.
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Thank you.
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What about you, Robert?
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Do you live in an apartment, too?
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No, I don't live in an apartment.
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I live in a house with a small yard.
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Wow, a house.
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Is it near the city center?
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No, it is a bit far from downtown.
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It is in a quiet neighborhood.
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That must be very peaceful.
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How big is your house?
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It is a two -story house.
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It has two floors.
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How many bedrooms are there?
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There are two bedrooms upstairs.
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Downstairs, there is the kitchen and the living room.
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Which room do you like best?
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I really like my kitchen.
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It is large and I enjoy cooking on weekends.
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Do you invite friends over for dinner?
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Sometimes on Sunday afternoons.
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We eat together and talk.
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And you mentioned a yard.
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What is in your yard?
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Mostly green grass and a few yellow flowers.
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I also have an old bicycle parts there.
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Do you spend a lot of time outside in the yard?
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On sunny mornings, I like to sit outside and drink my coffee.
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That sounds so relaxing.
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Is your neighborhood friendly?
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Very friendly.
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The neighbors often wave and say hello when they walk their dogs.
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That is wonderful.
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Are there any shops near your house?
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Yes, there is a small grocery store and a bakery just five minutes away from foot.
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How convenient.
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Fresh bread every morning sounds amazing.
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Thank you.
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Haha, it really is.
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Having a peaceful home makes every day better.
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Absolutely.
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Whether it's a small apartment or a two -story house, home is where you feel safe.
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That brings us to the end of today's lesson.
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Remember, the fastest way to speak better English is shadowing.
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Listen to our conversation again,
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pause after each line, and repeat our words out loud using the exact same rhythm and pronunciation.
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please hit the like button, leave a comment telling us about your home,
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and subscribe to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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Don't forget to share this episode with your friends who are learning English.
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Thank you for learning with us today.
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Keep practicing every day, take good care of yourselves, and have a wonderful week ahead.
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Goodbye, everyone.
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See you in the next episode.
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