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I didn't catch what you said the first time.
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I didn't catch what you said the first time.
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That sounds like a really good idea to me.
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That sounds like a really good idea to me.
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I've been meaning to ask you something important.
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I've been meaning to ask you something important.
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Do you usually come here around this time?
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Do you usually come here around this time?
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I'm still trying to figure everything out.
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I'm still trying to figure everything out.
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You seem a lot more confident today.
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You seem a lot more confident today.
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I honestly didn't expect that to happen.
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I honestly didn't expect that to happen.
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Let me know if you need any help.
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Let me know if you need any help.
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I'll call you back when I'm free.
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I'll call you back when I'm free.
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That reminds me of something funny yesterday.
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That reminds me of something funny yesterday.
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I don't really have a strong opinion yet.
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I don't really have a strong opinion yet.
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We should probably leave before it gets busy.
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We should probably leave before it gets busy.
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I'm not sure if that's the right direction.
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I'm not sure if that's the right direction.
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It took me longer than I expected.
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It took me longer than I expected.
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I completely forgot about our conversation earlier.
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I completely forgot about our conversation earlier.
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You handled that situation really well.
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You handled that situation really well.
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I've never seen this place so crowded before.
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I've never seen this place so crowded before.
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We ended up talking for nearly two hours.
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We ended up talking for nearly two hours.
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I'm trying to focus on one thing at a time.
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I'm trying to focus on one thing at a time.
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There's definitely something different about this place now.
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There's definitely something different about this place now.
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I didn't realise how late it was getting.
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I didn't realise how late it was getting.
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I usually avoid going out during rush hour.
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I usually avoid going out during rush hour.
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You can always ask me if you're unsure.
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You can always ask me if you're unsure.
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Everything started to make sense after a while.
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Everything started to make sense after a while.
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I wasn't expecting such a quick response.
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I wasn't expecting such a quick response.
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I've got a lot to finish before Friday.
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I've got a lot to finish before Friday.
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The meeting lasted much longer than expected today.
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The meeting lasted much longer than expected today.
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I'm trying to improve my communication skills at work.
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I'm trying to improve my communication skills at work.
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My manager asked me to handle the project.
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My manager asked me to handle the project.
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We're still waiting for the final decision.
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We're still waiting for the final decision.
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I normally start work quite early in the morning.
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I normally start work quite early in the morning.
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The workload has been really heavy this week.
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The workload has been really heavy this week.
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I had to stay late to finish everything.
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I had to stay late to finish everything.
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We need to find a better way to organise things.
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We need to find a better way to organise things.
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The office was unusually quiet this afternoon.
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The office was unusually quiet this afternoon.
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I'm slowly getting used to the new system.
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I'm slowly getting used to the new system.
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Everybody seemed stressed during the presentation today.
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Everybody seemed stressed during the presentation today.
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I've been working on this task all day.
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I've been working on this task all day.
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We had a short discussion about the budget.
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We had a short discussion about the budget.
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I'm hoping things become less hectic next month.
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I'm hoping things become less hectic next month.
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That email could have been written more clearly.
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That email could have been written more clearly.
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I had trouble concentrating because of the noise.
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I had trouble concentrating because of the noise.
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We're planning to hire more staff soon.
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We're planning to hire more staff soon.
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I need to double-check the details before sending it.
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I need to double-check the details before sending it.
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The training session was actually very helpful.
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The training session was actually very helpful.
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I've learned a lot from my current position.
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I've learned a lot from my current position.
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Our team works really well under pressure.
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Our team works really well under pressure.
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I wasn't prepared for such a busy schedule.
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I wasn't prepared for such a busy schedule.
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The deadline came around faster than expected.
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The deadline came around faster than expected.
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We've been making steady progress recently.
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We've been making steady progress recently.
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I haven't seen my cousins in a long time.
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I haven't seen my cousins in a long time.
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My brother always knows how to make me laugh.
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My brother always knows how to make me laugh.
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We usually have dinner together on Sundays.
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We usually have dinner together on Sundays.
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I grew up in a very close family.
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I grew up in a very close family.
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My parents taught me to stay respectful and honest.
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My parents taught me to stay respectful and honest.
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We spent the whole evening talking and relaxing.
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We spent the whole evening talking and relaxing.
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I still keep in touch with my childhood friends . I still keep in touch with my childhood friends.
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My sister gave me some really useful advice.
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My sister gave me some really useful advice.
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We're planning a small family gathering next weekend.
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We're planning a small family gathering next weekend.
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I've always been close to my grandparents.
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I've always been close to my grandparents.
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My friend helped me through a difficult period.
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My friend helped me through a difficult period.
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Everyone was excited to see each other again.
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Everyone was excited to see each other again.
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We stayed up late sharing old memories together.
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We stayed up late sharing old memories together.
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My family has always supported my decisions.
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My family has always supported my decisions.
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I trust him because he's always been honest.
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I trust him because he's always been honest.
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We've known each other since secondary school.
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We've known each other since secondary school.
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My uncle tells the funniest stories at family events.
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My uncle tells the funniest stories at family events.
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They welcomed me like part of the family.
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They welcomed me like part of the family.
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We don't always agree, but we respect each other.
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We don't always agree, but we respect each other.
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I'm lucky to have such supportive friends around me.
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I'm lucky to have such supportive friends around me.
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My aunt makes the best homemade desserts imaginable.
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My aunt makes the best homemade desserts imaginable.
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We had such a relaxing evening together yesterday.
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We had such a relaxing evening together yesterday.
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My best friend always gives practical advice.
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My best friend always gives practical advice.
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We've been friends for more than 10 years now.
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We've been friends for more than 10 years now.
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Everybody started laughing at the same moment.
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Everybody started laughing at the same moment.
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I'm trying to save a bit more money lately.
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I'm trying to save a bit more money lately.
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That jacket looked better in the shop window.
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That jacket looked better in the shop window.
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The price has gone up again this month.
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The price has gone up again this month.
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I only came in here to buy one thing.
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I only came in here to buy one thing.
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I need to compare the prices before deciding.
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I need to compare the prices before deciding.
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The queue was much longer than I expected.
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The queue was much longer than I expected.
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I forgot to bring my loyalty card today.
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I forgot to bring my loyalty card today.
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Everything seems more expensive these days.
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Everything seems more expensive these days.
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I'm looking for something simple and comfortable to wear.
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I'm looking for something simple and comfortable to wear.
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They were offering a discount on selected items.
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They were offering a discount on selected items.
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I decided not to buy it in the end.
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I decided not to buy it in the end.
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The cashier was really friendly and helpful.
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The cashier was really friendly and helpful.
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I'm trying not to spend too much this week.
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I'm trying not to spend too much this week.
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We found a much cheaper option online later.
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We found a much cheaper option online later.
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I had to return it because it was damaged.
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I had to return it because it was damaged.
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That was definitely worth the money.
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That was definitely worth the money.
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I'm saving up for something important at the moment.
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I'm saving up for something important at the moment.
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The shop was absolutely packed this afternoon.
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The shop was absolutely packed this afternoon.
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I usually avoid shopping at the weekend.
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I usually avoid shopping at the weekend.
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The service was much quicker than last time.
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The service was much quicker than last time.
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I paid in cash because the machine stopped working.
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I paid in cash because the machine stopped working.
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We spent ages looking around different shops.
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We spent ages looking around different shops.
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I didn't realise how much everything added up to.
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I didn't realise how much everything added up to.
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They finally had my size back in stock.
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They finally had my size back in stock.
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I'm trying to cut down on unnecessary spending.
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I'm trying to cut down on unnecessary spending.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A2 is gebaseerd op de video “100 Useful Sentences”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: expected, usually, shop, longer. Deze video bevat 199 zinnen en 1586 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 16:26. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 97 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 84% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| helpful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | behulpzaam |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| practical bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | praktisch |
| rush werkwoord | /ɹʌʃ/ | afraffelen |
| compare werkwoord | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | vergelijken |
| select werkwoord | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | uitkiezen, selecteer |
| uncle zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ | oom, nonkel |
| skill zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɪl/ | bekwaamheid, vaardigheid |
| cousin zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ | neef, nicht |
| hire werkwoord | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | huren |
| remind werkwoord | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | herinneren |
| discount zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | korting |
| jacket zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | jas |
| unnecessary bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ | onnodig |
| loyalty zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɔɪəlti/ | trouw, loyaliteit |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| come around werkwoord | /kʌ.məˈɹaʊnd/ | bijkomen |
| end up werkwoord | belanden, terechtkomen | |
| go out werkwoord | naar buiten gaan | |
| stay up werkwoord | opblijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- I didn't catch what you said the first time.
- I've been meaning to ask you something important.
- Do you usually come here around this time?
- I'm still trying to figure everything out.
- I honestly didn't expect that to happen.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — iets dat eerder begon en nog bezig is | I've been working · We've been making |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | I've never seen · has been · I've learned |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | have been written · was damaged |
| Vergrotende trap -er than / more … than — twee dingen vergelijken | longer than · faster than · quicker than |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 72 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I've, didn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: rush /ɹʌʃ/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/, cashier /kaˈʃɪə/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/, imaginable /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəbəl/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/, supportive /səˈpɔɹtɪv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, practical /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/, jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als helpful, relax, practical.
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Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.