Shadowing Practice: A Rainy Sunday at Home with Family | Easy English Listening Practice Story (A2 Level) - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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I can hear the rain.
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It sounds very calm.
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Yes, it's raining softly.
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It's a perfect Sunday to stay in bed a little longer.
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Rainy mornings like this always make me feel relaxed.
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So, we don't have to go anywhere today, right?
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That's right.
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Today is just for us and our family time.
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A slow morning at home sounds really nice.
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I love rainy days.
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Let's make a warm breakfast and enjoy the rain together That sounds perfect
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Rainy mornings are my favorite I'll toast the bread The smell will wake us up Yes!
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Fresh toast always makes the kitchen feel cozy Can I help today?
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I want to do something, too.
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Of course, sweetheart.
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We love having you with us.
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You can stir the eggs carefully.
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Nice and slow.
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Okay, Mommy.
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I will be very careful.
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I feel important when I help in the kitchen.
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You are important, Mia.
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We are a team here.
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Breakfast is almost ready.
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You're doing great, Mia.
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Thank you, Daddy.
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I'm trying my best.
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Moments like this make the house feel very warm.
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Yes, this is my favorite part of the weekend.
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It tastes even better when we eat together.
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That's true.
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Food tastes better with love.
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I love coffee.
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It always makes mornings feel warmer.
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Me too.
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Coffee just tastes better when we drink it together.
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It's still early.
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We don't need to hurry today.
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That's the best plan for a rainy morning.
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I'll wash the plates.
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And I'll dry them.
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I can put them back in the cabinet.
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The light looks very soft today.
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Yes, rainy days make everything feel calm.
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The rain looks like long silver lines.
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That's a beautiful way to say it, Mia.
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How about baking something sweet today?
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That sounds like a great idea.
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Really?
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I would love to bake cookies with you. Of course.
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We'll do it together.
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Cookies are perfect for a rainy Sunday.
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Let's get everything ready first.
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I'll help measure the ingredients.
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I'm pouring it very carefully.
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Take your time.
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There's no rush today.
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Yes, that's perfect.
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You're very careful.
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I want the cookies to be just right.
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Let's add some milk to make it smooth.
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It's getting thick, but it's fun to mix.
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Oh no, I made a mess.
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It's okay.
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Baking is about learning and laughing.
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A little mess makes good memories.
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Now we wait and let the oven do its job.
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Waiting feels slow, but I'm excited.
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Time feels shorter when we are together.
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Let's play a game while we wait for the cookies.
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I want to start first, Kunde.
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OK.
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You can go first.
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I'm ready.
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This will be fun.
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I like it when we all play together.
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Let's see where it stops.
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Please, a big number.
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I'm winning right now, and it feels great.
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You're doing very well.
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Oh, no, I need to try harder.
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Don't worry, Dad.
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You can still win.
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Winning or losing doesn't matter.
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Being together does.
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That's why I love these moments.
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The rain is getting stronger.
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It sounds loud but cozy.
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The cookies are ready.
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They smell wonderful.
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Wow, the whole house smells sweet.
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I can't wait to try them.
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Wow, I can smell them from the living room.
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Be careful, they're hot, but very tasty.
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These cookies are the best we've ever made.
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Because we made them together.
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How about a movie now?
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Yes, a movie sounds perfect.
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The movie is starting.
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I like the sound of the rain.
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It makes the movie feel even nicer.
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I feel safe and happy right now.
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I feel the same way.
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Simple days like this are the best days.
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Dad, the TV is off. Is everything okay?
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Yes, sweetheart.
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Don't worry.
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It's okay.
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The power is out because of the rain.
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Let's light a candle.
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Oh, there we go.
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It looks pretty with the candle.
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Sometimes the dark makes us closer.
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Listen to the rain.
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It sounds calm.
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I feel safe when we are together.
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That's all we need.
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Light doesn't matter when love is here.
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I think I'm getting sleepy.
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So let's go to sleep, my love.
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Let's go to bed and rest.
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Sleep well, my dear.
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Today was a really good day.
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Good night, Mia.
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Sweet dreams.
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Good night, Mom and Dad.
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Everything feels calm tonight.
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I like doing this together.
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I really love days like this.
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Me too.
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They remind me of what matters.
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The sound of the rain always makes me feel calm.
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Especially when you're here.
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Me too.
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After a long day, this is all I really need.
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Good night.
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Sleep well?

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