Shadowing Practice: English Conversation for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Small talk starters Hey, long time no see!
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I know, it's been ages.
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How's it going?
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Pretty good, just busy with work.
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Hey, how's it going?
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Good thanks.
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You?
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Can't complain.
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What have you been up to?
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Pretty busy with school, but it's going well.
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That's good to hear.
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Hi, Sarah.
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Hi, Ben.
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How's your day been?
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Not bad.
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Just a bit hectic.
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What's been keeping you so busy?
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Work, mostly.
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Everything seems to be happening at once.
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I get that.
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Those days can be rough.
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Hey there, nice to see you.
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Good to see you, too.
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It's been a while.
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What's new with you?
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Not much.
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Just started a new course.
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Hey, Sylvia!
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What a surprise seeing you here!
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Alex!
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Wow!
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It's been so long!
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How have you been lately?
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I've been good, just busy with work and family.
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Same here.
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I'm dining with relatives tonight.
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Me too!
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We should catch up properly sometime soon.
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Saying excuse me in different ways.
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Excuse me, could you help me find this street?
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Of course.
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Let me take a look.
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Ah, it's just around the corner.
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Go straight ahead and turn left at the pharmacy.
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Thank you so much.
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I really appreciate your help.
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Pardon me, may I get through?
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Oh, sure, go ahead.
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Thanks.
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Ahem, sorry to interrupt, but can I ask a quick question?
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No problem, what is it?
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I just need some information about the schedule for tomorrow's meeting.
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Sure, it's set for 10 a.m.
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Great, thank you.
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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I didn't mean to bump into you.
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That's all right.
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Still, my apologies.
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No worries at all.
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It happens.
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Would you mind if I sat here?
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Not at all.
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Please do.
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Thank you.
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Tiny but powerful phrases natives use.
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Honestly, I think we should leave earlier to avoid traffic.
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You know what I mean?
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Yeah, especially on Fridays.
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It gets crazy.
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Exactly.
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We could leave at 5 instead of 6.
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Hmm, I guess so.
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But I still need to finish some work.
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Fair enough.
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Work comes first.
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What if we leave at 5.30?
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That gives me time to wrap things up.
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Yeah, that works.
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Not too early, not too late.
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Great.
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And we can grab coffee on the way.
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Now you're talking.
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A good coffee makes everything better.
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I guess so, especially if I'm tired.
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Same here.
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So, it's settled.
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5.30, quick coffee stop, then we go.
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All right.
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I'll make sure I'm ready by then.
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Perfect.
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More natural alternatives to OK.
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Hey, let's meet at 6 instead of 5 today.
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All right.
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That gives me more time to finish work.
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Great.
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And maybe we can grab dinner after?
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I'm in.
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I've been meaning to try that new Italian place downtown down.
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Perfect!
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I'll make a reservation just in case.
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Got it.
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Let me know the details.
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Of course.
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I'll text you the address later.
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Also, I might be a few minutes late.
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No problem.
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That works for me.
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Thanks for understanding.
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I'm really looking forward to it.
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Same here.
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It's been a while since we last hung out.
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True.
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We definitely needed to plan something.
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By the way, do you want to sit outside if the weather's nice?
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Sure thing.
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That would be great.
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I'll text you once I leave home.
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Sounds good.
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See you later.
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See you soon.
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I'm really looking forward to it.
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It should be a relaxing evening after such a long and stressful week.
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Reactions Nobody Teaches Hey, Jane, guess what?
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I finally got the job I told you about.
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No way!
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That's amazing!
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I know, right?
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They called me this morning and offered me the position.
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Seriously?
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They chose you over all those other candidates?
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Yeah.
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They said they liked my ideas during the interview.
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That's crazy!
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You were so nervous about it.
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I was.
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I almost didn't even apply.
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Well, I'm glad you did.
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Good for you.
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You really deserve it.
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Thanks.
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It still doesn't feel real.
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So when do you start?
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Next Monday.
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I've got a lot to prepare.
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I can imagine.
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But you'll do great.
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I hope so.
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Thinking Time Phrases I saw your message about changing the project idea.
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What do you think we should do?
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Give me a second.
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I'm still figuring it out.
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Sure.
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No rush.
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Okay.
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Let me think.
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Maybe we don't need to change everything.
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Just adjust a few parts.
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Like what?
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How can I say this?
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The main concept is good,
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but the presentation feels a bit unclear.
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So you mean we should simplify it?
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Yeah, exactly.
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It's hard to explain, but...
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I feel like we're over-complicating something that could be simple.
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That actually makes sense.
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Maybe we focus on one strong idea instead of three smaller ones.
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Yes, that's what I was trying to say.
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Alright, so we keep the core idea,
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simplify the message, and improve how we present it.
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Right.
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I think that'll make a big difference.
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Glad we talked it through.
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Me too.
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Reacting to Bad News You seem a bit down, Trisha.
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Did something happen?
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I didn't get the job I was really hoping for.
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Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
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Yeah, I thought I did well,
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but they chose someone else.
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What a bummer.
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I know.
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I was really counting on it.
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That's tough.
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You put a lot of effort into it.
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I did.
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Weeks of preparation.
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Hey, don't let this stop you.
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I'm trying not to, but it's frustrating.
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Of course it is.
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Anyone would feel the same.
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I just don't know what to do next.
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Take a little time, then try again.
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Yeah, I guess I will.
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Hope things get better.
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Thanks, I appreciate that.
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More natural alternatives to I don't know.
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Hey, do you know what time the meeting starts tomorrow?
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I'm not sure.
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I think it's in the morning, though.
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Hmm, I couldn't find the email.
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Do you know who's leading it?
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Good question.
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I assumed it was Sarah,
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but now I'm not certain.
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Yeah, that sounds right, but I don't remember clearly.
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Maybe we should double check.
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Probably.
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By the way, do you know what we're supposed to prepare?
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I haven't thought about that.
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I guess we should bring our reports?
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Yeah, that makes sense.
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I'll bring mine just in case.
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Same here.
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Do you think this meeting is going to be long?
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No idea, honestly.
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Last time it went on for hours.
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Oh no, I hope not.
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Yeah, me too.
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Maybe this one will be shorter.
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Let's hope so.
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Should we ask someone to confirm all this?
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Yeah, that's probably a good idea.
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I'll message Sarah.
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Perfect.
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That way we won't be guessing anymore.
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How to say, I don't want to go without sounding harsh.
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Hey, are you coming to the party tonight?
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Hmm, I'm not sure I'll make it.
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Really?
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It's going to be fun.
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I know, it sounds great.
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I'm just feeling a bit tired today.
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Oh, come on, just for a little while?
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I'd love to, but I think I need a quiet night instead.
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Got it.
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Long day?
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Yeah, pretty much.
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I just want to relax and recharge.
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That makes sense.
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Maybe next time?
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Let me know when you plan something else.
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Of course.
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We'll do something soon.
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Thanks for understanding.
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No worries.
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Enjoy your evening.
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You too.
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Have fun at the party.
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I will.
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Talk tomorrow?
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Definitely.
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Alright.
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Take care.
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You too.
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Bye.
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Apologizing Casually Hey, you didn't reply to my message yesterday.
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Oh, sorry about that.
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I saw it late and forgot to answer.
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I needed your feedback for the plan.
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Yeah, I get it.
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My bad.
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I should have checked my phone more carefully.
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It slowed things down a bit.
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I know.
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That's on me.
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I'll make sure it doesn't happen again.
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All right.
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Just let me know next time.
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Of course.
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I didn't mean to cause any trouble.
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Okay.
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Can you send me the plan again?
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Sure, I will.
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Thanks.
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I'll look at it right away.
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I'll make it up to you.
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I promise.
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Good.
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Just help me finish this plan.
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Deal.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “English Conversation for Beginners”. Deze video bevat 283 zinnen en 1347 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 14:17. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 94 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| simplify werkwoord | /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ | vereenvoudigen, versimpelen |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| phrase zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | uitspraak |
| complicate werkwoord | /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ | compliceren |
| frustrate werkwoord | /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/ | frustreren |
| hectic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɛktɪk/ | hectisch |
| recharge werkwoord | /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ | opladen |
| interrupt werkwoord | /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ | afbreken, onderbreken |
| pardon zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɑːdn̩/ | vergeving |
| pharmacy zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɑɹməsi/ | apotheek |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
| bump zelfstandig naamwoord | /bʌmp/ | botsing |
| apology zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | verontschuldiging |
| adjust werkwoord | /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ | aanpassen, verstellen |
| harsh bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɑɹʃ/ | ruw, grof |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- What have you been up to?
- How's your day been?
- What's been keeping you so busy?
- What's new with you?
- Do you know who's leading it?
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 have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | it's been · have you been · I've been |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should catch · should leave · should be |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig was | was trying · was really hoping · was really counting |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | I'll make · I'll text · you'll do |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 52 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I'll, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, harsh /ˈhɑɹʃ/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/, protective /pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, react /ɹiːˈækt/, wrap /ɹæp/, feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/
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 simplify, relax, phrase.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
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.