Shadowing Practice: Everyday English Conversation Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Who were you talking to just now?
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I was talking to David.
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He's an assistant here.
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Whose assistant is he?
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He's Olivia's assistant.
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What did he say to you?
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He told me that he was leaving the company.
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Really?
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Why is he leaving?
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He's leaving because he doesn't like working here anymore.
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When is he going to leave?
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He's going to leave next month.
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Where is he going to work?
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He's going to work in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Which company is he going to work for?
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He's going to work for a company called Round the Clock.
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How big is that company?
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It is pretty big, I've heard.
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How many employees are there?
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There are around 100 full-time employees.
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How did he get that job?
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He got that job by answering an online ad.
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They were very impressed with him and hired him on the spot.
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How much is he going to earn? earn he's going to earn over seventy five thousand dollars a year
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hello mr. Robinson welcome to Rome I'm Julia your tour guide hi please call me Larry.
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Okay, Larry.
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Nice to meet you.
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How's the flight?
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Are you very tired?
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No, I'm fine.
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Great.
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Let's go to the parking lot then.
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Okay.
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Is it your first time here?
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Yeah.
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I was in Europe when I was a student,
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but somehow I never got here.
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In Rome, you have the feeling of going back in time.
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Nowhere in the world will you find as much history as here.
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You're going to stay here just for two days, right?
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Exactly.
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And my final destination is Oxford.
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I'm going to give a talk at a conference there.
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So you're here for work, not pleasure?
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Yes.
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Well, maybe some pleasure, too.
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I have a friend who lives in Oxford,
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and we're planning to meet up.
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That's nice.
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Where are we going first?
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To Hotel Savoy.
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We have reserved for you a nice room on the fifth floor, on the front.
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It is number 55.
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Perfect.
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Okay, so now I'm going to tell you a bit about our tour today.
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We're going to drive to the center.
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It takes about 45 minutes.
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And then we're going to start at the Colosseum,
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Rome's most famous and recognized monument.
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Great!
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I've always wanted to see it.
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I heard that the experience you get is truly one of a kind.
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That's true.
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It is one of the seven wonders of the world.
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And then we are going to visit the Forum.
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This is one of the most beautiful places you will find in Rome.
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After that we are going to see the Pantheon,
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one of the oldest buildings in the city.
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Wow, I can't wait!
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We are also going to visit the Trevi Ponte,
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in which you can toss a coin.
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It is said that whoever does this will certainly come back to Rome.
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Then I'm going to toss a coin too.
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I want to come back someday, by all means.
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Then we'll be very near the Via del Corso,
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where all the best shops are.
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Would you like to maybe do some shopping?
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Yes, of course.
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I'd like to buy a lot of souvenirs for my family.
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And then I'm sure you're going to be hungry,
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so I'm going to take you to a really nice restaurant for lunch.
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There is a restaurant called La Taverna dei Furi Imperiali.
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The food they serve is delicious.
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I recommend ravioli di buratta,
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which is fresh pasta filled with cheese.
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Or we can have pizza or a good carbonara,
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a gelato, an ice cream that is.
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typical dishes, but I promise you,
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very different from Italian food in America.
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Sounds great!
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It's going to be a fantastic day!
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Seth, you've been in our company for almost a year now.
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What do you think of the other people in our department?
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Well, there's one outstanding person, and that's Jessica.
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She does excellent work and is a very good team player
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She has her feet on the ground She stands out from the others That's good to hear What about Nathan?
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What do you think of him?
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He's very able, but I wish he wasn't so conceited I don't know who he's trying to impress It's the female staff,
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I think He always shows off more with women around Yes,
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I guess he's just a bit arrogant.
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But otherwise, his performance is fine.
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His work certainly measures up.
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He really wants to get ahead.
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You can count on him.
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So, there are no real problems then?
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Well, I'm very worried about Melanie.
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She seems to be screwing everything up at the moment.
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Every time I give her instructions,
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she never seems to understand.
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The other employees are complaining that they end up doing her work.
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One of them dropped a hint that she might resign if nothing is done about it.
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Oh dear, I'll have a word with her and make it clear
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that she has to improve or we may have to ask her to leave.
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Meredith, want to go out with me and Nora tonight?
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We're going to have a great time together.
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I don't want to be a killjoy.
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I'm just not in the mood to go out.
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You sure haven't been too happy lately.
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Is anything the matter?
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I'm feeling on edge these days.
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Because there are rumors that there may be some layoffs at my company at the end of the month.
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I can understand that.
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Nobody lacks uncertainty, that's for sure.
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Especially when you might end up without a job.
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That's really too bad.
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So, what's the story?
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It's all because the management got carried away and took on too much debt.
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How long has this been going on?
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For some time, as it turns out.
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I'm worried sick about my job.
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Don't worry too much.
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You have great qualifications and skills,
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so you shouldn't have any trouble finding another job.
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But I don't want another job.
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This one is perfect.
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I love that it's so close to my home.
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And please don't tell anyone, Alice.
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I won't breathe a word.
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And stop worrying.
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Things always have a way of working out.
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Don't take life too seriously.
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Sometimes you just have to laugh at your problems.
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Easier said than done.
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It seems like everything's happening at once.
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Why?
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Is something else wrong?
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Yeah, I'm having trouble with my car,
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and I can't really afford any big repairs right now.
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I have to tighten my belt.
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I know a reasonable mechanic.
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I'll have him take a look.
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Thanks, Alice.
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It's good to know that I can always count on you.
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And you're a good shoulder to cry on.
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I really appreciate it.
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I'm glad I could help you get a few things off your chest.
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How was your dinner with David last night?
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What did he want to talk to you about?
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Well, he told me that he was planning to set up his own business.
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Really?
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What kind of business?
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He wants to open a coffee shop.
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You know, with sofas, good music, healthy food, Wi-Fi.
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Somewhere you can really relax.
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That sounds good.
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Whereabouts?
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Here, in Springfield.
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I see.
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Where exactly is the location?
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It's right across the street from the downtown bus station.
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Oh, that's a very good location.
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Yes, it's the perfect spot for any business.
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And here's the thing.
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David asked me if I wanted to go into business with him.
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What?
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Are you serious?
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What about your job then?
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Are you going to quit?
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Well, I can keep my job for a while to see how things work out.
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I can quit later.
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He's looking for someone to invest in the business.
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He said he could raise half of the money,
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and he wanted to know whether I could come up with the other half.
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How much exactly?
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$40,000.
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What?
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Where on earth are we going to get that kind of money?
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Well, we have $25,000 saved up,
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and we could, um, take out a bank loan for the rest.
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I don't know what to say.
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It's a huge risk.
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I'm sure it's going to be a very successful business.
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Does David know anything about setting up a business?
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Of course he does.
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He majored in business.
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Look, he's given me a copy of his business plan.
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We can go through it together, if you like.
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Hmm, okay.
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Have you paid the bills this month?
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No, I haven't gotten around to it yet,
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but I'm going to do it on Monday.
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We got a late notice from the credit card company.
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And what does it say?
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The notice says that they haven't received the payment yet,
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and it's past the due date.
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We are being charged a late fee of 10%.
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I have the notice right here in this drawer.
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Take a look.
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There must be some mistake.
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The due date is in one week, next Friday.
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I'll call and talk to customer service first thing in the morning.
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I'm sure it's a mix-up.
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I really hope so.
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The last time we were late with the payment,
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I told them that the check was in the mail,
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but they didn't buy it That's different.
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Don't worry about it I'm sure I'll get it straightened out Worst comes to worst,
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we're only a month late I know I can count on you to take care of it Yes,
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leave it to me.
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I'll take care of it tomorrow.
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It's as good as done Okay, darling Good morning, doctor.
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Good morning, Alex.
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How can I help you?
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The side of my face is swollen again,
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and it's got an itchy rash on it.
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It appeared a few days ago.
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I had already come to see you about this a few months ago, if you remember.
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Yes, I remember.
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I gave you some ointment then, I think.
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What happened to the rash when you put it on?
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It cleared up after a month or so,
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but it's come back again I see,
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are there any animals in your house by any chance?
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Well, I take care of my neighbor's cat when she is away And I suppose she's away at the moment, right?
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Yes, that's right Were you also looking after it when you last had the rash?
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Yes, I was actually You might be allergic to cats Really?
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It never crossed my mind that I might be allergic to cats So what do you advise me to do about it?
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You should try to avoid the cat Can't you ask somebody else to take care of it while your neighbor is away?
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Yes, I can I'll try to find somebody else then to look after it Fine I'm also going to prescribe two medicines,
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a cream and some tablets.
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The tablets should reduce the swelling,
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and the cream should clear up the rash.
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How should I take the tablets?
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Take one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening,
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30 minutes before meals.
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What about the cream?
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You should apply it twice a day.
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Squeeze out a fingertip-sized amount of cream and spread it in a thin layer over the area of irritated skin.
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How long is it likely to be before the rash clears up?
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If it hasn't gone in two weeks,
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come back and see me.
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Thank you, Doctor!
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “Everyday English Conversation Practice”. Deze video bevat 251 zinnen en 1891 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 14:18. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 132 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 86% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 56 van de 251 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| rash zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹæʃ/ | huiduitslag, uitslag |
| tablet zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtæblət/ | kleitablet |
| swell werkwoord | /swɛl/ | zwellen, opzwellen |
| allergic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ | allergisch |
| toss werkwoord | /tɔs/ | opgooien, opwerpen |
| impress werkwoord | /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ | imponeren, indruk maken |
| coin zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkoɪ̯n/ | munt, muntstuk |
| conceited bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /kənˈsiː.tɪd/ | verwaand |
| fingertip zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ | vingertop |
| gelato zelfstandig naamwoord | /d͡ʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ | Italiaans ijs |
| irritate werkwoord | /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ | irriteren |
| ointment zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ | zalf, smeersel |
| prescribe werkwoord | /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ | voorschrijven |
| souvenir zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ | aandenken, souvenir |
| straighten werkwoord | /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ | zich rechten, recht worden |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| come back werkwoord | terugkomen | |
| end up werkwoord | belanden, terechtkomen | |
| set up werkwoord | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | bereiden, voorbereiden |
| work out werkwoord | /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ | uitrekenen |
| come up with werkwoord | bedenken, verzinnen | |
| go out werkwoord | naar buiten gaan | |
| show off werkwoord | zich aanstellen, pronken met | |
| turn out werkwoord | uitvallen, resulteren |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Who were you talking to just now?
- What did he say to you?
- Is it your first time here?
- Where are we going first?
- Would you like to maybe do some shopping?
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 | I've heard · have reserved · I've always wanted |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is said · is done · being charged |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 58 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, don't, I'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: rash /ɹæʃ/, qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: carbonara /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹə/, ravioli /ɹæ.viˈoʊ.li/, qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: conceited /kənˈsiː.tɪd/, prescribe /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/, squeeze /skwiːz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: rash /ɹæʃ/, tablet /ˈtæblət/, ravioli /ɹæ.viˈoʊ.li/, arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/, mechanic /mɪˈkænɪk/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/, arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/
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 rash, tablet, swell.
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.