Shadowing Practice: 🚗 Getting a Driver's License at the DMV | Slow and Easy English Story for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to English Listening Channel.
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you Hello everyone!
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Today, we're going to look at a conversation at a cafe and a driver's license office.
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In this video, you will follow a simple and practical story between two friends and the staff at the license office.
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Don't worry, I will speak slowly and clearly, so please relax and enjoy the story.
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Before we start, I have a small question for you.
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Please listen carefully to find the answer.
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This will help you understand English more deeply.
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So here is today's question: What three words help a nervous driver with parking?
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The answer is mentioned in the conversation.
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If you find the answer, please write it in the comments section.
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in English, you can improve your English skills even more effectively.
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Alright, let's start the video.
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Are you ready?
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Ok, let's begin!
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Ellie, I am so nervous.
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My test is in one hour.
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You will be fine, Sam.
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You practiced a lot.
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I know, but I am scared of one thing.
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What is it?
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Parallel parking.
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I always park too fast.
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Ah, yes.
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The car between two other cars.
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Yes.
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It is so hard for me.
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Do not think about it too much.
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Drink your coffee first.
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My hands are shaking.
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Can you see?
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A little, but that is okay.
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Everyone is nervous.
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Were you nervous on your test day?
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Yes, very.
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But I passed, and you will too.
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Really?
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That helps a lot.
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Listen, I have three words for you.
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Three words?
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Tell me.
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Slow is safe.
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Slow is safe.
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Yes, when you park, go slow.
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Slow is safe.
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"Slow is safe.
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I like that." Say it again.
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Slow is safe.
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Good.
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Now drink your coffee.
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Thank you for coming with me today. Of course.
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Where do we go first?
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We go to the DMV.
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The DMV.
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What is that?
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It is the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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That is a long name.
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Yes.
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So people just say DMV.
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What do they do there?
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What kind of help with cars?
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You can register your car there, too.
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Register your car?
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What does that mean?
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It means they keep your car information.
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Oh, I see.
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So it is not only for licenses.
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Right.
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Many things happen at the DMV.
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I see.
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In other places the name can be different.
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That is true.
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But in this place, people say DMV.
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Okay.
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Is it far?
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No, it is very close, five minutes.
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Good.
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We have time.
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I hope there are not many people.
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Maybe there are.
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It is Monday.
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Oh no. Mondays are busy.
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Do not worry.
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We will wait.
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How long do people wait there?
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Maybe 20 or 30 minutes?
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That is a long time.
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Yes.
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So bring your coffee with you.
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Okay.
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Let me finish my coffee.
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Take your time.
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Remember your three words.
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Slow is safe.
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You are ready you Good morning.
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How can I help you?
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Good morning.
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I am here for my driving test.
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Great.
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May I see your ID, please?
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Yes, here it is.
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Thank you.
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And do you have your permit?
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My permit.
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Yes, here.
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Good, this is your learner's permit.
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Yes, I got it three months ago.
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A permit lets you practice with another driver.
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"Right.
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My friend helped me practice." Did you drive many times?
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Yes, we drove almost every day.
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That is good.
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Practice makes you a safe driver.
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I hope I am ready.
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That is good.
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Today you can get your full license.
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I hope so.
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Do you have proof of your address?
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"Proof of my address?
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What is that?" A letter with your name and your home address.
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"Oh, yes, I have this letter." Let me check it.
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Yes, this is fine.
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"'Good, I was not sure about it.' Perfect. That works.
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Do I need to pay today?
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Yes, the fee is $35.
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Thirty -five dollars.
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OK.
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You can pay by card or cash.
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I have cash, is that okay?
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Yes, cash is fine.
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here you are Thank you.
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Please sign here.
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Sign here.
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Okay.
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And sign here too, please.
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done.
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Great!
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Here is your number.
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My number?
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Yes, your number is 42.
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42. Where do I wait?
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Please sit in the waiting area.
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Over there?
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Yes, we will call your number.
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How long is the wait?
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maybe 20 minutes.
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Okay, thank you very much.
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You're welcome.
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Good luck today.
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Thank you.
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I'm a little nervous.
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Do not worry.
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Take a deep breath.
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I will, thank you.
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Please wait for number 42.
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How do you feel now, Sam?
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Still nervous, but a little better.
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Good.
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What happens next?
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I think they will check my eyes today too.
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an eye test, What is that?
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They check my eyes, can I see well?
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Ah, I see.
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Why do they check your eyes?
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A driver must see well: cars, signs, people.
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That makes sense.
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How do they test it?
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You read letters on a chart.
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Letters on a chart.
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Yes, big letters and small letters.
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Like at the eye doctor?
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Exactly.
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You read the letters out loud.
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Do they test near and far?
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Yes, you read letters that are close and far away.
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What about colors?
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They check colors, too: red, yellow, green.
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like the traffic lights.
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Right, a driver must know the colors.
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Can you see far?
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"Yes, I can.
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My eyes are good.
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then you will pass the eye test.
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I hope so.
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And after that, what is next?
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Then the road test.
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I drive a car.
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And the examinist sits with you?
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Yes, the examiner watches me drive.
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What does the examiner look for?
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they watch how i stop turn and park Do they check the signs too?
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Yes, I must stop at red lights and stop signs.
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Are you scared?
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A little, because of the parking.
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Remember your three words.
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Slow is safe.
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"Yes, slow is safe, say it every time." Slow is safe.
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Okay.
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You practice this many times.
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True, I can do it.
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Yes, you can.
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Oh, they're calling a number.
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What number?
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Number 40.
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Not me yet.
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You're 42.
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Two more.
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Two more.
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I'm getting nervous again.
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Breathe, slow is safe.
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Slow is safe. That helps.
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Good.
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I will wait right here.
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Thank you, Ellie.
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Go show them.
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You are ready.
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Hello.
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Are you Sam?
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Yes, that is me.
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I am your examiner today.
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Please put on your seat belt.
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Okay, seat belt on.
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Good.
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Before we start, check your mirrors.
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Okay.
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I am checking my mirrors now.
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Good.
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Can you see the cars behind you?
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Yes, I can see them well.
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Now start the car, please.
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Okay, starting the car now.
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When you are ready, drive slowly.
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Okay, slow is safe.
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What did you say?
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Oh, nothing, just three words for me.
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That is a good idea.
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Now turn left here.
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Turn left, let me use my signal first.
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Good.
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Always use your signal before you turn.
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Okay, signal on, now I turn left.
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Good.
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Now stop at the sign.
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Stopping now.
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Very good.
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You made a full stop.
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Thank you.
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Now, turn right at the next street.
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Turn right, signal on, done.
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Nice.
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You drive carefully.
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I try to.
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I keep my speed slow.
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Good.
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Not too fast.
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Not too slow.
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I understand.
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Now, please stop here.
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Here?
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Okay.
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I want you to park between these two cars.
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Between the two cars?
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Yes.
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That is called parallel parking.
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Parallel parking.
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Okay, I can do this.
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Take your time.
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No rush.
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Slow is safe.
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Slow is safe.
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Good.
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Turn your wheel slowly.
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Turning slowly.
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Look behind you.
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I am looking.
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Good.
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Now move back slowly.
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Slowly, okay?
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Watch the car behind you.
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Do not touch it.
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I see it, I am going very slow.
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Very nice.
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Make the car straight.
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Like this?
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Yes, perfect.
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You are in the space.
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I did it.
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I really did it.
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You parked very well.
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Thank you so much.
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Now, drive back to the building, please.
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Okay, driving back slowly.
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You did well today.
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You stopped and turned well.
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Thank you.
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That means a lot to me.
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Slow is safe, yes?
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Yes, it works.
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Excuse me, can you help me? Of course.
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What do you need?
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I want to renew my license.
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Sure.
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May I see it, please?
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Yes, here it is.
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Thank you.
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Let me look.
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Is there a problem?
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No, no problem, but your license is old.
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Old?
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How old?
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It is good until this year only.
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Oh, I did not know that.
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Many people forget.
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It is very common.
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Why do we need to renew it?
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A license is only good for a few years.
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I see.
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So it is not good forever.
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Right.
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After some years, you must get a new one.
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So I need a new one.
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Yes, you renew it.
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You get a new card.
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How many years is the new one good?
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The new one is good until 2034.
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2034?
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That is many years.
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Yes, eight years.
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That is good.
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I do not want to come back soon.
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I understand.
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What do I need to do?
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Just answer a few questions.
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Okay, ask me.
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Is your address the same?
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Yes, the same address.
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Good.
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Is your name the same?
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Yes, the same name.
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Any changes to your eyes?
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Do you wear glasses?
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No, my eyes are the same.
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No glasses.
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Perfect.
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Now I need a new photo.
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A new photo?
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Now?
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Yes, for the new car card.
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Okay, can I fix my hair first?
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Of course, take your time.
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Thank you.
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How much is the fee?
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The fee is $30.
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$30.
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Here you are.
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Thank you.
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Please wait one moment.
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When will my new card come?
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It comes by mail in about two or three weeks.
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Okay.
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And what do I use until then?
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I will give you a paper license.
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Use it until the new card comes.
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Good to know.
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Thank you.
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You are welcome.
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Oh, my friend is coming.
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Your friend had a test today?
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Yes, I hope he passed.
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Ellie, Ellie, I passed.
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You passed?
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That is wonderful!
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Yes, I passed the road test.
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I am so happy for you.
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And guess what?
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The parking was good.
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The parallel parking?
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Yes.
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I went slow.
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Slow is safe.
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It worked.
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I told you slow is safe.
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You were right.
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I said it every time.
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The examiner must be happy.
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She was.
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She said I parked very well.
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Tell me, was the parking hard?
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At first, yes, but I went slow and it was fine.
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Did you touch the other cars?
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No!
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I looked behind me.
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I was very careful.
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Sam, this is great news.
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I was so scared, but your three words helped.
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I am proud of you.
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Thank you for coming with me.
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So, do you have your license now?
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Well, not the card yet.
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Not the card?
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Why not?
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They gave me a paper one.
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A paper license?
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Yes, it is a paper license for now, And the real card?
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The card comes by mail by mail to your home?
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Yes, in about two or three weeks.
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So you can drive with the paper one?
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Yes, the paper one works for now.
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That is smart.
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I can drive today with this paper.
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Why do they not give the card today?
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They make the card later and send it to me.
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I see.
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So the paper is like a real license.
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Yes, it works until the card comes.
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We should have a party.
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lunch.
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Good idea!
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You can drive us.
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Now I can really drive.
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Slow is safe, remember?
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Always.
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Slow is safe.
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Wait, one more thing.
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What is it?
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You need a photo for your card.
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Oh, right!
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The photo!
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Go and take it, I will wait you Hello.
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Are you here for your photo?
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Yes, for my new license.
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Good job on passing.
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Thank you.
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I am very happy.
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Please stand here in front of the camera.
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Here?
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Like this?
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Yes, a little to the left, please.
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Okay, like this?
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Perfect.
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Now look at the camera.
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I am looking.
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Good.
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Please do not smile too much.
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Not smile too much?
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Why?
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We need to see your face clearly.
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I see.
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A small smile is okay?
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Yes, a small smile is fine.
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Okay, small smile.
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Please move your hair from your face.
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Oh, okay, is this better?
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Yes, now I can see your face well.
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Good, I am ready.
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Good, now please stand still.
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Stand still.
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Okay.
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Do not move, please.
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I am not moving.
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Ready?
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One, to 3.
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Did you take it?
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Yes, but you moved a little.
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Oh no. Can we try again? Of course.
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No problem.
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Okay, I am ready now.
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Look at the camera.
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Stand still.
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Looking still.
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Keep your eyes open, please.
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Okay.
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Eyes open.
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One, to 3.
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How is it?
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This one is very good.
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Can I see it?
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Yes.
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Here, look.
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That is a nice photo.
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You look good.
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My friend will like it too.
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Is your friend waiting for you?
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Yes, she helped me all day.
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That is nice.
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Good friends are important.
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They are.
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Thank you.
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When do I get the card?
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The card comes by mail in about two or three weeks.
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Two or three weeks.
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Okay.
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I can wait.
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Use your paper license until then.
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I will.
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Can I drive home today?
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Yes, the paper license works right now.
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Great.
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Thank you very much.
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You are welcome.
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Drive safely.
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I will.
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Slow is safe.
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How was it?
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I hope this video helped you improve your English.
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Now let me ask the question from the beginning one more time.
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What three words help a nervous driver with parking?
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The answer was mentioned in the video.
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Did you find it?
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If you did, please write your By practicing English output like this,
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you can improve your English skills more efficiently.
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On this channel, I share stories in slow and easy English with small but useful tips to help you learn.
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Alright, that's all for today.
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I hope to see you in the next video.
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See you next time.
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Bye!
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Who Will Love This Video?
This slow, clear English story is perfect for beginners or anyone nervous about real-life conversations. If you’re working on english speaking practice or prepping for IELTS speaking practice, the dialogue mirrors everyday interactions—like calming a friend or talking to a DMV staffer. It’s ideal for building confidence in practical scenarios, whether you’re learning to drive or just want to sound more natural in casual chats.
Key Phrases to Add to Your Toolkit
Let’s grab some standout expressions from the conversation! First, “My hands are shaking” is a relatable way to say you’re nervous—much more vivid than “I’m scared.” Then there’s “Slow is safe”, a catchy phrase that’s easy to remember and useful for giving advice. Finally, “Do not think about it too much” is a gentle way to comfort someone—great for daily chats. These phrases aren’t just words; they’re quick wins that make your speech sound more native.
Nail the Pronunciation (and Sound Like a Pro)
The speaker’s slow, clear tone makes this video perfect for shadowing practice—repeat after them to mimic rhythm and stress. Focus on words like “nervous” (NUR-vus) and “parallel” (PAIR-uh-lel)—break them into syllables! For extra practice, use a shadowing app like shadowspeaks or shadowspeak to record yourself and compare. Pay attention to how the speaker pauses between sentences—this “breathing space” makes your speech sound natural, not rushed. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS or just want to chat confidently, this video is your secret weapon to sounding more fluent, fast.
Remember: Every conversation you practice brings you closer to fluency. Hit play, repeat, and watch your skills grow—you’ve got this!
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