Shadowing Practice: Native Speaker English - full training DVD - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Making a Phone Call Hello?
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Good morning.
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Is Albert there?
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This is Al.
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Al, this is Bob.
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What are you doing?
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Bob, I'm sleeping.
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What time is it?
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It's 8 a .m., time to rise and shine.
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8 a .m.?
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Huh?
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Oh, no, I'll be late for work.
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No, no, no, no, no. Today's Saturday.
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You do not have to work today.
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Oh, Saturday.
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That's right, no work today.
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Oh, that's good.
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Hey, are you free today?
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Well, today is Saturday.
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Yeah, I'm free.
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Would you like to do something together today? That sounds good.
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What do you want to do?
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I don't know.
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What do you want to do?
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Well, I don't know either.
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Why don't you come to my house and we'll think of something.
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Okay.
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I'll be there in about an hour.
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Okay.
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See you later.
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See you, Al.
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Good morning.
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Is Albert there?
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What are you doing?
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Hey, are you free today?
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Would you like to do something together today?
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Hmm, that sounds good.
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Uh, what do you want to do?
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Why don't you come to my house and we'll think of something.
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Okay, I'll be there in about an hour.
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Unit 2.
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Visiting a Friend.
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Hello, who is it?
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It's me, Bob.
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Hey, Bob.
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Come on in.
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I've been waiting for you.
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Hi.
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How are you?
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I'm okay.
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I'm still a little bit sleepy.
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I haven't had my coffee yet.
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Mmm, I understand.
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Do you want something to drink?
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Do you have any fresh squeezed orange juice?
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Mmm, no. Oh, I'm out of orange juice.
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Would you like some grape juice?
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Grape juice?
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Hmm.
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That would be great!
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Oh.
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Sorry.
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Out of grape juice, too.
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That's too bad.
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Have you had breakfast yet?
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No. Have you?
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No, I haven't.
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Are you hungry?
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Yes, I am.
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Let's go out and get something to eat.
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Okay.
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That sounds good.
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My aunt has a breakfast shop near here.
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Great.
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Let's go there.
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Okay.
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Let's go.
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Hey, Bob.
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Come on in.
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I've been waiting for you.
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Do you want something to drink?
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Do you have any fresh squeezed orange juice?
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No, I'm out of orange juice.
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Would you like some grape juice?
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Have you had breakfast yet?
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let's go out and get something to eat Unit 3.
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Greetings and Introduction.
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Hi, Al.
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How are you?
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I'm fine, thank you. And you?
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I'm doing good.
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Who's your friend?
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Oh, this is Bob.
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We went to school together.
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Bob, this is Juanita.
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Hi.
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Nice to meet you, Juanita.
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Hi.
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Nice to meet you, too.
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you have a beautiful smile thank you you're not that handsome but you look okay wow thanks
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juanita is my aunt here no she isn't she should be in around 10.
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here's some menus thank you
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can i get you anything to drink um i'll have coffee please okay would you like sugar and milk
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I like my coffee black.
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Okay, one black coffee.
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I'll have fresh squeezed orange juice, please.
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We don't have any orange juice.
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I'll be right back.
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Who's your friend?
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This is Bob.
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We went to school together.
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Hi, nice to meet you, Juanita.
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Unit 4.
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Breakfast Recommendation.
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What do you like to eat for breakfast?
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I like a large breakfast.
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I like a large lunch.
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Large lunch makes me sleepy.
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Anyway, what do you recommend for breakfast? hmm the pancakes
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are good pancakes delicious what else um do
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you like eggs yes i like eggs oh you could have some scrambled eggs with toast
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or sunny side up eggs yummy or sunny side up right
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or an omelet omelets i love omelets cheese omelets ham omelets vegetable omelets
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mixed fruit mixed fruit with yogurt makes a good breakfast that's right and fruit has many vitamins too.
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What else?
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What else?
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Um, you could have a cup of coffee and a blueberry muffin.
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Mmm, muffin and a cup of coffee.
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Sounds good.
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So, do you know what you want to get?
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Yes, I do.
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And thank you for your recommendations.
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You're welcome.
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So, what will you get?
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A hamburger.
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A hamburger?
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Yes.
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And ice cream.
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What do you like to eat for breakfast?
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What do you recommend for breakfast? Do you like eggs?
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Mixed fruit with yogurt makes a good breakfast.
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So, do you know what you want to get?
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Yes, I do.
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And thank you for your recommendations.
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Oh, you're welcome.
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So, what will you get?
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Unit 5.
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Ordering food.
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Here is your coffee, Al.
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Thank you. And here's your water.
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Thank you.
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You guys ready to order?
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What do you like to have for breakfast?
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Um, I usually like to have an omelet.
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Hmm, that sounds good.
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I'll have a cheese omelet.
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Okay, one omelet.
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Do you have pancakes?
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Yes.
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How many would you like?
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Three, please. And bacon.
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Three pancakes and bacon.
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Would you like toast?
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Toast?
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Hmm.
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Toast sounds good.
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Yes.
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Three pieces of toast.
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Would you like anything else?
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Do you have any fresh fruit?
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yes today we have fruit salad okay fruit salad and that's all
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fruit salad how about you bob what would you like to eat i would like hamburger and ice cream
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excuse me i would like hamburger and ice cream please a hamburger and ice cream for breakfast Are you crazy?
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No, I'm hungry.
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Okay.
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One hamburger.
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What kind of ice cream do you want?
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What kind of ice cream do you have?
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Let's see.
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We have chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
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Vanilla, please.
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Vanilla.
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Okay.
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What do you like to have for breakfast?
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Um, I usually like to have an omelet. That sounds good.
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I'll have a cheese omelet. Do you have pancakes?
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Yes, how many would you like?
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How about you, Bob?
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What would you like to eat?
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What kind of ice cream do you want?
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Unit 6.
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Check, please.
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That was a good breakfast.
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Yes, it was.
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Are you full?
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I'm very full.
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You ate a lot.
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I was so hungry I could have eaten a horse.
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Good thing we didn't go to the race track.
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Ha ha ha.
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Ah, that reminds me.
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What are we doing today?
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let's go see a movie let's pay the bill first then
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we'll go see a movie okay we'll see a movie Juanita check please okay just a moment
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Would you guys like to bed together or separate?
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Oh my God, I forgot my money.
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Oh, that's okay.
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I have enough.
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Together, please.
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Okay.
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The total for your breakfast is $10 .30.
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My aunt usually gives me a 50 % discount.
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Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot.
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That'll be $5 .15.
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Okay.
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Here's $7.
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You can keep the change.
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Really?
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Keep the change?
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Yes, it's a tip for you.
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Thank you, Al.
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Yeah, thanks, Al.
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I'll pay you back when we get to an ATM.
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Don't worry, it's just breakfast.
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I'll get lunch.
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Are you sure?
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I eat a lot.
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Ooh, I forgot about that.
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That was a good breakfast.
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Yes, it was.
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Are you full?
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What are we doing today?
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Let's go see a movie.
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Let's pay the bill first.
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Juanita, check please please.
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The total for your breakfast is 10 .30.
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My aunt usually gives me a 50 % discount.
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I'll pay you back when we get to an ATM.
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Unit 7, meeting a friend.
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Bob?
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Isn't that Michelle?
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Michelle who?
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Michelle LeVette.
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We all went to school together.
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Here she comes.
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Hi.
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Hey, Michelle.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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How can I help you?
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It's me, Al.
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We went to school together.
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Right, Al, right.
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And, oh, my God.
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Bob Whedon!
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Bob, I haven't seen you in years.
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How are you?
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I'm fine. And you?
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Oh, I've missed you so much.
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Wow.
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Thank you.
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I thought I'd never see you again.
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It's some surprise.
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Oh, you bet.
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How's life?
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Are you married?
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No, I'm not married yet.
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So you're single then?
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Free and single.
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How about you?
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Are you working?
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Yeah, I have a shop at the mall.
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Really?
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What do you sell?
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Well, it's a mobile phone shop.
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So I sell mobile phones and accessories at the mall.
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Hey, Bob and I are going to go see a movie at the mall today.
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Interesting.
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Anyways...
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And Bob is going to buy a phone today.
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Really?
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Well, then you can come to my shop what's your shop called it's called ring me I know
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that shop where is it it's on the third floor at the mall okay yeah well I'm sorry
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but I have to go now I hope to see you later Bobby bye bye Bob isn't that Michelle
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It's me, Al.
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We went to school together.
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Bob, I haven't seen you in years.
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How are you? Are you married?
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No, I'm not married yet.
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How about you?
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Are you working?
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I have a shop at the mall.
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Unit 8 How is your car?
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Hey, Al.
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Where's your car?
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I took it to the repair shop.
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Oh, did you have an accident?
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No. I left it with a mechanic for a tune -up.
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When will it be ready?
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The mechanic said it will be ready on Monday.
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That's such a long time.
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Yeah, it is a long time.
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Are you planning on going on a trip?
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No, I just take it to the mechanics every 3 ,000 kilometers or so.
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Why do you do that?
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It's very old.
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It needs a lot of care.
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How old is your car?
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It's a 1975 model.
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Ha!
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That's not so old.
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My grandmother was born in 1912.
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Well, I guess compared to your grandmother, my car isn't that old.
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Hey, wait a minute.
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How are we going to get to the movie?
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We can walk or go by train.
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Up to you.
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Are you crazy?
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Walk?
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The shopping mall is much too far.
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Well, in that case, we'll go by train.
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Oh.
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Hey, Al, where's your car?
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I took it to the repair shop.
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Did you have an accident?
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No, I left it with a mechanic for a tune -up.
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When will it be ready?
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How old is your car?
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So, Bob, do you take the train often?
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Yes, Al.
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Almost every day.
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Almost every day?
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That's a lot.
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Well, I enjoy the train.
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It's very convenient.
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I see.
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And it's the fastest way to travel across town.
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Are there many people on the train during the rush hour?
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Well, there are many people in the morning before work, and there are many people in the evening after work.
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What about other times?
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At other times, no, not so many people.
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And there's never a traffic jam?
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On the train, there's never any traffic jam.
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Oh, that's good.
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That's the fastest way to travel.
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Yeah, you know, I think it's faster than driving a car.
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And the train is not very expensive.
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Hey, Bob, look at that sign.
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The university?
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Uh -oh.
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We're waiting for the wrong train.
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We're on the wrong platform, teacher? yes we're on the wrong platform
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so now what do we do well we can take a
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taxi taxis are good yes taxis are good let's take a taxi
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and we won't waste our time waiting for the wrong train.
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Do you take the train often?
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Yes, Al.
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Almost every day.
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Are there many people on the train during the rush hour?
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And the train is not very expensive.
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Hey, Bob.
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Look at that sign.
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So now, what do we do?
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Unit 10.
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A pair of shoes.
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shoes are lovely can I see them which ones do you like that black pair looks really cool
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um the black ones here the black ones they're quite lovely imported from Italy I've been to Italy.
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How much are they?
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These shoes are $80.
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$80?
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That's so expensive.
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Not so expensive.
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Only $40 for one shoe.
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Do you have another pair of black shoes?
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This pair, only $20 dollars why are these shoes so much cheaper
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because they're made here hmm made here what about the quality
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the quality is very good these shoes will last a long time
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How about $15 for the pair?
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Oh, I'm sorry, not enough.
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$18.
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I'll give you $16.
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Okay, for you, special price.
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$16.
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Would you like a bag?
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No, that's okay.
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Okay, thanks anyway.
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I'll wear them.
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Oh, those shoes are lovely.
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Can I see them?
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Which ones do you like?
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How much are they?
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Do you have another pair of black shoes?
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Why are these shoes so much cheaper?
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The quality is very good These shoes will last a long time.
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Unit 11.
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Buying a Phone Hey, Michelle.
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Hi, Al.
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Hi, Bob.
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Hi.
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Nice to see you again nice to see you too hey
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Al are those new shoes why yes they are thank you for noticing I've got a new pair of shoes
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and I'm going to get a new mobile phone today well
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you've come to the right place have you ever had a
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mobile phone before no this will be my first phone don't
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worry it's easy may i ask why do you want a phone oh
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because al won't let me borrow his anymore that's a good
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reason why else well everybody else seems to have a mobile
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phone maybe i should have one too that's another good reason
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so what features would you like a loud ring tone like take it easy
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and it should vibrate i recommend this one
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this one great thanks i'll take it great hey al do you like my new phone Al,
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is something wrong?
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Hi, nice to see you again.
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Well, you've come to the right place.
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Have you ever had a mobile phone before?
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May I ask, why do you want a phone?
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What features would you like?
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I recommend this one.
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Hey Al, do you like my new phone?
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Al, is something wrong?
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Unit 12.
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Directions to the toilet.
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Al, is something wrong?
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No, I'm okay.
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Do you have a toilet here?
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Oh no, I'm so sorry.
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There is no toilet in this shop.
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Okay, where is a toilet?
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There is a public toilet close to here.
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Yeah? Where?
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Where is it? oh it's really hard to find
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if you don't know where it is okay okay go out the door
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and take a left okay okay out the door left
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and then and then walk 15 meters until you see a pet fish shop okay okay pet shop
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and then and then you'll see a staircase there go down the stairs no okay okay up the stairs
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and then no no no not up the stairs down the stairs and then you'll see a waterfall
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and then take a right okay right at the waterfall
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and then and the toilet is there oh thank you thank you um
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so out the door is it right
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or left maybe i should draw you a map never mind
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I'll find the toilet myself hey good luck call me
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if you get lost do you have a toilet
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here there is a public toilet close to here go out the door
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and take Take a left and then walk 15 meters until you see a pet fish shop.
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Right at the waterfall, and then...
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Maybe I should draw you a map.
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Never mind!
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I'll find the toilet myself.
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Unit 13.
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Make an appointment for later.
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Ah, that was not easy, but I finally found the toilet.
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Are you ready to go, Bob?
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Yes, Al, I am ready.
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Do you want to invite Michelle?
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Yeah.
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Hey, Michelle, would you like to go see a movie with us?
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Wow, that sounds like fun when will you go well we'll be going in about another 10 minutes 10 minutes oh
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that is too soon I have to wait for the staff to arrive
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when will your staff arrive about an hour please go on
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without me no no no we can wait I'll go on
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without me what about after the movie will you be free
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then michelle well i'm supposed to meet a friend in about two hours
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and then i'm just going to go home oh
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so you're busy then well why don't you stop here after the movie
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and tell me how it was yeah
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that would be great okay uh we'll see you here after the movie in about two hours, okay?
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Sounds great.
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Great.
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Okay, bye.
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Bye.
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Bye, Bob.
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Are you ready to go, Bob?
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Do you want to invite Michelle?
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Michelle, would you like to go see a movie with us?
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when will you go when will your staff arrive please go on without me
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what about after the movie will you be free then michelle
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we'll see you here after the movie in about two hours, okay?
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Unit 14, choosing a movie.
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Wow, this sure is a big theater.
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Yeah, they have 10 movie screens.
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Do you want to see every movie?
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I don't think so.
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I think one movie is enough.
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What's this about?
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Iron Ladies 2.
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Oh, that's a foreign film.
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It's about a transsexual volleyball team.
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I've seen it.
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Well, how about The Trek?
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Have you seen The Trek?
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Not yet.
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It's an action movie.
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Yeah, I want to see that, too.
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Oh, but it's not out yet.
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Oh, yeah, coming soon.
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Have you seen Our Two Hearts?
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What's that about?
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Oh, it's a love story about this man and this woman, and they're walking...
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Enough, enough.
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If it's a love story, I don't want to watch it.
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Why not?
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They're so sad and romantic.
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That's right.
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And the last time we watched a love story, you cried.
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I remember that.
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That was such a good story.
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Let's watch a comedy.
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Okay, I like to laugh.
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How about fool school?
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hmm I read about
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that in the newspaper it's supposed to be very funny okay let's watch full school
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but we better hurry it starts in ten minutes perfect just enough time to get tickets
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and to go to the snap bar Well, how about The Trek?
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Have you seen The Trek?
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I want to see that too.
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Oh, but it's not out yet.
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Have you seen Our Two Hearts?
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What's that about?
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let's watch a comedy okay I like to laugh how about fool school
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but we better hurry It starts in 10 minutes.
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Unit 15.
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What a coincidence.
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Hey, Michelle.
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We're back.
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Hey there.
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Hi, Michelle.
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I forgot my phone.
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I know.
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I kept it for you.
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Did you like the movie?
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Oh, yeah, it was really funny.
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I laughed a lot.
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What movie was it?
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It was called Fool School.
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Oh.
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That's a very nice theater upstairs.
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Yeah, and it's really comfortable.
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And Al ate a lot.
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The food there is really good.
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Oh, excuse me.
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Hello?
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Oh, okay.
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Sure.
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See you soon.
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Bye -bye. That was my friend.
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She's coming soon.
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Where is she now?
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Upstairs.
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Upstairs?
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We were just upstairs.
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The theater is upstairs.
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You know, I can't wait to go back and visit that snack bar there.
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He's my friend.
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Juanita?
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Hello, Al.
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Hey, Bob.
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You know each other?
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I've known Juanita for a long time.
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And I met Juanita just today.
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You're kidding.
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Juanita is my roommate.
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Yeah, we're roommates.
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What a coincidence.
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Yeah, that's quite a coincidence.
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Hey, we should all go out sometime.
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It could be fun.
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That sounds like a great idea.
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Why don't we have dinner or something?
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Sounds great!
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Okay!
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Ah, sorry.
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Not tonight.
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I am too tired.
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Well, how about later in the week?
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Perfect!
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Did you like the movie?
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What movie was it? That was my friend.
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She's coming soon. Where is she now?
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I've known Juanita for a long time.
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You're kidding.
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Juanita is my roommate.
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What a coincidence.
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We should all go out sometime.
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It could be fun.
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Unit 16.
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Making a date.
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Hello.
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Hi, Michelle.
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This is Al.
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Hi, Al.
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How are you?
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Fine, thank you.
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I'm calling to see if you and Juanita are free this Thursday.
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Why?
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What's happening this Thursday?
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Well, if you and Juanita are free, I would like to invite you to dinner.
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Oh, dinner?
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This Thursday?
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Um, well, I'm not free, but Juanita is.
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Oh, that's too bad.
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I'm sure Bob will be sorry to hear that.
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Oh, Bob will be there too?
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Yes, of course.
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Okay, let me check my schedule one more time.
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Okay.
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Hey, guess what?
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I am free that evening.
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Super!
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And how about Juanita?
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Let me ask her.
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Yes, she seems to be free too.
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Great.
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Can we meet at 7 p .m.?
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Yes.
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Where shall we meet?
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How about KFC?
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KFC?
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I'm just joking.
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Actually, I'm making reservations at the Chateau de Mie.
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Isn't that an expensive French restaurant?
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Yes, but I have a coupon.
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Eat 4, pay 2.
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Oh, that's great!
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So, can we meet there at 7 p .m.?
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7 p .m.
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this Thursday.
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We will be there.
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Okay.
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Bye -bye.
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I'm calling to see if you and Juanita are free this Thursday.
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Well, if you and Juanita are free, I would like to invite you to dinner.
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Okay, let me check my schedule one more time.
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Hey, guess what?
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I am free that evening.
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Can we meet at 7 p .m.?
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Yes, where shall we meet?
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Actually, I'm making reservations at the Chateau de Me.
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Isn't that an expensive French restaurant?
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Unit 17.
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Going to the shop.
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Michelle?
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Hmm?
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I'm going to the corner store.
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Do you want anything?
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Wait, where are you going?
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The corner store, you know, 7 -Eleven do you want anything?
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Yeah.
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I'd like a loaf of bread.
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A loaf of bread.
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Okay, I'll be right back.
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Wait, wait.
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Yeah?
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With something else.
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A loaf of bread and something else.
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Thinking.
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Huh.
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I know.
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Roll of tissue.
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Right.
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I'm so glad you said that.
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We're out of tissue.
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Okay.
663
I'll be right back.
664
Wait.
665
Wait, wait.
666
Yeah.
667
Can you check whether they have today's newspaper?
668
I think by now they're probably out of today's paper.
669
Well, if they have it, great.
670
If they don't, forget about it.
671
Okay, I'll be back.
672
Wait!
673
Yeah?
674
I just remembered something.
675
Can you get me some toothpaste?
676
Some toothpaste?
677
Yes, mint flavor.
678
Okay, I'll be back.
679
And a large box of laundry soap.
680
Do you have a pen?
681
There you go.
682
I better write this down.
683
Okay.
684
Well, bread.
685
Right.
686
Bread and tissue.
687
Mm -hmm. And a newspaper.
688
If they have them.
689
Mm -hmm.
690
Soap, right?
691
Mm -hmm.
692
Oh, I know.
693
A light bulb for my closet.
694
a light bulb for your closet wait I changed my
695
mind changed your mind yeah I'll go by myself tomorrow I'm going to the corner store do you want anything
696
Wait, where are you going?
697
Can you check whether they have today's newspaper?
698
Can you get me some toothpaste?
699
Do you have a pen?
700
I changed my mind.
701
I'll go by myself tomorrow.
702
Juanita?
703
Yes?
704
I have bad news.
705
Bad news? what is it I cannot go to the dinner tomorrow can you go to dinner why not I
706
forgot I have a dentist appointment oh that's no problem just
707
cancel it I can't sure you can it's easy just call the dentist's office
708
and cancel it no you don't understand he's a popular dentist it will take me another month just to make another appointment.
709
Well, why are you going to the dentist?
710
Are you in pain?
711
No, I have to have a cavity filled.
712
That's no problem.
713
I can fill it for you right here.
714
What?
715
Oh, that's all right.
716
I was just really excited about going to dinner with Al.
717
I know.
718
I feel terrible.
719
That's okay.
720
Um, are you free on Friday?
721
Yeah, in the evening.
722
Me too.
723
Hey, maybe we can move the date to Friday.
724
Good idea.
725
I'll call Al and see if we can postpone until Friday.
726
That sounds perfect.
727
I cannot go to the dinner tomorrow.
728
I forgot!
729
I have a dentist appointment!
730
Oh, that's no problem.
731
Just cancel it!
732
Why are you going to the dentist?
733
I have to have a cavity filled.
734
Are you free on Friday?
735
Maybe we can move the date to Friday.
736
I'll call Al and see if we can postpone until Friday.
737
hello hi al it's Juanita oh hey Juanita how are you this evening
738
not so good sorry to say oh really what's wrong are you okay
739
well i'm fine but i was calling to see if we can postpone our date
740
you want to postpone our date yeah see michelle has a dental appointment and she can't cancel it.
741
Oh, I see.
742
Well, that does sound important.
743
It's rather important.
744
So, when do you want to postpone our date to? Is Friday okay?
745
Friday?
746
This Friday?
747
The day after tomorrow?
748
Yeah, is that okay?
749
Yeah, that's great.
750
I'm so happy.
751
I thought you were going to postpone it longer.
752
No way.
753
I've really been looking forward to going out to dinner with you and Bob. And Michelle?
754
I know she's been looking forward to it, too.
755
That's great.
756
Can you please tell Bob if you see him?
757
Yeah, sure.
758
I'll tell Bob that we've postponed dinner until Friday.
759
Okay, that's all.
760
Thanks.
761
Well, thank you, too.
762
Bye.
763
Bob, we've postponed dinner until Friday.
764
Friday?
765
Okay, no problem.
766
How are you this evening?
767
Not so good, sorry to say.
768
you want to postpone our date
769
so when do you want to postpone our date to can you please tell bob if you see him Bob,
770
we've postponed dinner until Friday.
771
Unit 20, making a reservation.
772
I'm glad they called.
773
Because you like Michelle?
774
Well, yes, but I forgot to make a reservation.
775
whoops yeah i'll call and make a reservation now
776
good evening chateau to me Hello.
777
I'd like to make a reservation, please.
778
Yes, sir.
779
For what day?
780
Friday.
781
Friday, yes, sir.
782
How many people in your party?
783
Four people.
784
Two men and two women.
785
Very good for you, sir.
786
What time would you like the reservation for?
787
we will arrive at 7 p .m.
788
I'm afraid I do not have anything available for 7 p
789
.m sir I do have a table available for 7 30 p .m.
790
7 30 that would be great would you prefer smoking or non -smoking.
791
Non -smoking.
792
Thank you.
793
Your name, please, sir.
794
Falfa.
795
Albert Falfa.
796
Very good, Mr. Falfa.
797
You have a reservation for 4, 7 .30 p .m.
798
this Friday, non -smoking.
799
Great.
800
Thank you so much.
801
My pleasure, sir.
802
Hello, I'd like to make a reservation, please.
803
How many people in your party?
804
What time would you like the reservation for?
805
I'm afraid I do not have anything available for 7 p .m., sir.
806
Would you prefer smoking or non -smoking?
807
Unit 21.
808
At the restaurant.
809
This is a nice restaurant.
810
Yes, thank you for inviting us.
811
I hear the food is delicious.
812
This is the nicest restaurant I have ever been to in my life.
813
Bob, do you have your gift ready?
814
Yes, Al, I do.
815
Michelle, Juanita, Bob and I.
816
have gifts for you oh you shouldn't have well we decided flowers are too boring and chocolate
817
will make you fat so we put our heads together to come up with some really exciting gifts
818
you guys are so kind yes you two are so very thoughtful
819
bob would you like to go first yes al don't mind if i do juanita this is for you
820
a goldfish no not a goldfish it's an Oscar fish well thank you I think
821
and when it gets bigger it eats the goldfish that's disgusting Wow now for you Michelle
822
Voila!
823
What is this? some sort of dart board oh Al you're
824
so handsome in your picture
825
so what do you think do you like your gifts well
826
I really like the fish Juanita I really like your picture Michelle
827
this is a nice restaurant yes thank you for inviting us I hear the food is delicious
828
Michelle, Juanita, Bob and I have gifts for you.
829
Bob, would you like to go first?
830
Do you like your gifts?
831
Well, I really like the fish, Juanita.
832
Unit 22 Making a Toast
833
The dinner was delicious And the company was excellent Wow I'm glad you like your picture,
834
Juanita Yes, Al, I really do.
835
Thank you I like my fish I can't wait to feed it.
836
So, do you have a name for it yet?
837
No, not yet, but I'll think of one soon.
838
Isn't life funny?
839
Yes, especially the way you like Michelle, but I like you.
840
And Michelle likes me, but I like you.
841
It makes me dizzy just thinking about it.
842
Wait, I'm confused.
843
I don't know whether I like Al or Bob.
844
I think I like Al.
845
This was such a nice dinner.
846
We'll have to do it again.
847
Next time, Michelle and I will get gifts for you.
848
And don't forget that it's okay to trade with each other.
849
I've had such a nice time this evening.
850
I have to thank you all for a wonderful time let's make a toast to everybody liking everybody else
851
and a beautiful friendship may it last forever forever and a day Cheers.
852
The dinner was delicious.
853
And the company was excellent.
854
I like my fish.
855
I can't wait to feed it.
856
So do you have a name for it yet?
857
no not yet
858
but I'll think of one soon I have to thank you all for a wonderful time let's make a toast.
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Deze spreekles op niveau A2 is gebaseerd op de video “Native Speaker English - full training DVD”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: bob, juanita, michelle, movie, breakfast. Deze video bevat 855 zinnen en 4851 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 58:55. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 82 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 84% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 231 van de 855 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| shoe zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈʃu/ | schoen |
| juice zelfstandig naamwoord | /d͡ʒuːs/ | sap |
| toast zelfstandig naamwoord | /toʊst/ | toost, geroosterd brood |
| invite werkwoord | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | uitnodigen, nodigen |
| mall zelfstandig naamwoord | /mɔːl/ | winkelcentrum |
| egg zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɛɡ/ | ei |
| delicious bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | heerlijk, lekker |
| upstairs bijwoord | /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ | boven |
| dentist zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdɛntɪst/ | tandarts, dentist |
| arrive werkwoord | /əˈɹaɪv/ | aankomen, arriveren |
| taxi zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtæksi/ | taxi |
| cancel werkwoord | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | doorhalen, schrappen |
| aunt zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɑːnt/ | tante |
| stairs zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈstɛɹz/ | trap |
| coincidence zelfstandig naamwoord | /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ | toeval |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| go out werkwoord | naar buiten gaan |
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
| come up with werkwoord | bedenken, verzinnen |
| go back werkwoord | teruggaan |
| go down werkwoord | afdalen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Hey, are you free today?
- Would you like to do something together today?
- We're on the wrong platform, teacher?
- Why don't we have dinner or something?
- Can you check whether they have today's newspaper?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — iets dat eerder begon en nog bezig is | I've been waiting · I've really been looking |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | haven't seen · I've missed · I've been |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | was born · was called |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should be · should have · should vibrate |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 154 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I'll, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: shoe /ˈʃu/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, tissue /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/, rush /ɹʌʃ/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, coincidence /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/, recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/, accessory /əkˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: egg /ɛɡ/, upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, stairs /ˈstɛɹz/, salad /ˈsæl.əd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: taxi /ˈtæksi/, cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/, mechanic /mɪˈkænɪk/, salad /ˈsæl.əd/, handsome /ˈhæn.səm/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: egg /ɛɡ/, grape /ɡɹeɪp/, hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, yogurt /ˈjɒɡ.ət/
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 shoe, juice, toast.
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