Shadowing Practice: Spoken English Conversation with Strangers - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The Missing Wallet Excuse me,
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I think you dropped something.
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Oh, what did I drop?
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Your wallet.
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It fell out of your pocket.
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Oh, wow.
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I didn't even notice.
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Thanks a bunch.
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No problem.
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I saw it fall a little while ago.
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He really saved me.
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There's a lot of important stuff in there.
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I can imagine.
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Good thing I noticed it.
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Definitely.
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I would have had a terrible day if I'd lost it.
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I know what you mean.
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I once lost my wallet on a bus.
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Oh no!
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Did you get it back?
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Luckily, yes.
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Someone found it and turned it in.
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I found this wallet left on a seat.
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Thank you, I'll take care of it.
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What a lucky break.
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Absolutely.
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Anyway, you'd better put your wallet somewhere safe.
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I will.
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Thanks again.
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You're a lifesaver.
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Anytime. At a train station.
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Excuse me, do you know which platform the train to Manchester leaves from?
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I'm not sure.
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Let me check the departure board.
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Thanks.
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I've been looking everywhere, but I can't find it.
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Here it is, Platform 6.
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Platform 6?
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Are you sure?
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Yes, it says so right there.
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Oh, great.
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I was looking at the wrong train.
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No worries.
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It's easy to get confused here.
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Definitely.
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What time does it leave? At 10.15 Oh no!
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It's already 10 o'clock You'd better hurry You're right.
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Thanks a lot Anytime.
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Hope you catch it Me too At the bus stop.
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Excuse me.
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Are you waiting for the number 12 bus?
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Yes, I am.
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It was supposed to be here ten minutes ago.
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I know.
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Do you think it's running late?
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Probably.
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The traffic is terrible today.
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Oh, great.
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I have an appointment in twenty minutes. Where are you going? To the city center.
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Me too!
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If the bus doesn't come soon, we could take a taxi.
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That's a good idea.
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Would you like to share one?
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Sure!
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It would be cheaper.
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Great!
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Oh, wait!
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Is that our bus?
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Finally!
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Just in time. On the bus.
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Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
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No, it's free.
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Thanks.
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It's really crowded today.
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Yeah, I almost didn't get on.
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Same here.
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I thought I'd have to wait for the next bus.
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Do you know if this bus stops near the shopping mall?
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Yes, it does.
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You need to get off at the fifth stop.
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The fifth stop.
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Got it.
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Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Do you know what time we'll get there?
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Around 3.30, I think.
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Oh, that's perfect.
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I'm supposed to meet someone there at four.
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Then you should have plenty of time.
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I hope so.
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I always worry about being late.
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I understand.
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I'm the same way.
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Well, at least we got a seat.
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Yeah, I'm glad we did.
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Waiting at the airport Excuse me, is this seat taken?
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No, go ahead.
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Thanks.
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It's so crowded here today.
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Yeah, I got here early, but it's already packed.
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What time is your flight?
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3.45.
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Mine too!
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Are you flying to London?
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Yes.
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No way.
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Are you on the same flight?
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I think so.
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Flight 247?
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That's right.
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Looks like we're going to London together.
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Small world!
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Have you been to London before?
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No, it's my first time.
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Same here.
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I can't wait.
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Me neither.
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I've heard it's beautiful.
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Well, hopefully our flight isn't delayed.
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Fingers crossed! At a crosswalk.
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Excuse me, do you know where Oak Street is?
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Hmm, I'm not sure.
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Let me think.
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No problem.
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I'm trying to find a restaurant there.
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Oh, wait.
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I know where it is.
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As a matter of fact, I walk past it every day.
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Really?
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How do I get there?
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Cross the street here.
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Cross the street here.
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Then turn right at the traffic lights.
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Okay.
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Cross here and turn right.
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Got it.
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Exactly.
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It's next to a small boutique. That sounds easy enough.
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Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Hope you find it.
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Thanks.
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Have a good day.
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You too. While walking the dog.
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Does your dog always stop to say hello to everyone?
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Pretty much.
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He's such a people person.
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He thinks everyone is his best friend.
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That's funny.
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Mine is the complete opposite.
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Really?
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What's her name?
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Daisy.
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She's a little nervous around other dogs.
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Well, she seems pretty comfortable with Max.
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Yeah, she does.
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That's a good sign.
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How old is Max?
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He's three.
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How old is your Daisy?
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She's four.
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Oh, they're pretty close in age.
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Yeah.
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Maybe they'll become friends.
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Why not?
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They seem to be getting along just fine.
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Do you usually walk here?
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Yes, almost every evening.
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It's nice and quiet.
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I couldn't agree more.
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It's my favorite place to walk.
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Well, looks like we'll be seeing each other again.
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I'm sure we will.
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See you around.
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See you. In a long line.
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Excuse me, is this the line for the checkout?
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Yes, it is.
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Wow, it's much longer than I expected.
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Tell me about it.
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I've been standing here for almost 15 minutes.
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No kidding.
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I hope it moves soon.
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Me too.
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I only have a few things.
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Same here.
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I thought I'd be in and out in five minutes.
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That's what I thought, too.
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Do you come to this store often?
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Yeah, I usually shop here on Saturdays.
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Is it always this busy?
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Not usually.
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This is crazy.
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Maybe there's a sale today. Could be.
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Everyone seems to have a full cart.
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Well, I guess we'll be here for a while.
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Looks like it.
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At least we have someone to talk to.
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That's one way to look at it. At the supermarket.
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Oh, sorry, I was reaching for that.
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No, you go ahead.
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I was just about to take it too.
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I guess we both had the same idea.
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Looks like it.
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And it's the last one.
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Exactly!
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I really need it for a cake I'm making.
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Oh, in that case, go for it. Are you sure?
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Yeah, no big deal.
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I'll get something else.
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That's really nice of you.
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Thanks!
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Don't mention it.
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Actually, do you know where I can find the pineapple compote?
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Sure.
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It's on the next aisle, next to the cereal.
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Perfect.
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Thanks a lot.
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Anytime! At a playground.
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Your daughter seems to be having a great time.
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She is.
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She never wants to go home.
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I know the feeling.
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My son is exactly the same.
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Kids will be kids.
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Absolutely.
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Do you come here often?
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Usually on weekends.
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The kids love this place.
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Same here.
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It's nice to have a playground so close to home.
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You're telling me?
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We only live five minutes away.
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Really?
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We just moved into the neighborhood.
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Welcome to the neighborhood!
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Thanks.
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It's nice meeting someone from the area.
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Likewise! In an elevator.
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Oh no!
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I think I pressed the wrong button.
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Which floor are you trying to get to?
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The ninth.
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Don't worry.
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We're going there.
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Really?
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Oh, that's a relief.
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Do you work in this building?
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No, I'm here for a job interview.
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Oh, good luck with that.
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Thanks.
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I'm really nervous.
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Don't stress.
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You'll do great.
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I hope so.
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I've been looking for a job for months.
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Well, you never know.
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Today might be your lucky day.
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I hope you're right.
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Here we are.
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Best of luck.
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Thanks.
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Have a good one.

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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze video bevat 261 zinnen en 1196 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 13:47. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 87 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 87% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
wallet zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈwɑl.ət/portemonnee, portefeuille
playground zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/speelplein, speelterrein
finger zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/vinger
pocket zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈpɑ.kɪt/zak
confused bijvoeglijk naamwoord/kənˈfjuːzd/verward, in de war
delay zelfstandig naamwoord/dɪˈleɪ̯/vertraging, oponthoud
mall zelfstandig naamwoord/mɔːl/winkelcentrum
departure zelfstandig naamwoord/dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/vertrek
leaf zelfstandig naamwoord/lif/blad
taxi zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈtæksi/taxi
ninth bijvoeglijk naamwoord/naɪnθ/negende
likewise bijwoord/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/evenzo, eveneens
cart zelfstandig naamwoord/kɑɹt/kar, wagen
distress zelfstandig naamwoord/dɪˈstɹɛs/druk, stress
luckily bijwoord/ˈlʌk.ɪ.li/gelukkig

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordBetekenis
get along werkwoordopschieten, overeenkomen

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — iets dat eerder begon en nog bezig isI've been looking · I've been standing
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog teltHave you been · I've heard
Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig waswas looking · was reaching
Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspellingI'll take · we'll get · they'll become

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 45 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, you're, I've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als wallet, playground, finger.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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