Shadowing Practice: Workplace English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Music What's on the agenda?
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Good morning, sir.
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I hope you're ready for a busy day.
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Good morning.
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Busy is an understatement.
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What's on the agenda?
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Well, we have a team meeting at 10 a.m to discuss the new project.
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I have prepared the presentation slides for you.
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Great.
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How long do we expect that to run?
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I've scheduled it for an hour,
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but we can extend if needed.
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After that, you have a lunch meeting with the marketing team at noon.
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Right.
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I need to finalize the budget proposal with them.
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Who's joining us for lunch?
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Sarah, Juliet, and Tom.
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I've reserved a table at the Bistro.
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Perfect.
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What's next after lunch?
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You have a conference call at 2 p.m with the overseas partners.
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I'll make sure the video link is set up.
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Sounds good.
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I'll need to prepare for that.
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Is there anything else on the radar today?
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Yes, you have a debrief with the sales team at 3 p.m.
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They'll be updating you on their quarterly performance.
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Right.
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Anything urgent that has come up?
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Just a few emails that require your attention, but nothing critical.
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I'll flag them for you.
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Excellent.
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Thanks for your help.
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Anytime.
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I'll keep everything running smoothly.
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Just let me know if you need anything else.
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Will do.
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Let's make it a productive day.
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At the fire station.
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Engine 7, we have a structure fire at 245 Melrose Street.
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Multiple reports of people trapped inside.
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Let's move!
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Gear up everyone!
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What's the status, dispatch?
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Multiple reports of smoke and flames visible from the second floor.
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Two people are unaccounted for.
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All right, we stick to the plan.
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Rivera, you and Smith take the ladder to the second floor.
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The rest of us will handle the fire from below.
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This is worse than I thought.
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Let's do it!
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We can't let anyone die today!
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Go, go, go!
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Help!
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Help!
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Hey, we're here to help.
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You need to come with us.
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I can't!
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It's too hot!
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We'll get you out.
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Just trust us.
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You can do this.
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I got you!
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Let's move!
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One more!
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Where's the other person?
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I'm here!
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Help!
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You need to come now!
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I'm scared!
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I'm right here!
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Just take a deep breath and come to me!
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I got you!
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You're safe now!
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Engine 7!
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We have two civilians out safely!
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Now, let's focus on controlling this fire!
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That's it.
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Keep pushing.
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Another day, another fire.
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Great work, team.
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We saved two lives today.
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At the hospital.
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We've got a 32-year-old male,
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multiple lacerations, possible broken ribs,
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and signs of internal bleeding.
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Blood pressure's dropping.
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We need to move fast.
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What do we have here?
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Car accident He was trapped in the vehicle for over 20 minutes Can you hear me?
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What's your name?
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Jason All right, Jason, we're going to take good care of you
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Let's get an IV started We need to stabilize him Ugh,
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it hurts So much I know,
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I know Just hold on tight.
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We're going to give you something for the pain.
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You're doing great, Jason.
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Just focus on your breathing.
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We're losing him.
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Get the blood ready.
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Blood is on the way.
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My family.
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Your family will be fine, Jason.
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Just keep your eyes on me.
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Prep the OR for trauma.
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We need to get in and stop the bleeding.
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Doctor, should we call for a surgical consult?
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Yes.
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Get Dr. Lee on the line now.
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What's the situation?
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Multiple lacerations, suspected internal bleeding.
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We need to explore and repair.
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Let's move.
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At the food factory.
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Hey, Lisa.
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How's the quality looking today?
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Not bad.
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Just found a few that need to be tossed.
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You know how it is with the first batch of the day.
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What do you mean, tossed?
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It means they didn't meet our standards.
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We have to make sure everything is perfect for the customers.
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Got it.
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So you check everything?
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Yup, I check for size, color, and any defects.
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It's important work.
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Morning, team.
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How's the line running today?
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Pretty smooth so far, Anna.
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Just getting started with the new batch.
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Just a few rejects, but nothing too serious.
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Good to hear.
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Keep an eye on that.
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And Mike, how are you settling in?
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I'm doing okay, just trying to learn everything.
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You'll get the hang of it.
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Just ask if you have questions.
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We all started where you are.
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Thanks, I appreciate it.
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You know, Mike, the first few days can feel overwhelming.
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Just take it step by step.
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Yeah, I've noticed.
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There's a lot going on.
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Just wait until you see the packing area.
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It's like a whirlwind in there.
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That's right.
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But it's also where the magic happens.
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Seeing all those products ready to go is satisfying.
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And don't forget the smell.
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Fresh food everywhere.
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It does smell good.
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What are we making today?
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Today is all about the pasta sauce, our best seller.
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Wow, I've heard a lot about that sauce.
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Alright everyone, let's make it a great day.
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At the police station.
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How's it going, Lucas?
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Any exciting cases?
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Ugh, I'm stuck with a hit-and-run investigation.
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No witnesses, no cameras, just a lot of frustration.
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That's tough.
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Have you tried reaching out to the neighborhood?
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Sometimes people know more than they let on.
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Yeah, I've been knocking on doors.
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Just hope someone saw something.
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You'll crack it.
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You always do.
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Thanks, Jim.
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I just need to keep pushing.
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Hey, everyone.
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Did you catch the news about that robbery downtown?
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You mean the one where they got away with half a million in jewels?
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Yeah, I heard.
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They say it was a professional job.
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No fingerprints.
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No witnesses.
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The security cameras were disabled just before the robbery.
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How do you think they pulled it off?
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Well, it takes planning.
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They probably had an inside man or something.
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You don't just walk into a high-end store and leave without a trace.
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You think they had someone on the inside?
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That's a risky move.
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Most people can't keep their mouths shut.
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True.
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But desperation drives people to do desperate things.
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We might want to check on the employees.
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Someone's bound to slip.
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What's our first step then?
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Interviews?
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Surveillance footage?
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We need to get the ball rolling!
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I want a list of all employees who were on shift that day and access to the security footage.
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In the teacher's lounge.
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So, how's everyone doing today?
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I'm doing great.
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Just finished grading those history essays.
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You know, the usual.
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How did they do?
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Any surprises?
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Well, a few students wrote about the American Revolution as if it were a reality show.
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I couldn't stop laughing.
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That's hilarious.
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I'd love to read those.
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Maybe we should start a reality show about teaching.
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Survivor, teacher edition.
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I think that would be a hit.
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Who can survive the longest without coffee?
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I'd be out in the first round.
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Speaking of surviving, I'm planning a field trip to the Science Museum next month.
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That sounds exciting.
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What are you going to show them?
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We're focusing on the solar system.
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I think the planetarium will blow their minds.
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That's awesome!
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I took my students to a museum last year for an art exhibit,
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and they loved it!
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Was it the one with the interactive installations?
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Yes!
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They even got to paint on a giant canvas.
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Wow!
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I bet they had lots of fun.
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Yes, they did.
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The kids love getting out of the classroom.
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I was thinking of an outdoor math day.
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We could measure trees and calculate their heights.
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That's a great idea.
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Hands-on learning is so effective.
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I agree.
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The more they can connect with the material, the better.
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A day in the restaurant kitchen.
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All right, team.
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We've got a dinner rush coming in.
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Let's keep it moving.
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You got it, chef.
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We're almost done with these veggies.
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How many salads do we have?
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Looks like we've got five Caesar salads and three garden salads.
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Don't forget the croutons.
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We're running low.
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Tom, can you make some more?
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Sure.
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I'll get on it right away.
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How's that burger prep looking?
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I'm almost set.
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Just need to finish these tomatoes and we'll be good to go.
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Are the burgers well done, as I told you?
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Yes, they are.
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You can't see any pink in them.
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Great job, Lisa.
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How's the pasta coming along, Sally?
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Almost ready, Chef.
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I've got the water boiling.
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Good.
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Remember, we need that al dente.
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And what's the status on the marinara sauce?
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It's simmering nicely.
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Should be ready in about 10 minutes.
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Perfect.
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Keep an eye on it.
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Hey, should I add some herbs to these?
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Yes.
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A little parsley will make them pop.
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Just don't burn them.
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Last time your croutons turned into bricks, remember?
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Hey, I learned my lesson.
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Okay, team.
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Let's keep the energy up.
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We're doing great.
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In the newsroom.
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Hey, Jessica.
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I just got off the phone with the mayor's office.
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They're announcing a new park opening next week.
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That's great, Mike.
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We should get a piece on that.
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Any details?
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Not much yet, but I can dig deeper.
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I'll reach out for more info.
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Good idea.
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Let's aim for a feature story.
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Make it engaging.
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Matthew, we need a photographer for the mayor's announcement.
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Can you cover it?
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Absolutely.
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I'll be there.
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I'll get some great shots.
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Hey, everyone.
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What's happening?
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We're covering a new park opening next week.
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You should help out, Tricia.
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Sure.
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What do I need to do?
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You can assist Mike with research and maybe help Matthew with the photos.
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Sounds awesome.
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I'll get right on it.
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Oh, the park opening?
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That'll be a good story.
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Make sure to include community voices.
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Definitely.
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I want to interview some locals.
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Their perspective is important.
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And I can take portraits of the people who show up.
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It'll add a personal touch to the article.
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Okay, everyone.
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Remember, we need to have it all wrapped up by Friday.
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Let's make this story shine.
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Company meeting.
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All right, team.
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Let's dive into the sales report.
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As you can see, sales picked up significantly last quarter.
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Yeah, I noticed that too.
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It really seemed like we reached a peak in December.
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Exactly, but we need to look at the overall trend.
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While the peak was great,
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it's important to analyze what happened afterward.
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Good point, Taylor.
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If you look at the graph,
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after that peak, there's a noticeable decline in sales.
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Right, and it's concerning.
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I expected a bit of a slowdown after the peak,
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but this sharp fall is a bit alarming.
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I agree.
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We had a solid momentum,
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and now it feels like we're hitting a wall.
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What do you think caused the slowdown?
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Well, we had a few competitors launch similar products around the same time.
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Their marketing efforts might have pulled some of our customers away.
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Maybe we need a new campaign to reignite interest?
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Definitely.
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If we can analyze customer feedback,
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we might find areas we can improve on to boost sales again.
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I can work on that.
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Perhaps we can also run a promotion to bring back some of those customers who've gone quiet.
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Sounds like a solid plan.
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We want to reverse this decline.
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Agreed.
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Let's set up a follow-up meeting in two weeks to review our progress.
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Hopefully, we'll see some positive movement by then.
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Fingers crossed!
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Let's make it happen, team!
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Absolutely!
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Together, we can turn this around!
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “Workplace English”. Deze video bevat 342 zinnen en 1906 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 16:09. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 118 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 83% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| bleed werkwoord | /ˈbliːd/ | bloeden |
| salad zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsæl.əd/ | salade |
| crouton zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkɹutɑn/ | crouton |
| excite werkwoord | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | prikkelen, opwinden |
| preposition zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ | voorzetsel, kastwoord |
| analyze werkwoord | /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/ | analyseren |
| toss werkwoord | /tɔs/ | opgooien, opwerpen |
| batch zelfstandig naamwoord | /bæt͡ʃ/ | lot |
| pasta zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɑ.stə/ | deegwaren, pasta |
| robbery zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ | roof, beroving |
| fingerprint zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ | vingerafdruk |
| overwhelm werkwoord | /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/ | overweldigen, overmannen |
| parsley zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ | peterselie |
| planetarium zelfstandig naamwoord | /plænɪˈtɛəɹɪəm/ | planetarium |
| simmer werkwoord | /ˈsɪmɚ/ | stoven, sudderen |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| set up werkwoord | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | bereiden, voorbereiden |
| get off werkwoord | van ... afgaan | |
| pick up werkwoord | oppakken, optillen | |
| show up werkwoord | tentoonstellen | |
| wrap up werkwoord | inpakken, omhullen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- How long do we expect that to run?
- Who's joining us for lunch?
- What do we have here?
- Doctor, should we call for a surgical consult?
- What's our first step then?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | have prepared · I've scheduled · I've reserved |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is set · are unaccounted · was trapped |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 61 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals we're, I'll, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/, preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/, desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/, frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/, installation /ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/, preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/, planetarium /plænɪˈtɛəɹɪəm/, understatement /ˌʌndɚˈsteɪtmənt/, desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: bleed /ˈbliːd/, salad /ˈsæl.əd/, analyze /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/, finalize /ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/, stabilize /ˈsteɪ.bəˌlaɪz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: salad /ˈsæl.əd/, laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/, analyze /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/, batch /bæt͡ʃ/, planetarium /plænɪˈtɛəɹɪəm/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: burger /ˈbɝ.ɡɚ/, fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/, graph /ɡɹæf/, exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
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 bleed, salad, crouton.
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