Shadowing Practice: 1.1K - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Morning, sunshine! Did you sleep well?
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Like a baby. Oh, did you two make breakfast?
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Yeah, Mom! We made pancakes just for you!
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Coffee too!
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You guys did all this yourselves?
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Mia ran the show. I just helped!
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Sit down, mom! You were up really late last night, so we wanted to surprise you with breakfast.
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Aww, that's so sweet! But honey, aren't you gonna be late for school?
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I know, but I want to watch you try my pancakes first.
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Okay, let me have a bite... Mmm...
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Mom. Well, how are they?
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They're amazing, sweetheart! Can you tell me how you made them?
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Nope, it's my secret recipe. Can't tell anyone.
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Oh, come on!
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Try the coffee too!
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Oh wow... That's... really strong!
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Do you like it?
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Like it? I love it!
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Awesome, kiddo!
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Alright, Mia, I think I hear your bus coming. Hurry up!
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Okay! See you later!
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Have a great day at school.
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Don't forget your backpack.
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Ugh! What did she put in that coffee and those pancakes?!
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My mouth is completely numb!
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Sorry, babe. She was so excited about her secret recipe. I didn't have the heart to stop her!
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But I've got a stomach pill ready for you, just in case We're finally here! Look at that beautiful ocean!
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The drive was long, but it was worth it.
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The beach is perfect.
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Mom, dad, I'm starving!!!
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We just got here, sweetie. Enjoy the ocean air first.
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The only thing I want to enjoy now is a sandwich!
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We need to set up first. Can you hold these plates for me?
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Can I eat first? I'm so hungry I can't even carry a plate.
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Nice try. Food comes after setup, kiddo.
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Mia, honey, once we get this stuff set up, you can have all the sandwiches you want!
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Okay... Oh, and Mia, don’t forget sunscreen. You don’t want to go home looking like a tomato.
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Good call. The sun is very strong today.
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Can I eat first?
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Sweetheart, you can have as many sandwiches as you want after you put on sunscreen.
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Okay... That spot too, honey.
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There you go. Good job! Now, let's grab a sand...
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Oh my gosh, puppies! Look, mom, dad!
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Can I play with them, miss?
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Go ahead, kiddo. These two are Phineas and Ferb Like the cartoon? That’s so cool!
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Wait a second, weren’t you too hungry to hold a plate like two minutes ago?
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I think my hunger is busy enjoying the ocean now.
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Yo, Tom, someone looks like they had a great time at the beach!
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Nice tan. How was the weather?
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Perfect. Sunny and warm.
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Lucky you! It rained here the whole weekend.
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Man, I wish I could head down south too.
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Aren't you about to travel to Florida?
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I'm just visiting my in-laws, so it's not really a trip.
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I wish my in-laws lived in Florida so I'd have an excuse to go every year.
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Enough about trips. How was work while I was gone?
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Eager to get back to it already?
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Oh yeah, boss has been wanting to see you.
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Right. He kept asking when you'd be back lately.
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Oh, I know.
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You know? Not to brag, but I'm handling this huge project.
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He was probably worried sick while I was away.
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Oh, that too.
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What do you mean, "that too"?
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Apparently, you accidentally took his car key with you.
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He had to take Ubers everywhere while you were gone.
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Well… Good for him! He's always wanted a chauffeur!
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Guys, I'm ordering lunch. Who's in?
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What are you getting?
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Chinese. No, I'm good. I'll pass on that.
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What do you want then?
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Hmm... Something juicy and meaty. How about burgers?
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Oh yeah, I'm actually craving a nice cheeseburger now.
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Okay, let's do burgers then. Chinese can wait.
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I'll take a chicken burger, please.
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One cheeseburger for me. Thanks, man.
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How about you, Cindy?
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Oh, I'll have one triple cheeseburger with extra bacon.
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Got it. Load it up with onions, mushrooms, and pickles.
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Alright. And for the sauce, pile on the spicy mayo.
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Copy that...
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On the side, give me the fully loaded cheese fries with bacon.
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Noted. Anything else?
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Oh, and one Diet Coke, please. I'm trying to lose weight.
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Right... One Diet Coke with a big juicy burger. That's what we call a nicely balanced meal!
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Excuse me. Can you help me out?
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Of course! What are you looking for?
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I need some kind of cream for my wife.
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Did she say what kind?
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Hmm... something with coconut? I think?
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Coconut cream?
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Yeah, that's the one!
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Oh, it's right over here.
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Wow, there are so many! Which one... should I get?
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It depends on how much you need.
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She asked me to grab a small tube.
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Oh, I'm afraid we don't sell coconut cream in tubes here.
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I see. What do you have then?
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We've got coconut cream in 13.5-ounce cans, like this one.
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This is what most people buy for home cooking.
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What about the cartons?
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Those are great too. They are easier to store once opened.
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Hmm... I prefer the can.
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Here you go.
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Thanks! Hey babe, are you heading home soon?
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Yep! Just picked up your coconut cream. I'm on my way now.
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Perfect. How much was it?
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Five bucks for a 13.5-ounce can.
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Five bucks for a 13.5-ounce can?!
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That’s a steal! What brand is that?
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Thai Kitchen.
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Tom, I asked you to grab me some hand coconut cream, not the cooking kind!
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...Sooo... how do you feel about curry for dinner?
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Curry? Why are we having curry tonight?
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Because your dad wasn’t paying attention when I asked him to pick up coconut hand cream.
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Come on, Lucy, it's nice to have curry once in a while!
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It's too spicy, dad. I don't like curry.
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Don't worry, Mia. I actually put a ton of coconut cream in ours, since we have so much of it now, so it shouldn't be too spicy.
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Dad. His mom mad at you?
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Do you think she is?
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Oh yeah. For sure. Like, totally.
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What should I do?
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Compliment her cooking? That usually works.
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Ugh, darling, this curry is so... creamy!
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Of course it is. There's like 13.5 ounces of coconut cream in it Right... sooo... how about a little shopping trip tomorrow?
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You and Mia. Take my credit card.
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Hmm, I don’t know... I’ve got laundry to do.
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I'll... take care of it.
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Great! Oh, and while you’re at it, can you vacuum the floor, mow the lawn, and take out the trash too?
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Y...yeah... sure, no problem.
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Mom, can I have a new dress?
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Of course, sweetie! Daddy’s feeling extra generous!
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Mom? What’s up, sweetie?
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Didn’t dad just say we were going to the mall?
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Yeah. This salon is in the mall.
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So I can do anything I want.
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Of course. We have your dad's credit card.
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Can I dye my hair blond?
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What?! Why? Your hair is brown. You’d have to bleach it to go blonde.
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But I want to look like dad.
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His blond hair is so pretty.
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And your brown hair is gorgeous, too.
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Thanks... Mom. So what should I do then?
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How about a manicure? We could get matching nails!
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Am I... too young for that?
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A simple one's totally fine.
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But you always say getting your nails done keeps you from cleaning the house properly.
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That’s true. But your dad’s handling all the chores right now. So I'm good!
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Mom's visiting grandma today. It's just you and me, kiddo.
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What should we do, dad?
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First, let's make breakfast.
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Are you hungry?
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Yes! Can we make pancakes?
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Nope, not that. Let's just have some cereal instead.
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How about some tomato soup? I just came up with this secret recipe!
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Sweetie, how about we skip anything secret today?
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Let's just do easy cereal, and then we can go to the movies.
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Movies! Awesome! I've really wanted to see that action movie with Brad Pitt.
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That movie? I don’t think you’re quite old enough for that one.
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But I'm old enough to get a manicure.
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That’s a whole different thing. How about the new cartoon movie instead?
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Ugh, cartoons are for kids.
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Hey, look who's talking! So, how about we go bowling instead?
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Oh yes! I love bowling!
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Alright then. But first, let's get some cereal.
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Welcome to our restaurant.
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Do you have a reservation?
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We booked a table for two at 8 p.m..
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Please tell me your name.
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My name is Alex.
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Please follow me.
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Here is your table.
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The waiter will arrive shortly to serve you.
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Thank you. Good evening.
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Here is the menu, please order.
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Honey, you first.
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Oh, I would like buffalo wings and a chicken fried steak.
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Yes, one Buffalo Wings and one Chicken fried steak, What about you, sir?
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I will take a Meatloaf and a Jambalaya.
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What about drinks?
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Two cokes. Sugar or not, sir?
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Oh I almost forgot, no sugar.
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Well, all in all, you and this lady would like one buffalo wings, one chicken fried steak, one meatloaf, one jambalaya, and two sugar-free colas.
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Is that all?
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Yes. That's all.
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Please wait a moment.
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Thank you. Honey, the Buffalo Wings look a little cold.
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Let me try.
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That's right.
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Waiter, please.
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How can I help you?
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Please help me heat up my Buffalo Wings, Looks like it's a little bit cold.
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I am so sorry. I will heat it up immediately.
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Do you need anything else?
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Hmm... Please, we need an ice tray.
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Yes, please wait a moment.
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Waiter, we are ready to pay the bill.
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Your total comes to $80, sir.
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Here you go, keep the change, that's my tip.
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Thank you, do you need a receipt?
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No. Thank you.
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Thank you and goodbye.
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Goodbye. Hey, what's up, Will?
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Hey Alex, busy this weekend?
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I am free. What's up?
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Let's go drink coffee.
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We have not gathered since college.
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OK. Is it just you and me?
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I called Liam, Danny and Steve, The whole team, wow.
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Coffee only?
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We'll discuss more at the coffee.
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Okay. Time, place?
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9 am, Sober Tabby.
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The old place. Perfect.
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Ok bye. Bye Wow, it has been years since the last time we were together like this.
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We used to be here daily.
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Hello guys, long time no see.
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Oh hello, Uncle Henry. Yes, long time.
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Are your lives all good?
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We're all good, Uncle Henry.
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I am so happy to see you all healthy and living a good life.
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I think we should meet more often.
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Sure. And by the way of this meeting, we should have a bigger time together.
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You know, camping, fishing,...
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things we used to do in past.
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Are you going to drive to Vancouver just for a Beaver Tall like before?
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No way. I am old. We are all old.
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Eating and drinking, they do not make a difference.
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I suggest a vacation on which we can all spend a few days together.
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Camping is a good choice.
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Hey hey, we are not as strong as we used to be.
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That is right, office jobs have reduced our health.
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No problem, we just need 2 weeks to train.
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I know a place in the northern part of the state, we can go all the way to the campsite by car, even though it is high in the mountains.
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It takes around three hours driving.
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No problem, I have an SUV.
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It has been modified to go off-road, It fits our purposes.
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So when do we go?
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I still have to buy some camping gear.
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Maybe next month.
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See you guys here in 2 weeks, let's see how prepared we are.
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Agreed. Boys, it seems you forgot to order, huh?
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Oh sorry, Uncle Henry. We were too busy talking, so we forgot.
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Is the menu still the same?
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Luckily for you boys, things haven't changed much in the past seven years.
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In addition, I also sell some food.
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If you boys want.
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See, I told you back then.
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One day Uncle Henry will sell lunch.
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Not only lunch, but also dinner.
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Now I am open from 7 am until 10 p.m..
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Steve, you still remember that?
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I cannot forget that the class ended at 12:30.
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I had to walk five kilometers home with an empty stomach.
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Now it's different.
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Uncle Henry, I want a black coffee.
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I'll want a macchiato.
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I want an orange juice.
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Do you still make avocado smoothies?
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Of course we do.
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I want one.
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What about you, Alex?
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Hot cocoa, please.
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You boys are still yourself, I'm happy.
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Thank you, Uncle Henry.
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So that should be all for today.
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I must go to pick up my wife now.
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See you guys in two weeks as planned.
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I'll have lunch here.
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It's too late to cook.
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I'll join Danny for lunch.
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This is a chance to enjoy Uncle Henry's food as I have always dreamed of.
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What about your wife, Steve?
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She's gone traveling.
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Okay, then see you later.
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Uncle Henry. How much do we owe you?
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50$, QR code is at the counter.
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I'm busy. You boys just scan, then tell me.
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I made this meeting.
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Let me treat you guys this time.
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Next time it will be you and the others.
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That's right.
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In the old days, we paid by turn.
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All right, guys, we'll go now.
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Danny, Steve. See you later.
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See you later.
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Uncle Henry, I want to order some food.
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Hey kid, hold up.
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What's the matter?
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Look, the light's not red.
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It cannot cross the road.
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Really? I waited for a while, but the light did not turn red.
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For the red light,... You must press this button.
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Wait a minute.
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Now the light is turned red.
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Wow! That's amazing.
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Come on, let's cross together.
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Thank you, sir.
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No worry, Today you've acquired a new skill.
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Excuse me, can I ask for directions to the subway station?
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Subway station?
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You'll have to walk far.
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Oh, it's okay. Can you show me?
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Now go straight along this road.
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When you see Avenue 37, turn left.
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Then, walk to Faroe Street.
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The subway station is at the intersection of Faroe Street and Avenue 37.
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Thank you so much.
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By the way, please tell me how to get to the city centre by subway.
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You will get off at Barrel Station, Then catch the bus number 12, get off at the third stop.
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That's how to get to the city center.
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Oh, thank you.
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No worry. Hello.
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Hello, I would like to buy some t-shirts, Where can I find them?
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Over there, sir.
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Oh thank you.
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You look a bit unsure.
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May I help?
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Yeah, I need some recommendations.
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With your body type, you should wear a shirt with a collar.
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This one is affordable and has thick fabric, but the color fades easily.
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Oh, okay. You should choose this one.
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It was made with better fabric, the color remains long.
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and the price is not too expensive.
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Sounds good. I will take this!
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Do you need anything else?
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Well, I would also like some socks.
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Please follow me.
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What kind of socks do you want to use?
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I need a lot of high socks and some short socks as well.
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We have all kinds of socks here.
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Please choose the pattern that you like.
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Thank you. I would like to take these t-shirts and pairs of socks.
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The total is $250.
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Here's my card.
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Okay, sir. Payment completed.
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Thank you and goodbye.
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Honey, I forgot what we need to buy.
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Well, there are several. Try to remember.
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First, what food do we need?
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Oh, I remember, lasagna and garlic bread.
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What else? We also need spaghetti, sausage, pizza pies and eggs.
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Oh so... Hold on.
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Just write down everything we need, Then we can go through the sections one by one.
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Don't waste time remembering every single thing.
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Okay. So let me write them down on my phone.
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Okay, we have done the food part.
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Next is laundry things.
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What kind of detergent do you want to buy?
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I'm thinking about using capsules instead.
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they are more effective and not as expensive as detergent.
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Furthermore, I don't have to buy a softener when I use them.
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Good idea. My friend told me about this new product.
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Her family has saved a lot on laundry.
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Um... do you think we need to buy dishwashing liquid?
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Yes, we should change to a more diluted type.
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It will prevent the dishes from retaining the detergent smell after washing.
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Okay, let's go get those things.
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Please place your stuff on.
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The total is $300.
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I use my loyalty card.
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At this time, if you pay via phone number, you will receive a 5% discount on all your stuff.
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Oh, no need.
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I want to use up all the points on my card.
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Please take my loyalty card, Fine.
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Your payment has been settled.
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Thank you. Let me take care of them.
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Sophia, honey, do you remember which seeds we need to buy?
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I have the list here, let's see.
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Our fruit plants will be tomatoes and cucumbers.
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As for flowers, we only need sunflowers and daisies.
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That is all for now.
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We need experience before moving on to other types of fruit and flower trees.
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Otherwise, our garden would turn into a mess.
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OK. So what gardening tools have you been thinking about?
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We need 2 small shovels, 2 big shovels, 2 pairs of gardening gloves and 2 hats.
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Fair enough.
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Do you want to grow short lawn grass?
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No I don't.
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Let natural garden grow.
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Just separate our growing area from the natural garden.
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Alright. Hey Sophia, the seeds have sprouted, Let's have them planted on the lawn.
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First make a small hole in the ground.
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Okay. Then, put in the sprouts.
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Alright Remember to keep the bud facing up.
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Done. Finally, fill it with soil and spread fertilizer on top.
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Done. Let me see.
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You're doing okay, baby.
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For climbing plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers, they need room to thrive.
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We’ll buy some wooden poles to support them.
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When do we need it?
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I'll tell you when the time comes.
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Okay, honey.
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Hello Alex, what is the matter?
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Kyle, one of my wall lights isn’t working.
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I can't turn it on.
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Can you come and change it?
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Fine, but first, I will send you some pictures, choose a model, then tell me.
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Alright. Oh, one more thing, my house's main circuit breaker often makes sounds when using the microwave.
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Can you check it for me?
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I see, OK, I have finished replacing the light.
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Now, turn it on.
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Great. Now let's take a look at the main circuit breaker.
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It seems that your circuit breaker is an old model, This has poor performance and is easily damaged.
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I think you have to replace it with a new one.
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How much does it cost?
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Not expensive. Only $40 each.
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It also does not take time to buy.
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When you said you needed to check the circuit breaker.
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I had already considered the situation.
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Okay, let's get it done.
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It's done. From now on, you won’t have to worry about power outages due to a faulty circuit breaker Oh, thank you. How much is it?
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It's free this time, but next time, it'll be $8 per service.
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Thank you, Kyle.
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About This Lesson
Ready to level up your English listening and speaking skills? This lesson dives into a lively, real-life conversation that’s perfect for practicing shadowing—a technique where you repeat phrases right after hearing them. You’ll follow a warm family interaction, from a surprise breakfast to a beach day, picking up natural rhythm and tone. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more fluent, this video’s casual dialogue helps you master everyday communication. Let’s turn listening into speaking superpowers!
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- ran the show: took charge (e.g., “Mia ran the show”)
- secret recipe: a special way of making something, kept private
- numb: unable to feel (e.g., “My mouth is completely numb”)
- nice try: a friendly way to say “no” to a request
- good call: a smart suggestion (e.g., “Good call about the sunscreen”)
Practice Tips for Shadowing Success
Shadowing this video? Here’s how to nail it. The dialogue moves at a natural, conversational speed—perfect for building fluency. Pause after short phrases like “Morning, sunshine!” and repeat them, copying the intonation (how the voice rises and falls). Notice how “Like a baby” is said with a relaxed tone—match that! For trickier parts, rewind and focus on linking words, like “Did you two make breakfast?” (the “d” in “did” connects softly to “you”). This isn’t just English speaking practice—it’s training your brain to think and speak like a native. Use this as your go-to shadowing site exercise, and soon you’ll be “shadow speaking” with confidence. You’ve got this—every repeat brings you closer to fluency!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to be · used to do |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've really wanted · have not gathered · has been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | has been modified · is turned · was made |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I get · shouldn't be · should I do |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.