Shadowing Practice: (1) - English Conversation For Beginners (A1) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, I'm Tony.
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Hello, I'm Tony.
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You aren't in my class.
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I'm not a student.
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Are you in number five?
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Sorry, what's your name?
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You're in class, too.
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Where are you from?
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I'm from Mexico.
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Where is Sao Paulo?
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It's in Brazil.
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Where's she from?
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She's from Peru.
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Is he from Korea?
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No, he isn't.
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Is it good?
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Yes, it's great.
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Are you from Vietnam?
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No, I'm not.
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Where's he from?
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He's from London.
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Where's Bilbao?
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It's in Spain.
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Are you on vacation?
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Yes, I am.
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Great!
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Where are you from?
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I'm from Osaka, in Japan.
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Mmm, look, it's pho.
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Pho?
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What is it?
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It's Vietnamese food, and it's very good.
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Look, Coldplay.
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They're good.
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Are they American?
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No, they aren't.
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Oh, where are they from?
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They're British.
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What's your address?
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My email?
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No, what's your address?
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Oh, okay.
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It's 48 Lake Street.
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48 Lake Street.
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Right.
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Great, thanks.
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What's your number?
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My home number or my cell phone number?
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Uh, your cell phone number.
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It's 203-868-5174.
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Sorry, can you repeat that, please?
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Yes, it's 2-0-3- 2-0-3- 8-6-8- Uh-huh.
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5-1-7-4.
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2-0-3-8-6-8-5-1-7-4.
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Thanks.
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Excuse me, Mr. Wang.
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What's your first name?
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My first name?
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Yes.
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Uh, it's Shuhao.
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Oh, how do you spell it?
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S-H-U-H-A-O.
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S-H-U-H-A-O.
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Right.
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Welcome to Phone House.
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How are you, sir?
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Good, thanks.
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A phone card, please.
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Okay.
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What's your zip code?
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My zip code?
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Yes.
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What's your zip code, please?
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Uh, it's 1-2-3-4-5.
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1-2-3-4-5?
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Really?
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Yes, really.
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Look, they're great.
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Yes, they are.
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But, uh, what are they?
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They're gloves.
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Oh, okay.
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Yes, they are great.
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Excuse me, ma'am.
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What's in your bag?
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Excuse me?
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My bag?
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Yes.
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Open your bag, please.
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Okay.
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A laptop, a phone, a wallet, and pens.
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Thank you.
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Hi, Robert.
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Happy birthday.
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Is it for me?
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Thanks.
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What is it?
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Sit down and open it.
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A watch?
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Thanks.
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It's great.
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Excuse me.
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What is this?
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Is it a toy?
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No, it isn't.
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It's a keychain.
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Oh, OK.
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It's cute.
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Is that for sale?
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The hat?
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Yes, that's $20.
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Is it from Mexico?
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Yes, it's a Mexican hat.
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Are those sunglasses?
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Those?
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Yes, they're sunglasses.
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They're $2.
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$2?
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Are they good?
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They aren't good, but they're OK.
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Are these maps of the city?
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Yes, they're $10.
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$10?
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That's a lot.
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They're great maps.
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That's a cute picture.
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Is she your daughter?
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No, she isn't.
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She's my sister's daughter.
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Oh.
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How old is she?
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She's five, and her name is Peggy.
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Hi, Tom.
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Who's the woman in the picture?
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That's Elizabeth.
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She's in my English class.
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She's very good-looking.
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Is she your girlfriend?
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Yes, she is.
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Lucky you.
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Where's my cell phone?
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It's there, on the chair.
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No, that isn't my phone.
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It's my sister's.
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Oh.
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Is it in your bag?
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Yes, it is.
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Look, that's Mia's car.
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Is that her husband?
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Yeah, his name's Eric.
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Eric Lee?
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No, that's Mia's last name.
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His last name is Cho.
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Hey, Jeremy.
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How's your new car?
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It's great.
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It's big, black, and fast.
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Is it expensive?
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No, it isn't.
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It's an old car.
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This is a picture of Jessica's new boyfriend.
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Wow, he's very tall.
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Yes, and he's very good looking.
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Is he American?
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No, he isn't.
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He's Italian.
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Is that your son?
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Yes, it is.
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Wow, he's great.
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Thanks.
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He's small, but he's fast.
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Do you live near here, Julia?
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No, I don't.
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I live downtown.
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Me too.
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Do you have children, Stephen?
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Yes, I do.
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I have a son and a daughter.
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Oh, I have a daughter.
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She's six.
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Really?
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My daughter is six too.
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Bob, do you watch MTV?
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No, I don't.
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Do you watch CNN?
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No, I don't.
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Sorry, I don't like TV.
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I read books.
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Really?
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Really?
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I like TV and books.
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Brian, do you like Mexican food?
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No, I don't.
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Really?
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But you speak Spanish.
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Yes, I speak Spanish, but I don't eat Mexican food.
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I like Japanese food.
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Do you like pop music, Liz?
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No, I don't.
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Do you?
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No, I don't like pop music.
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I'm old.
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Well, I listen to classical music.
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Do you?
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No, I don't.
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I like Brazilian music.
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Tony, what do you have for breakfast?
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I usually have toast and coffee, a typical breakfast.
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How about you?
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Well, my favorite breakfast food is pizza.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in basic English conversation suitable for beginners (A1 level). You'll practice essential questions and answers often used in everyday situations, such as asking about someone's nationality, location, and personal information. By following along with the dialogue, you'll gain confidence in forming sentences and using vocabulary that is vital for casual conversations. This lesson is tailored for learners who want to enhance their English speaking practice and improve their conversational skills in a friendly and interactive manner.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Where are you from? - A common question used to inquire about someone's country of origin.
  • I'm from... - A phrase to share your nationality or place of origin.
  • Is he from...? - A structure used to ask about someone's background.
  • It’s very good. - A phrase to express a positive opinion about something.
  • What’s your number? - A question to ask for someone’s phone number, with options for home or cell phone.
  • Can you repeat that, please? - A polite way to ask someone to say something again if you didn't catch it.
  • Where's...? - A simple way to ask about the location of a place.
  • Sorry, what's your name? - A way to politely ask someone for their name.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, consider utilizing a shadowing app while you watch the Learn English with YouTube video. Shadowing involves repeating what you hear as closely as possible in real-time, which can significantly improve your pronunciation and fluency. Pay attention to the speed of the conversation—this video features a pace that is ideal for beginners. Start by listening to a sentence and then pause the video to repeat it aloud. This technique will help you internalize the structures and vocabulary crucial for effective English communication.

If you're preparing for the IELTS speaking practice, focus on how the speakers construct their sentences and ask follow-up questions. This not only helps with vocabulary acquisition but also develops your ability to engage in natural conversations. Practice daily, and don't shy away from repeating sections of the transcript that challenge you. Regular practice will indeed lead to improvement!

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.

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