Shadowing Practice: 100 Common English Conversations - (PART - 02) - Day 11 - 20 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hi, nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Mrs.
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Jenkins, what do you do for work?
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I'm a doctor.
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Oh, where do you work?
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I work for a private hospital in Liverpool.
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What do you do?
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What do you do?
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I'm a teacher.
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What do you teach?
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I teach English.
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No, I don't, but I like pizza.
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Where do you teach English?
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At a high school in Newcastle.
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That's nice.
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How old are you?
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I'm 29.
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Excuse me.
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Hello, sir.
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May I help you?
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Yes.
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Can I see that shirt on the top shelf, please?
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Sure.
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Here it is.
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How much does it cost?
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$40.
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$40.
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That's too much.
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How about this one?
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It's on sale for only $30.
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I don't like that one.
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How about the one next to the hats?
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It's very similar to the one you like.
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That's nice.
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How much is it?
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$25.
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That'll be fine.
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Is this color okay, or would you like a different color?
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That black one's fine.
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Do you need any more of these shirts?
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Yes.
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How many do you want?
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I'll take two more, a blue one and a green one.
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Excuse me, I'm looking for the Hotel Dark Knight.
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Do you know where it is?
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Sure.
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It's down this street on the right.
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Is it far from here?
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No, it's not far.
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How far is it?
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About a mile.
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How long does it take to get there?
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Five minutes or so.
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Is it close to the subway station?
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Yes, it's very close.
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The subway station is next to the hotel.
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You can walk there.
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Thanks a lot.
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Excuse me.
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Do you know how to get to the mall?
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Sure.
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I used to work there.
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Go straight for about a mile, then turn left at the light.
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The mall will be on the right.
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Do you know the address?
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Yes, the address is 239 Barbaros Boulevard.
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Can you write it down for me please?
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No problem.
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Is it faster if I take Groove Avenue?
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No, that way is longer.
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There are more stoplights on that street.
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I think you're right.
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Thank you.
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Day 18.
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What's today's date?
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It's April 3.
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When are you going on vacation?
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I'm leaving on Friday.
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We're going to Hawaii.
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Really?
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The day after tomorrow?
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That's very soon.
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Yeah, I know.
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How long are you going to stay there?
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About three weeks.
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When are you coming back?
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I'm coming back on the 22nd Alright, have a nice trip Day 19
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Robert, who is that woman?
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That's Alma What does she do for work?
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She's a lawyer Is she English?
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No, but she speaks English fluently.
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She's really tall.
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Do you know her?
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Yes, I know her.
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We're friends.
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Who's that man standing next to her?
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Which man?
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That short guy on her right, what's his name?
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Oh, that's Paul.
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He's really good looking.
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Yeah?
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Do you know him?
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I don't know him, but I think my sister does.
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Is he married?
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Yes, he's married.
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I remember now.
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I met him before.
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Day 20 Nick, do you know how to speak English?
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Yes.
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Where did you learn?
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I learned in college.
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You speak really well.
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Thank you.
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How long have you been in the UK?
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A month.
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Is your wife with you?
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Yes, she just got here yesterday.
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Have you been to London before?
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No, I've never been there.
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Have you ever been to Manchester?
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Yes, I went there once on a business trip.
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Repeat, please.
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100 common English conversations.
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Day 11 Catherine, where are you going?
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I'm going to the store.
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I need to buy something.
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Really?
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I need to go to the store too Would you like to come with me?
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Yeah, let's go together Would you like to go now or later?
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Now What?
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Now would be better Okay, let's go Should we walk?
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No, it's too far, let's drive Day 12 Kate, what are you going to do today?
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Do you speak English?
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What time are you leaving?
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I'm going to leave around 5 o'clock.
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Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store?
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Okay.
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Do you have enough money?
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I'm not sure.
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How much do you have?
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$30.
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Do you think that's enough?
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That's not very much.
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I think it's okay.
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I also have two credit cards.
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Let me give you another $10.
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Thanks.
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See you later.
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Bye Day 13 Hello Rick Hi Amy How have you been?
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Not too good I'm sorry to hear that.
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What happened?
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I'm sick.
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Oh dear, I'm sorry.
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It's okay.
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It's not serious.
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That's good.
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How's your wife?
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She's good.
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Is she in Holland now?
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No, she's not here yet.
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Where is she?
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She's in Sweden with our kids I see.
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I have to go now.
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Please tell your wife I said hi Okay, I'll talk to you later I hope you feel better
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Thanks Hi Hi, nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Mrs.
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Jenkins, what do you do for work?
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I'm a doctor.
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Oh, where do you work?
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I work for a private hospital in Liverpool.
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What do you do?
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I'm a teacher.
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What do you teach?
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I teach English.
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No, I don't, but I like pizza.
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Where do you teach English?
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At a high school in Newcastle.
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That's nice.
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How old are you?
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I'm 29.
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Excuse me.
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Hello, sir.
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May I help you?
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Yes.
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Can I see that shirt on the top shelf, please?
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Sure.
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Here it is.
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How much does it cost?
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$40.
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$40.
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That's too much.
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How about this one?
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It's on sale for only $30.
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I don't like that one.
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How about the one next to the hats?
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It's very similar to the one you like.
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That's nice.
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How much is it?
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$25.
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That'll be fine.
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Is this color okay, or would you like a different color?
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That black one's fine.
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Do you need any more of these shirts?
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Yes.
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How many do you want?
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I'll take two more, a blue one and a green one Excuse me, I'm looking for the Hotel Dark Knight Do you know where it is?
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Sure, it's down this street on the right.
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Is it far from here?
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No, it's not far.
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How far is it?
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About a mile.
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How long does it take to get there?
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Five minutes or so.
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Is it close to the subway station?
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Yes, it's very close.
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The subway station is next to the hotel.
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You can walk there.
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Thanks a lot.
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Excuse me.
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Do you know how to get to the mall?
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Sure, I used to work there.
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Go straight for about a mile, then turn left at the light.
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The mall will be on the right.
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Do you know the address?
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Yes, the address is 239 Barbaros Boulevard.
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Can you write it down for me please?
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No problem.
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Is it faster if I take Groove Avenue?
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No, that way is longer.
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There are more stoplights on that street.
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I think you're right.
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Thank you.
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Day 18.
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What's today's date?
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It's April 3rd.
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When are you going on vacation?
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I'm leaving on Friday.
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We're going to Hawaii.
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Really?
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The day after tomorrow?
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That's very soon.
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Yeah, I know.
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How long are you going to stay there?
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About three weeks.
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When are you coming back?
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I'm coming back on the 22nd.
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Alright.
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Have a nice trip.
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Day 19 Robert, who is that woman?
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That's Alma.
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What does she do for work?
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She's a lawyer.
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Is she English?
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No, but she speaks English fluently.
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She's really tall.
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Do you know her?
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Yes, I know her.
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We're friends.
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Who's that man standing next to her?
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Which man?
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That short guy on her right, what's his name?
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Oh, that's Paul.
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He's really good looking.
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Yeah?
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Do you know him?
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I don't know him, but I think my sister does.
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Is he married?
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Yes, he's married.
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I remember now.
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I met him before.
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Day 20.
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Nick, do you know how to speak English?
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Yes.
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Where did you learn?
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I learned in college.
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You speak really well.
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Thank you.
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How long have you been in the UK?
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A month.
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Is your wife with you?
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Yes, she just got here yesterday.
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Have you been to London before?
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No, I've never been there.
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Have you ever been to Manchester?
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Yes.
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I went there once on a business trip.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will engage in practical English conversations that cover various everyday scenarios. The dialogues introduce phrases commonly used when meeting new people, discussing jobs, and making purchases. By focusing on these interactions, you will build your confidence in speaking English confidently and fluently. This lesson also provides an opportunity to practice the shadowing technique, which can significantly enhance your English pronunciation and listening skills.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Nice to meet you - A common greeting when meeting someone for the first time.
- What do you do for work? - A question to inquire about someone’s job.
- How much does it cost? - A phrase used when asking for the price of an item.
- Do you need any more? - A question often asked in stores to check if the customer requires additional items.
- Is it far from here? - A question used to ask about the distance to a location.
- How about this one? - A phrase used to suggest an alternative option.
- Excuse me - An expression used to politely get someone’s attention.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning from this lesson, consider utilizing the shadow speech approach. This entails listening closely to the dialogues and then repeating them in real-time, trying to match the speaker’s pace and intonation. The conversations in this video have a moderate speed, making it easier for you to practice effectively. Here are some tips to enhance your practice:
- Focus on Tone: Pay attention to how certain phrases are stressed. For example, when asking about prices, notice how a slight change in tone can convey different feelings about the cost.
- Start Slow: Initially, slow down your repetition to ensure clarity and accuracy in your pronunciation. Gradually increase your speed to match the original speaker.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice and compare it to the original conversation. This will help you identify areas to improve.
- Practice with a Partner: If possible, practice with a friend or language partner to simulate real conversations. This will help improve your fluency and comfort in speaking.
- Use Shadowspeak Techniques: When shadowing, try to immerse yourself in the emotions and context of the dialogue. Reflecting these aspects will aid in developing a more natural speaking manner.
By regularly practicing these conversations and applying the shadow speak method, you will notice a significant improvement in your English pronunciation and overall speaking skills.
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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