Shadowing Practice: 🗣️ 100 Daily English Conversations for Beginners 💬 Listening & Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to Enjoy English Practice.
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Are you busy this evening?
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No, I am free after 6.
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Do you want to get a coffee?
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Yes, that sounds really nice.
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What kind of food do you like?
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I really like Mexican food.
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This music is great, isn't it?
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Yes, I love this jazz band.
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Is this your new phone?
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Yes, I just bought it today.
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Can I see your new phone?
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Of course, here you go.
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Why are you in a hurry?
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My train leaves in five minutes.
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Can we get some churros?
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Great idea!
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I love sweet food.
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What should we get for Mom's birthday?
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We can buy her a nice book.
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Do you know a good restaurant?
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There is a great one near the station.
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I'm really hungry now.
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Me too.
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Let's order a pizza.
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Do you want to watch a movie?
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Yes, I would love to.
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What time does the movie start?
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It starts at 8 o 'clock.
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I will pick you up at 7.
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Perfect.
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I will be ready. Is it cold outside?
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Yes, you should take a jacket.
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Can you help me with this box?
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Of course, it looks very heavy.
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Do you play any sports?
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Yes, I love to play basketball. Where is the supermarket?
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It's over there on the left.
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Do you have this t -shirt in blue?
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Let me check for you.
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How much is this?
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That is 10 euros.
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I'm so sorry.
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I'm late.
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No problem.
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I just arrived too.
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How was your day at work?
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It was very busy, but good.
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Do you have any plans for the weekend?
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I think I will visit my friends.
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This city is so beautiful.
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I agree.
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The lights are amazing.
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Do you need help with your bags?
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Yes, please.
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That's very kind.
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What are you reading?
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It's a book about traveling in Spain.
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This is my favorite coffee shop.
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It's very nice and quiet here.
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Do you want something to drink?
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Yes, I'll have a glass of water, please.
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Let's take a picture together.
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Okay, stand here and smile.
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Excuse me, is this seat free?
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Yes, you can sit here.
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How do you get to work?
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I usually take the metro
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The metro is very crowded today I know, it's always like this
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We need to buy some eggs and milk
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Okay, I will get them now
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Can you translate this word for me? Of course.
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It means thank you.
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We have to hurry up.
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Don't worry, we have plenty of time.
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What would you like for dinner?
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I feel like eating pasta tonight.
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This party is a great surprise.
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I'm so glad you are happy.
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Did you see the game last night?
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Yes, our team played very well.
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I can't find my keys.
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Maybe they are on the kitchen table.
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Long time no see.
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It's so good to see you again.
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Do you want to go out on Friday?
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Sorry, I am busy on Friday.
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This is a very interesting bookstore.
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Yes, they have so many good books.
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My little sister loves to read.
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That's great.
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Reading is a good hobby.
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Should we order takeout tonight?
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Yes, let's get some Chinese food.
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Your new apartment is lovely.
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Thank you.
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I like it very much.
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Can you turn the music down?
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Sure.
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Is this volume okay?
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I'm going to the market now.
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Can you buy some fresh mushrooms?
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This steak is cooked perfectly.
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I'm glad that you like it.
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I had a very difficult day.
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Tell me all about it.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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You are very welcome.
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What did you do yesterday?
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I went shopping with my sister.
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I'm a little nervous about the presentation.
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Don't worry, you will be amazing
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Did you finish your report?
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Yes, I finished it this morning I really like your new haircut
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Thank you very much for saying that
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Let's go for a walk in the park
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That's a wonderful idea
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The train is leaving soon.
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We need to move a little faster.
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This is a gift for you.
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Oh, you shouldn't have.
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Thank you.
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Do you want to try some of this cake?
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Yes, please.
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It looks very tasty.
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I didn't sleep well last night.
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You should take a nap later.
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Do you know that man over there?
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No, I have never seen him before.
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Is this your first time in Italy?
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Yes, and I am loving it here.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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Yes, I have one older sister.
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The traffic is really bad today.
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I know.
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I was stuck for 30 minutes.
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I'll call you when I get home.
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Okay, I will wait for your call.
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Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
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Of course, here you are.
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My plants need some water.
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I can water them for you.
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Do you think it will rain today?
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The sky looks very dark.
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We should clean the apartment this weekend.
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I agree.
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It is a little messy.
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What size do you need?
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I think I need a medium.
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I'm not feeling very well.
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Maybe you should go to bed early.
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Can you speak a little slower, please? Of course.
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I will try to speak more clearly.
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Let's invite our friends for dinner.
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That sounds like a lot of fun.
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I'm looking for a book by Jane Austen.
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You can find her books in that section.
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The kitchen smells wonderful.
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Thank you.
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I am making mushroom soup.
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I have to wake up early tomorrow.
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Then we should probably go home now.
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I'm so excited for our trip next week.
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Me too.
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I've already packed my bag.
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Do you remember your first day of school?
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Yes, I remember it very clearly.
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This soup needs more salt.
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I will add a little bit more.
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I think we are lost.
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Let's ask someone for directions.
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Can you wait here for one second?
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Sure, take your time.
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How often do you visit your family?
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I try to visit them once a month.
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This is my friend, Maria.
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It's very nice to meet you, Maria.
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I'm on a new diet now.
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That's great.
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Is it working well?
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Let's get something for dessert.
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How about a slice of chocolate cake?
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I have to work late tonight.
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No problem.
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I can make dinner.
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You look really happy today.
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I am.
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I got some very good news.
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Can you put this in the refrigerator?
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Yes, I will do it right now.
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My boss is always very demanding
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That sounds very stressful for you I want to buy a ticket for the concert I think the tickets are sold out
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What kind of music do you listen to?
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I enjoy listening to pop and rock music.
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Don't forget to call your mother.
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Thanks for the reminder.
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Your friend is very funny.
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I know.
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He always makes me laugh.
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I need to find a new apartment.
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I can help you look online.
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The steak is on the grill now.
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Great, it won't be long now.
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I'm thinking about getting a pet.
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A pet is a lot of responsibility.
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Let's go home, it's getting late.
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You are right, I am getting tired.
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This is my favorite spot in the city.
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It's easy to see why.
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The view is amazing.
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I don't understand this exercise.
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I can explain it to you.
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I promise I will be on time.
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Okay, please don't be late again.
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Did you have a good weekend?
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Yes, it was very relaxing.
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Thank you.
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Are you busy this evening?
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No, I am free after 6.
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Do you want to get a coffee?
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Do you want to get a coffee?
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Yes, that sounds really nice.
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Yes, that sounds really nice.
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What kind of food do you like?
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I really like Mexican food.
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This music is great, isn't it?
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This music is great, isn't it?
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Yes, I love this jazz band.
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Is this your new phone?
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Yes, I just bought it today.
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Can I see your new phone?
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Of course, here you go.
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Why are you in a hurry?
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Why are you in a hurry?
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My train leaves in five minutes
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Can we get some churros?
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Great idea, I love sweet food Great idea!
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I love sweet food!
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What should we get for mom's birthday?
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We can buy her a nice book.
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Do you know a good restaurant?
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There is a great one near the station.
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I'm really hungry now.
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Me too.
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Let's order a pizza.
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Me too.
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Let's order a pizza.
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Do you want to watch a movie?
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Yes, I would love to.
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What time does the movie start?
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What time does the movie start?
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It starts at 8 o 'clock.
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I will pick you up at 7.
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Perfect.
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I will be ready. Is it cold outside? Is it cold outside?
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Yes, you should take a jacket.
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Can you help me with this box?
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Can you help me with this box?
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Of course, it looks very heavy.
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Do you play any sports?
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Yes, I love to play basketball.
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Yes, I love to play basketball. Where is the supermarket?
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It's over there, on the left.
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Do you have this t -shirt in blue?
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in blue let me check for you let me check for you
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how much is this how much is this that is 10 euros that is 10 euros
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I'm so sorry, I'm late.
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No problem, I just arrived too.
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How was your day at work?
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It was very busy, but good.
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Do you have any plans for the weekend?
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Do you have any plans for the weekend?
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I think I will visit my friends.
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This city is so beautiful.
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I agree.
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The lights are amazing.
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Do you need help with your bags?
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Yes, please, that's very kind.
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What are you reading?
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It's a book about traveling in Spain.
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It's a book about traveling in Spain.
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This is my favorite coffee shop.
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It's very nice and quiet here.
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Do you want something to drink?
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Do you want something to drink?
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Yes, I'll have a glass of water, please.
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Let's take a picture together.
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Let's take a picture together.
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Okay, stand here and smile.
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Okay, stand here and smile.
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Excuse me, is this seat free?
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Yes, you can sit here.
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Yes, you can sit here.
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How do you get to work?
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I usually take the metro.
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The metro is very crowded today.
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The metro is very crowded today.
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I know, it's always like this.
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We need to buy some eggs and milk.
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Okay, I will get them now.
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Okay, I will get them now.
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Can you translate this word for me?
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Of course, it means thank you.
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We have to hurry up.
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We have to hurry up.
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Don't worry, we have plenty of time.
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What would you like for dinner?
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I feel like eating pasta tonight.
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This party is a great surprise.
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I'm so glad you are happy.
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Did you see the game last night?
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Yes, our team played very well.
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Yes, our team played very well.
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I can't find my keys.
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Maybe they are on the kitchen table.
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Long time no see.
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Long time no see
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It's so good to see you again
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Do you want to go out on Friday?
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Sorry, I am busy on Friday Sorry, I am busy on Friday.
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This is a very interesting bookstore.
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Yes, they have so many good books.
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My little sister loves to read.
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My little sister loves to read.
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That's great.
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Reading is a good hobby.
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Should we order takeout tonight?
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Yes, let's get some Chinese food.
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Yes, let's get some Chinese food.
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Your new apartment is lovely.
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Thank you, I like it very much.
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Can you turn the music down?
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Sure, is this volume okay?
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I'm going to the market now.
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Can you buy some fresh mushrooms?
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Can you buy some fresh mushrooms?
337
This steak is cooked perfectly.
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I'm glad that you like it.
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I had a very difficult day.
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I had a very difficult day.
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Tell me all about it.
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Tell me all about it.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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You are very welcome.
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You are very welcome.
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What did you do yesterday?
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What did you do yesterday?
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I went shopping with my sister.
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I went shopping with my sister.
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I'm a little nervous about the presentation.
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Don't worry, you will be amazing.
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Did you finish your report?
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Yes, I finished it this morning.
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I really like your new haircut.
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Thank you very much for saying that.
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Thank you very much for saying that.
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Let's go for a walk in the park.
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That's a wonderful idea.
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The train is leaving soon.
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We need to move a little faster.
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We need to move a little faster.
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This is a gift for you.
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This is a gift for you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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The kitchen smells wonderful.
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Thank you.
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I am making mushroom soup.
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Thank you.
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I am making mushroom soup.
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I have to wake up early tomorrow.
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Then we should probably go home now.
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Then we should probably go home now.
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I'm so excited for our trip next week.
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Me too.
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I've already packed my bag.
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Me too!
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I've already packed my bag.
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Do you remember your first day of school?
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Yes, I remember it very clearly.
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This soup needs more salt.
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This soup needs more salt.
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I will add a little bit more.
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I think we are lost.
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Let's ask someone for directions.
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Let's ask someone for directions.
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Can you wait here for one second?
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Sure, take your time.
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How often do you visit your family?
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I try to visit them once a month.
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This is my friend, Maria.
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It's very nice to meet you, Maria.
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It's very nice to meet you, Maria.
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I'm on a new diet now.
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That's great.
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Is it working well?
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Let's get something for dessert.
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Let's get something for dessert.
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How about a slice of chocolate cake?
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I have to work late tonight.
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No problem, I can make dinner.
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You look really happy today.
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I am.
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I got some very good news.
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Can you put this in the refrigerator?
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Can you put this in the refrigerator?
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Yes, I will do it right now.
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My boss is always very demanding.
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That sounds very stressful for you.
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That sounds very stressful for you.
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I want to buy a ticket for the concert.
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I think the tickets are sold out.
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What kind of music do you listen to?
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What kind of music do you listen to?
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I enjoy listening to pop and rock music.
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Don't forget to call your mother.
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Don't forget to call your mother.
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Thanks for the reminder.
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Your friend is very funny.
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I know he always makes me laugh.
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I know, he always makes me laugh.
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I need to find a new apartment.
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I can help you look online.
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The steak is on the grill now.
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Great, it won't be long now.
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I'm thinking about getting a pet.
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A pet is a lot of responsibility.
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A pet is a lot of responsibility.
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Let's go home.
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It's getting late.
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You are right.
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I am getting tired.
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This is my favorite spot in the city.
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This is my favorite spot in the city.
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It's easy to see why the view is amazing.
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I don't understand this exercise.
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I can explain it to you.
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I promise I will be on time.
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OK, please don't be late again.
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Did you have a good weekend?
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Did you have a good weekend?
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Yes, it was very relaxing.
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Thank you.
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Yes, it was very relaxing.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “🗣️ 100 Daily English Conversations for Beginners 💬 Listening & Speaking Practice”. This video has 455 sentences and 2592 words to shadow. The speech runs for 43:16. The speaker talks slowly, about 60 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 106 of its 455 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| soup noun | /sup/ | Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food… |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| mushroom noun | /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ | Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood). |
| metro noun | /ˈmɛtɹoʊ/ | A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area. |
| steak noun | /steɪk/ | Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| euro noun | /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ | The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: € |
| stressful adjective | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | Irritating; causing stress. |
| dessert noun | /dɪˈzɝt/ | The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc. |
| refrigerator noun | /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ | A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge). |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sold out adjective | Completely sold; of which no more is in stock. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Are you busy this evening?
- Do you want to get a coffee?
- What kind of food do you like?
- Is this your new phone?
- What should we get for mom's birthday?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is cooked · are lost · are sold |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have never seen · I've already packed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we get · should take · Should we order |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | enjoy listening |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 48 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like soup, hurry, mushroom.
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.