Shadowing Practice: 579 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey, did you bring the concert ticket?
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Of course! I put it in my wallet.
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Wait… my wallet is gone. I can’t find it.
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You lost it? Really?
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I don’t know… It was still in my wallet a moment ago.
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Maybe you left it on the table we sat at earlier.
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We changed seats before. Do you remember?
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Oh! You’re right.
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Is everything okay, Miss?
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I think I left my wallet on the table by the window.
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It's a brown wallet with a star on it.
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Let me check the table and the lost-and-found box.
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Thank you so much.
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I hope it doesn't grow wings and fly away.
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Good news! We found one near the window seat.
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Can you tell me what's inside?
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My driver’s license with my name, Emma Brown, and my age, 20...
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There are also some cards.
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That’s the one! Here you go.
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Oh my gosh, thank you so much!
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I thought I had to get a new ID.
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Good thing he found your wallet.
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Yeah, my wallet has many important things, even your concert ticket.
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Emma, look!
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This red sweater is cheap now! Only twenty-five pounds!
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Oh, it’s nice. But this blue one feels softer.
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Blue is cute, but red will make you special.
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Special? Or look like a big tomato?
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A beautiful tomato!
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Wow, thanks. That helps a lot.
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Come on, red is fun!
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You always wear beige or gray, so boring!
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Hey! Beige is calm.
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You need more color.
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But red says, “Everyone, please look at me!” I don't want that.
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Alright. You don’t have to choose red if it makes you uncomfortable.
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It's okay. Maybe I should at least try it on.
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Great! And those jeans from Levi’s will look good with it.
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If I look like a tomato, you buy me coffee later.
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Deal! I’ll even get you a croissant.
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Make it two croissants and I’ll wear red forever.
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Okay! Now go try it on before someone takes your tomato style.
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You’re so bad, but I like it.
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Oh, come on… not again!
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You were fine this morning!
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Don’t do this to me now!
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Hey, are you okay?
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Not really. My car broke again. It won’t start.
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Oh no. Are you safe?
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Yeah, just standing here, enjoying the natural sunlight.
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My bad luck never takes a break.
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Hearing you complain like that, I feel less worried.
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You always tease me.
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Come pick me up, my little sis.
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Where are you now?
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In the Target parking lot, near the big red signs.
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Okay, I know that place. I’ll come in ten minutes.
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Thanks. You’re helping me again.
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Of course, because you are my big brother.
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Do you want me to bring something?
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Maybe a cold drink. It’s getting hot out here.
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Sure. Don't go anywhere.
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And don't try to fix the car yourself.
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Too late. I already tried talking to it.
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Let me guess, it didn’t answer?
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Nope. Silent treatment.
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Poor my bro. I’ll be there soon.
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Thanks. I'll be waiting.
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And I hope I'm still okay when you come.
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Hi, excuse me.
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I’m new here. How can I borrow books?
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Welcome! You’ll need a library card.
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Do you have an ID with a local address?
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Yes, I do, I think… oh wait, maybe it’s in my bag somewhere.
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Take your time.
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Found it! Here it is.
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Great. So, fill out this form, and you can borrow up to ten books at a time.
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Ten books? Wow… I don’t think I can carry all of them at once.
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Don't worry, you can take the books one by one.
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Great! So how long can I keep them?
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Three weeks.
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You can renew online if no one else requests them.
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Nice! I can read at my own pace… Maybe finally finish that novel I started last year.
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What kind of books are you looking for?
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Maybe something relaxing… I've had a busy week with work and things to do.
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Then try the “Feel-Good Reads” section near the big window.
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That place has sunlight, so you can relax while reading.
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Amazing. I'm sorry.
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May I have the Wi-Fi password, please?
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“READ2025”, all caps.
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Thanks, that’s easy to remember.
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Enjoy your time here.
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And please remember to keep your voice down.
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Don’t worry! I’ll be careful.
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Happy birthday, Mike!
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Thanks, little sis!
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Wow, even Sarah is here.
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Of course! I came for the cake.
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You’ve been busy with work lately, and our parents are away on a trip.
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So I wanted to surprise you and spend time with you.
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Aww, that means a lot to me.
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Ah, I brought your gift.
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Ooh. What is it?
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Open it! A vinyl record of Queen?
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That's awesome!
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You said you liked old record players.
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This is perfect. You actually listened to me for once.
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Haha, I’m trying to be a good listener.
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And here is my gift. You can open it later.
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Oh, thank you so much.
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Can we cut the cake now? It smells amazing.
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Sure. And who decorated the place?
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Me. I got help from Pinterest.
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So that’s why it looks like an Instagram ad.
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I'll take it as a compliment!
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So, Emma, what did you think of the movie?
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I really liked it.
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It wasn’t just about fighting, it was about friendship too.
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I know, right?
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When the robot helped the main character at the end, I almost cried.
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You always almost cry at movies.
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Well, it was beautiful! Even the robot had a heart.
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True. I didn’t expect that part.
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That’s why I love these movies. They touch my heart.
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Yeah, they make you cry, and I just eat popcorn.
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The popcorn? Of course.
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You finished yours before the movie even started!
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That’s a skill, not a problem.
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Whatever. Good morning, this is Greenfield Clinic.
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How can I help you?
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Hi! I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. White, please.
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Sure. What is the reason for your visit?
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I come for a check-up. I feel a little tired these days.
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Okay. Let me look at Dr. White’s schedule.
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Hmm… Thursday at 10 a.m. is free.
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Oh, I’m busy Thursday morning.
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No problem. The next free slot is Friday at 9:30 a.m.
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Friday morning is good for me.
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Great. Can I have your name, please?
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Sure. It’s Emma.
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Thank you, Emma. Have you visited us before?
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Yes. Last year.
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Perfect. Please bring your insurance card and come ten minutes early.
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Okay. Thank you for your help.
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Look! I just adopted her. Her name’s Luna.
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Wait—adopted? From where?
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From a small rescue center.
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Don’t worry, Sarah told me it’s a good place.
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Okay, if Sarah says so… but are you ready for this?
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I think so. She’s small and cute.
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But... What do I need to do first?
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Get her some toys, something soft to chew.
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Because you don't want to lose more socks.
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Noted. What about food?
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Only puppy food and fresh water.
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Take her to the dog park near Central Park sometimes. Let her run a little.
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That sounds fun! Maybe she’ll meet other dogs.
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Or chase every pigeon in sight.
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Please don't give her ideas.
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Just kidding.
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Anyway, don't worry.
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Take your time and you will learn to take care of the puppy.
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Thanks, Coach Mike.
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Alright, what else do we need?
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A bottle of water… and some biscuits.
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Sorry. "A bottle of wotter"?
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You mean a bo'oh'o'wa'er?
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You want a bo'oh'o'wa'er wiv ya cheeky crisps, bruv?
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It’s water. WAH-TER. Not wah-dur, not... whatever that was.
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Oi, don't forget yer bo'oh'o'wa'er, mate. Hydration’s proper important innit?
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Lovely. Shall I fetch the Queen while you’re at it?
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And what now? Biscuits? Does tea time need "cookies", my Lord?
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They’re called biscuits. They're for dipping with tea, not chugging like you think someone’s gonna steal your soda.
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Says the guy who calls French fries "chips." Make it make sense!
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One more jab and I'll go full American! You don’t want that.
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Do it. I double dare you.
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"Yo dude! Grab da dang cawfee 'n candy already!" Okay, stop! That New York accent is just awful.
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I will literally trade you for a polite Canadian right now.
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At least they’d say sorry before correcting my accent!
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Too bad! You’re stuck with this loudmouth American!
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Where the heck is Noah? He said 10 AM.
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Sorry, mate! Bloody lift took forever!
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What happened? Did you get lost in five floors?!
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You texted me to meet you on the second floor right?
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I went to the "second floor"... which was actually the THIRD floor!
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Aah! Tell me, Noah. You pressed “1,” didn’t you?
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YES! Thank God a kind stranger saved me!
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Well, in the US, our "G" is the basement, “1” is the first floor. Then it’s “2,” then “3.” WHAT!? In the UK, "G" IS the first floor, "1" is the second floor.
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Pff... If I said "first floor," you’d wait in the lobby!
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Exactly! We start from 0 like proper maths! You Yanks just hate logic!
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Calm down! Just remember, "G" mostly doesn’t exist here!
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Bloody Americans in their floors To make you feel better. We Americans get confused in the UK, too.
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Remember that one time I got lost when I visited you in London?
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Same situation, dude.
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Right... Soup’s nearly done! Who’s got the cornstarch?
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I’ve got it right here. Corn flour!
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Whoa whoa whoa! That's not cornstarch!
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Huh? It literally says corn and flour. How is it not cornstarch?
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Nah, that’s British logic. This... yellow stuff is not cornstarch.
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What he means is that in the US, cornstarch is white and fine. Corn flour is yellow and gritty.
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If I add this… it’s not gonna thicken the soup?
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Nope. It’ll turn our chicken soup into cornbread batter.
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Okaay! Hands off the weird yellow powder.
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This is what you need. One tablespoon.
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Next time, I’m bringing my UK translator for food.
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I still can’t believe you’re here! How long’s it been?
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Three and a half. But who’s counting?
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Still rocking the accent, huh?
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"I could Americanize it in, like, two seconds, dude." How do you even switch like that? I can’t even fake a British “hello.” Want me to teach you the magic?
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Do please, Doctor Who.
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Drop the “R”. "Car" becomes "cahhh." Like you’re too posh to finish words.
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Cahhh. I sound like a pirate with a sore throat!
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Now say "butter" like "buh-er".
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Just give up on the T, gently.
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Buhh-er...? Ew... I sound like I forgot how to talk.
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Welcome to London, mate. Where letters go to disappear.
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Let me try again. “Wah-tuh in the gah-rahj.” How’s that?
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Did you just say "Water in the garage"?
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That's horrible. Straight to accent jail.
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Do they serve tea there?
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Only at 4 PM sharp.
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Man, I missed this. Glad you flew across the pond.
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Me too, Alex. Me, too.
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Oh, pardon!... Are you… painting your face?
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Skincare. It’s part of my daily routine.
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… You do this every night?
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Yep! Toner, serum, eye cream and moisturizer Sounds like a science experiment.
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Here. This is serum. Put two drops on your face. Don’t drink it.
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It feels… expensive.
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Because it is expensive. That little bottle cost more than your flight here.
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Brilliant. My face is now worth $85. Do I look younger yet?
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Not yet. Now, eye cream. Put it under your panda eyebags Rude!
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Dab it gently. No rubbing like you’re cleaning a window.
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Like this? I feel like I’m in a commercial.
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Last step, moisturizer. Lock in the moisture. Like sealing a spell.
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My face looks... shiny?
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That's the power of skincare. Now go to sleep, British boy.
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Alright. Goodnight, skincare wizard.
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Good evening! Ready to order?
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Yes. I'll have grilled chicken, please.
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Super salad?
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Pardon? Super salad?
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“Super salad”? Is that like... a giant salad?
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Do I need to choose between small or medium for salad?
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No, no, I mean soup or salad, for your side?
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Oh, that makes… more sense. Just salad, please.
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Regular human-sized, if you don't mind.
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Okay. Um, crave choose a Walter?
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Come again!?
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Sir, crave choose a Walter?
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I'm sorry... Who's Walter? And why would I crave him?
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Who? What?! I'm sorry, I said grape juice or water. Your drink?
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I... Never mind. Grape juice, thanks. And maybe… English subtitles?
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I’ll ask the chef. He only speaks kitchen.
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Honestly… I needed this. Chill air, good coffee, no meetings.
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Yeah. Life’s been loud lately. This is... nice.
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You okay, mate?
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Hmm... It’s Steve. Asking if I wanna grab lunch.
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Oh, you can go if you want. I don’t mind.
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Nah. I made plans with you. We’re hanging out.
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You sure? Dude, I haven't seen you for three years! Who knows when you’re back?
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But... Besides, I don’t ditch friends mid-hangout.
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You plan first, you get the time. Simple rule.
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That’s… actually kind of rare. People usually jump for “better offers.” Yeah. If I said “yes” to everyone, I’d say “no” to people who matter.
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I like that. Say no for the right reasons. Not just better plans.
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Loyalty is underrated, Noah. Let’s go find something to eat.
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Max! We're back! And we bought half the store.
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Oh my word… What is this? Did a raccoon trash the place?
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Mom… I was just about to clean.
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Just about to? Guests are coming!
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We’re cooking! Noah’s leaving tomorrow! MOVE.
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Yes, ma'am Throw the trash, wipe the table, vacuum… and for heaven’s sake, change that shirt!
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Fear not, the British are here...to say "oh dear" at the mess.
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Great, moral support. With that kind of help, we'll be done by next Tuesday.
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You two clean. I’ll do the cooking in the kitchen.
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Can I get a double dessert if I finish before 4 PM?
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Only if the house doesn’t smell like a locker room.
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Come on, mate. It’s our last dinner.
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Don’t make me spend it buried under a mountain of junk.
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Yeah, yeah, I'm on it.
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You handle the vacuuming, I’ll tackle the coffee table. Sounds good?
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Alright. One last clean-up before dinner with my favorite people.
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UGH... Why is picking an outfit even harder than writing a CV?
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Whoa, are you opening a fashion store in here?
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Have you open a fashion store in here?
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Liam! Ever heard of knocking?
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You're not a king to just walk in and out whenever you want!
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Hey, hey, easy! My bad, I just wanted to check on you. You seem stressed.
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Oh, sorry, it's...I'm nervous...
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You look like you're packing for a two week holiday.
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Haha, very funny.
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Just trying to get hired. Step one: not look like a mess.
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Hmm… Go with the blue one.
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You sure? Totally, blue makes you look like you actually know things.
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Alright, blue it is. Thanks, my little fashion expert.
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You’re welcome. I accept payment in snacks.
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Later, and... Can you check my intro?
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I’ve practiced a thousand times, but I still don’t feel ready.
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Go for it. Let’s hear the magic.
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Hi, my name is Lena Clark.
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I recently graduated from FIU with a degree in marketing.
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I'm passionate about creative communication and....
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Pause! Girl, breathe! You're not on stage.
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Talk like you're telling me about yourself.
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Okay, okay, less robot, more human.
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Try again. And smile this time, you're not applying to be a prison guard.
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Right. Hi, I'm Lena. I studied marketing at FIU, and I love finding creative ways to connect with people through content and design.
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That’s the one! Confident, clear, and you didn’t sound like a machine.
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You're actually helpful tonight.
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Who are you and what did you do to my brother?
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Shh. Don’t ruin my cool moment. Also... you owe me chips now.
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Chips. Got it.
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And hey, you’ve got this. Just be yourself, but like, the good version.
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Thanks, Liam. Seriously.
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Anytime. Knock them out tomorrow!
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Lena Clark?
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Yes, that’s me!
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Hi, Lena. We're ready for you.
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Please, come in and have a seat.
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Good morning, Lena. I’m Mr. Rosling, team lead. And this is Ms. Miller from HR.
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We're glad you could make it today.
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Nice to meet you both. Thank you for the opportunity.
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I'm really excited to be here.
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So, let’s start. Tell us a bit about yourself.
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Of course! I’m Lena Clark.
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I just finished studying marketing at FIU.
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I've always been drawn to creative problem solving and learning about people.
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Last year, I worked at a digital agency and managed social media for a small business.
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That experience showed me that I really enjoy marketing!
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Why did you choose marketing specifically?
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I enjoy studying people's needs and saw the results in the small business ads.
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That’s the kind of impact I want to keep making.
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What would you say is your biggest strength?
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Well, I am a quick learner.
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For example, I learned how to use a data program for a school project.
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I also stay calm, even when I’m busy.
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During finals, I worked on three projects and still finished everything on time.
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Sounds like you're great under pressure.
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And what about a weakness?
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I overthink sometimes. Once, I remade the same presentation five times!
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But I’ve learned to set time limits and trust my research.
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That’s a good insight. Can you tell us about a project you’re proud of?
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Yes! For my final assignment, I created a social media campaign for a local café.
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After two weeks, their posts got 40% more likes and they had 100 new followers.
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Impressive. One last question, why do you want to work with us?
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I admire your team's creativity and community work.
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I'd love to contribute to projects like that while learning from your team.
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Thank you, Lena. That’s all from our side. Do you have any questions for us?
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Yes! Could you describe a typical day for this role?
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Sure! Mornings usually start with a short meeting.
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Then, we plan, write ideas, and check the results of our campaigns.
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Oh, and coffee breaks are basically team-building.
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That sounds like so much fun. I’d love to be part of a team like that!
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Thanks again for your time.
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We’ll contact you soon.
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Thank you both so much. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 356 sentences and 3015 words to shadow. The speech runs for 29:48. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 107 of its 356 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wallet noun | /ˈwɑl.ət/ | A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. |
| salad noun | /ˈsæl.əd/ | A food consisting principally of raw vegetables (especially greens, e.g. lettuce), other savoury ingredients (typically cooked), fruit, or confectionary; often… |
| cornstarch noun | A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent. | |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| tomato noun | /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ | A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit. |
| accent noun | /ækˈsɛnt/ | A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to… |
| biscuit noun | /ˈbɪs.kɪt/ | A small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie. |
| crave verb | /kɹeɪv/ | To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for. |
| skincare noun | /ˈskɪn.kɛɹ/ | The care and treatment of the skin, especially of the face. |
| flour noun | /ˈflaʊ.ə/ | Powder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and… |
| 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… |
| corn noun | /ˈkɔːn/ | Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region. |
| robot noun | /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ | An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal. |
| chip noun | /t͡ʃɪp/ | A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. |
| beige noun | /ˈbeɪʒ/ | A colour, variously defined from a pale brown, to a yellow greyish off-white. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| calm down verb | To become less excited, intense, or angry. | |
| check up verb | To verify through brief investigation or revisit for assurance that there are no problems. | |
| clean up verb | To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy. | |
| fill out verb | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. |
| hands off | Refrain from touching; refrain from initiating any physical contact. | |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Hey, did you bring the concert ticket?
- Can you tell me what's inside?
- Do you want me to bring something?
- Let me guess, it didn’t answer?
- Who knows when you’re back?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If I said "first floor," you'd wait · If I said “yes” to everyone, I'd say |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've had · You've been · long's it been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is underrated · be done · been drawn |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | guy who calls · people who matter |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 111 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thicken /ˈθɪkən/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, breathe /bɹiːð/, throat /ˈθɹoʊt/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: beige /ˈbeɪʒ/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, chef /ʃɛf/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/
- Long words — get the stress right: underrated /ʌn.dɚˈɹeɪ.təd/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/
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 wallet, salad, cornstarch.
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.