Shadowing Practice: Airport English - Slow and Easy English For Beginners - Ben & Emma's Family - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Today!
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It is today!
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We are going on an airplane today!
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Emma!
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No, wake up!
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The adventure is starting!
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I have been up all night.
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I am so excited, Ben.
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Oh my goodness.
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It is already late.
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It's already 7.45.
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We must leave soon for the airport.
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Today is our first airplane trip.
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We should quickly get ready for the airport.
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Quick breakfast, everyone.
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Eat fast, but eat something.
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Travel days need good energy.
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Snacks are important for travel.
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We must pack food for the kids.
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Okay, snacks done, water bottles filled, it's time to get ready.
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Kids, are you ready?
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Where is my other sock?
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I had two socks before.
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Socks always disappear.
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Emma, I found your socks.
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Oh, thank you, Mom.
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Now quickly get ready or else we will miss our flight.
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Where are the passports?
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They were on the table before.
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We cannot go to the airport without passports.
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Relax, I have the passports.
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They were in my bag.
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Now we can go to the airport.
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I've packed all my things carefully.
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I am ready for the adventure.
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This suitcase is too full.
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Come on, zipper, close.
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Ah, I will pack light next time.
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Hello, we need a taxi.
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Please come quickly.
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We are going to the airport.
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Ah, this suitcase is very heavy.
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Let's go, kids.
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We are getting late.
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The taxi is here.
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Let's put the bags in the car.
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Before leaving.
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Final check, everyone.
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Chargers and house keys.
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Check.
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Snacks?
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Check.
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Camera?
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Check.
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Passports?
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Check.
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And currency of long cowi?
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I mean, ringgit?
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Double check my dear wife.
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I cannot compromise on shopping.
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Everyone smile for the travel selfie.
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Say cheese, everyone.
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I cannot wait to see the airplane.
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Mommy, are the plane rides scary?
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Where will we go by plane?
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No, my dear, plane rides are peaceful and fun.
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You will not get scared.
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Kids, we are going to a very beautiful island.
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Its name is Langkavi.
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There will be beaches, forests, rain, and lots of other fun things to do.
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Mom, the airport is so big.
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Is it bigger than our school?
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Look at all the airplanes.
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All right, everyone.
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Let's get our bags.
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Our adventure begins here.
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Look, we are at the airport.
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We put all our big bags on this cart and go inside for check-in.
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Next passenger, please.
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Look at the ceiling.
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Those words up there.
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Paris, Dubai, Tokyo.
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Are those places?
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The screen is huge.
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What is it called, Daddy?
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It is called Flight Information Display Screen.
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We have to check whether our flight check-in has started or not.
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First, we check our flight.
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This big screen shows flight information.
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Let us find our flight number.
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The floor is moving.
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I am moving, but I am not walking.
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Emma!
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Walk fast the walkway!
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You go double speed!
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Ben, slow down.
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It carries you, so you arrive faster.
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That was amazing.
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Good morning.
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We have two big bags to check in.
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Good morning.
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Your bag weighs 23 kilograms.
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Perfect.
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The bag is going away.
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Will it come back?
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It is okay.
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It will be waiting for us when we land.
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I promise.
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This photo is very bad.
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I have no tooth here.
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It is okay.
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What is that, Daddy?
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That is your boarding pass, buddy.
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You need it to travel on the airplane.
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Look, your seat number is 12A.
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At security, we put our bags in a tray.
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The tray goes into the scanner.
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It looks inside the bag and checks that everything is safe.
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Son, what is inside this bag?
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A teddy bear.
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And four cookies.
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I am sorry.
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The cookies cannot come with you.
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All four?
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All four.
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I did not even eat them, Emma.
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It's okay, Ben.
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When we land, we will find new cookies.
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At security, we remove our shoes.
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We put our shoes in this tray.
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The machine checks everything for safety.
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Wow, this airport is huge.
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There are so many shops and cafes!
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Traveling is a wonderful adventure.
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Our gate number is 44D.
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Now we have to find it.
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44A, 44B, 44C, 44D.
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Let's go in this direction.
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Wow, airplanes!
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They are very big.
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Soon we will fly too.
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Emma, what is that big round thing on the wing?
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That is the engine.
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It makes the airplane go fast.
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How fast?
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Very, very fast.
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Faster than a train.
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Check-in done.
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Finally, we can sit, rest, and wait for our flight to board.
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Can I have nuggets and fries?
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Sure, let's go.
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Dad, will I be able to do jet ski and Langkavy?
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Yes, sure, dear.
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You will experience many new things there.
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How much time is left in boarding?
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Boarding will start in 30 minutes, sir.
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Good morning, passengers.
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We are now boarding flight 204.
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Is the airplane here?
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Yes, it is right ahead.
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I cannot wait.
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Walk slowly, Ben.
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We are entering the airplane.
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My first airplane ride.
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Let me put the bag here.
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This space is called the overhead compartment.
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Now we are ready to sit.
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Wow, I can see so many airplanes.
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They are so big.
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Are we flying soon?
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Emma, who are those people moving around near airplanes?
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Ben, they are aircraft marshallers.
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They give signals to the pilot about takeoff and landing and ensure that airplanes fly safely.
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Look at the wing!
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Wings help airplanes fly.
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They're very strong.
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Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts.
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Place the metal tip into the buckle.
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Make sure your seatbelt is tight and secure.
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If oxygen is needed, masks will drop from above.
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Place the mask over your nose and mouth.
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Please note the nearest emergency exits.
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The airplane is moving!
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We are taxiing.
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That means the airplane is driving slowly to the runway.
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First it drives, then it flies.
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We are moving!
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The airplane is going fast!
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Thank God kids are not scared.
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I am sure they enjoy their first airplane ride.
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The clouds look soft.
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It looks like cotton.
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The sky is beautiful.
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Good morning.
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Would you like a snack?
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We have juice, water, and cookies.
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Cookies, please.
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Here you go.
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Enjoy.
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Thank you.
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Oh, a little turbulence.
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Please remain seated.
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Everything is under control.
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Emma, why is the airplane shaking?
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I do not know.
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It feels bumpy.
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Is something wrong?
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Do not worry.
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This is called turbulence.
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What is turbulence?
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Sometimes the air moves like waves.
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Airplanes are made to fly safely through it.
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Oh, so we are safe.
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking.
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We are now preparing to land in beautiful Langkawi.
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Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare for landing.
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Emma, I can see an island.
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That is not just an island, Ben, Linkali.
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What color is that?
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That color is called turquoise.
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It is the color of a tropical sea.
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And those big green mountains?
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They are very, very old, full of trees and wildlife.
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The airplane needs to slow down before it can stop.
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Emma.
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We landed, Ben, landed.
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We landed!
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And we traveled from our country all the way to Langkawi.
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Welcome to Langkawi, the jewel of Kadah, an island of rainforests, mountains, and crystal clear seas.
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But our adventure is just beginning.
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In the next episode, we will explore Langkawi together.
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Come back and join us.
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Thank you.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking English through engaging materials like the video titled "Airport English - Slow and Easy English For Beginners" is an excellent method for enhancing your communication skills. The context of traveling, specifically going to the airport, provides rich scenarios that you will likely encounter in real life. Using this video, you can immerse yourself in airport-related vocabulary, which will help you confidently navigate conversations when traveling. Additionally, the excitement expressed by the characters mimics realistic emotions you might feel during travel, making your practice both enjoyable and impactful.

Engaging with this content allows you to practice your English speaking skills in a context that emphasizes daily conversations. By shadowing the dialogue, you can improve your pronunciation and fluency, which are critical components of IELTS speaking practice. This interactive approach makes learning more relatable and effective.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

This video demonstrates various key structures and expressions that are useful for beginners:

  • Questions for clarity: Phrases like "Where is my other sock?" and "Where are the passports?" show how to ask for information clearly and effectively. This structure can be adopted in everyday conversations to express confusion or seek help.
  • Urgency and action: Expressions such as "We must leave soon for the airport" and "Get ready quickly" illustrate the use of modals to convey necessity. Learning to use modals can enhance your ability to express obligation and urgency.
  • Transition phrases: The use of phrases like "Now we can go" or "Let’s put the bags in the car" aids in guiding conversations smoothly. These transitions are vital for maintaining the flow in discussions and can be practiced in various contexts.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice along with this video, pay attention to certain pronunciation elements and potential traps:

  • Sock: The 'o' sound can be difficult, often pronounced differently in various accents. Practice saying "sock" slowly to avoid confusion.
  • Passports: The ending 's' can sometimes be mispronounced, making it sound singular. Ensure to articulate it clearly as "pas-sports" to avoid uncertainty when speaking.
  • Adventure: This word can be tricky due to its syllables. Practicing its correct pronunciation as "ad-ven-ture" will help you sound more confident in situations discussing travel.

By focusing on these specific pronunciation points while watching the video, you can significantly improve your English speaking practice. Remember, consistent practice, especially through resources like learn English with YouTube and engaging with materials that allow for shadow speaking, will enhance your mastery of the language.

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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