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Listen up everybody, today is a very special day.
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As I informed you last week, Mrs. Catherine, a very popular chef and a reliable food critic as well, will come over to our restaurant.
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We don't know when she will be here.
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She said that would be a surprise, so you all need to get ready for that.
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Do you understand me?
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Yes, sir.
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Great.
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I love that spirit.
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Now, Annie, please clean up the tables and chairs.
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Don't forget to sweep and mop the floor.
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I don't want any trash on the ground.
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Yes, I will do it now, Mr. Hook.
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Gary, water the flowers and clean the windows and doors.
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And vacuum the carpet, please.
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Yes, sir.
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Mr. Chef, pass me the menu for today, please.
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Here it is.
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For breakfast, we have berries, cold cereal, cottage cheese and some eggs.
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Something more special please that's so normal to me.
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We also have chicken strips, shrimp with fried mushrooms and winged things.
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That sounds better.
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Okay, you have all the ingredients, do you?
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Yes, I do.
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Good, I want you to do your best today.
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It's now or never, there's no next time, no timeouts, no second chances.
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I got it, Mr. Hook.
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Oh my gosh, everyone, she is here.
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Mrs. Catherine is here.
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Yes, yes, let me go out.
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Everyone, get to the spot.
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Good morning, Mr. Hook.
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You look amazing.
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Morning, lady.
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Please come in.
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I was waiting for you for the whole morning.
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Really?
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Oh, no. Sorry.
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I didn't mean to make you wait for me.
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Sorry about that.
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No, no, no. It's my pleasure to have you in my little restaurant.
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Don't be sorry.
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By the way, your restaurant is cute.
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Would you take me around?
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Sure.
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We had just opened this for almost a year, but everyone in town already loved it.
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We have 15 tables total, which were decorated in a vintage style.
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Oh, I see.
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The way you organize the table makes the restaurant look bigger and very neat.
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Thanks.
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This is the bar counter.
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We have variety of drinks that serve different kinds of customers.
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Juice, smoothie, coffee, tea, cocktails.
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Would you like something to drink?
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Not now Mr. Hook.
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Maybe after the meal.
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Sure.
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Now may we provide you with something for your breakfast ma'am?
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I would like to look at the menu first please.
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Yeah, of course.
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Please pick your table and I will ask the waiter to give you our menu right away.
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Okay.
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Let's see what you have on the menu.
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Wow, it is so impressive.
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There are so many things I want to try out.
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Hello Mrs. Catherine, I will be your server today.
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If you need any help, please call me.
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Thanks.
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I want a spicy noodle soup, a pie salad and cottage cheese.
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I am alleged to green onions so please take them out.
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Yes ma'am.
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Can I get you something to drink?
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Mineral water will be fine.
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Okay please wait for about 20 minutes.
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As you can see we are closed today to welcome only a special guest
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which is used to our restaurant.
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Oh, you don't have to do that Mr. Hook.
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I'm just a normal guest.
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After your meal, I can take you around our kitchen.
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Certainly.
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I am very curious about what is happening behind that door.
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Our staff are working hard to bring out the best food for the customer of course.
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Hmm, Mr. Hook, can I ask you something?
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Yes, anything, you can ask me anything.
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I read some of the reports recently, and honestly, some of them are against you and your business.
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What do you mean by that?
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What do you say about the complaints that they said?
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The customers were disrespectful when they came to your restaurant?
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No way, that is not true.
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We will never be rude to our clients.
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Bringing them a good experience at our restaurant is our responsibility.
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They have the video on YouTube, you know, I watched them.
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They were just a little misunderstanding.
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You were not there.
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You don't understand the whole story.
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Okay, how about Hygiene and Food Safety?
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We got the certification.
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I can take it for you.
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Annie, give me the certificate of completion for level 2 Hygiene and Food Safety.
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Oh, my food is here.
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Luckily, I am a little bit hungry already.
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Enjoy your meal, ma'am?
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Excuse me, did I say that I was alleged to green onion?
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I believe you did.
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So why are some of them in my soup?
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Oh my, it is our fault.
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So sorry, Annie.
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Annie, change the soup to another now.
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No green onion.
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What's wrong with you?
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It is okay, Mr. Hook.
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Maybe she was so nervous.
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She take it easy.
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I can try the salad first.
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Mmm, this is really tasty.
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I like it.
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You do?
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I am so happy to hear that.
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This is our main dish.
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Wait a second.
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What is this?
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Don't you tell me this is an inchworm?
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What?
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An inchworm?
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No, no, let me see.
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Ma'am.
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Can I get into the kitchen please?
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Yes, sure, sure.
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Annie, Annie, show Mrs. Patrick the kitchen.
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It's okay, I know the way.
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Oh my gosh, what is that?
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Sorry, sorry Mrs. Catherine.
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I know it looked a little bit messy in here.
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We are cleaning.
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It's not like that on a normal day, ma'am.
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Unbelievable.
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Is this the soup that you just made for me?
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It smells like spoiled.
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When did you cook it?
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Please go back to your table.
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I can explain all of this.
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Is it not what you thought?
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So, the reports were right, Mr. Hook.
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I know what to write on the paper.
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Now, I must leave.
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That's enough for today.
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Goodbye.
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No, please.
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Mrs. Catherine, I am screwed.
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What Speaking Skills Does This Video Help You Build?
This clip targets real-world fluency in restaurant settings, focusing on casual professional communication and spontaneous interaction. Whether you’re a server, a manager, or a guest, you’ll practice directing tasks, describing spaces, and responding politely—skills critical for confident English speaking practice.
Key Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary
- “It's now or never” – Express urgency (e.g., “We need to finish this project—it's now or never!”)
- “Don't be sorry” – Diffuse apologies (e.g., “I missed the meeting.” “Don't be sorry—we can catch you up.”)
- “decorated in a vintage style” – Describe aesthetics (e.g., “Her apartment is decorated in a vintage style with old posters.”)
- “get to the spot” – Urge readiness (e.g., “The client is here—everyone get to the spot!”)
- “It's my pleasure” – Respond to thanks or apologies (e.g., “Thank you for helping.” “It's my pleasure.”)
Improve Pronunciation and Rhythm with Shadowing
The dialogue’s mix of quick instructions (“Annie, please clean up the tables”) and conversational flow (“Your restaurant is cute. Would you take me around?”) makes it perfect for the shadowing technique. To practice, play short clips, pause, and repeat immediately—mimicking tone, stress, and speed. A shadowing site can help track your progress, but even repeating the video aloud works. Focus on reducing pauses in phrases like “We had just opened this for almost a year” and stressing key words in “I was waiting for you for the whole morning.” This “shadow speech” trains your mouth to move like a native, making your speech sound more natural.
For extra practice, use the dialogue as a script for role-plays. Pair with a partner or record yourself—you’ll notice faster recall and smoother delivery, key for mastering English speaking practice. Remember: consistent shadowing builds confidence, and this video is a great tool to start.
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 | were decorated · are closed · was alleged |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | your best · the best |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will come · will be · will do |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is happening · are working · are cleaning |
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.