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English Easy Practice Do you want to learn English vocabulary faster?
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And boost your speaking skills quickly?
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We can speak English.
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Then, welcome to our new video to improve your English skills.
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In this video, we'll dive into a fun and interactive learning experience designed to improve your English speaking skills.
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Speak English.
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Now, are you ready to train your brain to speak English fluently?
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Let's get started.
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In the first part, you'll listen to a conversation between native English speakers.
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Try to focus on the meaning of the conversation when you listen to it.
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This will help you understand real -life conversations better.
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Get in over my head.
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You look tired, Mark.
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Are you okay?
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Honestly, not really.
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I have too much on my plate right now.
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Oh no, what's going on?
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My boss asked me to lead a new project.
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I also have my regular work and I'm taking an evening class.
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That sounds like a lot.
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It is.
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I said yes to the project, but now I feel like I'm getting in over my head.
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Have you told your boss how you feel?
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Not yet.
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I don't want him to think I can't do my job.
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I understand.
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But it's better to talk to him now.
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He can give you more time or some help.
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You're right.
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I'll talk to him tomorrow morning.
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Good idea.
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And don't forget to take a break.
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Do you want to get some coffee?
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Yes, please.
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That sounds perfect.
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thanks anna now let's explore some new words together in our vocabulary section vocabulary
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have too much on my plate to have too many things to do or too many problems to deal with Examples.
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I have too much on my plate this week.
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She has too much on her plate at work.
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But I just have too much on my plate right now.
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Claire, I have too much on my plate right now.
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Thank you.
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I have so much on my plate at work.
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I have so much on my plate, I really can't.
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I said someday, honey, not today.
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I have too much on my plate right now.
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I think right now there's too much on your plate.
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Jenna, I understand what it's like having too much on your plate.
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I've got too much on my plate already.
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No good, Doc.
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I got too much on my plate now.
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We already have too much on our plate.
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We're not...
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Lead.
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To be the main person in charge of a group, project, or activity.
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Examples.
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Tom leads a small team at work.
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My boss asked me to lead the meeting.
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Get in over one's head To have a problem or task that is too difficult to handle
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I took on too much work and got in over my head
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He got in over his head with the new project In over your head!
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Maybe you're in over your head I think I'm in over
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my head I'm in over my head I think I'm in over my head Is he in over his head?
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Or was she getting in over her head?
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We shouldn't get in over our heads.
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They already think I'm in over my head.
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You're in over your head on this one, Lois.
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Listen and repeat.
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Now it's time for the listen and repeat practice.
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You will hear each sentence two times.
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The first time, we will speak slowly.
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The second time, we will speak at normal speed.
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After you hear the sentence, repeat it out loud.
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Try to copy our pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.
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Speak clearly and with confidence.
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Don't worry about being perfect, just speak.
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The more you repeat, the more natural your English will sound.
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Ready?
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Let's practice together.
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You look tired, Mark.
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Are you okay?
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You look tired, Mark.
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Are you okay?
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Honestly, not really.
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I have too much on my plate right now.
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Honestly, not really.
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I have too much on my plate right now.
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Oh no, what's going on?
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My boss asked me to lead a new project.
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I also have my regular work and I'm taking an evening class.
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I also have my regular work and I'm taking an evening class.
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That sounds like a lot.
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That sounds like a lot.
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It is.
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I said yes to the project, but now I feel like I'm getting in over my head.
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It is.
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I said yes to the project, but now I feel like I'm getting in over my head.
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Have you told your boss how you feel?
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Have you told your boss how you feel?
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Not yet.
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I don't want him to think I can't do my job.
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Not yet.
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I don't want him to think I can't do my job.
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I understand, but it's better to talk to him now.
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I understand, but it's better to talk to him now.
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He can give you more time or some help.
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He can give you more time or some help.
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You're right.
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I'll talk to him tomorrow morning.
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You're right.
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I'll talk to him tomorrow morning.
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Good idea and don't forget to take a break.
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Good idea and don't forget to take a break.
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Do you want to get some coffee?
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Do you want to get some coffee?
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Yes, please.
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That sounds perfect.
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Thanks, Anna.
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Yes, please.
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That sounds perfect.
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Thanks, Anna.
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Time for some interactive practice.
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Listen carefully to the questions I ask about the conversation.
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Try to answer them out loud before I reveal the correct answers.
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This will boost your speaking and listening skills.
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Repeat this exercise every day until you can say the answers quickly and confidently.
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Answer the questions out loud.
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You look tired, Mark.
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Are you okay?
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Did Anna think Mark looked tired?
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Yes, she did.
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She thought Mark looked tired.
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Honestly, not really.
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I have too much on my plate right now.
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Why did Mark feel tired?
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Because he had too much work.
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He had too much on his plate.
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Oh, no. What's going on?
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My boss asked me to lead a new project.
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I also have my regular work and I'm taking an evening class.
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What did Mark's boss ask him to do?
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Lead a new project.
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His boss asked him to lead a new project.
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Did Mark also have his regular work?
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Yes, he did.
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He also had his regular work.
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What class was Mark taking?
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An evening class.
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He was taking an evening class.
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that sounds like a lot it is i said yes to the project
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but now i feel like i'm getting in over my head did mark say yes to the new project
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yes he did he said yes to the new project Why did Mark feel like he was getting in over his head?
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Because he had too much to do.
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He had a new project, regular work, and an evening class.
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Have you told your boss how you feel?
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Not yet.
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I don't want him to think I can't do my job.
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Did Mark tell his boss how he felt?
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No, he didn't.
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He didn't tell his boss how he felt.
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Why didn't Mark talk to his boss?
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Because he didn't want his boss to think he couldn't do his job.
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i understand but it's better to talk to him now he can give you more time or some help
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what did anna tell mark to do talk to his boss she told him to talk to his boss
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Could Mark's boss give him more time or help?
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Yes, he could.
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He could give Mark more time or some help.
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You're right.
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I'll talk to him tomorrow morning.
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When did Mark plan to talk to his boss?
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Tomorrow morning.
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He planned to talk to his boss tomorrow morning.
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Good idea.
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And don't forget to take a break.
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Do you want to get some coffee?
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Yes, please.
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That sounds perfect.
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Thanks, Anna.
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What did Anna offer Mark at the end?
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Some coffee.
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She asked Mark if he wanted some coffee.
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Do you want to improve your English speaking skills even more?
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Check out our new shadowing course.
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It's full of interactive MP3 and PDF lessons to help you speak with confidence.
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Lastly, we have the shadowing practice.
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Read your lines out loud after the speakers as they talk in the conversation.
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Focus on the rhythm and intonation of the English expressions and sentences.
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This exercise will sharpen your pronunciation and overall speaking abilities.
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Let's begin.
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You look tired, Mark.
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Are you okay?
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Oh no, what's going on?
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That sounds like a lot.
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Have you told your boss how you feel?
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I understand.
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But it's better to talk to him now.
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He can give you more time or some help.
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Good idea.
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And don't forget to take a break.
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Do you want to get some coffee?
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Honestly, not really.
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I have too much on my plate right now.
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my boss asked me to lead a new project I also have my regular work
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and I'm taking an evening class it is I said yes to the project
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but now I feel like I'm getting in over my head
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not yet i don't want him to think i can't do my job
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you're right i'll talk to him tomorrow morning
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yes please that sounds perfect thanks Anna great job on completing the English speaking practice
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keep watching this video every day for one week and repeat the exercises to see significant improvements in your English skills
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Don't forget to like and subscribe for more helpful content.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Daily English Conversation Classes”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: boss, plate, mark, project, English. This video has 211 sentences and 1587 words to shadow. The speech runs for 18:10. The speaker talks slowly, about 87 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 90% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 37 of its 211 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 |
|---|---|---|
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| interactive adjective | /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ | Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or… |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| boost verb | /buːst/ | To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. |
| rhythm noun | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| reveal verb | /ɹɪˈviːl/ | To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden. |
| honey noun | /ˈhʌni/ | A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| dive verb | /daɪv/ | To swim under water. |
| someday adverb | Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| line out verb | To appear in a lineout. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Have you told your boss how you feel?
- I'll talk to him tomorrow morning.
- Do you want to get some coffee?
- I've got too much on my plate already.
- We shouldn't get in over our heads.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you told |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was she getting · was taking · was getting |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm taking · I'm getting |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll dive · you'll listen · will help |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 54 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/
- Long words — get the stress right: interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/
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 skill, interactive, vocabulary.
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.