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Proactive English Practice
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No, I work.
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What do you do?
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I'm a designer.
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Do you like your job?
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Yes, I do. Are you new here?
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Yes, I just moved.
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How long have you been here?
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two weeks.
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Is this your first time in this city?
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Yes, it is.
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Do you live nearby?
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Yes, I live around the corner.
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Do you live alone?
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No, with my sister.
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Do you have any siblings?
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Yes, a brother and a sister.
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Are your parents here too?
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No, they live in another city.
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Can I ask your phone number?
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Sure, it's 555-1287.
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Can I call you later?
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Yes, in the evening is fine. Do you use email?
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Yes, I do.
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It's Anna at email dot com.
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What's your full name?
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Anna Williams.
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What's your address?
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25 Rose Street. Are you married?
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No, I'm single.
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Do you have a boyfriend?
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Yes, I do.
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How long have you been together? For one year.
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What's his name?
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His name is Tom. Is he from here?
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No, he's from Boston.
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What's your birthday? May 7th. When were you born? In 1995.
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Do you have a driving license?
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Yes, I do.
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Do you have a car?
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No, I don't.
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Do you take the bus to work?
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No, I walk. Do you like walking?
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Yes, I enjoy it.
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Do you use a bike?
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Sometimes when it's sunny.
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Do you work from home?
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Yes, two days a week.
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Do you like working at home?
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Yes, it's more quiet.
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What time do you start work? At 9 a.m.
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What time do you finish?
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Around 5 p.m.
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Do you work every day?
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No, not on weekends.
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Do you like your schedule?
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Yes, it's perfect. Do you have children?
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No, not yet. Do you want children?
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Maybe in the future.
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How many people are in your family?
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Four.
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My parents, my brother and me.
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What does your father do?
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He's a doctor. Is your mother working?
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No, she stays at home.
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Do you see your parents often?
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Yes, once a week. Are your parents retired?
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No, they still work.
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Are you close to your family?
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Very close.
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Do you have many friends here?
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Not yet, just a few.
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Do you go out with your friends often?
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Usually on Saturdays.
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Do you live in a house or a flat?
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I live in a flat.
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How many rooms are there?
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Four. Do you live alone?
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No, with my roommate. Is your flat big?
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Not really.
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Do you like your home?
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Yes, it's cozy.
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Do you have a garden?
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No, just a balcony.
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Do you cook at home?
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Yes, almost every day. Do you enjoy cooking?
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Yes, I love it.
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What do you usually cook?
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Pasta or rice dishes.
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Do you order food sometimes?
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Yes, on lazy days. Are you hungry?
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Yes, a little.
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What, do you want to eat?
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Maybe a sandwich.
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Do you like fast food?
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Sometimes, not always.
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What's your favorite food?
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Pizza. Do you like coffee?
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Yes, I drink it every morning. Do you take sugar?
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No, just milk.
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Would you like some tea?
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Yes, thank you.
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Do you eat breakfast every day?
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Yes, I never skip it.
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Do you eat out often?
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Not much, maybe once a week.
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Do you like trying new food?
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Yes, it's exciting Do you like spicy food?
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A little, not too much What do you drink at lunch?
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Usually water Do you drink alcohol?
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Only on special occasions.
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What time do you have dinner?
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Around 7 p.m. Do you like sweets?
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Yes, especially chocolate.
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What's your favorite dessert?
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Cheesecake. Can you cook well?
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Yes, I think so. Do you like fruit?
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Yes, apples and bananas.
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Do you go to restaurants?
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Yes, with friends.
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Do you prefer home food or restaurant food?
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Home food What time do you wake up? At 7 a.m.
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Do you make your bed in the morning?
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Yes, always.
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Do you eat breakfast before work?
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Yes, I do.
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What do you eat for breakfast?
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Toast and eggs.
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Do you take a shower in the morning?
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Yes, it helps me wake up.
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What do you wear to work?
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Usually jeans and a shirt.
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What time do you leave the house? At 8.30.
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Do you walk or take transport?
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I take the subway. Is it crowded?
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Yes, very busy, in the morning.
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Do you arrive on time?
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Yes, I'm usually early.
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What do you do first at work?
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I check emails.
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Do you work at a desk?
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Yes, all day.
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Do you have lunch at work?
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Yes, in the kitchen area.
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What time is lunch? At 1 p.m.
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What do you usually eat?
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A salad or sandwich.
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Do you take coffee breaks?
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Yes, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
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What time do you finish work?
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Around 5 p.m.
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Do you go straight home?
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Most days, yes.
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Do you watch TV in the evening?
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Yes, just one show.
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What time do you go to bed?
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Around 10.30.
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What do you do after work?
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I read or cook. Do you like reading?
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Very much.
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What kind of books do you like?
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Novels and travel books.
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Do you listen to music?
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Yes, every day.
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What's your favorite music?
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Pop and soft rock.
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Do you play any instruments?
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No, but I want to learn guitar. Do you like movies?
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Yes, I love comedies.
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Do you go to the cinema?
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Sometimes on weekends.
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Do you draw or paint?
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I draw a little.
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Do you have a hobby?
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Yes, I bake cakes.
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Do you cook for fun or work? For fun.
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Do you meet friends often?
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Every weekend.
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What do you do together?
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Talk, eat, and laugh. Do you take photos?
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Yes, with my phone.
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Do you like walking in nature?
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Yes, very relaxing.
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Do you go to the gym?
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Not now, but I used to. Do you dance?
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Only at parties. Do you like games?
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Yes, board games and puzzles.
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Do you do yoga or sports?
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I do yoga at home. Do you learn online?
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Yes, I watch videos. Do you like shopping?
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Yes, but not too long. Where do you shop?
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In small stores and sometimes the mall.
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Do you buy clothes online?
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Yes, it's easy. Do you compare prices?
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Always.
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What do you buy often?
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Groceries and cosmetics.
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Do you go shopping alone?
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Usually, yes.
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Do you use cash or card?
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Mostly card.
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Do you have a budget?
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Yes, I try to save.
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Is it hard to save money?
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Sometimes, yes. Do you like discounts? Who doesn't?
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Do you cook at home or eat out more?
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I cook at home.
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What's your favorite store?
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The bookstore.
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Do you ever buy second-hand things?
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Yes, sometimes clothes.
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Do you buy gifts often?
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Yes, for birthdays.
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Do you plan before buying?
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I try to make a list.
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Do you like shopping malls?
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Only when they're quiet.
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What's the last thing you bought?
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A new jacket.
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Do you buy food daily or weekly?
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Weekly.
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Do you check prices before buying?
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Always.
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Do you return things sometimes?
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Yes, if they don't fit.
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What's the weather like today?
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It's sunny and warm.
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Do you like rainy days?
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Not really.
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Is it hot in summer here?
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Yes, very hot.
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What's your favorite season?
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Spring.
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Why do you like spring?
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Flowers bloom and it's not too hot.
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Is it cold in winter?
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Yes, we get snow.
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Do you wear warm clothes?
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Yes, a coat and scarf.
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Do you check the weather forecast?
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Every morning. Is it windy today?
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A little, but not bad.
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What do you do on cold days?
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Stay inside with tea. Do you like snow?
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Yes, it's beautiful.
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Do you walk in the rain?
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Only with an umbrella.
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Do you use sunscreen in summer?
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Yes, always.
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Do you go outside when it's hot?
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Only in the evening.
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What's the weather like in autumn?
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Cool and windy.
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Do you like cloudy days?
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Yes, they feel calm.
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Does it rain often here?
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Not really.
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Is the sky clear now?
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Yes, not a single cloud.
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What season do you dislike?
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Winter, because it's dark.
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Do you take photos of the sky?
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Yes, when there's a sunset. Do you like traveling?
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Yes, very much. Do you travel often?
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A few times a year.
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What's your favorite city?
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Paris.
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Have you ever been to the beach?
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Yes, many times.
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Do you travel by plane?
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Yes, when I go far. Do you like flying?
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A bit scary, but fast.
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Do you get travel sick?
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No, I'm fine.
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Do you take the bus or train?
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Usually the train.
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Do you walk a lot on trips?
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Yes, I like exploring. Do you pack light?
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I try, but it's hard.
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What do you take on trips?
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Clothes, camera, snacks.
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Do you plan trips early?
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Yes, I like to prepare.
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Do you use a map or app?
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I use a travel app.
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Do you speak other languages?
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Just a little Spanish. Do you visit museums?
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Yes, I enjoy history.
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Do you take a lot of photos?
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Yes, to remember the place.
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Do you buy souvenirs?
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Sometimes small things.
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Do you like boat rides?
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Yes, if it's not too wavy.
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Do you prefer cities or nature?
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Nature.
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It's peaceful.
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Where do you want to travel next?
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Maybe Italy. Are you happy today?
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Yes, I feel good.
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Do you get stressed often?
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Only at work.
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How do you relax?
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I listen to music or walk.
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Do you use a smartphone?
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Yes, every day.
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Do you like social media?
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A little, not too much.
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Do you use your phone before bed?
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Yes, I check messages.
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Do you use a computer at work?
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Yes, all day.
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Do you watch videos online?
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Yes, especially cooking videos.
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Do you have internet at home?
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Yes, fast connection. Do you shop online?
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Sometimes for clothes.
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Do you play phone games?
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Yes, to pass the time.
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Are you afraid of robots?
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No, not really. Do you trust technology?
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Most of the time.
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Do you want to learn something new?
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Yes, a new language.
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Do you plan your future?
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A little, step by step.
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Do you want to move to another city?
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Maybe one day.
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Do you want to change your job?
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I'm thinking about it.
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Do you have dreams for the future?
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Yes, travel and learn.
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Do you talk about your goals?
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Sometimes with close friends.
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Are you hopeful about tomorrow?
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Yes, I always try to be.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 336 sentences and 1722 words to shadow. The speech runs for 24:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 69 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| mall noun | /mɔːl/ | A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| yoga noun | /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ | Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system… |
| sandwich noun | /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/ | A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| windy adjective | /ˈwɪn.di/ | Accompanied by wind. |
| guitar noun | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick). |
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| compare verb | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it… |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| designer noun | /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ | A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, dish /dɪʃ/
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 cloth, mall, relax.
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.