Shadowing Practice: English Conversation 21 | Easy English for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What time is it?
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It's just after 8 :00.
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Oh, no. Don't worry. Do I look good?
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You look terrific.
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Now, tell me about this date.
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Will you have a nice little table for two?
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I think Chan is also asking two of his friends.
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The more the merrier.
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What will you eat?
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It's an Indian restaurant.
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I'll probably order a curry.
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Delicious!
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I adore Indian cooking. Do you?
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Do you recommend I try anything special?
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Why don't you try a biryani?
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What is a biryani exactly?
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It's a fabulous rice dish.
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It's a bit similar to your Spanish paella.
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That sounds good.
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Mm -hmm.
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And will you have something to drink?
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I'd like some wine tonight.
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Do you like white or red wine?
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It depends on the curry.
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Very sensible!
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Now, don't drink too much.
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No, no, I won't.
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I'll only have one or two glasses.
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I I'm nervous for the time.
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Don't be nervous about the time.
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You have loads of time.
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Let's see.
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Oh, my heavens, 8 :10.
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I'm going to be late.
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No, you're not.
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I will call the very nice minicab, and he will be here in no time.
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Hello?
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Yes.
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Good evening.
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Yes, this is Agatha Johnson here.
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Fine, thank you.
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How are you?
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Glad to hear it.
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Yes.
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Can you send one of your best drivers?
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That's right, Chessworth Gardens number 7.
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Ask him to ring the bell.
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How long will it be?
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Okay, thanks!
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Good evening!
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How long will it be?
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She says the cab will be here in five minutes.
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Okay.
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You look like a model.
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Thanks.
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How much do you think the cap fair will be?
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Probably around ten quid.
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Quid?
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Pounds.
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Do you have enough money with you?
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Yes, thanks.
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Good.
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Oh, there he is now!
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Okay!
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Bye!
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See you!
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Night -night!
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Have a good time!
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Thank you.
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you Harold!
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Oh, I miss you. At last!
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You had a long sleep?
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Yes.
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What's the time?
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It's almost twelve -thirty.
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It is so nice to sleep.
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Yes.
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And what about last night?
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Tell me everything.
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There were four of us.
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Chan, his friend Jerry, and Jerry's girlfriend, Kate.
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Oh!
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Is Kate nice?
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Yes, she's very nice, very funny.
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She's at nursing school.
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Oh, how old is she?
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She is 20.
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And what about your dinner?
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I like Indian food.
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It is very...
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How do you say this?
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Like, yes.
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Spicy.
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Yes.
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Indian food can be hot and spicy.
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We had some white wine from Kent, white wine with gas, Sparkling wine.
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Yes, England does have some very good sparkling wines.
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Jerry and Kate only speak English.
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That's good practice for you.
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Yes, but it's very difficult and very tiring.
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Well, you see we have coffee.
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Huh?
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I need to ask your opinion about something.
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Yes!
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Thank you.
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Harold says I should get a job too.
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You want a job?
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Well, it gets lonely here during the day.
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Victor and you are both at school.
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You have a fun job at the video store.
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Oh, you want to work at the video store too?
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No. I want to work as a sales person, selling accessories and clothes.
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Oh, you're good at that.
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You think so?
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Yes.
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Will you work in a boutique?
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No, I'd like to work in a big store, a department store.
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Oh.
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See, I'm a good shopper.
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I think I'll be a good seller too.
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You will be excellent.
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Help me practice my sales pitch before you leave for work and before Victor gets home.
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What time does Victor get home?
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He should be back around six.
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Hmm, okay.
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This is the company I'm going to apply to.
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Churchills.
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They sell very nice women's clothing.
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And I should get a big discount myself.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Can I help you, madam?
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- Umm, no thanks, I'm just looking.
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Why don't you try on this dress?
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It suits you.
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It is a pretty dress but it's too big.
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Oh, madam.
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We have it in smaller sizes.
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Do you have it in another color?
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It comes in blue.
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green and pink.
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How much is it?
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Madam, it's on sale!
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It's only 42 pounds.
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Hmm, OK, I'll take it.
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Very good choice, madam.
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See?
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You're a natural salesperson.
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I'm going to apply at Churchill's tomorrow.
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Oh, okay.
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Don't say anything to Victor.
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No, I won't.
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I want to surprise him.
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Okay.
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Hello.
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Hello.
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How are your classes?
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Good, thank you.
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How is your art school?
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No, it's OK.
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I had a test today.
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A test?
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A test in art history.
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That's interesting.
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What about me?
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What about my day?
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Oh, Aggie dear, how was your day?
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Betty take you shopping?
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No, actually, no shopping.
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No shopping.
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What on earth happened?
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I got a job! Where? When?
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Doing what?
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How? When do you start?
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I start the day after tomorrow.
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I'm working 10 till 5, Monday to Friday.
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Congratulations.
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Mr. James is my supervisor.
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Very nice man.
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A real gentleman.
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Where are you working?
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Church Hills, off St. James Park.
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I'm a sales assistant in the ladies department.
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Well, that's handy.
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You can take the circle line.
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Does Harold know?
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It was his idea.
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Is this a permanent job?
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I'm working over the Christmas period.
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They need more staff.
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Mr. James says, "Perhaps I can stay on after the holidays." Good.
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Oh, what are your plans for the holidays, Elena?
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Will you spend Christmas with us?
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Yes, please, Elena?
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I'd love to, but my class is finished on the 21st. Well, I have Christmas Day and Boxing Day off.
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I'll cook a turkey.
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Daddy is very kind, but my return ticket is for the 23rd.
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Thank you.
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It just seems so soon.
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Oh dear.
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- Thank you.
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Perhaps the weather will be bad.
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London is famous for its fog.
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Maybe your flight home will be delayed or canceled.
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They could close the airport.
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You simply can't go.
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Agatha, Alain is here for eight weeks.
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I'm not going yet.
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Well, we'll see.
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Victor, what about your classes?
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We finish up this year on December 21st after my final exams.
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What day of the week is New Year's Eve?
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It's Monday this year.
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Oh, it's so sad!
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Everything ends.
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Let's take a photo of Elena.
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Mm -hmm.
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Oh, Elena and Victor, together!
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Oh, Agatha.
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Smile!
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Please, no!
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Smile!
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Ah, there.
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Can I take a photo of you, Agatha?
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Oh dear, no. Oh, please.
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Okay.
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Thank you.
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What are your plans for today, Elena?
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I only have two classes before lunch.
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Then I'm free all afternoon.
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Oh, you are lucky.
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Don't you like your job?
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Like it?
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I adore it!
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Mr. James says I'm his best sales assistant.
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And what will you do with your afternoon?
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There's a fantastic Kubrick festival on.
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2001 A Space Odyssey is playing at the Odeon Multiplex.
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Where is the Odeon?
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It's on Tottenham Court Road.
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That's a brilliant film.
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I adore Roddy McDowell.
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You mean Malcolm McDowell.
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And he's not in 2001.
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The star is Keir Dulley.
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Exactly!
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He's such a doll.
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What kind of movie is it?
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It's science fiction.
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You must see it.
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Do you know what time the shows are?
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No, but we can look in the paper.
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There are shows at 1 :35, 3 :45. and 555.
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Is it a long film?
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It runs, uh, 160 minutes.
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Yes, nearly three hours.
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What time do you finish class?
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At 12 :30.
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Well, you could make the show at 1 :35.
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Yes, but I need to go to the bank today, too.
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I have my first paycheck.
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Ah, you need to cash your cheque.
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Yes.
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I want to send some money home too.
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It's my little brother's birthday next week.
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Well, you should be able to make the banks before they close at 5.
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Just go to the nearest bank to the cinema.
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Okay.
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And don't forget to bring your passport.
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You'll need it for identification.
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you'll need to fill in a money transfer.
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Are you taking Elena to the movies?
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No, Agatha, I'm studying for my final exam.
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Enjoy yourself.
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Thank you, I will.
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Yes, enjoy your movie.
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I'm also going to send some money home.
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I got my first paycheck yesterday.
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Oh, wonderful!
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What's the exchange rate for pounds to...
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Pesos?
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Spain has euro currency.
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Of course you do.
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That's silly of me.
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Yes.
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Have a good day.
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Thanks.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Oh, - Thank you.
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Yes!
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Mr. Charles?
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This is Elena Fuentes.
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Yes, the teacup. Is it ready?
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Okay.
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I'll pick it up in the afternoon.
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Thanks!
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Bye.
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Bye -bye.
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I'm going to put it in the middle of the pot.
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Thank you.
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Okay.
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Elena!
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Help!
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There is a big problem.
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What's wrong? That teacup.
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Yes. But...
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horrible, ugly tea set.
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But I, uh...
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Betty gave it to me as a birthday present.
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- I'm sorry.
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I hate that tea set.
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You do?
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I had hoped it was disappearing.
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Yesterday, one of the cups was missing.
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Yes.
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And now, today, the teacup is back!
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Elena, sweetie, are you okay?
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Oh, the bathroom!
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What about the bathroom?
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There's a lot of water on the floor!
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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Are you alright?
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I have a headache and stomachache.
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Oh, you poor girl.
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Maybe you have the flu.
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Victor!
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What did you ask Elena? Did she say no?
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Stop it, Aggie.
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Elena isn't well.
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What's wrong?
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Oh, my poor darling, you feel hot.
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She has a slight temperature.
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And she says she has stomach aches too.
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She needs to lie down.
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Huh?
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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- Thank you.
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Okay.
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- Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Maybe I'll go to the chemist's and get something for her headache.
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Yes, good idea.
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And when you get back, you can fix the bathroom?
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- Yeah.
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What's the matter with the bathroom?
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There's a leak under the sink.
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A big leak.
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Oh, no. I turned off the water.
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Okay, I'll be back soon.
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Thank you.
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I'll make some tea.
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Agatha?
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Yes?
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Betty's ugly teacup is back.
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I know.
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It's strange, isn't it?
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Victor and Elena
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- Thanks.
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Victor and Lala.
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Thank you.
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Malika Amira for Linka Me, tchau.
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Thank you.
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Katiuszka?
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How are you feeling today?
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Oh, much better, thank you.
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I'm so glad.
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Um.
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Who are these girls?
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Which girls, Elena?
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The girls in the book.
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Oh, them.
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Girls we know.
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She's a good friend of mine.
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Her name is Lala.
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- Lala.
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- Yes.
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You didn't hear about Lala?
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She's Turkish.
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No, I don't think so.
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Lala stayed with us last year for a couple of months.
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And where is Lala now?
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Lala's back in Turkey.
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She has a nice little flat in the center of Ankara.
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Oh, and she's Malika.
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She's Swedish.
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Oh, and what does Malika do?
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Malika is an airline hostess now.
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Lovely girl.
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She has gorgeous blonde hair and the bluest eyes.
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- Thank you.
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Aww.
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The bathroom sink is okay for now, but we really should call the plumber.
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Thank you.
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Oh.
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that's Agatha's Almost album.
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Sorry?
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Agatha invites foreign students to stay here and then tries to marry them off to me.
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It's her biggest project.
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Right, Maggie?
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Well, it would be nice.
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Don't worry, Elena.
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I promise you they're all still living. Of course.
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Of course they are.
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Good morning.
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Morning!
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Morning!
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So, is it okay to visit you at work?
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That would be lovely!
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I can show you the new scarf collection.
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Oh, are there any left?
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You didn't buy them all?
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Oh, don't be silly.
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I only have three or four.
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Is Churchill's a very big store?
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Yes, it's huge.
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It's one of the oldest in London.
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It's got five floors.
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And anyway, I'd be crazy not to use my staff discount.
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Of course, you would.
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Do you have a break in the afternoon?
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I have a tea break at three.
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Why don't you come a half hour before?
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Two thirty?
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Yes, and I can show you around my department.
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Where is the ladies' department?
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On the fourth floor.
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Just take the lift and walk through children's wear.
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Okay, can I buy you a cup of tea?
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Oh, yes!
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Let's go to Churchill's Tea Room in the basement.
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We have the yummiest cream cakes.
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Mmm.
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What else do they sell in Churchill's?
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Okay.
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perfume Jewelry Menswear.
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We've got household goods and electronical appliances,
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books and toys, There's a large furniture selection on the top floor, and we also carry electronic equipment.
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Well, ladies, have a nice stay.
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Thanks, you too.
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Wait, is today Tuesday?
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Yes, it is.
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Oh dear, I have to be at work early today.
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Mr. James asked me to help out in the children's shoe department.
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Good.
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I need to buy some children's shoes. Who for?
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My niece, Mercedes.
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How old is she?
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She's twelve.
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Uh -huh.
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And what size shoe does she take?
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She's a Spanish 36.
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I think that's a 3 here.
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Okay.
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Oh, that will be fun to choose shoes for her.
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What colors does Maria like?
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Mercedes wears a lot of pink.
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Pink, oh she's still a little girl.
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Agatha, you need to be at work early today, don't you?
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Oh yes, I must go.
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Bye, I'll see you later.
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Subscribe and subscription.
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Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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Sorry.
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Remember to subscribe to our channel.
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ah I think we should get an annual subscription to the Times.
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machine and mechanic.
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I'm gonna buy a washing machine next month.
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My girlfriend's father is a car mechanic.
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social and society Facebook is the most popular social network in my country.
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I believe that everyone wants to live in an equal society.
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geography and geographical.
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Geography is my favorite subject.
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His geographical knowledge is really good.
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Knowledge, remember, G E J knowledge.
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Last one diary and dairy.
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She has been keeping a diary since she was 16 and if you want to lose weight you should eat less dairy. Should.
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Number one, you should to the bed early.
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Thank you.
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Should is a modern verb.
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So after that we should use Go or go away.
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Of course, Daddy's Go!
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the base form of the verb that means an infinitive without to So you should go to bed early,
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go to bed early that means to go to sleep early, okay?
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You should go to bed early.
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I think going to bed early is good for your health so you should go to bed early.
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Number two I think think we should Take taking or take him to the hospital.
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Now after should So what is correct? taking or take Of course that is Take, okay?
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Remember base form of the verb infinitive without to Should and then take I think We should take him to the hospital.
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Her dad should stop scolding her.
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If you scold, if you scold a person that means you speak
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Angrily to that person because that person has done something wrong shouldn't Now,
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shouldn't is actually should not, but the native speakers don't usually use,
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should not, they use shouldn't instead, shouldn't.
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And after shooting is the infinitive without to.
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that means the base form of the verb.
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You can say "should" and then the verb
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or shouldn't or should not and then the verb based on the verb We shouldn't go right now.
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It's raining.
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You shouldn't be late for the interview.
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Your daughter shouldn't Eat too much fast food.
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now for should, we can use should to ask a question Number one, should I?
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If you Begin.
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the question "which should I" that means you are asking somebody like I
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Is that a good idea for me to do so? Should I?
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quit or quit my job Thank you.
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Here.
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Yes.
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So, Now we use quit or quits, of course, should I quit my job?
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That means do you think that is a good idea?
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to quit my job Should I quit my job?
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Where should we go to buy the coffee table?
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What should I do now?
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How do you go to work?
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I usually go to work by bus.
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Do you usually travel by train?
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Yes, I do.
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Yes, I do.
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Oh, yes, I do.
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I love traveling by train.
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No, I don't.
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I usually travel by taxi.
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"Can I take the subway to the airport from here?" "I think you can't"
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or "I think you can't" because there's no subway station around here.
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"Yes, of course, go straight for five minutes, you'll see a subway station on your left." Thank you.
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Do you prefer traveling by plane or by train?
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I prefer traveling by plane.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “English Conversation 21”. This video has 533 sentences and 2747 words to shadow. The speech runs for 24:31. The speaker talks at a steady 112 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 124 of its 533 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 |
|---|---|---|
| verb noun | /vɝb/ | A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| madam noun | /ˈmædəm/ | A polite form of address for a woman or lady. |
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| subway noun | /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ | An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| adore verb | /əˈdoɹ/ | To worship. |
| ugly adjective | /ˈʌɡli/ | Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing. |
| silly adjective | /ˈsɪl.i/ | Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance. |
| thirty noun | /ˈθɝti/ | A commercial lasting 30 seconds. |
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| twelve noun | /twɛlv/ | A group of twelve items. |
| sink verb | /ˈsɪŋk/ | To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance. |
| dairy noun | /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ | (also dairy products or dairy produce) Products produced from milk. |
| diary noun | /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ | A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| finish up verb | To complete the last details of a task. |
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. |
| go away verb | To depart or leave a place. |
| lie down verb | To assume a horizontal position. |
| turn off verb | To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.). |
| walk through verb | To explain (something) to (someone), step by step. |
| work over verb | To improve a prototype, or first draft. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Why don't you try a biryani?
- Why don't you try on this dress?
- Don't you like your job?
- You didn't buy them all?
- Why don't you come a half hour before?
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 | is finished · will be delayed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should get · should be · should call |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the nearest · the bluest · the oldest |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was disappearing · was missing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 74 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thirty /ˈθɝti/, clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/, wash /wɑʃ/, fiction /ˈfɪkʃən/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/
- Long words — get the stress right: geography /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, identification /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/
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 verb, shoe, madam.
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.