Shadowing Practice: English Conversation at Home - Learn English Speaking with Video

Safety at Home Hey, buddy.

Can we talk for a minute?

Sure, Dad.

What is it?

Well, you're getting bigger, and there are some important rules we need to go over.

Rules?

Like no jumping on the couch?

Well, yes, that's a good one.

But these are even more important.

First, see those little holes in the wall?

The electrical outlets?

Yeah, they look like tiny faces.

They do.

But they're not for playing.

You must never, ever poke anything into them.

Not your fingers, not toys, nothing.

It can give you a nasty shock, and that's very dangerous.

Understand?

Not poke the tiny faces.

Got it.

Great.

Next, in the kitchen.

When Mom or I are cooking, especially when the stove is on, You need to stay a safe distance away

The stove gets super hot And the pots can be full of hot food No touching, no playing near it, okay?

Even if I want to see what's for dinner?

Even then And speaking of the kitchen See those sharp knives over there?

They are only for grown -ups You don't touch them, ever Okay, Dad.

I won't touch them.

Lastly, if someone knocks on the door and it's not Mom or me, you never open it.

You come tell us immediately.

Got it?

Never open the door to strangers.

And no poking faces, stay away from the hot stove, and no big knives.

That's a lot of rules, Dad.

They are, but they're all to keep my favorite superhero safe.

Dishwasher problems.

Uh, Mark, can you smell that?

Smell what, honey?

The dishwasher.

It smells a bit.. off.

And I think the dishes aren't getting as clean as they should be.

The water isn't draining properly after the cycle, either.

Oh, really?

That's not good.

It's been like this for a few days now.

Hmm.

I bet I know what it is.

It's probably the filter.

The filter?

Yep.

If it gets too clogged, it can cause smells and poor drainage.

I've been meaning to check it.

Well, it definitely needs checking now.

All right.

Let me take a look right now.

It's a quick job, usually.

Ah, there it is.

Oh, wow.

That is disgusting.

No wonder it smelled.

Told you.

See all this food?

It gets stuck here.

There.

All clean.

That should fix the smell and the drainage problem.

I'll run a quick empty cycle with some dishwasher cleaner to really freshen it up.

You're a lifesaver, Mark.

Thanks for taking care of that so quickly.

No problem, love.

Happy to help.

A delicious breakfast.

Mom, I'm hungry.

How about we make something yummy together?

What are we making?

Breakfast egg muffins with veggies bacon

and cheese it's like a mini onlet in a cup yay can i help of course

first let's get our ingredients we need eggs some colorful peppers spinach bacon and yummy cheese

can you get the muffin tin from the cupboard the one with 12 holes here it is Good job!

Now let's crack the eggs.

We need eight of them.

Great!

Now we whisk them.

Perfect!

Next, we need to add some shredded cheese.

Can you sprinkle a little into the egg mixture?

Sure, Mom.

Excellent!

Now, pour a little bit of the egg mix into each muffin cup.

Now we add a few pieces of bacon, some pepper, and spinach to each one.

Last, a tiny sprinkle of cheese on top.

Wonderful!

Now into the oven they go.

We bake them until they are fluffy and golden.

How long? About 15 minutes.

While we wait, let's clean up our mess.

They're ready!

Look how beautiful they are and how good they smell!

they look very good you made a delicious breakfast chef lily

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can you go tell your dad and tom that it's time to eat okay mom

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room space improvement What's wrong, honey?

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Our bedroom is getting really crowded, isn't it?

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Hmm, you're right.

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It's hard to move sometimes.

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We barely have room to breathe.

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Exactly.

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Especially this table and the chairs.

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Why are they even here?

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Good point.

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We could definitely move them out.

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It would free up so much floor space.

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and those suitcases by the wardrobe.

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They don't need to sit here permanently.

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Agreed.

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We can store those in the attic.

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What about the armchair and the bookshelf?

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They make the corner feel cramped.

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I think we should move them in the office.

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They would look much better there.

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So, the table and chairs, the suitcases, the armchair, and the bookshelf.

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That's a good start.

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It would open up the room so much.

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Yes, it would be amazing.

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And we can place the desk against the right wall.

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It would be a good option for saving space.

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Good idea!

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I can already feel the extra space.

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Let's get started.

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Wow, look at that.

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Is this the same bedroom?

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We've done a terrific job.

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A coffee stain.

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Ugh, I can't believe this.

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What's wrong, honey?

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You look upset.

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It's this shirt.

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My favorite white shirt.

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I spilled coffee on it.

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Oh, dear.

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A coffee stain?

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That's always tricky.

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Exactly.

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I tried to clean it right away.

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I used cold water and rubbed it, but it's still there.

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Look.

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Hmm, yes, I see it.

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It's a bit stubborn.

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Do you know how to remove coffee stains from white clothes?

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Don't worry.

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I can fix this.

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It's not as hard as you think.

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Really?

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It's quite simple.

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I'll mix a little bit of liquid dish soap with white vinegar and some cold water.

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Dish soap? For clothes?

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Yes, it works wonders on food stains.

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I'll apply that mixture directly to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes.

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Then I'll just wash it normally.

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Wow, I never would have thought of that.

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I just used plain water.

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Thank you, Sarah.

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You're a lifesaver.

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Sounds like you have a cold.

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Good morning, sweetie.

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How are you feeling today?

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Not very good, Mom.

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My nose is runny and my throat hurts a little.

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Oh, my poor little one.

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Sounds like you have a cold.

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Yeah.

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Don't worry.

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We'll get you feeling better.

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I'm going to make you a tea.

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I'll be right back.

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Here is your tea.

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It has honey and lemon.

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It's good for your throat.

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Thank you, Mom.

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It smells nice.

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Drink it slowly.

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It will warm you up.

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I also brought you a vitamin C tablet and a small zinc lozenge.

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They help your body fight off the cold.

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That sounds good.

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Swallow the vitamin C with a sip of tea.

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you can chew the zinc one it tastes a little like berries okay the berry one is good see not

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so bad now drink your tea

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and then I want you to rest we can watch your

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favorite movie later really yes really lots of rest is the

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best medicine i'll also bring some soup later thank you mom can you stay with me for a little while

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of course sweetie i'll stay right here just rest and relax okay mom i love you i love you too daniel

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an act of kindness Hey, kids.

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I need your help with something important.

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What is it, Mom?

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Can't it wait?

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I'm watching a nice TV show.

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Yeah, Mom.

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What's up?

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I understand, but this is really important.

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Remember Mrs. Miller, our neighbor?

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She's been sick lately, and I've picked up some groceries for her.

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I'd love for you both to come with me to deliver them.

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Ugh, do we have to?

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Can't you just drop them off?

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It's really important to help people in need.

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Especially those who have always been kind to us.

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Mrs. Miller used to bake cookies for you, remember?

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I loved her cookies!

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Yeah, she's always been nice and friendly.

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I think it would mean a lot to her.

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She's been feeling lonely and a friendly face can brighten her day Plus, I baked her a cake to cheer her up Fine,

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I guess I can go Great, I knew you'd come around Let's grab the groceries and the cake

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Do you think Mrs. Miller will really like us visiting her?

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Absolutely, it's always nice to know someone cares Especially when you're feeling down Oh, Sarah.

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What a lovely surprise.

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And you brought the kids.

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Hi, Mrs. Miller.

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We brought you some groceries and a little cake I baked.

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You're too kind.

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Come in, come in.

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I hope this helps.

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I know you've been under the weather.

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Oh, dear.

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You've brought me everything I needed.

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Thank you so much. And what's this?

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A cake?

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You're spoiling me.

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Mom makes the best cakes.

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It's a chocolate cake.

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Oh, I love chocolate cakes.

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Let's cut it and share it together.

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Thank you for brightening my day.

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The Utility Bill Mix -Up Mark, can we talk for a moment?

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Sure.

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What is it, honey?

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We just got a message from the utility company.

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They say we didn't pay our electricity and water bills this month.

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But I did pay them.

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I paid everything last week.

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Really?

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That sounds strange.

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Are you sure the payment went through?

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Yes, I'm sure.

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I checked my bank account.

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The money was taken out and I even have the receipt.

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Then it must be a mistake on their side.

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Maybe their system didn't update.

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That's what I think, too.

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But the message sounded serious.

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It said they might charge a late fee.

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Don't worry.

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If you have proof, they can't charge us.

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Did you save the email confirmation?

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Yes, I saved everything.

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I have the confirmation numbers and screenshots.

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Great!

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Let's call them tomorrow morning and explain the situation.

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I hope they fix it quickly.

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I hate when they send scary messages.

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It will be fine.

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We'll show them the receipts and they'll correct the error.

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Okay, thanks for helping me stay calm. Of course.

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We'll sort it out together.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 263 sentences and 1651 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 104 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
honey noun	/ˈhʌni/	A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
stain noun	/steɪn/	A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
bake verb	/beɪk/	To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).
dish noun	/dɪʃ/	A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
bacon noun	/ˈbeɪ.kən/	Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig.
stove noun	/stoʊv/	A heater, a closed apparatus to burn fuel for the warming of a room.
groceries noun	/ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/	Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies; the commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.
poke verb	/poʊk/	To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
bedroom noun	/ˈbɛdˌɹum/	A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping.
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…
knife noun	/ˈnaɪ̯f/	A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge…
delicious adjective	/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/	Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.
throat noun	/ˈθɹoʊt/	The front part of the neck.
filter noun	/ˈfɪltɚ/	A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from…
utility noun	/juːˈtɪlɪti/	The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
clean up verb		To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
come around verb	/kʌ.məˈɹaʊnd/	To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.
fight off verb		To succeed in defeating a challenge, or an attack.
go over verb		To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
go through verb		To travel from one end of something to the other.
mix up verb		To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.
open up verb		To open.
pick up verb		To lift; to grasp and raise.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	We've done · I've picked · have always been
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	should be · should fix · should move
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	won't touch · I'll run · I'll mix
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	you're getting · are cooking · aren't getting

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 47 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “th” sounds: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, cloth /klɒθ/, breathe /bɹiːð/
The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dish /dɪʃ/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, sharp /ʃɑɹp/, shock /ʃɔk/
Long words — get the stress right: utility /juːˈtɪlɪti/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, electrical /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/, permanently /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

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 honey, stain, bake.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Grammar in this video

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?