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- Proactive English practice. Do you speak English?
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Yes, a little. Are you a student?
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Yes, I study here.
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What do you study?
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I study English.
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Do you like it here?
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Yes, I love it.
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How long are you here? for six months. Where do you live?
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I live near the school. Do you live alone?
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No, with my friend. Are you married?
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No, I'm single. Do you have children?
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No. Not yet.
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Can I have your number?
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Yes, it's 5 5 5 1 2 3 4.
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What time is it?
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It's 9 :30 a .m.
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What day is today?
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Today is Wednesday.
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What's the date?
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It's August 27th.
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What time do you wake up?
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I wake up at 7 :00 a .m. Do you get...
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up, Early?
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Yes, every day.
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What do you do first?
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I brush my teeth. Do you have breakfast?
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Yes, at 8 a .m.
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What do you eat?
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Toast and coffee.
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What time do you leave home?
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At 8 :30 a .m.
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How do you go to school?
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I take the bus.
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What time do classes start?
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They start at 9 a .m.
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How many classes today?
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I have four classes.
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What time is lunch?
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Lunch is at 12 :30.
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Where do you eat lunch? in the cafeteria.
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What time do you go home? at 4 p .m.
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What do you do at night?
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I study and watch TV.
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What time do you sleep?
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I sleep at 11 :00 p .m. Do you sleep well?
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Yes, usually. Are you tired now?
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a little tired, Do you work? On weekends?
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No, I rest.
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Do you have a big family?
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No, it's small.
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How many people?
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Four people. Do you have brothers?
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Yes, one brother. Do you have sisters?
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No, no sisters.
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How old is your brother?
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He's 18 years old.
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What does your father do?
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He's a teacher.
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What about your mother?
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She's a nurse.
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Do you miss your family?
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Yes, very much. Do you call them?
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Yes, every week.
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Do you have friends here?
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Yes, a few friends. Are they students too?
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Yes, from different countries.
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What do you do together?
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We study and have fun.
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Do you go out together?
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Yes, on weekends. Where do you go?
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to restaurants and movies, Are they nice?
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"Yes, very nice. Are you hungry?
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Yes, very hungry.
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What do you want to eat?
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Maybe pizza. Do you like pizza?
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Yes, I love it.
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What's your favorite food?
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I like pasta. Do you cook?
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Yes, simple things. Can you cook well?
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Not really.
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I'm learning.
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What did you eat today?
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Sandwich and salad.
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Do you like spicy food?
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No, too hot for me. Are you thirsty?
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Yes, I need water. Do you drink coffee?
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Yes, every morning.
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How do you like it? with milk and sugar. Do you drink tea?
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Sometimes green tea. Do you like fruit?
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Yes, especially apples.
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What about vegetables?
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I like carrots. Do you eat meat?
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Yes, but not much. Are you vegetarian?
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No, but I eat healthy.
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Where do you buy food?
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At the supermarket, Do you eat out often?
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"No, I cook at home." What's for dinner tonight?
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I don't know yet.
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Would you like some water?
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Yes, please.
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How's the weather today?
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It's sunny and warm. Is it cold?
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No, it's nice. Is it raining?
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No, but cloudy.
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Do you need a jacket?
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No. It's warm enough.
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What's your favorite season?
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I love spring.
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Why do you like spring?
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Everything is green. Do you like summer?
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Yes, but too hot.
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What about winter?
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"It's okay.
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I like snow. Do you like rain?
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Sometimes it's peaceful.
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Do you have an umbrella?
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Yes, in my bag.
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What's the temperature? About 20 degrees. Is it windy?
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A little windy. Will it rain tomorrow?
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I don't know.
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Do you check the weather?
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Yes, on my phone.
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What should I wear?
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light clothes today.
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How do you feel?
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I feel good. Are you sick?
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No, I'm healthy.
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Do you have a headache?
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No, I'm fine. Are you tired?
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a little tired Did you sleep well?
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Yes, very well. Do you exercise?
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Yes, I walk daily.
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Do you go to the gym?
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"No, I prefer walking. Are you happy?
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Yes, very happy. Are you sad?
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No, I'm okay. Are you worried?
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"No, not really. Do you feel stressed?
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Sometimes with exams, How do you relax?
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I listen to music.
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Do you see a doctor?
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Only when sick, Do you take medicine?
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No, I don't need any. Are you feeling better?
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Yes, much better. Do you like shopping?
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Yes, sometime. Where do you shop? At the mall.
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What do you buy?
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Clothes and books.
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How much is this?
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It's $20. Is it expensive?
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a little expensive, Do you have this in blue?
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Yes, here it is.
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Can I try it on?
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Yes, fitting room is there. Does it fit?
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Yes, perfectly. Do you accept cards?
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Yes, all cards.
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Can I get a receipt?
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Yes, here you are. Is there a sale?
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Yes, 30 % off. When does it end?
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Next week, Can I return this?
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Yes, within 30 days. Where do I pay? at the cashier.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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How do you get to school?
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I take the bus.
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Where's the bus stop?
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around the corner.
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How much is the fare?
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$2 .00.
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How long does it take? About 20 minutes.
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Is the bus always on time?
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Usually, yes.
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Do you have a car?
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"No, I don't drive. Can you drive?
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"Yes, but no car here." Do you take taxis?
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Sometimes, if late, How much does it cost?
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about $15, Is there a train station?
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Yes, downtown.
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How do you get there? by subway.
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Do you walk to school?
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No. Too far.
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Is it safe to walk?
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Yes, very safe.
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Do you ride a bike?
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"No, but I want to…" Where can I rent one?
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Near the park, Where is the library?
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It's on Main Street, How do I get there?
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Go straight, then left. Is it far?
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No, five minutes. Can you show me?
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Yes, follow me.
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Where's the bathroom?
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down the hall, Where's the nearest bank?
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Next to the post office, How do I get to downtown?
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Take bus number five.
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Where's the hospital?
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On First Avenue, Is there a pharmacy near?
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Yes, across the street. Where can I eat?
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Try the cafe nearby.
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How do I get home?
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"Same way you came." Can you draw a map?
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Sure, here you go.
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Is this the right way?
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Yes, keep going. Am I lost?
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No, you're close.
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Thank you for directions.
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No problem.
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What do you do?
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I'm a student.
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What do you study?
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Business and English Is it difficult?
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Sometimes, yes.
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Do you like your classes?
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Yes, very much.
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Who's your teacher?
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Thank you.
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Mrs. Johnson. Is she nice?
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Yes, very helpful. Do you have homework?
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Yes, every day.
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How much homework? About two hours. When is your exam?
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Next Friday, Are you ready?
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I'm studying hard. Do you work?
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Yes.
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Part time. Where do you work? at a coffee shop.
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What time do you work?
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evenings and weekends. Do you like it?
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Yes, it's good experience.
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How much do you earn?
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Enough for expenses. Is your boss nice?
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Yes, very understanding.
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Do you want a new job?
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Maybe after graduation, What do you want to do?
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Work in business. When do you graduate?
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Next year. Do you have plans?
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Yes, many ideas.
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What do you do for fun?
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I read and watch movies.
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What books do you read?
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novels and magazines. Do you like movies?
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Yes, especially comedies.
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Where do you watch them?
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at home or cinema, Do you listen to music?
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"Yes, all the time.
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What kind of music?
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Pop and rock! Do you play instruments?
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"No, but I want to learn." Do you sing?
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Only in the shower, Do you dance?
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A little.
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Not well. Do you play sports?
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Yes, tennis sometimes.
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Are you good at it?
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I'm learning. Do you watch sports?
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Yes, soccer on TV.
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Do you draw or paint?
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No, I'm not artistic. Do you take photos?
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Yes, with my phone. Do you travel?
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When I have money, Where do you want to go? to many places. Do you play games?
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Sometimes on my phone, What do you do weekends?
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Relax and meet friends.
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Do you stay home much?
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Yes, I like it quiet. Are you bored often?
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"No, I always find something." Do you have a phone?
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Yes, a smartphone.
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Do you use it often?
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Yes, too much.
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What do you use it for?
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calls, texts, internet, Do you have a computer?
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Yes, a laptop. Do you use email?
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Yes for school.
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Are you on social media?
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Yes, Instagram and Facebook. Do you post photos?
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Sometimes, Do you watch videos online?
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Yes, YouTube. Do you shop online?
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Sometimes it's convenient.
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Do you play online games?
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"No, not really." Is Wi -Fi free here?
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Yes, everywhere.
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Can you help with my phone?
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What's the problem?
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It's not working.
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Try turning it off and on.
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Do you know the password?
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Ask at the front desk.
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Thanks for your help.
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No problem. Are you free tonight?
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Yes, I'm free.
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Do you want to go out?
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Sure. Where?
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How about dinner? That sounds good.
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What time?
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How about 7 :00 PM? Where should we meet?
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At the restaurant, Do you know a good place?
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Yes, I know one.
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What kind of food?
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Italian or Chinese.
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I like both.
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Let's try Italian.
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Should I make a reservation?
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Yes, good idea.
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What's your phone number?
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five five five 9876 I'll call you later.
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Okay, sounds good.
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What if it rains?
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We'll eat inside. Should I bring anything?
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No, just yourself.
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How will you get there?
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I'll take a taxi.
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Can I give you a ride? That would be great.
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I'll pick you up at 6 :30.
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Perfect!
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See you then! Are you excited?
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Yes, very excited.
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It'll be fun!
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"I think so, too." Don't be late.
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I won't.
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I promise.
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See you tonight!
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See you later!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 314 sentences and 1638 words to shadow. The speech runs for 25:04. The speaker talks slowly, about 65 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 |
|---|---|---|
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| 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. |
| downtown noun | /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ | The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| 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… |
| windy adjective | /ˈwɪn.di/ | Accompanied by wind. |
| earn verb | /ɝn/ | To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work. |
| soccer noun | /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ | Association football. |
| 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… |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| nurse noun | /nɝs/ | Anyone performing this role, regardless of training or profession. |
| tennis noun | /ˈtɛnɪs/ | A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, thirsty /ˈθɝs.ti/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, graduation /ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, cashier /kaˈʃɪə/
- Long words — get the stress right: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, graduation /ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/
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 hungry, pizza, downtown.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I wear · should we meet · Should I make |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | Will it rain · I'll call · We'll eat |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm learning · I'm studying |
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.