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English Speaking Course Hi guys,
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are you ready to improve your listening and speaking skills?
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In today's lesson, we will have two types of exercises, fill in the blanks and multiple choice.
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Now, let's jump right into the lesson, shall we?
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Part 1.
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Fill in the blank with no more than three words.
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Hello, this is Nelami Hotel.
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Adam speaking.
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What can I help you with today?
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Oh, hi.
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I'd like to make a reservation at your hotel.
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And at what time will you be arriving, ma 'am?
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Um, I think we're going to be there on May 15th.
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Sorry, ma 'am.
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I'm afraid that we're already fully booked on May 15th.
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Oh my god, you're out of rooms already?
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Today is May 9th, though.
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I'm so sorry about that, ma 'am.
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It's peak season right now.
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So there are many tourists coming here for the holiday.
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One moment, ma 'am.
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I think we have several rooms available on May 14th.
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Really?
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Oh, what a relief.
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We're going to go with a group of three, two adults and one kid.
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It would be great if we can book a double room.
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we have the standard double room
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which costs 180 dollars per night wonderful does the room have internet access of course ma 'am
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and breakfast is also included in our room rate we provide both full english breakfast and continental breakfast for customers
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perfect i'll take it yes how long will you be staying at our hotel
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i think we'll be staying there for five days and four nights
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well i need some information for the reservation could i take your name please sure my name is mia
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Nalami Hotel, how may I help you?
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Well, I'm Mia, and I already have a room reservation there.
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We just got off the plane, but we need some help with our luggage.
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Where are you right now, ma 'am?
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We're at the main gate.
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Okay, I'm sending the porter there to carry your things.
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Thank you.
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Oh, I'm wondering if there are any swimming pools here.
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Or a playground for kids, maybe.
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We have an indoor pool on the fifth floor, sir.
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It's free for guests.
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Wow, that's amazing.
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Thanks.
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room service adam speaking how may i help you hello i'm calling from room 2004
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can i have something for breakfast and have it delivered to my room Of course, sir.
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What would you like for breakfast?
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Um, I'd like a light continental breakfast with toast and two cups of black coffee.
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Okay, sir.
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And for my son, is there anything fruity there?
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Maybe some juice?
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Oh, yes.
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There's plenty of choices like apple, mango, watermelon, and on.
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That's great.
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My son's gonna have the mango juice for breakfast then.
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How long does it take to get breakfast to my room?
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Well, it doesn't take long, sir.
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Your breakfast will be ready in 15 or 20 minutes.
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Got it.
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Thank you so much, then.
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You're welcome, sir.
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That's the end of the first exercise.
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How many correct answers did you guys get?
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If there's anything difficult, don't hesitate to rewind to listen.
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Okay, now take a deep breath and move on to the next exercise.
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Part two, multiple choice.
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Look, Dad!
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Mickey Mouse is hilarious!
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You've watched this ten times already, honey.
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Cause it's funny, Dad!
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I wish I could meet him in real life!
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dad there's mickey mouse in the bathroom don't be silly son
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how can mickey mouse possibly appear in the bathroom mom it's true come and see okay okay mom's coming oh my god
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Jesus, you gave me a startle.
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It's just a cartoon character, Mia.
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Ben, there's a rat here.
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A real rat.
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In the bathroom.
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Jesus, it's so disgusting.
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Wait, what?
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Are you serious?
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How on earth can a rat be in here?
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we need to make a phone call and complain about this this is manic unbelievable
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good morning Adam speaking I'll make I'm calling from room 2004 I found a rat in the bathroom That's so gross.
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I'm terribly sorry about all that, ma 'am.
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The housekeeper will be there soon to sort this out.
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Gosh, you better handle this right away.
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Yes, ma 'am.
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We're sending someone there to help you out.
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Okay, but do it fast because I need to take a shower.
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You get it?
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I got it, ma 'am.
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Is there anything else I can help you with today, ma 'am?
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We need someone to clean up the room as well.
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I thought the cleaning lady would do her job every day.
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I haven't seen her since the first day.
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We have cleaning services every day, ma 'am.
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Maybe she did the cleaning while you were out.
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Well, then your cleaning services aren't good enough.
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You'd better work on that more.
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We'll note this to make some changes for improvement, ma 'am.
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Look, Ben, the weather today is so good.
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We should take Mike out for some fresh air.
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You're right.
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It was so foggy yesterday that he had to stay in all day.
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I guess today we can take him out for some fresh air.
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I did a little research around here.
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There's a big park and a lake near that too.
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Amazing!
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Let's go!
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Hi.
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We're about to go out and we need a cab.
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I wonder if you can help me with that.
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No worries, sir.
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Can you tell me the destination?
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Well, if I remember correctly, it is the Grand Park, which is next to the Oat Lake.
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Yes, sir.
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We'll call you when the cab comes.
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Thank you.
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That's the end of today's lesson.
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Please listen to the lessons many times until you answer the questions confidently.
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And also shadowing the exercises will improve your English pronunciation quickly.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 123 sentences and 958 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:28. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% 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 |
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| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| mouse noun | /maʊs/ | Any mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail. |
| reservation noun | /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ | The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| blank noun | /ˈblæŋk/ | The white spot in the centre of a target; hence (figuratively) the object to which anything is directed or aimed, the range of such aim. |
| continental adjective | /ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/ | Of or relating to a continent or continents. |
| mango noun | /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ | Any of species Mangifera indica of tropical Asian fruit trees. |
| gate noun | /ˈɡeɪ̯t/ | A doorlike structure outside a house. |
| gross adjective | /ɡɹoʊs/ | remarkably great, big, vast in an often unpleasant way; (of behaviour) Highly or conspicuously offensive. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| silly adjective | /ˈsɪl.i/ | Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| honey noun | /ˈhʌni/ | A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. |
| hilarious adjective | /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/ | Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| clean up verb | To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy. |
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 32 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, hilarious /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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 lesson, mouse, reservation.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have it delivered · You've watched · haven't seen |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will have · will you be · i'll take |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm sending · I'm wondering · i'm calling |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | we're going to be · We're going to go · gonna have |
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.