Shadowing Practice: English Conversation Practice | Everyday Dialogues - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hey Tom, look at this flyer.
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Hey Tom, look at this flyer.
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What is it?
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Let me see.
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It's a cooking competition next week.
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It is right here in our town.
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Oh, that looks fun.
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You love cooking.
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You make the best pasta.
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I know.
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I really want to join,
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but I am a bit scared.
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Why are you scared?
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You are a great cook.
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But look at the judges.
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They are famous chefs.
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I never went to cooking school.
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That doesn't matter.
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The food tastes good or it doesn't.
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I suppose so.
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But what if I make a mistake?
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What if I burn the food?
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Everyone will see it.
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Everyone makes mistakes.
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Even famous chefs burn things.
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True.
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But it is still stressful.
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Maybe I should just watch from the audience.
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No way.
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You will regret it.
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You have nothing to lose.
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The entry fee is free,
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and the first prize is a new oven.
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Really?
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A new oven?
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I didn't see that.
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Yes.
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So don't overthink it.
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Just give it a shot.
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You are right.
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I need a new oven.
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And it might be a good experience.
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Exactly.
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You won't know until you try.
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Okay.
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I will do it.
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I will sign up today and give it a shot.
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the spirit.
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I'll be there to help you eat the food.
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Thanks for the support.
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This is impossible.
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It is so heavy.
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Why did I buy such a big sofa?
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Hey, what are you doing?
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You look like you were fighting a bear.
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Very funny.
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I am trying to move this sofa to the other wall.
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Why?
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It looks fine right here.
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I want to change the room layout.
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The light is better over there.
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I want to read by the window.
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Okay, I see.
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But you can't move that alone.
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It is solid wood.
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You will hurt your back.
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I know.
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I tried pushing it, but it won't move an inch.
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I'm stuck.
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Do you want me to help?
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Yes, please.
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Can you come here and give me a hand?
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Sure.
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Let's lift it on three.
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One, two, three.
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Lift.
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Okay.
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Walk slowly.
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Watch out for the rug.
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Don't trip.
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I got it.
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Just tell me where to stop.
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A little bit more to the left.
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Perfect.
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Put it down.
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Whew.
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That was heavier than I thought.
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I couldn't have done it without you.
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It looks much better now.
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It does look nice by the window.
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Great idea.
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Thanks for giving me a hand.
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Now I can finally relax and read my book.
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No problem.
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Just don't ask me to move the piano next.
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Don't worry.
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I won't.
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Wow, look at this red car.
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It is so shiny.
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Is this yours?
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Yes, it is.
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I finally bought it two days ago.
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It looks very powerful.
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How does it drive?
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Is it difficult to handle?
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Not really.
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It is a bit big,
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so I am still learning how to park it.
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But so far, so good.
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Why did you buy a new car?
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Your old one was fine.
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My old car was terrible.
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It broke down every month.
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The repair bills were too high.
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I see.
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Is it a gas car or an electric one?
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It uses gas.
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I often drive long distances to visit my parents.
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I don't like waiting at charging stations.
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I prefer a traditional engine.
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That makes sense.
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Gas is easier for long trips.
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So how is the interior?
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Is it comfortable?
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It is great.
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The seats are soft and there's a lot of legroom.
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I have no complaints.
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So far, so good.
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That sounds perfect.
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Can you drive me to the supermarket?
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Sure.
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We can test the air conditioner.
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Hey!
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Hey, you made it on time.
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The line is getting long.
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Yeah, the traffic was bad,
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but I am here now.
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I am ready to see the show.
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Great.
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Hand me the tickets.
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I want to scan them and find our seats.
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The tickets?
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Oh, no. Don't tell me you forgot them.
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You promised to print them out yesterday.
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I am so sorry.
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I was in such a rush to leave the house.
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It completely slipped my mind.
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I can't believe this.
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We drove all the way here.
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We can't get in without them.
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Wait, don't panic.
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Let me think.
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Do you have them on your phone?
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I think so.
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I usually save the email.
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Let me check my inbox.
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Please hurry.
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The show starts in 10 minutes.
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Found it.
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Here's the QR code.
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We are safe.
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Thank goodness.
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You almost gave me a heart attack.
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I apologize again.
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Next time I will set an alarm so it doesn't slip my mind.
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Good plan.
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Now let's go inside before we are late.
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I can't take another step.
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My legs are shaking like crazy.
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Don't stop now.
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We are so high up.
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You are doing great.
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It is too steep.
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Plus, my water bottle is empty.
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I just want to sit on this rock and wait for a helicopter to rescue me.
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You are exaggerating.
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Look up.
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The peak is just behind those pine trees.
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Just hang in there.
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Are you sure?
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You said we were close an hour ago.
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I feel like I'm going to pass out from the heat.
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I promise this time it is about 10 minutes away.
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Here, drink the rest of my water.
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Thanks.
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Okay, that helps a bit.
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10 minutes doesn't sound too bad.
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I really want to see that view.
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Exactly.
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You are stronger than you think.
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Just hang in there a little longer.
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Okay, I'm ready.
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Let's finish this mountain before my legs quit completely.
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Let's go, step by step.
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I can't sit still.
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I have been walking around this room for an hour.
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I can see that.
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You look really anxious.
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What is going on?
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It is about my career.
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I received two job offers yesterday.
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Two offers?
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That is amazing news.
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Most people can't even find one job.
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I know I should be happy,
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but I am totally stuck.
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I honestly don't know which one to pick.
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Well, the companies are waiting.
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You need to make up your mind soon.
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I know.
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That is the problem.
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Let me tell you about them.
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Okay.
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What is the first option?
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The first one is at a big bank in the city.
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The salary is huge.
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It is a lot of money.
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That sounds great.
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What about the second one?
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The second one is a small design studio.
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The pay is average, but the office is five minutes from my house.
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So it's money versus time.
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That is a tough choice.
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Exactly.
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The bank job means two hours on the train every day.
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I hate crowded trains.
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Two hours is a long time.
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You will be tired every evening.
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Is the money worth it?
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I don't think so.
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I value my free time.
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I want to have a life after work.
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Then the answer seems clear.
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Don't chase the money if it makes you miserable.
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You are right.
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I don't need a luxury life.
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I prefer the local job.
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See?
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You just decided.
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Yes, I did.
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I will take the design job.
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I am so glad I finally made up my mind.
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Good for you.
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Now, please stop walking and sit down.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice everyday English conversation through a dialogue about a cooking competition. The dialogue features two friends discussing their thoughts and feelings about participating in the competition. You will learn how to express enthusiasm, deal with fears related to performance, and encourage someone to take action despite their doubts. This practical conversation helps improve your speaking skills by enabling you to engage in relatable topics while building confidence in your everyday English usage.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • cooking competition - an event where participants showcase their cooking skills.
  • judges - individuals who evaluate the participants' performances.
  • entry fee - the cost to participate in an event; in this case, it is free.
  • give it a shot - to try something, especially after being uncertain.
  • overthink - to think too much about something, often leading to stress.
  • regret - to feel sadness or disappointment over something that one hasn’t done.
  • support - to provide encouragement or help to someone.

Practice Tips

To maximize your speaking practice with this video, consider using a shadowing app to enhance your learning experience. Begin by listening to the conversation once to familiarize yourself with the tone and rhythm. Try to shadow the speakers, mimicking their pronunciation, intonation, and pace. This dialogue is relatively casual and at a moderate speed, making it ideal for practice.

When you shadow, pause after each sentence or phrase to repeat it aloud, focusing on natural speech patterns. If you feel comfortable, practice with a friend or record yourself to compare against the original dialogue. You can also incorporate this practice into your IELTS speaking practice by discussing similar scenarios about competitions or public performances, which also enriches your vocabulary. The more you practice, the easier it will become to navigate conversations in real life.

Lastly, remember to relax and enjoy the learning process. Engaging with videos like this to learn English with YouTube can be both informative and entertaining, helping you to become more fluent and confident in your English speaking abilities.

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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