Shadowing Practice: English Conversation Practice | Locked Out and Asking for Help (A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Ben, please tell me you have your keys.
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I thought you had your keys.
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I had them this morning.
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Now I have a water bottle, a receipt, and panic.
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Let's not start with panic.
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Check your bag again.
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I checked three times.
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Then we check calmly one more time.
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Wallet, phone, notebook, banana, no keys.
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Maybe they are on the kitchen table.
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That is not helpful when we are outside the kitchen.
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True.
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Did you lock the door from the outside?
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Yes.
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I pulled it closed and then I heard the click.
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The most expensive sound in the world.
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What should we say if we ask a neighbor for help?
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Start simple.
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Excuse me, we are locked out.
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Could we use your phone?
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We have our phones.
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Then ask if they know the building manager's number.
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Excuse me, we are locked out.
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Do you know the building manager's number?
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Good.
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Also ask politely if you can wait nearby.
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Could we wait here for a few minutes?
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Perfect.
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I feel embarrassed.
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Everyone gets locked out once. Have you?
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No, but I am being supportive.
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That is not the same.
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Today, I am locked out with you. That counts.
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Fine.
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Let us ask Elena across the hall.
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Good idea.
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She knows everyone in the building.
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I hope she also knows the key to my dignity.
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One problem at a time.
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Hi, Maya.
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Hi, Ben.
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Everything okay?
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Hi, Alina.
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Sorry to bother you.
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No bother.
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What happened?
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We are locked out of our apartment.
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Oh, no. Do you have your phone?
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Yes, but we don't have the building manager's number.
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I have it.
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His name is Mr. Rivera.
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Thank you.
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Could you send it to me? Of course.
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I'll text it now.
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Thank you, Elena.
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Did you leave something cooking inside?
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No. Just my keys and my confidence.
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Then it is annoying, but not dangerous.
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That makes me feel better.
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You can wait by my door while you call.
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Are you sure?
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Yes.
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The hallway is quiet now.
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Thank you.
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We really appreciate it.
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It happens.
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Last month, I locked myself out with soup on the stove.
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That sounds dangerous.
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It was.
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Now I keep a spare key with my sister.
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Spare key.
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I am writing that in my life notebook.
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Here is the number.
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Got it.
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How should I start the call?
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Say your name, apartment number, and the problem.
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My name is Maya Carter.
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I live in apartment 4B.
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I am locked out.
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Perfect.
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Ask how long it will take.
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And ask about the cost.
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Right.
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How long will it take?
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And is there a fee?
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Very good.
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Thank you for helping us.
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You're welcome.
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I will stay here until you reach him.
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Hello, this is Mr. Rivera.
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Hello, Mr. Rivera.
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My name is Maya Carter.
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I live in apartment 4B.
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Hi, Maya.
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How can I help?
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I am locked out of my apartment.
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Do you have your ID with you?
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Yes, I have my ID.
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Good.
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Are you inside the building now?
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Yes.
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I am in the hallway on the fourth floor.
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Is anyone hurt or in danger?
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No. We are safe.
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All right.
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I am across town, so I cannot come right away.
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How long do you think it will take?
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About 45 minutes.
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Sorry, did you say 45 or 15?
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45. Four.
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Five.
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45 minutes.
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Thank you.
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If you need help faster, you can call a locksmith.
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What is a locksmith?
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A person who opens or changes locks.
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I understand.
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Is there a fee if you come?
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No fee this time, but please keep a spare key after today.
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I will.
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Thank you.
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If you call a locksmith, ask for the price before they come.
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Ask for the price first.
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Got it.
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I can text you a locksmith number we use.
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That would be helpful.
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I will send it now.
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Thank you, Mr. Rivera.
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You're welcome.
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Call me again if anything changes.
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I will.
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Goodbye.
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45 minutes is long but clear.
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He also said no fee this time.
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That is good news.
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Now we choose.
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Wait or call the locksmith.
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Since it is getting cold, let's ask the locksmith for the price.
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City Locks, how can I help?
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Hello, I am locked out of my apartment.
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What is your address?
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It is 418 Maple Street, apartment 4B.
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Are you the tenant?
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Yes, I have my ID with me.
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Good.
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What kind of door is it?
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I'm not sure.
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It is a normal apartment door.
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That's okay.
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Is the key lost or is it inside?
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The key is inside the apartment.
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Then we may be able to open it without changing the lock.
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How much will it cost?
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The visit fee is 40 pounds.
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Opening the door usually starts at 90 pounds.
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Sorry, could you explain the total more slowly?
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Sure.
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40 pounds to come to you.
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At least 90 more to open the door.
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So the minimum total is 130 pounds?
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That's correct.
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Ask how long it will take.
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How long would it take for someone to arrive?
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About 20 minutes.
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If you cannot open it, do we still pay?
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You pay the visit fee, but we explain options before extra work.
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Thank you.
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I need one moment to decide.
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No problem.
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Ben, the manager is free, but 45 minutes.
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The locksmith is faster, but expensive.
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We are safe, and Elena said we can wait.
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Then, let's wait for Mr. Rivera.
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Good choice.
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Hello.
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Thank you for explaining.
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We will wait for our building manager.
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All right.
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Call us back if you need help.
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Thank you.
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Goodbye.
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Did you reach Mr. Rivera?
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Yes.
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He can come in about 45 minutes.
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That's not too bad.
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The locksmith was faster, but expensive.
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They usually are.
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I asked for the price first, like Mr. Rivera said.
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Smart.
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I almost said yes because I felt nervous.
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You paused and asked questions.
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That is a win.
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Would you like to wait inside for a few minutes?
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That is very kind, but we can wait here.
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At least take this chair from my entryway.
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Thank you.
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This is the most dramatic chair I have ever needed.
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I have seen worse hallway dramas.
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Such as soup on the stove?
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Exactly.
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After today, we need a spare key plan.
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We can leave one with my sister.
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Or with Elena, if she agrees.
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I can keep one if you label it without your address.
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Really?
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That would help so much.
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Sure.
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Good neighbors prevent locksmith bills.
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That should be on a poster.
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I also learned three useful questions today. Which ones?
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How long will it take?
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Is there a fee?
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Could you explain the total more slowly?
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Excellent emergency English.
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Mr. Rivera is coming down the hall.
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Maya?
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Ben?
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I have the master key.
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Thank you for coming.
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No problem.
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Let me check your ID first. Of course.
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Here it is.
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All right.
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I will open the door now.
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The best sound in the world.
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Better than the click.
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We are home.
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I love this room.
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Same room.
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New appreciation.
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My keys are on the kitchen table.
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They look relaxed.
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Too relaxed.
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What is our plan? first make a spare key second give
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it to someone we trust third check for keys before closing
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the door say it like a routine phone wallet keys door again
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phone wallet keys door good what did you learn in English start with the facts.
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My name is Maya.
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I live in apartment 4B.
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I am locked out.
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Good.
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Then ask clear questions.
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How long will it take?
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Is there a fee?
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And if money is involved?
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Could you explain the total more slowly?
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Excellent.
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I also learned that panic does not open doors.
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But polite questions sometimes do.
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Tomorrow, I will thank Alina properly.
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Maybe bring her coffee.
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And maybe a label for the spare key.
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No address on it.
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Right.
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Only our names.
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Today was stressful, but you handled it well.
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I handled it with help.
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That still counts.
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Next time, I want a less expensive English lesson same phone wallet keys
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door perfect now it is your turn use the phrases from
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Maya's locked out problem in three new situations say your answer aloud you can pause
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if you need more time different polite answers can also be correct hello how can I help Hello.
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My name is Maya Carter.
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I live in apartment 4B.
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I am locked out.
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Start with the facts.
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Name, place, problem.
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My name is Maya Carter.
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I live in apartment 4B.
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I am locked out.
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I can come later today.
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How long will it take?
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Short questions are useful in stressful moments.
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How long will it take?
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There may be a visit fee. Is there a fee?
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Ask this before someone comes to help.
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Is there a fee?
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The visit fee is 40 pounds, and the service starts at 90 pounds.
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Could you explain the total more slowly?
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This phrase works for prices, instructions, and rules.
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Could you explain the total more slowly?
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Final challenge.
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You lost your key outside your building.
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Call the building manager and explain the problem.
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Hello.
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My name is Maya Carter.
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I live in apartment 4B.
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I lost my key.
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I lost my key.
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I lost my key.
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How long will it take for someone to help?
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Good practice.
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If this happens in real life, stay safe, ask clear questions, and check the cost before you agree.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 293 sentences and 1552 words to shadow. The speech runs for 14:23. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 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 |
|---|---|---|
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| spare adjective | /spɛɚ/ | Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous. |
| wallet noun | /ˈwɑl.ət/ | A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. |
| panic noun | /ˈpænɪk/ | Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare. |
| hallway noun | /ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ | A corridor in a building that connects rooms. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| label noun | /ˈleɪ.bəl/ | A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached. |
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| soup noun | /sup/ | Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food… |
| pause noun | /pɔːz/ | A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| stressful adjective | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | Irritating; causing stress. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| locked out verb | Not locked in (focused), unfocused. |
| come down verb | To descend, fall down, collapse. |
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 | are locked · is involved |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have ever needed · have seen |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | The most expensive · the most dramatic · The best |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we say · should I start |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.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 pound, spare, wallet.
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.