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English Speaking Course Do you want to improve your English?
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Is it difficult for you to speak, listen, or understand fast English?
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Don't worry, you're in the right place!
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Welcome to English Speaking Course.
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In today's lesson, we focus on clear, simple practice that really works.
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When you follow this video a few times, you will feel a real change.
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Your speaking, listening, and pronunciation will all get better.
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You will also learn useful words and see how they work in a real conversation.
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Everything is easy to follow, and you can practice with me step by step.
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We will have four parts.
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Shadowing.
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Learn vocabulary.
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Duet.
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Questions and answers.
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Ready to start?
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Let's begin!
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Part 1.
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Shadowing.
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Welcome to Part 1.
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Shadowing.
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First, you will listen to a short conversation.
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Shadowing is a very simple method for learning English.
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You listen to a line, and then you repeat it after the speaker.
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Try your best to copy their voice, the sound, the speed, and the way they say it.
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Just follow along and have fun.
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Ready?
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Let's shadow together.
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Mix up the order.
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Here's your drink.
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Enjoy!
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Thank you.
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Um, excuse me?
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Yes, miss?
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Is everything okay?
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I think you mixed up the order.
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Oh?
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What seems to be the problem?
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Well, I ordered an iced latte, but this tastes like just an iced coffee.
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Oh, let me check your order again.
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I think I really made a mistake.
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We had two orders for iced drinks, and I got them wrong.
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I see.
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That explains it.
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It's very busy today.
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My apologies.
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That's all right.
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It happens to everyone.
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Can I get my iced latte instead, please?
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Of course.
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Right away.
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It will just be a few minutes for the new one.
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Sure, that's fine.
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Thank you for your patience.
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One iced latte for you.
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Again, I'm really sorry about the mix-up.
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Oh, I didn't order this.
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This muffin is on the house.
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We're sorry for the trouble.
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Wow, that's really kind of you.
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Please have it with your latte.
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I hope you enjoy it.
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I will.
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Thank you so much.
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You really didn't need to do that.
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It's the least we can do.
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A little sweet apology.
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Enjoy your latte and muffin.
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Hi, can I get the check, please?
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Sure thing.
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One moment.
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Here you are.
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Well, the latte was great, and the muffin was delicious, by the way.
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It really made my morning better.
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That's wonderful.
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Thank you for being so understanding about it all.
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My pleasure.
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Thanks again for the muffin.
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Goodbye.
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Have a lovely day.
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We hope to see you again soon.
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Part 2.
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Learn Vocabulary.
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In Part 2, we will learn some new words.
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These words will help you speak and understand English better.
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We will show you what each word means and give you some examples.
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Listen carefully, and let's start with the first word.
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Mix up the order.
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To make a mistake and give the wrong food or drink.
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Sorry, I mixed up the order.
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This is not your coffee.
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Be careful not to mix up the orders for table 5 and table 7.
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I think they mixed up our order.
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We asked for chicken.
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I think you mixed up the order.
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Mistake.
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Definition.
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Something you do wrong by accident.
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It teaches you not to make the same mistake twice.
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But you made one mistake.
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Who hasn't made that mistake seven, eight times?
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I think I really made a mistake.
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It's on the house.
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The restaurant or cafe pays for it.
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You get it for free.
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It's on the house, like everything else.
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Oh no, no, it's on the house.
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Yeah, it's on the house.
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Bar is open, drinks are on the house.
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This muffin is on the house.
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We're sorry for the trouble.
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Check.
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Bill.
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Definition.
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The paper shows how much money you need to pay in a restaurant.
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Can I have the check, please?
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Can I have the check, please?
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Can I have the check, please?
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Miss, can I have the check, please?
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Can I have the check, please?
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Hi, can I get the check, please?
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Well done, everyone.
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Stay until the end of the video to prove your English skills.
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Part 3.
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Duet Practice All right, guys.
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It's time for the duet.
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You will read the lines that appear on the screen.
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This duet practice will help you speak more clearly and feel more confident.
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Let's begin.
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Thank you.
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Um, excuse me?
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I think you mixed up the order.
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Well, I ordered an iced latte, but this tastes like just an iced coffee
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I see, that explains it That's alright.
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It happens to everyone.
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Can I get my iced latte instead, please?
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Sure, that's fine.
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Oh, I didn't order this.
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Wow, that's really kind of you.
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I will.
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Thank you so much.
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You really didn't need to do that.
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Hi, can I get the check please?
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Well, the latte was great, and the muffin was delicious, by the way.
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It really made my morning better.
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My pleasure!
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Thanks again for the muffin!
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Goodbye!
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Here is your drink.
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Enjoy!
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Yes, miss?
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Is everything okay?
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Oh?
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What seems to be the problem?
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Oh, let me check your order again.
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I think I really made a mistake.
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We had two orders for ice drinks, and I got them wrong.
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It's very busy today.
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My apologies.
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Of course, right away.
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It will just be a few minutes for the new one.
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Thank you for your patience.
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One iced latte for you.
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Again, I'm really sorry about the mix-up.
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This muffin is on the house.
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We're sorry for the trouble.
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Please have it with your latte.
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I hope you enjoy it.
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It's the least we can do.
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A little sweet apology.
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Enjoy your latte and muffin.
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Sure thing.
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One moment.
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Here you are.
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That's wonderful!
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Thank you for being so understanding about it all.
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Have a lovely day.
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We hope to see you again soon.
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Part 4.
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Questions and Answers Time for questions and answers, guys!
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I'll play a small part of the story, and then a question will appear on the screen.
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Try to say your answer out loud.
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It will help you with listening and speaking.
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Let's start with the first question.
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Yes, miss?
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Is everything okay?
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I think you mixed up the order.
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Oh?
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What seems to be the problem?
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Well, I ordered an iced latte, but this tastes like just an iced coffee.
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Who ordered an iced latte?
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Emily ordered an iced latte.
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What drink did Emily order?
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She ordered an iced latte.
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Did Emily order an iced coffee?
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No, she didn't.
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She ordered an iced latte.
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I think I really made a mistake.
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We had two orders for iced drinks, and I got them wrong.
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I see.
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That explains it.
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Did David mix up the orders?
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Yes, he did.
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He mixed up the orders.
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Did David get the orders right?
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No, he didn't.
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He got the orders wrong.
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What did David make?
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Mistake.
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David made a mistake.
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One iced latte for you.
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Again, I'm really sorry about the mix-up.
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Oh, I didn't order this.
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This muffin is on the house.
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We're sorry for the trouble.
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Wow, that's really kind of you.
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Did Emily order a muffin?
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No, she didn't.
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She did not order a muffin.
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Who gave Emily muffin?
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It's David.
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David gave her a free muffin.
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What did David give Emily?
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A muffin.
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David gave Emily a muffin.
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Hi, can I get the check, please?
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Sure thing.
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One moment.
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Here you are.
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Well, the latte was great, and the muffin was delicious, by the way.
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What does Emily want?
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The check.
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Emily wants the check.
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Who wants the check?
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Emily.
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Emily wants the check.
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How was the latte?
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The latte was great!
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Good job everyone!
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How many questions did you answer, right?
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Please comment below and let us know.
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So what did you learn today?
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We hope it was useful.
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Remember to come back and practice with this video.
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Do it again and again.
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A little practice every day is the best way to improve your speaking and listening.
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So keep going, step by step.
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We'll see you in the next lesson.
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About This Lesson
Welcome to today's English speaking practice lesson designed for beginners! In this session, you will focus on enhancing your speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills through an effective and engaging method known as shadow speech. You will follow along with simple conversations, allowing you to learn vocabulary and see how it operates in real-life scenarios. The lesson is structured into four parts: shadowing, vocabulary acquisition, duet practice, and interactive question and answer sessions. Each segment is crafted to build your confidence and improve your conversational abilities.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Mixed up the order - Referring to a mistake in fulfilling an order.
- Iced latte - A cold coffee drink made with espresso and milk.
- Iced coffee - A cold brew coffee beverage.
- My apologies - A polite way to express regret for a mistake.
- It happens to everyone - A reassuring phrase indicating that mistakes are common.
- Right away - A term used to indicate that something will be done immediately.
- Please - A polite request to enhance conversation.
- Thank you - An expression of gratitude essential for polite interaction.
Practice Tips
Utilizing the shadowing technique effectively can be transformative for your English speaking skills. Here are some practical tips to enhance your practice:
- Listen Carefully: Pay close attention to the tone and rhythm of the speaker. Notice how they emphasize certain words and the natural flow of their speech.
- Repeat After the Speaker: Engage in active listening by repeating phrases immediately after you hear them. Aim to mimic not just the words, but also the intonation and pacing.
- Use a Shadowing App: Consider using a shadowing app if you prefer structured lessons. These tools can help you practice at your own pace while offering a variety of dialogues.
- Practice Regularly: Make shadowing a daily habit. Like any skill, consistency will lead to improvement. Regular practice will solidify your vocabulary and enhance your fluency.
- Record Yourself: Listening to your own voice can provide valuable insight into pronunciation and areas for improvement. Use this feedback to adjust your shadowing practice.
- Be Patient and Have Fun: The goal is to enjoy the learning process. Mistakes are part of the journey, so don't hesitate to laugh and learn as you go!
By engaging in these practices, you will notice a significant improvement in your English speaking skills, making communication more effortless over time. Enjoy this journey as you master the art of conversation with the shadowspeak method!
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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