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Proactive English Practice Lisa, my phone is dead.
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What?
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Already?
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Yes, and I don't know where we are.
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Wait, let me check my phone.
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Can you open the map?
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No, my mobile data isn't working here.
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Do you remember our hotel's address?
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No, I thought you had it.
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I do, but it's on my dead phone.
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Great.
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We're lost in London.
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Okay, let's not panic.
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You're right.
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We can figure this out.
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What do we remember about the hotel?
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It's near a big river, I think.
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Yes!
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And there was a famous bridge. Was it Tower Bridge?
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I'm not sure.
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Maybe.
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The name sounds right.
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Okay, so we find the river.
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But first, we need directions.
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Let's ask someone who lives here.
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Good idea!
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Look, a police officer!
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Perfect.
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Let's go and ask.
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Lead the way.
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You're better at this.
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Follow me, then.
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Excuse me, officer.
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Can you help us? Of course, love.
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What do you need?
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We're lost.
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Where's the nearest tube station?
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The tube?
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It's not far at all.
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Oh, good.
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Which way do we go?
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Go straight down this street.
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Straight ahead.
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OK.
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Then go past the traffic lights.
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Past the traffic lights.
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Got it.
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After that, take the second left.
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The second left?
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Not the first?
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That's right.
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The second left.
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And then we'll see the station?
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Yes, you'll see the tube sign.
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Is it a long walk?
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Just five minutes, maybe less.
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That's close!
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Thank you so much!
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No worries.
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Which line do you need?
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We're not sure yet.
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We'll check there.
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The staff inside can help you.
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Brilliant!
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Thanks again, officer.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy London.
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We'll try.
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Come on, Mark.
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Hi.
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I need some help with the gates.
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Sure.
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What's the problem?
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Do I have to buy an Oyster card?
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Not always.
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Do you have a contactless card?
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Yes, a bank card.
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Does that work?
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It does.
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You can just tap it here.
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Oh, nice!
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So, no oyster needed?
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Right.
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Contactless is fine for most cards.
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Great!
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My wife is with me too.
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Then she taps her own card.
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We can't use the same card?
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No, each person needs their own.
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Okay, I tap in here and that's it?
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Tap in here and tap out at the end.
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The same card both times?
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Yes, the same card in and out.
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What if I forget to tap out?
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Then you pay the maximum fare.
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Oh, I don't want that!
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Just remember and you're fine.
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Thanks.
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How do the zones work?
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Central London is Zone 1.
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Keep it simple.
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Got it!
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Thanks for your help!
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No problem.
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Mind the gap!
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We're on the Central line now.
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Let's get off at Tottenham Court Road and find a café.
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Good idea.
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Let me check the map.
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It's just one stop west of Holborn.
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Wait, this doesn't look right.
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What do you mean?
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Look at the map above the door.
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Oh no, are we going the wrong way?
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Yes, we're going east, not west.
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Eastbound?
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We need westbound!
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I know.
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I got on the wrong train.
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So where does this one go?
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The next stop is Chancery Lane.
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That's the opposite direction!
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I'm sorry.
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The platforms look the same.
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It's okay.
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It happens to everyone.
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Let's get off at Chancery Lane.
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Then we cross to the other side.
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And take a westbound train back.
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Exactly!
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Back toward Tottenham Court Road.
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This day is getting long.
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At least we're seeing the tube.
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True.
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Here's Chancery Lane.
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Let's go.
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Come on, before the doors close.
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Wow, it's really pouring out there.
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It is.
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Classic London weather, I'm afraid.
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Can we sit and warm up for a bit? Of course.
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Take any free table.
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Thank you.
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Two hot teas, please.
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Two teas coming up.
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Milk and sugar?
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Just milk for both, please.
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Great.
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Anything else?
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Can my husband charge his phone here?
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Sure.
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There's an outlet by the window.
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Perfect.
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His phone died earlier.
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Oh, no. That's never fun. Does the cafe have
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Wi -Fi, too?
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We do, but it's down right now.
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Oh, is it broken?
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The router's being fixed today.
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Sorry.
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No problem.
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We'll just charge the phone.
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Good idea.
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A little power helps.
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And we have no mobile data here.
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Roaming can be tricky.
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Have your tea.
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Thank you.
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This is so cozy.
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Stay as long as you like.
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Thanks.
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We really needed this.
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Could you take us to Leicester Square, please?
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Sure.
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You mean Leicester Square?
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Oh, is that how you say it?
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That's right, Leicester Square.
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English place names are tricky.
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You'll get used to them.
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We had no luck with the tube today.
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The tube can be confusing.
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We got on the wrong train!
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Happens to lots of tourists.
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Is Leicester Square far from here?
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Not too far, about 10 minutes.
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Good, we want to see the city.
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It's a nice spot, lots of movie theaters.
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Are there places to eat there?
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Plenty.
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Restaurants, cafes, you name it. Can you take cards?
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My cash is low.
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Yeah, contactless is fine.
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Awesome!
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We're learning that word today.
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You sound like a local already.
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Thanks!
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London is growing on me.
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That's the spirit.
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Here we go.
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How much will it be?
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The meter will tell us.
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Sit back.
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Excuse me.
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Is the seat taken?
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No, go ahead.
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Have a seat.
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Thanks.
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Does this bus go to the British Museum?
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It usually does, yes.
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Usually?
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Is something wrong today?
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Didn't you see the sign?
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It's taking a detour.
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A detour?
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What does that mean?
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The normal route is changed today.
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Oh, no. Why is that?
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Road construction ahead.
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They're fixing the road.
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So, it won't stop at the museum?
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Not the usual stop, I'm afraid.
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Where should we get off, then?
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Get off at the next main street.
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and then walk to the museum yes it's a short walk from there
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okay is it easy to find just follow the signs you can't miss it
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thank you you're very kind no trouble at all We're visiting.
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From abroad, you see.
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Welcome to London.
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Watch for the detour.
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We will.
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Thanks again.
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OK.
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We got off at the right street.
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Oh, no!
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The museum is already closed.
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Wait!
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Where's my umbrella?
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Your umbrella?
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Don't you have it?
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No, I think I left it on the bus.
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Oh, Mark, the brand new one?
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Yes, the one I bought yesterday.
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It was upstairs, on the second floor.
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I know.
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I set it down and forgot it.
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That's a classic London thing to do.
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Losing umbrellas?
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Really?
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People lose thousands of them here.
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Well, now I'm one of them.
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Can we get it back?
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Maybe.
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I'll report it later.
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Report a lost umbrella?
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Yes, there's a lost and found.
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Okay, but not right now.
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No, we have bigger problems today.
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True, and now it's raining again. Of course it is.
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No umbrella now.
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Let's run for cover.
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Come on.
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Right behind you.
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Go, go, go!
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Hi!
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Do you sell maps of London?
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We do.
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Paper maps are right here.
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Perfect.
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We can't trust our phones today.
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Phones die at the worst times.
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exactly how much is this map that one's five pounds I'll take it do you sell power banks
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Yes, over here by the counter. Is this one good?
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It looks cheap.
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It's basic, but it'll charge a phone.
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That's all we need right now.
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It comes with a small cable, too.
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Great.
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We'll take the power bank as well.
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Good choice.
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That's 15 pounds total.
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Here you go.
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Can I ask a favor? Of course.
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What do you need?
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Can you circle where we are now?
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Sure.
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Give me your pen.
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Here.
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We're really lost today.
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No worries.
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We're right here.
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Oh, thank you.
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That really helps. And your hotel?
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Do you know the area?
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Near a river and a big bridge, we think.
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It might be Tower Bridge, but I'm not sure.
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Good luck!
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Good evening.
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Can I order here?
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Sure.
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What can I get you?
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A pint of beer, please.
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Lager or ale?
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A lager, thanks.
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And some food?
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We've got classic fish and chips.
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Perfect!
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One order of fish and chips, please.
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Good choice!
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Anything for the lady?
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Just a glass of water for now.
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Right.
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That'll be ready soon.
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Thanks.
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Does the pub have Wi -Fi?
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We do.
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The signal outside is really bad, right?
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Terrible!
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My phone had no internet all day.
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Happens a lot.
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Here's the password.
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Great!
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What is it?
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It's pub and then 1234.
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4. Pub 1, 2, 3, 4.
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That's easy to remember.
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We keep it simple.
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My power bank saved my phone too.
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Smart!
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Now you're back online.
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Yes.
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I can open my booking email now.
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Great!
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Hopefully you can find their phone number.
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Great!
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Now we can call them.
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Good luck!
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Enjoy your meal!
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Hello, is this the Riverside Hotel?
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Yes, good evening.
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How can I help?
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Hi, I'm a guest, but we got lost today.
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Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that
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Can you tell me the hotel's address?
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Of course We're in Trinity Square, near Tower Hill Trinity Square,
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near Tower Hill, got it
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That's right We're a short walk from Tower Bridge Oh, so we were right about the bridge.
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It's a famous one.
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Easy to find.
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What's the nearest tube station?
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Tower Hill Station is the closest.
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Tower Hill.
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Is it a long walk?
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Just a few minutes to the hotel.
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That's great news.
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We've walked all day.
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You're nearly home then.
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Don't worry.
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Will someone be at the front desk when we arrive? Of course.
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The front desk is open all night.
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Perfect.
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We'll be there soon.
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Great, I'll let the desk know.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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My pleasure.
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Safe travels back.
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See you soon.
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Goodbye.
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Excuse me.
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Can I ask you something?
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Sure.
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What is it?
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Is that the River Thames up ahead?
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Yes, that's the Thames.
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Great.
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We're looking for Tower Bridge.
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Oh, it's very close from here. Which way is it?
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Just follow the river to your right. To the right?
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Along the water?
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Yes, you'll see it in a few minutes.
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Is it the big bridge with two towers?
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That's the one.
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You can't miss it.
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Our hotel is just a short walk from there.
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Then you're almost there.
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What a relief.
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It's been a long day.
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First time in London?
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Yes, and we got lost all day.
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London does that to people.
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But we saw a lot of the city.
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That's the best way to see it.
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You're right.
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Thanks for your help.
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No problem.
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Enjoy the rest of your trip.
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We will.
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Have a good evening.
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Lisa, look!
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Over there! Where?
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I don't see it.
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The sign!
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The Riverside Hotel!
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Oh my goodness!
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We found it!
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Finally!
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Our hotel at last!
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And Tower Bridge is just a short walk away.
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What a view!
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It was worth it!
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I can't believe we walked all day.
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My feet are so tired.
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Mine too.
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But we made it!
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We really saw London today.
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The tube, a cab, and a double -decker. And a police officer.
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And a pub.
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We lost your umbrella, too.
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Don't remind me.
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My poor umbrella.
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We'll buy a new one tomorrow.
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Good.
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We'll need it in London.
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You know, getting lost was kind of fun.
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You're right.
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We saw the real city.
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Sometimes the best trips are like this.
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That paper map really saved us today.
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Exactly.
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Now let's go rest.
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Yes.
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A hot shower, then a long sleep.
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After you.
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We're finally home.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “English Speaking Practice for Beginners”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: London, Tower, bridge, card, tube. This video has 433 sentences and 1910 words to shadow. The speech runs for 23:47. The speaker talks slowly, about 80 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 91 of its 433 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tube noun | /tuːb/ | Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| 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… |
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| chip noun | /t͡ʃɪp/ | A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. |
| tricky adjective | /ˈtɹɪk.i/ | Hard to deal with, complicated. |
| oyster noun | /ˈɔɪ.stɚ/ | Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in… |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| gate noun | /ˈɡeɪ̯t/ | A doorlike structure outside a house. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| theater noun | /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ | A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| panic noun | /ˈpænɪk/ | Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| go past verb | To elapse. (said of time) | |
| sit back verb | To recline while still in a seated position, with one's back on the frame of the seat. | |
| walk away verb | To withdraw from a problematic situation. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you open the map?
- Do you remember our hotel's address?
- We can't use the same card?
- Didn't you see the sign?
- Can you tell me the hotel's address?
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 | being fixed · is changed · is already closed |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | We've walked · It's been |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the nearest · the worst · the closest |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll see · you'll see · We'll check |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 66 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, you're, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 tube, umbrella, desk.
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.