Shadowing Practice: Everyday Conversations with Strangers | Easy English 224 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hi everybody, welcome to a new episode of Easy English.
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Hi everybody, welcome to a new episode of Easy English.
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So as you can see, we're back in Brighton.
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And so that means we're going to bring you more conversations with strangers.
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Here you're going to be able to pick up on nuances and phrases and some slang,
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which maybe you've never heard before,
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But let's get to it.
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This is Conversations with Strangers.
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Here we go.
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Hello, how are you?
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Hi, how's it going?
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Yeah, I'm good, how are you?
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I'm not bad, thanks.
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Er, excuse me?
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Yeah?
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Hi, how's it going?
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I'm good, thanks.
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How's it good?
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Yeah, I'm pretty good, thanks.
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Excuse me.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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How are you doing?
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Very well, thank you.
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Yeah, having a nice day today?
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Pardon?
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Having a nice day today?
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We're having a walk.
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Yeah, the back's not killing me at the moment, so I'm fine.
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Yes, I'm having a tattoo.
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Excuse me.
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Hi.
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Oh, hello.
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Great acting skills, that way.
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Oh, sorry.
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Excuse me.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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How's it going?
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Yeah, not bad.
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How are you?
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Yeah, I'm good.
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Sorry to interrupt your day.
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What are you up to?
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I'm just walking around Brighton with my family.
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We've just moved, so having a look around.
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Ah, you say you've just moved?
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Yes.
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Wow, okay.
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And where did you move from?
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Well, I only moved from 20 minutes away,
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but there's a few of us.
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We all were in Bristol before,
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so we've technically moved from Bristol.
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How's it going?
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Good, thanks.
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You all good?
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Yeah.
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Having a nice day today in Brighton?
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Yeah, we just came from the gym.
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Excuse me.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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Sorry to interrupt your day.
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No worries man.
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How's your day going?
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It's going alright, thank you.
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Yeah?
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What are you up to today in Brighton?
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I'm taking my daughter to the Sea Lab Centre today.
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Oh cute.
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How old is your daughter?
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She's nearly two.
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Nearly two years old, okay.
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And does she have a...
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It was her request or your suggestion?
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My suggestion, we've taken her before but she was a little bit younger and she really
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So we thought it's a no brainer to take out.
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Any fish specifically?
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Any fish, like sharks, but I'm not sure we're going to have much luck seeing lots of sharks in there.
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But I think she'll just like the bright colorful fish.
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What are you up to today?
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I'm walking down the seafront and we're going to go play golf where the big gorilla is.
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Ah, yeah, some crazy golf.
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Crazy golf, yeah.
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Nice.
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Are you from Brighton?
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Yes.
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You are from Brighton, but you've never done the crazy golf in Brighton.
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I've done it once on my birthday, my parents hit me.
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Okay.
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These are like bucket list things you kind of have to do in Brighton, I guess.
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Yeah, it is essential.
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Are you walking to anywhere specifically or just focusing on the walking bit?
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No, I've come to the Hove Lagoon and I used to walk all that long to the marina.
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Wow, how long is that?
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That's quite a bit.
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Oh, it's two miles.
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Yeah, it's two miles there,
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two miles back, it's four miles.
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No, no, it's four miles there, it's eight miles.
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Wow, good.
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That's quite a bit of time you're investing into this walking.
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Oh, well, that's what you do.
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Not working, so I don't have to do any of that.
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How's it going?
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Oh, great.
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How's it going with you?
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Yeah, I'm really good, thank you.
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Good.
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going?
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Do you have any plans?
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Yeah!
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We're gonna go to a cafe and we're gonna have some cake
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and a catch-up because we haven't seen each other in like six months.
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A swamp home, yeah.
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Oh really?
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Yeah.
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Wow, so one of you is from here and the other not?
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Actually I'm from here and I go to uni here but you go to uni.
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Bristol but I'm also from here.
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So I'm back for the holidays when we're crossing over.
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Last holiday you were busy.
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Yeah.
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You're in Poland.
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Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
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You've got good memory.
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And so then what are you up to for your day?
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We're just going on a wander, finding a cafe.
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What else are we going to do?
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It's a nice day for that.
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Yeah, it's gorgeous, so sunny, really warm.
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And yeah, get a coffee and go to the library.
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And go to the library?
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Okay, wow, you've got a fun packed day.
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Yes, busy.
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So what are you doing now?
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Are you going to treat yourself now?
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You've done a gym set?
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Well, we're going home for lunch.
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Going home for lunch, yeah.
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It's that street and yourself treating yourself.
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Yeah, it depends what lunch is.
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And then after lunch what are you going to do?
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I don't know, I'll probably do a bit of housework.
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What about you Magnus?
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Probably I'm going to continue with the nothing that I've been doing this week.
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Yeah, it's school holidays.
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Yeah, fair enough.
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Nothing is something when you're on holiday.
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I've come for a little I've visited an old friend of mine
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and I've bought some hand cream because my hands were getting a bit dry.
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Nice, are you from Brighton?
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I grew up in Lewes,
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so very close by but I've lived here for about 15 years now.
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And what have you got planned for later today after the Sea Life Centre?
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How are you going to treat yourself?
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I don't know.
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I think it's just nice to have a Tuesday.
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Is it Tuesday today?
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Yeah, have a Tuesday off of work and stuff and spend time with my family.
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So yeah, just family day.
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We'll spend as long as we can in the Sea Life Centre
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and we might even go to the pier and go in the slot machines and stuff.
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Sounds nice.
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Yeah, nice chilled out day with the family, it'll be good.
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And what are you up to tonight then after you've finished Crazy Golf?
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We're going to go eat at a Japanese restaurant.
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Oh really?
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Yeah.
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I like Japanese food.
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What's it called?
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Sushi Garden, I think.
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Sushi Garden, nice.
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So what's your order at Sushi Garden?
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I'd like to say sea fish ramen.
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Sea fish?
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Oh really?
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Nice.
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Yeah, I'm also a big ramen fan.
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So then what have you got planned for later on tonight then after you've done your walk?
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Collapsing the heat probably.
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Get depressed reading the paper and watching the news.
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Oh god, why would you do that to yourself?
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And so you guys are just catching up over a coffee or so?
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Yeah and hopefully a little cake.
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Yes.
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Yeah.
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Nice and whereabouts are you going to?
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The reading room.
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Oh yeah I heard of this place and where is it?
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Did you direct me to the reading room?
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It's late.
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Directly along here and then to your left.
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Great okay nice.
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Elizabeth or Edwardian?
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Edwardian tea and coffee room.
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And um then And what about later tonight then?
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Have you got any plans?
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Watching some TV.
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Yeah.
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And make a nice meal.
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What are you watching at the moment?
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We're going to watch Laugh Out Loud.
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No, Last One Laughing.
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Oh, yeah, right.
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I love that.
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Bob Mortimer.
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Yes.
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Oh, he's so good.
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And Sam Campbell.
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And Sam Campbell also.
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And what are you up to tonight then,
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after the relaxing, or just more and more relaxing?
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I don't know.
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We haven't got any special plans.
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Don't have any special plans.
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Bit of television.
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Probably bit of television.
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We started to watch a film last night before we watched the end of a film.
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Did we?
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Oh we did, yeah.
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We did.
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You had well and truly lust in the Easter holidays.
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I am.
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Well, long may that continue.
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I hope you have a nice rest of your walk.
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Where are you going?
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Are you heading back to home?
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I've decided, yeah, I might get enthusiastic and go that way a bit.
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Just to go along to the lift.
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I might not.
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I might probably go up in through the around pavilion and see how far they got.
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Nice, yeah I might get to check out this pavilion now actually.
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Yeah nice to meet you.
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Fine.
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Have a nice rest of your day.
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Thank you very much, you too.
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It's alright.
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Anyways nice to meet you.
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Alright man.
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Have a nice rest of your day.
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Yeah pleasure.
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Thank you very much.
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Alright man.
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Take care.
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Thank you very much, nice to meet you.
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No worries, have a nice day, see you later.
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Thanks.
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Thanks for the recommendation.
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No worries.
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Have a nice rest of your day.
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Thank you, you too.
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It's alright.
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Okay, well I hope you enjoyed and have a nice time catching up.
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Thank you.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Ta-ra.
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Ta-ra.
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Bye.
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Thank you very much for your time.
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Alright.
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Okay.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Alright, thanks.
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Thanks.
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Alright, cheers.
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Nice, well, I hope you have a nice rest of your day.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Bye.
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Great acting.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for watching this week's episode.
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Please let us know in the comments below
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if you are enjoying this recent series of conversations with strangers with strangers
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and also let us know any other scenarios you'd like to see me in while I'm interacting with native English speakers.
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And as always, we'll see you next time.
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Ta-ra!
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you'll practice real-life conversational English through everyday interactions with strangers, as demonstrated in the Easy English video. By engaging with authentic dialogues, you'll not only enhance your listening skills but also familiarize yourself with common phrases, slang, and nuances in spoken English. This approach will help you feel more confident during conversations and improve your overall fluency. Perfect for those looking to learn English with YouTube, this lesson will immerse you in practical dialogue scenarios that reflect how native speakers communicate in casual settings.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Excuse me - a polite way to get someone's attention.
- How's it going? - a casual way of asking how someone is doing.
- Not bad - a response indicating that things are okay, often used informally.
- Having a nice day? - a friendly inquiry about someone’s day.
- What are you up to? - a casual way to ask someone what they are doing.
- Just walking around - a simple expression indicating leisure walking.
- We've just moved - indicating that someone has recently relocated.
- Feeling fine - a straightforward way to say that one is doing well.
Practice Tips
To effectively practice your speaking skills, particularly in the context of IELTS speaking practice, try using the shadow speak technique with this video. Start by playing short segments of the conversations where you hear native speakers interacting. Pause after each phrase and repeat it aloud, mimicking the tone, pace, and intonation used. Here are some specific tips to follow:
- Start Slow: Begin with slower segments of the conversation to get comfortable with the pronunciation and rhythm.
- Repeat Multiple Times: Don't hesitate to repeat phrases several times to build muscle memory. Shadowing can significantly improve your fluency.
- Use a Mirror: Practice speaking in front of a mirror to observe your facial expressions and mouth movements, enhancing your overall communication skills.
- Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your voice and listen to it. Compare it with the original to identify areas for improvement.
- Engage in Real Conversations: Once you feel confident, try to use the phrases in real-life situations. This will boost your confidence in English speaking practice.
By incorporating these techniques, you will harness the power of modern learning methods through immersive experiences like watching everyday dialogues. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your English speaking abilities effectively!
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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