Shadowing Practice: Everyday Situations, Everyday English - Learn English Speaking with Video

Family and Everyday Life So, tell me about your family.

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Yes, I have one older sister and a younger brother.

Are you close to your sister?

Yes, we're very close.

We talk almost every day.

That's nice.

What about your brother?

We get along pretty well, but we're very different.

Really?

How are you different?

He's very quiet, while I'm more outgoing.

He loves staying in, but I prefer going out.

Who do you take after in your family?

I take after my dad.

We're both easygoing, and we like spending time outdoors. And your brother?

He takes after my mom.

They're both quiet and patient.

Do you all live close to each other?

My parents live nearby, but my sister lives in another city.

Do you get to see her often?

Not as often as I'd like.

But we keep in touch by phone.

Do you have any family traditions?

Yes!

We always have dinner together on Sundays. That sounds lovely!

It is!

I really enjoy spending time with my family.

It sounds like you're a very close family.

We are.

We don't always agree, but we're always there for each other.

Work and Professional Life Hey, Mark.

How's it going?

Honestly, I'm a little stressed.

I've got a lot on my plate today.

Really?

What happened?

My boss just gave me another project, and I just have too much work.

Oh, that's tough.

Do you need a hand?

Actually, yes.

Could you help me with the report?

Sure.

I can take care of the first part.

When do you need it? By tomorrow.

I know it's short notice, but I'd really appreciate it.

No problem.

I'll do my best.

Thanks.

I owe you one.

Don't mention it.

By the way, how did the meeting with your boss go?

Better than I expected.

She said I'm doing a great job, but she wants me to take on more responsibility.

That sounds like good news.

I hope so.

I'd really like to move up in the company.

You definitely deserve it.

Travel Good evening.

How can I help you?

Hi.

Do you have any rooms available for tonight?

Let me check.

How many nights are you staying?

Two nights.

And how many people?

Just me.

We have a single room available.

It's $85 a night.

Okay.

What does the room come with?

It has a private bathroom, free Wi -Fi, a TV, and air conditioning.

Sounds good.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, breakfast is included in the price.

Great.

I'll take it.

Certainly.

Could I see your passport, please?

Sure.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Here's your keycard.

Your room is on the second floor.

Thanks.

Do I pay now or when I check out?

You can pay when you check out.

Perfect.

What time is checkout?

Checkout is at 11am.

And what time is breakfast?

Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 a .m in the restaurant on the ground floor.

Perfect.

Thanks for your help.

You're very welcome!

Enjoy your stay!

Money and Finance Are you doing anything this weekend, Sylvia?

Not much.

I'm trying to save money these days.

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Really?

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Why?

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I'm saving up for a new car, so I'm trying not to spend too much.

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that's a good idea yeah i'm trying to cut back on

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things i don't really need like what eating out buying clothes and ordering things online

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i was spending too much i know what you mean it's easy to spend money without thinking Exactly.

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Last month, I ran out of money before the end of the month.

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I know what you mean.

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Did you have to borrow some money?

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Yeah, I borrowed some money from my mom to get me through the rest of the month.

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I see.

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How much do you think you can save each month?

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Maybe $300 if I'm careful.

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That's not bad.

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Every little bit adds up.

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True.

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I just need to stick to my budget.

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You can do it!

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And when you finally buy your car, you'll be glad you saved the money.

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Shopping for clothes Hi!

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Can I help you?

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Hi!

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I'm looking for a new jacket.

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I need something for fall.

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How about this one?

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It looks nice.

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I like it, but I'm not sure about the color.

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We have it in black, too.

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Oh, that's better.

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Can I try it on?

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Sure!

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The fitting rooms are over there.

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I like the jacket, but it's a little too tight.

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You should try on a bigger size.

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Good idea!

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Do you have this in a medium?

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Let me check.

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Yes, here you go.

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Let's try it on.

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This one fits much better.

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It looks amazing on you.

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How much is it?

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It's $80, but it's on sale today.

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It's $60 now.

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That's not bad.

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I think I'll go for it.

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Good choice.

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Let's go to the checkout.

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Are you paying by card?

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Yes.

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Great.

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Please tap your card here.

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Now, enter your PIN, please.

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Here you go.

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Keep your receipt in case you need to return it.

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Wonderful.

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Thanks for your help.

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You're welcome.

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Enjoy your new jacket.

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Dating and Relationships So, what's new with you, Lisa?

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Well, I'm seeing someone.

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Really?

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Tell me about him.

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His name is Daniel.

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We met at work a few months ago.

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How did you two hit it off?

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We started talking during lunch and realized we had a lot in common.

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How long have you been seeing each other? About three months.

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And how are things going?

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Pretty well.

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We have a lot of fun together, and he always makes me laugh.

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Sounds like you really get along.

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We do.

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I feel like I can be myself around him.

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Are you two official?

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I think so.

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Are you thinking about becoming serious?

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Maybe.

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I don't want to rush things, though.

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That makes sense.

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Just take your time and see what happens.

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Exactly!

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I'm just enjoying spending time with him.

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I'm happy for you.

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You deserve to meet someone nice.

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Thanks.

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I hope this one works out.

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I hope so, too.

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Food and restaurants.

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Good evening.

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Can I get you something to drink?

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Yes, please.

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I'll have a glass of orange juice.

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Just water for me, please.

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Still or sparkling?

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Still, please.

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Sure.

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I'll be right back with your drinks.

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Are you ready to order?

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Yes.

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I'll have the grilled steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

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How is the steak cooked?

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It's served medium, but we can cook it well done if you prefer.

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Medium is fine.

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What does the grilled chicken come with?

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It comes with rice, vegetables, and a small salad.

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Great!

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I'll go for the grilled chicken.

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Would you like to start with an appetizer?

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No, thanks.

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We'll skip the starter.

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No problem!

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Would you like anything else?

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No, thank you.

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That's all for now.

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Great!

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I'll bring your meals shortly.

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Excuse me, could we get the check, please? Of course.

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I'll bring it right over.

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Would you like to split the bill?

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No, it's okay.

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I'll get it.

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Are you sure?

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Yeah, it's on me.

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Oh, thank you!

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Home and household.

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Hi.

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Hi.

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You must be John.

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Are you here to see the apartment?

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Yes, that's right.

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Great.

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Let me show you around.

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It looks really nice.

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How much is the rent?

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It's $900 a month.

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Are the utilities included in the rent?

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No. You'll have to pay for electricity, water, and Internet separately.

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Okay.

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I can see the apartment is fully furnished.

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Does everything I see come with the apartment?

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Yes, it comes with a bed, sofa, table, chairs, and all the kitchen appliances.

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That's good.

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Is there a washing machine?

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Yes, there's one in the bathroom.

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Great!

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When is the apartment available?

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You can move in next Monday.

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That works for me.

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how much is the security deposit it's one month's rent okay and how long is the lease

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the lease is for one year i really like the apartment

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great if you'd like to rent it we can go over the details and sign the lease Sounds good.

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I'd like to move forward with it.

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Customer service.

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Hi, I'd like to return this coffee maker, please. Of course.

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Is there a problem with it?

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yes it doesn't work properly it turns off after a few minutes i'm sorry to hear

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that when did you buy it about a week ago do you have the receipt yes here it is thank you

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would you like a refund or would you like to exchange it for another one I'd like to exchange it, please.

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I really like this model No problem.

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Let me see if we have another one in stock Sure We have one left.

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Would you like to try this one before you take it?

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Yes, please.

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Could you plug it in?

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Of course Let's see

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it seems to be working fine great I'll take this one perfect I'll process the exchange for you

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health and well -being Hey, Mark.

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You don't look well.

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Are you okay?

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Not really.

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I haven't been feeling well since yesterday.

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Oh no!

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What's wrong?

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I've got a headache and I feel really tired.

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Do you have a fever?

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I'm not sure.

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I haven't taken my temperature yet.

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You should.

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Maybe you're coming down with something.

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I hope not.

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I have an important meeting tomorrow.

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You should take it easy today and get some rest.

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I know.

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I probably need to slow down a little.

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I've been working too much lately.

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Have you taken anything for your headache?

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Just some painkillers.

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But they haven't kicked in yet.

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If you're still feeling bad tomorrow, you should see a doctor.

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Yeah, you're probably right.

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And make sure you drink plenty of water.

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I will.

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Thanks for looking out for me. Of course.

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Take care of yourself.

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I'll try.

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I'm going to bed early tonight.

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Good idea.

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Hopefully, you'll feel better tomorrow.

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I hope so.

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Thanks.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 300 sentences and 1660 words to shadow. The speech runs for 16:34. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
jacket noun	/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/	A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
lease noun	/liːs/	An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.
grill noun	/ɡɹɪl/	A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and…
checkout noun	/ˈt͡ʃɛkˌaʊt/	The process of checking out of a hotel, or the latest time to vacate a room in one.
cloth noun	/klɒθ/	A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes…
borrow verb	/ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/	To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
headache noun	/ˈhɛdeɪk/	A pain or ache in the head.
steak noun	/steɪk/	Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.
vegetable noun	/ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/	A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice…
receipt noun	/ɹɪˈsiːt/	The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
meal noun	/ˈmiːl/	Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity.
rush verb	/ɹʌʃ/	To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully.
household adjective	/ˈhaʊshoʊld/	Belonging to the same house and family.
shortly adverb	/ˈʃɔɹtli/	In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
wash verb	/wɑʃ/	To clean with water.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
check out verb	To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).
get along verb	To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.
add up verb	To take the sum of; to total.
come down with verb	To develop symptoms or signs of (an illness).
go out verb	To leave, especially a building.
go over verb	To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
slow down verb	To decelerate.
turn off verb	To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on	haven't been feeling · I've been working
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	haven't taken · haven't kicked
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	is included · is served
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	should try · should take · should see

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 63 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: rush /ɹʌʃ/, shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/, wash /wɑʃ/, mash /mæʃ/, furnish /ˈfɝnɪʃ/
Long words — get the stress right: electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, utility /juːˈtɪlɪti/, appetizer /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə/

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 jacket, lease, grill.

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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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Grammar in this video

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?