Shadowing Practice: Family and Friends English conversation Basic everyday practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Daily Conversation at home.
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Mom, what's for dinner?
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It's beef stew.
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Yay!
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I love it!
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What movie are we watching tonight?
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I'm not sure yet.
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What do you feel like watching?
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Horror sounds good!
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Horror movie?
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No way!
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Absolutely not!
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Hi, Robert!
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Oh, hi, Haley.
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What's the schedule for school tomorrow?
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The first period is P .E.
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You'll need your gym clothes.
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I see.
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What about the second period?
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The second period is math.
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Did you do your homework?
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I haven't done it!
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What should I do?
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Teacher Brown is really scary.
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Oh!
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I'm going to the movies with Robert.
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What time is it now?
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I wonder.
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Oh!
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It's already three o 'clock!
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Robert will be picking me up soon.
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I'm home!
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Mom!
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Dad!
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What did you buy?
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I bought your favorite apples.
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Show me.
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Here you go!
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Wow!
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It's really big.
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Thank you, Mom!
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All right it's clean!
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Hello, Leeroy!
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Wow, your room is really clean, isn't it?
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Your room used to be so messy.
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But it's so tidy now!
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It's wonderful.
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I'll make sure to keep it tidy like this.
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Dad, should I do the grilling?
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Oh no no this is my job!
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It's okay.
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Thank you, Dad.
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You're better at grilling anyway.
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Well, maybe so!
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Ha -ha -ha -ha! With friends. Do you know Jason?
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oh yeah i do jason from the same class right Yeah.
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Don't you think he's nice?
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Oh well, he's kind!
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He asked me to go to the movies with him!
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That's great for you.
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Nancy, can you go pick up Bob in the car?
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"Oggg !" That's such a hassle.
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But it started raining.
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Bob went out without an umbrella.
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Ugh, fine.
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I guess I have no choice.
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Thank you for helping with the move.
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It's a huge help.
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No problem at all.
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I'm always here to help.
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I left the cardboard boxes under the stairs!
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Thank you so much!
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The cheek powder Marie recommended is really lovely.
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I'll definitely wear this on summer holidays.
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I'm looking forward to going shopping with Marie. Do you like animals?
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Yes, I do.
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I love dogs the most.
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How about you?
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I really love animals.
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I especially like cats Have you ever been to a zoo?
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I went with my mom and dad when I was a kid.
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Do you not go often these days?
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Not really.
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I wish I could.
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Really?
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Let's go together!
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That would be awesome!
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Let's go!
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How about this Saturday?
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Unfortunately, I have work this week.
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How about the Saturday after next?
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Sounds good!
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Let's go on the Saturday after next.
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I'm bad at math.
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Me too.
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I've hated it since first grade.
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Same here.
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I wish PE would come sooner.
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Oh yeah, I like P too.
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Henry, are you playing defense properly?
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I am.
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I'm good at basketball!
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Really?
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Yeah, I practiced with dad.
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Hey!
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Are you okay?
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What's wrong?
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It's my first time skiing!
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Oh, then you need some practice.
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I'll teach you.
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Thank you. With friends too!
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What are you going to do tomorrow?
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I'll do my homework at home.
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After that, my cousin is coming over.
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Your cousin?
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Nice!
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How lucky!
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How many cousins do you have?
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I have eight cousins.
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Wow!
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That's great!
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Can I come over to your house too?
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Oh, of course!
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what time would be convenient I think around three o 'clock.
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I'll be done with my homework by then.
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Okay, see you tomorrow.
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See you!
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Hey, are you okay?
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Yeah, I'm fine.
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Just a bit tired.
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Did you drink water?
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Yeah, I did.
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Why are you wearing the hood?
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Wearing the hood of a black hoodie is in style.
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Is a red hoodie not okay?
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Nope.
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Just black!
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Haaaar!
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Why?
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Because it looks cool.
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I'm definitely more amazing.
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No way!
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I'm more amazing!
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What's going on?
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We're competing to see who's taller!
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We're about the same height.
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I like this painting!
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Yeah, it's nice!
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Do you like art?
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I like Picasso!
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Oh, I see.
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I like Monet.
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Hey, what are you reading?
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a novel It's interesting.
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Do you like books?
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Yeah, I love them.
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I want to read books every day.
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When is the science report due?
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It's due next Wednesday!
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I see.
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I'm worried if I'll make it in time.
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How much progress have you made?
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I've decided on the topic, but I'm not sure how to start.
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I'm feeling the same way.
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I wonder if I'll make it in time.
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Are you going to write the report here this week?
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I'll write it here today, but tomorrow I'll write it at home.
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Do you want to concentrate?
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Yes, I do. At home too!
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Did that girl get eaten by the wolf?
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Yes, but she's okay.
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Why is that?
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The hunter saved her. And then what happened?
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They defeated the wolf!
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So, there are no more bad wolves?
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That's right!
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I'm glad.
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Grandpa, we're having your birthday party next week.
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Oh, really?
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How old will I be?
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You'll be turning 70.
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Well, that's something.
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It sure is!
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So we're inviting the neighbors to the party too!
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Wow!
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What should we do?
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It's a fire!
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I know!
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I'll put out the fire!
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You put it out!
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I can't do it!
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Don't just stand there.
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Help me.
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No way!
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I don't know what to do!
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Og, just bring a bucket of water!
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You are washing the dishes for me.
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I can do it anytime.
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How kind of you!
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I want to do anything for you.
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You're truly lovely.
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Ah, I'm hungry.
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How was your soccer practice?
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It was fun!
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I'll do my best in the game too.
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Yeah, do your best.
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I'll come watch the game.
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Jason, have you finished your homework?
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Yeah, Mom!
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I finished!
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Great!
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Mary, what's your homework?
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I have reading homework.
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Have you already read the book?
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Yes, I have!
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What did you read?
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I read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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It was interesting.
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Nice!
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Mom likes that book too.
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Mom, what are you doing?
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I'm making a skirt for Sophia!
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- For Sophia?
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I want you to make one for me too!
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Sure, what do you want?
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I want pants!
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Okay!
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What's up?
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Suddenly exercising?
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I have no choice.
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But you hate exercising, don't you?
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Yeah!
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I don't want to exercise at all.
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But I made a promise to go to the pool with my friends next week.
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I see.
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Good luck!
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During travel.
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What is your purpose?
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Sightseeing!
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I see.
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Where is your hotel?
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It's Central Hotel!
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Is this your first time in America?
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Yes, it is!
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Where are you from?
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I'm from Indonesia!
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I see.
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Excuse me.
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What time is the boarding?
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It's at 10 :30 ma 'am.
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Ma 'am, are you okay?
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I'm nervous because I'm not good with airplanes.
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I get it!
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I don't like takeoffs either.
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Hey, Tom, over here!
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Hey Jane Steffen!
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Long time no see.
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It's been ages!
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How have you been?
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Oh, I've been good.
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How about you guys?
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We've been the same as always.
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Everyone's been wanting to see you!
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I'm glad!
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Please keep your arms raised while I perform a check.
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Okay.
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Got it!
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Do you have any metal on you?
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No, I don't.
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are there any items in your pockets No, there aren't.
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Excuse me.
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I can't find my bag!
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Did you check your bag?
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Yes, I checked it in before boarding.
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What flight number?
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It's flight 548!
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The baggage for that flight will be delayed.
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What?
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Why?
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Is my baggage okay?
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Yes, it's fine.
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Excuse me.
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Yes!
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What is it?
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Is this bus going to Riverside Tower?
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No, it's not!
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This one is going to Central Station.
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Oh, I got it wrong you should get off at the next stop.
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Yes!
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Today is warm, isn't it?
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Yeah, it is!
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Perfect day for a drive!
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Absolutely!
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I've packed a picnic!
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Really?
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That's great.
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Let's have sandwiches while we watch the sea.
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That sounds fantastic! At Home 3.
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Hey!
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How was your day?
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Not bad.
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Just a bit busy.
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How about you?
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Pretty good.
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Just relaxing at home.
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Want to watch a movie later? That sounds good!
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What movie should we watch?
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Let's watch the new Naruto movie!
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Awesome.
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Did you see that new show on Netflix?
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Yeah, I watched a few episodes.
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It's pretty good!
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Oh, really?
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I want to watch it too!
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But Mom banned me.
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Huh?
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Why?
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I watched too much Netflix!
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Oh, poor thing.
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Hey!
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This teddy bear doll is cute!
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Really?
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My big sister gave it to me.
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Lucky you!
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How old is your big sister?
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She's 17.
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Is she in high school?
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Yes!
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What are you doing with that cucumber?
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Well, um, I'm not sure.
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Okay.
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Maybe it's for hydration.
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Is that so?
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Does it feel nice?
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Yeah, it's really relaxing.
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Nice!
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Mom, these pancakes are really delicious.
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I'm glad!
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What about the fruits?
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The fruits are delicious too!
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That's great!
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After I finish eating, can I play games?
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Just for a little while.
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Okay.
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Dad, look!
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Janice, you're always full of energy.
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Yeah, I'm jumping!
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You are good at it.
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Yeah, I'm the best jumper in class.
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That's impressive!
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Jimmy, what do you want to be when you grow up?
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I want to be a pilot.
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Oh, that's cool.
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Yeah.
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And I want to fly planes.
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That's great!
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Why did dad become a teacher?
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I want everyone to have fun learning.
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Hi Tom!
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How are you?
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Oh, I'm doing well. And you...
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I'm very well.
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I went to the library today.
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Oh, nice!
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Did you borrow any books?
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Yes, I borrowed a book written by Haruki Murakami.
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You're reading Haruki Murakami?
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I love his works!
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Me too!
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I've read a lot of his works.
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That's awesome!
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See you!
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Why Practice Speaking with This Family and Friends Video?
Practicing with this video is a game-changer for real-life English fluency. The dialogue mirrors everyday home and school interactions—from asking about dinner to checking school schedules—so you learn to speak naturally in contexts you’ll actually use. It’s perfect for shadow speech (repeating lines aloud to match tone and rhythm) and even IELTS speaking practice, as it builds confidence in casual conversation. By mimicking the speakers, you’ll internalize common phrases, making them easier to recall in your own interactions.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The video is packed with practical structures. Here are 3 key ones to master:
- What’s for dinner? / What time is it now?: These "what + be" questions are essential for daily queries. Notice how they’re short and direct—no need for complex wording.
- I haven’t done it!: The present perfect tense here shows an action that’s incomplete. Use it to talk about tasks you still need to finish, like homework or chores.
- Should I do the grilling?: "Should" is ideal for asking for advice or offering help. It’s polite and common in family settings, so practice using it to sound natural.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Improving English pronunciation means spotting tricky sounds. In the video, watch out for:
- Beef stew: The "st" in "stew" can be hard to say smoothly. Practice blending the "s" and "t" without pausing—keep your tongue tight for a clear sound.
- Schedule: Some speakers say "sheh-dyool," others "sked-yool." Both are correct, but listen closely to the video’s version and mimic it for consistency.
- Already: The "ea" here sounds like "e" (not "ee"). Say "ol-red-ee" to avoid over-pronouncing the vowel.
For best results, use this video as a shadowing site: play a line, pause, and shadow speak it immediately. Repeat until your rhythm and intonation match the speakers. This method trains your mouth to form English sounds naturally and boosts your speaking confidence fast.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | haven't done · I've hated · I've decided |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be done · will be delayed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I do · should we do · should get |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started raining · hate exercising · finish eating |
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.