Shadowing Practice: Family Trip to the Airport | Easy English Listening Practice (A2 Level) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Oh, no!
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It's 7.30.
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We're late.
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David, wake up.
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We overslept.
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What time is it?
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7.30.
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Our flight is at 10.
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10?
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Oh, no!
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Okay, okay.
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Let's move.
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Anna, Peter, wake up.
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Time to go.
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Mom, just five more minutes.
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No, five minutes today.
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We're going to Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica?
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Jungle and monkeys?
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Yes, but only if we catch the plane.
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I'm up.
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I'm up.
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Where's my yellow jacket?
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In your drawer.
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And Peter, find your shoes, please.
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I can't find them.
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Here, little explorer.
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Your shoes are under your pillow again.
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Oh, thanks, Dad.
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Passports, tickets, chargers, snacks.
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Where are the snacks?
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In the blue bag.
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And coffee for us?
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Of course.
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No trip without coffee.
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Mom, I packed my swimsuit and my favorite book.
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Good job, sweetie.
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Peter, what about you?
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I packed my toy car and my hat.
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Only that?
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What about clothes?
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Oh, right.
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Clothes, too.
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Maybe he's planning to live on the beach Not funny,
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David We still have to call the taxi Already did It'll be here in ten minutes Ten minutes?
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Oh no, I haven't brushed my hair yet Mom,
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you look fine You always look fine Nice try, honey.
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But still, comb time.
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Okay, checklist.
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Passports?
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Check.
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Tickets?
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Check.
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Snacks?
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Check.
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Chargers?
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Double check.
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Perfect!
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We're ready.
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Wait!
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My monkey toy!
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Again?
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Where did you put it?
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On the couch!
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Got it.
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Let's go before we miss the flight.
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Good morning.
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Going to the airport?
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Yes, please.
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Terminal 3.
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All right.
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Hop in.
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Okay, everyone.
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Seatbelts on.
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I'm so excited.
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I've never been on a plane before.
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Really?
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This will be your first flight?
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Do planes have bathrooms?
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Yes, small ones.
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Like toy bathrooms.
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Cool.
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I want to try it.
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Not now, Peter.
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Wait until we're in the sky.
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Oh, traffic.
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Please move, cars.
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Please move.
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Relax.
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We have time.
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The airport isn't far.
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Mom, what will we see in Costa Rica?
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Beaches, volcanoes, jungles, and lots of animals.
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I want to see a sloth And I want to see a quiet beach with no phones ringing You?
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No phone?
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Impossible Okay, maybe one phone,
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just for pictures And ice cream!
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We must eat ice cream there.
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Deal.
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Ice cream every day.
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Yay!
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You're going to love it there.
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Costa Rica is amazing.
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So green and full of life.
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You've been there?
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Yes, twice.
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The rainforest is beautiful.
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Just don't forget mosquito spray.
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Oh, no. David, did you pack the spray?
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Hmm, maybe.
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Maybe?
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I'll buy one at the airport, okay?
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Don't worry.
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Ah, okay.
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But no maybe for the passports, please.
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Don't worry.
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Got them right here.
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Mom, look!
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Airplanes!
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I can see them!
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Finally!
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We made it!
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Here we are, Terminal 3.
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Thank you.
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Have a great trip, folks We will Okay,
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explorers, let's find our gate And maybe a snack And maybe a souvenir And maybe we'll actually make it on time
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Let's go before we have another maybe Costa Rica!
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Here we come!
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Wow!
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Look at all these people!
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Yeah, the airport's always busy in the morning.
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It feels like a big mall.
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I see airplanes!
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Real ones!
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Yes, sweetie.
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That's where we're going soon.
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But first, check-in time.
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Let's find the airline counter.
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There.
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Over there.
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Gate B, line for Costa Rica.
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Perfect.
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Mom, what does check-in mean?
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It means we give our passports and tickets to the airline and they give us our boarding passes.
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And then we go to the airplane?
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Almost.
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After check-in, we go through security.
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What's security?
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People check your bags to make sure there's nothing dangerous.
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Like toy swords?
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Exactly.
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So, no toy swords today, okay?
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Okay, but I have a toy car.
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That's fine.
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Cars are safe.
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Good morning.
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Where are you flying today?
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Good morning.
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We're flying to San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Great.
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May I have your passports, please?
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Here you go.
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Four passports.
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Thank you.
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Any checked luggage?
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Yes, these two big suitcases.
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All right.
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Please place them on the scale.
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Ugh, this one might be over the limit.
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Let's see.
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Hmm, 24 kilograms.
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That's fine.
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Oh, good.
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I thought it was heavier.
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And here are your boarding passes.
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Gate 22, boarding starts at 9.30.
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Thank you so much.
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Thanks.
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Mom, what's a boarding pass?
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It's a small card that shows your seat and gate number.
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Without it, you can't get on the plane.
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Oh, like a ticket to the sky.
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Exactly!
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Mine says window seat.
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What's that?
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It means you can sit by the window and see the clouds.
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Yes!
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I want to see the clouds.
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Oh, no!
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look at this line.
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Don't worry, it moves fast.
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Why do we take off our shoes?
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For security.
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They check everything carefully.
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Even shoes?
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Even shoes.
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Safety first.
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Please remove any metal items.
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Watches, belts, coins.
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Oh, right.
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My earrings, too?
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No, that's fine.
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Look!
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I'm flying already!
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Save that energy for the real flight, buddy.
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Finally!
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We can sit down.
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Coffee time.
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Definitely.
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I'll get coffee.
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Kids, what do you want?
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A sandwich, please.
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French fries.
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One sandwich and one fries.
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Coming up.
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Here we go.
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Breakfast number two.
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Thank you, Mom.
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Mmm, these fries are so good.
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Careful.
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Don't spill them on your shirt.
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Too late!
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Vacation mode already!
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Mom, what's Costa Rica like?
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It's warm, green, and full of nature.
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You'll see rainforests, beaches, animals everywhere.
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Do they have monkeys there?
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Yes, lots of monkeys.
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And colorful birds, too.
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Can we swim every day?
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Every single day, if you want.
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I just hope we didn't forget anything important.
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Hmm.
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Wait.
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Did we pack the sunscreen?
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Uh-oh.
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I think I left it on the kitchen counter.
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Oh, no, David.
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We'll burn under the tropical sun.
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Don't worry.
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We'll buy some after we land.
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You always say that.
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And it always works out, doesn't it?
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Maybe.
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You're lucky, you know that?
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Daddy is always lucky.
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That's because I married your mom.
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Oh, stop it!
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Attention!
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Passengers flying to San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Boarding will begin at gate 22 in 10 minutes.
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Oh, that's us!
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Time to go!
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Yay!
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We're going to Costa Rica!
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Let's run!
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Wait.
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No running.
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We'll get there on time.
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Okay, family, passports and boarding passes ready.
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Check.
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Check.
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Check.
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All right, Team Costa Rica, let's fly.
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Next stop, adventure.
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Okay, everyone buckled up?
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Seatbelts on, ready for takeoff.
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I can see the wing from here.
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Me too!
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It's so big!
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Good morning, everyone.
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Please keep your seatbelts fastened as we prepare for takeoff.
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Whoa!
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We're going fast!
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Hold on, sweetie.
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We're lifting off.
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Look!
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The ground's getting smaller.
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And there we go, up in the clouds.
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They're doing great.
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I was worried Peter might get scared.
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He's more curious than scared.
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True.
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And Anna's too busy watching that cartoon to notice the bumps.
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Would you like something to drink?
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Yes, please.
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Orange juice for the kids.
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Coffee for us.
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Maybe a small pack of cookies, too.
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Thank you.
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These cookies are so tiny.
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I like airplane snacks.
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Everything's small up here, but fun, right?
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Especially when you don't have to cook.
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What was that?
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Just a little turbulence, honey,
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like driving on a bumpy road.
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Oh, then we're okay.
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It feels like a roller coaster.
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Exactly.
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See?
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All good now.
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Can I look out the window again?
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Sure.
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Look, the clouds look like cotton candy.
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I want to eat one.
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Save that for Costa Rica, buddy.
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Real candy there.
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Ladies and gentlemen, we'll be landing shortly in San Jose.
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Please fasten your seatbelts.
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Hear that?
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We're almost there.
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Finally!
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I can't wait to see the monkeys!
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First, let's see if all our luggage arrives.
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We did it!
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We didn't crash!
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That's not something you say out loud, Peter.
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But yes, we did it.
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There are so many people waiting.
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Look!
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That man has a sign with letters.
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Let's see.
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Davis family?
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That's not us.
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Wait, what's that one?
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Emmy Watson?
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Oh, no. Close.
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But my name's Emma, not Emmy.
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Hello.
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Are you the Emmy Watson family?
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Almost.
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It's Emma, not Emmy.
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But yes, that's us.
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Oh, sorry.
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Sorry, my mistake.
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Welcome to Costa Rica.
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He wrote your name wrong, Mom.
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That's okay, sweetheart.
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Now we have a funny story to tell.
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At least he found us.
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Yes, yes.
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Please follow me.
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The car is outside.
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Feel that air.
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It's so warm and soft.
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It smells like flowers.
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I hear birds.
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Are those parrots?
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Maybe.
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We'll find out soon.
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Welcome to Costa Rica, my friends.
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Hotel Blue Horizon, right?
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That's right.
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Thank you.
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I can't wait to swim!
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And see the rainforest!
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One adventure at a time, you two.
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Let's get to the hotel first.
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Agreed.
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After all that flying, I just want a bed.
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You and me both.
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We made it.
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We sure did.
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Costa Rica!
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Our new adventure!
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And that's the first day of our family's big adventure.
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From the morning rush to the airport chaos,
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somehow we made it here.
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What happens next?
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Well, let's just say there are still a few surprises waiting for us in Costa Rica.
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Stay with us on this journey and join our little adventures full of fun,
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laughter, and maybe a few oops moments along the way.
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If you enjoyed today's story,
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so you won't miss the next part of our Costa Rica adventure.
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About This Lesson
In this engaging lesson, you will practice listening and comprehension skills through a lively family scenario as they prepare for a trip to the airport. This transcript includes common phrases and interactions that occur when traveling, making it an excellent resource for English learners at the A2 level. By focusing on familial conversations, you will gain insights into everyday language usage, improving both your understanding and your ability to respond in similar situations.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Overslept - To sleep longer than intended
- Airport - The place where planes take off and land
- Passengers - People traveling in an aircraft
- Snacks - Light food you can eat quickly
- Checklist - A list to ensure you have everything you need
- Pack - To put items into a bag in preparation for travel
- Taxi - A car service for hire
- Excited - A feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness
Practice Tips
To make the most of this listening practice, you can apply the shadowing technique. This method involves listening to the audio while simultaneously speaking along with it. Start by listening to a short segment of the transcript at a time. Focus on how words and phrases are pronounced. You can use a shadowing app or simply play the video repeatedly.
When practicing shadow speech, pay attention to the intonation and rhythm of the speakers. The tone in this family conversation is casual and lively, reflecting both excitement and urgency. Use these characteristics in your own speaking practice to sound more natural.
To further enhance your skills, repeat each line after the speaker. Don’t hesitate to pause the audio if you need more time to formulate your responses. Doing this regularly will help you achieve fluency and confidence in your speaking abilities. As you progress, challenge yourself with longer sections of the transcript. Remember, the goal is to integrate these phrases into your everyday vocabulary while making the practice enjoyable!
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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