Shadowing Practice: How to Call Customer Service in English Conversation Practice (A1–A2 Shadowing Practice) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Chill Talk English.
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Hi friends, today is a super useful episode for real life.
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Yes, today we practice English for calling customer service.
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That means you call a company and ask for help like for an order, your internet, your app, your bill, all that stuff.
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And I have to say I am not a brave caller.
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Henry is the kind of person who writes a message then deletes it then thinks about it for 2 days.
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That is true but we will make it easy.
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Short sentences, simple words, clear questions and we will do many many conversations.
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You can listen then repeat. Shadowing is great for speaking. One more thing, we will use polite, calm English even if you feel upset because polite English gets better results and it keeps your day peaceful.
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Okay, let's start. Conversation one. An order is late.
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I'll be the support agent first. You call me.
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Good morning. I need help with an order.
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Good morning. Thank you for calling Bright Line Support. This is Emma. How can I help you today?
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I bought a smartwatch last week, but it has not arrived.
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I'm sorry about that. Can you tell me your order number, please?
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Yes, it is BL2020419.
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Thank you. Let me check that for you.
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Okay. I see your package left our warehouse on Friday. The delivery company may have a delay.
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Oh, I see. I will contact the delivery company and email you an update today.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome. Is there anything else I can do for you?
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No, that's all. Thanks.
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Key line, it has not arrived.
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And can you tell me your order number?
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Very common.
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Conversation two, checking an account balance.
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Now you are the agent, Henry. Be confident.
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I will try. Hello, thank you for calling Bright Line Support. This is Henry speaking.
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Hi, I'd like to check my account balance.
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Sure. Can you share your account number, please?
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Yes, it's 771093.
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Thank you. For safety, can you tell me the email on your account?
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Yes, it's [email protected].
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Great. One moment, please. Beep. Your balance is 320 USD.
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Thanks. Can I also see my recent payments?
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Yes. Your last payment was on July 8th for 25 USD for a monthly plan.
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Perfect. That's all.
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Happy to help. Have a nice day.
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Key line for safety or for security.
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And one moment, please. It sounds polite. Conversation three. putting someone on hold.
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This one is super real. The agent needs time.
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Hi, my home internet keeps disconnecting.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I can help.
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First, I need to check your account. Can I put you on hold for a moment?
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Yes, that's fine.
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Thank you. Be thanks for waiting. I see a problem with your connection settings.
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I can refresh your connection now. It may take two or 3 minutes. Is now a good time?
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Yes, please do it now.
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Great. Please stay on the line. Beep.
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Okay, I refreshed it. Please restart your router and test the internet.
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All right, I'm restarting it now.
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No problem. I'm here.
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Key line, can I put you on hold for a moment?
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Also, thanks for waiting. Nice and friendly.
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Conversation four, transferring a call.
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Sometimes you need the billing team.
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Hello. I think there is a problem with my bill.
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I understand. The billing team can help you best. Can I transfer your call?
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Yes, please.
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Thank you. I'm transferring you now.
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Beat. Hello.
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Hi, this is Emma from billing. How can I help?
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Hi, my bill looks higher than usual. I can check. Can you tell me your account number and invoice number?
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Account number 71093.
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Invoice number INV55021.
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Thank you. Beat. I see the reason. There is a small unpaid amount from last month. So this month is higher.
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Oh, I didn't notice that. That's okay.
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We can offer a simple payment plan.
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Would you like to hear the options?
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Yes, please.
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Key line, can I transfer your call?
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And higher than usual. Great phrase.
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Conversation five, asking for tracking information.
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Many learners want the words tracking number.
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Hello. I want to check the status of my delivery. Sure. Can you give me your order number?
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Yes, it is BL2020988.
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Thanks, Beat. Your package shipped on August 2nd. It should arrive in 3 to 5 business days.
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Can I get the tracking number?
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Of course. Your tracking number is DL88301149.
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You can track it on our website.
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Great. Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation six. A product arrives damaged.
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This needs empathy.
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Hi, my blender arrived, but it is cracked.
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I'm really sorry to hear that. I understand that's frustrating.
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Yeah, I needed it for this week.
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We will fix this. I can send a replacement quickly. Can you send us a photo of the damage?
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Yes, I can do that.
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Thank you. When we get the photo, we will start the replacement right away.
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Okay. Thanks again. I'm sorry for the trouble. Key line. I understand that's frustrating.
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It sounds human, not robotic.
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Conversation seven. handling a complaint. Let's practice calm but serious English. Hello, I'm not happy with your service.
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I'm sorry you feel that way. Please tell me what happened.
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I contacted support twice, but my problem is still not fixed.
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I understand. Thank you for telling me.
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I will escalate this to a supervisor.
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What does escalate mean?
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It means we send it to a higher level, a more experienced person.
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Okay. A supervisor will call you within 3 hours with an update.
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All right. I hope it gets better.
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It will, and I appreciate your feedback.
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Conversation eight, app login problem.
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Password problems are so common.
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Hi, I cannot log in to my app.
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I'm sorry about that. What happens when you try?
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I enter my password, but it says it is wrong.
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No worries. Let's reset your password.
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What email did you use to sign up?
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I used [email protected].
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Thanks. I sent a password reset email.
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Please check your inbox. Also, check your spam folder.
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Okay, I will.
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If it still doesn't work, contact us again and we'll help.
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Key line. What happens when you try?
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Great question for details.
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Conversation nine, changing a shipping address.
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This one has a confirming line.
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Hello. I need to change my shipping address for my order.
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Sure. You want to update the shipping address, right?
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Yes, that's right.
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Please tell me the new address.
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88 River Road, apartment 5B, Lakeside City.
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Thank you. I updated it to 88 River Road, apartment 5B, Lakeside City.
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Perfect. Anything else I can help with?
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No, thank you.
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Key line. You want to write?
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It checks understanding.
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Conversation 10. Slow internet. Offering solutions.
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We give steps one by one.
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Hi, my internet is very slow today.
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I can help you troubleshoot. Are you free to try a few steps now? Yes, I have time.
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First, please restart your router, then test your speed again.
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Okay. If it is still slow, we can schedule a technician visit.
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That sounds good. I'll restart the router now.
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Great. Tell me how it goes.
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Conversation 11. Checking a refund.
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Refund English is important.
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Hello. I want to check my refund status.
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Sure. Can I have your order number?
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Yes. BL19907.
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Thank you. Beep. I see your refund was processed on Monday. It should return to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.
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Did you send a confirmation email?
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Yes. Please check your inbox and spam folder. If you don't see it, I can resend it.
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Okay. Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 12. Phone won't turn on.
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Simple tech support words.
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Hi, my new phone will not turn on.
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I'm sorry about that. What model is it?
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It's the Skyphone Mini.
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Thanks. When you press the power button, what do you see?
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The screen stays black. Nothing happens.
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Let's try a hard restart. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button for 10 seconds.
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Okay, I'm doing it now.
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Great. Oh, I see the logo now.
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Perfect. That means the phone is restarting. If the problem comes back, tell us and we will check it again.
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Thank you, Emma.
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Happy to help.
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Conversation 13. Updating account information like changing an email address. Hello. I need to change my email on my account.
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Sure. Can you tell me your account number?
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It's 71093.
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Thank you. For security, can you confirm your phone number on the account?
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Yes, it is 555184.
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Great. What is your new email address?
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[email protected].
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Done. I updated it to [email protected].
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Great. Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 14. Product recommendation.
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Let's help someone choose a laptop. New details, new prices.
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Hello. I want to buy a laptop, but I'm not sure which one is best.
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No problem. What will you use it for?
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Mostly office work. Sometimes I edit photos and short videos.
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In that case, I recommend the BrightBook Plus. It is fast and good for multitasking.
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What if I want something light to carry?
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Then the BrightBook Air is a good option. It is smaller and lighter.
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What are the price ranges?
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Breookbook Plus is usually 1,50 to,300 USD. Brebook Air is usually 750 to 950 USD.
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Okay, that helps a lot.
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Great. Take your time and choose what fits your life.
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Conversation 15. Cancelling an order.
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People worry about this. We keep it calm.
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Hi, I need to cancel an order I made today.
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I can help. What is your order number?
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B L21201. Thank you. Just a moment. Good news. It has not shipped yet, so I can cancel it now.
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Great. What about the refund?
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The refund will go back to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.
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Perfect. Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 16. After sales service, TV problem. Now we schedule a technician.
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Hello. My TV has sound, but the screen is black.
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I'm sorry to hear that. What model is your TV?
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It's the V-Max 50.
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Thank you. We may need to send a technician to check it. What day works for you?
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Saturday morning is good.
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Great. I scheduled a visit for Saturday morning. You will get a confirmation message soon.
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Thank you.
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Of course. Conversation 17. Order status update.
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When people are excited, they ask a lot.
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Hi, can I get an update on my order?
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Sure. What is your order number?
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BL21055.
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Thanks. Your order is being prepared now. It is expected to ship tomorrow.
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Will I get a tracking number? Yes, we will email it as soon as it ships.
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Great. Anything else today?
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No, that's it. Conversation 18.
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Replacing a product with a quality problem.
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Like headphones with one side not working, but we'll change the details.
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Hello. I bought wireless earbuds, but the left earbud has no sound.
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I'm sorry about that. I can help you replace them. Can you tell me your order number and purchase date?
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Order number BL200031.
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Purchase date was July 3rd.
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Thank you.
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Okay. I created a replacement request.
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We will send a new pair within 3 to 5 business days.
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Do I need to send the old pair back?
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Yes, we will email you a return label with simple instructions.
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Okay. Thanks. You're welcome.
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Conversation 19. Payment failed at checkout.
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This happens to everyone, even me.
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Hi, I can't complete my payment online.
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I'm sorry to hear that. What message do you see?
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It says payment failed. Try again.
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Okay. First, please check your card details and available balance.
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I checked. Everything looks correct.
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Thanks for checking. Please try clearing your browser cash or use a different browser.
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Okay. If it still fails, we can also offer another payment method like a bank transfer link.
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Great. I'll try a different browser first.
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Sounds good.
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Conversation 20. Laptop can't connect to Wi-Fi.
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We give stepbystep instructions.
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Hello. My laptop will not connect to Wi-Fi. I'm sorry about that. What model is it?
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It's a Brightbook Air.
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Thank you. What happens when you try to connect?
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It says can't connect to this network.
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Okay. First, please restart the laptop, then try again.
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I restarted it, but it still doesn't work.
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Thanks. Next, please reset your network settings. Go to settings, then network, then find network reset.
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Okay, I'm doing it now.
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Beat. Great. After the reset, restart one more time.
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Okay, now it connects.
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Wonderful. I'm glad it worked.
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Me, too. Thank you. Conversation 21.
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Asking for product information. New smartphone.
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Beginner friendly specs. Not too many hard words.
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Hi, I want to know about your newest phone.
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Sure. Our newest model is the Skyphone Pro. It is fast and the battery lasts a long time.
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What is the screen size?
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It has a 6.6 in display with bright colors.
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How much memory does it have?
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It comes with 8 GB or 12 GB of memory.
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Storage options are 128 GB and 256 GB.
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What colors can I choose?
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Black, white, and green.
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Nice. Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 22. Extending a warranty.
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Very practical for expensive items.
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Hello. I want to extend the warranty on my laptop.
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Sure. What model is it and when did you buy it?
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Breook Plus. I bought it last September.
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Thank you. Beat. Your warranty ends next month. You can extend it for 1 year for 95 USD or 2 years for 170 USD.
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I want the 2-year option.
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Great. I added the 2-year extended warranty. You will receive a confirmation email today.
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Perfect. Anything else?
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Conversation 23.
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Leaving feedback.
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Feedback can be kind and honest.
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Hi, I want to leave feedback about your service.
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Thank you. We appreciate that. What would you like to share?
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Your team is friendly, but your website is a little confusing. I can't find simple help pages fast.
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Thank you for the clear feedback. I will share it with our website team.
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Great. And thank you for taking the time to tell us.
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Conversation 24.
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Following up on an old issue when there is no answer yet.
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Hello. I reported an issue last week, but I did not get a reply.
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I'm sorry about the delay. Do you have a case number? Yes. Case number C90814.
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Thank you. I see your case is with our technical team now. I will message them and get back to you today.
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Okay. I really hope it is fixed soon.
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I understand. Thank you for your patience.
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Conversation 25.
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Subscribing to a new service. ending on something positive.
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Hello, I want to subscribe to your cloud storage service.
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Great. We have a few plans. How much storage do you need?
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Around 1 terabte.
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Our premium plan has 2 terab for $9.99 USD per month. It includes automatic backup and sync on multiple devices.
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That sounds good. Please sign me up.
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Done. You will get a confirmation email in a few minutes.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Okay. We did a lot today in a good way.
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You did great, Henry.
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Thank you. I feel like I can call customer service now. Maybe.
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And you listeners can take these conversations and practice them again.
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Repeat each line. Copy the rhythm. Also try changing the details, change the product, change the dates, change the numbers, keep the same English.
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Yes, that is real speaking practice.
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Thanks for listening to Chill Talk English.
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See you next time. Bye.
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About This Lesson

Navigating customer service calls in English can be a challenge, but this lesson makes it easy and effective for A1-A2 learners. Dive into real-life scenarios that empower you to communicate confidently when seeking help from a company. This video offers excellent English speaking practice, focusing on common situations like reporting a late order, checking your account balance, or troubleshooting internet issues.

You'll practice using short sentences, simple words, and clear questions, which are essential for effective communication. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using polite and calm English, even when you might feel frustrated, as this approach often yields better results. Through repeated listening and speaking, you'll improve your English fluency and gain the practical language skills needed for everyday interactions.

Specific grammar patterns covered include asking for information (e.g., "Can you tell me...?"), making requests (e.g., "I'd like to check..."), and responding politely. You'll also learn vital vocabulary related to orders, accounts, and technical support.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • I need help with an order.
    A direct and common way to state your reason for calling customer service.
  • It has not arrived.
    Use this phrase when discussing a delayed or missing package or delivery.
  • Can you tell me your order number, please?
    A very frequent request from support agents when they need to locate your details. Pay attention to the polite "please."
  • I'd like to check my account balance.
    A polite way to request information about your financial standing with a company.
  • For safety / For security.
    Agents often use these phrases when asking for personal details to verify your identity. Good for understanding context during pronunciation practice.
  • Can I put you on hold for a moment?
    A common phrase used by agents when they need time to look up information or consult with a colleague. Understanding this phrase is key for maintaining English fluency in real conversations.
  • One moment, please.
    A polite way for an agent to ask you to wait briefly, or for you to indicate you need a moment.
  • Is there anything else I can do for you?
    A standard closing question from customer service to ensure all your needs are met.

Practice Tips for This Video

This video is perfectly designed for the shadowing technique. Here are some specific tips to maximize your learning:

  1. Focus on Tone and Politeness: The speakers emphasize being polite and calm. Practice matching their tone, especially when making requests or explaining a problem. This is crucial for real-world interactions and can significantly impact the outcome of your call.
  2. Match Speaking Speed: The conversations in this video are at a natural, moderate pace suitable for A1-A2 learners. Try to match the speed of both the customer and the agent. This helps build momentum and confidence in your English speaking practice.
  3. Intonation for Questions: Pay close attention to the rising intonation used for questions like "How can I help you today?" or "Can you tell me your order number, please?". Accurate intonation is vital for clear communication and can greatly improve your pronunciation practice.
  4. Role-Playing Both Parts: Don't just shadow the customer. Practice shadowing the agent's lines as well. This helps you understand how customer service works from both sides and prepares you for varied conversations. This is excellent practice for modules like the IELTS speaking test, which often involves role-play scenarios.
  5. Practice Pauses and Fillers: Notice where speakers pause naturally or use small filler words like "Okay" or "Oh, I see." Integrating these natural breaks into your speech will make your English sound more authentic and contribute to better English fluency.

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.

How to Practice Effectively on ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choose your video: Pick a YouTube video with clear, natural English speech. TED Talks, BBC News, movie scenes, podcasts, or IELTS sample answers all work great. Paste the URL into the search bar. Start with shorter videos (under 5 minutes) and content you find genuinely interesting — motivation matters.
  2. Listen first, understand the context: On your first pass, keep the speed at 1x and just listen. Don't try to repeat yet. Focus on understanding the meaning, picking up new vocabulary, and noticing how the speaker stresses words, links sounds, and uses pauses.
  3. Set up Shadowing mode:
    • Wait Mode: Choose +3s or +5s — after each sentence plays, the video pauses automatically so you have time to repeat it out loud. Choose Manual if you want full control and press Next yourself after each repetition.
    • Sub Sync: YouTube subtitles sometimes appear slightly ahead or behind the audio. Use ±100ms to align them perfectly so you can follow along accurately.
  4. Shadow out loud (the core practice): This is where the real work happens. As soon as a sentence plays — or during the pause — repeat it out loud, clearly and confidently. Don't just mouth the words: mirror the speaker's exact rhythm, stress, pitch, and connected speech. Aim to sound like a shadow of the speaker, not just a word-by-word recitation. Use the Repeat feature to drill the same sentence multiple times until it feels natural.
  5. Scale up the challenge: Once a passage feels comfortable, push your limits. Increase speed to <code>1.25x</code> or even <code>1.5x</code> to train high-speed language reflexes. Or set Wait Mode to <code>Off</code> for continuous shadowing — the most advanced and rewarding mode. Consistent daily practice of 15–30 minutes will produce noticeable results within weeks.

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