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In this lesson, we will listen to a simple story in English.
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It is perfect for all the participants and for those who have a intermediate level.
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First, we will listen to the story with the subtitles in English.
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Then, we will listen to the subtitles in English and the translation in Italian.
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Finally, we will listen to the story one last time, without subtitles and without translation.
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In the end, we will answer three simple questions and repeat the vocabulary.
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Surprise on the road.
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Mary is 30 years old with beautiful dark hair and warm brown eyes.
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She is a stunning woman.
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Today she is wearing a beautiful red dress.
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She is going to a beauty contest in another city.
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It is a big day for her.
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Mary tries to order a taxi, but she can't.
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Right now, no drivers are available.
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She decides to drive her car.
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The road to the beauty contest goes through a desert.
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There aren't many cars here.
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The sun is hot and the desert is peaceful.
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While Mary is driving, she hears a loud noise.
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Oh no, her car has a flat tire.
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She feels worried.
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She doesn't know how to change a tire.
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Mary looks around.
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The desert is vast and empty.
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What can she do?
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She decides to ask for help.
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She waits for another car to pass by.
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After a while, a car comes.
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Mary waves her hands to ask for help.
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The car stops.
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A young man in a suit gets out.
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He sees Mary and her car.
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Do you need help?
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He asks.
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Mary is happy and says yes.
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The man knows how to change the tire.
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He works quickly and replaces the flat tire with a spare one.
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Mary is very grateful.
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Thank you so much, she says.
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The man smiles and says, no problem.
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Be careful on the road.
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Then he leaves.
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Mary continues her journey.
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Despite the delay, she feels relieved and hopeful that she'll still make it to the contest in time.
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Mary arrives at the beauty contest venue.
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The place is grand.
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She feels nervous, but excited.
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She goes inside and quickly changes into her stunning pink dress.
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She feels confident.
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Her heart races as she gets ready.
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Mary steps onto the stage with all the other contestants.
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They smile, showing off their dresses and poses.
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The crowd cheers as they introduce themselves.
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As she walks down the aisle, everyone is stunned by her amazing look.
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Mary feels proud and walks with grace.
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The judges announce the winner.
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To Mary's surprise, her name is called.
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She smiles widely, overwhelmed with happiness.
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After the contest, Mary spots the man who changed her tire in the audience.
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They exchange smiles, and he waves.
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They walk toward each other, eager to talk.
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Mary and the man leave the contest together.
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They talk and laugh, enjoying the moment.
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It feels like the beginning of something special.
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Guarda storie coinvolgenti in inglese e impara l 'inglese in modo efficace.
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Immergiti in una storia e impara senza sforzo.
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Clicca su qualsiasi parola e scopri subito la traduzione.
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E trasforma ogni parola in una flashcard video interattiva.
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Ogni storia ti avvicina un po' di più all 'inglese.
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E ogni parola salvata torna al momento giusto, così non la dimentichi.
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Vai subito su storytimepremium .com .it e prova la nostra lezione gratuita.
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Ora ascoltiamo la storia con la traduzione.
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Prova a ripetere dopo il narratore.
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Sorpresa sulla strada.
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Mary ha trenta anni with beautiful dark hair con dei bei capelli scuri and warm brown eyes
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e caldi occhi marroni She is a stunning woman È una donna stupenda Today,
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she is wearing a beautiful red dress.
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Oggi indossa un bellissimo vestito rosso.
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She is going to a beauty contest.
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Sta andando a un concorso di bellezza.
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In another city. In un 'altra città.
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It is a big day for her.
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È un giorno importante per lei.
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Mary tries to order a taxi.
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Mary cerca di ordinare un taxi.
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But she can't.
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Right now, no drivers are available.
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She decides to drive her car.
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Decide di guidare la sua macchina.
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The contest goes through a desert.
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La strada per il concorso di bellezza attraversa un deserto.
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There aren't many cars here.
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Non ci sono molte macchine qui.
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The sun is hot.
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Il sole è caldo And the desert is peaceful E il deserto è tranquillo While Mary is driving
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Mentre Mary sta guidando She hears a loud noise Sente un rumore forte Oh no,
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her car has a flat tire Oh no,
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la sua macchina ha una gomma a terra She feels worried Si sente preoccupata.
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She doesn't know how to change a tire.
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Non sa come cambiare una gomma.
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Mary looks around.
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Mary si guarda intorno.
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The desert is vast and empty.
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Il deserto è vasto e vuoto.
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What can she do?
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Cosa può fare?
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She decides to ask for help.
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Decide di chiedere aiuto.
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She waits for another car to pass by.
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Aspetta che passi un 'altra macchina.
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After a while, a car comes.
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Dopo un po', arriva una macchina.
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Mary waves her hands to ask for help.
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Mary facendo con le mani per chiedere aiuto.
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The car stops.
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La macchina si ferma.
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A young man in a suit gets out.
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Un giovane in abito scende.
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He sees Mary and her car.
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Vede Mary e la sua macchina.
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Do you need help?
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He asks.
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Ha bisogno di aiuto?
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Chiede.
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Mary is happy and says yes.
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Mary è felice e dice di sì.
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The man knows how to change the tire.
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L 'uomo sa come cambiare la gomma.
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He works quickly.
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Lavora velocemente.
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And replaces the flat tire with a spare one.
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e sostituisce la gomma a terra con quella di scorta.
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Mary is very grateful.
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Mary è molto grata.
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Thank you so much, she says.
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Grazie mille, dice.
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The man smiles and says.
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L 'uomo sorride e dice.
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No problem.
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Be careful on the road.
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Nessun problema.
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Faccia attenzione sulla strada.
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Then he leaves.
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Poi se ne va.
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Mary continues her journey.
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Mary continua il suo viaggio.
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Despite the delay.
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Nonostante il ritardo, she feels relieved and hopeful.
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Si sente sollevata e fiduciosa di arrivare ancora in tempo al concorso.
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Mary arriva alla sede del concorso di bellezza.
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Il posto è grandioso.
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She feels nervous, but excited.
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Si sente nervosa, ma è emozionata.
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She goes inside.
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Entra.
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And quickly changes into her stunning pink dress.
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E indossa rapidamente il suo splendido vestito rosa.
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She feels confident.
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Si sente sicura di sé.
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Her heart races as she gets ready.
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Il cuore le batte forte mentre si prepara.
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Mary steps onto the stage.
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Mary sale sul palco.
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Insieme a tutte le altre concorrenti.
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They smile.
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Sorridono.
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Showing off their dresses and poses.
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Mettendo in mostra i loro abiti e le loro pose.
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The crowd cheers as they introduce themselves.
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Il pubblico esulta mentre si presentano.
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As she walks down the aisle.
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Mentre cammina lungo la passerella.
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Everyone is stunned by her amazing look.
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Tutti rimangono stupiti dal suo aspetto meraviglioso.
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Mary feels proud and walks with grace.
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Mary si sente orgogliosa e cammina con eleganza.
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The judges announce the winner.
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I giudici annunciano la vincitrice.
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To Mary's surprise, her name is called.
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Con sorpresa di Mary, viene chiamato il suo nome.
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She smiles widely.
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Sorride ampiamente.
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Overwhelmed with happiness.
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travolta dalla felicità.
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After the contest Mary spots the man who changed her tire in the audience.
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Mary vede tra il pubblico l 'uomo che le ha cambiato la gomma.
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They exchange smiles and he waves.
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Si scambiano un sorriso e lui la saluta con la mano.
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They walk toward each other, eager to talk.
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Camminano l 'uno verso l 'altra, desiderosi di parlare.
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Mary and the man leave the contest together.
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Mary e l 'uomo lasciano insieme il concorso.
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They talk and laugh.
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Parlano e ridono.
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Godendosi il momento.
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Sembra l 'inizio di qualcosa di speciale.
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Ora ascolteremo la storia un 'ultima volta, senza sottotitoli e senza traduzione.
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prize on the road.
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Mary is 30 years old with beautiful dark hair and warm brown eyes.
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She is a stunning woman.
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Today she is wearing a beautiful red dress.
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She is going to a beauty contest in another city.
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It is a big day for her.
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Mary tries to order a taxi, but she can't.
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Right now, no drivers are available.
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She decides to drive her car.
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The road to the beauty contest goes through a desert.
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There aren't many cars here.
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The sun is hot and the desert is peaceful.
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While Mary is driving, she hears a loud noise.
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Oh no!
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Her car has a flat tire.
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She feels worried.
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She doesn't know how to change a tire.
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Mary looks around.
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The desert is vast and empty.
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What can she do?
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She decides to ask for help.
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She waits for another car to pass by.
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After a while, a car comes.
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Mary waves her hands to ask for help.
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The car stops.
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A young man in a suit gets out.
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He sees Mary and her car.
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Do you need help?
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He asks.
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Mary is happy and says yes.
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The man knows how to change the tire.
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He works quickly and replaces the flat tire with a spare one.
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Mary is very grateful.
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Thank you so much, she says.
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The man smiles and says, no problem.
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Be careful on the road.
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Then he leaves.
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Mary continues her journey.
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Despite the delay, she feels relieved and hopeful that she'll still make it to the contest in time.
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Mary arrives at the beauty contest venue.
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The place is grand.
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She feels nervous, but excited.
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She goes inside and quickly changes into her stunning pink dress.
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She feels confident.
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Her heart races as she gets ready.
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Mary steps onto the stage with all the other contestants.
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They smile, showing off their dresses and poses.
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The crowd cheers as they introduce themselves.
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As she walks down the aisle, everyone is stunned by her amazing look.
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Mary feels proud and walks with grace.
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The judges announce the winner.
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To Mary's surprise, her name is called.
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She smiles widely, overwhelmed with happiness.
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After the contest, Mary spots the man who changed her tire in the audience.
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They exchange smiles, and he waves.
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They walk toward each other, eager to talk.
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Mary and the man leave the contest together.
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They talk and laugh, enjoying the moment.
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It feels like the beginning of something special.
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I turn it on and a voice says...
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E se ogni parola che non conosci potesse diventare una flashcard senza interrompere la storia.
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I told her she didn't understand.
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Non hai solo scoperto una parola.
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Hai salvato il momento in cui l 'hai incontrata.
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Perché una parola è molto più facile da ricordare quando la tua mente la associa a una storia.
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This is the best day of my life.
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E quando vuoi fare un passo in più, I want to play.
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Her mother was silent for a moment.
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The mountain is wild and uncaring.
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You don't have to have to translate it.
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You don't learn English in memory.
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You live.
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Storytime Premium .com .it Prova gratis.
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Bene, ora risponderemo a tre domande semplici e ripasseremo il vocabolario.
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Prova a rispondere alle domande nei commenti.
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Vestito rosso Beauty contest Concorso di bellezza Available Disponibile
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Desert Deserto Flat tire Gomma a terra vast and empty
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vasto e vuoto to ask for help chiedere aiuto suit abito hopeful
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speranzosa relieved Sollevata.
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Splendido vestito rosa.
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Tutti rimangono stupiti.
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Eleganza.
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Sorpresa!
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Inizio di qualcosa di speciale.
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Grazie per aver guardato questo video.
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Se ti è piaciuto, lascia un mi piace e iscriviti al nostro canale per altre lezioni di inglese.
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Non dimenticare di cliccare sulla campanella per ricevere una notifica quando pubblichiamo nuovi contenuti.
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Ci vediamo nel prossimo video e buon apprendimento!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 285 sentences and 1959 words to shadow. The speech runs for 27:06. The speaker talks slowly, about 72 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 61% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| tire verb | /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ | To become sleepy or weary. |
| desert noun | /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ | A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland. |
| vast adjective | /væst/ | Very large or wide (literally or figuratively). |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| pose verb | /poʊz/ | To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect. |
| hopeful adjective | /ˈhoʊpfl̩/ | feeling hope |
| relieve verb | /ɹɪˈliːv/ | To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. |
| happiness noun | /ˈhæpinɪs/ | The emotion of being happy; joy; elation. |
| delay noun | /dɪˈleɪ̯/ | A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| grateful adjective | /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ | Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful. |
| spare adjective | /spɛɚ/ | Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous. |
| announce verb | /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ | To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known. |
| cheers | /t͡ʃɪəz/ | A common toast used when drinking in company. |
| eager adjective | /ˈiɡɚ/ | Desirous; keen to do or obtain something. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out verb | To leave or escape. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| look around verb | To inspect a building or area. |
| show off verb | To exhibit the best attributes of something. |
| walk down verb | To continually advance (on an opponent) and punch (the opponent) in order to control the fight and dominate the opponent, while shrugging off the opponent's… |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is stunned · is called |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | those who have · man who changed |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will listen · will answer · she'll still make |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is wearing · is driving |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as aren't, can't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/, flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/
- Long words — get the stress right: intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like tire, desert, vast.
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.