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Hello English learners.
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Are you ready to improve your English skills?
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Today we'll guide you through an effective and engaging way to practice.
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First, we'll start with a listening exercise.
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Pay close attention to the conversation between Miriam and James and try to understand as much as possible.
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Let's get started.
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Man, there's nothing good on TV today.
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I've already watched all my DVDs.
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Honestly, I don't really feel like watching TV anyway.
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It's just the same old shows and series we've already seen a million times.
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It's just not fun anymore.
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We could stream a movie.
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There's a huge selection of new ones.
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I'm sure we'll find something interesting.
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I don't really feel like watching a movie either.
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I'd rather do something more active, maybe go outside and get some fresh air.
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I don't know.
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It's pretty cozy in here.
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You've been glued to your phone almost all day yesterday.
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Don't you think your eyes and your brain could use a break?
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Some fresh air would do you good.
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Ugh, fine.
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Let's go for a walk then.
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We haven't done that in a while.
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A walk?
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Isn't it way too hot for that right now?
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Why do you always shoot down my ideas?
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You keep rejecting my suggestions, but you're not coming up with anything better.
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Oh, come on.
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Remember last week when we went for a walk?
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You ended up with a massive sunburn, and then you covered your whole face in that after-sun lotion.
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How about we cool off at the outdoor pool instead?
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We'll put on plenty of sunscreen so you won't get burned this time.
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It'll be fun, I promise.
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That's a great idea. But you know me?
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I can't stay at the outdoor pool for more than an hour because of the sun.
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My skin is super sensitive.
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No worries, I get it.
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We could go to the indoor pool instead.
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The water slides there are awesome.
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Or we could just relax in the hot tub.
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Honestly, swimming isn't really what I'm in the mood for today.
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I'm already starving.
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If I don't eat something soon, I'll probably pass out from hunger.
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Oh, so you're just hungry.
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Right next to the pool, there's this amazing Greek restaurant.
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The food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is great too.
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They have super fresh ingredients and everything's at really good prices.
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I had no idea there was a Greek place there.
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When did you go?
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I discovered it when my friend Tessa came to visit.
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I've been wanting to take you there for a while.
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Perfect.
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So let's eat first, then go swimming.
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What should we do after that?
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I was thinking we could head back home.
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Actually, I'd rather stay out for a bit once it cools down.
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Can't we enjoy this beautiful weather a bit more?
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How about we explore the old town afterward?
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Maybe we'll find a nice cafe.
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Sounds good.
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I'm in.
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Oh, and I was thinking of inviting Martin over in the evening.
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We want to try out this new game I bought.
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That's cool with you, right?
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You could be a little more social, you know?
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Have you thought about what I'm going to do while you guys are gaming?
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If we play a board game instead, I could join in too.
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I haven't played board games in ages.
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Isn't that a little boring?
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Boring?
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Not when I'm playing.
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You know I make everything more fun.
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Oh, right.
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I forgot you're the life of the party, Miriam.
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All right, let's get going then.
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Otherwise, it'll be dark by the time we get to the old town.
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Hey, could you pack a towel for me?
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Sure, I'll do it.
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You'd forget it again, just like last time.
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I didn't forget.
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You were the one who forgot your flip-flops.
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Important vocabulary and expressions. To stream.
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To watch videos or movies online through the internet.
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We could stream a movie.
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There's a huge selection of new ones.
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Let's stream the live concert tonight on YouTube.
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To feel like doing something
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To have a desire or interest in doing something I don't really feel like watching a movie either.
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Do you feel like going out for dinner tonight?
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To come up with To think of or create something, usually an idea or plan.
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You keep rejecting my suggestions, but you're not coming up with anything better.
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She came up with an amazing idea for the party theme.
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To go for a walk.
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To take a walk outside for leisure or exercise.
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Remember last week when we went for a walk?
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We decided to go for a walk in the park after lunch.
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Sunburn.
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Skin damage caused by too much sun exposure, often turning red or peeling.
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You ended up with a massive sunburn, and then you covered your whole face in that aftersun lotion.
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He got a terrible sunburn after spending all day at the beach.
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Outdoor Pool A swimming pool located outside, exposed to the sun and weather.
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But you know me, I can't stay at the outdoor pool for more than an hour because of the sun.
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The outdoor pool was so refreshing on a hot summer day.
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Sensitive Easily affected by something, especially in terms of skin or emotions.
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My skin is super sensitive.
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She's sensitive to criticism, so be careful how you phrase things.
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Indoor pool A swimming pool located inside.
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We could go to the indoor pool instead.
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The indoor pool was warm and perfect for swimming on a cold day.
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To be in the mood for something.
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To feel like doing something, to have the desire for a specific activity.
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Honestly, swimming isn't really what I'm in the mood for today.
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I'm not in the mood for cooking tonight.
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Let's just order takeout.
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Starving Very hungry I'm already starving.
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After the long hike, we were all starving and couldn't wait to eat.
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Board Game A game played on a special board, often with pieces or cards.
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I haven't played board games in ages.
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Isn't that a little boring?
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Monopoly is a classic board game that can last for hours.
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Man, there's nothing good on TV today.
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I've already watched all my DVDs.
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Honestly, I don't really feel like watching TV anyway.
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It's just the same old shows and series we've already seen a million times.
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It's just not fun anymore.
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We could stream a movie.
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There's a huge selection of new ones.
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I'm sure we'll find something interesting.
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I don't really feel like watching a movie either.
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I'd rather do something more active.
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Maybe go outside and get some fresh air.
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I don't know.
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It's pretty cozy in here.
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You've been glued to your phone almost all day yesterday.
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Don't you think your eyes and your brain could use a break?
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Some fresh air would do you good.
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Ugh, fine.
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Let's go for a walk then.
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We haven't done that in a while.
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A walk?
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Isn't it way too hot for that right now?
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Why do you always shoot down my ideas?
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You keep rejecting my suggestions, but you're not coming up with anything better.
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Oh, come on.
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Remember last week when we went for a walk?
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You ended up with a massive sunburn, and then you covered your whole face in that after-sun lotion.
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How about we cool off at the outdoor pool instead?
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We'll put on plenty of sunscreen so you won't get burned this time.
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It'll be fun, I promise.
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That's a great idea.
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But you know me, I can't stay at the outdoor pool for more than an hour because of the sun.
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My skin is super sensitive.
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No worries, I get it.
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We could go to the indoor pool instead.
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The water slides there are awesome.
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Or we could just relax in the hot tub.
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Honestly, swimming isn't really what I'm in the mood for today.
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I'm already starving.
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If I don't eat something soon, I'll probably pass out from hunger.
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Oh, so you're just hungry.
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Right next to the pool, there's this amazing Greek restaurant.
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The food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is great, too.
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They have super fresh ingredients, and everything's at really good prices.
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I had no idea there was a Greek place there.
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When did you go?
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I discovered it when my friend Tessa came to visit.
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I've been wanting to take you there for a while.
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Perfect.
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So let's eat first, then go swimming.
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What should we do after that?
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I was thinking we could head back home.
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Actually, I'd rather stay out for a bit once it cools down.
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Can't we enjoy this beautiful weather a bit more?
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How about we explore the old town afterward?
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Maybe we'll find a nice cafe.
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Sounds good, I'm in.
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Oh, and I was thinking of inviting Martin over in the evening.
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We want to try out this new game I bought.
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That's cool with you, right?
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You could be a little more social, you know?
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Have you thought about what I'm going to do while you guys are gaming?
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If we play a board game instead, I could join in too.
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I haven't played board games in ages.
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Isn't that a little boring?
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Boring?
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Not when I'm playing.
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You know I make everything more fun.
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Oh, right.
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I forgot you're the life of the party, Miriam.
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All right, let's get going then.
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Otherwise, it'll be dark by the time we get to the old town.
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Hey, could you pack a towel for me?
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Sure, I'll do it.
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You'd forget it again, just like last time.
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I didn't forget.
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You were the one who forgot your flip-flops.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 197 sentences and 1609 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:33. The speaker talks at a steady 139 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| outdoor adjective | /aʊtˈdɔː/ | Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air. |
| sensitive adjective | /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ | Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses. |
| mood noun | /muːd/ | A mental or emotional state, composure. |
| indoor adjective | /ˈɪndoɹ/ | Situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within, the interior of a building. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| starve verb | /stɑɹv/ | To die because of lack of food or of not eating. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| suggestion noun | /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ | Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for) |
| atmosphere noun | /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ | The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body. |
| afterwards adverb | /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ | At a later or succeeding time; after that; |
| discover verb | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | To find or learn something for the first time. |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| slide noun | /ˈslaɪ̯d/ | An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| come up with verb | To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it. | |
| cool down verb | /kuːl ˈdaʊn/ | To become cooler; to be reduced in temperature. |
| try out verb | To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been wanting |
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If I don't eat something soon, I'll probably |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've already watched · we've already seen · You've been glued |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | You've been glued |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 86 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, exposure /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, leisure /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
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 swim, outdoor, sensitive.
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.