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Dialogue 1 Are you reading a tragedy?
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Dialogue 1 Are you reading a tragedy?
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No, I'm not.
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Are you reading a science fiction story?
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No, I'm not.
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What are you reading?
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I'm reading a cookbook.
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Past tense regular.
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I walked home.
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You cleaned the store.
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We played at the park.
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We talked at the coffee shop.
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They jumped into the river.
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She studied at school.
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He cooked at the restaurant.
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What did you do yesterday?
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I walked home.
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What did you do yesterday?
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I cleaned the store.
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What did he do yesterday?
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He cooked at the restaurant.
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What did she do yesterday?
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She studied at school.
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What did you do yesterday?
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We played at the park.
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What did you do yesterday?
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We talked at the coffee shop.
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What did they do yesterday?
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They jumped into the river.
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Did you walk to the store?
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No, I didn't.
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Did he cook at the restaurant?
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Yes, he did.
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Did she play at school?
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No, she didn't Did you play at the park?
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Yes, we did Did you walk to the coffee shop?
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No, we didn't Did they jump into the river?
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Yes, they did Did you lock the door?
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Yes, I did.
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When did he walk to school?
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He walked to school at 8 o'clock.
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When did you cook dinner?
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I cooked dinner at 6 o'clock.
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When did you clean your room?
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I cleaned my room last week.
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When did he wash his car?
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He washed his car yesterday.
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When did she type the report?
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She typed it last night.
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Dialogue 2 What did you do last night?
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I play football with my friends.
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Was it fun?
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It was very fun.
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And what did you do?
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I cooked dinner for my family.
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What did you cook?
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I cooked pasta and soup.
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Past tense.
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Irregular.
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I ran home.
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You swam at home He slept at the hotel She drank at the pub We ate at the restaurant You bought food at the store They sang at the church Did you swim at the park?
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No, I didn't.
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I swam at home.
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Did he sleep at the hotel?
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Yes, he did.
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Did she drink at the restaurant?
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No, she didn't.
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She drank at the pub.
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Did you eat at the restaurant?
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Yes, we did.
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Did you buy food at the mall?
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No, we didn't.
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We bought food at the store.
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Did they sing at the church?
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Yes, they did.
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Did he drive home?
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No, he didn't.
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He walked.
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Did you eat breakfast?
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Yes, I did.
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Where did you swim yesterday?
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I swam at the park.
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Where did he sleep?
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He slept at the hotel.
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Where did she drink?
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She drank at the pub.
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Where did you eat?
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We ate at the restaurant.
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Where did you buy food?
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We bought food at the store.
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Where did they sing?
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They sang at the church.
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Where did you go this morning?
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I went to the market.
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When did you buy a car?
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I bought a car yesterday.
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When did you sell your car?
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I sold my car last week.
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When did they come?
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They came last week.
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When did he eat?
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He ate at 1 o'clock.
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What did you buy at the market?
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I bought some chicken and vegetables.
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What did they do yesterday?
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They went to the beach.
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What did she study?
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She studied biology.
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What did he say?
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He said no.
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Dialogue 3 What did you do yesterday?
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I went to see a movie.
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What did you see?
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I saw Star Wars.
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Was it good?
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Yes, it was very exciting.
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What did you do?
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I went to eat with my family.
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Where did you go?
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We went to Sizzlers.
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Was the food good?
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Yes, it was good.
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Dialogue 4 What did you do today, John?
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I went to the library and I read some books.
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What did you read?
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I read about dinosaurs.
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Did you eat lunch?
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Yes, I did.
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What did you eat?
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I ate pizza.
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Was it good?
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Yes, it was.
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Future Tense Going To I am going to go home tomorrow.
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I am going home tomorrow.
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You are going to go to school next week.
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You are going to school next week.
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He is going to go to the store tonight.
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He is going to the store tonight.
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She is going to go to work tomorrow.
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She is going to work tomorrow.
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John is going to go to the park this afternoon.
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John is going to the park this afternoon.
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Mary is going to go to the mall this evening.
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Mary is going to the mall this evening.
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We are going to go to Paris next month.
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We are going to Paris next month.
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You are going to go to New York next Monday.
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You are going to New York next Monday.
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They are going to go to the restaurant on Saturday.
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They are going to the restaurant on Saturday.
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What are you going to do next week?
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I'm going to school.
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What are you going to do next month?
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We're going to Paris.
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What are you going to do next Monday?
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I'm going to New York.
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What are they going to do Saturday?
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They're going to the restaurant.
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What is he going to do tonight?
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He's going to the store.
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What is she going to do tomorrow?
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She's going to work.
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What is John going to do this evening?
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He's going to the park.
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What is Mary going to do this morning?
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She's going to the mall.
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When are you going to swim?
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I'm going to swim this afternoon.
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When are you going to go?
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We're going to go this evening.
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When are they going to work?
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They're going to work Tuesday evening.
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When is he going to play tennis?
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He's going to play tennis tonight.
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When is she going to sing?
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She's going to sing Saturday.
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When is John going home?
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John's going home next month.
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When is Mary going to come?
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Mary's going to come next year.
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Are you going to eat?
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Yes, I am.
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Is he going to swim?
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No, he isn't.
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Is she going to come?
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Yes, she is.
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Is John going to sing?
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No, he isn't.
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Is Mary going to play tennis?
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Yes, she is.
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Are you going to work?
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No, we aren't.
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Dialogue 5.
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What are you going to do tomorrow?
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I'm going to go play volleyball at the beach.
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Who are you going to go with?
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I'm going to go with my friends from the university.
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What are you going to do tomorrow?
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I'm going to stay home.
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Why are you going to stay home?
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Why don't you come with us?
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I'm going to do some work.
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Future Tense Will I will go home.
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You will come to school.
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He will play tennis.
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She will swim.
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John will run.
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Mary will go to work.
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We will sing.
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They will run.
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When will you come to school?
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I'll come to school tomorrow.
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When will he play tennis?
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He'll play tennis tonight.
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When will she swim?
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She'll swim next week.
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When will John run?
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John will run this afternoon.
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When will Mary go to work?
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Mary will go to work next week.
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When will you sing?
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We'll sing Tuesday evening.
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When will they run?
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They'll run tomorrow.
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Will you come to school?
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No, I will not.
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No, I won't.
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Will he play tennis?
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Yes, he will.
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Will she swim?
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No, she will not.
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No, she won't.
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Will John run?
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Yes, he will.
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Will Mary go to work?
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No, she will not.
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No, she won't.
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Will you sing?
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Yes, we will.
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Will they run?
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No, they will not.
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No, they won't.
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What will you do this morning?
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I'll go to school.
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What will he do tonight?
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He'll play tennis.
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What will she do next week?
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She'll swim.
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What will John do this afternoon?
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John will run.
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What will Mary do next month?
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Mary will go to work.
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What will you do Tuesday evening?
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We'll sing.
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What will they do tomorrow?
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They'll run.
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Like I like mountains.
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You like the beach.
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He likes the forest.
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She likes flowers.
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They like rivers.
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Do you like mountains?
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Yes, I do.
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Do they like mountains?
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No, they don't.
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Does he like the beach?
16:51.50 – 16:52.72 (1.2s)
266
No, he doesn't.
16:54.18 – 16:55.64 (1.5s)
267
Does she like flowers?
16:57.04 – 16:58.24 (1.2s)
268
Yes, she does.
16:59.66 – 17:01.32 (1.7s)
269
What kind of movies do you like?
17:09.34 – 17:11.96 (2.6s)
270
I like action movies.
17:13.40 – 17:14.74 (1.3s)
271
What kind of movies does she like?
17:16.78 – 17:19.98 (3.2s)
272
She likes scary movies.
17:21.26 – 17:23.02 (1.8s)
273
What kind of movies does he like?
17:25.70 – 17:28.30 (2.6s)
274
He likes dramatic movies.
17:29.64 – 17:31.38 (1.7s)
275
What kind of movies does Jane like?
17:33.40 – 17:36.28 (2.9s)
276
Jane likes science fiction movies.
17:37.62 – 17:39.98 (2.4s)
277
What kind of food do you like?
17:42.46 – 17:44.76 (2.3s)
278
I like Italian food.
17:46.26 – 17:47.72 (1.5s)
279
What kind of food does she like?
17:49.74 – 17:52.04 (2.3s)
280
She likes spicy food.
17:53.42 – 17:55.12 (1.7s)
281
What kind of food does he like?
17:57.04 – 17:59.46 (2.4s)
282
He likes Chinese food.
18:00.64 – 18:02.40 (1.8s)
283
What kind of food does Tom like?
18:04.60 – 18:07.40 (2.8s)
284
He likes all kinds of food.
18:08.44 – 18:10.38 (1.9s)
285
What do you like to eat for breakfast?
18:16.90 – 18:18.46 (1.6s)
286
I like to eat bread and drink coffee.
18:20.22 – 18:23.20 (3.0s)
287
What do you like to do on the weekends?
18:25.20 – 18:26.72 (1.5s)
288
I like to play badminton and go swimming.
18:28.60 – 18:31.74 (3.1s)
289
How do you like your eggs?
18:38.60 – 18:40.04 (1.4s)
290
I like them boiled.
18:41.20 – 18:42.38 (1.2s)
291
How do they like to travel?
18:43.94 – 18:45.54 (1.6s)
292
They like to travel by train.
18:46.68 – 18:48.46 (1.8s)
293
Who does she like?
18:54.92 – 18:56.38 (1.5s)
294
She likes Brad Pitt Who do they like?
18:57.60 – 19:01.94 (4.3s)
295
They like Madonna Do you like Brad Pitt?
19:03.38 – 19:12.66 (9.3s)
296
No Do you like Madonna?
19:13.98 – 19:17.34 (3.4s)
297
Of course.
19:18.48 – 19:19.40 (0.9s)
298
Do you like her?
19:20.42 – 19:21.56 (1.1s)
299
Yes, I do.
19:22.32 – 19:23.36 (1.0s)
300
Do you like them?
19:24.58 – 19:25.38 (0.8s)
301
Yes, I do, but I don't like their dog.
19:26.56 – 19:30.30 (3.7s)
302
Does she like you?
19:30.96 – 19:32.10 (1.1s)
303
Yes, she does.
19:33.80 – 19:35.32 (1.5s)
304
Does he like Susan?
19:37.02 – 19:38.32 (1.3s)
305
Yes, he does.
19:39.60 – 19:41.02 (1.4s)
306
Dialogue 6.
19:48.50 – 19:49.80 (1.3s)
307
Do you like school?
19:50.74 – 19:52.00 (1.3s)
308
Yes, I do.
19:52.86 – 19:53.98 (1.1s)
309
What do you study?
19:54.84 – 19:56.02 (1.2s)
310
I study business.
19:56.88 – 19:58.68 (1.8s)
311
Do you like business?
19:59.08 – 20:00.42 (1.3s)
312
Yes, of course.
20:01.42 – 20:02.56 (1.1s)
313
What do you like about it?
20:03.38 – 20:04.56 (1.2s)
314
I like the money.
20:06.02 – 20:07.02 (1.0s)
315
And do you like homework?
20:08.80 – 20:10.24 (1.4s)
316
No!
20:10.76 – 20:11.20 (0.4s)
317
Live.
20:17.56 – 20:18.16 (0.6s)
318
Where do you live?
20:21.54 – 20:22.76 (1.2s)
319
I live in Los Angeles.
20:23.96 – 20:25.22 (1.3s)
320
Where do you live?
20:26.82 – 20:28.08 (1.3s)
321
We live on First Street.
20:29.10 – 20:30.50 (1.4s)
322
Where do they live?
20:31.78 – 20:33.24 (1.5s)
323
They live on Pine Avenue.
20:34.32 – 20:35.88 (1.6s)
324
Where does he live?
20:37.42 – 20:38.72 (1.3s)
325
He lives in Tokyo.
20:39.80 – 20:40.78 (1.0s)
326
Where does she live?
20:42.14 – 20:43.82 (1.7s)
327
She lives in England.
20:44.62 – 20:45.76 (1.1s)
328
Do you live in Los Angeles?
20:51.76 – 20:53.68 (1.9s)
329
Yes, I do.
20:54.36 – 20:55.06 (0.7s)
330
Do you live on Main Street?
20:56.46 – 20:57.84 (1.4s)
331
No, we don't.
20:59.54 – 21:00.52 (1.0s)
332
Do they live on Pine Avenue?
21:02.08 – 21:03.84 (1.8s)
333
Yes, they do.
21:04.70 – 21:05.44 (0.7s)
334
Does she live in Australia?
21:07.22 – 21:08.68 (1.5s)
335
No, she doesn't.
21:09.78 – 21:10.80 (1.0s)
336
Dialogue 7 Yes, I used to live there too.
21:19.20 – 21:50.16 (31.0s)
337
It's very beautiful.
21:50.16 – 21:51.08 (0.9s)
338
Where are you from?
21:55.92 – 21:57.84 (1.9s)
339
I'm from New York.
22:02.18 – 22:03.52 (1.3s)
340
You're from France.
22:05.76 – 22:07.20 (1.4s)
341
He's from Italy.
22:09.70 – 22:10.84 (1.1s)
342
She's from England.
22:13.86 – 22:14.90 (1.0s)
343
We're from India.
22:18.06 – 22:19.06 (1.0s)
344
They're from Japan.
22:21.90 – 22:22.90 (1.0s)
345
Where are you from?
22:30.58 – 22:31.54 (1.0s)
346
I'm from New York.
22:32.82 – 22:33.76 (0.9s)
347
Where is he from?
22:36.16 – 22:37.30 (1.1s)
348
He's from Italy.
22:38.36 – 22:39.22 (0.9s)
349
Where are they from?
22:41.76 – 22:42.88 (1.1s)
350
They're from Japan.
22:43.92 – 22:44.74 (0.8s)
351
Where's Helen from?
22:47.22 – 22:48.38 (1.2s)
352
She's from England.
22:50.00 – 22:50.90 (0.9s)
353
Are you from England?
22:58.30 – 22:59.28 (1.0s)
354
No, I'm from Spain.
23:00.60 – 23:02.44 (1.8s)
355
Is she from America?
23:04.10 – 23:05.24 (1.1s)
356
Yes, she is.
23:07.02 – 23:08.38 (1.4s)
357
Are they from China?
23:10.84 – 23:11.82 (1.0s)
358
No, they're from Japan.
23:13.46 – 23:15.12 (1.7s)
359
Are you from India?
23:16.98 – 23:18.22 (1.2s)
360
Yes, we are.
23:19.30 – 23:20.80 (1.5s)
361
Dialogue 8 Hello.
23:27.12 – 23:31.56 (4.4s)
362
Hello.
23:32.12 – 23:32.92 (0.8s)
363
How are you today?
23:33.12 – 23:33.80 (0.7s)
364
I'm fine, thanks.
23:34.22 – 23:35.14 (0.9s)
365
And you?
23:35.14 – 23:35.52 (0.4s)
366
Very well.
23:35.92 – 23:37.02 (1.1s)
367
Where are you from?
23:37.68 – 23:38.42 (0.7s)
368
I'm from Portland.
23:39.24 – 23:40.30 (1.1s)
369
And you?
23:40.30 – 23:40.90 (0.6s)
370
I'm from Medford.
23:41.32 – 23:42.12 (0.8s)
371
Oh, Medford is very beautiful.
23:41.72 – 23:45.30 (3.6s)
372
Yes, it is.
23:45.32 – 23:46.68 (1.4s)
373
I can cook Thai food.
23:51.80 – 23:57.80 (6.0s)
374
You can swim.
23:60.00 – 24:00.98 (1.0s)
375
He can play tennis.
24:03.78 – 24:05.06 (1.3s)
376
She can write very beautifully.
24:07.96 – 24:10.00 (2.0s)
377
We can play the guitar.
24:13.02 – 24:14.08 (1.1s)
378
They can speak Chinese.
24:16.60 – 24:18.20 (1.6s)
379
I can't jump high.
24:25.00 – 24:27.28 (2.3s)
380
You cannot cook Italian food.
24:29.68 – 24:31.96 (2.3s)
381
He cannot play snooker.
24:34.68 – 24:36.40 (1.7s)
382
She can't drive.
24:39.10 – 24:40.76 (1.7s)
383
We cannot sing.
24:42.98 – 24:44.42 (1.4s)
384
They can't speak Japanese.
24:46.52 – 24:48.48 (2.0s)
385
Can you swim?
24:55.56 – 24:56.64 (1.1s)
386
Yes, I can.
24:57.62 – 24:58.66 (1.0s)
387
Can they speak German?
24:59.82 – 25:00.94 (1.1s)
388
No, they can't.
25:02.14 – 25:03.46 (1.3s)
389
Can he play tennis?
25:04.86 – 25:05.80 (0.9s)
390
Yes, he can.
25:07.18 – 25:08.10 (0.9s)
391
Can she cook Italian food?
25:09.98 – 25:11.54 (1.6s)
392
No, she can't.
25:12.82 – 25:14.24 (1.4s)
393
Can John use a computer?
25:15.76 – 25:17.72 (2.0s)
394
Yes, he can.
25:18.38 – 25:19.74 (1.4s)
395
Can Susan drive?
25:21.36 – 25:22.76 (1.4s)
396
No, she can't.
25:23.74 – 25:25.34 (1.6s)
397
Dialogue 9 What sports can you play?
25:34.62 – 25:39.02 (4.4s)
398
I can play tennis, basketball, football, and volleyball.
25:40.52 – 25:45.92 (5.4s)
399
What about you?
25:47.74 – 25:48.48 (0.7s)
400
What sports can you play?
25:48.48 – 25:50.34 (1.9s)
401
I can play baseball, badminton, and football.
25:52.18 – 25:56.68 (4.5s)
402
Can you swim?
25:59.06 – 25:59.96 (0.9s)
403
Of course.
26:00.52 – 26:01.56 (1.0s)
404
Can you?
26:01.56 – 26:02.48 (0.9s)
405
No, but my brother can, and he will teach me.
26:03.46 – 26:06.82 (3.4s)
406
Possessive Adjectives.
26:10.82 – 26:12.58 (1.8s)
407
Possessive Pronouns.
26:12.58 – 26:14.84 (2.3s)
408
It is my bag.
26:17.38 – 26:18.40 (1.0s)
409
It's my bag.
26:19.68 – 26:21.02 (1.3s)
410
It is your watch.
26:22.02 – 26:23.14 (1.1s)
411
It's your watch.
26:24.18 – 26:25.26 (1.1s)
412
It is his book.
26:26.96 – 26:28.54 (1.6s)
413
It is her car.
26:30.84 – 26:32.74 (1.9s)
414
It is our camera.
26:37.62 – 26:38.58 (1.0s)
415
It is their house.
26:42.94 – 26:43.96 (1.0s)
416
It is John's handphone.
26:47.94 – 26:49.34 (1.4s)
417
It's John's handphone It is Mary's hat It's Mary's hat Whose bag is it?
26:51.10 – 27:07.34 (16.2s)
418
It's mine It's yours It's his It's hers It's John's It's Mary's It's ours It's yours It's theirs Is it your bag?
27:08.86 – 27:39.28 (30.4s)
419
Yes, it's mine Is it his watch?
27:40.08 – 27:44.10 (4.0s)
420
No, it's yours Is it John's handphone?
27:44.88 – 27:49.50 (4.6s)
421
Yes, it's his Is it my hat?
27:49.96 – 27:54.46 (4.5s)
422
No, it's hers Is it your camera?
27:55.20 – 27:59.46 (4.3s)
423
Yes, it's ours Is it our book?
28:00.06 – 28:04.22 (4.2s)
424
No, it's his Is it John and Mary's house?
28:04.72 – 28:10.10 (5.4s)
425
Yes, it's theirs Whose bag is that?
28:11.56 – 28:22.42 (10.9s)
426
It's mine.
28:23.82 – 28:24.48 (0.7s)
427
Whose book is this?
28:27.22 – 28:28.34 (1.1s)
428
It's his.
28:29.66 – 28:30.60 (0.9s)
429
Whose car is that?
28:32.84 – 28:34.16 (1.3s)
430
It's hers.
28:35.36 – 28:36.34 (1.0s)
431
Whose hat is this?
28:38.58 – 28:39.90 (1.3s)
432
It's Mary's.
28:41.24 – 28:42.34 (1.1s)
433
Whose clothes are those?
28:44.18 – 28:45.40 (1.2s)
434
They're John's.
28:46.74 – 28:48.34 (1.6s)
435
Whose shoes are these?
28:49.38 – 28:50.70 (1.3s)
436
They're yours.
28:52.16 – 28:52.92 (0.8s)
437
Whose pens are these?
28:54.90 – 28:56.18 (1.3s)
438
They're ours.
28:57.34 – 28:57.98 (0.6s)
439
Dialogue 10.
29:06.50 – 29:07.96 (1.5s)
440
Whose bag is that?
29:09.14 – 29:10.18 (1.0s)
441
I don't know.
29:11.34 – 29:12.24 (0.9s)
442
It isn't yours?
29:12.24 – 29:13.18 (0.9s)
443
No, it's not mine.
29:14.20 – 29:15.96 (1.8s)
444
Is it hers?
29:16.54 – 29:17.54 (1.0s)
445
I don't think so.
29:18.74 – 29:20.16 (1.4s)
446
Maybe it's theirs.
29:20.16 – 29:21.06 (0.9s)
447
Yes, it's ours.
29:23.18 – 29:24.80 (1.6s)
448
Thank you.
29:24.80 – 29:25.66 (0.9s)
449
Used to I used to play basketball.
29:30.20 – 29:37.12 (6.9s)
450
You used to eat ice cream.
29:38.82 – 29:40.60 (1.8s)
451
He used to study English.
29:42.68 – 29:44.38 (1.7s)
452
She used to go to school.
29:46.44 – 29:48.30 (1.9s)
453
We used to work at the restaurant.
29:50.00 – 29:51.86 (1.9s)
454
They used to live in New York.
29:53.84 – 29:55.96 (2.1s)
455
Do you play basketball?
30:02.14 – 30:03.52 (1.4s)
456
I used to play basketball.
30:04.96 – 30:07.08 (2.1s)
457
Do you work at the restaurant?
30:07.92 – 30:09.24 (1.3s)
458
We used to work at the restaurant.
30:10.84 – 30:12.50 (1.7s)
459
Do they live in New York?
30:13.82 – 30:15.16 (1.3s)
460
They used to live in New York.
30:16.76 – 30:18.64 (1.9s)
461
Does he study English?
30:19.62 – 30:20.74 (1.1s)
462
He used to study English.
30:22.18 – 30:23.66 (1.5s)
463
Does she go to school?
30:24.74 – 30:25.86 (1.1s)
464
She used to go to school.
30:27.26 – 30:28.76 (1.5s)
465
Dialogue 11.
30:35.98 – 30:37.24 (1.3s)
466
Do you live in Los Angeles?
30:38.36 – 30:39.64 (1.3s)
467
No, I live in Chicago, but I used to live in Los Angeles.
30:41.06 – 30:44.96 (3.9s)
468
What did you do there?
30:46.14 – 30:47.40 (1.3s)
469
I used to be an actor.
30:48.40 – 30:50.04 (1.6s)
470
I used to be rich and famous.
30:50.04 – 30:52.06 (2.0s)
471
How's the weather today?
31:00.56 – 31:02.38 (1.8s)
472
It's rainy.
31:03.80 – 31:05.12 (1.3s)
473
How was the weather yesterday?
31:06.66 – 31:07.90 (1.2s)
474
It was sunny.
31:09.48 – 31:10.86 (1.4s)
475
How will the weather be?
31:12.06 – 31:13.38 (1.3s)
476
It'll be hot.
31:14.90 – 31:16.44 (1.5s)
477
How's the weather going to be?
31:17.18 – 31:19.02 (1.8s)
478
It's going to be snowy.
31:20.48 – 31:22.14 (1.7s)
479
Is it cold today?
31:23.48 – 31:24.50 (1.0s)
480
Yes, it is.
31:26.06 – 31:26.96 (0.9s)
481
Was it warm yesterday?
31:28.48 – 31:29.78 (1.3s)
482
No, it wasn't.
31:31.20 – 31:32.44 (1.2s)
483
It was chilly.
31:32.44 – 31:33.52 (1.1s)
484
Will it be cloudy tomorrow?
31:34.94 – 31:36.20 (1.3s)
485
Yes, it will.
31:37.72 – 31:38.72 (1.0s)
486
Is it going to be windy tomorrow?
31:39.60 – 31:41.42 (1.8s)
487
No, it won't.
31:42.74 – 31:44.92 (2.2s)
488
Dialogue 12 How's the weather today?
31:51.30 – 31:54.64 (3.3s)
489
It's a little rainy.
31:56.34 – 31:57.60 (1.3s)
490
Is it cold?
31:58.96 – 31:59.96 (1.0s)
491
No, it's cool but not cold.
32:01.00 – 32:03.06 (2.1s)
492
What was the weather like yesterday?
32:05.16 – 32:06.76 (1.6s)
493
It was sunny and pleasant.
32:08.04 – 32:09.90 (1.9s)
494
What will the weather be like tomorrow?
32:12.36 – 32:13.96 (1.6s)
495
It will be rainy.
32:15.30 – 32:16.26 (1.0s)
496
Want I want an apple.
32:21.18 – 32:27.30 (6.1s)
497
You want some medicine.
32:29.82 – 32:32.22 (2.4s)
498
They want some money.
32:35.02 – 32:36.46 (1.4s)
499
He wants a pencil.
32:38.28 – 32:39.66 (1.4s)
500
She wants some pencils.
32:42.40 – 32:44.52 (2.1s)
501
He wants a car.
32:46.40 – 32:47.84 (1.4s)
502
Do you want an apple?
32:54.32 – 32:55.50 (1.2s)
503
Yes, I do.
32:56.74 – 32:57.56 (0.8s)
504
Does she want some apples?
32:58.86 – 33:00.80 (1.9s)
505
No, she doesn't.
33:01.68 – 33:03.06 (1.4s)
506
Do you want a car?
33:04.44 – 33:05.74 (1.3s)
507
Yes, we do.
33:06.76 – 33:07.56 (0.8s)
508
Do they want some cars?
33:08.86 – 33:10.24 (1.4s)
509
No, they don't.
33:11.58 – 33:12.82 (1.2s)
510
I want to eat.
33:18.12 – 33:19.46 (1.3s)
511
You want to play.
33:21.46 – 33:22.86 (1.4s)
512
We want to study.
33:24.16 – 33:25.20 (1.0s)
513
They want to stay home.
33:27.02 – 33:28.32 (1.3s)
514
He wants to swim.
33:30.14 – 33:31.48 (1.3s)
515
She wants to run.
33:33.40 – 33:34.56 (1.2s)
516
Do you want to play?
33:40.02 – 33:41.62 (1.6s)
517
No, I don't.
33:42.24 – 33:43.48 (1.2s)
518
Do you want to study?
33:44.86 – 33:46.18 (1.3s)
519
Yes, we do.
33:47.16 – 33:47.88 (0.7s)
520
Do they want to go out?
33:49.40 – 33:50.88 (1.5s)
521
No, they don't.
33:51.64 – 33:52.64 (1.0s)
522
Does she want to sleep?
33:53.92 – 33:55.10 (1.2s)
523
No, she doesn't.
33:56.32 – 33:57.44 (1.1s)
524
Does he want to swim?
33:59.56 – 34:01.02 (1.5s)
525
Yes, he does.
34:01.68 – 34:02.54 (0.9s)
526
Thank you.
34:04.52 – 34:04.80 (0.3s)

About This Lesson

This engaging lesson video is designed specifically for beginners seeking to improve their English speaking skills. Throughout the session, learners will practice a variety of speaking contexts through dialogues, focusing on essential vocabulary related to daily activities and past tense expressions. The lesson covers fundamental grammar patterns, including questions and affirmative or negative responses, with specific emphasis on using the past tense form of regular and irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, learners will have practiced how to inquire about others' activities, share their own experiences, and strengthen their overall English fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • What are you doing? - A common question used to ask someone about their current activity.
  • What did you do yesterday? - A phrase used to inquire about someone’s previous day activities.
  • I walked home. - An example of a past action using the simple past tense.
  • Did you…? - A structure used to form questions in the past tense, useful for discussions regarding past events.
  • Yes, I did / No, I didn’t. - Common responses that affirm or negate activities discussed in conversation.
  • What did he/she do? - A structure for inquiring about someone else's past actions.
  • It was very funny. - A phrase to express enjoyment or amusement about an earlier experience.
  • Where did you…? - A useful question format to ask about locations related to past activities.

Practice Tips for This Video

To make the most of your English speaking practice with this video, try implementing the following shadowing techniques:

  • Speaking Speed: Begin by listening attentively to the dialogues. The speed is manageable for beginners, allowing you to repeat phrases accurately without feeling rushed.
  • Accent Awareness: Pay close attention to the pronunciation of key vocabulary. Mimicking the speaker’s accent and intonation can enhance your pronunciation practice and make your speaking sound more natural.
  • Repetition: Don’t hesitate to pause and repeat segments of the video. This technique will help you internalize the sentence structures and improve your English fluency.
  • Engage Actively: After listening to each dialogue, practice responding to the questions yourself. This could greatly enhance your understanding and confidence during actual conversations.
  • Contextual Learning: Try to create your own sentences about past activities after watching the video, incorporating both regular and irregular past tense verbs. This will solidify your understanding of the grammar concepts introduced.

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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