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Hey, Olivia, why are you sitting here alone?

I just need some quiet time.

I don't want to talk right now.

Did something happen today?

Nothing serious.

I just feel really sad.

Are you upset with me?

No, not at all.

I'm just worried.

What are you worried about?

It's hard to explain.

I don't feel confident.

You can tell me.

I'm your friend.

I have a problem with my English.

Your English?

What happened?

Everyone at work speaks English very well.

And you feel different from them?

Yes.

I make many mistakes when I speak.

Did someone complain about your English?

No. Nobody said anything to me.

Then, why are you so worried?

I feel shy when I speak in front of others.

I understand, but you can improve.

Really?

I don't know where to start.

Start with simple sentences every day.

What kind of sentences?

Try, how are you, or what are you doing?

Those sentences are easy exactly start small and practice often

but what if people laugh at me don't worry about

that most people understand I hope

so I really want to improve you can practice with your friends

but I still feel nervous that's normal when you're learning something new.

So I shouldn't be afraid of mistakes?

No, mistakes help you learn.

That makes me feel better.

You can also practice at home.

Can I learn English by myself? Of course.

Watch simple videos and listen carefully.

Should I speak in front of a mirror?

Yes, that's a great idea.

I want to speak more confidently.

Then keep practicing every day.

Thank you, Ethan.

I really needed that.

You're welcome.

I'm always here for you.

I feel much better now.

Good.

Don't give up on yourself.

I won't.

I'll start practicing tomorrow.

Good morning, Olivia.

How are you today?

Good morning, Ethan.

I feel much better.

That's great to hear.

Did you sleep well?

Yes, I practiced English last night.

Really? that's wonderful.

Yes, I practiced for about 20 minutes.

You're already making progress.

I hope so.

I want to improve slowly.

That's the right way to learn.

I still feel nervous sometimes.

That's okay.

Just speak slowly.

I'll try my best.

Are you ready for today's work?

Yes, but I have a lot to do.

What do you need to finish?

I need to complete a report.

I have a report to finish, too.

Reports always take so much time.

That's true.

What's your first task?

first I'll check my emails good plan what will you do

next then I'll join the morning meeting are you worried about

speaking there a little I'm still nervous that's fine take your

time I will I won't rush my words do you want some help with office English?

Yes, please.

That would help me a lot.

We can practice useful office sentences.

Great!

What should I learn first?

Try, could you say that again, please?

That's useful.

I'll remember it.

You can also say, I'll finish it soon.

I can use that at work.

What project are you working on today?

I'm working on the customer report.

That's an important task.

Yes, so I need to be careful.

We also have a team discussion after lunch.

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Oh, I almost forgot about that.

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Don't worry.

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I'll remind you.

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Thanks, Ethan.

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You're very helpful.

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What will you do after work?

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I'll practice English again.

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That's a good habit.

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I want to speak confidently one day.

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You will.

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Just keep practicing.

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Thank you.

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I feel motivated now.

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Hi, Olivia.

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Are you ready to practice?

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Yes, Maya, I'm ready.

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Great!

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Let's start with something simple.

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Okay, I'm listening.

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How was your day?

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My day was busy at work.

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What did you do there?

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I checked emails

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and finished my report good now say I worked

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hard today I worked hard today perfect now try I

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want to study English every day I want to study English every day very good do you feel nervous when speaking?

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Yes, sometimes I do.

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That's normal.

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Many learners feel that way.

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I hope I become more confident.

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You will.

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Let's practice some office English.

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Yes, please.

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Say, could you help me with this?

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Could you help me with this?

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Excellent!

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Now say, I'll finish it soon.

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I'll finish it soon.

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Good job!

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Now say, Could you repeat that? Could you repeat that?

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Perfect!

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Now let's have a short conversation.

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Okay, I'm ready.

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Hi, Olivia.

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How are you today?

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I'm good, Maya.

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How are you?

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I'm good, too.

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What are you doing?

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I'm practicing English with you.

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That's great.

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What do you want to improve?

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I want to improve my speaking very nice now say I make mistakes

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but I learn I make mistakes

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but I learn exactly mistakes are part of learning I understand

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that now what's your English goal I want to speak English confidently

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that's a great goal practice every day I will I'll practice

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every day you can also practice in front of a mirror yes I'll try that tonight you're already improving.

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Thank you, Maya.

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I feel more confident.

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Good morning, Olivia.

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Please come in.

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Good morning, ma 'am.

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Thank you.

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How is your work going today?

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It's going well, ma 'am.

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Did you finish the customer report?

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Yes, I finished it this morning.

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Good.

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Can you send it to me?

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Yes ma 'am.

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I'll send it now.

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Are you having any problems?

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A little.

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I need some help.

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What do you need help with?

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I'm not sure about the presentation file.

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Don't worry.

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I'll show you.

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Thank you, ma 'am.

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You're doing better every day.

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Thank you.

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I'm trying my best.

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Do you feel better in meetings now?

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Yes, but I still feel a little nervous.

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That's normal.

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Keep practicing.

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I practice English at home every day.

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That's a good habit.

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Thank you for supporting me.

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We have a team meeting at 2.

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Okay, ma 'am.

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I'll be ready.

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Please prepare your main points.

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Yes, I'll prepare them.

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Also, check the client's email.

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Sure.

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I'll check it soon.

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Ask Ethan if you need help.

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Okay.

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Ethan always helps me.

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Good teamwork is important here.

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I agree, ma 'am.

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Can you manage today's work?

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Yes, I think I can.

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When is your project deadline?

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The deadline is Friday evening.

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Good.

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Finish your part before then.

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Yes, ma 'am.

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I'll finish it on time.

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I trust you, Olivia.

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Thank you, ma 'am.

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That means a lot.

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Keep learning and doing your best.

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I will.

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Thank you for your guidance.

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Hi, Sophie.

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Can I ask you something?

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Sure, Daniel.

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What do you need?

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I want to improve my English.

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That's a great goal.

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But I don't know where to start.

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Start with speaking every day.

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Should I study grammar first?

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Grammar is useful, but don't worry too much.

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I feel nervous when I speak.

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That's normal.

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Just keep trying.

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How long should I practice?

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Start with 10 minutes a day.

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10 minutes sounds easy.

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Yes, small practice is better than no practice.

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Should I practice listening, too?

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Yes, listening can help you speak better.

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What should I listen to?

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Try simple English videos and short conversations. Should I use subtitles?

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Yes, use them at first, then try without them.

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What about reading?

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Read short stories and easy articles.

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I don't like difficult books.

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That's okay.

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Start with simple ones.

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Should I learn new words every day?

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Yes, five new words are enough.

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How can I remember them?

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Use each word in a sentence.

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That sounds easier than memorizing.

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Exactly.

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Try to use new words often.

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Should I practice writing, too?

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Yes.

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Write a few lines every day.

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What can I write about?

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Write about your day or your plans.

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I can write about my work.

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That's a great place to start.

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I think I have a better plan now.

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Good.

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Just practice a little every day.

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What if I make many mistakes?

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Don't worry.

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Mistakes are part of learning.

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Thank you, Sophie.

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I feel more confident now.

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You're welcome.

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Keep going, Daniel.

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Hey, Chloe, can I ask you a favor?

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Sure, Ryan.

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What happened?

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My phone just turned off.

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Oh no, is the battery dead?

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Yes, and I need to make a call.

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You can use my phone.

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Really?

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That would help a lot. Of course.

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Here you go.

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Thanks.

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I only need one minute.

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That's fine.

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Take your time.

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Can I call my brother?

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Sure.

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Go ahead.

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Thanks for helping me.

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No problem.

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That's what friends are for.

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Could you unlock the phone for me?

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Sure.

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Here you are.

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Hello?

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Ben?

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Can you hear me?

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Take your time.

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I'll wait here.

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Okay.

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I'm finished. Was everything okay?

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Yes.

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My brother's coming to get me.

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Good.

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I'm glad it's sorted out.

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Can I send him a message, too?

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Sure.

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You can send a quick text.

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Done.

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Thanks again.

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You're welcome.

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What should I do if my phone dies again?

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You should carry a power bank.

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That's a good idea.

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I always keep one in my bag.

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can I borrow your charger sometime sure you can ask me

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anytime that's very kind of you don't worry about it do

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you have any battery saving tips yes turn on battery saver

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what else can I do lower your screen brightness should I close some apps too?

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Yes, close apps you aren't using.

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I'll remember that next time.

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Good.

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It can save a lot of battery.

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You really helped me today.

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I'm happy I could help.

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I'll be more careful with my phone.

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That's a good plan.

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Hey Lily!

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What are you working on?

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I'm studying English today.

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Do you enjoy learning English?

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Yes, but some parts are difficult.

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What do you enjoy most?

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I really like watching English videos.

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me too they are fun

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and useful I also like listening to English songs songs can make learning easier yes

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and I can learn new words what don't you like I don't enjoy difficult grammar exercises.

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I feel the same way.

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They can be confusing sometimes.

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Do you like speaking practice?

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Yes, speaking is one of my favorite parts.

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I like it too.

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It feels more real.

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I also enjoy short English stories.

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Do Do you read long books?

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Not often.

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Short books are easier for me.

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What about writing?

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I don't love it, but I write short notes.

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That's still good practice.

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Yes, it helps me remember words.

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Do you like learning new vocabulary?

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Yes, but I don't learn too many words at once.

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That's a smart way to study.

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I try to learn five words each day.

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Do you like listening exercises?

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Yes, they help me understand English better.

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What about long tests?

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I don't like them very much.

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Me neither.

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They can be tiring.

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I prefer short practice activities.

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Do you like watching movies in English?

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Yes, especially with subtitles.

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Subtitles can help a lot.

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They help me understand new expressions.

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Do you use English apps?

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Yes, some apps make learning fun.

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Do you like learning with friends?

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Yes, talking with friends gives me confidence.

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Do you feel shy sometimes?

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Yes, especially with new people.

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I feel that way too.

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But I feel better after practicing.

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Do you listen to English podcasts?

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Sometimes.

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I choose easy topics.

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That's a good idea.

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I don't want to listen to something too difficult.

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What do you think about speaking with native speakers?

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I think it's difficult but helpful.

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Yes, it gives us real speaking practice.

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and it helps us become more confident

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so learning English can be fun yes especially

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when we enjoy the practice we don't need to be perfect right we just need to keep learning

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn english speaking practice”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: English, practice, learning, speak, learn. This video has 381 sentences and 1939 words to shadow. The speech runs for 21:11. The speaker talks slowly, about 92 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 87 of its 381 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
grammar noun	/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/	A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general.
mirror noun	/ˈmiɹɚ/	A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.
helpful adjective	/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/	Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
habit noun	/ˈhæb.ɪt/	An action performed on a regular basis.
deadline noun	/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/	A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
topic noun	/ˈtɑpɪk/	A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
rush verb	/ɹʌʃ/	To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully.
carefully adverb	/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/	With care; attentively, circumspectly.
remind verb	/ɹəˈmaɪnd/	To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
guidance noun	/ˈɡaɪdəns/	The act or process of guiding.
presentation noun	/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/	The act of presenting, or something presented.
complain verb	/kəmˈpleɪn/	To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
anytime adverb		At any time.
sometime adverb	/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/	At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.
podcast noun	/ˈpɑdˌkæst/	A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on…

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
go ahead verb	/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/	To proceed with; to begin.
sort out verb		To clarify by reviewing mentally.
turn off verb		To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

Are you upset with me?
What are you worried about?
Then, why are you so worried?
Are you ready for today's work?
Can you manage today's work?

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	shouldn't be · Should I speak · should I learn
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	keep practicing · start practicing · Keep learning
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group	my best · your best
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things	better than · easier than

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 69 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: rush /ɹʌʃ/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/

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 grammar, mirror, helpful.

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