Shadowing Practice: 👉Learn English Speaking Practice | Slow & Easy Conversation for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Starting a conversation.
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Hey, what are you doing?
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Nothing much, just relaxing. Where are you going?
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I'm going to the store.
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Why are you so late?
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Sorry, I missed the bus.
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Are you busy right now?
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A little.
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What's up?
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What happened to you?
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Nothing serious.
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I'm just tired.
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Can you help me for a minute?
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Sure.
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What do you need?
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What are you looking for?
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I'm looking for my keys.
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Do you have any plans today?
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Not really.
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I'm free. Have you eaten anything?
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Yeah, I had breakfast.
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What time will you come back?
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Around 6, I think.
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Can I ask you something? Of course.
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Go ahead.
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why are you laughing something funny happened are you
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feeling okay yeah I'm feeling much better do you want to
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come with me sure where are we going can I call you later?
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Yeah, anytime.
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Greetings and introductions.
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Hey, how are you?
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Pretty good, thanks.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too.
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where are you from i'm from texas what about you how old are you i'm 20 and you
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what do you do i am a student good morning how are you good morning i'm doing great
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Good evening.
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How was your day?
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Pretty good.
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Thanks for asking.
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How's your family doing?
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They're doing well.
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Thanks.
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Can I have your phone number?
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Sure.
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It's 555 -0142. Where do you live?
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I live in Brooklyn.
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How about you? Do you speak English?
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Yeah, a little.
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I'm still learning.
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How do you spell your name?
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J -A -T -E -E.
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Jake.
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See you tomorrow.
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See you.
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Take care bye have a great day thanks you too how are you feeling today i'm feeling great thanks
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what's your last name it's johnson jake johnson are you new around here
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yeah i just moved here how have you been i've been good how about you have a nice weekend thanks you too
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meeting someone for the first time hi i'm ashley what's your name Hi, Ashley.
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I'm Mike.
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Nice to meet you.
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Is this your first time here?
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Yeah, it's my first time.
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What brings you here?
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Work.
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I'm here on a business trip.
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Do you live around here?
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No, I'm just visiting.
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How do you know Mr. Thompson?
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He's my coworker.
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We work together.
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Can I get your email address?
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Sure.
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It's mike87 at gmail dot com. Are you married?
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Yeah, I am.
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Do you have any kids?
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yeah I have one son what do you do for fun I like hiking
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and playing basketball it was nice talking to you same
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here see you around let's keep in touch for sure here's my number Sorry,
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what's your name again?
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No worries, it's Jessica.
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How long have you been here? About two weeks.
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I'm still new.
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Where did you grow up?
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I grew up in Chicago.
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What kind of work do you do?
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I work in an office.
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How about you?
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Do you like this city?
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Yeah, it's really nice. Are you here alone?
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No, I'm here with my friend. Have we met before?
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Mmm, I don't think so.
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Would you like some coffee?
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Sure, that sounds great.
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Can we meet again sometime? Of course.
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I'd like that.
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Asking for help Excuse me, can you help me?
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Yeah, sure.
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What's up?
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Sorry,
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can you repeat that? oh sure the station is on the left can you speak more slowly please yeah no problem
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I don't understand can you explain sure let me explain it again what does this word mean
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it means really happy how do you say this in English
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you say thank you can you show me the
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way yeah go straight then turn right can you help me with this bag of course let me carry it
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hey got a minute yeah what's up sorry I'm
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late that's okay don't worry can I borrow your pen
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sure here you go can you write it down of course
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give me a second can you help me find my keys yeah let's look for them thanks
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so much for your help you're welcome happy to help
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could you open the door please sure just a
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second can you help me move this table yeah it's pretty heavy could you check this for me
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sure let me take a look do you know how this works yeah i'll show you can you give me some advice
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of course what's the problem would you mind helping me not at all what do you need daily routine
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what time do you get up around six how about you What do you do in the morning?
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I brush my teeth and take a shower.
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What do you eat for breakfast?
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Eggs and toast and some coffee.
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When do you leave for work?
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Around 8 .30.
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How do you get to work?
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I usually take the bus.
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What time do you have lunch?
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Around 1 in the afternoon.
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What do you do in the evening?
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I watch TV and study English.
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What time do you eat dinner?
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Usually around 8.
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When do you go to bed?
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Around 10 .30.
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Do you exercise every day?
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Yeah, I walk every morning.
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What do you do on weekends?
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I relax and hang out with friends.
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Do you cook at home?
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yeah I cook simple meals how many hours do
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you sleep about seven hours are you busy today
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yeah kind of busy do you drink coffee every morning yeah just one cup.
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Do you take a shower at night?
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Sometimes, when I'm tired.
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What time do you finish work?
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Usually around 5.
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Do you watch TV before bed?
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Yeah, for about 30 minutes.
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How do you spend your free time?
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I read books or listen to music.
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Do you wake up early on Sundays?
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No, I usually sleep late.
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Learning English and speaking practice Why are you learning English?
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For a better job, and I enjoy it.
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How do you practice English?
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I watch movies and talk to friends.
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Is English difficult for you?
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A little, but I practice every day.
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How many new words do you learn daily?
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I try to learn five.
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Do you have an English teacher?
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Yeah, I have classes twice a week.
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What's the best way to learn English?
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Speak every day.
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Don't be afraid.
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Can you teach me some English?
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Sure.
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Let's practice together.
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How can I improve my speaking?
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Talk to people.
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Read out loud.
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Do you understand English songs? some words
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but not everything how long have you been learning English
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about six months oh no I made a mistake
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no worries that's how we learn practice makes
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perfect right exactly just keep practicing can you
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correct my English of course I'll help you do you
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practice speaking every day yeah for about 20 minutes are you afraid to speak English?
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Sometimes, but I'm getting better.
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Do you watch English videos?
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Yeah, I watch them every day.
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What's your biggest problem in English?
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Speaking quickly.
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I need more practice.
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Can we practice English together?
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Sure, that sounds fun.
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how do you remember new words I write them down
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and use them do you want to speak English fluently of course that's my goal at the grocery store
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excuse me where's the milk aisle five it's right
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over there how much is this it's two dollars
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do you have fresh bread yeah we do it's right here can I get a shopping bag?
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Sure, here you go.
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Where's the checkout counter?
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Up front, near the door.
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Do you take credit cards?
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Yeah, we do. Is this on sale?
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Yes, it's half off today.
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Can I have a receipt?
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Of course, here you go.
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Where can I find the eggs?
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They're in the back, near the milk.
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Do you have any fresh apples?
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Yes, they're in the fruit section.
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How much are these bananas?
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They're $2 a pound.
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Can you help me find some rice?
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Sure.
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Follow me, please.
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Do you have a smaller size?
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Let me check.
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Yes, we do. Is this milk fresh?
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Yes, it arrived this morning.
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Where can I get a shopping cart?
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Right outside, near the entrance.
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Can I return this item?
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Sure.
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Do you have the receipt?
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Do you sell bottled water?
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Yes, it's in aisle 3.
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are these vegetables fresh yes we got them this morning can you check the price for me
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sure give me a second thanks for your help no problem have a good day daily chit chat at home
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What's for dinner tonight?
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Rice and chicken.
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Sound good?
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Can you close the door, please?
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Yeah, got it.
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Did you finish your homework?
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Yeah, about an hour ago.
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Where's the TV remote?
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It's on the couch.
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can you turn off the light sure done are you hungry yeah i'm starving what are you watching
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just the news can you help me set the table yeah i'm coming it's time for bed
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Okay, good night.
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Did you lock the front door?
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Yeah, it's locked.
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Can you bring me some water?
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Sure, just a second.
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Where did you put my phone?
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It's on the kitchen table.
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Are you doing your homework?
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Yeah, almost finished.
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Can you clean your room today?
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Okay, I'll do it now.
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Do we have any milk left?
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Yeah, a little in the fridge.
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Who's at the door?
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I think it's our neighbor.
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can you wash the dishes sure after dinner what time is mom coming home around six I think
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do you want to watch a movie yeah let's watch a comedy are you ready to go almost give me five minutes. At the hospital.
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What's wrong?
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I have a headache and a fever.
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How long have you been sick? Since yesterday morning.
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Are you feeling any pain?
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Yeah, my stomach hurts.
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Are you taking any medication?
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No, not right now. Where does it hurt?
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Right here in my chest do you need to
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see a doctor yes as soon as possible how should i take this medicine
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take one pill twice a day with food do i need to come back yes next week
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Get well soon.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate it.
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Do you have a fever?
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Yeah, since last night.
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Are you allergic to any medicine?
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No, not that I know of.
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Have you been sleeping well?
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Not really.
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I wake up a lot. Do you feel dizzy?
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A little when I stand up.
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Have you eaten anything today?
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Just some toast this morning.
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Do you have an appointment?
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Yes, at 10 .30.
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Can I see your insurance card?
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Sure, here it is.
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When did the pain start? About two hours ago.
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Do I need any tests?
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Yes, the doctor will explain.
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How are you feeling now?
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Much better, thank you.
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Can I go home today?
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The doctor will check and let you know. In the office. Can we meet tomorrow?
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Yeah, what time works for you?
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Did you send the email?
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Yeah, this morning.
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Can you finish this by Friday?
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Sure, no problem.
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Can I take a short break?
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Yeah, take 15 minutes.
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Can you help me with this file?
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Sure, give me one second.
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When is our lunch break? From 1 to 2.
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Great work on the project!
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Thanks.
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I really appreciate it.
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Are you ready for the meeting?
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Yeah, I have everything ready.
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Did you finish the report?
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Almost.
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Just one more page.
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Can you print this document?
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Sure.
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How many copies?
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Where is the meeting room?
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Down the hall, on the right.
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Is the manager in today?
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Yeah, he's in his office.
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Can you check your email?
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Sure, I'll check it now.
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What time does the meeting start?
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at 10 in the morning do you need any help yeah could you check this report
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can I leave early today sure if your work is finished did you talk to the client?
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Yeah, about an hour ago.
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Can you send me the details?
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Of course, I'll email them.
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Are we working this Saturday?
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No, we have the day off. Have a good evening.
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Thanks, see you tomorrow.
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Good morning, Ashley.
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Can you give me your phone?
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Good morning, Mike.
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Why do you need my phone?
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My phone is dead.
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I need to call my friend.
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Oh, I see.
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Where's your phone?
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It is in my room.
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I left it there to charge.
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Then why don't you wait for it?
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It may charge soon.
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I can't wait.
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I need to make an urgent call.
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I understand, but I don't know where my phone is.
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Can you please look for it?
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I only need it for a minute.
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Mike, I'm making tea.
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I'm a little busy right now.
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Please check the table.
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It will only take a minute.
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I think I left it in my bedroom, but I'm not completely sure.
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then please go and check i'll wait here wait a moment i think i remember something
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what do you remember did you find your phone i think
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it is somewhere in the kitchen let me look around okay
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i'll help you look for it no it's okay i can
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find it myself why don't you want me to help you
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i'm only trying to help it's not bad i just want to finish making the tea
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wait i can see your phone over there oh you found it please give it to me
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here it is i just need to make one quick call give it to me first i'll unlock it for you
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just tell me the password i can unlock it myself no it's okay i'll open it for you Ashley,
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why are you being so careful?
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Is something wrong?
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Nothing is wrong.
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I just have some private things on my phone.
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I understand.
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I'm only going to make a phone call.
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I know that.
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Please let me unlock it first.
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Fine.
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Go ahead.
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Then I'll dial the number.
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Here.
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The phone is unlocked.
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You can use it now.
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Thank you, I'll only use it for a minute Please give it back when you finish, I need it too Of course,
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but you were acting a little strange I wasn't acting strange, I just wanted to protect my privacy Okay,
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I understand, I won't ask you anything else Thank you Mike, now please make your call I will,
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but now I'm a little curious about your secret.
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Mike, please don't worry about it.
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Just make your call.
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All right, I won't ask.
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I'll call my friend now.
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Thank you, and please don't open anything else.
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Don't worry.
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I'll only make the call and give it back.
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Okay, I'll call Alex now.
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I hope he answers.
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Hey, honey.
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It's so early.
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How are you?
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Alex, it's me, Mike.
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Hmm?
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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I didn't check the number.
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You thought I was your girlfriend, didn't you?
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Yes, I did.
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You were right.
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Don't worry about it.
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How are you doing?
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I'm pretty good.
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How have you been?
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I'm doing great.
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I actually called you for a favor.
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Sure.
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Tell me.
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What do you need?
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I'm coming in late today.
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Can you help me with something? Of course.
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What do you want me to do?
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Can you pick up some files from the office?
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Sure.
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I can do that.
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Who will give me the files?
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One of our old clients will bring them.
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Okay.
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When will he come?
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He will come around 9.
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Please meet him at the office.
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All right.
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I'll be there at 9.
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I'll take the files from him.
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Thank you, Alex.
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That really helps me.
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No problem, Mike.
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Don't worry about it.
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I'll call you later.
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I need to get ready now.
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Sure.
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Go get ready.
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I'll handle everything here.
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Thanks again, Alex.
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I really appreciate your help.
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You're welcome, Mike.
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I'll see you at the office.
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Alright.
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See you later.
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Take care.
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You too.
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Have a good morning.
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You too, Alex.
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Bye.
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Bye, Mike.
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Mike, why are you sitting here alone?
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Oh, Jasmine.
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I just wanted some quiet time.
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You look worried.
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Is something wrong?
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I'm okay.
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I just have a lot on my mind.
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Hmm.
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I don't think you're okay.
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Why do you say that?
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I can see it on your face.
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Something is bothering you.
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It's nothing, really.
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Mike, you can tell me.
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What happened?
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I don't know if I should talk about it.
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Just tell me.
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Maybe I can help.
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Okay, but please don't tell anyone.
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I won't.
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You can trust me.
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Something happened this morning with Ashley.
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What happened with Ashley?
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She was acting strange.
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Strange?
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What did she do?
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My phone was dead, so I asked to use hers.
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Okay, and then?
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She didn't want to give it to me.
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Really?
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Did she say why?
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She said she didn't know where it was.
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But you found it, right?
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Yes, it was in the kitchen.
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What happened then?
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She quickly took it for me.
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That sounds a little strange.
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Yeah, I thought so too.
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did you ask her about it yes I asked her to unlock it
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and what did she say she said she would unlock it herself hmm
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that is a little unusual I know then I asked her why she was nervous.
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What did she say?
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She said she had private messages.
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Maybe they were just personal messages.
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Maybe, but there's something else.
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What else happened?
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I used her phone to call Alex.
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Alex?
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Your friend Alex?
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Yes, I called him this morning.
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Did Alex say anything strange?
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No, the call was normal.
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Then what is bothering you?
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I don't know.
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I just have a feeling.
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A feeling about Ashley and Alex?
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Yes, I hate saying this.
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What are you thinking?
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Do you think something could be going on between them?
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Mike, you really think that?
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I don't know.
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Maybe I'm just overthinking.
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I think you are worried right now.
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I am.
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I can't stop thinking about it.
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But did you actually see anything?
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No, I didn't see anything.
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Did Ashley say anything about Alex?
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No, she didn't mention him.
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Then don't jump to conclusions.
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I know, but why was she hiding her phone?
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There could be many reasons.
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What should I do, Joswin?
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Talk to her first.
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You think I should ask her directly?
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Yes, but stay calm.
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What if she doesn't tell me the truth?
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Then you can deal with that later.
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You're right.
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I shouldn't accuse her without knowing anything.
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Exactly.
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First, find out what happened.
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Okay, I'll talk to her tonight.
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Good.
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And don't start an argument.
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I won't.
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I just want the truth.
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Then ask her calmly.
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Give her a chance to explain.
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I will.
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Thanks, Jasmine.
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Don't worry, Mike.
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Maybe it's not what you think.
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I really hope you're right.
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I don't want to doubt Ashley.
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Ashley, can I ask you something?
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Sure.
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What is it?
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Mike, how do you know Alex?
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Alex? Which Alex?
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Alex, my friend.
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I don't know any Alex.
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Why are you asking me?
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I just want to know the truth.
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The truth about what? About you and Alex.
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What are you talking about?
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This morning, you didn't want to give me your phone.
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I told you I wanted some privacy.
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You looked nervous when I found it.
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Because you kept asking for it.
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That made me uncomfortable.
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But why were you so worried about me using it?
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Because there were private things on my phone.
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Private things from your husband?
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Yes, Mike.
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Privacy doesn't mean I'm hiding something from you.
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Then why do I feel like you're hiding something? That is your feeling.
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Don't blame me for it.
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I'm not blaming you.
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I'm asking you.
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No, you're doubting me.
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I just need to understand what happened.
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You called Alex this morning.
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Did he say anything about me?
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No, he didn't say anything.
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Then why are you bringing his name into this?
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I started wondering if you know him.
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I already told you I don't know him.
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Are you sure?
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Yes, I'm sure.
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Why do you keep asking me?
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Because your behavior made me suspicious.
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My behavior?
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I was making tea.
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And you were hiding your phone.
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I was protecting my privacy.
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That is not the same thing.
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I'm your husband.
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I thought we could share everything.
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Being married doesn't mean I have no privacy.
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So you're angry with me now?
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Yes, I am angry.
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You are accusing me without any proof.
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I never said you did anything with Alex.
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You didn't have to say it.
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I can see what you're thinking.
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I'm sorry.
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I shouldn't have doubted you.
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You really hurt me, Mike.
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I know.
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I'm sorry.
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If you have a question, ask me.
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Don't create stories in your head.
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you're right i'll trust you then stop asking me about alex okay i won't ask again
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good i don't want to fight with you over this
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neither do i i just want us to be okay then trust me mike i will
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “👉Learn English Speaking Practice”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: alex, mike, English. This video has 584 sentences and 3464 words to shadow. The speech runs for 39:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 88 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 195 of its 584 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 |
|---|---|---|
| unlock verb | /ʌnˈlɑk/ | To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination. |
| privacy noun | /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ | The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| fever noun | /ˈfivɚ/ | A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. |
| jake noun | /dʒeɪk/ | A juvenile male turkey. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| toast noun | /toʊst/ | Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning). |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| aisle noun | /aɪ̯l/ | A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers. |
| accuse verb | /əˈkjuz/ | To find fault with, blame, censure. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| bedroom noun | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping. |
| curious adjective | /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ | Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| come around verb | /kʌ.məˈɹaʊnd/ | To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first. |
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. | |
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. | |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. | |
| look around verb | To inspect a building or area. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Hey, what are you doing?
- Then why don't you wait for it?
- You thought I was your girlfriend, didn't you?
- What if she doesn't tell me the truth?
- Then why do I feel like you're hiding something?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is finished · is unlocked |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | mind helping · keep practicing · practice speaking |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should i take · should talk · should I do |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were acting · was acting · was making |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 125 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, dish /dɪʃ/, medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
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 unlock, privacy, egg.
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.