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Hi, everyone.
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It's Jessica here.
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Welcome back to my channel.
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Is your English learning journey going well?
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I hope you keep it up.
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Today, let's practice real -life conversations.
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We will focus on simple words and phrases that you can use in everyday life.
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So, how can this video help you?
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Listening to real conversations helps you understand how English sounds in daily life.
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Practicing them makes you feel more natural speaking English.
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While watching, you can pause to repeat what the characters say or write down new words.
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Ready?
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Let's begin!
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Chores for money Is there anything more I need to do around the house, Mum?
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There are many things to do such as washing clothes,
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taking out the trash, sweeping mopping vacuuming wait a second why do you want to do housework today I
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want to make more money I'm saving money for what well
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it's a secret oh okay there's a lot of laundry to
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do I will wash the clothes now they must be cleaned folded
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and stored I got it let me know
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if you want to do anything else after
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that okay i have a lot more work to do i
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am curious what are you actually saving money for just promise
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me you won't tell anyone about this okay mom i promise
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i want to give dad a new watch for his birthday
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well that's great he would love it only a few weeks until dad's birthday I need to get more chores done.
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Alan, you're a good child.
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Kids' chores.
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Hey, Billy.
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Do you want to go to the movies after school?
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No, I need to do housework first.
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I didn't do them all last week, so I'll have to finish them all today.
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So, what do we need to do?
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I'm going to rake the lawn and tidy my room, take out the trash.
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Wow, that's a lot to do.
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I know, and so I need to hurry home to do the housework.
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What will you do first?
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I'll clean my room.
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Have you ever seen my room?
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It looks like a tornado went through it.
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Why hadn't you cleaned it earlier?
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I'm pretty lazy to clean up.
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Do you have to do chores?
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Yes, but I try to finish them as quickly as possible.
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Now I have to spend the day on Friday doing housework.
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That's unfortunate.
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I want to go see a new movie with you.
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Do you want to help me clean my bedroom?
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No way.
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I'm going to have a good time on Friday afternoon.
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Alright, have fun going to the movies.
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Chores and Allowance Seema, why did you spend so much time only on studies?
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You should also learn household work.
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Yes, Father.
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Your mother and I would like you to begin completing chores.
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Will I get an allowance like Susie?
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Without a doubt.
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First and foremost, when the playroom becomes cluttered, let's tidy it up.
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Is there anything else?
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You also need to clean the table.
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These are simple.
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As well as washing dishes.
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Is it true that I have to do all of these things every day?
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No, I want you to share these responsibilities with your sister.
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You may both choose which ones to do.
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That's unfair.
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Why?
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She'll choose the simplest ones for herself and assign the more difficult ones to me.
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No, she'll not.
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You don't understand.
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You don't know Susie like I do.
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I think I want a raise in my allowance.
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Rest assured, you'll get what you deserve.
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If I have to share duties with my sister, I'll be doing most of the work.
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Lost Dog What's wrong with you?
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You look so sad.
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Oh, hi, Mark.
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Our dog's gone missing.
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Someone opened the gate and he was gone.
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Oh, no, that's bad.
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Let me help you find the dog.
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Thank you so much.
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My kid is really unhappy right now.
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Have you contacted any local dog shelters?
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They said they haven't seen our dog.
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They promised to contact me if they found our dog.
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How can I identify your dog?
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On the dog's neck was a collar with its name on it.
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Our dog's name is Rusty.
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That's great.
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Should we print some flyers to distribute around the neighborhood?
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That's exactly what my wife's doing right now.
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How old is your dog?
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He's four years old, brown, with white spots.
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I know what he looks like.
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Like this.
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Right, but I'm just worried he's kidnapped or injured.
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I get what you mean.
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He's a member of your family.
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Yes, he is an important member of our family.
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We adopted him when he was a puppy.
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Phil, look behind you.
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Is that your dog?
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Yeah, it's Rusty.
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Asking for a dog Can we have a dog, Dad?
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We've talked about this before.
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You said you would buy me a dog when I grew up.
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Having a dog comes with a lot of responsibilities.
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I know, I can take care of it.
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You must walk him, feed him, wash him, and play with him.
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I swear I'll do all of those things.
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All right, but I need to speak with your mother first.
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Please don't do that.
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You know she doesn't like dogs.
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If you tell her, she won't agree to buy a dog.
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That's because she's very afraid of dogs.
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What makes her afraid of dogs?
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When she was a youngster, she was bitten by a dog.
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Oh, I see.
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But what if we get a puppy?
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We can train it not to bite.
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Okay, I'll think about it.
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Did you ever have a dog as a child, Dad?
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Yes, I wasn't old enough to take care of him then.
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How old were you then?
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Twelve years old.
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Dad, I'm thirteen years old now.
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I can take care of the dog.
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Alright, I believe in you, son.
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how do you feel about the conversation
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so far are you understanding them well have you tried speaking like the characters
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if you have keep up the great work
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if not don't worry just take your time you've got this
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giving up a dog hello Alice do you know anyone who might want a dog What type of dog is it?
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It is a pug breed.
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Why are you asking that?
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We recently learned that our son is allergic to dogs.
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Oh, really?
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Every time our son plays with the dog, he sneezes and develops a rash.
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That's awful.
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We didn't realize Steven was allergic when he was a newborn, but now that he's crawling about and playing with Buster, his symptoms have gotten worse.
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I'm very sad to hear this.
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You and Charlie have had Buster since he was a puppy.
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I remember when all three of you moved in next door.
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Right.
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Buster is part of my family.
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Buster has been with us for a long time, but now Stephen is allergic to dogs.
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What about your family members?
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Is there anyone in the family that could take Buster?
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Then you may see him whenever you want.
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I tried to convince my sister and relatives, but no one can take a dog right now.
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Our children have all grown up and moved out.
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Stan and I are getting lonely.
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Would you like me to take care of Buster for you?
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Really?
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My husband loves dogs, and Buster is such a good, loyal dog.
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He hardly ever barks.
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Isn't it necessary for you to talk to Stan first?
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He'll agree, I'm sure.
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He's been talking about getting a dog lately.
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Thank you very much.
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You can come to Seabuster anytime you want.
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You're such a kind person.
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Sister's Birthday Party Hello there, Cindy.
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What are you doing tomorrow?
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I'll be working till 5 p .m.
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I'm planning a party for my sister's birthday do you want
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to come sure I'd love to what time does the party start it begins at 5 p .m.
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okay I'll be a few minutes late
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but don't worry I'll try to be there as soon as
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I can no need to hurry we will wait for you where are you going to have it in my garden.
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Oh, good.
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Can I bring anything?
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There is no need to bring anything.
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I'd want to give her a present.
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What does she enjoy?
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That isn't necessary.
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I really want to give her a gift.
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Does she enjoy music?
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She enjoys music.
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What genres of music does she enjoy? pop, jazz, hip -hop, or classical music.
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She enjoys pop music.
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Okay, I've got an idea.
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And what should we wear?
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The main colors are white and beige.
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I see.
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Thank you.
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Where's the library?
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I'm new to this town.
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Could you tell me where is the library?
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Sure.
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The library is on Maple Street, next to the city park.
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It's about a 10 -minute walk from here.
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Thanks.
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Is it a big library?
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Yes, it's quite large and has a good selection of books.
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They also have computers you can use.
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That's great.
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I'm looking for some books on history.
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Do you go there often?
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I do, especially when I need a quiet place to read or study.
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That sounds perfect.
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Do they have a place to sit and read?
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Yes, there are plenty of seats and tables.
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They even have a cafe area.
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A cafe in the library sounds lovely.
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I'll definitely check it out.
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Thanks for all your help.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy the library.
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Can I borrow a pen, please?
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Excuse me, Sarah.
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Can I borrow a pen, please?
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Of course, Brian.
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Here's a pen.
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Do you need it for long?
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Just for a quick note, I'll return it in a few minutes.
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Thank you.
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No problem.
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Are you preparing for the meeting later?
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Yes, I need to jot down some points for the presentation.
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Do you have any tips?
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Just be clear and concise, and it's always good to have a summary at the end.
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That's helpful advice.
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I'll make sure to include a summary.
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Also, try to anticipate any questions they might ask.
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Good idea.
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I'll think about potential questions.
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I appreciate your help, Sarah.
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You're welcome, Brian.
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Good luck with your presentation.
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Thanks.
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I might need it.
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Here's your pen back.
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Thanks for returning it.
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Let me know if there's anything else you need.
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What page are we on?
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Hi, Lily.
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I just joined a class.
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What page are we on?
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Hi, Mike.
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We're on page 42 in the middle of chapter 5.
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Thanks, Lily.
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It looks like I have some catching up to do.
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Is this chapter difficult?
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It's not too bad.
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It's about basic grammar rules.
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Have you studied this before?
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A little bit.
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I might need to review some parts, though.
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Do you understand it well?
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I think so.
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If you have questions, I can try to help.
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We can study together if you like.
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That would be great.
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The library sounds like a good idea.
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We can go together today if you're free.
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I'd like that.
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Thanks for helping me out, Lily.
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No problem, Mike. When is homework due?
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Hey, Alex.
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I was absent last class.
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When is the homework due?
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Hi, Emily.
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The homework is due next Monday.
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Did you get the assignment details?
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No, I haven't.
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Can you tell me what we have to do?
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Sure.
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We need to write a one -page essay about our favorite hobby.
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Do we need to follow any specific format?
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Yes, I'll send it to you right away.
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By the way, do you need any help with the essay structure?
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I might.
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Can we meet up this weekend to work on it together?
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Sure, let's do that.
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How about Saturday afternoon at the cafe near the library?
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Saturday works for me.
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Thanks, Alex.
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I appreciate your help.
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No problem, Emily.
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It's always good to study together.
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See you then.
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I have an appointment with Dr. Smith.
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Hello, I have an appointment with Dr. Smith at 3 p .m.
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My name is Laura Benson.
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Good afternoon, Ms. Benson.
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Let me check our schedule.
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Yes, I see your appointment with Dr. Smith.
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Please have a seat.
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He will be with you shortly.
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Okay, how long do you think the wait will be?
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Dr. Smith is usually on time.
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It shouldn't be more than a few minutes.
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That's great.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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If you need anything while you wait, just let me know.
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I will.
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Thanks again.
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Can you send me the report by email?
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I've finished compiling the data.
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Can you send me the report by email?
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I'd like to review it before the meeting.
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Sure, Kevin.
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I'll send it to you within the hour.
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Do you need the full report or just the summary?
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The full report would be great.
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I want to check all the details.
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No problem.
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I'll include the graphs and analysis as well.
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Is there anything else you need with it?
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Could you highlight the key findings?
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It will make it easier to discuss during the meeting.
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Sure thing.
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I'll mark the important parts and add some notes for clarity.
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Thanks, Sarah.
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That will be very helpful.
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When is the meeting scheduled again?
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It's tomorrow at 10 a .m.
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I'll also bring printed copies for everyone.
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Perfect.
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I appreciate your thoroughness.
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Let me know if you need help with anything else. Will do.
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Thanks, Kevin.
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I'll email you the report soon.
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I have a reservation under the name Linda.
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Good evening.
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I have a reservation under the name Linda for tonight.
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Good evening, Ms. Linda.
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Let me check that for you.
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Yes, I see your reservation for a double room.
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That's correct.
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Is the room ready?
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Yes, your room is ready.
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It's on the fifth floor, room 502.
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Here's your key card.
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Thank you.
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Does the room have a view of the city?
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Yes, it does.
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You'll have a nice view of the downtown skyline.
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That sounds wonderful.
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Is breakfast included in my reservation?
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Yes.
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Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 a .m in the hotel restaurant on the ground floor.
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Great.
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And is there a gym in the hotel?
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We have a gym on the second floor, open from 6 a .m to 10 p .m.
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Perfect.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome, Ms. Linda.
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Enjoy your stay, and let us know if you need anything else.
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What time is checkout?
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Good morning.
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I wanted to ask, what time is checkout tomorrow?
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Good morning, Alex.
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Checkout time is at 11am.
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Do you need a late checkout?
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I don't think so.
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I just want to plan my morning accordingly.
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Is breakfast still served until 9am?
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Yes.
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Breakfast is available until 9am in the dining room.
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We have a buffet with various options.
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That sounds good.
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I'll be sure to come down for breakfast.
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Can you arrange a taxi for me after checkout?
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Absolutely, Alex.
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What time would you like the taxi?
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Could you book it for 11 .30 a .m.?
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I have a flight to catch in the afternoon.
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No problem.
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I'll arrange a taxi for 11 .30 a .m to take you to the airport.
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Thank you.
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Also, can I leave my bags here after checkout while I wait for the taxi? Of course.
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We can store your bags at the reception.
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Just let us know when you're ready to leave.
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That's great.
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Thanks for all your help.
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You're welcome, Alex.
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If there's anything else you need, feel free to ask.
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Enjoy your stay.
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What would you like to eat?
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What an interesting story.
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Oh, it's already 12 p .m.
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Would you like to have lunch at our house, Mrs. Lisa?
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Yes, I'd love to.
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Ken always tells me that your cooking skill is perfect.
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Oh, did he say something like that?
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It's so awkward.
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No, there's nothing to be awkward about.
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I can see that Ken loves you so much through his stories.
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Thank you.
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And what would you like to eat?
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Anything is fine, Tracy.
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Do you have any suggestions?
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I'm thinking about roasted cauliflower tacos.
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What is that?
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It's a taco with roasted cauliflower, and it's based on a Mexican dish.
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Mmm, I love Mexican food.
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Can I pay by credit card?
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Excuse me, I'd like to have the bill.
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Yes, sir.
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Here you are.
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Can I pay my credit card?
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Yes, sir.
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May I have your card, please?
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Here it is.
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Thank you.
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Please wait for a moment.
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Here's your card and your receipt.
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Thank you.
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The dinner today was perfect.
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I will definitely come here next time.
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I'm glad you enjoyed your meal.
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Thank you for choosing us.
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How's the weather today?
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Hurry up, Tom, or are you going to be late for school?
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I'm coming!
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How's the weather today, honey?
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I'm listening to the weather forecaster now.
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He said it's going to be a rainy day.
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If so, don't forget to bring your umbrellas.
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Where's my umbrella, Mom?
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It's in the living room, Tom.
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Please put your umbrella in the right place next time.
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Look at the sky, Mom and Dad.
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There are a lot of dark clouds coming.
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Oh, no. It's going to be raining heavily today.
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What are they saying about me?
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Do you know that you are so famous at school, Luna?
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Wait, what?
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I'm famous?
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No way.
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I'm not kidding, girl.
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Everyone in the math class talks about you all the time.
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What are they saying about me?
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They said that you are a math genius.
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You can solve every math problem that the teacher gives.
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Well, I admit that I'm interested in math, but I'm not that smart.
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I don't know, but they said so.
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hmm what else are they saying they said that you are a bit introverted
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i agree with this point i hardly talk to anyone in classes except you
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do you want to make more new friends it's fine to me being what i am now
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How long are you going to stay there?
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Welcome back, Jane.
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I miss you so much.
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I miss you more than you missed me, Anna.
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Ha ha ha ha.
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Let's go to my apartment now.
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By the way, Jade, how long are you going to stay there?
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I'm having my long vacation right now.
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Maybe I can stay there for a month.
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Really?
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We can travel together.
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Yeah, why not, right?
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I think I'm going to spend the last two weeks with my family. That would be great.
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They also miss you so much.
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Do you see him often?
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It's great to go jogging on such a beautiful day like this.
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Yeah, it's been a long time since it was sunny, right?
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You're right.
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It was raining the whole last two weeks.
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Look over there.
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Is that our new neighbor, John?
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oh yeah he usually does some jogging in the afternoon do you see him often
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not really i think he moved there two weeks ago but he hasn't talked to anybody yet
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And it was raining cats and dogs, so I couldn't go outside and talk to him as well.
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Yeah, you're right.
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Can someone pick up the dry cleaning?
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Oh no, our washing machine is broken.
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What?
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Yeah, I'm afraid so.
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I tried to click the button start, but it's not working.
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What are we going to do now?
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Should we use the dry cleaning service?
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I think we should.
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Do you know any dry cleaners near here?
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Yeah, I know one.
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Let's bring our clothes there.
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Wait, how long does it take for us to pick up?
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Usually around 24 to 48 hours, I guess.
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Okay, cool.
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Hey, it's already been two days.
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Can someone pick up the dry cleaning?
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Leave it to me.
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Wow, look at our clothes.
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It's completely dry.
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And it smells so good.
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Ha ha.
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I'm going to use this service next time.
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Shall we go for a walk?
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What's the weather like today, Andy?
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It's cloudy, and it's not too hot.
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Perfect.
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Shall we go for a walk?
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We definitely should.
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Where do you usually go for a walk?
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Hmm, it's quite random, I guess.
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Sometimes I go jogging in the park.
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Sometimes I wander around the riverbank.
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Hey, I've never been to the riverbank before.
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You'd better try.
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You can enjoy the nature there if you want.
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Okay, let's go for a walk near the riverbank now. Are there any problems?
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I just finished presenting the schedule of our trip next week.
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Are there any questions?
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I have.
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Yes, please.
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Do we have to bring a lot of clothes for the trip?
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No, we don't have to.
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The trip only lasts one day, so you don't need to change your clothes.
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Make sure to wear comfortable ones.
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Thank you, Mrs. Linda.
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You're welcome.
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Is there anyone else who wants to ask?
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I want to ask whether we have to buy breakfast and lunch ourselves or not.
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Oh, don't worry about that.
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The school will provide breakfast and lunch for you guys.
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Thank you. Is everything clear?
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All right, I think we can end the meeting today.
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do you usually stay up late
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hi i'm so sleepy did you stay up late last night yeah i forgot to do my homework
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so i had to stay up until 2 a .m to finish it.
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Gosh.
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Do you usually stay up late?
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Not really.
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I can say that I'm a healthy person.
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I always go to bed at 10 p .m., except yesterday.
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I was so careless.
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Please manage your time better.
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I sure will.
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How about you?
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Are you a night owl?
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Well, I used to stay up late until 1am.
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Wow, but why?
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I don't know.
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I just couldn't sleep before that.
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So I played video games instead.
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Bro.
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Ha ha ha.
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But I've quit staying up late for a month.
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Lately, I've tried to go to sleep at 9pm and wake up at 6am.
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Hey, you've just built a good habit.
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Keep it up!
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You too, bro!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 550 sentences and 3691 words to shadow. The speech runs for 31:06. The speaker talks at a steady 119 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| checkout noun | /ˈt͡ʃɛkˌaʊt/ | The process of checking out of a hotel, or the latest time to vacate a room in one. |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| mathematics noun | /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ | An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| reservation noun | /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ | The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back. |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| summary noun | /ˈsʌm.ə.ɹi/ | An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material. |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| puppy noun | /ˈpʌpi/ | A young rat. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| allowance noun | /əˈlaʊəns/ | Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting. |
| allergic adjective | /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ | Of or pertaining to allergy. |
| trash noun | /tɹæʃ/ | Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse. |
| lately adverb | /ˈleɪt.li/ | Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stay up verb | To remain awake; to not go to bed. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
| grow up verb | To mature and become an adult. |
| take out verb | To remove. |
| clean up verb | To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy. |
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. |
| go together verb | To be in a relationship. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If you tell her, she won't agree |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you ever seen · Have you contacted · haven't seen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | must be cleaned · was bitten · is served |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may both · might want · may see |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 107 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, thirteen /ˌθɝtˈtin/, thoroughness /ˈθʌɹoʊnəs/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, wash /wɑʃ/, trash /tɹæʃ/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, dish /dɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/, accordingly /əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/
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 checkout, taxi, mathematics.
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.