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A1
My day of cooking.
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My day of cooking.
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I'm Marta.
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Today is my day of cooking.
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I'm very happy.
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I want to cook something.
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I go to the kitchen.
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The kitchen is clean and calm.
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I look in the fridge.
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I have vegetables and potatoes,
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but I don't have tomatoes.
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I need tomatoes.
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I go to the supermarket.
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The supermarket is not far.
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I buy tomatoes and salt.
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I also buy onion.
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Then I go home.
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I'm back in the kitchen.
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I wash my hands.
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I cut the onion.
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The onion is very strong.
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My eyes are mousy.
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I cut the tomatoes.
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I make water.
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I put the eggs in the water.
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I put the pâtes in the water.
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Then I cook the vegetables.
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I mix everything.
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Oh, I forgot the sel.
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Now I add the sel.
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Now the breakfast is ready.
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It smells very good.
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I sit at table.
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I eat slowly.
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The breakfast is very delicious.
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J'aime mon jour de cuisine.
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Now let's listen to the story again with an English translation.
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Ma journée de cuisine My cooking day Je m'appelle Martha My name is Martha Aujourd'hui,
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c'est mon jour de cuisine Today is my cooking day.
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Je suis très contente.
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I am very happy.
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Je veux cuisiner quelque chose.
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I want to cook something.
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Je vais dans la cuisine.
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I go to the kitchen.
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La cuisine est propre et calme.
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The kitchen is clean and quiet.
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Je regarde dans le frigo.
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I look in the fridge.
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J'ai des légumes et des pâtes.
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I have vegetables and pasta.
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Mais je n'ai pas de tomates.
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But I don't have tomatoes.
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J'ai besoin de tomates.
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I need tomatoes.
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Je vais au supermarché.
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I go to the supermarket.
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Le supermarché n'est pas loin.
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The supermarket is not far.
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J'achète des tomates et du sel.
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I buy tomatoes and salt.
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J'achète aussi un oignon.
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I also buy an onion.
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Puis je rentre à la maison.
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Then I go home.
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Je suis de retour dans la cuisine.
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I am back in the kitchen.
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Je me lave les mains.
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I wash my hands.
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I cut the onion.
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The onion is very strong.
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My eyes are wet.
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I also cut the tomatoes.
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I boil water.
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Je mets les pâtes dans l'eau.
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I put the pasta into the water.
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Puis je cuisine les légumes.
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Then I cook the vegetables.
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Je mélange tout.
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I mix everything together.
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Oh, j'ai oublié le sel.
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Oh, I forgot the salt.
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Maintenant, j'ajoute du sel.
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Now I add salt.
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Maintenant, le repas est prêt.
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Now the food is ready.
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Ça sent très bon.
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It smells very good.
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Je m'assois à table.
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I sit at the table.
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Je mange lentement.
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I eat slowly.
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Le repas est très délicieux.
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The food is very delicious.
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J'aime mon jour de cuisine.
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I love my cooking day.
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Finally, we will listen to the story again without the English translation and subtitles.
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Ma journée de cuisine.
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Je m'appelle Martha.
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Aujourd'hui, c'est mon jour de cuisine.
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I am very happy.
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I want to cook something.
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I go to the kitchen.
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The kitchen is clean and calm.
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I look in the fridge.
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I have vegetables and potatoes.
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But I don't have tomatoes.
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I need tomatoes.
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I go to the supermarket.
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The supermarket is not far.
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I buy tomatoes and salt.
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I also buy onion.
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Then I go to the house.
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I go back to the kitchen.
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I wash my hands.
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I cut the onion.
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The onion is very strong.
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Mes yeux sont mouillés.
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Je coupe aussi les tomates.
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Je fais bouillir de l'eau.
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Je mets les pâtes dans l'eau.
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Puis je cuisine les légumes.
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Je mélange tout.
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Oh, j'ai oublié le sel.
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Maintenant, j'ajoute du sel.
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Maintenant, le repas est prêt.
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It feels very good.
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I sit at table.
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I eat slowly.
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The dinner is very delicious.
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I love my cooking day.
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Je mange lentement.
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Le repas est très délicieux.
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J'aime mon jour de cuisine.
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Now let's check your understanding.
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Answer these three questions and write your answers in the comment.
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Qu'est-ce que Martha n'a pas dans le frigo?
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What does Martha not have in the fridge?
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A. Des tomates B.
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Des légumes C.
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Des pâtes A.
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Tomatoes B.
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Vegetables C.
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Pasta Pourquoi les yeux de Martha sont mouillés?
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Why are Martha's eyes watery?
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A. Parce qu'elle pleure de joie B.
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Parce que l'oignon est fort C.
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Parce qu'il fait chaud A.
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Because she cries from joy B.
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Because the onion is strong C.
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Because it is hot Qu'est-ce que Martha oublie d'ajouter au début?
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What does Martha forget to add at first?
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A. Le sucre B.
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Le poivre C.
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Le sel A.
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Sugar B.
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Pepper C.
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Salt Now repeat each sentence after the narrator to practice your pronunciation.
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The fridge is big.
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The fridge is big.
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The vegetables.
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I eat vegetables.
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Les mains.
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Je lave mes mains.
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Le repas.
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Le repas est prêt.
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Le repas est prêt.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with an insightful and simple story about a cooking day that enhances your English language skills. The narrative unfolds through the familiar routine of cooking, which allows learners to grasp everyday vocabulary and expressions in context. By the end of this session, you will have practiced speaking about daily activities, learned important phrases related to cooking, and developed your ability to express happiness and necessity in English. This practice is suitable for anyone looking to improve their English speaking practice and effectively communicate similar daily routines.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Cooking
  • Supermarket
  • Vegetables
  • Tomatoes
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast
  • Very delicious
  • Happy

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this cooking story, consider using a shadowing app during your practice sessions. Shadowing is an effective technique to enhance fluency by repeating what you hear in real-time. Listen closely to the pace and tone of the narration, and try to imitate the rhythm of the speaker. Since the video features a smooth, moderate speed, you will find it easy to follow along.

As you practice, focus not only on pronunciation but also on intonation and emotion conveyed in the story. This will help you develop a clearer and more engaging speaking style. Additionally, practicing with phrases like "I want to cook something" and "I buy tomatoes" will refine your ability to describe actions and needs in English.

To make your practice session engaging, you might want to record yourself speaking along with the video. This will allow you to track your progress over time. Merging this approach with IELTS speaking practice techniques can further strengthen your skills. By continually practicing with both daily situations and formal speaking scenarios, you will create a more well-rounded command of the language. Lastly, remember to enjoy the process – after all, learning a language is a journey best taken with excitement!

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.

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