Shadowing Practice: Living English - Episode 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Music Music Music Music Music Music Music
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Hello and welcome again to Living English
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where we learn how to speak English for work travel or study In each program we look at a short drama
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then practice our English.
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So, let's see today's episode of Sisters and Brothers.
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Remember, in the last episode, Anne arrived from Singapore.
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She met her business partner, Sarah.
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Now, she's checking in at her hotel.
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Thank you.
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You're very welcome.
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You'll be all right here?
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Thanks, I'll be fine.
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And thank you, Mark, for helping with my heavy bag.
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Oh!
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Don't mention it.
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All right, then.
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Nice to meet you, finally.
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I'll ring you tomorrow.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Goodbye.
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Good morning.
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Would you like to check in?
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Yes, please.
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And your name?
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Anne Lee.
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Ah, yes.
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Could you just fill this out, please?
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How long will you be staying?
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Two weeks.
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Are you here on business?
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Mainly business.
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Will you need a hire car?
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No, thank you.
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And will you need a map for the city?
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Maybe later.
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And will you want a newspaper in the morning?
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No, thank you.
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Okay.
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And how will you be paying, Ms Lee?
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Credit card.
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Thank you.
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There you go. And here's your key.
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That's room 309.
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Enjoy your stay, Ms Lee.
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Thank you.
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I hope I will.
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In that episode, we saw how to say thank you and how to reply.
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Let's have another look.
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Thank you very much for picking me up.
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You're very welcome.
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Anne says, thank you very much.
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This is a polite way of thanking someone.
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Try saying, thank you very much for picking me up with the clip.
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You're very welcome.
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Thank you very much for picking me up.
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You're very welcome.
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Sarah says in reply, you're very welcome.
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This is a polite reply.
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Try at home with the clip.
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Thank you very much for picking me up.
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Thank you very much for picking me up.
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You're very welcome.
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You're very welcome, or just you're welcome, is what we usually say when someone thanks us.
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Your is short for you are.
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You are welcome.
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Now listen for how Anne says thank you to Mark.
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And thank you Mark for helping with my heavy bag.
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She just says thank you.
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There's another way of saying thank you for everyday things.
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Listen carefully.
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You'll be all right here and thanks, I'll be fine.
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Anne said thanks to a polite question.
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For small things like this, we just say thanks.
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In our next clip, listen for what Mark replies when Anne says thank you.
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And thank you, Mark, for helping with my heavy bag.
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Oh, don't mention it.
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Mark says, don't mention it.
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He's politely saying that Anne doesn't need to say thank you.
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Don't is a way of saying do not, and mention means say.
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Now try saying it yourself.
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And thank you Mark for helping with my heavy bag.
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Duh!
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And thank you Mark for helping with my heavy bag.
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Duh!
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Don't mention it.
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In that episode, we also saw how to say goodbye.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Goodbye.
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She says goodbye as she leaves.
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It's a formal way of saying that you are going.
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Practice saying goodbye with the clip.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye.
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When you get to know someone a little better, you can say see you later.
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Practice saying this after me.
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See you later.
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See you later.
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Now, let's look at how to ask questions about what you're going to do.
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How long will you be staying?
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Two weeks.
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How long will you be staying?
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We use the word will to ask about the future.
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Now listen to another question that uses will to ask about the future.
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Listen carefully.
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The hotel clerk speaks very fast.
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And will you want a newspaper in the morning?
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Here's another question from the clerk.
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And will you need a map for the city? And here's another one.
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Will you need a hire car?
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All these questions are about what Anne will do in the future.
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They ask about her plans.
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They ask about what she intends to do or what she is going to do.
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For example, the question, Will you need a hire car? is asking about the future.
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About what Anne might need in the next few days.
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Now listen carefully in our next clip for another use of will to ask about the future.
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Thank you very much for picking me up.
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You're very welcome.
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You'll be all right here?
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Will you be all right here?
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Sarah wants to know how Anne will be in the next few days while she is staying at the hotel.
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In the next clip, see how the word will is used when you are not asking a question. And here's your key.
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That's room 309.
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Enjoy your stay, Ms. Lee.
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Thank you.
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I hope I will.
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Anne replies, I hope I will, to the clerk telling her to enjoy her stay at the hotel.
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She hopes that in the future she will enjoy staying at the hotel.
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If you are not asking a question, you use the word will after words such as she.
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She will need a hire car.
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I I will need a hire car. And you.
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You will need a hire car.
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These sorts of words, I, she, you, are called pronouns.
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We use will before pronouns in questions.
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So if I say, will you need a hire car, it's a question.
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Listen to the difference.
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Will you need a hire car?
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You will need a hire car.
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Can you tell which one of these is a question?
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Will you enjoy your stay?
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Or, you will enjoy your stay.
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Will comes before you, so will you enjoy your stay is a question.
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It's asking about something in the future.
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When will comes after you, you are just saying what you think is going to happen.
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You will enjoy your stay.
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And here is Michelle.
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Hello, Michelle.
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How are you?
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I'm fine, thanks, Brenton.
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Hello, everyone.
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What will we talk about today?
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We'll talk about how to pay for things and more about the word will.
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Now, Brenton, you're going on a holiday to Fiji.
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I am?
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Let's pretend.
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I've brought some things here.
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Ask me if you'll need them and you ask at home too using will I need.
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Remember, it's hot in Fiji and there's lots of beaches.
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Alright.
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Sunscreen.
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Will I need sunscreen?
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What do you think?
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Yes, you will.
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Traveller's checks.
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Will I need traveller's checks?
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Yes, you will.
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Sunglasses.
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Will I need sunglasses?
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Yes, you will.
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Teddy bear.
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Will I need a teddy bear?
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No, you won't.
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I might.
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Now you answer the questions.
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Will he need sunscreen?
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Yes, he will.
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Will he need sunglasses?
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Yes, he will.
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Will he need a teddy bear?
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No, he won't.
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Oh.
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Now, let's look at the scene where Anne pays for her hotel room.
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How does she pay?
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And how will you be paying, Ms Lee?
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Credit card.
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Anne pays by credit card.
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How else can you pay for things?
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Well, you can pay in cash.
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So we say you pay by credit card or in cash.
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How else can you pay?
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Well, you can often pay by EFTPOS.
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EFTPOS stands for Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale.
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You use your ATM card for this.
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And you can pay by cheque.
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In America, it's spelled differently.
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So we say you can pay in cash,
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by credit card, by EFTPOS or by cheque.
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Practice saying by credit card with the clip.
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And how will you be paying Ms. Lee?
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And how will you be paying Ms. Lee? credit card.
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Did you hear what the clerk called Anne Lee in that clip?
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Listen again.
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And how are we paying Ms Lee?
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Credit card.
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She used her formal title, Ms Lee.
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What's your formal title, Brenton?
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My formal title is Mr Whittle.
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Men are called Mr. We say Mr. before our last name.
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My full name is Brenton Whittle, so I'm Mr Whittle.
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So the Mark Taylor in our film is Mr Taylor.
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Yes.
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And are you Ms Crodon?
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I might be.
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I might not be.
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What do you mean?
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Women can be called Ms, Miss or Mrs. They all sound like each other.
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Yes, but they're different.
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You can only be called Miss if you're not married and Mrs if you are married.
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Are you a Miss or a Mrs?
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I like to be called Ms. Any woman can be called Ms,
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just like any man can be called Mr. Practice these after me.
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Mr Whittle.
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Mrs Taylor.
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Miss Taylor.
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Ms. Lee.
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Have a go at saying Ms. Lee with the clip.
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And how are we paying Ms. Lee?
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Now it's time for a memory test.
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How are you going to pay? By credit card? By cheque? in cash.
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And I hope you'll watch our next program.
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We'll find out how to make appointments and about words to do with time.
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So until then, see you later.
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Real-Life English in Action: Hotel Check-In & Polite Exchanges
Ever wondered how to handle a hotel check-in or respond politely in everyday conversations? The video "Living English - Episode 2" brings these scenarios to life, following Anne as she arrives in a new city, interacts with a colleague, and checks into her hotel. This dialogue is perfect for IELTS speaking practice and building confidence in real-world situations—you’ll learn phrases that work for travel, work, or study!
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Don't mention it" – A friendly way to reply when someone thanks you (much warmer than just "you're welcome").
- "Mainly business" – A concise answer to clarify the purpose of your trip (great for casual or formal chats).
- "Maybe later" – Polite way to decline an offer without shutting it down (useful for requests like maps or services).
- "Enjoy your stay" – A common hospitality phrase that shows care (easy to remember and use in service roles or when hosting).
- "I hope I will" – A natural response to well-wishes (adds warmth to your reply).
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for Fluent Speaking
Shadow speech (or shadowspeak) is a powerful tool to improve pronunciation and fluency—and this video is ideal for practicing! Here’s how to do it:
- Watch once for context: Focus on the story to understand the situation (Anne’s check-in, her polite exchanges). This helps you connect words to real emotions.
- Listen and repeat immediately: Pause after short phrases (like "Thank you for helping with my bag") and mimic the tone, speed, and stress. This trains your mouth to move like a native.
- Focus on intonation: Notice how "Don't mention it" is said with a relaxed tone, or how "I hope I will" rises slightly. Copying this makes your speech sound natural.
- Practice with a partner: Role-play the check-in dialogue. One person be the hotel staff, the other Anne. This turns english speaking practice into a fun game!
- Record yourself: Compare your version to the video. You’ll spot small tweaks (like pausing before "mainly business") that make a big difference.
With these steps, you’ll master everyday phrases in no time—perfect for IELTS speaking practice or real-life interactions. Remember: progress comes from small, consistent efforts. Hit play, start shadowing, and watch your confidence soar!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are called · can be called · be called |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | Practice saying · enjoy staying |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might need · might be · might not be |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll be · I'll be · will you be |
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.