Shadowing Practice: 🎧 Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản A1 | Listening Podcast |🎯 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Conversation 1.
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Hey Chantel, what do you do on the weekend?
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On the weekend, I wake up and first I make breakfast.
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Oh, what do you make?
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I like to make toast.
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Oh, right.
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I often eat toast too.
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Do you put butter on your toast?
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I do.
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I put butter and jam.
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Oh, I love butter and jam on my toast.
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Do you eat cereal?
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No, I used to, but not anymore.
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Yeah, on the weekend, I don't eat cereal.
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On the weekend, I cook a nice breakfast,
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but I eat cereal during the week.
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What else do you do on the weekend?
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Hmm, let's see.
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After I eat breakfast, I clean the kitchen and make my bed.
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What about you?
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I also clean my house.
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I clean my rooms.
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I vacuum.
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I wash the windows.
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I wash the dishes.
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I do my laundry.
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I do that on Saturday,
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but on Sunday, I have fun.
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And what do you do for fun?
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I go to the park.
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I play sports.
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I play soccer at the park.
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Sometimes I ride my bike.
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Sometimes I go hiking.
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I do lots on Sunday.
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On Sunday, I relax.
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I don't study.
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I don't work.
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And I don't clean my house.
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Nice.
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What do you do on Sunday?
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I also enjoy my time on Sunday.
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I really like to meet my friends.
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And sometimes we go to festivals or visit new cities.
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And we eat a lot of really good food.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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Yes.
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Actually, we also really enjoy camping.
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Do you like camping?
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I love camping.
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I love the outdoors.
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I go hiking often.
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Oh, me too.
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Oh, that's cool.
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What about Sunday evening?
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Oh, Sunday evening, I relax.
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I cook a big dinner,
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and I listen to music,
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and sometimes I read my book.
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But often, I go to sleep very early on Sunday.
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Oh, wow.
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And you?
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Well, on Sunday, I don't cook.
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I usually order food.
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I order pizza, or maybe I eat at a restaurant.
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And then later in the evening,
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on Sunday, I always watch TV.
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So my favorite TV show is on Sunday night.
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And what's your favorite TV show?
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My favorite TV show is called Billions.
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Billions?
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Yeah, it's about money and power in New York.
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It's very interesting.
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Nice.
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Maybe I should watch it.
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Oh, you should.
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But you go to bed early.
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Yes, around 9 o'clock.
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Oh, okay.
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Maybe you can see it.
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Okay.
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Conversation 2 Natalie, let's talk about our favorite things.
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Sure.
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First, what is your favorite color?
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Hmm, my favorite color is purple.
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Really?
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My favorite color is purple too.
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Oh, really?
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Yeah, but I don't have purple clothing.
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I love the color purple,
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but I don't have purple clothes.
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Oh, well, everything I wear is purple.
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No kidding.
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Yeah, really.
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That's so cool.
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So what about food?
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What's your favorite food?
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Hmm, good question.
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My favorite food is pizza.
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I love pizza, but I don't like really big pizzas.
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I love pizza too.
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What is your favorite topping on pizza?
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I like really spicy toppings.
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So salami or pepperoni, chilies,
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and sometimes bell peppers too.
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Do you like thick pizza or thin pizza?
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No, I don't like thick pizza because I can't eat too much.
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But the thin pizzas, I get lots of toppings and I don't feel so full.
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Yeah, I agree.
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What about seasons?
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What is your favorite season?
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My favorite season is winter.
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Winter?
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Yeah, I love winter.
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Don't you?
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No, I hate winter.
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Why do you like winter?
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I I love the snow.
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Oh, I hate the snow.
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Well, I like the snow a little bit,
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but I hate cold weather.
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Yeah, I guess the cold is kind of annoying,
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but the snow is so much fun.
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I go skiing, and I play snowball fights, and I build snowmen.
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Yeah, that sounds fun.
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What about sports?
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What's your favorite sport?
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I'd say my favorite sport is tennis.
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That's interesting.
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Do you play tennis?
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Yeah, but I'm not very good.
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Do you like singles or doubles?
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At the moment, I'm having singles lessons.
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They're really fun.
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Oh, now you are taking tennis lessons?
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Yes, about twice a week.
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Do you watch tennis on TV?
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Yes, I watch it all the time.
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Who is your favorite tennis player?
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Hmm, I really like Roger Federer.
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Yeah, he's really good.
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Okay, last question.
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What is your favorite movie?
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Um, I don't have a favorite movie,
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but I really like comedies.
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So, what is your favorite comedy?
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My favorite comedy is Ace Ventura.
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Ace Ventura is very funny,
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but that movie is really old.
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It is, but it's a classic, Todd.
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It's like 20 years old, I think.
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Maybe more.
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I know, I've seen it a hundred times.
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Yeah, I like it a lot too.
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Conversation 3 So Todd, where are you from?
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I am from the US.
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I am from San Francisco.
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It's on the west coast.
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And what do you do?
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I'm an English teacher.
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Also, I create ELO.
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So, I work on ELO a lot.
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Okay.
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How old are you?
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I am 47.
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Yeah, I am old.
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No, it's not old.
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Who is your best friend?
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My best friend is Don.
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He is a teacher too.
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She lives in America.
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And are you married?
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No, I am not married.
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I am still single.
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Where is your mom from?
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My mom is from California.
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She is from Los Angeles.
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And what does she do?
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She is a manager.
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She works in a clothing store.
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Where is your dad from?
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My dad is from San Francisco.
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He is not from Los Angeles,
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but he met my mother in Los Angeles.
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Hmm.
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And what does he do?
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He is also a manager.
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He works for a tree cutting company.
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They cut trees.
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Wow.
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That sounds exciting.
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Yeah.
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Cool job.
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Is it dangerous?
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It is a little dangerous.
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A little.
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Amy, what about you?
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Where are you from?
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I'm from Glasgow, on the west coast of Scotland, in the United Kingdom.
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Nice.
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And what do you do?
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I'm also a teacher.
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Nice.
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What do you teach?
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I teach English.
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Me too.
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It's fun, isn't it?
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It is.
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It is very fun.
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Excuse me, can I ask?
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How old are you?
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Of course you can ask.
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I'm 34.
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Okay, very young.
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Very young.
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Where is your mom from?
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My mom is also from Glasgow.
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Ah, nice.
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What does she do?
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Well, she's retired now, but she was a nurse.
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Oh, nice.
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And is your dad from Glasgow?
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Yes, he is.
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What does he do?
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He's also retired, but he used to be a teacher.
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Oh, wow.
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Mini teachers.
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Yes.
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Looks like it.
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Well, thanks, Amy.
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Nice talking to you.
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You too, Todd.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening skills by engaging with a lively conversation between two friends discussing their weekend activities. The dialogue focuses on everyday routines and leisure activities, providing practical vocabulary and common phrases that are beneficial for basic English conversation. By participating in this listening practice, you will not only enhance your understanding of spoken English but also improve your pronunciation through shadowing techniques. This immersive approach to language learning will help you feel more comfortable and confident while speaking in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • make breakfast - to prepare the morning meal.
  • toast - sliced bread that has been browned in a toaster.
  • butter and jam - common toppings for toast.
  • clean the kitchen - to tidy up the cooking area.
  • vacuum - to clean a carpet or floor using a vacuum cleaner.
  • play soccer - to engage in the sport of soccer.
  • go hiking - to take a long walk in nature, often on trails.
  • meet friends - to spend time with friends.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this listening practice, consider utilizing shadowing techniques tailored to the dialogue’s speed and emotional tone. As you listen to the recording, try to speak along with the characters. This method, often referred to as shadow speak, is effective for improving English pronunciation and fluency. Start by listening to a few lines at a time, then pause the audio and repeat what you heard. Focus on mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers.

Since the dialogue is casual and slightly fast-paced, begin by slowing the audio down if possible. This will help you catch every word and phrase accurately. With regular practice, you will gradually enhance your ability to recognize vocabulary in context, which is key to advancing in English conversation. Remember, the goal is to improve your English pronunciation and comprehension through consistent shadow speech practice.

Additionally, try to engage with the content by creating your own sentences using the vocabulary learned. Practicing speaking out loud regularly will solidify your skills and make your conversations feel more natural. Embrace the fun aspects of learning, just as the characters in the video enjoy their weekends!

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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