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Creating lesson...
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Welcome to my channel, let's practice your listening skill.
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With video level A1, and the topic is, go to the cinema.
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Now listen carefully.
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Hey Anna, are you free this weekend?
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Hmm, not sure yet.
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Why?
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I got two free movie tickets.
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Wow, really?
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That's so lucky.
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Yeah, my cousin works at the cinema so he gave me the tickets.
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Nice.
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So, who are you going with?
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That's the problem.
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I don't know who to go with.
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So I thought maybe you want to go.
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Me?
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Oh, wow.
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That sounds fun.
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What movie?
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The new action one, Sky Fighters.
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It's really popular.
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Oh, I saw the trailer.
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It looks amazing.
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Yeah.
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So you want to go on Saturday night?
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Um, actually, I can't.
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What?
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Why not?
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My family is going back to my hometown this weekend.
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I have to go with them.
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Oh, I see.
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That's okay.
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I really want to go, but my mom already bought the bus tickets.
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No problem.
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Family first.
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Aw, you sound sad.
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Me?
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No, no, I'm fine.
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Liar.
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You look like a sad puppy.
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Maybe a little.
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I just thought it would be fun to go with you.
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That's sweet.
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I'm sorry, Tom.
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I'll go with you next time, okay?
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Promise?
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Promise.
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When I come back, we'll go watch another movie.
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My treat.
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Deal.
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But what should I do with the tickets now?
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Hmm.
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Invite someone else.
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Maybe your special friend?
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What?
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I don't have one.
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Oh, really?
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Then maybe you'll find one at the cinema.
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I doubt it.
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Come on, Tom.
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Don't be sad.
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You got free tickets.
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That's lucky.
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Yeah.
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Maybe I'll go with Min.
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He loves action movies.
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Good idea.
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But next time you save a ticket for me. Of course.
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You're my first choice.
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Ah, that's nice.
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Okay, I have to go now.
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Sure.
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Have a good trip this weekend.
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Thanks.
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Enjoy the movie, Tom.
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I'll try, but it won't be the same without you.
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Have a good weekend, Tom.
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See you next week.
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Hey, Anna.
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Are you free this weekend?
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Hmm, not sure yet.
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Why?
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I got two free movie tickets.
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Wow, really?
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That's so lucky.
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Yeah, my cousin works at the cinema, so he gave me the tickets.
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Nice.
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So who are you going with?
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That's the problem.
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I don't know who to go with, so I thought maybe you want to go.
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Me?
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Oh, wow.
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That sounds fun.
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What movie?
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The new action one, Sky Fighters.
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It's really popular.
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Oh, I saw the trailer.
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It looks amazing.
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Yeah.
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So you want to go on Saturday night?
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Um, actually, I can't.
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What?
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Why not?
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My family is going back to my hometown this weekend.
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I have to go with them.
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Oh, I see.
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That's okay.
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I really want to go, but my mom already bought the bus tickets.
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No problem.
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Family first.
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Aw, you sound sad.
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Me?
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No, no, I'm fine.
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Liar.
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You look like a sad puppy.
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Maybe a little.
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I just thought it would be fun to go with you.
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That's sweet.
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I'm sorry, Tom.
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I'll go with you next time, okay?
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Promise?
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Promise.
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When I come back, we'll go watch another movie.
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My treat.
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Deal.
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But what should I do with the tickets now?
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Hmm.
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Invite someone else.
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Maybe your special friend.
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What?
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I don't have one.
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Oh, really?
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Then maybe you'll find one at the cinema.
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I doubt it.
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Come on, Tom.
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Don't be sad.
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You got free tickets.
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That's lucky.
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Yeah.
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Maybe I'll go with Min.
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He loves action movies.
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Good idea.
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But next time you save a ticket for me. Of course.
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You're my first choice.
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Ah, that's nice.
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Okay, I have to go now.
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Sure.
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Have a good trip this weekend.
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Thanks.
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Enjoy the movie, Tom.
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I'll try, but it won't be the same without you.
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Have a good weekend, Tom.
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See you next week.
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Hey, Anna.
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Are you free this weekend?
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Hmm, not sure yet.
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Why?
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I got two free movie tickets.
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Wow, really?
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That's so lucky.
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Yeah, my cousin works at the cinema, so he gave me the tickets.
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Nice.
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So who are you going with?
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That's the problem.
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I don't know who to go with, so I thought maybe you want to go.
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Me?
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Oh, wow.
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That sounds fun.
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What movie?
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The new action one, Sky Fighters.
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It's really popular.
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Oh, I saw the trailer.
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It looks amazing.
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Yeah.
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So you want to go on Saturday night?
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Um, actually, I can't.
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What?
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Why not?
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My family is going back to my hometown this weekend.
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I have to go with them.
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Oh, I see.
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That's okay.
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I really want to go, but my mom already bought the bus tickets.
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No problem.
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Family first.
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Aw, you sound sad.
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Me?
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No, no, I'm fine.
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Liar.
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You look like a sad puppy.
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Maybe a little.
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I just thought it would be fun to go with you.
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That's sweet.
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I'm sorry, Tom.
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I'll go with you next time, okay?
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Promise?
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Promise.
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When I come back, we'll go watch another movie.
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My treat.
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Deal.
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But what should I do with the tickets now?
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Hmm.
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Invite someone else.
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Maybe your special friend.
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What?
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I don't have one.
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Oh, really?
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Then maybe you'll find one at the cinema.
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I doubt it.
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Come on, Tom.
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Don't be sad.
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You got free tickets.
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That's lucky.
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Yeah.
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Maybe I'll go with Min.
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He loves action movies.
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Good idea.
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But next time you save a ticket for me. Of course.
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You're my first choice.
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Ah, that's nice.
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Okay, I have to go now.
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Sure.
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Have a good trip this weekend.
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Thanks.
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Enjoy the movie, Tom.
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I'll try, but it won't be the same without you.
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Have a good weekend, Tom.
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See you next week.

Context & Background

In this engaging video designed for A1 English learners, the dialogue centers around a casual conversation between two friends discussing plans to go to the cinema. The characters, Anna and Tom, navigate the challenges of making plans, indicating their friendship and the importance of family commitments. This relatable context helps learners practice real-life scenarios, making the language more applicable and enriching their overall understanding. The focus on simple phrases and everyday vocabulary establishes a solid foundation for beginners looking to enhance their English speaking practice.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “Are you free this weekend?” – A common way to invite someone to do something.
  • “I got two free movie tickets.” – An example of sharing news or invites.
  • “What movie?” – Useful for discussing choices in social contexts.
  • “I can’t, my family is going back to my hometown.” – A way to explain personal commitments.
  • “Let’s go watch another movie.” – Encourages making future plans, a key aspect of friendships.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use this video for your English speaking practice, follow these steps for successful shadowing:

  1. Watch the video once: Familiarize yourself with the characters and storyline.
  2. Listen carefully: Replay the dialogue, paying attention to pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. Listen for context clues that help convey emotions and intentions.
  3. Practice shadow speech: As you listen, repeat the phrases simultaneously. Focus on matching the speaker's tone and pace. This is crucial not only for improving fluency but also for building confidence.
  4. Break it down: If you find certain phrases challenging, isolate them. Repeat these independently until you feel comfortable before integrating them back into the conversation.
  5. Record yourself: To enhance your practice, record your shadowing sessions. Listening to your own voice can reveal areas of improvement and help track your progress over time.

By adopting these strategies and engaging deeply with the content, you'll find that you can learn English with YouTube more effectively. Incorporating tools like shadowing techniques will also prepare you for more advanced challenges such as IELTS speaking practice, making your language learning journey both structured and enjoyable. Remember, persistent practice is key to fluency, and shadowspeak is your bridge to achieving that goal.

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.