Shadowing Practice: my first time in france 🥖 a few days in paris, french food, eiffel tower, biking & lots of shopping - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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We'll see you next time.
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We have officially made it to Paris.
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We're in the Airbnb now.
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And it is so cute.
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I have to show you guys a little tour.
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This is what it looks like when you first walk in.
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And this is the kitchen.
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I think it is so cute.
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I love that it is all...
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Ouch.
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I love the industrial feel of everything.
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And there's even a desk and like workstation.
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I'm not going to do any work this trip.
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Let me turn this on.
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So now you guys can see what the view looks like.
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And this is what the bedroom looks like.
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And there's even shades that go up and down.
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So I think that is so cute and perfect for a good night's sleep.
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This is the bathroom It's also super spacious.
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There's a washing machine as well and then a really nice shower
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And so i'm gonna be in here for the next four days
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But now i'm literally starving so i'm gonna get ready
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and head out to a little bistro for some dinner I
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have not made any reservations during this trip I have more of a bucket list planned for this trip
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So things that I want to see and do but not necessarily all planned out hour by hour.
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Yeah, let's get ready Okay,
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so ainsley
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and I have just made it out of the airbnb We got dressed really quickly in matching brown
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and we walked approximately 200 meters before someone came up to us and asked to take a picture of us.
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So we said no, obviously,
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because that's kind of odd.
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And I also don't really understand like what they were asking for.
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It was a man.
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They were laughing too.
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Yeah, it was a man also.
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He was on the phone and it was so odd.
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I was like, no. And he was like, really?
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And he threw up a peace sign.
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Yeah, he was like, really?
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Can I take a photo?
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But anyways.
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Okay, Ainsley and I managed to get a table without a reservation.
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We only had to wait like 7 minutes,
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so honestly not bad timing,
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but it is like 8 o'clock right now.
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And we just ordered starters of Escarp and Ophelia Meisters.
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And then we got a steak freeze to share.
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And then we're gonna get dessert after this.
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Okay, Ainsley and I wanted to get a little bit of sweet and sour.
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So we got a Paris breast and the one we had last time was so, so small.
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So this is truly the best thing ever.
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That looks so good.
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You're right.
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It's so good.
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i've had this dream
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and this goal to bike to the eiffel tower on my first day in paris to watch it sparkle
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but it is four kilometers away
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so we're going to city bike it i honestly haven't even city biked in toronto
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so we're gonna have to see how it goes in paris
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we made it we made it to the eiffel tower barely following a route
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or a map we were kind of just going with the flow of traffic
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that was a little chaotic we had no idea where the lanes were.
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We were like trying to follow them, but yeah.
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We can't see.
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No, my contacts are also like not the right prescription,
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but now the Eiffel Tower is going to twinkle.
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We are.
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Hi guys, it is day two of Paris.
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I've just gotten ready super quickly.
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I'm wearing a matching set today.
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It's like a corset and mini skirt.
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And we just come to one of these oldest bakeries that make croissants and it's called Soher.
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It's recommended to us by our friend Vincent.
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We're just gonna get a classic croissant and then probably a cappuccino
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or espresso at a nearby cafe before getting into the day.
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So let's go inside.
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I just decided to get a hot chocolate this morning because not a very big coffee or espresso person.
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Good sound of Gage ,
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it's such a that aising test material So I will paint results equity won't move get it Off top Steer Save
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recipe 中 Sable
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All out Cezanne because they were super kind
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and gave us a little gift card
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So we're gonna pick out a few things and try on a few of the new styles for fall Okay,
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this is the first cardigan that I'm trying on.
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I think it is so cute.
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I really love this color I think I'm gonna be able to wear it with multiple things.
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I like that the sleeves are not too short And
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so I think I'm gonna go with this one I'm gonna show you guys this other color and other size,
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but I think it's too big
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So this is the same cardigan in a different color
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and I think it just looked a little too big for me Especially
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because the are gonna be tight
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So I think it doesn't make sense for it to be tight and then a super duper loose.
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I like this color though
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Hey guys, I just got in from Cezanne and I just had a little outfit change.
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I feel like I usually stray away from color in my wardrobe,
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but this trip we're definitely changing that.
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And the same goes for dressing up my phone.
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And of course that's all thanks to Casetify.
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Every time I change my phone,
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the one thing that I do is make sure that it's wearing a Casetify case.
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And so with the launch of the iPhone 17, that is no exception.
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I can take this off and you can see the print a little bit better.
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I feel like it matches my outfit so perfectly.
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I even have this other one Which is more fun and I think even matches my lip shade perfectly.
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This is why it always just makes the most fun prints I have this matcha made in heaven
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and it is a glaze case And so it's super high shine
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and of course all other cases are mag safe
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because I always like to have accessories on it This is the snappy snap
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and stick grip stand and so it suctions on to smooth surfaces
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So you can do a fit check or
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if you just want to prop it up somewhere
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and then also just pops out like this
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And that's just how you use it as the grip stand But I really just love how the cases are so customizable.
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It can go with any of your aesthetics I just love
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that case if I has a scratch resistant strong
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and protective for your actual phone products There are
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so many different prints to choose from
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and accessories even have it really cute phone straps
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that are perfect Just to have around your hand
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if you're kind of clumsy like me
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and you'd like drop your phone often It's good to just have a little strap around your wrist.
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Not to mention it's very cute and there are so many different styles.
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Obviously today I picked up more cases from the Louvre.
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The store is so cute.
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They had so many different options on the wall.
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There are artwork inspired cases as well.
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So if you wanna get 15% off at Casetify or see the other Casetify aesthetics,
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then you can go to my link in the description box below or scan the QR code on screen.
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We're headed over to the Louvre right now.
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I've heard from so many people that you can spend days exploring the Louvre.
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So we're allocating a big chunk of the afternoon
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I'm actually gonna break out the new shoes
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that I got in nice I got these really cute ballerinas
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and I think it just goes well with my outfit right now.
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So yeah, let's get going
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It is so incredibly busy here, oh my gosh.
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So we have made our way through all of level one here.
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We started at Napoleon III's apartment and then obviously saw all of these antiques
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and then ended up at the Mona Lisa which was so packed.
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And now we're on level zero just looking at all of these different sculptures
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which is the room that I'm in right now.
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Some of these sculptures are so insane,
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but we're trying to make our way down to minus one as well Just to see like history of the Louvre
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We finished at the Louvre and now we're headed to the sixth around this month
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or a Steak Freaks dinner part two because it includes two rounds of steak and then unlimited fries
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So that is where we were supposed to go for dinner
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but the line literally is out of frame
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So we are not going there
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because I do not want to wait more than like an hour
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and a half to have dinner Because it's already 7 o'clock
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So we're just gonna pop in to another place
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and then I do have a cafe spot that I want to go to for dessert So that's our plan for now.
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Also, I want to talk about our bike ride.
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It was literally supposed to take 10 minutes It was five kilometers.
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It's not even that far and it took 45 10 minutes turned into 45.
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Well to be fair there was Dresch hour and then we got lost.
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I have never seen that many bikers on the road unless it was for an actual race.
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Like this is insane.
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I'm not even a biker.
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I don't know why I'm biking during Dresch hour here.
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and I hope you enjoyed this video.
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Thank you.
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I'm glad you enjoyed this video.
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Thanks for having me.
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I'm having a great day.
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I'll be back to you soon.
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I'm having a great day.
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I'm having a great day for you.
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I'm having a great day.
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I'm having a lot of fun.
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I'm having a great day.
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I love you.
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I love you.
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We are in this morning the bags are
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so cute guys know I have been wearing them for several years now
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And so I'm finally in one of the pairs of showrooms,
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but I'm torn between a few styles So we show you guys
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so this is the first style that I really love
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and I am really close to getting just
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because I love a little Shoulder bag but then I also really love this style.
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It's a little bit chunkier I feel like to hold more
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things I just feel like the odds of me wearing it are a little bit smaller
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because it's more of a handheld bag
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and I am more of a Shoulder Girl bag so I'm gonna try both on and see what works.
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I got my first lunch latte in Paris and of course it is a strawberry one.
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It also matches my top today.
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Our breakfast spans two tables but we got a French breakfast
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which is one hot drink orange juice and I just chose bread
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and butter and then the English breakfast was two eggs
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and we chose an omelet bread yogurt and also a hot drink and orange juice
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I completely forget the building we were just in,
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but I did a bunch of souvenir shopping,
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and I'm so excited to show you guys a haul when I get home.
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But now we're headed back just to drop off some stuff because it's getting a little bit heavy.
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And then we're going to explore Le Marais.
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We got raspberry, pistachio, a Halloween special, matcha, lemon, and tiramisu.
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That's good.
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It's a strong matcha flavor.
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Yay!
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You're so low-loving.
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You with your heels?
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Your boots?
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Literally we are here now Wiraf.
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Talking really well that will help.
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You know.
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Guys, I have just gotten in and I am already seated in this chair
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because I have I've been in these tall boots since 10 30 a.m.
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It is now 12 30 a.m.
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That's literally over 12 hours These heels are literally not a joke.
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They're at least three to four inches tall They're so dirty now,
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but I literally just need to take these off with you because this is insane Oh my gosh,
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my feet are actually so freaking dead.
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You guys know I'm literally a flat shoe girl,
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too I don't even know if my feet remember how to lay flat.
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They've just been like this literally all day But yeah,
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now I'm going to massage and raise my feet No public reading.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will immerse themselves in a delightful travel experience set in Paris, exploring the charm of the city and its cuisine. The transcript provides rich context for practicing conversational English related to travel, dining, and local customs. By focusing on natural spoken language, learners will enhance their ability to express themselves in various social situations, from enjoying meals at bistros to navigating through bustling streets.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Airbnb: A service that allows people to rent out their homes or apartments.
- Bistro: A small, casual restaurant that serves simple meals.
- Bucket list: A list of experiences one hopes to accomplish in their lifetime.
- Reservation: An arrangement made in advance to secure a spot, especially in a restaurant.
- Starter: An appetizer or small dish served before the main course.
- Steak frîtes: A popular French dish consisting of steak and fries.
- Paris-Brest: A pastry made from choux dough and filled with cream, named after a famous bicycle race.
- Spacious: Having plenty of room; large in size.
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