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Thank you.
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Welcome to the first meeting of the Coney Island Winter Swim Club, new season.
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And we are happy because it is freezing today.
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A perfect day for a swim in the ocean.
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Too bad it's not colder.
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Colder?
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You guys are crazy.
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I can't believe you swim in this weather.
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My dear Rishi, in our country, this would be a summer day.
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Tell me again, why do you do this?
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For the money.
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People pay you to swim in the winter.
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They are even crazier than you are.
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They are not crazy.
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It's for the children.
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People give us money when we swim.
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And we give the money to the hospital.
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Lots of people will come to Brighton Beach to watch us swim.
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My Sasha is the best swimmer and champion moneymaker.
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See those medals?
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Take off your jackets!
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Get into the water!
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Sasha, my friend, is that a cough I hear?
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Would you like my coat?
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Oh, I can hold your coat while you go swimming.
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You know, in my country, there is a great tradition.
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We only swim when it is warm.
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Sasha, that cough sounds serious.
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You cannot swim today.
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Not swim today?
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I've been waiting all summer for today.
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You know the rules.
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I'm not sick.
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It's just a little cough.
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Whoa, you're not going in the water.
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You need to see a doctor.
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I haven't seen a doctor in 20 years.
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Well, then it is time to make an appointment.
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Only six weeks before the big swim.
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We need you to be healthy.
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I don't know why we are here.
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I'm in perfect hell.
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Good afternoon.
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Mr. Basikoff, your tests are back.
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That cough is serious.
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Doctor, could you please speak more slowly?
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Of course, Mrs. Basikoff.
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I said your husband's cough is serious.
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I am concerned.
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Will my husband get better?
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Well, that depends on him.
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He needs to quit smoking.
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No problem.
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I can quit smoking anytime I want.
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Just not today.
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You know smoking can kill you.
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We all have to die someday.
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If you want to swim again?
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Again.
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You have to stop smoking now.
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This can help you quit.
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It's called a nicotine patch.
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You place it on your bare skin.
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You get the patch for free. For free? For free.
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Call 3 -1 -1.
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They will help you.
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This gum can also help.
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And here's some information about quitting.
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Mr. Bassikoff?
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You can quit smoking.
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You have to.
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I don't care what the doctor says.
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I do not want to quit.
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Hey.
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Mrs. Chan?
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Mrs. Chan?
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Come on.
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Hey, Sasha.
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I spoke to Anya.
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She told me the news.
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You have to quit smoking.
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Life.. without cigarettes.
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Oh.
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I will cut back.
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quit a little at a time a little at a time
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does not work look what I got from the New York City website on the internet here
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it says to quit smoking you need a friend to help you I am your friend and I will help you
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Okay friend, you want to help me, get me a cigarette.
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I will not get you a cigarette.
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I will go for a walk with you.
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We exercise, you will not miss smoking so much.
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Look.
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Excuse me, young man.
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May I have a...
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No asking for cigarettes from strangers.
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Didn't the doctor give you a patch to help you quit?
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Where is it?
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Here.
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She also gave me some gum.
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Maybe you would like to chew on this gum.
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Look, my friend, I know it is hard to quit.
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I am just trying to help.
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I'm in a bad mood today.
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You know, they say bad moods are normal when you first quit smoking.
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You'll feel better soon.
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Gentlemen, beautiful morning.
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May I have a cigarette, please?
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Remember, no asking for cigarettes from strangers.
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...from strangers.
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But I know these guys.
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I'm sorry, I don't have any.
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Ivan, I know you smoke.
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Give me a cigarette, please, my friend.
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We quit.
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We all did.
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You gave us the idea.
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What?
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Prashiv, don't feel bad.
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You did your best. But Sasha...
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...will never be able to quit.
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Oh, yes, he will.
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And if you are smart, you will too.
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See you, Misha.
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Bye.
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Anya is waiting for me.
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Remember, if you want a cigarette, call me first.
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We can always go for another walk.
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Anytime, day or night.
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and do not forget to read this.
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Okay, thank you.
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Rishi, tell me, why are you so worried about my hair?
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How many years have we known each other?
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A long time.
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Did I ever show you this?
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This is my family in the old country when I was a boy. That is me.
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This is my mother, my sisters, and my brother.
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That man is my father.
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He was a smoker.
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One year later, he died from lung cancer.
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I'm sorry.
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I didn't know that.
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Wait.
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BIRDS CHIRP Anya?
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Anya?
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Anya?
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Anya?
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Anya?
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Anya?
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Sasha, what is it?
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Nothing, Anya.
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Nothing.
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I just had a beddream.
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You're all wet to sleep.
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My dear.
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I dreamed that I could not quit smoking. And you left me.
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Silly man.
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I would never leave you.
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But if you do not stop smoking...
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I am afraid that you will leave me.
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Oh, don't worry.
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I know you will be able to quit.
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Oh, my God.
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Oh, my God.
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Oh, my God.
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I don't know.
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I don't know.
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I am trying to quit smoking is there someone I can talk to yes I have a pen
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Give me that number, please.
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1, 8, 6, 6, N,
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Y, Q, U, I, T,
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S, 1, 8, 6, 6, N, Y, quits.
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Thank you. So We'll
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be right back.
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Thank you.
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Is it my imagination, Anya, or is your cooking getting better and better every day?
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Sasha, I have always been a good cook.
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Now that you have quit smoking, you can taste it.
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You know, this is when I always had a cigarette to finish dinner.
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What is this?
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Did you know I used to smoke a pack and a half of cigarettes a day?
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I haven't had a cigarette in a month.
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Anya, I have saved three hundred dollars.
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Three hundred dollars a month?
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Oh, that means we will save $3 ,600 a year.
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Anya, I want to give this money to the children in the hospital.
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I know, I know $300 is a lot.
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Ah, give the money.
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We had a whole meal tonight with no coffee.
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For that, I would pay a million dollars.
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Oh, you smell so good.
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You're wearing a new perfume?
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No. I guess your sense of smell is getting better.
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And you know what else?
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What, madame?
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Your kisses taste better, too.
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Sasha, Rishi is here.
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Are you ready yet?
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Are we right there? Did it?
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I'm so excited.
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ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
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ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
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ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
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ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
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ha, ha Sasha, I'm so happy that you quit smoking.
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I know it was not easy.
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My friend, thank you.
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Without you, I could not have done it.
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We cannot forget this.
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This is great.
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I deserve it.
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Yes.
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Let's go swimming.
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We'll be right back.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: quit, smoking, Anya, cigarette, swim. This video has 218 sentences and 1291 words to shadow. The speech runs for 25:50. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 37 of its 218 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| cigarette noun | /ˈsɪɡəɹɛt/ | A small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking. |
| cough verb | /kɔf/ | Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)… |
| stranger noun | /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance. |
| patch noun | /pæt͡ʃ/ | A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a… |
| mood noun | /muːd/ | A mental or emotional state, composure. |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| anytime adverb | At any time. | |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| medal noun | /ˈmɛdəl/ | A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object. |
| silly adjective | /ˈsɪl.i/ | Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| imagination noun | /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ | The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images. |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| gentleman noun | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ | Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cut back verb | To reduce the amount of (something). |
| take off verb | To remove. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Tell me again, why do you do this?
- Sasha, my friend, is that a cough I hear?
- Would you like my coat?
- Doctor, could you please speak more slowly?
- You're wearing a new perfume?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | haven't seen · have always been · have quit |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · your best |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop smoking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will come · Will my husband get · will help |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 26 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like swim, cigarette, cough.
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.