Shadowing Practice: 🥪 Order at SUBWAY - Slow and Easy English For Beginners - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Welcome to English Listening Channel!
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Hello, everyone!
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Today, we're going to look at a conversation at Subway.
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In this video, you will follow a simple and practical story about ordering a sandwich.
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Don't worry, I will speak slowly and clearly,
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so please relax and enjoy the story.
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Before we start, I have a small question for you.
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Please listen carefully to find the answer.
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This will help you understand English more deeply.
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So here is today's question.
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What bread does Mina choose for her sandwich?
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The answer is mentioned in the conversation.
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If you find the answer,
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please write it in the comments section.
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By writing your answer in English,
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you can improve your English skills even more effectively.
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Alright, let's start the video.
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Are you ready?
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Okay, let's begin.
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Sam, look!
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There is a subway over there.
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I want to try it.
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Oh, nice.
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I love Subway.
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Let's go.
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But wait.
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I have never ordered at Subway before.
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I don't know how to order.
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Really?
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Don't worry.
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It's not that hard.
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I go to Subway a lot.
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I will show you how.
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But there are so many choices on the menu.
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Look at all those pictures.
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I don't know where to start.
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I know it looks like a lot,
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but the good news is the steps are always the same.
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Every time you go to Subway,
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you follow the same steps.
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Okay, please tell me.
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I want to know before we go inside.
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Sure.
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First, you choose your bread.
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There are different kinds of bread,
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like white bread or wheat bread.
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Okay, bread first.
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Then what?
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Then you choose the size.
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There are two sizes, a 6-inch,
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which is small, or a foot long, which is big.
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Okay, bread, then the size.
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Got it.
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What's next?
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After that, you choose your main filling.
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That means the meat, or the main part,
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like chicken, or turkey, or ham.
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Okay, bread, size, and then the main filling.
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And then?
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Then the staff may ask if you want it toasted.
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That means they heat the sandwich in the oven.
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Oh, I see.
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And after that?
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After that, you choose your vegetables,
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things like lettuce, tomato, onion, and so on.
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Okay.
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And then?
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Then you choose your sauce.
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There are many kinds, like mayonnaise, mustard, or teriyaki sauce.
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And after the sauce?
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After that, you just pay.
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That's it.
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So the steps are bread,
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size, main filling, toasted or not,
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vegetables, sauce, and then pay.
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Oh, that sounds easy.
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Bread, size, main filling, toasted or not, vegetables, sauce, and pay.
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That's right.
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You remembered it perfectly.
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Okay, I feel a little better now,
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but I'm still a little nervous.
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That's totally normal, but I will be right next to you the whole time.
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Thank you, Sam.
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That makes me feel better.
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Let's go inside and try.
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Oh, there are a few people in line.
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Yes, but the line is not too long.
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We will be next soon.
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Good.
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I'm glad it's not too long.
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I don't want to wait too much.
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I might get more nervous.
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You will be fine.
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Let's look at the menu while we wait.
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Okay.
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Let me look at the pictures, too.
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Good idea.
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Take your time.
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The pictures really help.
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Hmm.
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There are so many sandwiches.
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I don't know which one to choose.
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What kind of meat do you like?
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Do you like chicken?
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Yes, I like chicken.
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Then I recommend the teriyaki chicken.
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It's very popular, and the taste is familiar for Japanese people.
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I think you will really like it.
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Teriyaki chicken?
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Oh, that sounds good.
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Teriyaki is a Japanese flavor,
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so I feel safe with that.
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Exactly.
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It's a great choice for your first time.
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Okay.
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I think I will try the teriyaki chicken.
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Great choice.
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And for the bread, I think you will like the white Italian bread.
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It's soft and simple.
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It goes well with almost anything.
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White Italian bread.
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Okay, I will try that.
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Is it the most popular bread?
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Yes, I think so.
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Many people choose the white Italian.
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It's a safe choice.
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And for the size, there are two choices.
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A 6-inch, which is small,
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or a foot long, which is big.
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I think the 6-inch is enough for me.
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I'm not that hungry.
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Okay, so you will order a 6-inch teriyaki chicken on white Italian bread.
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Yes.
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6-inch teriyaki chicken on white Italian bread.
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Let me say it one more time.
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6-inch teriyaki chicken on white Italian bread.
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Perfect!
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You sound very confident.
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I'm practicing.
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I don't want to forget when it's my turn.
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That's a smart idea.
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Oh, look, it's your turn now.
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Hi there.
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Welcome to Subway.
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What can I get for you today?
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Hi.
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Um, I would like the teriyaki chicken, please.
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Great choice!
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The teriyaki chicken is one of our most popular sandwiches.
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Oh really?
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That's good to know.
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Yes.
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Now what bread would you like?
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Hmm, what kinds of bread do you have?
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We have white Italian, wheat, honey oat, and flatbread.
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The white Italian is soft and light.
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The wheat is a little healthier.
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The honey oat has a sweet taste.
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I see.
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I'll have the white Italian please.
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Good choice.
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And what size would you like?
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We have two sizes.
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The 6 inch is our smaller size,
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size, and the foot-long is the bigger one.
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I would like the 6-inch please.
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Perfect.
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So that's a 6-inch teriyaki chicken on white Italian bread.
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Is that correct?
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Yes, that's correct.
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Great.
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Would you like it toasted?
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Toasted.
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What does that mean exactly?
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It means we heat the sandwich in the oven for a little bit.
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It makes the bread warm and crispy.
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Most people like it toasted.
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Oh, that sounds nice.
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Yes, please toast it.
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Sure thing.
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I'll put it in the oven right now.
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It will only take a moment.
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Okay, thank you.
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OK, your sandwich is toasted and ready.
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Now next, please choose your toppings.
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What vegetables would you like on your sandwich?
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What vegetables do you have?
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We have lettuce, tomato, cucumber,
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onion, green pepper, olive, jalapeno, and pickles.
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You can choose as many as you want.
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Oh, I can choose as many as I want?
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I don't have to pay extra?
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That's right.
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All the vegetables are free.
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You can add as many as you like.
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Oh, that's great!
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Okay, I would like lettuce and tomato, please.
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Lettuce and tomato.
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Sure.
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Would you like anything else?
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Hmm, can I also have cucumber?
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Of course.
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Lettuce, tomato and cucumber.
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Would you like some onion too?
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No thank you.
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No onion for me.
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I think three vegetables is enough.
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Okay, no problem.
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So lettuce, tomato and cucumber.
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Got Got it.
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Yes, that's perfect.
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Thank you.
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Great.
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Now, what sauce would you like?
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What sauces do you have?
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We have mayonnaise, mustard, ranch,
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sweet onion, honey mustard, teriyaki, and a few more.
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If you're not sure, the mayonnaise is always a safe choice.
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Oh, there are so many choices.
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Hmm, I'll have the mayonnaise, please.
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Mayonnaise.
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Would you like a lot or just a little?
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Just a little, please.
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Okay, just a little mayonnaise.
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Would you like any other sauce?
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No, that's enough.
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Just the mayonnaise is fine.
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Okay, perfect.
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Your sandwich looks great.
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Now I'll take you to the register.
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Thank you so much.
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It looks really good.
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Okay, welcome to the register.
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Would you like anything else today?
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We have drinks, cookies, and chips.
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Oh, you have cookies too?
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They look delicious.
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Yes, they are very popular.
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We have chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia, and oatmeal raisin.
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Hmm, they sound good, but I think the sandwich is enough for me today.
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I'll just have a cup of water, please.
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Sure, no problem.
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Is that all for you today?
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Yes, that's all.
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Thank you.
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Okay.
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Is this for here or to go?
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For here, please.
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We want to eat inside.
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For here.
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Got it.
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Your total is $8.50.
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$8.50.
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Okay.
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That's not too expensive.
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How would you like to pay?
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Cash or card?
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I'll pay by card, please.
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Sure.
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Please tap or insert your card on this machine right here.
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Okay.
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Like this?
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Yes.
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Perfect.
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Your payment is done.
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Here is your receipt.
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Thank you very much.
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You're welcome.
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Your water cup is right over there.
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You can fill it yourself at the drink station.
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Oh, I see.
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I fill it myself.
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Thank you for telling me.
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No problem.
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Enjoy your sandwich.
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Have a great day.
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Thank you.
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You too.
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Okay, let's find a seat.
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You did it, Mina.
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You ordered all by yourself.
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I did it.
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I was really nervous, but I did it.
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You did great.
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Your English was very clear and easy to understand.
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Really?
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I was worried that the staff could not understand me.
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No, you were perfect.
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The staff understood everything you said.
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You spoke very clearly.
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Oh, I'm so relieved.
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I was nervous the whole time.
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You didn't look nervous at all.
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You looked very confident.
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I was trying to look calm,
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but inside, my heart was beating very fast.
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Well, you did a great job hiding it.
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Okay, now let's eat.
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Try your sandwich.
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Okay, let me take a bite.
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Mmm, it's really delicious.
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The teriyaki sauce is sweet and the bread is crispy from the toasting.
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That sounds amazing.
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I'm glad you chose the toasted option.
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Yes, the toasting was a really good idea.
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It makes the bread so much better.
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I always get mine toasted too.
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What about the vegetables?
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The vegetables are very fresh.
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The lettuce is crunchy and the tomato is juicy.
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I'm glad I added the cucumber, too.
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See?
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Subway is fun because you can make your own sandwich exactly how you want it.
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Yes, I really like that.
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You choose everything yourself.
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It feels like it was made just for me.
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And now you know how to order.
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Next time you can do it alone.
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Alone?
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Hmm, maybe.
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I think I can try.
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I'm sure you can do it.
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You were really great today.
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Sam, I learned a lot today.
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I was really scared before we came in,
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but now I feel much better about ordering.
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That's great to hear.
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What was the hardest part for you?
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Hmm.
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I think choosing the vegetables was a little hard.
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There were so many choices,
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and the staff was waiting for me.
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I felt a little pressure.
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I understand that feeling.
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But remember, the staff was very patient with you.
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They are used to it.
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They help many customers every day.
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Yes, that's true.
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The staff was very kind.
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That helped me a lot.
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Okay, let's review the steps so you remember them next time.
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First, you choose your bread.
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Yes, and then you choose the size,
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6 inch or foot long.
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Right, and then?
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Then you choose the main filling,
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like chicken or turkey or ham.
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Good, and after that?
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Then the staff asks if you want it toasted,
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And I will always say yes now.
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Toasted is the best.
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I agree.
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Toasted is always better.
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And then?
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After that, you choose your vegetables.
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And remember, the vegetables are free.
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You can add as many as you want.
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That's right.
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And then?
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Then you choose your sauce.
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And you can ask for a lot or just a little.
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Perfect.
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And finally?
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And finally, you pay at the register.
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The staff asks if it's for here or to go,
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and then you choose cash or card.
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You remember everything perfectly.
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I'm impressed.
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I think I can do it by myself next time.
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I just need to be brave and try.
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That's exactly right.
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And if you don't understand something,
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you can always ask the staff to say it again.
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Just say, could you say that again, please?
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Could you say that again, please?
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That's a very useful phrase.
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I'll remember that.
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It's one of the most important phrases when you are ordering food.
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Don't be afraid to use it.
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Okay, I won't be afraid.
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Sam, thank you so much for helping me today.
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I could not have done it without you.
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You're very welcome.
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But I think you're better than you think.
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I'm really proud of you, Mina.
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Thank you, Sam.
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That means a lot to me.
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I will try again next time.
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Maybe I will try a different sandwich.
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That's a great idea.
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There's so many choices at Subway.
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You can try something new every time you go.
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Yes, I will try again next time.
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I'm not scared anymore.
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How was it?
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I hope this video helped you improve your English.
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Now, let me ask the question from the beginning one more time.
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What bread does Mina choose for her sandwich?
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The answer was mentioned in the video.
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Did you find it?
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If you did, please write your answer in the comments section.
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By practicing English output like this,
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you can improve your English skills more efficiently.
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On this channel, I share stories in slow and easy English with useful tips for real-life situations.
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I will keep uploading videos like this,
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Alright, that's all for today.
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I hope to see you in the next video.
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See you next time.
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Bye!
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