Shadowing Practice: Quiz 6 to 10 | B1 Intermediate English Listening Quiz - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Lesson 6 Want to Would like to Listen to 4 conversations using want to or would like to.
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Conversation 1 Two people talk about their future plans.
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What kind of food does she want to cook?
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What do you want to do in the future?
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I'd like to be a chef I want to have my own restaurant What kind of food would you like to cook?
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I'd like to cook Greek food Oh, if you do that, I want to eat there I'd like that, what about you?
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I'd like to open a gym, I love working out That sounds cool,
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if you do that, I want to join your gym Question 1.
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What kind of food does she want to cook?
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The answer is Greek food.
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Conversation 2.
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Two people talk about their favorite person.
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Who does the man want to meet?
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What famous person would you like to meet someday?
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I'd like to meet Elon Musk.
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What would you ask him?
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I'd ask him about his life.
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I want to know his secret to success I'd like to know that too What about you?
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Who would you like to meet?
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I'd like to meet Taylor Swift What would you ask her?
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I don't know.
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I'd just like to meet her Question 2 Who does the man want to meet?
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The answer is Taylor Swift.
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Conversation 3.
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Two people talk about their plans.
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What does the man want to do every day?
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Where would you like to live in the future?
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I'd like to live in the country.
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Why the countryside?
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What would you do?
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I'd like to have a farm.
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I want to grow my own food. That would be fun.
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What about you?
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Where would you like to live?
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I want to live by a beach with big waves, so I can surf every day.
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I'd like that too.
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I love surfing.
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Question 3.
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What does the man want to do every day?
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The answer is surf.
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Conversation 4 A waiter asks the woman about the food she wants to order.
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What does the woman want in her drink?
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Hello, can I take your order?
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Yes, I'd like a garden salad and a bowl of tomato soup.
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What kind of dressing would you like?
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I'd like the Italian dressing.
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Would you like anything on the side?
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Yes, I'd like a side of garlic bread.
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Okay, and would you like anything to drink?
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Yes, I'd like an iced tea, please.
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Do you want sugar in that?
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No, but I'd like some lemon.
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Okay, would you like that before or with your dinner?
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Before, please.
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And can I get the bread first, too?
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Certainly.
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I'll get that right away.
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Question 4.
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What does the woman want in her drink?
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The answer is… Lemon.
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Lesson 7.
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The Present Perfect for Experiences.
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Listen to 4 conversations using the present perfect for experiences.
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Conversation 1.
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Two people talk about places.
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What country has the woman not visited?
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Have you ever been to Asia?
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Yes, I have, many times.
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Where have you been?
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I have been to Japan, Korea, and China.
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Have you been to Indonesia?
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No, I haven't been there yet.
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Question 1.
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What country has the woman not visited?
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The answer is Indonesia.
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Conversation 2.
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Two people talk about food.
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What has the woman heard is disgusting.
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Have you ever eaten Japanese food?
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I have.
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I have eaten lots of Japanese food.
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What foods have you eaten?
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I've eaten sushi, ramen, and yakisoba.
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Have you tried Nado?
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No, I haven't, but I've heard it's disgusting.
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Question 2.
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What has the woman heard is disgusting?
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The answer is natto.
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Conversation 3.
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Two people talk about movies.
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What Spider-Man movie hasn't the man seen?
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Have you seen the new Star Wars movie?
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Yes, I have seen them all.
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Have you seen all the Spider-Man movies?
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No, I haven't. Have you?
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Yes, I have seen them all, except the latest one.
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Oh, I've seen that one.
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It's good.
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Question 3.
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What Spider-Man movie hasn't the man seen?
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The answer is the latest one.
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Conversation 4.
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Two people talk about a cafe.
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How many times has he been to the cafe?
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Have you tried the new cafe?
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No, I haven't.
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I haven't had time. Have you?
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I have.
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It is really nice.
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But I've only been there once.
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I've heard it is really nice.
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It is.
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They've done a nice job.
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Question 4.
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How many times has he been to the cafe?
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The answer is, just once.
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Lesson 8.
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Modals of obligation.
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Have to, need to, must.
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Listen to four conversations using modals of obligation, have to, need to, and must.
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Conversation 1.
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Two people talk about what they are doing for the day.
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What does the woman need to buy?
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I have to work tonight.
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Really?
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I don't have to.
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Today is my day off.
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When do you start?
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At 7, but I have to leave early to beat the traffic.
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Yeah, you need to get going.
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What about you?
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What are you doing today?
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Nothing exciting.
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I need to go grocery shopping, and I have to mail a few things.
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Sounds like fun stuff.
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Yeah, I know.
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But I have to do it today, or else it won't get done.
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Question 1.
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What does the woman need to buy?
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The answer is food slash groceries.
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Conversation 2.
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Two people talk about their agenda for the day.
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What does the woman love doing?
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What are you doing today?
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Nothing.
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I'm free all day.
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What about you?
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I have to do yard work today.
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My yard looks like a mess.
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Really?
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What do you have to do?
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I have to cut the grass, trim the hedges, and pull the weeds Sounds like fun.
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I love gardening Really?
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I hate it, but I have to do it My yard looks like a jungle right now
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Would you like me to help?
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I love working outdoors I'd love some help.
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You don't have to, though No, I want to help.
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It's relaxing.
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I don't have a yard, so I never get to do it.
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Great.
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Can you come over around 10?
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Yes, that works.
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See you then.
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Question 2.
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What does the woman love doing?
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The answer is working outdoors.
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Conversation 3 Two people talk about their clothes.
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How many suits does the man have?
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Do you have to wear a suit for work?
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No, but I have to wear slacks and a tie.
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What about you?
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Yes, everyone has to wear a suit.
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It's mandatory.
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What a hassle!
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How many suits do you have?
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Just two for now so I have to be careful with them and not get them dirty.
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Why don't you just buy a few more suits?
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I want to, but I must save money first.
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Yeah, I know the feeling.
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Question 3.
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How many suits does the man have?
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The answer is 2.
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Conversation 4.
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Two people talk about the summer season.
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By when, must the man apply for the job?
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What are you doing over the summer break?
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I'm working at a summer camp.
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This is my third season doing it.
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Oh, that sounds interesting.
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What do you do for your job?
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Basic outdoor stuff.
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I take kids on hikes or go river rafting with them.
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I'd love a job like that.
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How long is the camp?
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Six weeks.
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But you must work every day, and you must stay at the camp.
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I wouldn't mind that.
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Are they hiring?
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They are, but you have to have a driver's license and be a good swimmer.
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I see.
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Well, I have a driver's license, and I'm actually an excellent swimmer.
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Well, then you should apply.
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But you must do it by April 15th.
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Okay, I can do that.
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How do I apply?
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You just have to go to the website and apply online.
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I'll send you the web address.
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Thanks.
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I'll definitely apply.
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It sounds like a fun job.
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Question 4.
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By when must the man apply for the job?
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The answer is April 15th.
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Lesson 9.
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Zero Conditionals.
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Listen to four conversations using zero conditionals.
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Conversation 1 Two people talk about their work.
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Where does the man work? Where do you work?
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I work at the beach.
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I'm a lifeguard.
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Interesting.
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That must be a great job.
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Sometimes.
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But if it is hot, it gets really busy.
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Oh, yeah?
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What about in winter?
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When winter comes, the beaches are empty, so there's no work.
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Yeah, I work at an outdoor cafe, and it's similar. Because of the weather?
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Yes.
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If it rains, there's not many customers.
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People don't come when it rains.
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Yeah, that makes sense.
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Question 1.
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Where does the man work?
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The answer is at an outdoor cafe.
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Conversation 2.
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Two people talk about their cooking.
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What does she use to occasionally cook?
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Do you like to cook?
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Yes, when I get the chance.
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Do you have a big kitchen?
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I do, but I rarely use it because I'm so busy.
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I only use it when I have guests.
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How do you cook for yourself then?
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Well, if I'm making easy stuff, I just use the microwave.
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Oh, I'm so jealous.
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I would love to have a big kitchen.
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Any kitchen for that matter.
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Really?
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You don't have a kitchen?
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No, I don't.
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I have a tiny apartment, so I just have a microwave.
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I see.
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So what do you do?
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Do you just eat takeout every night?
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Yeah, usually.
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Or I order something online and have it delivered.
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Yeah, I do that too.
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Sign of the times, I guess.
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Question 2.
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What does she use to occasionally cook?
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The answer is a microwave.
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Conversation 3.
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Two people talk about their language.
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Where is his wife's family from?
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I heard you speak Spanish.
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I do, but my Spanish is not perfect.
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Do you use it much?
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Yes, for work and when I go to Mexico to visit friends.
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That's cool.
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I want to learn Spanish.
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I sometimes need it when I visit my wife's family.
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Oh, where is her family from?
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They're from Colombia.
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Oh, I see.
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Can they speak English?
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Yes, they can.
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But I can't understand them when they speak Spanish to each other.
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Yeah, I know how that feels.
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Question 3.
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Where is his wife's family from?
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The answer is Colombia.
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Conversation 4.
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Two people talk about their work.
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What profession does the man work in? Where do you work? At a restaurant.
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Interesting.
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How do you like working at the restaurant?
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I like it, but it's hard when it gets busy. Do you get tips?
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Not always, but I sometimes get them if I have a really big order.
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Cool!
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I don't get tips, but I get a commission if I make a sale.
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I'm in real estate. That must be nice.
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I hear you can make a lot of money in real estate.
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You can, if the economy is good, but not when the market is slow.
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Question 4.
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What profession does the man work in?
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The answer is real estate.
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Lesson 10 First Conditionals Listen to four conversations using first conditionals.
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Conversation 1.
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Two people talk about their football game.
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How many players do they need to play?
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Are we still playing football on Tuesday?
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Yes, I think so.
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Why do you ask?
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Well, the weather forecast says it will rain.
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Well, if it rains, we will play in the gym.
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I will send an email to everyone explaining this.
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Do you think we will have enough players?
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Yes, I think so.
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We need eight players to play.
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If we don't get enough players, we will cancel, though.
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Do you think we will get enough players to play?
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I think so, but if we don't, I will let everyone know.
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Question 1.
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How many players do they need to play?
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The answer is 8.
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Conversation 2.
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Two people talk about the party.
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What might be a problem for the party?
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I'm having a party on Saturday.
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Would you like to come?
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I would love to if I have time.
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I might be busy, though.
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Well, the party will go until midnight, so please come if you have time.
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Thanks.
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Should I bring anything?
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No, I think I have everything covered.
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But you can bring extra drinks if you like.
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Okay.
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Can I park at your house?
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Parking might be a problem, so if you can, I would take the subway.
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Okay, I will do that.
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If it is raining, though, just call and I will pick you up from the station.
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Thanks.
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No need, though.
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If I need to, I will go grab a taxi.
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Great!
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I hope you can make it.
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I'll try my best.
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If I can't, I'll let you know.
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Question 2.
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What might be a problem for the party?
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The answer is parking.
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Conversation 3.
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Two people talk about plans for the evening.
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When does his spinning class start?
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What are your plans for tonight?
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Well, if there is something good on Netflix, I will watch a movie.
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What about you?
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I think I will go to the gym if I have enough energy.
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What do you do at the gym?
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I take a spinning class.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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It is, but it starts at 7, so unless I finish my work on time, I can't go.
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Well, you better get busy then.
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Yes, I know.
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Question 3.
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When does his spinning class start?
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The answer is 7.
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Conversation 4.
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Two people talk about their plans for the winter holiday.
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How many books has he written?
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What are your plans for the winter holiday?
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I want to go skiing if there is enough snow.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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Who will you go with?
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I will go with my parents and a few friends if they can make it.
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What about you?
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I will likely stay home.
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I might work on my novel if I feel like it.
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Oh, I didn't know you were writing a book.
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Yeah, this is my third one.
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I try to keep it secret.
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Really?
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I had no idea.
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What books have you written?
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Well, I'll tell you, but only if you promise to keep it a secret.
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I promise.
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So what is the book?
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Well… Question 4.
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How many books has he written?
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The answer is… three.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Quiz 6 to 10”. This video has 383 sentences and 2346 words to shadow. The speech runs for 20:54. The speaker talks at a steady 112 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 123 of its 383 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| café noun | /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ | A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the… |
| outdoor adjective | /aʊtˈdɔː/ | Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air. |
| conditional noun | /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ | A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false. |
| microwave noun | /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/ | An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves. |
| surf verb | /sɝf/ | To ride a wave on a surfboard; to pursue or take part in the sport of surfing. |
| disgusting adjective | /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ | Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful. |
| modal adjective | /ˈməʊdəl/ | Of, or relating to a mode or modus. |
| swimmer noun | /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ | One who swims. |
| obligation noun | /ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ | The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone. |
| lemon noun | /ˈlɛmən/ | A yellowish citrus fruit. |
| profession noun | /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ən/ | A promise or vow made on entering a religious order. |
| excite verb | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement. |
| lifeguard noun | /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑɹd/ | A lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water. |
| takeout noun | /ˈteɪkaʊt/ | Food purchased from a takeaway. |
| yakisoba noun | /ˌjɑkiˈsoʊbə/ | A Japanese stir-fried dish made of fried wheat flour noodles, pork, vegetables, and a sweet sauce. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come over verb | To affect in a sudden, unprecedented or surprising manner; to overwhelm a person's ordinarily contrary impulse. | |
| do over verb | /ˈduˌoʊvɚ/ | To cover with; to smear or spread on to. |
| work out verb | /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ | To calculate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What do you want to do in the future?
- What famous person would you like to meet someday?
- What would you ask him?
- Why don't you just buy a few more suits?
- You don't have a kitchen?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if it rains, we will play · if we don't, I will let · if you can, I would take |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been · haven't been · have eaten |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might be · might work |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love working · love surfing · love gardening |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 65 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/, obligation /ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/, profession /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ən/, sushi /ˈsuːʃi/, chef /ʃɛf/
- Long words — get the stress right: conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/, yakisoba /ˌjɑkiˈsoʊbə/, mandatory /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/
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 café, outdoor, conditional.
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.