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I feel like an adventure and I feel like teaching English.
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I feel like an adventure and I feel like teaching English.
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So let's take an adventure today.
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I'm going to hop a train to New York City.
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Let's see what we see and see what we learn.
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Okay, so I thought I was leaving all the time in the world,
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but traffic is pretty much a crawl.
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And now I'm thinking there is a chance I will miss my train.
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All the time in the world is just a phrase that means plenty of time.
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Oh, don't worry about that.
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We have all the time in the world to get it done.
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If traffic is just crawling,
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that means, of course, it's very slow.
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You're seeing lots of brake lights,
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which you don't want to see when you're running late for a train.
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Will we make it?
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It's a nail-biter.
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If something is a nail-biter,
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that means it's a situation with a lot of tension causing anxiety.
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The train is gonna leave at its appointed time,
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whether I'm there or not,
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and I really want to make it,
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and I'm not sure if I'm going to, so it's a nail-biter.
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All right, we just cut in.
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We have eight minutes until the train leaves.
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Traffic is thick, it is heavy,
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and we're not too close.
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It's getting down to the wire.
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We made it, and look at this station.
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Isn't it gorgeous?
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So I get on the train,
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and one of the best things about Philly is how quickly and easily you can get to New York City.
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I hopped on and zipped up there in about 75 minutes.
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Then when you arrive, you're right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
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We made it to New York City.
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It's cold.
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But we made it.
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And how are we starting the adventure?
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I know this doesn't sound like how most people start their adventure but I'm thinking about exercise.
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I'm thinking about trying a drop-in-hot yoga class.
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Haven't done it in 8 years.
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But my body is just saying that that would feel good.
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So let's try.
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It's one of those days where it's so cold that my eyes are watering.
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Has this ever happened to you?
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Chili.
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When I used to live in New York City,
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I did hot yoga all the time.
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But since I've moved to Philly,
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I just have not been able to get into a groove with it, you know?
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Just can't get into a routine.
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So I'm excited to do it after so many years.
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Okay, we made it to the building.
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We're looking for the third floor.
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I decided to take the stairs rather than the elevator.
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Third is sort of a tricky word, isn't it?
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F. Er.
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D. This hallway looks like it's not actually supposed to be used.
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Maybe I should have taken the elevator.
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I got in there, paid,
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grabbed my water and mat, and did the class.
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Yeah, that's okay.
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Yeah, I'll grab that.
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It's okay.
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I was taking my time.
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Oh, okay, I will.
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Thank you.
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Yeah, I did it.
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I'm glad it was 60 instead of 90.
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My ankle was popping like crazy.
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But it felt good.
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If you follow me on social media,
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then you may have known that back in August,
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I severed a ligament in my ankle.
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And I'm still doing physical therapy for that it really took me out.
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And I've noticed that as I do things like going up on my toes,
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things that strain my ankle,
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that it's making a popping noise quite often.
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To be honest, I'm actually shocked I made it through the 60-minute class.
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On such a cold day,
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the hot yoga felt good but not being that sweaty,
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so I did take a quick shower before I got on with my day.
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Have a good one.
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Thank you.
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Have a good one.
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This is something you can say when you're leaving somebody.
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It's like saying, have a good day.
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If someone says this to you,
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you can say, you too.
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I just realized that it's 2 p.m and I haven't had lunch yet.
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I haven't had breakfast yet,
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and I did hot yoga,
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but I don't want to ruin my dinner.
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So I need something to tide myself over.
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naturally I'm gonna go with hot chocolate.
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My favorite place to get hot chocolate right now in New York City is Eataly.
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If you have a place you like better,
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let me know in the comments,
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because I love hot chocolate.
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Now I noticed when I ordered my hot chocolate and croissant and they gave it to me,
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I said, thank you, have a good one.
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So apparently that is my phrase I use.
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Thank you.
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No, that's all right.
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Thank you.
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Have a good one.
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All right.
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I always like to try a good plain croissant.
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It's not as good as the one at my hometown coffee shop.
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That's good.
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I don't have to come to New York every day for a croissant.
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That hot chocolate though is bomb.
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So good.
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After my snack, I still had a little bit of time to kill before meeting my friends.
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So I decided to go to a camera store to buy a few things I needed for my camera.
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Hi, I've lost my little wrist cord that goes in there.
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Do you guys sell those as an accessory?
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Wait, I think I found it.
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Do you need it with the phone?
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Yeah, that.
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Okay, yeah.
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Little thing is little.
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Okay, thank you so much.
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I thought you meant just the whole time, guys.
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Oh, no, this whole thing is perfect.
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Okay.
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Awesome, thank you.
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Where do I check out?
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Thank you.
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You should go downstairs.
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Okay.
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Thank you so much.
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B&H.
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Had everything I need.
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Absolutely incredible.
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In and out in 10 minutes.
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The best part of my day just happened.
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It's when I got to meet up with my friends.
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This is Renee.
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Hi.
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Renee.
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So great to have you in the city.
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Oh, it's the best.
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So good to be here.
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It's cold, but it's clear.
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It's Christmas time there are lights everywhere.
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I love it.
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Renee, how was your day?
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It was pretty great.
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I had a few meetings.
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I went to lunch, had a working meeting.
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We don't have offices, individual offices,
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so I sat different places on the couch.
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Oh yeah, moved around depending on the type of work that I had to do.
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Nice, sounds like a good day.
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And now the best part of my day is seeing my friend in this amazing city.
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Yeah, it's great.
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Have you ever thought it's awkward to walk with your arms straight out?
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This part is not going in the video.
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I have thought that it's awkward.
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I've been trying to make it the least amount of awkward as possible.
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Wait, I need to take a photo of you taking this.
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See if you can get us in the viewfinder.
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Okay.
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Sawyer said he wanted knit mittens and I found some.
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They are so cute.
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How fabulous are those?
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So I had to get some for Stoney.
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All right.
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Is there tax on top of that?
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No. Okay.
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Okay, 10.
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20. There you go.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much.
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No problem.
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My kids will be very happy.
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You stay warm.
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Thank you too.
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Success!
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Today has been the most fruitful day.
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The most fruitful day.
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Alright.
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Time Square, baby.
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If you have a fruitful day, you are productive.
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You got a lot of stuff done.
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Then we met up with my friend Annie and had a very energetic hug.
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If something hits just right, that means it's perfect.
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That is hitting just right.
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That is hitting just right.
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Then we met up with two more dear friends and the five of us had an absolutely fantastic dinner.
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These four friends and a few others have all been in my videos before.
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Like this one from quite a while ago,
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10 years actually, where we talk about places and idioms.
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There was a situation which was not ideal.
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It was a bump in the road.
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Bump in the road.
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Now that's also an idiom.
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Could you explain that?
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I went to Florida.
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The other idiom you came up with was hot seat.
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Yes, it was.
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Can you make up a sentence with hot seat?
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Man, I hate being in the hot seat when topic turns to something I am not quite comfortable answering.
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Bye everybody!
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Oh yeah!
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Oh, bye!
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Bye!
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Love you!
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Bye!
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I had so much fun on this day trip to New York City,
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and part of what made it so fun was making this vlog for you.
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Thinking about how to teach English and share this day with you.
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So thank you so much for watching.
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Be sure to subscribe with notifications on because I absolutely love being your English teacher.
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Check out this video to keep your learning going.
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That's it.
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And thanks so much for using Rachel's English.
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Context & Background
The video "REAL English Conversation | FAST English!" offers a vibrant portrayal of an adventurous trip to New York City. Through the lens of casual conversation, the speaker illustrates the spontaneous nature of urban travel while simultaneously teaching viewers important English expressions and phrases. This authentic context serves the dual purpose of engaging English language learners and presenting practical vocabulary they can apply in their daily lives. The speaker's experiences not only shed light on the intricacies of navigating a bustling city but also highlight the challenges faced in timing and planning while engaging in new activities like yoga.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- All the time in the world: Used to indicate having plenty of time to complete a task.
- Traffic is crawling: A phrase that signifies very slow-moving traffic.
- Nail-biter: Describes a tense and anxiety-provoking situation.
- Getting down to the wire: Refers to a situation that is approaching its limit or deadline.
- In a groove: Means to be in a routine or rhythm that promotes productivity.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
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- Choose a shadowing app: Select an app designed for language learning that allows you to easily follow along with the video's audio.
- Watch the video with subtitles: First, watch the video with subtitles to familiarize yourself with the phrases and context. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation of the speaker.
- Listen and repeat: Play small sections of the video, pausing after each sentence or phrase. Repeat what the speaker says mimicking their tone and pace. This practice will enhance your fluency in casual conversations.
- Record yourself: Use your shadowing app's recording feature to capture your voice as you practice. This feedback can be invaluable for improving pronunciation and rhythm.
- Engage in role-play: Pair up with a language partner or use the app to find conversation partners. Utilize the phrases you learned to create dialogues, simulating real-life scenarios you might encounter in a city like New York.
Utilizing this structured approach to learn English with YouTube videos not only sharpens your listening skills but also builds confidence in your ability to communicate effectively in English. Incorporate this method into your routine, potentially as part of your IELTS speaking practice, and watch your abilities soar as you connect with new expressions and feel more at ease in conversations!
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.
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