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Today we are doing a speak with me video to help you rent a car when you are traveling.
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Today we are doing a speak with me video to help you rent a car when you are traveling.
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This lesson will be in two parts.
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In part one you simply listen to a natural conversation.
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In part two you speak and we role play the full conversation, you and me.
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Today's situation is one that many travelers experience.
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You have just arrived at the airport and you are collecting a rental car that you booked online.
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You will hear a conversation between a tourist and a car hire employee.
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Let's start with part one.
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Good afternoon, welcome to City Drive Car Rental.
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How can I help you?
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Hi, I have a reservation.
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Of course, can I have your reservation number please?
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Yes, it's CR4 5821.
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Thank you.
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Let me just bring that up on the screen.
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Okay, I have your booking here.
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You are collecting a car for five days, is that correct?
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Yes, that's right.
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Perfect.
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Could I see your passport and driving license please?
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Of course, here you are.
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Thank you.
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Do you need anything else?
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Yes, I'll also need the credit card used for the booking please.
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No problem, here it is.
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Thank you.
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I'll just take a moment to check everything.
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Everything looks good.
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Would you like me to take a moment to explain the rental agreement?
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Yes, please.
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The rental includes basic insurance, unlimited mileage and roadside assistance.
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Sorry, what exactly does basic insurance cover?
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Basic insurance covers damage to the vehicle
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but you may still have to pay part of the cost if there is a big accident.
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Okay I understand.
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And what does unlimited mileage mean?
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It means you can drive as much as you like during the rental period without paying any extra fees.
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Oh that's good, we might be driving quite a lot.
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And what about roadside assistance?
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If the car breaks down or you have a problem on the road you can call us and we will arrange help.
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Perfect, thanks for explaining.
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It's included in the price so there's no additional charge.
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Will anyone else be driving the vehicle?
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Yes, my husband will drive as well.
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In that case we will need to add him as an additional driver.
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Okay, is there any extra fee for that?
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Yes, it's eight pounds per day.
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That's fine.
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Great.
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Could I see his driving license as well please?
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Yes, I have it here.
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Do I need to return the car with a full tank of petrol?
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Yes, please.
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The car comes with a full tank and we ask customers to return it full as well.
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Got it.
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What time do we need to return the car?
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Your return time is 2 pm next Tuesday.
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All that's left is for you to sign here and I'll give you your keys.
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Great, thank you very much.
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You're welcome, enjoy your trip.
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Thanks, have a good day.
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All right, that was part one.
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You have heard the full conversation.
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Now we will move on to part two.
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This time you speak with me.
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I will play the car hire employee and you are the tourist.
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The subtitles will appear on the screen to help you, but try to speak, not just read.
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Let's go.
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Good afternoon, welcome to City Drive Car Rental.
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How can I help you?
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Of course, can I have your reservation number please?
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Thank you.
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Let me just bring that up on the screen.
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Okay, I have your booking here.
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You are collecting a car for five days, is that correct?
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Perfect.
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Could I see your passport and driving license please?
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Thank you.
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Yes, I'll also need the credit card used for the booking please.
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Thank you.
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I'll just take a moment to check everything.
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Everything looks good.
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Would you like me to take a moment to explain the rental agreement?
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The rental includes basic insurance, unlimited mileage and roadside assistance.
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Basic insurance covers damage to the vehicle, but you may still have to pay part of the cost if there is a big accident.
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It means you can drive as much as you like during the rental period without paying any extra fees.
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If the car breaks down or you have a problem on the road, you can call us and we will arrange help.
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It's included in the price, so there's no additional charge.
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Will anyone else be driving the vehicle?
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In that case we will need to add him as an additional driver.
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Yes, it's eight pounds per day.
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Great.
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Could I see his driving license as well please?
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Yes, please.
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The car comes with a full tank and we ask customers to return it full as well.
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Your return time is 2pm next Tuesday.
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All that's left is for you to sign here and I'll give you your keys.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy your trip.
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Well done!
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If you want to practice more,
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repeat part two without reading or go back to part one and try shadowing what I say.
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If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe and hype it really helps.
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And let me know in the comments, have you ever used English to rent a car while traveling?
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And was it difficult?
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I'll see you in the next video.
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Take care.

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Master Key Speaking Skills for Renting a Car

This video is your ticket to confident English speaking practice when renting a car—perfect for travelers! You’ll learn to smoothly share reservation details, ask clarifying questions about insurance and fees, and add additional drivers—skills that turn "nervous traveler" into "fluent communicator" in minutes. Plus, you’ll practice real-world phrases like "Could I see your passport?" and "Is there any extra fee?" that native speakers use daily.

Listen Closely for Connected Speech

Native speakers don’t speak in isolated words—they link them! In the dialogue, listen for reductions like "I’ll" (instead of "I will") and linking in phrases like "bring that up" (where "that" and "up" flow together). Notice how "What exactly does" becomes "Wha’exactly does" with a soft "t"—this is how natural speech sounds. Tuning into these details will make your listening sharper and your speaking more authentic, whether you’re using a shadowing site or practicing alone.

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm and Stress

To sound like a pro, mirror the speaker’s rhythm and stress. In questions like "Would you like me to explain the rental agreement?" stress "like" and "explain" to show focus. For statements like "Unlimited mileage means you can drive as much as you like," emphasize "unlimited" and "much" to highlight key info. Use the shadowing technique: pause the video, repeat the line, and match the speed and tone. This "shadowspeak" practice trains your mouth to move like a native, boosting your pronunciation and fluency fast.

Ready to level up? Grab your phone, hit play, and start practicing—you’ll be renting a car in English with confidence before you know it!

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.