Shadowing Practice: Start Learning English with Simple Dialogues (A1-A2) Moving Into a New Apartment - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Grace has the keys to her new apartment, but the boxes are everywhere, the landlord talks fast, and she does not know one single neighbor.
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A new home means a lot of new English, too.
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Today, follow Grace through her first two weeks.
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Moving day, new neighbors, small problems, and her very first dinner in her new home.
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Let's get started!
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Meeting the Landlord Hello.
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I am Grace.
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I'm here for apartment 4B.
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Hello, Grace.
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Yes, I remember your name.
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I'm Daniel, the Landlord.
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Nice to meet you, Daniel.
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I'm very excited about this apartment.
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Good.
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Come in, please.
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First, we sign some papers together.
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Okay.
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Is the rent still $400 a month?
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Yes, exactly.
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And the deposit is also $400, one time only.
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I understand.
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When do I pay the rent every month?
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On the first day of the month.
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You can pay online or with a check.
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Online is easier for me.
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Thank you.
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Perfect.
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Now please sign here and here.
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Okay.
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Done.
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Is that everything?
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Beep.
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Almost.
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Just a few rules.
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No loud music after 10 at night.
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Okay.
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That is easy for me.
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I am usually quiet.
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Good.
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And trash day is every Tuesday morning.
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Tuesday morning.
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Got it.
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I will remember that.
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Any questions before we finish?
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Yes.
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One more thing.
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Is there parking for tenants?
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Yes.
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One spot per apartment in the back lot.
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Yours is spot 14.
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Perfect.
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That makes things much easier.
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Here are your keys.
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One for the building, one for your door.
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Thank you so much.
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This feels very real now.
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Huh.
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It is real.
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Welcome home, Grace.
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Can I ask one more question?
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Where is the mailbox?
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Downstairs, near the front door.
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Your box number is 14.
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Perfect.
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Thank you.
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I have so much to learn about this building.
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Don't worry.
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I'm here if you need anything.
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That is very kind.
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Thank you again, Daniel.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy your new home.
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Moving day.
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Hi.
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Thank you for coming today.
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The boxes are all in the truck.
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No problem.
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Wow, you have a lot of boxes for one person.
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I know.
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I don't know how I have so many things.
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Don't worry.
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This is normal.
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Everyone says that on moving day.
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Can we start with the big boxes first?
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Sure.
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Where do you want the sofa?
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In the living room?
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Yes, please.
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Near the window, if that is possible.
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Hmm.
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This sofa is big.
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I'm not sure it goes through the door.
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Oh, no. Really?
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What do we do then?
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Let's try one more time.
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Turn it this way.
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Okay, it fits.
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Thank goodness.
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I was very worried for a second.
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Me too, honestly.
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That door is small.
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Where should we put the boxes with kitchen on them?
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In the kitchen, of course.
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Right here is good.
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Perfect.
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This is my first apartment alone, so everything feels new.
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That's exciting.
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I remember my first move too.
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It was scary and fun.
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Yes, exactly how I feel right now.
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Okay, last box.
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Where does this one go?
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That one says books.
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Put it near the small table, please.
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Done.
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That's everything unloaded from the truck now.
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Would you like some water before you go?
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It's hot outside today.
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That would be great.
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Thank you.
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Moving boxes is tiring work.
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Here you go.
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Thanks.
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That helps a lot.
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Wow.
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Thank you so much for your help today.
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You're welcome.
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Good luck with the unpacking.
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I will need it.
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Thank you again, Jake.
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Anytime, Grace.
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Enjoy your new place.
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meeting a neighbor.
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Hi there.
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I am Grace.
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I just moved into 4B.
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Oh, hello.
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Welcome.
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I am Emma from 4C, right next door.
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Nice to meet you, Emma.
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I hope I am not bothering you.
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Not at all.
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I saw the moving truck this morning.
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Yes, it was a busy day.
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My apartment is still full of boxes. That is normal.
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It takes time to unpack everything.
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Can I ask you something?
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Is this building usually quiet?
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Yes, mostly.
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Sometimes the man downstairs plays music, but not too late.
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Good to know.
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Thank you.
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Do you know where the laundry room is?
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Yes, it is in the basement.
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I can show you later if you want.
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That would be great.
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I have no idea where anything is yet.
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Don't worry.
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I felt the same way one year ago.
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Really?
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You seem so comfortable here now.
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Time helps a lot.
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You will learn everything quickly.
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Is the elevator always this slow, or is it broken today?
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No, it's always like that.
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You get used to it.
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Good to know.
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I almost took the stairs instead.
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Smart choice, actually.
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Do you have any tips for a new person here?
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Yes, the small market on the corner has good prices.
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Oh, that is very helpful.
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I need groceries soon.
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If you need sugar or anything small, just knock on my door.
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That is so kind.
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Thank you.
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I will remember that. Of course.
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Welcome to the building, Grace.
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Thank you, Emma.
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I am happy you are my neighbor.
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Me too.
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Let's get coffee together sometime.
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I would really like that.
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Setting up the Internet Hi.
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Come in.
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Thank you for coming to install the Internet.
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No problem.
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Where do you want the router?
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Maybe near the TV.
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Is that a good spot?
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Yes, that works well.
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Let me check the connection first.
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Okay.
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How long does this usually take?
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About 30 minutes, if everything goes well.
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Great.
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Can I ask, what is my Wi -Fi speed exactly?
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You have the fast plan, so it is very good for movies and video calls.
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Perfect.
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I work from home sometimes, so I need it to be fast.
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Then you chose the right plan.
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By the way, how much does this plan cost every month?
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It is $35 a month, and the first month is free.
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Oh, really?
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That is a nice surprise.
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Okay, the router is ready now.
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Already?
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That was fast.
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I do this every day.
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Now let's set your Wi -Fi name and password.
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Can the name be anything I want?
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Yes, anything.
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What do you want to call it?
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How about Grace's Home?
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Simple and easy to remember.
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I like that.
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And now let's choose a password.
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Okay, I typed one.
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Is that enough letters and numbers?
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Yes, that is strong enough.
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Let's test it on your phone.
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Oh, it connects immediately.
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That is amazing.
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Perfect.
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Everything works.
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Do you have any other questions?
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No, I think that is everything.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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Call the company if you have any problems later.
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I will.
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Thank you again for your help today.
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No problem.
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Enjoy your new apartment.
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Setting up the electricity.
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Hello.
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I want to set up electricity for my new apartment, please.
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Sure.
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I can help with that.
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Can I have your name, please?
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Yes.
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My name is Grace Miller.
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Thank you, Grace.
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And what is the address of the new apartment?
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It is 14 Maple Street, apartment 4B.
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Got it.
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When do you want the electricity to start?
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As soon as possible, please.
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I already live here now.
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Okay, I can start it tomorrow morning.
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Is that good for you?
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Yes, that is perfect.
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Thank you.
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Great.
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Now, do you want paper bills or bills by email?
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Email, please.
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It is easier for me to find later.
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Also, do you need us to close your old addresses account too?
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Yes, please.
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That was in a different city, so I forgot about it.
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No problem.
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I can close that today as well.
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Thank you.
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That saves me a phone call.
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No problem.
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And how much electricity did you use in your last home?
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I am not sure exactly, but I lived alone, so not too much.
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Okay, then I estimate about $40 a month for now.
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That sounds reasonable.
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Is there a deposit too?
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Yes, a small deposit of $50, one time only.
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Okay, I understand.
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How do I pay that?
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I can take your card information right now if you want.
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Sure.
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One moment.
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Okay, here is my card number.
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Perfect.
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Thank you.
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Everything is set up now.
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Thank you so much.
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This was easier than I thought.
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You're welcome, Grace.
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Welcome to your new home.
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Thank you.
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Have a good day.
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You too.
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Goodbye.
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The Broken Fridge Hi, Tom.
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Thank you for coming so fast.
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My fridge is not cold.
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No problem.
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Let me take a look.
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When did you notice this?
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This morning.
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My milk was warm and I got worried.
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Okay, let's see.
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Hmm, the light inside is not working either.
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Is that a big problem or a small one?
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I think it is small.
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Maybe just an old part inside.
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That is good to hear.
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I was afraid I needed a new fridge.
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Not yet.
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Let me try something first.
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Okay, take your time.
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I will wait in the kitchen.
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This building is old, so small problems happen sometimes.
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How old is this building exactly?
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About 40 years now, but it is still strong.
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Older than me.
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No wonder small things break sometimes.
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Exactly.
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But nothing I can't fix.
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I understand.
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Everything else in the apartment seems fine, though.
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Good to know.
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Okay, I think I found the problem.
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Really?
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Already?
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Yes.
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One small part was loose.
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Now listen.
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Do you hear that sound?
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Yes, it is working again.
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Perfect.
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Give it one hour and it will be cold again.
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Thank you so much, Tom.
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I really appreciate your help.
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You are welcome.
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I like fixing small things like this.
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Well, you are very good at your job.
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No problem.
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That's my job.
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Call me if you have any other problems.
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I will.
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Is there a number I can call directly?
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Yes.
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It's on the paper near your front door.
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Perfect.
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Thank you again for coming so quickly.
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You are welcome.
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Enjoy your cold milk tonight.
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I will, thank you.
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Grocery shopping nearby Excuse me, do you work here?
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I am looking for a few things.
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Yes, I work here.
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What are you looking for?
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I need coffee, milk, bread, and maybe some vegetables.
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Okay, the coffee and milk are in aisle two, over there.
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Thank you.
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And the bread?
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Bread is at the back of the store, near the bakery section.
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Got it.
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I am new to this neighborhood, so I don't know the store yet.
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Oh, welcome.
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Did you just move here?
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Yes, just this week, actually.
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My apartment is very close.
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That's nice.
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This store has a loyalty card if you want one.
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What does the loyalty card do? it gives you small discounts on many things every time you shop
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that sounds great how do I get one just fill out this small paper with your name
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and address okay one moment here you are perfect thank you here is your card ready to use today Wonderful.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Anything else you need to know?
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Actually, yes.
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What time does the store close?
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We close at 10 every night, even on Sundays.
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Perfect.
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That is very convenient for me.
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Do you need help finding the vegetables too?
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Yes, please, if you have a minute. Of course.
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Follow me.
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They are right this way.
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Thank you.
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This store is bigger than it looks from outside.
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Everyone says that the first time.
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You'll learn it quickly.
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I hope so.
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Thank you again for all your help.
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No problem.
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Welcome to the neighborhood.
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The neighbor downstairs.
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Knock, knock.
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Excuse me.
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Hi.
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I am Henry from downstairs, apartment 3B.
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Oh, hello, Henry.
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Is everything okay?
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Well, last night there was a lot of noise, quite late.
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Oh, no. I am so sorry.
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I was moving furniture last night.
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Ah, that explains it.
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I thought maybe a party or something like that.
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No party, just me and some heavy boxes.
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I did not think about the time.
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It's okay.
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I understand.
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Moving is a lot of work.
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I promise it will not happen again.
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I am truly sorry.
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Don't worry about it too much.
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It was just one night.
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Thank you for understanding.
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I really did not want to bother anyone.
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Smiling.
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No hard feelings.
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Welcome to the building, by the way.
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Thank you.
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Have you lived here long?
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About three years now.
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It is a good building, quiet usually.
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That's good to hear.
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I hope to be a good neighbor.
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I'm sure you will be.
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Just maybe finish moving furniture before 10.
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Yes, definitely.
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Lesson learned.
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If you ever need anything, my door is right below yours.
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Thank you.
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That is very kind after last night.
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It's really no problem.
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We all make noise sometimes.
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Would you like to come up for coffee sometime to say sorry properly?
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I would like that, actually.
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I'm usually free on weekends.
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Perfect.
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Let's plan something soon.
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Smiling.
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I would really like that.
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Well, thank you for coming to talk instead of just being angry.
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Talking is always better.
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Okay, I should go now.
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Have a good day.
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You too, Henry, and sorry again.
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It's already forgotten.
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Bye, Grace.
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The package makes up.
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Excuse me, are you the mail carrier for this building?
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Yes, that's me.
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Can I help you with something?
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I think I got a package for apartment 4C, not 4B.
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Oh, really?
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Let me check the name on it.
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It says Emma, and I am in 4B, so this is not mine.
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You are right.
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I am sorry about that.
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New building numbers confuse me sometimes.
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No problem at all.
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Emma is actually my neighbor, so it's easy to fix.
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oh that's lucky can you give it to her directly sure i don't mind her door is right next to mine
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thank you so much
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that saves me another trip upstairs happy to help do these mistakes happen a lot sometimes especially with new buildings
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and new tenants like you does this happen with regular mail too
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or just packages sometimes with mail too especially for new apartment numbers like yours Good to know.
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Thank you.
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I am actually waiting for my own package, too.
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What is it?
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Maybe I have it in my bag.
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A small box.
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Some kitchen things I ordered online.
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Let me look.
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Yes, here it is.
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Grace Miller, 4B.
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That's me.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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Sorry again for the small mix -up earlier.
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It's really okay.
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Thank you for fixing it so quickly. Of course.
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You have a lot of packages for someone who just moved in.
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I know.
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I ordered a lot of things for the new apartment.
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No problem.
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Have a great rest of your day, Grace.
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You too.
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Thank you again.
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The first dinner at home.
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Come in, come in.
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Welcome to my new apartment, finally.
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Wow, Grace.
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This place looks amazing.
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It's so different from two weeks ago.
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I know.
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Remember all those boxes everywhere?
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I remember.
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I was worried you would never finish unpacking.
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Me too, honestly.
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But look, everything has a place now.
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The sofa looks perfect by the window.
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Was it hard to move in?
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A little.
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It almost did not fit through the door.
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Hahaha, that sounds exactly like something that happens to you.
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Very funny.
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Come, sit down.
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I made dinner for us tonight.
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What did you make?
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It smells incredible in here.
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Just pasta, nothing fancy, but it's my favorite comfort food.
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This smells wonderful.
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You really feel at home here already.
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I do, actually.
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My neighbor Emma is so kind, and even Henry downstairs is friendly now.
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Henry?
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Didn't you have a small problem with him?
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Yes, about noise.
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But we talked, and now we say hello every day.
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That's really nice.
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New places feel scary at first, but you did great.
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Thank you.
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Two weeks ago, I did not know anyone in this building.
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And now you know the landlord, your neighbors, even the mail carrier.
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True.
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This city feels like home now.
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To your new home, then.
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Cheers!
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Cheers!
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Thank you for coming tonight, Lucas.
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Thank you for having me.
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I'm really happy for you, Grace.
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So, what is next for this place?
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Any plants?
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Maybe some plants and a small table for the balcony.
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That sounds lovely.
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I can't wait to see it finished.
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Me too.
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This already feels like the start of something good.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Start Learning English with Simple Dialogues (A1-A2) Moving Into a New Apartment”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: apartment, Grace, welcome, perfect. This video has 530 sentences and 2713 words to shadow. The speech runs for 21:16. The speaker talks at a steady 128 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| neighbour noun | /ˈneɪbɚ/ | A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or… |
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| downstairs adverb | /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ | Down the stairs. |
| electricity noun | /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ | Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now… |
| landlord noun | /ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/ | A person that leases real property; a lessor. |
| knock verb | /nɑk/ | To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood. |
| deposit noun | /dɪˈpɑ.zɪt/ | Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems. |
| sofa noun | /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ | An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people. |
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
| scary adjective | /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ | Causing fear or anxiety |
| carrier noun | /ˈkæɹi.ɚ/ | A person or object that carries someone or something else. |
| furniture noun | /ˈfɝ.nɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ | Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively. |
| loyalty noun | /ˈlɔɪəlti/ | The state of being loyal; fidelity. |
| sometime adverb | /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ | At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future. |
| cheers | /t͡ʃɪəz/ | A common toast used when drinking in company. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| fill out verb | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. |
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. | |
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
| mix up verb | To mix or blend thoroughly and completely. | |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- When do I pay the rent every month?
- Any questions before we finish?
- Can I ask one more question?
- Can we start with the big boxes first?
- Didn't you have a small problem with him?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | easier than · Older than · bigger than |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we put · should go |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | finish moving · finish unpacking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will remember · will need · will learn |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 25 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/
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 neighbour, package, downstairs.
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.