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Talking with Shop Assistant Let's get started.
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Listening. Excuse me. May I know if there is any discount for this microwave?
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Excuse me. May I know if there ia any discount for this microwave?
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Sorry madam. There is no discount on your selected brand.
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Are you looking for certain brand in particular?
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Sorry madam. There is no discount on your selected brand.
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Are you looking for certain brand in particular?
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No. I do not have any preference. Which brands are currently on sale?
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No. I do not have any preference. Which brands are currently on sale?
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We carry a wide variety of brands for you to choose from.
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We offer 20% discount for the brands listed here.
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We carry a wide variety of brands for you to choose from.
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We offer 20% discount for the brands listed here.
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I'm interested in this brand. Can you show me how to use it?
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I'm interested in this brand. Can you show me how to use it?
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Sure. I'm now demonstrating the steps of each auto-cooking function. They're easy to follow.
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Sure. I'm now demonstrating the steps of each auto-cooking function. They're easy to follow.
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It looks user-friendly. Any choices of capacity for this model?
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It looks user-friendly. Any choices of capacity for this model?
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You may consider a capacity of 20 or 30 litres.
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They're designed with the best fit of usage for the kitchen.
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You may consider a capacity of 20 or 30 litres.
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They're designed with the best fit of usage for the kitchen.
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When will the promotion period end?
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When will the promotion period end?
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Our promotion period lasts until the end of this month.
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Our promotion period lasts until the end of this month.
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Can I know if there's any extra offer?
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Can I know if there's any extra offer?
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Yes. If your accumulated purchases of every $1,000 on the same day can be entitled to an extra cash coupon.
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Yes. If your accumulated purchases of every $1,000 on the same day can be entitled to an extra cash coupon.
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Is there any expiry period for the cash coupon?
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Is there any expiry period for the cash coupon?
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Yes. The cash coupon is valid between early of this month and end of next month.
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Yes. The cash coupon is valid between early of this month and end of next month.
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The required amounts of accumulated purchases each day are too high for me. Any other reward?
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The required amounts of accumulated purchases each day are too high for me. Any other reward?
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We're also launching a lucky draw for purchase of every $500.
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You'll get a chance to win our grand prize with value of $10,000.
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We're also launching a lucky draw for purchase of every $500.
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You'll get a chance to win our grand prize with value of $10,000.
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How can I join the lucky draw?
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How can I join the lucky draw?
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Please bring the receipt and go to the customer service counter downstairs.
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You can drop the entitled ticket in the lucky draw box.
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Please bring the receipt and go to the customer service counter downstairs.
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You can drop the entitled ticket in the lucky draw box.
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Can I get the same offer via your online store?
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Can I get the same offer via your online store?
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Yes. The same discount is also offered via online purchase.
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Yes. The same discount is also offered via online purchase.
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How's the arrangement of delivery?
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How's the arrangement of delivery?
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It would take approximately 2 weeks.
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It would take approximately 2 weeks.
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Can I get any free parking?
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Can I get any free parking?
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Yes. If your purchase amounts exceed $500, free parking is entitled. Let me know if you need any help.
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Yes. If your purchase amounts exceed $500, free parking is entitled. Let me know if you need any help.
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Excuse me. I would like to return the dress.
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Excuse me. I would like to return the dress.
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May I know if there is any problem?
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May I know if there is any problem?
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It's actually fine. However, it doesn't suit me.
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It's actually fine. However, it doesn't suit me.
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May I have your receipt please?
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May I have your receipt please?
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Sure. Please find the receipt here.
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Sure. Please find the receipt here.
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Hi madam, according to our refund policy, we can refund your item within 30 days of purchase.
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Hi madam, according to our refund policy, we can refund your item within 30 days of purchase.
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Oh, I purchased it more than a month. Right?
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Oh, I purchased it more than a month. Right?
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Yes. I'm sorry that we cannot refund or exchange it for you.
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Yes. I'm sorry that we cannot refund or exchange it for you.
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Excuse me. I would like to try on the jean.
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Excuse me. I would like to try on the jean.
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Sure madam. What size are you?
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Sure madam. What size are you?
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Do you have this in medium?
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Do you have this in medium?
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Yes. The changing rooms are right over there. Please wait for a moment.
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Yes. The changing rooms are right over there. Please wait for a moment.
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Sorry madam. It was sold out. Would you mind selecting the same design in black or light blue colour?
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Sorry madam. It was sold out. Would you mind selecting the same design in black or light blue colour?
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OK. I would like to try on the black one.
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OK. I would like to try on the black one.
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Excuse me. I've tried the jacket and it looks nice.
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Excuse me. I've tried the jacket and it looks nice.
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Yes. The jacket goes well with your trouser.
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Yes. The jacket goes well with your trouser.
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Can I get a new one?
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Can I get a new one?
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Sure. Here is the new one. How would you like to pay? Credit card, debit card or cash?
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Sure. Here is the new one. How would you like to pay? Credit card, debit card or cash?
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Do you accept mobile wallets?
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Do you accept mobile wallets?
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Yes. We also accept different types of mobile wallets.
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Yes. We also accept different types of mobile wallets.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 99 sentences and 1020 words to shadow. The speech runs for 14:34. The speaker talks slowly, about 70 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| madam noun | /ˈmædəm/ | A polite form of address for a woman or lady. |
| refund noun | /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ | An amount of money returned. |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| coupon noun | /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ | A section of a ticket, showing the holder to be entitled to some specified accommodation or service, as to a passage over a designated line of travel, a… |
| select verb | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options. |
| promotion noun | /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ | An advancement in rank or position. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| wallet noun | /ˈwɑl.ət/ | A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. |
| valid adjective | /ˈvælɪd/ | Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent. |
| jean noun | /d͡ʒiːn/ | Denim. |
| reward noun | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | Something of value given in return for an act. |
| arrangement noun | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ | The act of arranging. |
| usage noun | /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/ | A custom or established practice. |
| demonstrate verb | /ˈdɛm.ənˌstɹeɪt/ | To show how to use (something). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sold out adjective | Completely sold; of which no more is in stock. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | can be entitled · is also offered · is entitled |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've tried |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may consider |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 18 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, they're, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: automobile /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/, accumulate /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/, expiry /ɪkˈspaɪ.əɹ.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 discount, madam, refund.
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.