Shadowing Practice: Where Are We Going? 🏞️ | Real-Life English Conversation | A1–A2 English Learners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We finally finished all our assignments.
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Yes, this week has been really busy.
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I completely agree.
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I think we all need a break.
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That's exactly what I was thinking.
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Really?
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What do you have in mind?
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How about going on a short trip this weekend?
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That sounds interesting.
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I like the idea.
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Where should we go?
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I've always wanted to visit a hill station.
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A hill station?
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Yes, fresh air, beautiful mountains, and a peaceful atmosphere.
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That sounds perfect after a busy week.
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Which hill station are you thinking about?
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I haven't decided yet.
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We can choose the place together.
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How will we travel?
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We can take my car.
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Really? Of course.
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It will be more comfortable than taking a bus.
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I like road trips.
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Me too.
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We can stop whenever we want and enjoy the scenery.
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Exactly.
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That's the best part of traveling by car.
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How many days are we planning?
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Just a weekend.
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That's enough to relax and come back refreshed.
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I can't wait already.
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First, I'll talk to my parents tonight.
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Good idea.
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I'll start packing as soon as you both say yes.
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Don't pack yet.
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Good morning, Lena.
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Good morning.
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You're right on time.
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Good morning.
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Are you ready for our trip?
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I've been ready since 6 o 'clock.
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I can tell.
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You look more excited than both of us.
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Maybe I am.
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I couldn't sleep well last night because I was thinking about this trip.
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I felt the same way.
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I'm just happy we're finally going together.
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Is this all your luggage?
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Yes.
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I packed only the things I need.
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That's smart.
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I almost packed my entire wardrobe.
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Really?
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Then I remembered it's only a weekend trip.
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Okay, let's put the bags in the car.
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I'll keep my backpack with me.
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No problem.
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Did everyone bring a jacket?
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Yes, mom reminded me twice.
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Good.
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The weather will be cooler in the hills.
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I also brought a camera.
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Great!
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We'll take lots of photos.
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Before we leave, let's check that we have everything.
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Perfect.
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I think we're all set.
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Then let's start our road trip.
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This is going to be an unforgettable weekend.
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I already have a good feeling about it.
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The weather is perfect for a road trip.
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I agree.
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The fresh morning air feels amazing.
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I'm so glad we decided to travel this weekend.
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Me too.
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We all needed a short break.
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Look at those green fields.
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They're so beautiful.
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I love watching the scenery from the car.
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That's one reason I enjoy road trips.
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How much longer will it take?
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About two more hours.
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That's not too bad.
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Time goes by quickly when you're with good friends.
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Exactly.
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What's the first thing you want to do after we arrive?
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I want to enjoy the mountain view.
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I want a hot cup of coffee.
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And I want to take lots of photos.
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We can do all three.
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That's the advantage of traveling together.
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No one has to enjoy the trip alone.
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Alex, you're driving very smoothly.
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Thanks.
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I always try to drive carefully, especially on long trips.
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Safety comes first.
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Absolutely.
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I'm already making wonderful memories.
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And we haven't even reached the hill station yet.
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There's a nice roadside cafe a few kilometers ahead.
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Really?
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Yes.
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We can stop there for breakfast and coffee. That sounds perfect.
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Let's do that.
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This place is so peaceful.
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I wasn't expecting such a beautiful cafe.
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I stopped here once with my family.
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The food is really good.
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Good morning.
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Welcome.
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May I take your order?
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Good morning.
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We'd like a few minutes, please.
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Certainly.
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What are you going to order?
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I'm thinking about a vegetable sandwich and a cup of coffee.
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That sounds good.
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I think I'll have pancakes and fresh orange juice.
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I'm going to order a traditional breakfast and some tea.
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Everything on the menu looks delicious.
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Are you ready to order?
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Yes.
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One traditional breakfast with tea.
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Excellent choice.
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One vegetable sandwich and a coffee, please. Of course.
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And pancakes with orange juice for me.
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Thank you.
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I'll bring your order shortly.
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I'm really enjoying this trip already.
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Me too.
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It's nice to spend time together without thinking about assignments or exams.
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That's exactly why I suggested a weekend trip.
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Sometimes we all need a short break to relax.
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And I think this is just the beginning of a wonderful day.
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I couldn't agree more.
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Wow, this place is even more beautiful than I imagined.
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Look at those mountains!
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The view is amazing!
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We made it!
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The drive was long, but it was worth every minute.
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I already feel so relaxed.
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Good morning.
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Welcome to Green Valley Hotel.
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Good morning.
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We have a room reservation.
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Certainly.
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May I have the booking name, please?
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It's under Alex.
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Thank you.
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Let me check.
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Yes, I found your reservation.
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You booked one family room for two nights.
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That's correct.
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May I see your ID cards, please? Of course.
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Thank you.
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Everything is ready.
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Does the room have a mountain view?
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Yes.
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You're going to love the view from the balcony.
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That sounds wonderful.
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Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 U every morning.
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Thank you for the information.
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I can't wait to see our room.
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Let's leave our bags and then start exploring the hill station.
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That's a great plan.
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Our adventure is just beginning.
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This place is even more beautiful in the afternoon.
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I don't know where to look first.
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Let's explore slowly.
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We have plenty of time.
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Look at those little souvenir shops.
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They have so many handmade things.
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Would you like to buy something?
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Maybe a small souvenir to remember this trip.
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These keychains are really cute.
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I like the wooden ones.
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I'm buying a refrigerator magnet.
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You always collect magnets from every trip.
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Wow, look at that valley.
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The view is incredible.
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The fresh air makes this place even more special.
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Let's take a few pictures before the clouds cover the mountains.
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Good idea.
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Cheese!
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Sometimes a photo reminds us of a happy moment.
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But being here in person is even better.
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It's getting close to sunset.
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I heard the hotel is organizing a campfire tonight.
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Really?
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That sounds exciting.
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Then let's head back before it begins.
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I can't wait.
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Me neither.
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It's going to be perfect.
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I know, right?
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This campfire feels so relaxing.
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I could sit here for hours.
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It's peaceful, isn't it?
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Yes, there are no loud noises, just the sound of the wind.
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And the warmth of the fire makes the evening even better.
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If someone had asked me a week ago how I'd spend this weekend, I never would have imagined this.
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Sometimes the best memories come from simple plans.
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That's true.
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We've laughed so much today.
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And we've taken hundreds of photos.
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I don't think my phone has ever been this full.
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When we look at these photos years from now, what do you think we'll remember first?
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Not the hotel.
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Not the food.
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Then what?
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The conversations we had, the places we explored, and the time we spent together.
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I agree.
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That's what makes a trip special.
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We should promise each other something.
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What kind of promise?
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No matter how busy life becomes, we'll make time for a trip like this every year.
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I love that idea.
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Me too. So is everyone agreeing?
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Absolutely.
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It's a promise. To friendship.
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To new adventures.
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And to beautiful memories that will stay with us forever.
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Excuse me, are you looking for something?
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Oh, yes.
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You seem a little worried.
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Is everything okay?
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It's my first day at this college.
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Really?
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Welcome, I'm Lena.
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Nice to meet you, Lena.
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I'm Emma.
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Nice to meet you too, Emma.
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To be honest, I'm feeling a little nervous.
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That's completely normal.
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I don't know anyone here yet.
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Everyone starts that way.
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I was trying to find my classroom, but this campus is much bigger than I expected.
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Which department are you in?
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Business administration.
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That's...
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Great.
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Your classroom is in the next building.
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Really?
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Yes.
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I have classes nearby so we can walk together.
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Are you sure?
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I don't want to disturb you.
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You're not disturbing me at all.
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Thank you.
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I was beginning to worry that I would be late.
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Don't worry.
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We still have enough time.
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How long have you been studying here?
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This is my second year.
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Then you probably know every corner of the campus.
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Not every corner.
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But I know enough to help a new student.
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I'm really glad we met this morning.
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Me too.
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I thought my first day would be lonely.
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It doesn't have to be.
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Thank you for being so kind.
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One day, you'll probably help another new student in the same way.
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I hope I can.
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Here we are.
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That was much easier than I expected.
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Good luck with your first class.
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Thank you, Lena.
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Good morning, Lena.
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Good morning, Alex.
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You were a little late today.
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I know.
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That's unusual for you.
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I stopped to help someone.
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Really?
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What happened?
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I met a new student near the entrance.
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Was she looking for her classroom?
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Yes.
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She looked confused and a little nervous.
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I can imagine how she felt.
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It reminded me of my first day.
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Mine too.
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I still remember getting lost on campus.
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Really?
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Yes.
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I spent almost 20 minutes looking for the science building.
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What did you do?
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I finally asked a senior student for help.
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And did they help you?
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They did.
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If they hadn't helped me, I would have missed my first class.
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That's exactly why I wanted to help her today.
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You haven't changed.
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What do you mean?
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Whenever someone needs help, you're always the first person to step forward.
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I just try to do what I can.
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That's one of your best qualities.
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Thank you.
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What's the new student's name?
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Her name is Emma.
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I hope she enjoys studying here.
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That's our bell.
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We'd better go before we're late.
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Let's go.
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Hi, Emma.
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May I sit here? Of course.
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I was hoping you'd come.
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How was your first class?
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It was interesting.
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I learned a lot today.
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That's good to hear.
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I was nervous at first, but after a few minutes I started feeling comfortable.
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That's exactly how most first days go.
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The teachers were friendly too.
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Yes, they're always willing to help if you ask questions.
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I noticed that.
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How about your classmates?
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Everyone seemed nice, but they already have their own friends.
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Don't worry about that.
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Why?
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Friendships don't happen in one day.
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They grow little by little.
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I'm happy I met you this morning.
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I'm happy too.
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Honestly, I thought I would spend lunch alone today.
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Not anymore.
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Thank you for making my first day easier.
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You're welcome.
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By the way, do you usually have lunch here?
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Yes.
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Whenever I don't bring food from home, the food is better than I expected.
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Lena, can I ask you something?
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Sure.
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Have you made many friends here?
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Yes.
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You're lucky.
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I don't think it's luck.
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Then what is it?
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A simple conversation can become a good friendship.
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I like that thought.
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Speaking of friends, I'd like you to meet one of my closest friends after lunch.
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Really?
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Yes.
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His name is Alex.
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I'd love to meet him.
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Great.
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I'm sure you'll enjoy talking to him.
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Hi Alex.
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Hi Lena.
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Finished with lunch?
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Yes.
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I want you to meet someone.
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Sure.
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This is Emma.
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She joined our college today.
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Hello Alex.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too Emma.
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Welcome to our college.
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Thank you.
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So how has your first day been?
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It has been much better than I expected.
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That's good to hear.
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I was nervous this morning, but Lena helped me a lot. That sounds like Lena.
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What does that mean?
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Whenever someone needs help, you're always there.
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I'm really thankful for her kindness.
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I'm just happy you feel comfortable now.
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Which course are you studying?
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Business administration.
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That's a great choice.
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I hope I do well.
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I'm sure you will.
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Thank you for saying that.
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If you ever need help with college life, don't hesitate to ask.
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I appreciate that.
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See, I told you everyone here is friendly.
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You were right.
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Well, I think this is the beginning of a good friendship.
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I hope so, too.
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I'm sure it is.
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Hi, everyone.
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Hi, Maya.
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You're just in time.
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Am I interrupting?
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Not at all.
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Maya, I'd like you to meet Emma.
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Hello, Emma.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too, Maya.
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Lena told me you're a new student.
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Yes, today is my first day.
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Then welcome to our college.
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Thank you.
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Everyone has been so kind to me.
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That's nice to hear.
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Emma has already had quite an eventful first day.
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I was nervous this morning, but things became much easier after meeting Lena.
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Lena has a way of making people feel comfortable.
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You're all giving me too much credit.
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We're just telling the truth.
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I honestly didn't expect to make friends on my first day.
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Sometimes the best friendships begin when you least expect them.
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I like that.
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And now you know all of us.
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Which means you're no longer the new student.
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Really? Of course.
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From today, you're part of our group.
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That means a lot to me.
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Then it's settled.
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We should all spend more time together.
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How about meeting after classes tomorrow?
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I'd love that.
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Great.
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It's a plan.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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So am I.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Where Are We Going? 🏞️”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: trip, Lena, meet, Emma. This video has 418 sentences and 2237 words to shadow. The speech runs for 16:21. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| friendship noun | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | The condition of being friends. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
| adventure noun | /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ | A feeling of desire for new and exciting things. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| assignment noun | /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks. |
| sandwich noun | /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/ | A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food. |
| reservation noun | /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ | The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back. |
| vegetable noun | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice… |
| magnet noun | /ˈmæɡ.nɪt/ | A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism. |
| scenery noun | /ˈsiːnəɹi/ | View, natural features, landscape. |
| disturb verb | /dɪˈstɜːb/ | to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| go together verb | To be in a relationship. |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
| step forward verb | to take one or more steps forward, especially in response to a request for identification |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What do you have in mind?
- Which hill station are you thinking about?
- How many days are we planning?
- Are you ready for our trip?
- Is this all your luggage?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been · I've always wanted · haven't decided |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was thinking · wasn't expecting · was trying |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | more comfortable than · more excited than · more beautiful than |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · your best · my closest |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 85 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/, warmth /wɔɹmθ/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
- Long words — get the stress right: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/, unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/
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 friendship, relax, remind.
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.