Prática de Shadowing: How to Speak English in a Clothing Store (Prices, Sizes, Trying On) English Conversation Practice - Aprenda a falar inglês com vídeo
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Hi, everyone.
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Welcome to Chill Talk English, where English feels calm, friendly, and real.
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Hi, friends.
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I'm Emma, and I'm very happy you're here today.
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And I'm Henry.
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I'm calm on the outside, but inside I sometimes panic in very normal places.
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Like where?
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A store.
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A simple store.
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Yesterday, I walked into a small clothing shop, and my brain went blank.
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Dry chuckle.
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Oh no, the blank brain moment.
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Exactly.
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A worker smiled and said, hi, can I help you?
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And I wanted to answer, but my mouth forgot English.
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That happens to so many learners.
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And honestly, it happens to native speakers, too.
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Sometimes we just freeze.
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I froze like a cheap ice cream in a very cold freezer.
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That is a terrible image, Henry.
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But it's perfect for today's topic.
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Today, we will help you speak simple, polite English in shops.
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You will learn easy sentences for four moments.
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Moment one, you enter the store.
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Moment two, you ask about price, color, and size.
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Moment three, you pay.
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Moment four, you return or exchange something.
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And we will also practice how to tell a short shopping story to a friend, because that's real life too.
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Yes, not just survive English.
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We want you to feel relaxed and natural.
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Okay, let's start with the first moment.
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You walk into a store.
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You see shirts, jackets, shoes, bags, all in neat rows.
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And you hear people talking.
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Maybe you feel shy.
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That's normal.
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A staff member comes near you and says, hello, can I help you?
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This is the first key.
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You do not need a long answer.
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You need one short sentence.
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Option 1, if you want help, yes please, I'm looking for a hoodie.
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Or, yes please, I'm looking for sneakers.
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Option 2, if you don't want help yet, I'm just looking, thank you.
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I'm just looking is the same as I'm just browsing.
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It means you want time, no pressure.
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Henry, can we make it even easier for beginners?
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Yes.
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You can also say, not right now, thank you.
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Simple, polite, and clear.
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Good.
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Let's do a repeat part.
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Everyone, say it out loud with us.
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Yes, please.
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I'm looking for a hoodie.
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I'm just looking, thank you.
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Not right now, thank you.
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Great.
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If you can say these, you can walk into almost any shop with confidence.
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Now, moment two.
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You see something you like.
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Maybe it's a jacket.
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Maybe it's a scarf.
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Maybe it's a pair of jeans.
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You want to ask about the price.
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The easiest sentence is, Excuse me, how much is this?
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Excuse me is like a friendly door knock in English.
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Not too loud, not too strong.
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And, how much is this, is safe and simple.
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You can also say, how much are these, for plural things like shoes or jeans.
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Right.
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How much is this, one thing.
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How much are these, two things.
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Let's practice both.
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Excuse me, how much is this?
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Excuse me, how much are these?
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Nice.
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Now, what if you want a different color?
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Then you can say, do you have this in black?
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Or, do you have this in blue?
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If you want to be extra polite, add one small word, please.
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Do you have this in black, please?
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That little please makes you sound warm and respectful.
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Here is a common learner mistake.
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They say, you have black? And laugh.
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We understand, but it sounds incomplete.
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Do you have is the natural pattern.
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Let's build a few more useful questions.
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Size questions.
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Yes, you can ask, do you have this in medium?
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Or, do you have this in a small?
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You can also say, do you have a larger size if you need bigger?
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Or, do you have a smaller size if you need smaller?
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Let's do a quick, easy practice set.
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Repeat after us.
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Do you have this in medium?
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Do you have a larger size?
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Do you have a smaller size?
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Perfect.
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Now the magic sentence in a clothing store.
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Can I try it on?
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Yes.
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This is the sentence that saves you from buying the wrong size.
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Some stores also say fitting room.
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Some say changing room.
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If you want to ask where it is, you can say, where is the fitting room?
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Or, where can I try this on?
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Nice.
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Now, after you try it on, the staff may ask, how is it?
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Or, how does it fit?
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Your answers can be simple.
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It fits well.
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It's too tight.
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It's too loose.
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It's too long.
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It's too short.
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Emma, I always confuse tight and tired.
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Please do not say, these jeans are too tired.
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They are tired because they listen to my English.
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Okay, listeners, repeat the three core fit sentences.
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It fits well.
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It's too tight.
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It's too loose.
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Great.
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And remember, your tone matters.
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You can be honest and still be kind.
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That's a good life lesson, not just an English lesson.
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Exactly.
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Now, what if the price is higher than you expected?
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Ah, yes, the moment when your wallet quietly cries.
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You can say, that's a bit expensive.
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A bit makes it softer, more polite.
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If you want another option, say, do you have something cheaper?
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Or is there a less expensive one?
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For beginners, something cheaper is easier.
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Keep it simple.
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Now let's do a short role play.
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Emma is the store worker.
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I am me, a nervous human.
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Hi.
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Can I help you?
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Yes, please.
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I'm looking for a jacket.
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Sure.
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What color do you want?
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Do you have this in black, please?
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Yes, we do.
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What size?
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Medium, please.
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Can I try it on? Of course.
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The fitting room is over there.
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Thank you.
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Then I ask you, how does it fit?
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It's a bit tight.
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No problem.
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Do you want a larger size?
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Yes, please.
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Do you have a larger size?
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Perfect.
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That was smooth.
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Smooth like.. not like me yesterday.
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Yesterday I would only say yes and then disappear. And that's okay.
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Today, you're building your script.
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That's an important point.
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You are not bad at English.
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You just need a small plan.
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Yes.
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Two or three sentences are enough.
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Now, moment three, paying at the counter.
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This part can feel awkward because there's a little silence.
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The cashier scans your items.
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Beep, Beep.
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Beep.
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And you stand there like a quiet statue.
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You can start with a friendly greeting.
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Just say, hi.
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Or, hi, how are you?
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If they answer fast, you can smile and say, good, thanks.
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Then, if you want to pay by card, can I pay by card?
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Or, do you take cards?
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If you pay with cash, can I pay with cash?
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Now the cashier might ask, do you need a bag?
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You can say, yes, please.
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Or, no, thank you.
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They might also ask, do you have a membership card?
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If you don't, just say, no, I don't.
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Simple.
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No long story.
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No panic story.
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And when they give you your receipt, you can say, thank you.
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Or, thanks, have a nice day.
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Let's practice a tiny payment conversation.
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Repeat after us.
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Can I pay by card?
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Do you need a bag?
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No, thank you.
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Thanks.
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Have a nice day.
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Great.
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And now a very important rescue sentence.
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Yes.
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If someone speaks too fast, do not say only what.
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You can say, sorry, could you say that again, please?
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This sentence is gold.
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Use it anywhere.
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Let's repeat it slowly.
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Sorry, could you say that again, please?
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One more time.
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Sorry, could you say that again, please?
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If you learn only one sentence today, learn that one.
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Now, moment four.
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Returning or exchanging something.
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This is the scary part, because people think it will be an argument.
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But it can be calm if you use calm words.
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Let's make a new story.
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I bought shoes.
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They looked amazing in the store.
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But at home?
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At home, they felt like two hard rocks on my feet.
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Oh no. So I go back to the store.
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I walk to the counter.
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What do I say?
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Use this polite starter.
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Hi, I'd like to return these.
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I'd like to is gentle.
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If you want a different size, say, I'd like to exchange these for a larger size.
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If the problem is comfort, say, they don't fit.
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Or, they're uncomfortable.
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The staff will often ask, do you have the receipt?
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You can say, yes, here it is.
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Or, sorry, I don't have it.
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And then ask, is it possible to exchange without the receipt?
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Is it possible to is very polite.
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Sometimes they ask, what's the issue?
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Or, what's wrong with them?
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You can answer with one short sentence.
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They don't fit me.
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Or, they're too small.
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Or, there's a problem with them.
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Keep it short.
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Simple is strong.
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Let's do a return role play.
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Emma is the worker again.
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Hi there.
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How can I help?
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Hi, I'd like to return these shoes.
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Okay, what's the problem?
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They don't fit me.
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Do you have the receipt?
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Yes, here it is.
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Thanks.
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Would you like a refund or an exchange?
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I'd like to exchange them for a larger size, please.
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Great, let me check for you.
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That sounded like real English, calm English.
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And you didn't need any difficult grammar, just clear sentences.
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Now, sometimes the answer is, sorry, we can't return this.
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If that happens, stay polite.
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Say, okay, I understand.
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Or, no problem, thank you anyway.
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Your kindness keeps the situation easy.
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And it also keeps your heart calm.
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Language learning is emotional. So true.
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Your voice is not just words, it's confidence.
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Now the final part.
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After shopping, you talk to a friend.
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This is the fun part.
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You can tell a small story.
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You can start with, I went shopping today.
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Or I did some shopping today.
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I did some shopping sounds casual and natural.
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Then you can say, I found a really nice jacket.
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Or I tried on five shirts.
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And you can talk about the price.
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It was on sale.
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Or I got a good deal.
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A good deal means a good price.
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If you bought something as a gift, say, I bought it for my friend.
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If you feel proud, say, I'm happy with it.
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If you regret it, say, I shouldn't have bought it.
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We have all said that sentence.
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Especially at 2 a.m when you look at your bank app.
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Too real, Henry.
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Let's give listeners a mini-template.
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They can copy it and change the words.
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Okay, listeners, here is the template.
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I went shopping today.
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I was looking for a blank.
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I found a blank and it was on sale.
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I tried it on and it fits well.
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So I bought it.
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I'm happy with it.
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Or, if not happy, I bought it, but I'm not sure.
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That's still honest English.
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Let's practice a short story together.
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Emma, you go first.
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Okay.
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I went shopping today.
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I was looking for a light jacket.
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I found one in green and it was on sale.
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I tried it on and it fits well.
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So I bought it and I'm happy with it.
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Nice and clear.
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My turn.
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I did some shopping today.
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I was looking for running shoes.
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I found a pair and they looked great, but at home they were uncomfortable, so tomorrow I'd like to exchange them for a bigger size.
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That was a full story, and it used our key phrases.
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Listeners, now it's your turn.
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Say one sentence out loud.
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I went shopping today.
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And one more sentence.
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I'm looking for a blank.
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Great.
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Small practice is real progress.
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Before we finish, let's do a clean review, just the most useful sentences, one time.
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When you enter the store.
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Yes, please, I'm looking for… Or, I'm just looking, thank you.
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Asking about price.
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Excuse me, how much is this?
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Asking about color.
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do you have this in blue, please?
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Asking about size.
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Do you have this in medium?
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Trying on.
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Can I try it on?
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Fit.
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It fits well.
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It's too tight.
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It's too loose.
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Paying.
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Can I pay by card?
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And no thank you.
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Sorry.
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Could you say that again, please?
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Returning.
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I'd like to return this, or I'd like to exchange this for a larger size.
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That's it.
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That's your shopping English kit.
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And you can take it anywhere in the world.
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If you make a mistake, it's okay.
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People usually understand your kindness.
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Speak slowly, smile a little, and use your simple sentences.
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Thanks for spending time with us on Chill Talk English.
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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who wants to feel confident in English.
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And tell us one thing you want to buy in English next time.
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See you next time!
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Bye, everyone!
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Bye!
Por que praticar a conversação com este vídeo?
Assistir a este vídeo sobre como se comunicar em uma loja de roupas oferece uma oportunidade única para melhorar suas habilidades de conversação em inglês. O contexto é muito realista, permitindo que você pratique frases que realmente usaria no dia a dia. Durante a compra, você pode encontrar-se em situações em que precisa perguntar sobre preços, tamanhos ou até mesmo tentar roupas. Com as dicas oferecidas neste vídeo, você poderá se sentir mais confiante ao se expressar, o que é fundamental para quem deseja se aprofundar no aprendizado da língua. Além disso, essa prática ajudará você a se sentir mais confortável ao falar em inglês, reduzindo a ansiedade que muitos aprendizes sentem em situações sociais. Essa é a essência do processo conhecido como shadow speak.
Gramática e Expressões em Contexto
No vídeo, várias estruturas são destacadas que são extremamente úteis para quem está aprendendo. Vamos analisar algumas delas:
- Yes, please, I'm looking for...: Uma resposta simples e educada para quando você precisa de assistência. Essa construção ajuda a praticar a formulação de frases que fazem sentido em contextos diferentes, facilitando a comunicação.
- I'm just looking, thank you: Essa expressão é perfeita para quando você deseja explorar a loja sem pressão. A combinação de "just" com o gerúndio oferece uma polidez que é bem recebida em contextos comerciais.
- Can I help you?: Pergunta comum feita por atendentes, permite que você treine a resposta correta e desenvolva uma conversação básica. Saber como responder a essa questão é fundamental para qualquer interação.
Essas estruturas não são apenas úteis em lojas; elas podem ser aplicadas em diversas situações cotidianas, tornando seu aprendizado mais prático e relevante.
Armadilhas Comuns de Pronúncia
Além das estruturas de frases, a pronúncia pode ser um desafio. No vídeo, ouvimos algumas expressões que merecem atenção:
- Hoodie: A pronúncia pode ser complicada para falantes não nativos, especialmente o som do 'h'. Pratique dizendo "hoodie" em voz alta para melhorar sua pronúncia.
- Sneakers: A combinação de sons nesta palavra pode ser confusa. Treine o 'sneak' e 'ers' separadamente para alcançar uma pronúncia mais clara.
- Sizes: O som da letra 's' é crucial nesta palavra. Pode ser útil utilizar técnicas de shadowing em inglês para aperfeiçoar essa pronúncia.
Com a prática repetida e o uso de técnicas como o shadowing site, você pode melhorar a pronúncia em inglês e se sentir mais seguro ao falar. Ao focar nessas nuances, você se tornará cada vez mais fluente e confiante nas suas interações em inglês.
O que é a Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing é uma técnica de aprendizado de idiomas com base científica, originalmente desenvolvida para o treinamento de intérpretes profissionais. O método é simples, mas poderoso: você ouve áudio em inglês nativo e repete imediatamente em voz alta — como uma sombra seguindo o falante com 1-2 segundos de atraso. Pesquisas mostram melhora significativa na precisão da pronúncia, entonação, ritmo, sons conectados, compreensão auditiva e fluência na fala.