Практика Shadowing: English Story Listening Practice | B1 Level - Изучайте разговорный английский по видео

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Today we'll watch a practical English dialogue between Emma and Tim.

Stay until the end and follow the steps in the video to improve your English listening skills.

Hi Tim, good thing you called.

I tried to reach you this morning too.

Hey Emma, nice to hear your voice.

I was at the swimming pool this morning, so I couldn't pick up.

Tell me, can I ask you something? Of course, what's up?

Do you want to cook again and need another recipe from me?

No, not this time.

But I really do need your help.

Or better, your advice.

All right, go ahead.

Today is my mom's birthday, and I'd like to surprise her.

I'll stop by in the evening, but I still don't have the right present.

I really need your help, because I have no idea what women like.

You've got great taste, always such good ideas.

And, well, you're a woman.

Just because I'm a woman, I'm supposed to know what your mom likes.

But okay, Tim, I'll help you.

Let's think about what you could get her.

So what have you come up with so far?

Uh, Emma, would it be possible for you to come over here to the shopping mall?

Then maybe we'll find something faster.

All right, give me ten minutes.

I'll be right there.

So what ideas have you had for the present?

At first I thought I could maybe get her some perfume.

But you know, last week was my parents' wedding anniversary and my dad already gave her perfume.

So that's off the list.

And she even said, another perfume?

I already have seven different ones.

Oh wow, I hope your dad took that with a sense of humor.

So, we'll have to keep thinking then.

Did you have another idea?

Yes, I actually thought about buying her some jewelry, like a necklace or a ring.

But then, I remembered that my mom already has quite a big jewelry collection.

And she's also very picky about what she likes and doesn't like.

If it's not exactly her taste, it'll definitely just end up in the closet.

Yeah, that really wouldn't make much sense.

How about clothing?

Have you ever thought of giving her a nice dress?

A dress?

Hmm, I don't know.

To be honest, I've never dared to step into the women's section.

I have absolutely no clue what size she wears, and I don't want the hassle of having to exchange it later.

A dress is a great idea.

She loves elegant clothes, and the size won't be a problem.

We can figure that out together.

How can you be so sure about that?

I can't guess her size.

But, alright, you sound like you have a plan.

I always have a plan, Tim.

You know that.

Your mom wears exactly the same size as me.

I know this because once she lent me a dress for a party, and it fit me perfectly.

I have to say, you never stop surprising me.

Look, Tim, this dress fits me really well.

It's not exactly my style, but it might look great on your mom.

That's good, Emma.

But will she like it?

Does she even wear this kind of dress?

What do you think?

I think your mom will look wonderful in it.

The color will suit her for sure, and the style matches her too.

But more important is, are you happy with the choice?

Well, I'll just follow your advice.

If you say it's the right one, then I'll take it.

That was faster than we thought.

This really is a lovely gift.

Do you want to get anything else for your mom?

Well, definitely a birthday cake.

Preferably a nice big chocolate cake with decorations.

Tim, I think you should have taken care of that a little earlier.

I'm not sure we'll still find a good one now.

The bakery's already closed.

Oh no, you're right.

I didn't even think about that.

What am I supposed to do now?

I can't just show up at my mom's without a birthday cake.

I've got an idea.

We can quickly bake a birthday cake ourselves. Are you serious?

You'd really do that?

We, Tim.

Not just me alone.

Come here, Emma.

Let me give you a hug.

I don't know what I'd do without you.

Oh, and I almost forgot to say, of course you're invited to the little party too.

Oh, that's great.

I was already sad thinking I'd have to sit at home alone tonight while you're having fun.

By the way, what do you think of these flowers, Tim?

I'd love to bring them for your mom as well.

Wow, you really do think of everything.

Emma, what's today again?

The 27th.

Why?

Well, my mom's birthday is on the 30th.

How did I even get the idea it was today?

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You've got to be kidding me.

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So there's no birthday party tonight?

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Apparently not.

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I guess I'm a little scatterbrained.

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A little?

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Part 2.

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Important Vocabulary and Expressions Good thing you called.

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A way of saying it's lucky or helpful that someone phoned.

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Hi, Tim.

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Good thing you called.

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It's a good thing you brought your umbrella.

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Advice.

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Helpful ideas or suggestions about what someone should do.

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I really do need your help, or better, your advice.

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My teacher gave me good advice before the exam.

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To stop by, to visit someone or a place for a short time.

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I'll stop by in the evening, but I still don't have the right present.

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I'll stop by your office after lunch.

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to take something with a sense of humor, to react to something funny or maybe negative without being upset.

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I hope your dad took that with a sense of humor.

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She took the mistake with a sense of humor.

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to have no clue, to not know or understand anything about something.

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I have absolutely no clue what size she wears.

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I have no clue how this machine works.

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To figure something out, to solve a problem or understand something,

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the size of the dress won't be a problem.

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We can figure that out together.

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We need to figure out how to fix the car.

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To look great on someone, when something, like clothes or accessories,

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makes a person look attractive or stylish.

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The dress is not exactly my style, but it might look great on your mom.

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That colour really looks great on you.

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To give someone a hug.

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To put your arms around someone to show affection or support.

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Come here, Emma.

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Let me give you a hug.

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She gave her friend a big hug before leaving.

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Scatterbrained.

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Forgetful and not very organised.

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I guess I'm a little scatterbrained.

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He's a brilliant artist, but a bit scatterbrained when it comes to deadlines.

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Hi Tim, good thing you called.

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I tried to reach you this morning too.

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Hey Emma, nice to hear your voice.

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I was at the swimming pool this morning, so I couldn't pick up.

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Tell me, can I ask you something? Of course, what's up?

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Do you want to cook again and need another recipe from me?

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No, not this time.

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But I really do need your help.

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Or better, your advice.

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All right, go ahead.

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Today is my mom's birthday, and I'd like to surprise her.

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I'll stop by in the evening, but I still don't have the right present.

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I really need your help, because I have no idea what women like.

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You've got great taste, always such good ideas.

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And, well, you're a woman.

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Just because I'm a woman, I'm supposed to know what your mom likes.

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But okay, Tim, I'll help you.

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Let's think about what you could get her.

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So what have you come up with so far?

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Uh, Emma, would it be possible for you to come over here to the shopping mall?

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Then maybe we'll find something faster.

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All right, give me ten minutes.

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I'll be right there.

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So what ideas have you had for the present?

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At first I thought I could maybe get her some perfume.

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But you know, last week was my parents' wedding anniversary, and my dad already gave her perfume.

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So that's off the list.

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And she even said, another perfume?

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I already have seven different ones.

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Oh wow, I hope your dad took that with a sense of humor.

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So we'll have to keep thinking then.

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Did you have another idea?

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Yes, I actually thought about buying her some jewelry, like a necklace or a ring.

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But then I remembered that my mom already has quite a big jewelry collection.

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And she's also very picky about what she likes and doesn't like.

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If it's not exactly her taste, it'll definitely just end up in the closet.

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Yeah, that really wouldn't make much sense.

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How about clothing?

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Have you ever thought of giving her a nice dress?

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A dress?

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Hmm, I don't know.

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To be honest, I've never dared to step into the women's section.

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I have absolutely no clue what size she wears, and I don't want the hassle of having to exchange it later.

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A dress is a great idea.

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She loves elegant clothes, and the size won't be a problem.

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We can figure that out together.

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How can you be so sure about that?

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I can't guess her size.

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But, alright, you sound like you have a plan.

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I always have a plan, Tim.

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You know that.

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Your mom wears exactly the same size as me.

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I know this because once she lent me a dress for a party, and it fit me perfectly.

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I have to say, you never stop surprising me.

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Look, Tim, this dress fits me really well.

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It's not exactly my style, but it might look great on your mom.

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That's good, Emma.

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But will she like it?

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Does she even wear this kind of dress?

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What do you think?

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I think your mom will look wonderful in it.

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The color will suit her for sure, and the style matches her too.

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But more important is, are you happy with the choice?

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Well, I'll just follow your advice.

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If you say it's the right one, then I'll take it.

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That was faster than we thought.

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This really is a lovely gift.

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Do you want to get anything else for your mom?

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Well, definitely a birthday cake.

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Preferably a nice big chocolate cake with decorations.

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Tim, I think you should have taken care of that a little earlier.

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I'm not sure we'll still find a good one now.

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The bakery's already closed.

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Oh no, you're right.

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I didn't even think about that.

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What am I supposed to do now?

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I can't just show up at my mom's without a birthday cake.

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I've got an idea.

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We can quickly bake a birthday cake ourselves. Are you serious?

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You'd really do that?

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Oui, Tim.

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Not just me alone.

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Come here, Emma.

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Let me give you a hug.

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I don't know what I'd do without you.

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Oh, and I almost forgot to say, of course you're invited to the little party, too.

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Oh, that's great.

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I was already sad thinking I'd have to sit at home alone tonight while you're having fun.

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By the way, what do you think of these flowers, Tim?

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I'd love to bring them for your mom as well.

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Wow, you really do think of everything.

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Emma, what's today again?

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The 27th?

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Why?

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Well, my mom's birthday is on the 30th.

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How did I even get the idea it was today?

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You've got to be kidding me.

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So there's no birthday party tonight?

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Apparently not.

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I guess I'm a little scatterbrained.

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A little?

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Этот урок разговорной практики уровня B1 построен на видео «English Story Listening Practice». Чаще всего повторяются слова: Tim, mom, dress, Emma, birthday. В этом видео 242 предложений и 1966 слов для шедоуинга. Речь длится 16:10. Говорящий держит ровный темп — около 122 слов в минуту, удобный для шедоуинга. 85% слов входят в 3000 самых частых слов английского языка; остальные стоит разобрать перед занятием. Вопросов здесь 53 из 242 предложений, так что это хорошая тренировка вопросительной интонации и коротких ответов.

Ключевая лексика этого видео

Самые сложные слова из видео (15), с произношением и значением:

Слово	Произношение	Значение
perfume существительное	/ˈpɝfjuːm/	благоуха́ние, арома́т
scatterbrained прилагательное	/ˈskætə(ɹ)ˌbɹeɪnd/	рассе́янный, легкомы́сленный
humour существительное	/ˈhjuːmɚ/	ю́мор
clue существительное	/kluː/	ключ, нить
jewellery существительное	/ˈd͡ʒʊ-/	ювели́рные изде́лия, драгоце́нности
cloth существительное	/klɒθ/	ткань, мате́рия
hassle существительное	/ˈhæsl̩/	барье́р, прегра́да
preferably наречие	/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/	лучше, желательно
decoration существительное	/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/	украше́ние
necklace существительное	/ˈnɛkləs/	ожере́лье, колье́
bake глагол	/beɪk/	печь, испе́чь
lend глагол	/ˈlɛnd/	ода́лживать, одолжи́ть
elegant прилагательное	/ˈɛləɡənt/	элега́нтный, шика́рный
swim глагол	/swɪm/	пла́вать, плыть
recipe существительное	/ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/	реце́пт, спо́соб

Фразовые глаголы, которые вы услышите

Слово	Произношение	Значение
come over глагол		подскочить, подъехать
come up with глагол		придумывать, приходить в голову
go ahead глагол	/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/	дава́й, приступа́йте
pick up глагол		подбира́ть, подобра́ть
figure out глагол		разбира́ться, разобра́ться

Фразы, которые стоит повторять

Короткие законченные фразы из видео, которые пригодятся в повседневном разговоре:

Tell me, can I ask you something?
Did you have another idea?
How can you be so sure about that?
What am I supposed to do now?
You'd really do that?

Грамматика в этом видео

Конструкции, которые говорящий использует чаще всего, с точными словами из видео:

Конструкция	В видео
Условные предложения if + предложение, will/would + глагол — условие и его результат	If it's not exactly her taste, it'll definitely
Present Perfect have/has + причастие прошедшего времени — прошлое действие, важное сейчас	have you come · Have you ever thought · I've never dared
Совет с «should» should + глагол — сказать, что стоит сделать	should have · should do
Вероятность с «might / may» might/may + глагол — возможно, но не точно	might look

Произношение, на которое стоит обратить внимание

Говорящий использует 80 сокращённых и редуцированных форм, например I'll, don't, I'm. Произносите их коротко, так, как слышите.

Звуки «sh» и «zh»: decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/, affection /əˈfɛk.ʃən/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Длинные слова — следите за ударением: decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, accessory /əkˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Звуки, трудные для русскоязычных:

/h/ — лёгкий выдох, а не русское «х»: humour /ˈhjuːmɚ/, hassle /ˈhæsl̩/
Звонкие согласные в конце слова — не оглушайте их: scatterbrained /ˈskætə(ɹ)ˌbɹeɪnd/, lend /ˈlɛnd/, dialogue /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/

Как заниматься с этим видео

Прослушайте всё видео один раз молча и выпишите незнакомые слова.
Повторяйте предложение за предложением на обычной скорости, пока ваш ритм не совпадёт с ритмом говорящего.
Запишите себя и сравните с оригиналом, обращая внимание на такие слова, как perfume, scatterbrained, humour.

Что такое техника Shadowing?

Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.

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Ключевая лексика этого видео

Фразовые глаголы, которые вы услышите

Фразы, которые стоит повторять

Грамматика в этом видео

Произношение, на которое стоит обратить внимание

Как заниматься с этим видео

Что такое техника Shadowing?