Shadowing Practice: ✈️ Airport Boarding Gate Conversation | Learn English with a Slow, Easy Story (A1–A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Welcome to English Listening Channel.
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you Hello everyone!
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Today we're going to look at a conversation at an airport departure gate.
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In this video, you will follow a simple and practical story between two travelers and a gate agent.
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Don't worry, I will speak slowly and clearly, so please relax and enjoy the story.
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Before we start, I have a small question for you.
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Please listen carefully to find the answer.
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This will help you understand English more deeply.
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So here is today's question.
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Your boarding pass shows a gate number, but where should you check for the real gate?
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The answer is mentioned in the conversation.
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If you find the answer, please write it in the comments section.
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By writing your answer in English, you can improve your English skills even more effectively.
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Let's start the video.
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Are you ready?
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Okay, let's begin.
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Okay, we're through security.
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That was fast today.
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"Yes, much faster than last time.
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My feet are happy now." Mine too.
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Let me check our gate.
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My boarding pass says gate 12.
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Gate 12?
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Let me look.
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Which way is that?
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I think it's to the left.
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Come on, we can walk slowly.
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Wait, Sam.
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Look up at that big screen.
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That's the departure board.
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The one with all the flights and times?
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Yes, it shows every flight and every gate.
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Let me find our flight.
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Our flight is number 208 to Chicago.
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Here it is, flight 208 to Chicago, but wait, it says gate 15 now.
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Gate 15?
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But my pass says gate 12.
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The gate changed.
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It happens a lot.
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The paper is old, but the board is new.
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Oh, that's good to know.
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So we always trust the board, not the paper.
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Right.
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The gate on your pass can change on the same day.
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The board shows the real one.
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I never knew that, so we should always check the board.
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Always.
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Some people go to the old gate and get lost.
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Then they run.
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I don't want to run today.
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Let's go to gate 15.
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Good idea.
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It's this way, to the right, not far.
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Thank you for looking up.
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I almost went the wrong way.
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That's what I'm here for.
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It is good that we both looked.
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True.
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And the board even shows if a flight is late or on time.
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Yes, look.
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It says "on time" next to our flight.
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That's a good sign.
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Great.
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So we're not in a hurry.
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We have time to relax.
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We do, but let's still walk over to the gate first.
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Right.
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It's smart to know where the gate is early.
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Then we can sit close and hear all the announcements.
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True.
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Okay, gate 15.
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Let's find some seats and rest.
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Here we are, gate 15.
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There are two empty chairs by the window.
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Perfect.
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Let me sit down.
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My bag feels heavy.
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While we wait, let's read our boarding passes carefully.
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Good idea.
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What should we look for?
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The boarding group first.
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That's the order we get on the plane.
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Mine says Group 4.
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What about yours?
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Group 4, too.
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Good.
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We're in the same group.
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They call groups by number.
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So, Group 1 gets on first, then 2, then 3, then us.
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Yes, that's the order.
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We're near the end, so we wait a little.
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Okay, now what's my seat number?
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Let me see.
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You are 14A.
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The number is the row and the letter is the side.
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So 14A means row 14, and A is the window?
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Right, A is usually the window seat, C is often the aisle seat, the one next to the walkway.
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"Nice.
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I like the window.
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What's your seat?" Mine says 22C, that's row 22 on the aisle.
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Wait, you're in row 22 and I'm in row 14?
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That's far apart.
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Yes, we're not together.
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Eight rows away from each other.
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Oh no!
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I wanted to sit with you and share snacks.
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Me too.
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We booked late so we got different seats.
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Can we do something about it?
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I really want to sit next to you.
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Maybe.
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Let's ask the gate agent at the counter.
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They can help sometimes.
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The person in the uniform behind the desk?
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Yes, the one who checks the passes and calls the groups.
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Good plan.
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Let's go now before it gets busy.
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Yes, bring your boarding pass so she can see our seats.
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Should we ask nicely?
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I don't want to sound pushy.
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Just be polite.
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Say, "Could we sit together?" That works well.
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Excuse me, are you the agent for flight 208 to Chicago?
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Yes, I am.
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My name is Nora.
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How can I help you today?
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We have a small problem.
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Could my wife and I sit together? Of course.
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Let me look.
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What are your seat numbers?
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I'm in 14A and she's in 22C.
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We're eight rows apart.
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I see.
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So you have separate seats and want to be side by side.
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Exactly.
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Is that possible?
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We don't mind the window or the aisle.
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Let me check the seat map on my screen.
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One moment, please.
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Thank you.
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Take your time.
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Right now, the flight looks quite full.
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Many seats are already taken.
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Oh, I see.
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So it might not work?
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It might be full, but I can't say for sure yet.
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People change plans.
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What do you mean?
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Sometimes a seat opens up at the last minute.
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Someone misses the flight.
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Ah, so there's still a chance.
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Yes.
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Here's what I'll do.
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I'll keep looking as more people check in.
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That sounds great.
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Thank you so much.
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When boarding starts, come to me first.
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I'll call your name if I find seats.
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We'll listen for it.
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So we wait and you'll tell us later.
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That's right.
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Keep your boarding passes ready and stay close to the gate.
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We will.
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I really hope it works out.
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I'll do my best.
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It happens more often than you think.
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That's good to hear.
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Should we come back to the desk or wait?
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Just wait near the gate.
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When Group 4 is called, come to me first.
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Understood.
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We'll be right over there by the window.
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Perfect.
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Please sit down and relax for now.
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Thank you, Nora.
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You're very kind.
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You're welcome.
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Good luck and I'll see you at boarding time.
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Sam, come sit.
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I think they're starting the announcement.
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Let me listen.
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It's a little quiet here.
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The voice says they're ready to begin boarding flight 208.
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Are they calling our group yet?
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We're group four.
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Not yet.
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Listen, they said priority boarding goes first.
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Priority boarding, what does that mean exactly?
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It means some people get on before the groups, they go first.
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Who gets to go first?
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Usually families with small children and people who need a little help.
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That makes sense, it's hard to move fast with small kids.
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Right.
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And people in first class often board early, too.
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So the order is priority first, then group by group.
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Exactly.
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After priority, they call group one, then two, then three.
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And we're group four, so we're near the end.
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Yes, we wait a little more.
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No need to stand up yet.
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Good, because my legs are still tired.
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Listen, they're inviting families with small children now.
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I can hear a few babies, that must be them.
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Yes, see the little line forming at the gate?
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I do.
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They're walking up with young kids in bags.
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When they finish, the groups start.
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We'll hear group four, please.
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I'll listen carefully.
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I don't want to miss our turn.
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Don't worry.
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They repeat it, and the screen shows the group, too.
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That's helpful.
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Both the voice and the screen.
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Right.
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And they don't leave without calling every group.
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Good.
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So even the last people get plenty of time.
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need to rush or push in line.
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I like that.
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Flying feels calmer when you know the order.
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Exactly.
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So we just relax until group four comes up.
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Ellie, I'm looking at our carry -on bag.
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Do you think it will fit?
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You mean in the overhead bin?
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The shelf above the seats?
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Yes, that closed shelf where people put their bags up high.
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It should fit, but those bins fill up fast on busy flights.
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Really?
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Why do they fill up so quickly?
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Everyone brings a carry -on now.
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The space above the seats is small.
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And we're in group four, near the end, so we board late.
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Right.
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The early groups take the space first.
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Late groups may find it full.
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So what happens if there's no room for our bag?
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Then they will keep it here, at the gate.
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That is called a gate check.
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They take our bag away?
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Where does it go?
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Under the plane, with the big suitcases.
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But don't worry, it's easy.
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How do we get it back after the flight?
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depends on the airline, sometimes right at the plane door, sometimes at baggage claim.
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Oh, so it's not always the same place.
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Right.
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The gate agent will tell us where.
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We just listen and follow.
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That's not bad at all.
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I thought it was a big problem.
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It's normal on full flights.
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They do it all the time.
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Good, then I won't worry if they take our bag.
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Just keep your phone, wallet, and passport with you, not in the bag.
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Smart.
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I'll take out the things I need first.
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Perfect, then we're ready either way.
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Bin or gate check.
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You know so much about flying.
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I feel calm now.
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I read too many travel tips, but they help us.
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One more thing.
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Is a carry -on the bag we keep with us?
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Yes.
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Carry -on means the small bag you bring into the plane.
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And the big suitcase we gave them earlier?
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That's checked baggage.
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It travels under the plane, and we get it at claim.
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So, "Carry On" stays with us.
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Checked bags go below.
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Got it.
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You're learning fast.
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Soon you'll teach me the travel tips.
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Group 4, please come to the gate.
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Group 4, you may board now.
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That's our group.
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Nora, hello again.
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It's Sam from before.
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Sam, perfect timing.
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I have good news for you.
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Good news?
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Please tell me.
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I found two seeds together.
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You can sit side by side now.
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Really?
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That's wonderful.
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Which seats are they?
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15A and 15B, row 15, the window and the middle, right next to each other.
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15A and 15B.
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Thank you so much.
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You made our day.
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You're very welcome.
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A seat opened up, so I moved you both.
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I can't believe it.
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Ellie will be so happy.
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Now let me scan your boarding pass.
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Hold it up to the reader.
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Here it is on my phone.
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Do I put the code on the glass?
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Yes, just hold the little square code over the scanner.
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It reads it.
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Like this?
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Oh, it peeped.
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That beep means it worked.
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Your boarding is now recorded.
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Great!
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Paper or phone, it's the same.
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Same thing.
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The scanner reads both.
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You're all set.
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Wonderful.
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And Ellie's pass?
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Scan hers too.
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There.
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Another beep.
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Both of you are ready to board.
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Thank you again for the new seats, this means a lot.
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My pleasure.
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One tip: keep your phone bright so the scanner reads it.
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Good point.
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My screen was a little dark the first time.
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It happens often.
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A bright screen makes that beep come faster.
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I'll remember that for next time.
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Thanks for the tip.
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Enjoy your trip.
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Have a nice flight.
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We will.
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Thank you, Nora.
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You were a big help today.
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Take care, both of you.
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The plane is just down the bridge.
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Ellie, guess what?
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We can sit together.
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Seats 15A and 15B.
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What?
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Really?
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Nora found us seats?
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Yes, a seat opened up and she moved us both to row 15.
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That's the best news!
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Window and middle, right next to each other.
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I get the window, you get the middle.
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We can share snacks after all.
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I'm so happy.
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This trip is starting well.
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It really is.
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Look, we're walking onto the plane now.
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This long walkway has a name.
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It's called a jet bridge.
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A jet bridge?
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So this is the tunnel to the plane door.
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Yes, it connects the gate to the airplane.
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It can move and turn.
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That's clever.
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So we stay dry even when it rains outside.
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Exactly.
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No wind, no rain.
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We walk straight to the door.
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It's a little downhill here.
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Watch your step.
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Thanks.
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Yes, the floor goes down a bit toward the plane.
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The bridge connects straight to the airplane door.
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Pretty smart design.
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It is.
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I can see the door now.
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A flight attendant is waiting there.
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I can hear the plane too, that soft, low sound.
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Here we go!
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Our seats are close, our bag is fine, and we're together.
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Everything worked out.
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The gate change, the seats, all of it.
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See?
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A little patience and it all comes together.
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Next stop, Chicago.
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I can't wait to look out the window.
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Me too.
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Let's find row 15 and get comfortable.
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After you.
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Here comes the fun part, the flight itself.
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One last step.
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The gap between the bridge and the door is small, I see it.
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Just a little space by the plane's edge.
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I'll step over.
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Good.
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Now we're right at the door.
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What a smooth walk.
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It really was, from the gate to the plane, all undercover.
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Here we go!
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Hello, plane!
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How was it?
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I hope this video helped you improve your English.
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Now, let me ask the question from the beginning one more time.
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Your boarding pass shows a gate number, but where should you check for the real gate?
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The answer was mentioned in the video.
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Did you find it?
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If you did, please write your answer in the comments section.
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By practicing English output like this, you can improve your English skills more efficiently.
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See you next time!
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Bye!

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