Shadowing Practice: Streamline English Departures 06-10 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Ders oluşturuluyor...
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This is a nice flat, Miss Wilkins.
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Here's a plan.
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Hmm.
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There's a living room, there's a kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom, and there's a toilet.
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Is there a balcony?
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No, there isn't.
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And a telephone?
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No, there isn't a telephone.
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Well, here's the kitchen.
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It's very small.
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Yes, it isn't very large, but there's a cooker and a fridge.
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There are some cupboards under the sink.
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Are there any plates?
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Yes, there are.
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Good.
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Are there any chairs in here?
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No, there aren't, but there are some in the living room.
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There aren't any glasses?
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Yes, there are.
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They're in the cupboard.
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And where's the toilet?
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Excuse me?
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Yes?
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Is there a post office near here?
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Yes, there is.
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Is it far?
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No, it isn't very far.
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First right, second left.
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Thank you very much.
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That's all right.
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Mrs Connor, could you pass the salt, please?
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Certainly.
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Thank you very much.
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And the pepper?
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No, thank you.
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Good evening.
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Good evening.
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Half a bit, please.
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Here you are, sir.
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Thank you very much.
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How much is that?
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15P.
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Are you on the phone?
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Yes, I am.
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What's your number?
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23306. Who's that?
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Who's that?
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It's me.
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Tom.
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Tom?
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Yes, Tom.
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Your grandson from Canada.
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Oh, Tom!
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Come in.
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This is my wife, Mary.
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Oh, how do you do?
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And these are our children, Jimmy and Ethel.
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Hello, Jimmy.
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Hello, Ethel.
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Well, this is a nice surprise.
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Look at Mrs Turner.
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Her skirt's black, her blouse is white.
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Look at Tom.
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His jacket's brown, his trousers are grey.
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Look at Mary.
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Her dress is pink, her shoes are orange.
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Look at Jimmy.
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His shirt's red, his shorts are green.
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Look at Ethel.
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Her T-shirt's yellow, her jeans are blue.
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Hello, Jane.
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Hello, Richard.
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What's this?
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It's a Cadillac.
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Is it your car?
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Well, no, no, it isn't.
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Whose car is it?
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It's Mr. Orson's car.
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Mr. Orson, who's he?
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He's my boss.
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He's a millionaire.
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There's some rice in the jar.
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There's some milk in the bottle.
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There's some sugar in the jar.
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There's some oil in the bottle.
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There isn't any beer.
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There aren't any tomatoes.
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There aren't any mushrooms.
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There aren't any eggs.
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The fridge is empty.
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Is there any cheese in the fridge?
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Yes, there is.
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Is there any butter in the fridge?
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No, there isn't.
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Are there any eggs in the fridge?
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Yes, there are.
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Are there any tomatoes in the fridge?
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No, there aren't.
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There's some butter in the freezer.
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How much is there?
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There's a lot.
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There are some hamburgers in the freezer.
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How many are there?
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There are a lot.
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Thank you.

Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

This video offers real-life conversational contexts—from apartment tours to café orders and asking for directions—making it ideal for building practical speaking skills. The dialogue mirrors everyday interactions, helping learners master natural flow and confidence. For those using a shadowing site or shadowing app, this content is perfect: its slow, clear pace lets you mimic pronunciation and intonation effectively. Practicing with such material bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world communication, ensuring you can respond smoothly in similar situations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The video highlights key structures for daily use. First, there is/there are is used extensively to describe spaces: "There's a living room" and "Are there any plates?" This helps learners talk about locations and possessions. Second, polite requests like "Could you pass the salt, please?" and "How much is that?" are essential for social interactions. Third, phone number communication—"What's your number? 23306"—teaches clarity in sharing contact details. These phrases are repeated, reinforcing memory and making them easy to apply. A shadowspeak approach, where you repeat lines immediately, can solidify these structures in your active vocabulary.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Several words in the dialogue can trip up learners. "Balcony" (pronounced /ˈbælkəni/) often gets misstressed on the second syllable; focus on the first. "Cupboard" (/ˈkʌbərd/) is frequently mispronounced as "cup-board"—remember the silent "p" and reduced "o". The phrase "Half a bit" (likely a regional variant for "half a pint") uses a casual tone, so practice the shortened "bit" to sound natural. Using a shadow speak technique with the video can help you catch these nuances, as repeating aloud trains your mouth to form the correct sounds. Improving English pronunciation starts with noticing these details, and this video provides the perfect opportunity to do so.

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