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Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to say?
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But I mean, the second someone actually spoke to you, your mind just went completely blank.
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Oh, yeah, absolutely.
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Right.
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Or have you ever found yourself doing, you know, the nod, like where you pretend to understand someone for 10 minutes straight,
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just praying they don't ask for your opinion at the end?
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Yeah, it is the ultimate deer in the headlights moment.
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I mean, it's this incredibly common phenomenon where your cognitive load just maxes out.
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Your brain just totally freezes.
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Exactly.
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And the most frustrating part is that magically, like five minutes after the person walks away, your brain suddenly delivers the absolute perfect sentence.
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Yeah, a little too late for that perfect sentence, though.
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So today we are dissecting the anatomy of those messy real world English conversations.
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We are going to figure out how to stop freezing up and, you know, start connecting.
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Right.
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Which is so important.
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Yeah.
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And to do that, we've got a lot to cover.
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Before we dive in today, we are going to master six essential vocabulary words.
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We will explain five complex B2 to C1 level phrasal verbs and upgrade five basic beginner sentences into completely natural advanced expressions.
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This is a packed session.
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It really is.
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So welcome to this deep dive English learning podcast for daily life, real conversation, and easy listening practice.
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I'm excited for this one.
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Me too.
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But really quickly, before we get into the mechanics of it, I do need to say, if you'd like to support our work,
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please don't skip the ads.
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They help us keep creating high quality content and bring you even better lessons in the future.
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You can also join our membership program to get access to exclusive content, special resources, and many more valuable topics.
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Your support truly makes a difference.
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It really, really does.
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Okay, so this deep dive is specifically tailored for our B1 to C1 learners.
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You know, you already have a foundation, but you are tired of sounding like a textbook.
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Right.
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You want to sound natural.
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Exactly.
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You want to speak confidently in the real world.
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So as we go through this, I highly encourage you to speak the phrases out loud wherever you're listening from today.
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Don't worry about understanding every single word or rule right now.
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Just let the English come to you.
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Yeah, that mindset shift is critical, honestly.
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because real conversation, well, it doesn't wait for you to build the perfect sentence.
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No, it definitely doesn't.
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It moves fast.
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And today's mission is to equip you with the tools to just keep the conversation moving.
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So let's start at the absolute beginning of any real life English interaction, which ironically is just saying hello.
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The hardest part for some reason.
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It is.
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It's exactly where most people completely freeze.
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Somebody says, hey, how's it going?
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And the panic just sets in.
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Well, what's fascinating here is that small talk isn't actually about having an amazing story to tell.
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Right.
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It's not a job interview.
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No, exactly.
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I like to say it's about giving the other person a tiny door to walk.
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Oh, a tiny door.
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I love that analogy.
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Because usually when someone says, how is it going?
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We just say good.
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And answering with just good is basically like slamming a door right in someone's face.
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It really is.
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The conversational energy just hits a dead end right there.
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You build a wall.
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So instead of good, how do we leave that tiny door open?
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You just attach one very small, low stakes detail.
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So instead of a flat good, try something like pretty good, busy morning, though.
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Okay, yeah.
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Or, yeah, not bad.
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I'm a little tired today.
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Or even good.
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I'm really looking forward to the weekend.
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Oh, I see the mechanics of that.
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If I say I'm tired, I'm basically handing you a script, like giving you permission to ask, oh, why are you tired?
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Exactly.
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It takes the pressure off both people.
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And this actually brings us to our first complex phrasal verb today, which is to work through.
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Okay, work through.
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Yeah.
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So let's say you want to explain why you had a busy morning.
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At a B2 or C1 level, you might say, I'm good just working through 30 emails.
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Working through.
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So why not just say, I'm answering 30 emails?
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Well, working through implies dealing with a large amount of things step by step.
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It has this psychological weight to it.
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Like you are actively dismantling a huge mountain of work piece by piece.
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Wow.
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Yeah, that paints a much more vivid picture.
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It does.
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It sounds incredibly natural.
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Okay, let's test this with our listeners right now.
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I'm going to set up a quick role play.
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I will be your conversational partner, and I want you listening to answer me out loud.
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Use the tiny door technique here.
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Yeah, exactly.
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Throw in a detail, maybe try using, working through it.
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Here we go.
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Hey, how's it going?
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Have you been busy lately?
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Awesome.
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If you added just one little detail there, you kept the interaction alive.
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And you know, if you didn't, or if you just stared at your phone in silence, well, you just experienced our first essential vocabulary word today.
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Which is awkward.
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Yes, awkward.
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It basically means feeling uncomfortable in a social situation.
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Oh, like when you wave at someone across the street and then realize they were actually waving at the person behind.
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And that is the quintessential awkward moment.
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Yeah.
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You just don't know what to do with your hands.
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It is a terrible feeling.
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Okay, but I want to push back on this tiny door concept for a second.
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Sure, go ahead.
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Leaving a tiny door is great if you know what's happening, but what if the other person walks through that door
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and they just keep talking and talking and you have absolutely no idea what they just said?
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Ah, the danger of the nod.
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Yes.
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Okay, let's unpack this because I have a horrifying story about this.
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I was sitting in a high stakes meeting once and my colleague starts explaining this software process.
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By minute two, I was totally lost.
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Oh.
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But instead of stopping him, I sat there doing the nod professionally for like eight solid minutes.
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Just pretending to understand everything.
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Until he suddenly looks at me and asks, so what do you think?
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And your brain just flatlined.
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Totally empty.
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I had to admit I understood nothing.
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Which is why doing the nod is so dangerous.
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We do it because of fear, right?
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We fear sounding weak or like we are interrupting.
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You don't want to look incompetent.
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Right, but pretending is actually far worse for your confidence in the long run the fallout
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when they find out is much worse.
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So how do we fix that?
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Because just saying I don't understand feels really basic and kind of blunt.
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It is a bit basic.
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So let's upgrade it.
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Instead of I don't understand, try using a B2 or C1 upgrade like I'm not sure I follow.
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I'm not sure I follow.
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I like that.
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It's like we are on a path together.
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Exactly.
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It's collaborative.
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Or if you physically couldn't hear them, you can say, sorry, I didn't catch that.
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I didn't catch that.
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Taking the blame gracefully.
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Yes, but sometimes the issue isn't that you didn't hear them, it's that they are being vague.
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Which brings us to our next vocabulary word.
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Okay, what is it?
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Clarify.
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To clarify means making something easier to understand.
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Right, so give me an example of that in action.
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Okay, so imagine someone says, I'll send you the document later.
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Oh, I hate that.
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Later could mean tonight or tomorrow or next year.
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Right, so you need them to clarify.
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You would say, could you clarify what you mean by later?
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Could you clarify what you mean by later?
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That sounds so professional.
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It is.
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It asks for specifics without being rude.
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That is huge.
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And hey, we're about 10 minutes into our deep dive right now.
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So if you were finding these phrases helpful, make sure to like, share, and subscribe right now.
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It really helps us out.
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Yes, please do.
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Okay, so we know how to ask others to clarify what they mean.
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But how do we smoothly communicate what we want, especially when we are put on the spot?
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Like ordering at a cafe.
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Exactly.
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You weigh in line, you know, you want coffee, but then the barista looks at you and you just blank.
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Right.
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That pressure introduces our next vocabulary word, which is hesitate.
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Hesitate.
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Yeah, it means pausing because you are unsure or nervous, you know, just staring at the menu in a panic.
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So what's the upgrade to avoid saying, uh, I don't know?
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Just tell them you are hesitating.
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Say, give me a moment or I'm still deciding.
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Give me a moment.
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That buys so much time.
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And then when I finally decide, what do I say?
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You use our second phrasal verb to go with.
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It means to choose something.
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So you say, I'll go with the chicken sandwich.
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I'll go with the chicken sandwich.
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Instead of I select the chicken sandwich.
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Exactly.
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Go with is much more natural for everyday choices.
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Perfect.
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Now, what about making plans?
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If someone invites me to a party, but I'm not sure if I have to work, what do I do?
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That is the perfect time for our third phrasal verb to get back to.
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Get back to?
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Yes.
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It means to reply to someone later with information.
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You just say, let me check and get back to you.
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Let me check and get back to you.
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I use that all the time.
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But let's say I check and I can't go.
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Saying I cannot come feels kind of harsh.
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It is a bit harsh.
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So we upgrade that rejection to something warmer.
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Try saying I don't think I can make it.
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Oh, I don't think I can make it.
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That sounds much nicer.
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Like I want to be there, but I just can't.
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Exactly.
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It preserves the relationship.
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Okay, here is a tougher scenario.
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Someone asks your opinion on something controversial and you completely disagree.
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How do you handle that without causing a fight?
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Well, first, we need to understand the word appropriate.
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Our next vocabulary word, right.
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Yes.
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Appropriate means suitable for a particular situation, like walking up and saying, yo, boss, what's up, is not appropriate.
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Right.
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Definitely not appropriate for the boss.
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So when disagreeing appropriately, you don't just say, I disagree.
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You upgrade it.
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You say, I see what you mean, but I look at it differently.
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I see what you mean, but I look at it differently.
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Wow, that is smooth.
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Or you can say that's a fair point, but I'm not sure I completely agree.
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That's a fair point, but I'm not sure I completely agree.
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You validate their idea first before you disagree.
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It takes all the anger out of the disagreement. So true.
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Okay, but here's where it gets really interesting.
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Face -to -face is one thing, right?
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You have visual cues.
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But what happens when you strip all that away, like phone calls and texting?
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Oh, the phone call minefield.
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This is where a lot of learners panic.
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It is terrifying.
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And technology makes it worse.
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It does.
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Which brings us to our fourth phrasal verb, to break up.
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Now, in a technology context, this means when a connection is bad and the sound cuts in and out.
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Okay, so not breaking up with a boyfriend.
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No, no. You would say, sorry, you're breaking up.
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Got it.
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You're breaking up.
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Now, what if the sound is fine, but I'm just incredibly busy and can't talk?
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Then you use our fifth phrasal verb to tie up or be tied up.
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Pied up.
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Yeah, it means to be completely busy at the moment.
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You would say, I'm a little tied up right now.
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Can I call you back?
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I'm a little tied up right now?
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It sounds like you were literally tangled in paperwork.
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It's a great excuse.
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It deflects the blame to your schedule.
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Yeah.
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Now, speaking of no visual cues, I have to share this story I read about texting.
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Two friends were going to dinner.
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They agreed on this steakhouse.
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Okay.
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One goes there, sits at the bar, and texts, I'm here.
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The other replies, me too.
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I'm by the window.
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Oh, no, let me guess.
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Yep.
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They are looking all over for each other.
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Turns out there are two restaurants with the exact same name in the city, and neither of them clarified the location.
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See, that is a perfect example of our fifth vocabulary word, a misunderstanding.
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A misunderstanding.
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Yes.
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They didn't have a fight.
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They just had a misunderstanding.
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But when that happens, how do we fix it?
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Because if I went to the wrong place, I would feel so embarrassed.
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Well, that's when you use our final vocabulary concept to reassure someone.
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Reassure.
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Reassure means making someone feel less worried.
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So instead of being angry, you use phrases like no worries or don't worry about it.
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I don't worry about it.
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And if it was your fault, you just say, oh, that was my fault and it immediately reassures them that everything is fine.
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That is so helpful.
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We've covered so much ground today, from the tiny door to fixing misunderstandings.
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We really have.
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And I want to bring it all together with a powerful mindset shift for everyone listening.
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Oh, I love a good mindset shift.
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As it is believed by many top language experts, fluency isn't always about knowing more complex words.
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Wait, really?
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It isn't.
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No, it's about trusting the English you already have.
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You shouldn't ask yourself if every sentence was grammatically perfect, right?
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You should ask yourself.
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Did the conversation keep going because if the conversation kept going you succeeded
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Wow That takes so much pressure off and did the conversation keep going that is the real test
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So to help you apply this I have an interactive challenge for you listening right now.
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Yes, get ready
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What is one key word or phrase we explained today that you want to start using just one?
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Write your answer down in the comment box right now.
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Writing it down is crucial for memory.
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Yes, it is.
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And right next to that phrase, I want you to write the words, I am consistent in the comment box.
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So we know you made it all the way to the end of the lesson.
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It proves your dedication.
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Exactly.
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I am consistent.
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Also, please write your feedback for us.
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Which kind of topic do you want for the next video?
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Let us know.
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We love reading those.
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We do.
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Now, as promised, here is your bonus tip for the day.
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This is a good one.
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It is the best.
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When someone asks you a really difficult question and you have absolutely no idea what to say,
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just look them in the eye and say, it depends.
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Yes, it depends.
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It is brilliant.
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It's the hero of difficult questions.
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It buys you time.
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It makes you sound super intelligent and it takes the pressure completely off you.
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While you desperately try to figure out what to say next.
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Exactly.
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Well, if you found value in this deep dive, share it everywhere.
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And remember, if you want to read an exclusive article about mastering English, go into the description box.
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I have provided a link down there.
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If you subscribe just once, you will receive a free English learning article in your email for free every single time.
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Such a great resource.
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Definitely.
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And if you enjoy this podcast, there are many more podcasts on my channel.
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Go check them out and binge watch your favorites.
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Keep listening.
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Keep practicing.
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See you next time.

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本課的詞彙與口語要點

這節口語課以影片“C1 ENGLISH LISTENING PRACTICE”為素材。 這段影片共有 327 個句子、2680 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 13:38。 說話人語速較快,每分鐘約 197 個詞,會出現較多連讀和弱讀。 84% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞,其餘的詞建議在練習前先學一下。

影片中的重點詞彙

影片中 15 個值得學習的單詞,附發音和釋義:

單詞發音釋義
clarify 動詞/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.faɪ/澄清
vocabulary 名詞/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/詞匯 /詞彙, 語匯 /語彙
verb 名詞/vɝb/動詞 /動詞
phrase 名詞/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/短語 /短語, 片語 /片語
dive 動詞/daɪv/潛水 /潛水
disagree 動詞/dɪsəˈɡɹi/不同意, 反對 /反對
awkward 形容詞/ˈɔk.wɚd/彆扭 /彆扭
panic 名詞/ˈpænɪk/恐慌
podcast 名詞/ˈpɑdˌkæst/播客
freeze 動詞/ˈfɹiːz/凍結 /凍結, 凍 /凍
mindset 名詞/ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/心態 /心態, 思維模式 /思維模式
hesitate 動詞/ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/猶豫 /猶豫, 躊躇 /躊躇
topic 名詞/ˈtɑpɪk/主題 /主題, 話題 /話題
consistent 形容詞/kənˈsɪs.tənt/一貫的 /一貫的
lesson 名詞/ˈlɛs.ən/課業 /課業, -課 /-課

影片中出現的短語動詞

單詞發音釋義
tie up 動詞捆綁, 捆紮
figure out 動詞弄清楚
find out 動詞找出, 查明
go ahead 動詞/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/請便 /請便
go through 動詞通過 /通過
look forward to 動詞期待, 嚮往
turn out 動詞原來 /原來

值得反覆跟讀的句子

影片中簡短而完整的句子,可以直接用在日常對話裡:

  • Have you been busy lately?
  • Could you clarify what you mean by later?
  • How do you handle that without causing a fight?
  • Can I call you back?
  • I'm a little tied up right now?

影片中的語法

說話人最常用的結構,並附上影片中的原話:

結構影片中的用法
條件句 if + 從句,will/would + 動詞 — 條件及其結果If you subscribe just once, you will receive
被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼,而不是誰做的is specifically tailored · was totally lost · are put
現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事Have you ever known · have you ever found · Have you been
定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物today, which is · word, which is

需要注意的發音

說話人用了 58 次縮略和弱讀形式,例如 I'm, don't, didn't。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。

  • “th” 音: smooth /smuːð/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
  • “sh” 和 “zh” 音: interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, harsh /ˈhɑɹʃ/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/, dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
  • 長單詞——注意重音位置: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, differently /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/, intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/

中文母語者容易讀錯的音:

  • /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/,上齒輕觸下唇: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, verb /vɝb/, dive /daɪv/, everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/, invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/
  • 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚,後面不要加母音: upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/, verb /vɝb/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, dive /daɪv/, pretend /pɹəˈtɛnd/
  • /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: clarify /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.faɪ/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, differently /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

如何用這段影片練習

  1. 先完整聽一遍影片,不要開口,記下不認識的單詞。
  2. 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀,熟練之後再回到正常速度。
  3. 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比,特別注意 clarify, vocabulary, verb 這類單詞。

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跟讀法 (Shadowing) 是一種有科學依據的語言學習技巧,最初開發用於專業口譯員的培訓,並由多語言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。這個方法簡單而強大:您在聽英語母語原聲的同時立即大聲重複——就像是一個延遲1-2秒緊跟說話者的影子。與被動聽力或語法練習不同,跟讀法強迫您的大腦和口腔肌肉同時處理並模模擬實的講話模式。研究表明它能顯著提高發音準確性,語調,節奏,連讀,聽力理解和口語流利度——使其成為雅思口語備考和真實英語交流最有效的方法之一。

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