跟读练习: How to Call Customer Service in English Conversation Practice (A1–A2 Shadowing Practice) - 通过YouTube学习英语口语

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Chill Talk English.
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Hi friends, today is a super useful episode for real life.
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Yes, today we practice English for calling customer service.
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That means you call a company and ask for help like for an order, your internet, your app, your bill, all that stuff.
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And I have to say I am not a brave caller.
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Henry is the kind of person who writes a message then deletes it then thinks about it for 2 days.
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That is true but we will make it easy.
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Short sentences, simple words, clear questions and we will do many many conversations.
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You can listen then repeat. Shadowing is great for speaking. One more thing, we will use polite, calm English even if you feel upset because polite English gets better results and it keeps your day peaceful.
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Okay, let's start. Conversation one. An order is late.
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I'll be the support agent first. You call me.
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Good morning. I need help with an order.
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Good morning. Thank you for calling Bright Line Support. This is Emma. How can I help you today?
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I bought a smartwatch last week, but it has not arrived.
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I'm sorry about that. Can you tell me your order number, please?
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Yes, it is BL2020419.
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Thank you. Let me check that for you.
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Okay. I see your package left our warehouse on Friday. The delivery company may have a delay.
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Oh, I see. I will contact the delivery company and email you an update today.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome. Is there anything else I can do for you?
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No, that's all. Thanks.
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Key line, it has not arrived.
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And can you tell me your order number?
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Very common.
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Conversation two, checking an account balance.
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Now you are the agent, Henry. Be confident.
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I will try. Hello, thank you for calling Bright Line Support. This is Henry speaking.
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Hi, I'd like to check my account balance.
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Sure. Can you share your account number, please?
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Yes, it's 771093.
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Thank you. For safety, can you tell me the email on your account?
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Great. One moment, please. Beep. Your balance is 320 USD.
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Thanks. Can I also see my recent payments?
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Yes. Your last payment was on July 8th for 25 USD for a monthly plan.
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Perfect. That's all.
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Happy to help. Have a nice day.
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Key line for safety or for security.
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And one moment, please. It sounds polite. Conversation three. putting someone on hold.
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This one is super real. The agent needs time.
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Hi, my home internet keeps disconnecting.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I can help.
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First, I need to check your account. Can I put you on hold for a moment?
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Yes, that's fine.
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Thank you. Be thanks for waiting. I see a problem with your connection settings.
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I can refresh your connection now. It may take two or 3 minutes. Is now a good time?
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Yes, please do it now.
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Great. Please stay on the line. Beep.
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Okay, I refreshed it. Please restart your router and test the internet.
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All right, I'm restarting it now.
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No problem. I'm here.
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Key line, can I put you on hold for a moment?
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Also, thanks for waiting. Nice and friendly.
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Conversation four, transferring a call.
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Sometimes you need the billing team.
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Hello. I think there is a problem with my bill.
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I understand. The billing team can help you best. Can I transfer your call?
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Yes, please.
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Thank you. I'm transferring you now.
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Beat. Hello.
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Hi, this is Emma from billing. How can I help?
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Hi, my bill looks higher than usual. I can check. Can you tell me your account number and invoice number?
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Account number 71093.
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Invoice number INV55021.
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Thank you. Beat. I see the reason. There is a small unpaid amount from last month. So this month is higher.
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Oh, I didn't notice that. That's okay.
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We can offer a simple payment plan.
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Would you like to hear the options?
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Yes, please.
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Key line, can I transfer your call?
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And higher than usual. Great phrase.
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Conversation five, asking for tracking information.
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Many learners want the words tracking number.
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Hello. I want to check the status of my delivery. Sure. Can you give me your order number?
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Yes, it is BL2020988.
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Thanks, Beat. Your package shipped on August 2nd. It should arrive in 3 to 5 business days.
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Can I get the tracking number?
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Of course. Your tracking number is DL88301149.
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You can track it on our website.
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Great. Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation six. A product arrives damaged.
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This needs empathy.
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Hi, my blender arrived, but it is cracked.
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I'm really sorry to hear that. I understand that's frustrating.
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Yeah, I needed it for this week.
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We will fix this. I can send a replacement quickly. Can you send us a photo of the damage?
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Yes, I can do that.
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Thank you. When we get the photo, we will start the replacement right away.
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Okay. Thanks again. I'm sorry for the trouble. Key line. I understand that's frustrating.
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It sounds human, not robotic.
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Conversation seven. handling a complaint. Let's practice calm but serious English. Hello, I'm not happy with your service.
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I'm sorry you feel that way. Please tell me what happened.
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I contacted support twice, but my problem is still not fixed.
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I understand. Thank you for telling me.
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I will escalate this to a supervisor.
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What does escalate mean?
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It means we send it to a higher level, a more experienced person.
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Okay. A supervisor will call you within 3 hours with an update.
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All right. I hope it gets better.
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It will, and I appreciate your feedback.
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Conversation eight, app login problem.
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Password problems are so common.
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Hi, I cannot log in to my app.
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I'm sorry about that. What happens when you try?
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I enter my password, but it says it is wrong.
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No worries. Let's reset your password.
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What email did you use to sign up?
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Thanks. I sent a password reset email.
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Please check your inbox. Also, check your spam folder.
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Okay, I will.
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If it still doesn't work, contact us again and we'll help.
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Key line. What happens when you try?
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Great question for details.
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Conversation nine, changing a shipping address.
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This one has a confirming line.
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Hello. I need to change my shipping address for my order.
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Sure. You want to update the shipping address, right?
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Yes, that's right.
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Please tell me the new address.
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88 River Road, apartment 5B, Lakeside City.
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Thank you. I updated it to 88 River Road, apartment 5B, Lakeside City.
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Perfect. Anything else I can help with?
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No, thank you.
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Key line. You want to write?
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It checks understanding.
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Conversation 10. Slow internet. Offering solutions.
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We give steps one by one.
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Hi, my internet is very slow today.
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I can help you troubleshoot. Are you free to try a few steps now? Yes, I have time.
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First, please restart your router, then test your speed again.
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Okay. If it is still slow, we can schedule a technician visit.
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That sounds good. I'll restart the router now.
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Great. Tell me how it goes.
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Conversation 11. Checking a refund.
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Refund English is important.
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Hello. I want to check my refund status.
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Sure. Can I have your order number?
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Yes. BL19907.
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Thank you. Beep. I see your refund was processed on Monday. It should return to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.
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Did you send a confirmation email?
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Yes. Please check your inbox and spam folder. If you don't see it, I can resend it.
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Okay. Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 12. Phone won't turn on.
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Simple tech support words.
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Hi, my new phone will not turn on.
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I'm sorry about that. What model is it?
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It's the Skyphone Mini.
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Thanks. When you press the power button, what do you see?
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The screen stays black. Nothing happens.
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Let's try a hard restart. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button for 10 seconds.
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Okay, I'm doing it now.
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Great. Oh, I see the logo now.
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Perfect. That means the phone is restarting. If the problem comes back, tell us and we will check it again.
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Thank you, Emma.
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Happy to help.
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Conversation 13. Updating account information like changing an email address. Hello. I need to change my email on my account.
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Sure. Can you tell me your account number?
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It's 71093.
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Thank you. For security, can you confirm your phone number on the account?
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Yes, it is 555184.
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Great. What is your new email address?
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Done. I updated it to [email protected].
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Great. Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 14. Product recommendation.
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Let's help someone choose a laptop. New details, new prices.
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Hello. I want to buy a laptop, but I'm not sure which one is best.
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No problem. What will you use it for?
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Mostly office work. Sometimes I edit photos and short videos.
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In that case, I recommend the BrightBook Plus. It is fast and good for multitasking.
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What if I want something light to carry?
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Then the BrightBook Air is a good option. It is smaller and lighter.
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What are the price ranges?
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Breookbook Plus is usually 1,50 to,300 USD. Brebook Air is usually 750 to 950 USD.
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Okay, that helps a lot.
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Great. Take your time and choose what fits your life.
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Conversation 15. Cancelling an order.
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People worry about this. We keep it calm.
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Hi, I need to cancel an order I made today.
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I can help. What is your order number?
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B L21201. Thank you. Just a moment. Good news. It has not shipped yet, so I can cancel it now.
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Great. What about the refund?
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The refund will go back to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.
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Perfect. Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 16. After sales service, TV problem. Now we schedule a technician.
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Hello. My TV has sound, but the screen is black.
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I'm sorry to hear that. What model is your TV?
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It's the V-Max 50.
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Thank you. We may need to send a technician to check it. What day works for you?
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Saturday morning is good.
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Great. I scheduled a visit for Saturday morning. You will get a confirmation message soon.
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Thank you.
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Of course. Conversation 17. Order status update.
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When people are excited, they ask a lot.
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Hi, can I get an update on my order?
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Sure. What is your order number?
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BL21055.
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Thanks. Your order is being prepared now. It is expected to ship tomorrow.
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Will I get a tracking number? Yes, we will email it as soon as it ships.
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Great. Anything else today?
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No, that's it. Conversation 18.
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Replacing a product with a quality problem.
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Like headphones with one side not working, but we'll change the details.
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Hello. I bought wireless earbuds, but the left earbud has no sound.
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I'm sorry about that. I can help you replace them. Can you tell me your order number and purchase date?
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Order number BL200031.
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Purchase date was July 3rd.
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Thank you.
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Okay. I created a replacement request.
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We will send a new pair within 3 to 5 business days.
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Do I need to send the old pair back?
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Yes, we will email you a return label with simple instructions.
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Okay. Thanks. You're welcome.
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Conversation 19. Payment failed at checkout.
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This happens to everyone, even me.
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Hi, I can't complete my payment online.
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I'm sorry to hear that. What message do you see?
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It says payment failed. Try again.
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Okay. First, please check your card details and available balance.
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I checked. Everything looks correct.
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Thanks for checking. Please try clearing your browser cash or use a different browser.
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Okay. If it still fails, we can also offer another payment method like a bank transfer link.
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Great. I'll try a different browser first.
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Sounds good.
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Conversation 20. Laptop can't connect to Wi-Fi.
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We give stepbystep instructions.
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Hello. My laptop will not connect to Wi-Fi. I'm sorry about that. What model is it?
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It's a Brightbook Air.
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Thank you. What happens when you try to connect?
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It says can't connect to this network.
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Okay. First, please restart the laptop, then try again.
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I restarted it, but it still doesn't work.
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Thanks. Next, please reset your network settings. Go to settings, then network, then find network reset.
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Okay, I'm doing it now.
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Beat. Great. After the reset, restart one more time.
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Okay, now it connects.
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Wonderful. I'm glad it worked.
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Me, too. Thank you. Conversation 21.
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Asking for product information. New smartphone.
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Beginner friendly specs. Not too many hard words.
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Hi, I want to know about your newest phone.
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Sure. Our newest model is the Skyphone Pro. It is fast and the battery lasts a long time.
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What is the screen size?
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It has a 6.6 in display with bright colors.
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How much memory does it have?
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It comes with 8 GB or 12 GB of memory.
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Storage options are 128 GB and 256 GB.
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What colors can I choose?
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Black, white, and green.
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Nice. Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Conversation 22. Extending a warranty.
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Very practical for expensive items.
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Hello. I want to extend the warranty on my laptop.
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Sure. What model is it and when did you buy it?
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Breook Plus. I bought it last September.
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Thank you. Beat. Your warranty ends next month. You can extend it for 1 year for 95 USD or 2 years for 170 USD.
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I want the 2-year option.
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Great. I added the 2-year extended warranty. You will receive a confirmation email today.
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Perfect. Anything else?
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Conversation 23.
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Leaving feedback.
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Feedback can be kind and honest.
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Hi, I want to leave feedback about your service.
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Thank you. We appreciate that. What would you like to share?
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Your team is friendly, but your website is a little confusing. I can't find simple help pages fast.
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Thank you for the clear feedback. I will share it with our website team.
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Great. And thank you for taking the time to tell us.
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Conversation 24.
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Following up on an old issue when there is no answer yet.
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Hello. I reported an issue last week, but I did not get a reply.
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I'm sorry about the delay. Do you have a case number? Yes. Case number C90814.
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Thank you. I see your case is with our technical team now. I will message them and get back to you today.
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Okay. I really hope it is fixed soon.
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I understand. Thank you for your patience.
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Conversation 25.
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Subscribing to a new service. ending on something positive.
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Hello, I want to subscribe to your cloud storage service.
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Great. We have a few plans. How much storage do you need?
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Around 1 terabte.
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Our premium plan has 2 terab for $9.99 USD per month. It includes automatic backup and sync on multiple devices.
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That sounds good. Please sign me up.
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Done. You will get a confirmation email in a few minutes.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Okay. We did a lot today in a good way.
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You did great, Henry.
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Thank you. I feel like I can call customer service now. Maybe.
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And you listeners can take these conversations and practice them again.
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Repeat each line. Copy the rhythm. Also try changing the details, change the product, change the dates, change the numbers, keep the same English.
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Yes, that is real speaking practice.
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Thanks for listening to Chill Talk English.
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See you next time. Bye.
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关于本课

本视频是针对A1-A2级别英语学习者的英语口语练习宝藏课程,专注于模拟在英语国家致电客服的情境。课程将引导您练习如何就延迟的订单、查询账户余额以及网络故障等常见问题与客服人员进行有效沟通。您将学习并掌握实用的词汇、礼貌的表达方式以及清晰的提问技巧,以应对真实的客服对话。本课强调使用礼貌、冷静的英语进行交流,即使遇到问题也能保持高效沟通,这对于提升您的英语流利度至关重要。

重要词汇和短语

  • I need help with an order. (我需要关于一个订单的帮助。) — 开启客服对话的常用句型。
  • It has not arrived. (它还没有到货。) — 描述物品未收到的核心短语。
  • Can you tell me your order number, please? (请问能告诉我您的订单号吗?) — 客服或您自己询问关键信息时的礼貌句式。
  • I'd like to check my account balance. (我想查询我的账户余额。) — 查询个人账户信息的标准表达。
  • For safety/security. (为了安全/保密起见。) — 客服在要求提供个人信息时常会提及,表示保障用户隐私。
  • Can I put you on hold for a moment? (我能请您稍等一下吗?) — 客服需要时间查询信息时使用的礼貌用语。
  • One moment, please. (请稍等。) — 简短且礼貌地请求对方等待。
  • I'm sorry to hear that. (听到这个我很抱歉。) — 客服表达同情或理解的常用语。

本视频练习技巧

本视频采用“跟读”(Shadowing)教学法,是提高发音练习和口语技能的有效方式。以下是一些具体的练习建议:

  • 语速匹配: 视频中对话者的语速清晰、适中,非常适合初学者模仿。请尝试完全匹配他们的语速和节奏,这有助于您适应自然的英语语流。
  • 语气和语调: 留意视频中“礼貌、冷静”的语气。在跟读时,不仅要模仿发音,更要捕捉并复制他们的语调(intonation)和情感表达,这对于在实际客服对话中传达您的意思并获得良好结果至关重要。
  • 重复练习: 对话场景实用且重复性高,建议多次循环练习每个对话。您可以先扮演顾客,再扮演客服,从不同角度体验对话,这能加深理解并提升应变能力。
  • 专注关键句型: 特别关注视频中强调的“关键句型”和“常用短语”,反复练习直至脱口而出。掌握这些基本句型将为您的雅思口语或其他实际英语交流打下坚实基础。
  • 利用停顿: 在视频暂停处,尝试回想并预测接下来可能会说的内容,然后播放验证。这种主动思考的跟读技巧能更有效地激活您的语言组织能力。

什么是跟读法?

跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧,最初开发用于专业口译员的培训,并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大:您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同,跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性,语调,节奏,连读,听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。

如何在ShadowingEnglish上有效练习

  1. 选择您的视频: 挑选一段语音清晰、自然的YouTube视频。TED演讲,BBC新闻,电影片段,播客或雅思口语范例都很好。将URL粘贴到搜索栏中。从较短的视频(短于5分钟)以及您真正感兴趣的内容开始——兴趣是最重要的导师。
  2. 先听,理解上下文: 第一次听的时候,将速度保持在1倍速并仅仅倾听。还不要尝试重复。专注于理解其含义,收集新词汇,并注意讲话人如何强调单词,连读声音及使用停顿。
  3. 设置跟读模式:
    • 等待模式:选择 +3s+5s ——在每句话播放完毕后,视频会自动暂停以便您有时间大声重复它。如果您想完全控制并在每次重复后由您自己点击下一步,请选择 手动
    • 字幕同步:YouTube字幕有时会在音频前或后略微出现。使用 ±100ms 使它们完美对齐以助您准确跟读。
  4. 大声跟读(核心练习): 这是真正发生改变的一步。当一个句子播放出来立刻——或在暂停期间——大声、清晰且自信地重复出来。千万不要只是张张嘴:要模仿说话者的准确节奏、重音、音高和连读。力求听上去就像说话者的影子,而不仅是逐字背诵。使用重复功能多次练习同一个句子,直到感觉自然为止。
  5. 提高难度: 当练习段落变得相对舒适后,就去挑战自我。将速度增加至 <code>1.25x</code> 或甚至 <code>1.5x</code> 以训练高速语言反射。或者将等待模式调整为 <code>关闭</code> 以进行连续跟读——这是最进阶同样收益最大的模式。持续的每日15–30分钟的练习将可以在几周内产生可见的效果。

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