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English speaking course.
Learning English doesn't have to be difficult. Do you want to listen and understand conversations more easily? Or maybe you want to improve your pronunciation and speak naturally. If that sounds like you, then stay with us.
In today's lesson, we'll use an interesting story to help you learn. You'll practice common phrases, pronunciation, and real-life expressions. Let's begin.
Listeners, we've provided a PDF file which includes important grammar structures and new vocabulary for this lesson. Don't forget to check it out.
911. What is your emergency?
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Max, I have to take this call. Can you heat your lunch by yourself?
Sure, Mom. I'm a big boy now.
I know who you are. Just be careful, Mr. Big Boy.
Ooh, spaghetti.
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I guess I just put it in like this. 3 minutes should be enough. Why is the microwave glowing? What is that smell? Oh no, smoke. Oh my god, what's that?
911. What's your emergency?
My microwave is full of smoke and sparks.
The fire's out. That was quick thinking.
Thank you. What exactly was inside the microwave?
Just spaghetti in a plastic box with the lid still on.
Oh no, sweetie. You can't put plastic containers in the microwave.
Next time you should explain it to him clearly what's safe and what's not. Only use glass, ceramic, or containers that say microwave safe.
Oops. Mine didn't say anything.
Then it doesn't go in.
I should have told him. I just said heat it up and left.
Well, kids need more than that. Show him what's safe.
I will. I'll be more careful next time. I'm so sorry to be this careless.
It's fine now, but remember, better safe than sorry. You're doing a great job.
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Mom, you're still lying down. Your face is really red. Mom, are you okay? What can I do?
911. What's your emergency?
My mom is really sick. She has a fever and can't talk.
What's your name?
Jenny. I'm 10.
I'll be here for you, but you have to keep in touch with me. Okay.
I I will.
Is the door unlocked?
I'll open it now. Stay close to her. Help is on the way. You're not alone, Jenny. I'm here with you until they arrive.
Okay. Thank you so much.
Do you see any clean towels nearby?
There's no towel here, but I'll go get one from my room.
Good. Soak it in cold water, ring it out, and place it on your mom's forehead. She'll feel better.
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She's waking up. Mom, you're awake. Jenny, where are we?
The hospital. You fainted. You called for help.
I did. I was scared, but I remembered what you said. You're doing a great job, sweetheart. You saved me. I'm really worried about you. I just wanted you to be okay.
I will be thanks to you.
Can you please lower the volume a bit?
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I'm a star. Yeah. Robert, open up before I break the door.
What?
Can you lower the volume a bit? The whole hallway is dancing without wanting to.
I'm just enjoying my music.
My ears are not. And look at this room. It's a total mess.
It's not a mess. It's just a bit wild. There's a sock on the floor and a plate with a moldy sandwich. If mom sees this, you're done.
She never comes in here.
Oh, yeah. One photo of that moldy sandwich and she'll run up the stairs. Want me to press send right now?
No. No. I'll clean it up. The music's down. The sandwich is gone. Happy?
Not yet. That sock under your chair looks alive. It's just sleeping.
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Sees the day.
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I only slept 3 hours last night because I stayed up late finishing a report. My head feels like a brick. again. That's the third night this week.
I know, but work just keeps coming.
When was the last time you read a book for fun?
I don't even remember.
Or went for a run or just sat and listened to music.
My only workout was chasing deadlines. Does that count?
No, Ben, that does not count. You need to seize the day. Even 10 minutes of fresh air helps.
Seize the what?
Seize the day. It means to enjoy and do something useful or fun. You work to live, not live to work.
Wow, it deeps. So maybe I'll go for a short walk after lunch.
That's the spirit. You might even see the sky.
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Can I have a sip?
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That drink smells amazing. What is it?
It's a mango smoothie.
Mango. That's my favorite. Can I have a sip?
I don't know. Last time you said just a sip, I ended up with nothing.
That's not true. I only drank maybe half.
Exactly. That's why I'm thinking twice today.
Come on. I promise. Just one small sip.
Fine. But I'm watching you, Tom. It's not my fault. Mango makes me forget everything, even my promises.
Buy me lunch or our friendship is over.
Rules and rulers.
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I was late for my English class this morning. The teacher said there are some rulers I should follow.
Wait, rulers? Like the thing you use to draw straight lines.
Yeah. No, I mean the class rules.
Are you sure you didn't say rulers?
I might have. What's the difference again?
Rules are things to follow. Like no phones in class. That's a rule.
Right?
Rulers are long plastic things with numbers. You use them in math, not in behavior. Like this.
Great. So, I told the teacher I'd follow some plastic sticks.
Probably. She must have thought you really liked stationery.
How do you even say them?
Rules has an ooh sound like cool. Rulers has oo plus lur like tuler.
H English.
At least you know the rules and the rulers.
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Are you going up or down?
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Oh, hey. Can you hold the elevator?
Don't worry, I've got the door.
Oh, thank you so much. I thought I was going to miss it.
No problem at all. Are you going up or down?
Up. Floor 12.
You same here. It's my first day here, so I didn't want to be late.
First day. Are you new to the building?
Yeah, I just started as an intern this morning.
Oh, wow. Congrats.
Thanks. I'm a little nervous, honestly. I even woke up 2 hours early.
That's dedication. Where are you interning?
At Brightway Media.
Wait, really? I work there, too.
No way. What a small world.
I'm Sophie. I'm part of the marketing team.
I'm Alex. I guess we're co-workers now.
Welcome to the team.
Can you set the table while I cook?
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Lily, can you set the table while I cook?
Sure, Grandma. Where are the forks?
In the top drawer next to the spoons.
Got it. Do you want big plates or small ones?
Big ones. We're having spaghetti tonight.
Yum. And garlic bread, too.
Of course. I know it's your favorite.
You're the best chef in the world.
Flattery won't get you out of chores.
I wasn't trying, but is it working?
Nice try. Keep setting the table.
Okay, two plates, two forks, and two napkins. Don't forget the glasses.
Oh, I almost forgot them. Do you want a flower in the middle?
A flower? Yes, like in fancy restaurants. Then this must be a five-star dinner.
That's a great point.
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We have a group project due next week. I think instead of doing everything together, we should divide the work so everyone can focus on their strengths. Mia, you're great at research, so you can do that part. Tom, you can handle the data since you're good at organizing it.
Oh, I love doing research, so I'm happy to help.
Yeah, and I'm better with data.
This will save us time.
That's right. I'll take care of the presentation.
Good idea. Uh, let's set a deadline so we don't rush.
Yeah. And if anyone gets stuck, we can help out.
Perfect. I'll send you both the plan. Thanks for organizing everything. I hadn't thought of that.
I'm really excited about our trip. We can relax at the beach. And I also found some hiking trails nearby.
Hiking? I didn't think of that. I was only thinking about swimming and lying on the beach.
Me, too. But hiking sounds like fun. We can enjoy nature and get some exercise. The trails have great views of the mountains and waterfalls.
Wow, that sounds amazing. How far is it?
Just 20 minutes away. It won't take long to get there. We can uh hike in the morning and relax at the beach later.
That's not bad at all. A morning hike will wake us up.
Yeah, let's do it. It'll be a great day. Uh, we can pack a picnic, too.
A picnic sounds perfect. We can bring sandwiches, fruit, and drinks. Uh, what should we pack? I love sandwiches. Uh, we can also bring chips and cookies.
Yummy. I can help make the sandwiches.
Uh, let's make them before we go.
That sounds awesome. This is going to be so much fun. I can't wait for our trip.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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Have you heard about the new Italian restaurant?
Yes, I saw it online. Everyone's talking about it. The pasta looks amazing. I'm really excited to try it. What else is on the menu?
The menu looks great. They have pizza, seafood, and more. The pizza is cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Oh, really? That's the best. It gives it a special flavor. When does it open? I want to go as soon as possible.
This Friday. We should make a reservation to get a table.
Yes, it's going to be busy. I'll call the restaurant and book a table for us. What time should I tell them?
How about 7:00 p.m.? That way, we can enjoy dinner.
7:00 p.m. Sounds perfect. I'm looking forward to it. I can't wait to eat the pasta and pizza.
Me, too.
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Let's agree to disagree. Uh, I think we should stick with the same plan. It's working.
But we're not getting enough new customers. We need more people to know about our product.
I understand. But if it's working, why change it? Sales are good.
I think we should try using social media. A lot of people use it every day. We can reach more customers there. We need to decide soon. We're running out of time.
That could be a good idea. I just don't want to risk changing what works.
We need to try new things or we'll fall behind.
I see your point, but I'm not ready to agree yet.
Let's agree to disagree. We can ask the team for their thoughts.
That works for me. Hearing more opinions could help us decide.
Can you clarify that for me? You will collect feedback from customers, organize it, and write a report. Add some pictures, too.
Could you explain that a bit more? How should I organize the feedback?
Group it by customer type, new customers and returning ones.
Okay, I I understand. So, I'll make two groups. One for new customers and one for returning customers.
That's right. Then look for any common points.
Got it. Should I include all the feedback or just the important parts?
Just the main points, but highlight any big trends.
Okay. And uh what kind of visuals do you want?
Uh a pie chart for customer types and a bar chart for the feedback. For example, how many people like the service? Uh, how many had problems and so on.
Okay. So, a bar chart to show what people liked and didn't liked.
Exactly. Once you have that, the report will be clear and easy to read.
Thanks. That helps. I'll start working on it now.
Great. Let me know if you have any other questions. It's not rocket science.
Why won't this printer connect to my laptop? I've been trying for a long time.
It's not that hard. Did you install the software?
No, I I thought it would connect on its own.
Yeah, most printers still need you to install the driver. It's pretty simple.
Driver? What's that?
A driver is just a small program that helps your computer connect to the printer. Without it, they can't work together.
How do I get the driver?
It's simple. Go to the official website, download the software for your laptop, and follow instructions.
I'm not good at this stuff.
Trust me, once you've done it a few times, it's easy. Like I said, it's not that hard.
All right. All right. I'll try not to mess it up.
You won't mess it up. Just follow the steps and it'll work fine.
Okay. Okay. I'll give it a try.
Call me if something doesn't work.
I will. Thanks a lot.
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To be honest, I'm not sure. So, what do you guys think of the new website design?
I like the clean, modern look, but I'm not sure if it matches the customer's brand.
Uh, to be honest, I'm not sure either. The design is really good, but I think it might be too modern for them. They have a more traditional style.
Yeah, I agree. I like the design, but I'm not sure if it'll fit the customer's audience.
Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. Maybe we should make it simpler and add some traditional elements.
That could work. Or we could show them two versions. One more modern and one that's closer to their current style.
Good idea. That way they can choose what they like and we're not taking too much of a risk.
Okay, let's do that. I'll start working on the second version.
I completely understand your point of view. Uh, my parents want me to visit every weekend, but I also need time for myself. Sometimes it's just too much.
I completely understand your point of view. You want to spend time with them, but you also need your own space.
Exactly. I feel bad when I say no, but I'm so tired after work.
You shouldn't feel bad. It's important to take a break and rest.
Yeah, but they always make me feel like I'm not doing enough.
Maybe you can talk to them about how you feel. Family members should talk about their feelings.
Uh, should I?
You should. Communication is key. When you talk things out, it's easier than you think. You also feel more comfortable.
I think I'll try. Thanks for listening.
How's everything going?
Hey, Max. How's everything going with the Halloween party planning?
Oh, hey, Lucy. Oh, it's going well, but there's still a lot to do. I'm trying to finish the decorations.
Oh, do you need any help? I've got some free time today.
Oh, that would be great. I could use some help with hanging the lights and setting up the spooky decorations.
Sure. I'm excited for the party. It's going to be so much fun.
Yeah. I hope everything goes well. We've got a pumpkin carving station, a costume contest, and some spooky games planned.
Oh, that sounds perfect. I'm sure everyone's going to love it. Have you decided what costume you're wearing yet?
Not yet. What about you?
Oh, I'm going as a witch. It's simple but classic.
Nice. I need to think of something cool before it's too late.
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I'll call you when I get home. That haunted house was so scary. I can't believe we really went inside.
I know, right? I was so scared the whole time.
I thought I was going to scream.
Oh, yeah. You almost ran out when the door made that noise.
Well, it was super dark and the fog made it even worse. But it was fun, I think.
Yeah, it was. So, are you going home now?
Yeah, I think I've had enough scares for one night. How about you?
Same here. I'll probably just get a snack and relax.
All right, I'll call you when I get home just to make sure no ghosts followed me.
Oh, you better. Don't worry. Talk to you later. Bye, Emily. Stay safe.
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The meeting was cancelled. Hey, James. Have you heard anything about the meeting this afternoon?
Oh, didn't you get the email? The meeting was cancelled.
Really? I haven't checked my inbox yet. Why is it cancelled?
The manager is out sick today, so they decided to move it to next week.
Oh, that makes sense. I was worried about being late since I have so much work.
Oh, well, now you have more time to catch up. No need to rush.
True. But I was looking forward to getting updates on the project.
Yeah, me too. But I guess we'll have to wait until next week.
I guess so. Thanks for telling me, James.
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I can't believe it's already October.
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I can't believe it's already October.
I know, right? Halloween is just around the corner.
Yeah, it feels like summer just ended. Do you have any plans for Halloween? I'm thinking about going to that big costume party downtown. What about you?
That sounds fun. I'm still deciding, but I might have a small Halloween movie night with friends.
That sounds great, too. Have you picked a costume yet?
Not yet. I always wait until the last minute. What about you?
I'm still thinking about it, but I might go as a vampire. Simple and classic.
Good choice. I might go as a zombie this year. It's been a while since I did a scary costume.
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She's always on time. Hey, where's Laura? Isn't she supposed to be here for the meeting?
Don't worry, she'll be here soon. She's always on time.
Yeah, you're right. She's probably just getting her notes or something.
Exactly. Laura's really organized. She never misses a deadline or arrives late.
Oh, I wish I had that kind of discipline. I'm always rushing at the last minute.
It takes practice, Ben, but you're getting better at it.
I hope so. Anyway, I need to ask her about the new project once she's here.
Oh, she'll have all the details. You know, she's probably already looked over everything twice.
Yeah, that's why we count on her.
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Can you pass me the salt? This spaghetti is really good, but it needs a little more flavor.
Yeah, it could use a bit of salt. Can you pass me the salt, please?
Sure. Here you go.
Thanks. Just a little should be enough. I always forget to add enough salt when I cook. My mom always said less is better than too much.
That's right. You can always add more, but you can't take it out.
Break a leg. Oh, I'm so nervous about tonight's performance. What if I forget my lines?
You've practiced so much, Jenna. You're going to do great.
I hope so. My stomach is in knots right now.
It's normal to feel that way before going on stage.
I know, but this is my first big role. What if something goes wrong?
Don't worry. Just remember, break a leg.
Thanks, Mark. You always know how to make me feel better.
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What's your plan for the weekend? Hey Sophie, what's your plan for the weekend? Halloween's coming up.
Hey Sam, I'm still figuring it out. I might go to a Halloween party with some friends. What about you?
That sounds fun. I'm actually having a small Halloween get-together at my place. You should come.
Oh, that's cool. Are you doing anything special like games or a costume contest?
Yeah, we're doing a costume contest and pumpkin carving.
Sounds like a lot of fun. I might stop by. I haven't even picked out a costume yet, though.
You better hurry. Halloween's almost here.
I know. I'm thinking of going as a cat. Simple, but cute.
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