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Lyrics & Translation

[English]

Hey everyone! It's me, Jessica!

A lot of you have told me that you can understand English when other people speak,

but you find it hard to speak it yourself.

If that's you, don't worry.

I'm here to help.

In today’s video, you’ll listen to a short conversation between some characters.

It’s a great chance to practice your listening skills and hear how native speakers talk in real life!

Then, we’ll go over some cool new words from the conversation.

Make sure to stay until the end of the video and test your English skills by answering some fun questions about what you heard!

Are you ready?

Let's get started!

Alright, it’s time for the listening practice!

Listen carefully to each sentence.

Try to understand what they are saying and pay attention to any new words.

Don’t worry if you miss something. You can always listen again.

Let's jump right in.

Good morning, Mom!

Good morning sweetie.

You look tired, Mom!

Did you sleep last night?

Not really.

I woke up at 2 AM and couldn’t fall back asleep.

Why not?

Because the neighbor’s dog was barking all night.

Oh, Max! He’s like our alarm clock now.

Except he always starts barking at midnight!

You should get some earplugs, like I did.

I think I need to talk to Max's owner.

This can't keep happening.

You're right.

But first, let's have some coffee.

Oh, thank you, Lisa. I really need it.

Do you have any plans for today?

Not much. Just finishing up a school project.

What about you?

I'm going to fix a bike.

It's been making a lot of noise.

Oh, that's what I keep hearing.

I thought we had a ghost!

Maybe it just need some exercise.

I guess even ghosts need to stay fit.

In part 2, let’s learn some new words.

These words will help you understand and speak better.

I will explain each word, so listen carefully.

Try to remember how to use them in sentences.

Let's start with the first word.

Great job, everyone!

Watch until the end to improve your English more

Now, let’s practice answering questions!

I will ask a question, and you have 5 seconds to think.

Try to say your answer out loud.

This will help improve your listening and speaking skills.

Let’s start with the first question.

Not really.

I woke up at 2 AM and couldn’t fall back asleep.

Why not?

Because the neighbor’s dog was barking all night.

Except he always starts barking at midnight!

Not much. Just finishing up a school project.

I'm going to fix a bike.

It's been making a lot of noise.

Well done, everyone!

How many questions did you get right?

Feel free to share in the comments below!

All right, it's duet time.

Let’s work on your speaking and listening skills.

You’ll read the lines that pop up on the screen.

This will help you speak more clearly and boost your confidence.

Are you ready? Let's begin.

Good morning sweetie.

Not really.

I woke up at 2 AM and couldn’t fall back asleep.

Because the neighbor’s dog was barking all night.

Except he always starts barking at midnight!

I think I need to talk to Max's owner.

This can't keep happening.

Oh, thank you, Lisa. I really need it.

Do you have any plans for today?

I'm going to fix a bike.

It's been making a lot of noise.

Maybe it just need some exercise.

Good morning, Mom!

You look tired, Mom!

Did you sleep last night?

Why not?

Oh, Max! He’s like our alarm clock now.

You should get some earplugs, like I did.

You're right.

But first, let's have some coffee.

Not much. Just finishing up a school project.

What about you?

Oh, that's what I keep hearing.

I thought we had a ghost!

I guess even ghosts need to stay fit.

Awesome job! You’ve completed the practice!

Don’t forget to come back and watch this video again to keep working on your speaking and listening skills.

Thanks for hanging out with me on Practice English with Jessica today.

Catch you next time.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to perceive the intended meaning of words, a language, or a speaker.
practice /ˈpræktɪs/ A2	verb - to do something repeatedly in order to become skilled at it. noun - the act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill.
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A1	adjective - in need of sleep or rest; weary.
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest with eyes closed. noun - the natural state of rest.
barking /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/ A2	verb - the sound made by a dog.
owner /ˈoʊnər/ B1	noun - a person who owns something.
coffee /ˈkɒfi/ A2	noun - a drink made from roasted coffee beans.
plans /plænz/ B1	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
project /ˈprɒdʒekt/ B1	noun - a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
fix /fɪks/ A2	verb - to repair something.
noise /nɔɪz/ A2	noun - a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
ghost /ɡoʊst/ B1	noun - the spirit of a dead person.
exercise /ˈeksərsaɪz/ B1	noun - activity requiring physical effort, carried out especially to sustain or improve health and fitness.
fit /fɪt/ B1	adjective - in good physical condition.
happening /ˈhæpənɪŋ/ B1	verb - taking place; occurring.
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ B1	verb - to make or become better.
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B2	noun - a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

Key Grammar Structures

• Did you sleep last night?

  ➔ Past Simple Interrogative

  ➔ This is a question in the past simple tense formed by inverting the subject and the auxiliary 'did', used to ask about a completed action in the past: "Did" you "sleep" last night?

• I couldn’t fall back asleep.

  ➔ Past Modal Negation

  ➔ This uses the past form of the modal 'can' (could) in negation to express inability in the past: I "couldn’t" fall back asleep.

• The neighbor’s dog was barking all night.

  ➔ Past Continuous

  ➔ This is the past continuous tense (was + verb-ing) to describe an ongoing action in the past: The neighbor’s dog "was barking" all night.

• You should get some earplugs, like I did.

  ➔ Modal 'Should' for Advice

  ➔ This uses 'should' to give advice, comparing to a past action: "Should" get some earplugs, like I "did".

• This can't keep happening.

  ➔ Modal 'Can't' for Prohibition/Necessity

  ➔ This uses 'can't' to express that something must not continue (prohibition or necessity): This "can't keep" happening.

• It's been making a lot of noise.

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ This is the present perfect continuous (have/has been + verb-ing) to describe an action starting in the past and continuing: It "has been making" a lot of noise.

• Do you have any plans for today?

  ➔ Future Reference Question

  ➔ This is a present simple question referring to future plans: "Do" you "have" any plans for today?

• I'm going to fix a bike.

  ➔ Going-to Future

  ➔ This uses the going-to future to express intention or plan for the future: I "am going to fix" a bike.

• I thought we had a ghost!

  ➔ Past Simple Backshift

  ➔ This uses past simple for reporting a past belief or thought, with backshift from present to past: I "thought" we "had" a ghost!

• I guess even ghosts need to stay fit.

  ➔ Modal Guess for Deduction

  ➔ This uses 'guess' informally for deduction or assumption in present simple: I "guess" even ghosts "need" to stay fit.