Welcome back to
Speak English Daily
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If you are watching this right now,
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I want you to do one thing:
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Not in your head. Not later. Right now. Out loud.
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Here is something most English learners never hear:
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Speaking is a physical skill.
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Your mouth needs training,
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Not just your brain.
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And that is exactly what we are going to do today —
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In this video, I will say real English sentences.
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And your only job is to repeat them with me.
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No grammar rules. No translation. Just speak.
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Don't worry if your accent is not perfect.
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Don't worry if you make mistakes.
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The goal is to move your mouth, build the rhythm
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And feel more natural every single time you practice.
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This is day 1 of your 30-day shadowing journey.
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Before we dive in, let me quickly explain how this works.
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The technique we are using is called shadowing.
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Professional language coaches, interpreters
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And even actors use it.
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And today, you are going to use it too.
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Here is how it works:
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I say the sentence.
Then I pause.
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That pause is your moment.
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Repeat the sentence out loud.
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Copy the rhythm.
Copy the sound.
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We will practice each sentence together.
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Let's warm up first!
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All right, let's wake your mouth up!
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These sentences are short and positive.
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Say them like you mean them:
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Nice work!
Five sentences out loud.
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Your mouth is warming up!
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Let's try those sentences again
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A little smoother this time.
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Hear that? Smoother already!
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That is progress. Keep going!
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Now let's move into something
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you will actually use every single day.
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These are short responses—
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The kind of things native speakers say all the time.
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At work, with friends,
in meetings.
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This time, listen to the rhythm before you repeat.
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I'll give you a quick coaching tip on the tricky ones.
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Someone spoke too fast and you didn't catch it.
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Listen to the rhythm. The voice drops at the end -
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"Say it again?"
goes down, not up.
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Sentence 7: You need a second to think.
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Short and confident. Two separate thoughts.
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Pause slightly between them.
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Sentence 8: Someone asks you a good question.
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Sentence 9:
You're not sure yet,
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but you handle it professionally.
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The keyword is "but." Say it with a slight rise.
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It shows confidence,
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Someone proposes an idea and you love it.
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Those five phrases—keep them!
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They will save you in real conversations.
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One more time through — faster, more natural.
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No coaching this time.
Just go.
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You're already halfway through today's practice,
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And you're doing great!
Keep going!
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You've finished the first half of your 20 sentences.
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Now let's use them in context.
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This is a bonus
conversation round—
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Not part of the 20 sentences.
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I'll speak each line and you repeat it out loud.
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The goal is to feel how real English flows
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From one line to the next.
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Focus on the sound
of each sentence.
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Copy the rhythm. That is what sounds natural.
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How about you? Did you relax or were you busy?
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How about_ you?_ Did you_ relax_ or were you_ busy?
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How about you? Did you relax or were you busy?
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How about you? Did you relax or were you busy?
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That right there is a Monday morning conversation.
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The kind that happens every week.
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Now you are ready for it!
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Now let's put you in a real situation.
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It is Monday morning. You walk into the office.
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A colleague comes up to you
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And you need to have a quick
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professional conversation.
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I want you to be that person.
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Say these sentences as if YOU are the one at work right now.
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Sentence 11: Opening.
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"Good morning"— should sound warm, not flat.
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11. Good morning! How's everything going today?
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11. Good morning!_ How's everything_ going today?
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11. Good morning! How's everything going today?
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11. Good morning! How's everything going today?
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Sentence 12:
Giving an update.
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12. I was working on a report yesterday.
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12. I was_ working_ on a report_ yesterday.
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12. I was working on a report yesterday.
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12. I was working on a report yesterday.
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Sentence 13:
Showing progress.
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This is a longer sentence—
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Two parts — take a natural breath after "finished".
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13. I'm almost finished, but I need to check a few details.
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13. I'm almost_ finished_ but I need_ to check_ a few_ details.
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13. I'm almost finished, but I need to check a few details.
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13. I'm almost finished, but I need to check a few details.
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Sentence 14:
Making a request.
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Keep it polite and light.
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The voice should go up slightly on "afternoon"—
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14. Could we discuss it later this afternoon?
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14. Could we_ discuss it_ later_ this afternoon?
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14. Could we discuss it later this afternoon?
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14. Could we discuss it later this afternoon?
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Those four sentences told a complete story:
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A greeting, an update,
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A status, and a next step.
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That is real professional English!
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You just spoke like a professional.
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Remember that feeling.
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Let's see if you can keep up with me.
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This is my favorite part—the fluency round!
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We're gonna say five sentences,
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a little faster this time.
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The goal is not perfection.
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The goal is momentum. Speak without stopping.
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Here we go! Fast and confident!
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15. I'm working on it
right now.
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15. I'm working_ on it_
right_ now.
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15. I'm working on it
right now.
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15. I'm working on it
right now.
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16. Let me get back
to you later.
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16. Let me_ get back_
to you_ later.
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16. Let me get back
to you later.
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16. Let me get back
to you later.
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17. That makes sense to me.
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17. That makes_ sense_
to me.
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17. That makes sense to me.
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17. That makes sense to me.
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18. I completely agree
with you.
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18. I completely_ agree_
with you.
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18. I completely agree
with you.
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18. I completely agree
with you.
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19. I'll take care of it.
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19. I'll_ take_ care_ of it.
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19. I'll take care of it.
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19. I'll take care of it.
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20. Just give me a moment to check.
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20. Just give_ me_ a moment_ to check.
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20. Just give me a moment to check.
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20. Just give me a moment to check.
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Yes! That is what a fluency practice feels like!
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You should feel a little out of breath.
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That is a good sign!
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Now let's try those sentences
at natural conversation speed.
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No rush — just smooth
and confident.
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15. I'm working on it
right now.
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15. I'm working on it
right now.
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16. Let me get back to you later.
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16. Let me get back to you later.
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17. That makes sense to me.
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17. That makes sense to me.
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18. I completely agree with you.
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18. I completely agree with you.
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19. I'll take care of it.
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19. I'll take care of it.
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20. Just give me a
moment to check.
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20. Just give me a
moment to check.
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want you to take a second
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and think about what you just did.
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You warmed up your mouth. You practiced real responses.
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You had a full conversation.
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You spoke like a professional.
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And you finished with a fluency round.
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That is not nothing.
That is real practice!
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Now here is your task:
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Go to the comment section and type "Day 1 Done!"
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That small action
tells your brain:
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I showed up.
I completed something.
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I am serious about this.
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And if you want to take it further.
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Replay this video one more time.
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The second round is always faster.
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You will surprise yourself!
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We will continue with new vocabulary, a new situation
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And a longer conversation.
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It gets better every day.
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Keep speaking. Keep showing up. Keep practicing.
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I'll see you tomorrow
— in Day 2.
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1. Today is a good day to practice English.
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1. Today_ is a good day_
to practice_ English.
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1. Today is a good day to practice English.
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1. Today is a good day to practice English.
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2. I'm ready to improve my speaking skills.
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2. I'm ready_ to improve_ my speaking_ skills.
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2. I'm ready to improve my speaking skills.
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2. I'm ready to improve my speaking skills.
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3. I'm not afraid of making mistakes.
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3. I'm not afraid_of making
_mistakes.
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3. I'm not afraid of
making mistakes.
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3. I'm not afraid of
making mistakes.
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4. I want to speak more naturally.
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4. I want_ to speak_
more_ naturally.
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4. I want to speak more naturally.
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5. Little by little, I am improving.
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5. Little_ by little_
I am_ improving
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5. Little by little, I am improving.
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5. Little by little, I am improving.
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Today is a good day to practice English.
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Today is a good day to practice English.
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I'm ready to improve my speaking skills.
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I'm ready to improve my speaking skills.
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I'm not afraid of making mistakes.
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I'm not afraid of making mistakes.
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I want to speak more naturally.
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I want to speak more naturally.
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Little by little, I am improving.
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Little by little, I am improving.
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6. I didn't catch that.
Could you say it again?
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6. I didn't_ catch that_
Could you_ say it_ again?
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6. I didn't catch that.
Could you say it again?
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6. I didn't catch that.
Could you say it again?
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7. Give me a second
Let me think
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7. Give me_ a second_
Let me_ think.
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7. Give me a second
Let me think
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7. Give me a second
Let me think
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8. That's a good question.
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8. That's_ a good_ question.
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8. That's a good question.
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8. That's a good question.
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9. I'm not sure yet,
but I'll find out.
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9. I'm not_ sure_ yet_
but I'll_ find out.
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9. I'm not sure yet,
but I'll find out.
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9. I'm not sure yet,
but I'll find out.
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10. That sounds like
a great idea.
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10. That sounds_ like_
a great_ idea.
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10. That sounds like
a great idea.
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10. That sounds like
a great idea.
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6. I didn't catch that.
Could you say it again?
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6. I didn't catch that.
Could you say it again?
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7. Give me a second.
Let me think.
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7. Give me a second.
Let me think.
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8. That's a good question.
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8. That's a good question.
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9. I'm not sure yet,
but I'll find out.
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9. I'm not sure yet,
but I'll find out.
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10. That sounds like
a great idea.
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10. That sounds like
a great idea.
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How was your weekend?
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How_ was_ your weekend?
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How was your weekend?
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How was your weekend?
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It was pretty relaxing. I mostly stayed at home.
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It was_ pretty relaxing_
I mostly_ stayed_ at home.
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It was pretty relaxing. I mostly stayed at home.
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It was pretty relaxing. I mostly stayed at home.
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Did you do anything interesting?
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Did you_ do anything_ interesting?
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Did you do anything interesting?
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Did you do anything interesting?
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Not really, but I cooked a new recipe I found online.
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Not really_ but I cooked_ a new_ recipe_ I found_ online.
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Not really, but I cooked a new recipe I found online.
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Not really, but I cooked a new recipe I found online.
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It turned out better than I expected, actually!
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It_ turned out_ better_
than I_ expected_ actually!
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It turned out better than I expected, actually!
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It turned out better than I expected, actually!
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