English Speaking Practice for Beginners | Speak English with Confidence

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[00:00:01]Proactive English practice.

[00:00:05]>> Excuse me.

[00:00:07]How does this machine work?

[00:00:11]>> It's easy.

[00:00:13]First, choose your destination.

[00:00:18]>> Which button do I press?

[00:00:22]>> Touch the screen. See?

[00:00:24]Buy a ticket.

[00:00:28]>> Okay, I touched it. Now what?

[00:00:32]>> Where are you going?

[00:00:36]>> City center.

[00:00:39]>> Press city center on the list.

[00:00:44]>> I see it.

[00:00:45]And now?

[00:00:48]>> Choose one way or return.

[00:00:53]>> Return, please.

[00:00:55]I'm coming back tonight.

[00:00:58]>> Good. Now press pay.

[00:01:03]>> Which button? Card or cash?

[00:01:07]>> Card. Insert it here, at the bottom.

[00:01:13]>> It's printing. I got my ticket.

[00:01:17]>> See? Not so hard.

[00:01:22]>> It was hard 3 minutes ago.

[00:01:25]>> Now you know.

[00:01:28]Next time, you'll do it alone.

[00:01:32]>> Thank you.

[00:01:34]You saved me 20 minutes of confusion.

[00:01:39]>> Have a great day in the city.

[00:01:44]>> Hi, I need new glasses.

[00:01:48]>> Welcome.

[00:01:50]What's wrong with your current ones?

[00:01:54]>> They're old and the frame is broken.

[00:01:58]>> When was your last eye test?

[00:02:03]>> About 2 years ago.

[00:02:06]>> Let's do a quick check.

[00:02:08]Read the letters on the wall.

[00:02:13]>> E F P T O Z >> Perfect.

[00:02:24]Your eyes are the same. No change.

[00:02:29]>> Good.

[00:02:30]Now I need nice frames.

[00:02:34]>> What shape do you like?

[00:02:37]Round or square?

[00:02:41]>> Round, I think.

[00:02:43]What do you recommend?

[00:02:46]>> Try these, blue frames.

[00:02:49]Very popular this year.

[00:02:54]>> Oh, these look good.

[00:02:56]Are they comfortable?

[00:02:59]>> Very light. You won't feel them.

[00:03:04]>> I love the color.

[00:03:06]How much are they?

[00:03:08]>> Frames plus lenses, $120.

[00:03:16]>> That's in my budget. I'll take them.

[00:03:20]>> They'll be ready in 1 hour.

[00:03:24]>> 1 hour, perfect.

[00:03:27]I'll go shopping while I wait.

[00:03:31]>> See you in an hour, Lisa.

[00:03:35]>> Excuse me.

[00:03:37]Can you help me with this ATM?

[00:03:41]>> Sure. What's the problem?

[00:03:46]>> I put my card in, but I don't understand the screen.

[00:03:52]>> What do you want to do?

[00:03:55]Take out cash?

[00:03:59]>> Yes. Where do I press?

[00:04:03]>> Press withdraw cash. That one.

[00:04:08]>> Withdraw? That means take out?

[00:04:13]>> Exactly. Now choose the amount.

[00:04:19]>> I want $60.

[00:04:22]>> Press other amount and type 60.

[00:04:28]>> Where do I press other amount?

[00:04:32]>> Bottom right. See the button?

[00:04:36]>> Yes. 60. Enter. It's counting.

[00:04:42]>> Don't forget your card.

[00:04:46]>> Oh, I almost forgot. Thank you.

[00:04:51]>> Are you new to the city?

[00:04:55]>> Yes, everything is new. Even the ATM.

[00:05:01]>> You'll get used to it. Everyone does.

[00:05:06]>> Thank you for your help.

[00:05:08]You're very kind.

[00:05:11]>> No problem. Welcome to the city.

[00:05:17]>> Good morning.

[00:05:19]Everything smells amazing.

[00:05:23]>> Thank you. What can I get you?

[00:05:28]>> What's that? The one in the front.

[00:05:32]>> That's an almond croissant.

[00:05:36]>> Almond croissant? What's in it?

[00:05:41]>> Butter, flour, and almond paste inside.

[00:05:46]>> Is it sweet?

[00:05:49]>> A little sweet, but not too much.

[00:05:54]>> Is it crunchy?

[00:05:57]>> Crunchy on the outside, soft inside.

[00:06:03]>> That sounds perfect. I'll try one.

[00:06:07]>> Would you like coffee with it?

[00:06:11]>> Yes, a small cappuccino, please.

[00:06:15]>> Great choice.

[00:06:17]Eating here or taking away?

[00:06:22]>> Eating here.

[00:06:24]I'm waiting for my glasses.

[00:06:28]>> New glasses?

[00:06:31]>> Yes, blue frames.

[00:06:34]They'll be ready in an hour.

[00:06:38]>> Blue, that's a nice color.

[00:06:41]Here's your croissant.

[00:06:45]>> Thank you. Oh, wow.

[00:06:48]This is delicious.

[00:06:51]>> Told you. Come back anytime.

[00:06:57]>> Mark.

[00:06:58]Good to see you. How's the weekend?

[00:07:03]Busy. I'm exploring the city today.

[00:07:08]On a Saturday?

[00:07:10]What do you usually do on weekends?

[00:07:15]Usually, sleep.

[00:07:18]But, Lisa wants us to go out more.

[00:07:23]My wife says the same thing.

[00:07:28]Do you usually come to this part of the city?

[00:07:33]Sometimes.

[00:07:34]The bookstore here is great.

[00:07:39]Bookstore? Where?

[00:07:43]Two blocks that way.

[00:07:45]Page Turner, you'd love it.

[00:07:49]I need an English learning book.

[00:07:53]They have a whole section for that.

[00:07:57]What do you do after lunch on Saturdays?

[00:08:02]Usually walk around.

[00:08:04]Maybe buy something.

[00:08:08]Do you usually eat here?

[00:08:11]Best sandwiches in the city.

[00:08:14]Try the chicken one.

[00:08:17]Chicken sandwich, okay.

[00:08:21]What do you do in the evenings?

[00:08:26]Cook dinner with Lisa.

[00:08:28]She loves cooking.

[00:08:31]Sounds nice. Well, enjoy your day.

[00:08:37]Thanks, Ben.

[00:08:38]And thanks for the bookstore tip.

[00:08:43]>> Excuse me, I like this jacket.

[00:08:47]Can I try it on?

[00:08:49]>> Of course. What size?

[00:08:54]>> Medium, I think.

[00:08:58]>> Here, medium.

[00:09:00]The fitting room is over there.

[00:09:04]>> Thank you.

[00:09:06]Hmm, it's a little tight.

[00:09:11]>> Too small?

[00:09:13]Would you like to try a large?

[00:09:17]>> Yes, please.

[00:09:20]>> Here, try the large.

[00:09:24]>> Oh, this fits well.

[00:09:27]Not too tight, not too loose.

[00:09:31]>> The green looks great on you.

[00:09:35]>> Really? I wasn't sure about the color.

[00:09:40]>> Green is perfect with your hair.

[00:09:45]>> How much is it?

[00:09:48]>> $45.

[00:09:50]And it's on sale.

[00:09:55]>> On sale?

[00:09:57]What was the original price?

[00:10:00]>> $65. You save $20.

[00:10:06]>> $20 off? I'll take it.

[00:10:10]>> Do you want to wear it now?

[00:10:14]>> Yes, it might rain later.

[00:10:18]I saw dark clouds.

[00:10:21]>> Smart.

[00:10:23]Here's the bag for your old jacket.

[00:10:27]>> Thank you. I love it.

[00:10:32]>> Hi.

[00:10:33]I'm looking for an English learning book.

[00:10:38]>> Sure. What level?

[00:10:42]>> Beginner.

[00:10:43]I moved here recently.

[00:10:46]>> We have a great section. Follow me.

[00:10:52]>> So many books.

[00:10:55]Which one do I choose?

[00:10:58]>> Do you want grammar, vocabulary, or conversation?

[00:11:05]>> Conversation.

[00:11:07]I want to talk to people.

[00:11:11]>> This one is excellent. Everyday English.

[00:11:17]>> Everyday English. I like the name.

[00:11:22]>> It has dialogues, like real conversations.

[00:11:28]>> Do you recommend anything else?

[00:11:32]>> This small book, common phrases for daily life.

[00:11:39]>> 500 phrases you need.

[00:11:42]That sounds useful.

[00:11:45]>> It's very popular with new residents.

[00:11:50]>> I'll take both. How much?

[00:11:54]>> Together, $22.

[00:11:59]>> Here. Card, please.

[00:12:03]>> Great choices.

[00:12:05]Your English will improve fast.

[00:12:10]>> I hope so.

[00:12:12]My friend Ben recommended this store.

[00:12:17]>> Ben, tall guy? He comes every week.

[00:12:23]>> That's him. Small world.

[00:12:26]Thank you.

[00:12:30]>> Hi, I'd like a haircut, please.

[00:12:34]>> Welcome. Sit here.

[00:12:37]What would you like?

[00:12:40]>> A little shorter, but not too short.

[00:12:45]>> How short? To here?

[00:12:49]>> A little more. To the shoulders.

[00:12:53]>> To the shoulders. Classic length.

[00:12:58]>> Is that a good length for my face?

[00:13:02]>> Perfect. It suits your face shape.

[00:13:07]>> And the front? Can you add layers?

[00:13:13]>> Layers? Yes.

[00:13:15]Light layers around the face.

[00:13:20]>> Not too many layers. Just a little.

[00:13:24]>> I understand. soft and natural.

[00:13:30]>> Yes, natural.

[00:13:32]That's the word I wanted.

[00:13:36]>> Your English is good.

[00:13:38]Are you from here?

[00:13:42]>> No, we moved here recently.

[00:13:45]I'm still learning.

[00:13:48]>> You explained your haircut perfectly.

[00:13:53]>> Really?

[00:13:55]I practice the words at home.

[00:13:58]>> It worked. Okay, let me start.

[00:14:03]>> Wait, not too short. Promise?

[00:14:08]>> Promise.

[00:14:10]Just to the shoulders. You'll love it.

[00:14:15]>> I need an umbrella, fast.

[00:14:20]>> In a hurry?

[00:14:21]The rain is coming.

[00:14:25]>> I saw the dark clouds. I have no umbrella.

[00:14:30]>> We have small ones and big ones.

[00:14:36]>> How much is this small one?

[00:14:39]>> $7.

[00:14:41]Very compact, fits in your bag.

[00:14:46]>> And the big one?

[00:14:49]>> $12, stronger.

[00:14:52]Better for heavy rain.

[00:14:56]>> Is the rain going to be heavy?

[00:15:00]>> The forecast says yes, all afternoon.

[00:15:05]>> Then, I'll take the big one.

[00:15:09]>> Smart choice. Black or blue?

[00:15:14]>> Blue.

[00:15:16]My wife got new blue glasses today.

[00:15:20]>> Matching, how nice.

[00:15:25]>> I didn't plan it, but it works.

[00:15:29]>> That'll be $12.

[00:15:33]>> Here you go.

[00:15:36]>> Thank you.

[00:15:39]>> Just in time. Look.

[00:15:43]>> It's starting. First drops.

[00:15:48]>> Perfect timing. Thank you.

[00:15:53]>> Stay dry out there.

[00:15:57]>> Hi, I'm looking for a notebook.

[00:16:01]>> What kind?

[00:16:03]Big, small, lined, blank.

[00:16:08]>> Lined, medium-size.

[00:16:11]For writing new English words.

[00:16:14]>> Oh, a vocabulary notebook.

[00:16:19]>> Yes, exactly.

[00:16:22]I learn new words every day.

[00:16:25]>> This one looks nice. It has sections A to Z.

[00:16:31]>> A to Z?

[00:16:33]So, I can organize words alphabetically.

[00:16:38]>> Exactly.

[00:16:40]Very popular with language learners.

[00:16:45]>> That's perfect. How much?

[00:16:48]>> $8.

[00:16:50]And it comes with two pens.

[00:16:55]>> Two free pens? I'll take it.

[00:16:59]>> What color cover?

[00:17:01]Red, green, or yellow?

[00:17:06]>> Green, like my new jacket.

[00:17:09]>> You like green today.

[00:17:14]>> I guess I do.

[00:17:17]>> Here you go.

[00:17:19]Green notebook, two pens.

[00:17:23]>> Thank you.

[00:17:25]I'll write my first word tonight.

[00:17:29]>> What will it be?

[00:17:32]>> Croissant.

[00:17:34]I learned that this morning.

[00:17:38]>> [laughter] >> Great first word.

[00:17:41]Good luck with your English.

[00:17:45]>> Hi, I want to buy flowers for my wife.

[00:17:51]>> How sweet. What's the occasion?

[00:17:56]>> No occasion.

[00:17:58]She had a busy day.

[00:18:01]I want to surprise her.

[00:18:04]>> That's the best kind of surprise.

[00:18:09]>> Which flowers do you recommend?

[00:18:13]>> What colors does she like?

[00:18:17]>> She likes Today she likes green and blue.

[00:18:23]>> Green and blue, interesting.

[00:18:28]>> She bought a green jacket and blue glasses today.

[00:18:33]>> Then how about these?

[00:18:36]White roses with green leaves.

[00:18:41]>> White roses?

[00:18:43]Beautiful. How much?

[00:18:47]>> A small bouquet is $10.

[00:18:50]Large is 18.

[00:18:54]>> I'll take the large one.

[00:18:57]She deserves it.

[00:19:00]>> Do you want a card with a message?

[00:19:04]>> A card? What should I write?

[00:19:09]>> Something simple.

[00:19:11]For you, love, Mark.

[00:19:16]>> I like that. Short and sweet.

[00:19:21]>> Here, beautiful white roses.

[00:19:25]With the card.

[00:19:28]>> Thank you.

[00:19:30]She's going to love these.

[00:19:33]>> I'm sure she will. Lucky wife.

[00:19:39]What a day.

[00:19:42]I'm so tired.

[00:19:44]But happy.

[00:19:47]>> Me, too.

[00:19:48]And I have something for you.

[00:19:53]>> What? Flowers, Mark.

[00:19:58]>> White roses.

[00:20:00]For my wife, who had a busy day.

[00:20:05]>> They're beautiful. Thank you.

[00:20:10]>> So, tell me, what did you do today?

[00:20:15]>> I went to the optician.

[00:20:18]I got new glasses.

[00:20:21]>> Blue frames.

[00:20:23]They look amazing on you.

[00:20:28]>> Then, I tried an almond croissant at a bakery.

[00:20:33]>> Was it good?

[00:20:36]>> The best croissant I've ever had.

[00:20:42]>> What else?

[00:20:45]>> I bought a green jacket, on sale.

[00:20:48]$20 off.

[00:20:51]>> I noticed. Green suits you.

[00:20:56]>> Then, I got a haircut.

[00:20:59]Shoulders, with layers.

[00:21:03]>> It looks beautiful, Lisa.

[00:21:07]>> And a notebook, green cover.

[00:21:11]A to Z sections.

[00:21:14]>> For English words, smart.

[00:21:19]>> Your turn. What did you do?

[00:21:23]>> I tried the ticket machine.

[00:21:25]A worker helped me.

[00:21:29]>> And the ATM?

[00:21:33]>> A stranger helped me.

[00:21:35]I almost forgot my card.

[00:21:39]>> Mark!

[00:21:42]>> I know. Then I met Ben.

[00:21:46]He told me about a bookstore.

[00:21:50]>> You bought books?

[00:21:53]>> Two.

[00:21:55]Everyday English and 500 phrases.

[00:22:01]>> And the umbrella?

[00:22:04]>> Bought it just before the rain.

[00:22:07]Blue, like your glasses.

[00:22:12]>> We match.

[00:22:14]What a busy, wonderful day.

[00:22:18]>> The best Saturday.

[00:22:20]And it's only our second month here.