English Easy Practice Do you want to learn English vocabulary faster?
Want to have better listening comprehension and pronunciation?
And boost your speaking skills quickly?
Then welcome to our new video to improve your English skills.
In this video, we'll dive into a fun and interactive learning experience designed to improve your English-speaking skills.
Now, we will have a four-part exercise.
Part 1, Listening Practice.
Part 2, Vocabulary.
Part 3, Listen and Answer Practice.
Part 4, Shadowing Practice.
Now, are you ready to train your brain to speak English fluently?
Let's get started.
In the first part, you'll listen to a conversation between native English speakers.
Try to focus on the meaning of the conversation when you listen to it.
This will help you understand real-life conversations better.
This place looks nice, doesn't it?
Yeah, it's cozy.
Let's check out the menu.
They have today's special listed here.
Looks interesting.
What's for starters?
I'm thinking of getting something light.
They have salads, soups and some appetizers like garlic bread and spring rolls.
I'll go with a garlic bread.
How about you?
I'll have the soup.
And for the main course?
I see they have a variety of options.
Pasta, chicken, seafood.
I'm eyeing the grilled chicken.
Should we get some side dishes too?
Yeah, let's make it two.
Mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
Sounds good.
Oh, I need to flag down the waiter to ask for the bill later.
Don't worry, I'll foot the bill this time.
We can split the cost next time.
No, let's go Dutch.
It's fair that way.
Alright, we'll go Dutch then.
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Part 2, Learn Vocabulary.
Now, let's explore some new words together in our vocabulary section.
I'll explain a few words and use them in example sentences to help you grasp their meaning easily.
Vocabulary.
Today Special.
This refers to a dish or item that is specially featured and highlighted for that particular day.
Example.
Emily was intrigued by the restaurant's Today Special, which was a gourmet burger with truffle fries.
Starter.
A starter is an appetizer or a small dish served at the beginning of a meal.
Example.
Mark decided to order garlic bread as his starter before the main course.
Main course.
The main course is the primary dish in a meal, typically served after the starter or appetizers.
Example.
Emily's favorite main course at the restaurant was the grilled chicken with lemon butter sauce.
Side dishes.
Side dishes are additional food items served alongside the main course, often complementing the main dish.
Example.
The restaurant offered a choice of side dishes such as mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
Make it two.
This phrase means to order or request two of something.
Example, Mark suggested, let's make it two side dishes, mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
Flag down.
To flag down means to signal or attract someone's attention, especially in a busy or crowded place.
Example, Emily needed to flag down the waiter to ask for the bill before leaving.
Foot the bill.
To foot the bill means to pay for something, especially a meal or an expense.
Example, Mark offered, don't worry, I'll foot the bill for this dinner.
Ask for the bill.
This phrase means to request the total amount owed for the meal from the waiter or waitress.
Example,
After finishing their meal, Emily planned to ask for the bill to settle their payment.
Split the Cost To split the cost means to divide the total amount of money equally among two or more people.
Example Emily suggested, let's split the cost of the meal so that it's fair for both of us.
Go Dutch This phrase means to share the expenses equally, especially when dining out.
Example Mark agreed.
All right, we'll go Dutch and each pay for our own portion of the bill.
Part 3 Listen and Answer Practice
Time for some interactive practice.
Listen carefully to the questions I ask about the conversation.
Try to answer them out loud before I reveal the correct answers.
This will boost your speaking and listening skills.
Repeat this exercise every day until you can say the answers quickly and confidently.
Answer the questions out loud.
This place looks nice, doesn't it?
Yeah, it's cozy.
Is Emily excited about the restaurant?
Yes, she is.
She thinks it looks nice.
What does Mark think of the restaurant?
He thinks it's cozy.
Let's check out the menu.
They have today's special listed here.
Looks interesting.
What does Mark want to check out?
The menu.
He wants to check out the menu.
What does the restaurant have listed on the menu?
They have Today's Special listed as an option.
What's for starters?
I'm thinking of getting something light.
Does Mark want a heavy meal?
No, he wants something light.
They have salads, soups, and some appetizers like garlic bread and spring rolls.
What types of dishes are available for starters?
Salads, soups, and appetizers like garlic bread and spring rolls.
I'll go with the garlic bread.
How about you?
I'll have the soup.
What did Mark decide to order for the starter?
Garlic bread.
He decided to go with the garlic bread.
Does Emily choose a dessert for a starter?
No, she doesn't.
She doesn't choose a dessert.
What does Emily choose for a starter?
Soup.
She chooses soup for a starter.
Does Emily order a salad?
No, she orders soup.
And for the main course?
I see they have a variety of options.
Pasta, chicken, seafood.
What types of options are available for the main course?
Pasta, chicken, and seafood.
I'm eyeing the grilled chicken.
What dish does Emily want for the main course?
Grilled chicken.
She wants grilled chicken for the main course.
Does Mark order seafood for the main course?
It's not mentioned in the conversation.
Should we get some side dishes, too?
Yeah, let's make it two.
Mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
What are the side dishes they choose?
Mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
What did Mark say to get some side dishes?
He said, let's make it two.
Sounds good.
Oh, I need to flag down the waiter to ask for the bill later.
Who will Emily ask for the bill later?
The waiter.
She will ask for the bill from the waiter.
What does she need to ask for the bill from the waiter?
Flag down.
She needs to flag down the waiter.
Don't worry, I'll foot the bill this time.
We can split the cost next time.
No, let's go Dutch.
It's fair that way.
Alright, we'll go Dutch then.
Who offered to pay the bill this time?
Mark offered to pay the bill this time.
He said, I'll foot the bill this time.
Did Emily accept Mark to foot the bill?
No, she didn't.
She didn't accept Mark to foot the bill.
What does Emily suggest about splitting the cost?
They should go Dutch.
Did Mark agree to split the cost?
Yes, he did.
He agreed to split the cost.
He said, Alright, we'll go Dutch then.
Part 4 Shadowing Practice
Lastly, we have the shadowing practice.
Read your lines out loud after the speakers as they talk in the conversation.
Focus on the rhythm and intonation of the English expressions and sentences.
This exercise will sharpen your pronunciation and overall speaking abilities.
Let's begin.
This place looks nice, doesn't it?
They have today's special listed here.
Looks interesting.
They have salads, soups, and some appetizers like garlic bread and spring rolls.
I'll have the soup.
And for the main course?
I'm eyeing the grilled chicken.
Should we get some side dishes too?
Sounds good.
Oh, I need to flag down the waiter to ask for the bill later.
No, let's go Dutch.
It's fair that way.
Yeah, it's cozy.
Let's check out the menu.
What's for starters?
I'm thinking of getting something light.
I'll go with a garlic bread.
How about you?
I see they have a variety of options.
Pasta, chicken, seafood.
Yeah, let's make it too.
Mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
Don't worry, I'll foot the bill this time.
We can split the cost next time.
Alright, we'll go Dutch then.
Great job on completing the English speaking practice.
Keep watching this video every day for 1 week and repeat the exercises to see significant improvements in your English skills.
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