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Extra Expressions from the Web Lesson
This episode will help you review and consolidatevocabulary
while you practice shadowing at the same time.Here is the two-sentence game.
First, I will say a short, natural sentence,containing one item from this week. Then you
will hear three seconds of silence. Use thatsilence to shadow the sentence aloud.
Copy my pronunciation, rhythm, and stress. Afterthe pause, I will say a second sentence
with the same meaning but different vocabulary.That second sentence, it is your meaning check.
It helps you understand the first sentence withouttranslating.
On your first listen, focus on meaning. On yoursecond listen, try to follow my voice
more closely. Ready? Let us begin.
Part 1. Four Decision Idioms
Pair 1. I'm still on the fence about applying forthe new role.
I still can't decide whether to apply for the newrole.
Pair 2. The offer looks promising, but I want tosleep on it.
The offer looks promising, but I'll wait untiltomorrow before deciding.
Pair 3. The facts were balanced, so Lena went withher gut.
The facts were balanced, so Lena trusted herinstinct.
Pair 4. After months of planning, they took theplunge and moved abroad.
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After months of planning, they finally made thebold decision and moved abroad.
Part 2. Better Ways to Describe Interesting Things
The first three items are stronger adjectives. Thenext five help us understand and explain
why something is interesting. Pair 5. The podcastabout memory
was fascinating. The podcast was extremelyinteresting and made me want to learn more.
Pair 6. The ending raised a thought-provokingquestion about success.
The ending made me think seriously about successin a new way.
Pair 7. Our new teacher is engaging, even when thetopic is difficult.
Our new teacher keeps us interested and involved,even when the topic is difficult.
Pair 8. A strong opening story can hold yourattention.
A strong opening story can keep you interested andfocused.
Pair 9. The discussion questions encouragedinvolvement from quieter students.
The discussion questions helped quieter studentsparticipate actively.
Pair 10. That final image stayed in my mind allevening.
Final image all evening.
11. New evidence made us reconsider our originalidea.
The new evidence made us examine our original ideaagain.
Pair 12. Stories about memory strongly attract hercuriosity.
Stories about memory make her intensely curiousand eager to discover more.
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Part 3. Natural ways to end a conversation.
The first four expressions appeared in the audiolesson.
The final five with the extra expressionsavailable only in the web lesson.
Pair 13. I know you have an early meeting, so Ishould let you go.
I'll end the call now because I don't want to takemore of your time.
Pair 14. It's getting late, so I'd better getgoing.
It's getting late, so I need to leave now.
Pair 15. I'd better go, but let's catch up soon.
Have to leave, but let's talk again and share ournews soon.
Pair 16. It was good talking to you.
Give my regards to your family. I really enjoyedour conversation.
Please say hello to your family for me.
Now we move to the five expressions from the weblesson.
Pair 17. I know you're busy, so I won't keep you.
You're busy, so I won't take any more of yourtime.
Pair 18. This was a nice break, but I should getback to it.
I enjoyed the break, but I need to return to mywork.
Pair 19. I had a great time.
Let's do this again soon. I enjoyed today.
Let's repeat it in the near future.
Pair 20. Thanks for calling.
Take care. Thank you for calling.
I hope everything goes well for you.
Pair 21. I'll be in touch when I have the finaldetails.
I'll contact you again when I know everything.
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You have completed all 21 pairs.
You reviewed four decision idioms, eight ways todescribe and explain interesting things,
and nine natural ways to end a conversation.
Five of those closing expressions came from theextra web lesson.
Notice that the second sentence did not simplytranslate the first.
It rebuilt the same idea using different Englishwords.
That is what makes this both a vocabulary reviewand a shadowing workout.
Try the episode again tomorrow.
This time, begin repeating as soon as I startspeaking,
and use the silence to complete the sentence.
On the episode page at yourenglishtoolbox.com, youcan read every pair while you practice
and choose the listening speed that matches yourlevel.
One idea, two sentences, and one stronger Englishvoice.
I am Peter. Thank you for practicing with me.
See you in the next episode.