Daily English Conversations for English Speaking Practice English Story for Shadowing

Learning English doesn't have to be difficult. Or maybe you want to improve your pronunciation and speak naturally. If that sounds like you, then stay with us. In today's lesson, we'll use an interesting story to help you learn. Let's begin! I can't deal with Jack anymore. Uh-oh. What did he do this time? I told him to take out the trash yesterday. Reasonable request. Continue. He looked at me dead serious. Reached into his pocket. And pulled out a freaking Uno reverse card. Really? He did it? Yeah, he did. That's... that's art. Maya! He literally said, Well, now it's your turn, hee hee, with a smug face. I just stared at him like, Is this my life now? It's like he lives in his own fantasy world. I live with a boy who thinks house chores are a board game. I feel like I'm his second mom. I think if that's how he wants to play it, then just play along with his game. How? Drop that plus four card and say, Draw four tasks. Vacuum, cook, laundry, and scrub the toilet. You're evil. I like it. Add a skip card for emotional conversations. I like this idea. Now you're playing to win. We need to get a few things for dinner. What do we need, dad? Can you grab the potatoes? I'll take care of the meat. Sure, I got it. I'm just gonna bounce over to the produce section. Bounce over? You know, just quickly go there. Like, walk over fast. Oh, I see. Well, don't take too long. We need to grab the milk too. Got it, dad. I won't be long. Good. Um, and make sure you pick up the eggs. Yeah, I'll grab them. All right. Don't forget the bread too. I won't, dad. Don't stress. I'll be back in a second. Fine, just hurry up. We don't want to be here all day. Don't worry. I'm on it. Catch you later. You sure you don't need help? I'm good. Jake's lesson in conflict. So, what happened today? Why did you get suspended? It was just a little scuffle. No big deal, mom. Scuffle? What are you talking about? He means a fight. Yeah, but it was nothing. Just a small thing. A fight? What were you thinking? It wasn't even that serious. I just threw down because he was messing with me. Threw down? You mean you actually hit him? Yeah, but only because he kept bugging me. It's not like I just started it. I can't believe you. I couldn't let him roast me like that. Roast? What's that supposed to mean? You know, make fun of me. It's what he was doing. That's not an excuse for fighting. You should have just walked away. I tried, but he wouldn't back off. He was all up in my face. Well, I don't care what he did. You shouldn't have done that. I get it, dad. I messed up. You better learn to handle things differently next time. All right, we're almost there. I'm pretty stoked for grandma's party. I know. It's going to be fun. I think she'll love the surprise cake. Yeah, it's going to be totally fire. Dad, fire? Seriously? What? It's a thing. People say it when something's really great. No, dad. Fire is used to talk about something really cool. Like a song or a party. Not a cake for grandma. Wait, so you're telling me that cake isn't fire? Uh, no, mom. Cake is just cake. Forget about the cake. I can't wait to show up and totally flex. Flex? What do you mean by that? You know, show off a little. Make an impression. Dad, people use flex for showing off muscles or your style. You're not going to show off at grandma's, are you? Should I do that? Oh, please don't, dad. Just be yourself. Fine, fine. Can I crash at Jake's? Mom, can I crash at Jake's house tonight? Crash? What do you mean by that? You know, sleepover. Spend the night. Oh, okay. But why didn't you just say that? I thought it'd be cooler if I said crash. Everyone says that. Well, it's not exactly what I would call cool. So what are you going to do at Jake's? Well, we're just going to hang out and play video games. You better not stay up too late. Don't worry, mom. We'll just chill and go to bed around midnight. Chill? You mean relax, right? Yep, pretty much. I see. And you're not going to get into any trouble, right? No way. We'll just stay in and have fun. Well, I guess it's fine. But don't act up while you're there. I won't. I promise. All right, you can go. I love you, mom. When siblings lose their patience. Dad, I'm so sick of Jake always messing around. What did he do this time? You know, as always, he always goofs off and never takes anything seriously. Goof off? What do you mean by that? It means he never listens when I ask him to do something. I see. So what exactly did he do this time? Well, I told him to clean his room and he just blew me off. Blew you off? You mean he didn't do it? That's right, dad. He said he was too busy playing games. Ah, that sounds bad. Did you try to talk to him about it? I tried, but he just brushes me off every time. I see now. So what do you want me to do? Parent him, please. Or else you will have to clean his room. Well, I guess I'll have to talk to him. Great job, everyone. You're doing very well so far. You're one step closer to your goal. Keep practicing and remember, you can do this. Family Weddings Are you going to Aunt Karen's wedding next weekend? I don't know. I might just hang out with my friends instead. Don't you want to go to the wedding? It's a big deal. I don't know. Weddings aren't really my thing. Well, it's family. You should show up. Maybe I'll swing by for a bit. I don't want to stay too long, though. Swing by? I'll come, but only for a little while. All right, I guess that works. Yeah, I'll pop in and say hi, but then I'll head out. Fine, just don't forget to dress up for the occasion. Don't worry, I won't show up in jeans. I hope we get called in soon. How are you holding up? My stomach still hurts. I know, sweetie. I'm sure they'll call us in a minute. Just hang in there a little longer. What does hang in there mean? Oh, it means to keep going, even though it's tough. Oh, okay. I thought you meant I should grab the wall and hang. Aw, no, my little boy. This is taking forever. Why don't they hurry up? Yeah, I know. I'm sure they'll get to us soon. They have to finish up with the other patients first. I'm really hungry, too. I wish I could eat something. Well, we'll grab something after we check out. You can pick whatever you want. Why not now? Because we need to find out what's wrong with you first. I see. I just hope they fix me up fast. They will, sweetie. Sibling Showdown. Hey, can you help me out with this? Uh, I was planning to chill today. You can't just chill. You've got to pitch in. Pitch in? Do you mean giving you money? No, pitch in means to help out. Come on, don't be lazy. I'm not being lazy. I just want to relax. Why don't you just get it done? Because there are too many things that need to be done, and I only have two hands. What if I still don't want to do it? I'll text mom for help then. Will she drop everything and come home to help you? No, but she'll ground you, and then you'll have plenty of time to chill. Mother and Daughter Talk. Mom, I'm thinking about signing up for that dance class. Oh, that sounds nice. But isn't it a bit much for you right now? Nah, I'm totally down for it. I think it'll be lit. Lit? What do you mean by that? You know, awesome. It's going to be a lot of fun. Oh, okay. I thought you meant it was on fire or something. No, mom, not literally. I see. Well, I guess if you're excited, it's fine. But are you sure you can handle everything? Yeah, I can juggle it all. I won't burn out or anything. Juggle? Are you going to be doing tricks or something? No, it means balancing things like school, homework, and dance. Got it. So you're sure you're not going to be overwhelmed? Trust me, mom. All right, if you're sure, then go for it. But remember to take breaks. Don't worry, mom. I've got it under control. Family gathering? I think we should totally nail this family gathering. Nail it? What do you mean by that? You know, like make it perfect. Make sure everything goes smoothly. Oh, I see. But you can't really nail something like that. What? Isn't that how you say it? No, it's nail it when you do something really well. But it's not quite the right word for planning. Oh, so it's wrong to say we're going to nail the gathering? Let's just say let's make it a success or let's pull it off instead. Okay, I guess we can totally pull it off. Well, that works. But wait, what about the shopping? Do you want me to help with that? Oh, I got it. I'll just get everything and then we can all hang loose. Mom, you mean chill or relax. Hang loose is usually for when you're just taking it easy. Oh my goodness. I need to stop trying to sound cool. Yes, please. This place feels so peaceful. Oh, look at the trees. They're so tall. Yeah, I love it here. This place feels so peaceful. I could just sit on this bench all day. Right? No cars, no noise, just the birds singing. And the smell of flowers. I think I need to bring my sketchbook next time. Great idea. You can paint the trees while I take a nap. A nap? Oh, you'll miss all the fun. Sometimes fun means doing nothing. I need to leave soon. Would you like some dessert? Oh, maybe not. Why not? This restaurant has the best tiramisu ever. I need to leave soon. My husband's picking me up. Really? Is something going on? Do you remember how we've been house hunting? Yes. Have you found a good one? Maybe. There's this house that seems to meet all our needs. That's amazing. Have you seen it yet? Not yet. Our real estate agent just called us last minute. What did he say? He said we could see it at 8 p.m. tonight. Oh, isn't it already half past seven? Exactly. That's why I'll have to leave early. Did you say early? Oh, I can't believe how many times I've tripped over that rug today. You were like a cartoon character. Very funny. I swear that rug has it out for me. Well, maybe it's tired of being stepped on. No kidding, Mark. I could have gotten hurt. By the way, what did you say earlier? I didn't hear it. Oh, I said I found a new coffee shop. Oh, really? Where is it? It's just down the street. They have the best donuts. Ah, donuts. Now you have my attention. Exactly. Want to check it out later? Yes. But, uh, let's avoid the rug on the way. Agreed. I'm really tired right now. Did you stay up late last night playing games again? Maybe just a little. Just a little? You look like a zombie right now. I know. I'm really tired right now. You should stop gaming so late. But I can't help it. How about we go get a coffee? That might help. Coffee sounds great. But I need a double shot. A double shot? You might bounce off the walls. Better than falling asleep at my desk. Good point. Just don't spill it on your keyboard. I'll try my best. She always arrives on time. Where are you, Emma? On my way. On your way? The meeting starts in 10 minutes. I know. But you know how traffic can be. Fair enough. But what about Sarah? Is she with you? I can't get hold of her. Nope. But don't worry. She always arrives on time. How can you guys always manage to show up at the very last minute? Take a chill pill, Jake. We'll be fine. I can't believe the weekend is almost here. I know. Any plans for it? Not really. Just relaxing at home. You? Same. I might watch some shows. Oh, that sounds nice. What's your favorite TV show? Right now, it's Brooklyn 99. Oh, I've heard of that. I love a good comedy. You should watch it. It always makes me laugh. Oh, I will. What's it about? It's about some cops in Brooklyn handling daily crimes. That sounds kind of simple, to be honest. Well, I can't tell you any more. You should give it a try. Well, maybe. Ah, trust me. You'll love it. He left without saying goodbye. Can you believe what Jake just did? No. What happened? He just walked out of the party. Really? That's odd. I know. He left without saying goodbye. Maybe he had to go somewhere? He didn't look like he was in a hurry, though. Let's not jump to conclusions. You're right. I'm just a bit annoyed. I totally get it. After all, it's your birthday party. Should I ask him about it later? I can ask him for you if you want. That would be great. Thanks in advance. Let's meet at the cafe. Hey, did you finish that book? Almost. It's so good. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it. I have so many ideas. Why don't we talk about it? When? Like, now? Are you free? Sure. Where should we meet? How about the park? It might be too noisy there. Let's meet at the cafe. Perfect. I'm craving some caffeine. Deal. What time should we meet? How about 3 p.m.? Sounds good. I'll see you then. Can't wait. I'll bring the book. I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. Are we still on for lunch tomorrow? Yeah, definitely. I can't wait to catch up. Same here. It feels like ages since we last hung out. I know. We should do this more often. For sure. Do you have a place in mind? How about that new Japanese restaurant downtown? Sounds amazing. I've heard their sushi is delicious. What time should we meet? How about 1 p.m.? Perfect. I'll probably be hungry by then. Me too. I wish I could try the whole menu. Can't wait to see what you pick. I don't understand this part. Okay, Dad. Just swipe left to see the other apps. I swiped but nothing happened. Did you swipe hard enough? I think so. It feels like I'm wrestling with this thing. Here, let me show you again. You make it look so easy. It just takes practice. Now, try it again. Alright, I'm swiping but I don't understand this part. What part? The screen with all the little pictures. Why are there so many? Those are your apps. Each one does something different. Can't I just call you with this thing? Yes, but you can also check the weather and play games. I'm already tired thinking about it. You'll get the hang of it. I promise. I hope so. Let's keep practicing. This song is very special to me. Can I ask you something, Jack? Sure, what's up? I was listening to the radio the other day and this song came on that I really love. Do you know the one I'm talking about? I'm not sure. What song is it? It's called, Do you know the one I mean? Oh yeah, I know the song you're talking about. That's a good one. Yeah, it is. This song is very special to me. Really? How come? Well, it reminds me of this trip I took with my family when I was a kid. We were driving down the coast and this song came on the radio. We all started singing along and it's just a really happy memory for me. Ah, that's so nice. I can see why it would be so meaningful to you then. Exactly. Whenever I hear it, it just takes me back to that moment. No idea. Did you hear about the commotion over at the Wilson's house the other day? No, I didn't. What happened? I have no idea what you're talking about. Really? I thought everyone in the neighborhood knew about it by now. The police were called over there. Whoa, the police. That's intense. Do you know what it was all about? Not a clue. I wish I could fill you in, but I have no idea what sparked the whole thing. Hmm, that's strange. The Wilson's always seemed like such a quiet, normal family. That's why it's got everyone in the neighborhood talking. Well, if the cops were involved, it must have been something pretty serious, right? Yeah, definitely. I'm dying to know the details. Maybe you should try asking around. See if any of the other neighbors know more about it. Good idea. The cat jumped over the fence. You're not going to believe what happened in my garden today, honey. What? What happened? I went out to check on my flowers, and one of them was completely ruined. There was dirt and petals everywhere. Do you know what happened? Yes, I caught a cat in the act. It was digging around and trampling all over my prized roses. A cat? How did it even get into our garden? I have no idea, but as soon as I saw it, I started chasing it to try to shoo it away. Wow, I bet that was quite a scene. Well, the cat panicked and started running around, and all of a sudden, it leaped over the fence like it was nothing. Whoa, the cat jumped over the fence. That's pretty impressive for a cat. I know, I was shocked. Yeah, at least no one got hurt. Yes, it was like something out of a cartoon. Don't go there. I was thinking about checking out that new club that just opened up downtown. Want to come with me? I don't know, Alex. I've heard some pretty sketchy things about that place. Really? What have you heard? It seems pretty popular so far. Well, from what I've been told, it's not exactly the safest spot in town. I think you should steer clear of it. Oh, come on, Em. I'm sure it's fine. Don't worry so much. No, Alex, you really shouldn't go there. I'm being serious. Why? What's the big deal? Is there something wrong with the club? Look, I'm just trying to look out for you, okay? Don't go there. It's not a good idea to be there, especially at night. Well, now you've got me curious. I'd rather not get into the details, Alex. But trust me, it's not worth the risk. All right, all right, I get it. If you're that worried about it, I won't go. But you gotta tell me more later, okay? Okay. I want to see the film again. Have you seen that new sci-fi movie everyone's been talking about? You mean the one with the crazy special effects and plot twists? Yeah, that's the one. I just saw it last night and it was amazing. Really? I've been wanting to check it out, but I haven't had a chance yet. Well, you have to go see it. It's easily one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. What did you like so much about it? Oh, gosh, where do I even start? The visuals were just stunning and the acting was fantastic. I'm definitely going to have to make time to see it. You definitely should. In fact, I want to see the film again. I think I missed some of the smaller details. Really? Why don't we go see it together this weekend? Great! I'm already looking forward to it. What day works best for you? I'll get us tickets. How about Saturday night? Saturday it is! I'll grab us a couple of tickets right now. He is my colleague. Guys, I'm really worried about my colleague, David. Your colleague? What's going on, Joe? I'm starting to think he's in over his head. What do you mean? Has something happened? I've noticed him making some risky decisions at work that could get him into serious trouble. Risky decisions? What kind of trouble are you talking about? I'm worried he might be involved in some shady business dealings with a client. Whoa, have you confronted him about it? I have, but he just brushes it off and insists everything is fine. Oh, no, Joe. As his colleague, don't you have to report this? I know. He is my colleague, but he's also my friend. I don't want to betray his trust like that. Well, I get that. But if he's putting the company at risk, you may not have a choice. I know, you're right. But I'm so worried it's going to ruin our relationship. Joe, you have to do the right thing here. Don't forget to practice your English every day to improve your English level. Watch the video for one week. Try to think and speak in English every time. Listen and repeat the lesson out loud to improve your listening and speaking skills fast. Thanks for watching. Please give us a like, share, and comment. Click here for more useful videos.