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Daily English Conversation to Speak Confidently | Practice Listening and Speaking with English Story

Hey, guys, I'm Jessica.
Ever felt like your English sounds… kinda like Google Translate?
Or you understand everything, but by the time you reply, the conversation’s already moved on?
Yeah. That sucks.
But don't worry, I've got you.
Today, we’re learning real, natural English - the kind that helps you speak without overthinking.
Let's do this.
Oh my God, this place is wild.
Welcome to New York, baby.
So, what’s the move?
Because I am starving.
Same.
But I have no clue where to eat.
Do you have any recommendations, food guru?
If you want true NYC food, there’s only one answer.
Joe's pizza.
Ooh. Sounds legit.
How far?
Not too far.
Just a ten-minute walk from here.
It’s right on Carmine Street.
Near the West Village.
You’ll know you’re there when you see a line of hungry New Yorkers wrapping around the block.
Alright, but if it’s not mind-blowing, I’m never trusting your food advice again.
That's betrayal.
But don't worry, it'll ruin all other pizza for you.
Great claim.
Let's find out.
Just be ready to wait in line.
Everyone in New York does this at least once.
Worth it for a slice of heaven.
Lead the way!
Excuse me.
Would you mind taking a picture for us?
Of course.
Where do you want to stand?
Right here, with the Lincoln Memorial behind us.
We want Abe in the shot too!
Got it! Everyone ready? Say cheese!
Wait! Jake, stop making that goofy face.
But, dad, goofy faces are way more fun.
Even Abraham Lincoln would agree!
I’m pretty sure Abe was more of a “serious face” kind of guy.
Nuh. He had a great sense of humor.
Google it!
Jake, let’s just take one normal picture, okay?
Fine… but only if I get ice cream after this.
Deal. Now, everyone smile normally!
Okay, ready? 3…2…1!
Let me check… Looks perfect! Thank you so much!
No problem! Enjoy your trip!
We will. And Jake, that was the most normal smile I’ve ever seen you do.
I'm kind of impressed.
Told you, Dad. Anything for ice cream!
Venice is even more beautiful than I imagined!
The canals, the bridges… it’s like a dream.
Right?
It’s like stepping into a painting.
I feel like I should be wearing an elegant dress and sipping wine on a balcony.
Well, let's upgrade the experience.
Let’s take a gondola ride!
You mean that overpriced, tourist-trap gondola ride?
Come on.
When's the next time we'll be in Venice?
This is a once in a lifetime moment.
Ugh, you know I can’t argue with that logic…
Fine, let’s do it.
Yes! I hope the gondolier sings.
That would be epic!
If he does, I’m recording it.
And making it your ringtone.
Haha, that's a good idea.
But if he sings, I'm expecting a slow motion romantic moment between us.
Only if you don't embarrass me by pretending to row the boat.
How dare you doubt my gondolier skills?
Let's go then.
This is going to be unforgettable.
Alright, beach chair ready, drink in hand…
Now I understand why people love Miami.
Told you It’s all about the vibe - blue ocean, palm trees, sunshine… just paradise!
Yeah, yeah… except I just paid 18 bucks for a coconut.
A coconut, Sarah.
Welcome to Miami, where even water costs like it’s mixed with gold.
No, seriously.
I could buy a whole tree for this price back home!
Maybe.
But does your tree come with this view?
Fair point.
But for 18 dollars, I expected this coconut to change my life.
Maybe give me financial advice or something.
Just enjoy the moment.
And sip slower. That’s a luxury drink now.
Mmm… tastes like regret.
Oh, come on!
Just take a deep breath, soak in the sun, and pretend you’re a millionaire.
Right… but if someone offers me a “VIP beach package” for $200, please stop me.
No promises.
But first, smile for Instagram, because if you don’t post it, did it even happen?
Fine.
But I’m using #ScammedInMiami.
I need to buy a souvenir before we leave.
You and your never-ending souvenir obsession…
How many do you even have at this point?
Hey, I like collecting memories! It’s my thing.
You collect shoes, I collect souvenirs.
Fair point. So, what are you looking for this time?
Maybe a Hollywood Walk of Fame keychain? Or a Best Actress mug!
Ooh, that’s cute! Let’s check this stand.
Oh my gosh, look at these tiny Oscars!
Get one that says World's Best Friend and give it to me.
I was thinking more like Best Travel Buddy.
That works! But let’s be honest, I deserve Best Navigator for keeping us from getting lost.
Hmm… more like Worst GPS!
You almost led us into a back alley earlier.
That was just a minor detour!
What matters is that we got where we needed to go.
Now, let's find a magnet for your fridge before you buy the whole store.
Great idea! This trip definitely deserves to be remembered.
You got this.
Keep going.
And soon enough, you'll speak with confidence that turns heads.
Whoa, the Empire State Building looks even cooler up close!
Right? Can’t wait to check out the view from the top.
Imagine how tiny everything must look from up there.
Like… real-life Google Maps.
Yeah, but with worse loading times.
Hey, do we need to buy tickets in advance?
Let me check… Hmm, we can buy them online, or at the ticket booth.
Let’s buy online. The line at the booth looks crazy!
Yeah, I’d rather not spend half our trip standing in line.
Oof. $44 per person? That’s… not cheap.
But hey, once-in-a-lifetime experience, right?
Exactly. Now hurry up and book before they charge us a “waiting fee” or something.
Done. Let’s go!
Ugh, I just hope the elevator ride isn’t scary.
If King Kong isn't climbing up.
Oh, I think we're fine.
This place is so strange…
Can you imagine being locked up here all alone with nowhere to go?
Nope! I’d go crazy after a week.
Just thinking about it makes me scared!
By the way, how long does the tour last?
Do we have enough time to see everything?
I think about 2 hours, including the ferry ride to and from the island.
That's not too bad.
But I swear, if I see a ghost, I'm swimming back to the city.
Relax. It's just history.
No ghosts probably. Or at least, none that I can see.
Uh-huh. That’s exactly what someone says right before a ghost appears!
Anyway, where's the famous escape route?
Over there. See those vents on the wall?
That’s where the prisoners dug their way out, inch by inch.
Whoa. That must have taken months!
And smart too. They made fake heads from soap and paper to trick the guards into thinking they were still in bed!
Okay, that's actually impressive.
I’d probably just cry, panic, and accept my fate.
So… is this place really haunted, or is it just a great marketing strategy?
That’s what the legend says!
People say they have seen a woman in white standing by the windows at night.
Right.
And I’m guessing the gift shop can sell ghost-hunting starter packs for $19.99?
Hey, don't ruin the fun.
You have to admit, the vibe here is kinda strange.
I mean… yeah, it’s dark, cold, and smells like ancient wood.
Classic haunted house thing.
Okay, that was creepy.
If the lights flicker, I'm gone.
Deal.
But if we actually see a ghost.
You're buying me dinner.
Why do I owe you dinner?
Because I'll be scared for my life.
And comfort food is the only cure.
Fine.
But if nothing happens, you buy me dessert.
Fair enough.
But let’s be real, I’m totally walking out of here with a glow-in-the-dark ghost keychain.
Hi! Quick question: what’s the best time to visit the Northern Lights?
The best months are from September to March.
Oh, so winter is ideal.
Exactly! Less daylight means better chances to see them.
That makes sense.
Do we need to go far?
Not really. Some nights, you can even see them from the city.
But for the best view, a short drive away from the lights is worth it.
I just hope I can actually get a good photo.
It's harder than it looks.
Oh, yeah. That's tricky.
Use a tripod, keep your hands steady, and don’t trust your phone’s auto mode.
Ha ha.
Noted.
Watch me take 200 blurry pictures and end up with one good shot.
That’s the Northern Lights experience for you! But trust me, it’s worth it.
Fingers crossed for clear skies, then.
Thanks for the tips.
No problem! Hope you catch a good show.
Well, I knew the Grand Canyon was huge,
but seeing it in person today,
Totally different. It’s like… standing in front of a time machine.
Yeah, it has an effect millions of years carved into these rocks.
Makes you feel kind of small,
Yeah, but in a good way.
Like, all my problems just become nothing when I stand here.
It happens to everyone. That’s why people keep coming back.
I get it now.
So if you had to pick one must see spot, what would it be?
Hopi Point at sunset.
Trust me, it’ll take your breath away.
That sounds perfect.
Is it a tough hike?
Nah, just a 20-minute walk.
But bring water, this heat sneaks up on you.
Thanks, Jack.
I think I’m officially in love with this place now.
Welcome to the club.
Kids, come inside! It’s time for dinner.
I’ve got a nice meal waiting for us, and it’s getting late.
We’re coming, Mom! We were just playing outside.
Did you have fun?
Yes. We had a great time playing soccer.
But the cold is really starting to set in.
I can feel the winter air already.
I felt it too.
I think winter is coming soon.
I agree. The days are getting shorter, and the evenings are much colder.
It seems like winter is on its way, doesn’t it?
We'll need to take out our warmer clothes soon.
I love wearing cozy sweaters. They make me feel so warm.
Me too. And we can drink hot chocolate!
But for now. Let's focus on dinner.
It will be nice to warm up inside and enjoy a good meal together.
After dinner, we can think about getting our winter clothes ready.
Thanks, Mom. I’m really looking forward to dinner.
Hey, Paul! I need to talk to you right now.
Sure, what’s going on?
Your neighbor cut down my trees! I can’t believe it!
Wait, what? My neighbor did that?
I didn’t know anything about it!
Well, they did.
I had three big trees on the edge of my property, and now they're gone.
I'm really sorry to hear that.
I had no idea they were planning to cut anything down.
Those trees were there for years, and now they’re just... gone.
What were they thinking?
I honestly don’t know. Let’s go talk to them and see what’s going on.
They cut down my trees, Paul! I’m really upset about this.
I totally understand why you're angry.
Let's get to the bottom of this.
I'll come with you and we'll talk to my neighbor together.
Alright, class, let’s work on our group project today.
Who would like to present first?
I think Julie should go first. She’s really excited about our topic.
That sounds great. Julie, are you ready to present?
Yes, I’m ready!
Wow, Julie talks very fast! It’s hard to keep up.
Julie, you’re doing a great job, but could you slow down a little?
We want to make sure everyone can understand.
Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize I was talking so fast.
I'll slow down.
It’s okay, Julie. We know you’re excited.
Just take your time.
Thanks, everyone. I’ll try to speak more slowly.
Much better, Julie.
Dinner’s ready, everyone!
I made spaghetti with meatballs tonight.
I hope you’re all hungry because it’s a big meal.
That smells great, Laura.
I'm really starving after a long day at work.
The spaghetti looks delicious.
Thanks, Mom. It looks delicious.
Um, Mom, can I have just the spaghetti, please?
I don't want the meatballs tonight.
Of course, Lily. But why don’t you want the meatballs?
Is everything okay?
I don't like meat.
I’ve been thinking a lot about my diet recently,
And I want to eat more vegetables instead.
I don’t enjoy meat as much as I used to.
Oh, I didn’t know that, Lily.
Are you becoming a vegetarian?
That’s fine, Lily. I’ll make sure we have more vegetables and other options for you.
Do you still eat fish, Lily?
I remember you mentioned that before.
Yes, I do. I just don’t want to eat beef, chicken, or pork.
We can all try some new recipes together.
It might be fun to explore different meals.
That's a good idea.
Kids, have you both finished your homework for today?
I want to make sure everything is done before we start our evening activities.
Yes, I finished my homework a little while ago.
What about you, Sarah? Are you almost done?
I'm almost finished, but I'm having a bit of trouble with my math homework.
I need a little help to understand some of the problems.
I can definitely help you with that, Sara.
Let’s sit down together and take a look at the math problems you’re struggling with.
Thanks, mom.
You're always so good at explaining things.
Yeah, Mom is great at helping with homework.
She’s the best!
Aww, thanks, Rose! I’m happy to help.
I don't know what we'd do without you.
Now, let's finish that math so we both can relax.
With your help, I'm sure I'll get it done in no time.
And once Sarah finishes her homework, maybe we can all do something fun together.
How about watching a movie?
It’s been a while since we had a movie night.
A wonderful idea! Let’s do it!
Good morning everyone.
Are you ready for the day?
Morning! I was just about to ask, what’s the weather like today?
Let me check. It’s sunny and warm today, around 25 degrees Celsius.
That’s great! Can we go to the park after breakfast?
I’d love to go too. We could have a picnic!
Perfect idea.
With this nice weather, it's a good day to be outside.
I agree. Let’s pack some snacks and bring a blanket.
We can spend the afternoon at the park.
I’ll grab the frisbee and a ball to play with.
And I'll help pack the food.
This is going to be fun.
Let's get everything ready and we'll head out soon.
Yay! I'm so excited.
I love days like this.
Have you started studying for the math exam yet?
I'm feeling a bit anxious about it and wanted to know if you're in the same boat.
Yeah, I've been trying to.
I'm a bit nervous about it.
How about you?
Same here.
I went over the practice problems, but some of them were really hard.
I know what you mean.
I got stuck on a few of the practice problems as well.
But don’t worry about it!
We still have a few days to review.
True.
I’m trying not to, but it’s hard not to feel stressed.
Maybe we can study together?
It might help if we go over the tough problems together.
Good idea. We can quiz each other on the formulas too.
Yeah, that would be great.
Don’t stress too much, Maxtin.
Thanks, Lisa. Studying with you will definitely help.
Let’s meet after school tomorrow.
Look, everyone! We made it to the beach. Isn’t it beautiful?
Wow, it really is. The water is so clear today.
You can see the bottom even from here.
The ocean is my favorite view.
I could watch the waves all day.
Same here, Tom. The way the sunlight shines on the water is so pretty.
I love the sound of the waves too. It’s so relaxing.
Can we build a sandcastle later?
I want to do that before we go swimming.
Definitely.
But first, I just want to sit and watch the ocean for a bit.
There's no rush.
Good idea.
Let's all take a moment to enjoy the view.
Agreed. This is exactly where I want to be.
Kids, we’re going to have a picnic at the park today.
Let's pack up the food and drinks.
I'll grab the blanket and the basket.
Is there anything else we need to bring?
Awesome! I can’t wait to get outside.
I want to bring my new book to read. Can I, Mom?
Sure, Joe. Just be careful with it.
Don’t let it get wet!
Yeah.
Remember what happened last time when your book got soaked in the rain?
I remember! I’ll be careful this time, I promise.
I’ll keep it in my bag until we find a dry spot.
Good idea, Joe.
It looks like the weather will be nice, but it's always best to be careful.
I'm bringing my soccer ball.
We can play after we eat.
Great idea. Dustin.
We'll have plenty to do once we're there.
Sounds like we're all set.
Let's head out and find a good spot at the park.
Perfect! Everyone ready? Let’s make this a day to remember.
How many rooms are there in your house, Peter?
My house has two floors, the first floor has five rooms, the second floor has four rooms.
So, there are 9 rooms in my house.
His house has a garden on the balcony, very beautiful Linda.
Great, do you water them every day?
Of course,
along with a few potted plants in my room, they grow really fast.
You have plants in your room?
Do you like trees? And I guess your favorite room is also your own room?
That's right, that's because only my room has plants.
My brother's room is also very interesting, his room is full of skateboards and model trains.
Can we come to visit your house someday?
Yes, of course, welcome to the miniature primeval forest.
Merry Christmas, Tony, what are you doing?
Happy Christmas Beck, I'm preparing gifts for the children.
There is no gift for me? I'm so sad.
Stop joking around, Beck, you are an adult man.
As an adult man, can I not receive a gift?
That's right, you should give and never ask for a return
I have prepared a gift for you, Beck, and Tony too,
so stop that bland conversation, come to help me pack the Christmas gifts!
Wrapping this with beautiful flower paper, I will tie the bow,
I have a very skillful hand
Something is going to happen!
Oh !!! I just stepped on something?
It's a glue bottle, I knew for sure you would get into trouble soon.
Hahaha.
This is the first time I have been to a museum.
Wow, it's so vast.
Teacher said that there were many dinosaur bones here.
My younger brother likes dinosaurs very much
but unfortunately today he couldn't come with me,
I wish I could bring him a dinosaur.
You could not bring the dinosaurs to your younger brother, Nancy,
the dinosaur skeletons were here to display for everyone to study and explore.
Oh, he will be very sad!
Look, they are selling stuffed dinosaurs!
Your younger brother is only 2 years old, a stuffed animal will be more suitable for him!
What about your sister Lena, Jimmy?
Lena loves pink, I will buy her a pink dinosaur.
Let's go there, I think I have found a gift for my brother!
Linda, how’s it going?
Hey, yeah, I’m pretty good. Where are you going?
Well, I'm going to see movies at the theater.
Would you like to come with me?
Yes, I'd love to.
Do you usually watch movies at home or at a movie theater?
Actually, I often watch it on my laptop,
sometimes I go to the movie theater with some friends.
What's your favorite movie?
I'm really interested in Superhero movies.
Sounds interesting. So what movie are you going to watch right now?
The Avenger: Endgame. This is the latest installment of The Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Sweet! So what’s the movie all about?
The main plotline of the Avengers:
Endgame is the fight between Thanos, a powerful alien, and the Earth protectors, the Avengers.
That sounds great. I'm on the edge of my seat.
Do you like watching movies?
Yes, I am quite into watching movies.
Is it a way to release stress for you?
Yes, it’s the best way to escape from my boring daily routine.
Also, from several movies, I can learn many valuable life lessons.
How often do you watch movies?
Honestly, I have little free time each day to watch,
as my working schedule is hectic and especially in late months,
I am up to my neck at work.
What kind of movies do you like watching?
I like fantasy films the most.
And you? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
My hobby is reading. I found it interesting when I was a child.
Oh, what books have you read recently?
The book I’m reading at the moment is The Godfather by renowned author Mario Puzo.
It’s a classic, really, and I’d recommend it.
Hey Maria! What are you doing?
Well, it's getting cold, so I would like to buy a new coat.
Do you shop online?
Currently, I do all of my shopping at the Mart.
But in the future, I would like to buy things through e-commerce.
Yeah, there is no doubt about it.
There is no need to tackle crowds or traffic jams.
However, I have a taste for wandering around shopping malls and doing some window shopping.
Whenever I walk into a grocery store,
it’s the instant feeling of freshness that always excites me.
I can't agree with you more.
What do you think about wandering around shopping malls or shopping for groceries this afternoon?
That's a great idea.
What is your favorite shop?
I prefer shopping at The Mart as they have everything available and at reasonable prices.
That's right. These stores provide a wide range of products from groceries to lifestyle.
Anna? Nice to meet you!
I’m glad to meet you, too. You are Linda?
Yeah, that’s right. Oh! Does this book name Sherlock Holmes?
Yes. I admire him,
he considered as a talented detective with the ability to think logically,
explore cases in an accurate and reasonable way,
don’t you think?
There is no doubt about it.
It seems that we cut from the same cloth.
What is your favorite subject at school?
I’m excited about Literature.
Me too! Why do you like this subject?
I think Literature is the mirror reflecting humans and their lifestyle.
Mira, What foreign countries would you like to go to in the future?
Uhm...I've been dreaming of visiting Canada for more than five years.
Why do you want to know more about it?
Actually, some of my friends have been studying there,
and they told me a lot about life and culture in Canada.
Umm...We can see diversity in their cultures.
Yeah! From my friend, I developed a desire to migrate to that country and undertake my higher study from there.
That sounds great.
What’s the difference between working in an international company and working in a domestic one?
I guess those who work in an international environment have to collaborate
with people coming from different cultures.
It may be a chance for them to learn new things from each other.