Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes.
This bonus episode provides interactive speaking practice for the words and phrases you learnt in #110 Trying on shoes.
Don’t be shy and speak clearly. You’ll be surprised how much your speaking can improve with just a little bit of practice!
Allan: I don’t think these are the right fit. They feel a bit snug.
Claire: Maybe you need to go up a size?
Allan: Yeah, these fit small. They’re rubbing at the back.
Claire: Are they too tight, or do you just need to break them in?
Allan: Not sure... they feel a bit stiff. I’m after something more comfortable. I might keep looking.
SBS Learn English will help you speak, understand and connect in Australia - view all episodes.
Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates on our free lessons and resources.
Credit: Paul Nicholson and Lily O'Sullivan voiced the characters of Allan and Claire and Professor Lynda Yates was our educational consultant.
spk_0
Ease into the English language and Australian life with SBS Learn English.
spk_1
Hi, I'm Kate. In this bonus episode, we're going to practise our speaking skills together. First, let's listen to the dialogue from episode 110, trying on shoes. Then we'll jump straight into practising. Let's begin.
spk_2
I don't think these are the right fit, they feel a bit snug.
spk_3
Maybe you need to go up a size.
spk_2
Yeah, these fit small, they're rubbing at the
spk_3
back. Are they too tight or do you just need to break them in?
spk_2
Not sure, they feel a bit stiff. I'm after something more comfortable. I might keep looking.
spk_1
Now it's time to practise. First, listen to Alan and repeat after him. Then listen to Claire and repeat after her too. Don't be shy and speak clearly. You'll be surprised how much your speaking can improve with just a little bit of daily practise.
spk_2
I don't think these are the right fit.
spk_2
They feel a bit snug.
spk_3
Maybe you need to go up a size.
spk_2
Yeah, these fit small, they're rubbing at the back.
spk_3
Are they too tight or do you just need to break them in?
spk_2
Not sure, they feel a bit stiff.
spk_2
I'm after something more comfortable. I might keep looking.
spk_1
How did you go? If there was anything Alan and Claire said that wasn't clear, listen to episode 110, trying on shoes. We explain each phrase and share more examples you can use in everyday conversations. Speak soon.
