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Catching Up

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Shadowing practice
  • Listen once to hear how the narrator shifts from surprise to relaxed storytelling.
  • Shadow lines like "You’ll never believe who I ran into" to copy the upbeat, surprised tone.
  • Pause after memory-filled sentences and mimic the softer pacing that comes with nostalgia.
  • Record yourself retelling Sophie’s updates—keep the energy warm but concise.
  • Practice linking phrases such as "once she smiled" and "we ended up" until they feel smooth.
  • Repeat the closing line about time rushing back and add your own tag about staying in touch.

Tip: Let your voice brighten on the reunion details and soften on the memories—those shifts mirror the speaker’s arc.

Practical, learner-friendly tips

Respond to the audio

Who was the last person you unexpectedly ran into, and what did you say first?

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