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Speaking Skills

Rachel: Ben, I want to bake a cake tomorrow.

Ben: Tasty! What do you need?

Rachel: Take it easy! We need to think carefully.

Ben: Why? It's just a cake.

Rachel: We have to decide which kind of cake first.

Ben: Okay, what about something simple with chocolate?

Rachel: Great! It will take us about an hour to make it.

Ben: That's fine. We have things to do tomorrow...

Rachel: I just need the mix and some chocolate.

Rachel: Anything else?

Ben: That's all, it'll be quick!

Rachel: We are a great cooking team!

Ben: Slow down, I always end up doing it alone.

Rachel: I promise I'll help you this time.

Ben: Do we have all we need? Shall we go?

Rachel: Yes, we'll get home in half an hour.

Ben: We could take the kids to the park.

Rachel: Sure! If we have time... we have to put away the groceries.

Ben: Don't worry, we'll do it in a flash.

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Speaking Beginner - Test

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Learn different English accents: Rachel (British) and Ben (American).

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! Listen and Choose the Correct Answer

I have a craving for cake.

I really like chocolate cakes. (American English)

I need a bowl for the mix.

Do we need anything else? (American English)

Could you help me with this?

I would like to go to the park for a while. (American English)

What about something simple?

Why don't you ask the boys to hurry up? (American English)