At the Louvre in Paris - It's time to learn English (with captions)

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English Addict with Mr Duncan


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Hello, English addicts.
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And I hope you are feeling well today.
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Can you see where I am at the moment as I continue
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my wonderful visit to Paris?
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Today I am at a place that attracts
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millions of tourists every year.
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This is a place where priceless works of art
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are kept in a safe place.
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And that is one of the many reasons
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why people like to come here.
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Because I am outside the Louvre.
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This is the place where
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lots of famous paintings, portraits and all
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sorts of art is displayed,
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but also kept safely.
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You might say that it is a place
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that allows the public to come close to art
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without it being damaged or destroyed.
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One of the most famous pieces of art in the Louvre
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is, of course, the Mona Lisa with her famous smile.
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But why is she smiling?
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To be honest with you,
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I don't think the Mona Lisa smile is all that special.
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I think my smile is much nicer than the Mona Lisa.
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What do you think?
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I think my smile is definitely priceless.
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Maybe one day
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I will be on the walls of this very museum behind me.
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And you can also see behind me
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there is a glass pyramid
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that was built, I think, around 30 years ago
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that was actually constructed at the time.
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Lots of people hated it.
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They said it was a monstrosity,
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something that is monstrous, Something
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that is a monstrosity is a thing
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that people find offensive to the eye,
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something that does not look very nice.
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Although nowadays
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you may have noticed that
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lots of people are coming here
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and visiting the Louvre.
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And to be honest with you,
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I think the glass pyramid makes a very nice addition.
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What do you think?
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I will see you soon for another short video.
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I hope this has been useful
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and helpful and I will see you again soon.
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This is Mr Duncan in Paris,
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outside the Louvre, saying, See you soon.
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And of course...
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ta ta for now.
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