Shadowing Practice: Ella's wish for Black Friday - Funny English Animated - Ella English - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Mom, what are you doing?
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Mom, what are you doing?
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Ella, I'm shopping for deals.
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It's Black Friday now.
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What is Black Friday?
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Black Friday is the big end of year sale.
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On that day, everything will be greatly reduced.
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So I took the opportunity to buy more things for us.
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I have ordered some new clothes for you.
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If so, can I have a new laptop?
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A laptop?
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Why?
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Don't you already have an iPad?
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Mom, here's the thing.
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You guys should buy a laptop.
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From now on, I will give more exercises online.
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We will also study online.
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I will explain more about the lesson at school.
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What?
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This is Mr. Randy's new plan.
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He hopes that your academic results will improve. But teacher can.
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I have an iPad.
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I can study online.
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Ella!
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The iPad is not functional enough.
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for you to study online.
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Besides, the iPad's battery life is not sustainable.
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If you study and charge the battery at the same time, there is a risk of fire or explosion.
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Don't do that.
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But Mr. Randy has a support program to buy used laptops in installments for students with difficult circumstances.
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You can contact him after school hours.
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Please tell your parents.
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Teacher Ken is right.
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The iPad cannot meet your learning needs.
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So will you buy me a new laptop? Of course, Ella.
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But you have to study hard.
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Then I will buy you a new laptop.
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If not, I will buy you a new laptop.
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What?
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Mom, why don't you buy me a new laptop?
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I don't like an used laptop.
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Because this is an opportunity for you to study harder, Ella.
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Your grades have been terrible lately.
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Don't think you can get anything you want.
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If you want a new laptop, then study hard.
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If you can't, then an old laptop.
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Dear audiences, what do you think?
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I must have a laptop to study.
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But mom took that as a reward.
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I think that is not right.
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Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up.
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I know, Mom.
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I didn't expect.
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I have a chance to make Ella study.
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Luckily, it's Black Friday.
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Everything is discounted.
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I'll buy Ella a new laptop.
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If she can reach the goal.
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Ella's wish for Black Friday.
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I must get a high score on the next test.
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That time to let mom buy iPad.
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I studied non-stop.
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So I fainted in class.
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This time, I have to have the right plan.
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I will start by reviewing the latest lesson.
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Mom often gives me 100 math exercises.
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I will try to solve those 100 exercises again.
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Then I will review the old exercises.
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Okay.
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That's the plan.
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Ella.
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What are you doing?
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Tina.
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I'm doing my math homework.
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What?
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Are you doing your math homework?
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That's right.
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What's up?
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Ella, you never do your homework before class.
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You just sat around until class started.
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Why are you doing your homework now?
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Tony is right, Ella.
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What's wrong?
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Tina.
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Tony.
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I have to study hard now.
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Then my mom will buy me a new laptop.
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Not the old one. So I see.
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Last time.
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I fainted in a test because I studied too much.
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So this time, I have to have a study plan.
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I have to take advantage of every moment to study.
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That's great, Ella.
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I'll help you.
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Me too.
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Thanks, Tina, Tony.
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Everyone, what's up?
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Teacher Ken.
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Ella is studying.
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She wants Miss Evie to buy a new laptop for studying.
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But Ella, laptop is required.
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You can buy an old one.
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Teacher Ken I don't like an old used laptop I want a new one
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Okay then I will send you 100 math exercises every day You can contact me to ask about the solution
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But Teacher Ken My mom gave me homework Now you also give me homework I'm afraid I can't do it
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You have to study, Ella If you don't study How will you have a new laptop?
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That's your wish You must reach your wish An old used laptop is not good too.
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The battery is bad.
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You must have a new laptop.
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You have to study, Ella.
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Don't bring down the class's grades.
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If you don't study, I'll ask Miss Edy to fart until you do.
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What?
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Ella, just keep studying.
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Ask if you have any questions.
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We're happy to help.
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I understand.
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I will study hard.
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Lately, Ella has been studying very hard.
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Looks like she really wants a new laptop
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I should go to buy for her It's a new laptop for sure
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Luckily there is this Black Friday So I was able to buy with good price Ella will be happy
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Oh my god! That car!
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It runs so fast!
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I can't stop in time!
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I...
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Mom!
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Mom!
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Why did you have a traffic accident?
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Mr. John told me
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Luckily You turned the wheel in time So the two cars did not crash
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But you were also hurt And fell into a coma Mom When will you wake up?
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Ella
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Teacher Ken
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Everyone I received news that Your mother had an accident So I brought the whole class to visit Is Miss Evie okay?
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My mom is fine But I don't know when she will wake up.
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Ella!
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Hang in there!
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I'm sure Miss Evie will wake up.
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Thanks, Tina!
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Teacher Ken!
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I don't think I can buy a new laptop.
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The money we spent on the laptop Was used to pay my mom's hospital bills.
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We still have an outstanding hospital bill.
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So maybe I can't study online.
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Teacher Ken.
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We should do something for Ella.
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She has no money to buy a laptop anymore.
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I feel sorry for her.
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Me too.
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Ella has helped us a lot.
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We should do something for her. If you say so. So we'll raise money.
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And buy a laptop for Ella. Is that okay?
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Good idea, Teacher Ken.
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I will also support part of Miss Evie's hospital fees.
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Dear everyone, Miss Evie and Ella are having financial difficulties.
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Ella has helped us a lot.
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So this is our chance to help her.
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It's just a small thing.
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But it will help Ella a lot.
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What do you think?
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Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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Everyone.
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You are...
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Jenny?
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Why are you here?
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I have some business.
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Why are you all here?
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Teacher can too.
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Jenny.
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Here's the thing.
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Ella's mother had an accident.
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Yes, Jenny.
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So we want to help Ella.
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So she can get a new laptop.
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And help pay for Miss Evie's hospital bills.
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I see.
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I also want to help Ella.
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Ella is a good girl.
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She deserves help.
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Mom!
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Are you okay?
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I'm fine, Ella.
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Ella.
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Because of my hospital bills.
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We don't have money to buy a laptop anymore.
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I'm sorry.
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It's okay, Mom.
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We can buy a laptop later.
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Teacher Ken?
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Everyone?
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Miss Evie!
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Ella!
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Everyone knows you had an accident.
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And Ella can't get a new laptop.
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Because of your hospital bills.
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So the whole class donated.
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To buy a laptop for Ella.
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What?
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Teacher Ken.
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This is.
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Ella.
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This is everyone's gift to you.
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A Thanksgiving gift. But.
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Ella, everyone wants to help you.
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You've been so helpful to us all this time.
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Yes, Ella.
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We want to do something for you.
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Because you are our friend.
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Thank you, everyone I don't know what to say Don't cry,
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Ella It's just a little bit of everyone's love Hello, Ella Jenny?
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Why are you here?
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I heard your mother had an accident.
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So I asked everyone in my class to help you.
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Really, Jenny?
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That's right, Ella.
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I come to give you money.
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I hope it helps you somehow.
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Thank you, Jenny.
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I have to go.
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Goodbye.
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Emma.
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Why don't you visit Ella?
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I don't want to.
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It's weird.
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Why?
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Why?
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You know I've always hated Ella You are strange,
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Emma Even though you hate Ella But when you knew Ella had an accident You were the first one to help
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That shows you're a good person And that's what I like about you What's wrong, Jenny?
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You suddenly talk so cheesy today It's nothing Let's go get some ice cream Okay,
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Jenny Why did Jenny mobilize her class to help Ella?
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Please choose the two most suitable answers and comment below this video.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

The animated video "Ella's wish for Black Friday" offers a light-hearted yet educational context for English learners. In the clip, Ella engages in a humorous dialogue with her mother about the significance of Black Friday, which provides a relatable scenario for discussing shopping, technology, and family dynamics. This everyday context promotes natural English speaking practice, giving learners an opportunity to improve their English speaking practice skills by mimicking the characters' dialogues. By utilizing this video, you can practice speaking through shadowing, where you repeat phrases immediately after hearing them, enhancing your fluency and pronunciation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Several key structures and expressions emerge throughout the conversation that are valuable for learners:

  • "What is Black Friday?" - This question format is essential for asking about definitions and explanations.
  • "You should buy a laptop." - The modal verb "should" is used here to express recommendations or advice, a common structure in everyday conversation.
  • "If you want a new laptop, then study hard." - This sentence exemplifies the use of conditional clauses, which are vital for expressing cause-and-effect relationships in English.
  • "Please tell your parents." - Polite requests are made using “please” followed by the verb, a structure learners should practice for effective communication.

Incorporating these structures into your everyday conversations will enhance your ability to complete tasks, especially relevant for those preparing for exams such as the IELTS speaking practice.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you engage with this video, pay close attention to several tricky words and pronunciations:

  • "Black Friday" - Ensure you pronounce both words clearly, emphasizing the 'B' in Black and a sharp 'F' in Friday.
  • "Laptop" - Watch out for the blending of syllables; many learners tend to rush this word. Practice saying it slowly at first, then gradually increase speed.
  • "Academic results" - Here, be mindful of the vowels; practice the rhythm and stress to improve your natural flow.

Utilizing this video not only sharpens your listening skills but also provides an excellent opportunity to engage in shadow speech, making it a fruitful activity in your journey to learn English with YouTube. Repetition and practice will ultimately solidify your pronunciation and fluency!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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