Pratique du Shadowing: Clever Monkey and The Foolish Crocodile | English Stories For Kids | BebeGenie - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Hello little kiddos!
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I am your magical friend, Baby Jimmy!
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Welcome to our channel!
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The Monkey and the Crocodile Once upon a time,
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there was a mighty river in the middle of a dense forest.
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An old crocodile lived in the river.
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He had grown too weak and tired to hunt like he used to.
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One day, feeling very hungry,
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he thought, It's too hard for me to go on land and catch food.
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Maybe I should try to catch some fish in the river.
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I'm so hungry.
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When the crocodile tried to catch a fish,
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it slipped right out of his grasp.
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Feeling tired and disappointed, he decided to rest under a tree by the riverbank.
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Up in the tree, a monkey was sitting on a branch, happily eating berries.
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The crocodile saw the monkey and asked,
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Oh, dear monkey, what are you eating?
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Could you share some with me?
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Please, I'm very hungry.
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Monkey replied, These are berries.
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They're really sweet.
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You can have some.
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The crocodile tasted the berries and replied,
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Oh, yes, they are really sweet.
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Thank you very much.
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I was quite hungry and you helped me.
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You are extremely kind.
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I would be delighted to have an awesome friend like you.
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Looking at the crocodile's happiness,
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he further said, We are now friends.
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I reside in this tree.
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So if you're feeling hungry,
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you can come here and I'll feed you the nicest berries I can get.
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The crocodile came to the tree each day,
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and the monkey would feed him berries.
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They had a lot of fun together and became close friends.
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The crocodile would play along with the monkey on the land.
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And other times, the monkey would sit on the crocodile's back and they ride around the river.
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One day, the crocodile said,
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My body, I'd like my wife to taste these delicious berries.
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Can you please give me some berries to take home?
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I'll take some right away,
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the monkey said, cheerfully gathering the berries and offering them to the crocodile.
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The crocodile delivered the berries to his wife,
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who lived on the other side of the river.
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Luke, my sweetheart, I've brought you some luscious berries.
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My friend, the monkey, sent them for you.
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Oh, these fruits are incredibly sweet.
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But my darling husband, how long can you subsist on berries?
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If these berries are so delicious and the monkey eats them every day,
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imagine how sweet a monkey must be.
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Yes, yes.
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He's incredibly nice.
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He eats and shares them with me every single day.
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His wife said, If the berries are as good,
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think how sweet the monkey's heart could be.
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And I haven't eaten meat in quite a while.
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Could you get me his heart?
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The crocodile was shocked.
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What?
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Are you serious?
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Why should I do it?
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The monkey is my pal.
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I cannot harm him.
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If I give you his heart, he'll die.
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He He fed me when I was starving.
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How can you kill him?
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I don't want to hear any excuses.
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I want my monkey's heart.
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Bring it to me or I'll harm myself.
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Yelled the wife.
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The poor crocodile felt trapped and confused.
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After much hesitation, he went to the monkey and tried to convince him to visit his home.
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Dear monkey, my wife is so delighted with the berries that she's invited you to our house for dinner.
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Please come and join us for a meal.
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Oh, that's wonderful.
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Let's go.
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The monkey agreed and they set off together.
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As they traveled cheerfully, the monkey asked,
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Friend, what will your wife be cooking for us?
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You love bananas, right?
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She's going to bake fresh banana bread and whip up some delicious cookies just for you.
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Ha ha ha ha!
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That sounds amazing!
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I can't wait!
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It's going to be a real feast!
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Said the monkey, already excited.
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Seeing his friend's joy, the crocodile began to feel guilty and decided to confess.
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Dear Monkey, I need to tell you something.
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My wife wants to eat your heart.
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Please forgive me, but she says she'll fall seriously ill if she doesn't get it.
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During this, the clever monkey quickly came up with a plan.
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Oh, I see.
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No problem, my friend.
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But why didn't you tell me earlier?
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We monkeys keep our hearts safely in the trees.
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We'll need to go back to the tree to get mine.
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Let's head back right away.
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Oh, how foolish of me.
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Now we have to go back.
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Let's hurry and get your heart.
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If we show up without it,
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my wife might get very angry and eat my heart.
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The crocodile quickly turned around and headed back to the tree.
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As soon as they reached the riverbank,
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the monkey swiftly climbed up to the tree and said, You silly crocodile!
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Who can live without their heart?
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I helped you as a friend and shared my food with you.
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And this is how you repay me?
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You are a selfish guy.
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You'll never get my heart.
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And you won't get any more berries either.
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Leave now!
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The clever monkey used his wits to save his life,
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while the crocodile, because of his selfishness,
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lost both the true friend and the sweet berries.
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Moral of the story, never trick your friends who help you,
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or you'll lose the good people who care about you.
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Thank you for watching this video.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the story of "Clever Monkey and The Foolish Crocodile" provides an excellent opportunity for English learners to practice their speaking skills. This video not only captures attention with its charming storyline but also allows viewers to immerse themselves in conversational English. As you listen to the characters' dialogue, try mimicking their speech using the shadow speak technique. By repeating phrases and sentences, you get to enhance your fluency while picking up on natural speech patterns.

Practicing with this video can help you develop essential speaking skills needed for IELTS speaking practice. The playful interaction between the monkey and crocodile exemplifies casual conversation, making it ideal for learners eager to improve their communicative abilities in everyday situations. Additionally, since the story conveys themes of friendship and kindness, it offers contextual understanding that makes vocabulary easier to remember.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the transcript, several key structures emerge that are beneficial for learners:

  • Requesting Help: Phrases like “Could you share some with me?” and “Can you please give me some berries?” are polite ways to ask for assistance. Practice these structures to soften your requests in conversation.
  • Expressing Gratitude: The monkey uses expressions such as “Thank you very much” to convey appreciation. Incorporating gratitude into your speech can help foster positive interactions.
  • Descriptive Language: The use of adjectives like “sweet” and “delicious” enhances the narrative. Learning how to describe items effectively can significantly enrich your vocabulary and expressive skills.

These expressions exemplify how to structure requests and convey emotions, which are crucial aspects of effective communication in English.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with the video, watch out for tricky pronunciation aspects:

  • “Crocodile” vs. “Croc-o-dile”: This word can sometimes be pronounced incorrectly, so breaking it down into syllables can help. Focus on letting the 'o' sound in the second syllable roll smoothly into the 'dile'.
  • “Berries”: Ensure you pronounce the double 'r' correctly, as it can be easy to either elongate or shorten this sound. Listen carefully to the story's pronunciation to avoid this common trap.
  • Vowel Sounds: Words like “sweet” and “tasty” have vowel sounds that may differ from those in your native language. Pay close attention to these pronunciations, as they can enhance your overall speaking clarity.

Utilizing the shadowing technique with this video allows you to hone your pronunciation along with your speaking skills, fostering a more natural conversational flow.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.

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