Pratique du Shadowing: Ryan & Yummy’s First Day at School | Easy English Listening Story (A1 Level) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Today is a very special day.
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It's the first day of school.
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Backpacks?
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Ready.
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Lunchboxes and water bottles?
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Ready.
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School uniforms and shoes?
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Ready.
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I hope everything goes smoothly today.
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Good morning, honey.
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Why did you wake up so early today?
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I'm excited and a little nervous.
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Nervous? But why?
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It's Yummy and Ryan's first day of school.
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Oh yes, our little kids are growing up.
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You prepared everything already?
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Yes, I checked three times.
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You're the best planner.
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I just want them to have a perfect day.
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They will.
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Everything is ready.
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Should I wake them up now?
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Yes, please.
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You go wake them up.
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I'll prepare breakfast.
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All right, let's make this a wonderful first day.
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Yes, let's do it.
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Good morning, sleepyheads.
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Hmm, five more minutes. Is it morning already?
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Yes, and it's a very special morning.
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Why is it special?
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It's your first day of school.
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Really?
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Today?
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Oh, I forgot.
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Come on, time to get up.
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I'm excited.
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Me too, but I'm also a little nervous.
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That's normal.
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Your mom and I felt the same when we were kids.
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Will we make new friends? Of course.
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You'll meet many new friends.
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Okay, I'm getting up now.
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Great.
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Go brush your teeth and wash your face.
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And then breakfast?
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Yes, mom is preparing a delicious breakfast.
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Yummy, let's go.
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First day of school, here we come. Where is my toothbrush?
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Here it is.
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Squeeze!
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Squeeze!
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Oh no!
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Too much toothpaste!
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Watch me gently squeeze.
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Now brush up and down and round and round.
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I'm brushing!
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Look at me!
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Don't forget your back teeth.
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Now rinse your mouth with water.
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Rinse and spit done.
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Kids, are you done?
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Come here.
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Time to get dressed.
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The uniforms are ready.
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We are coming right now, Mom.
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Here are your uniforms.
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Fresh and clean.
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Wow, they look so nice.
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Mine too.
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I like this shirt.
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Go ahead and get dressed quickly.
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Okay, Mom. Where are my socks?
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They're on the table next to you.
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Oh, I see them now.
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Mom, can you help me with my buttons?
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Of course, come here.
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There you go.
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All done.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Now wear your shoes.
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Okay, Mom.
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I'm ready.
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How do I look?
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You look very smart.
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I'm ready too.
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Wonderful.
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You both look perfect.
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I feel like a big girl now.
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Me too.
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Great.
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Now take your backpacks.
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I'm so excited for school.
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Me too.
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Let's go have breakfast.
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Breakfast is ready.
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Come and sit down.
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Wow, it smells delicious.
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I'm very hungry.
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Sit properly and start eating.
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Okay, Mom.
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You both look great in your uniforms.
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Thanks, Dad.
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We are ready for our first day.
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Here is your milk.
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Be careful, it's warm.
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Thank you, Mom.
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Eat well.
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You need energy for school.
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I'm a little nervous.
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That's okay.
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You will do great.
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Will you pick us up after school?
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Yes, we will be there on time.
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That makes me happy.
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Finish your breakfast, please.
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I'm almost done.
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Don't forget your lunchboxes and water bottles.
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I packed mine already.
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Mine too.
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Good job.
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After breakfast, we will leave for school. Are you both ready?
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Yes, Mom.
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I'm ready.
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Me too.
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Do you have your lunchboxes?
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Yes, it's in my hand.
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I'm holding mine too.
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And your water bottles?
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I have it right here.
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Mine is in my hand.
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Good.
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You are very responsible.
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Your shoes are on properly?
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Yes, Mom.
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My shoes are comfortable.
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Excellent.
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Don't forget to stay together at school.
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We will.
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I'm excited and a little nervous.
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That's normal.
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Just enjoy your day.
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Okay, let's go.
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It's time to leave.
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First day of school.
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Let's go.
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Come on, everyone.
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The car is ready.
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I'm excited.
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Me too.
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Hold your lunchboxes carefully.
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Okay, Mom.
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Okay, everyone.
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Get inside the car.
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Everyone buckled up?
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All set.
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Yes!
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Great.
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Let's go.
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I'm sitting by the window.
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I want to see the school first.
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You will see it soon.
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Look, there are many kids on the road.
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Yes, they are going to school too.
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I see a school bus.
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We are almost there.
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My heart is beating fast.
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Don't worry, it will be a wonderful day.
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First day of school, here we come.
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Look, we are here.
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Wow, this is our school?
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It's so big.
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Yes, this is your new school.
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I see many children.
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Okay, everyone.
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Let's get out of the car.
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I'm a little nervous.
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That's okay.
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We are right here with you.
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I think I will make new friends. Of course you will.
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Stay together and listen to your teacher.
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We will, Mom.
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I'm excited now.
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That's the spirit.
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Come on, it's time to go inside.
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First day of school.
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Let's go.
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Good morning.
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Welcome to school.
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Good morning.
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It's their first day.
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That's wonderful.
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What are your names?
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My name is Ryan, and I'm Yummy.
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Nice to meet you both.
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Please take care of them.
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Don't worry.
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They are in good hands.
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Mom, will you come back soon?
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Yes, we will pick you up after school.
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Okay, Mom.
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Come with me, children.
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Bye, Mom.
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Bye, Dad.
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Have a great day.
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Learn new things and have fun.
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We will.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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This way, please.
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This is your classroom.
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Come inside.
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Wow, there are so many desks.
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And colorful pictures on the wall.
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You can sit here together.
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Okay.
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I like this classroom.
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Class, we have two new friends today.
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Hello.
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Hello.
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Hi, everyone.
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Okay, please take your seats now.
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Okay.
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Let's start our day.
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Our kids are growing up so fast.
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Yes, it's a big day for them.
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They look happy and confident.
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I think they will have a wonderful first day.
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Ryan and Yummy have started their school journey today.
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They are excited, a little nervous, and ready to learn.
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What will happen next?
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Will they make new friends?
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Join us in the next part to see their first day at school.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

This engaging story featuring Ryan and Yummy on their first day of school offers an excellent opportunity for English learners to practice speaking in a realistic context. The excitement and nervousness expressed by the characters resonate well with anyone who has experienced a similar situation, making it relatable and easy to connect with. By listening to this video, you can enhance your shadow speech abilities, where you repeat phrases immediately after hearing them, mimicking the speaker's intonation and stress patterns. This practice is crucial not only for building fluency but also for improving your overall speaking confidence.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In this transcript, several grammatical structures and expressions can help you in everyday conversation:

  • “I hope everything goes smoothly today.” - This sentence is a great example of using the simple present tense to express wishes or hopes. It teaches learners how to articulate positive expectations.
  • “Will we make new friends?” - The use of “will” here indicates future intentions or predictions, which is essential in conversations about upcoming events.
  • “That’s normal.” - This simple yet reassuring phrase can be a useful response in various scenarios, particularly when comforting someone.
  • “Time to get up.” - This phrase demonstrates the common way to instruct someone to wake up, useful in everyday interactions.

By practicing these expressions through shadow speak, you can significantly enhance your conversational skills and feel more prepared to engage in similar discussions.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the video, pay close attention to certain words and phrases that may pose pronunciation challenges:

  • “Special” - Many English learners struggle with the vowel sounds in this word. Practicing it in the context of the sentence will help solidify correct pronunciation.
  • “Excited” and “nervous” - These adjectives have similar stress patterns but different vowel sounds; thus, practicing them in a sentence can clarify their pronunciation.
  • “Breakfast” - This word often trips up learners because of the combination of consonants and the second syllable stress. Shadowing this term while mimicking the original speaker can improve your English pronunciation.

Listening and repeating phrases from the video can help you improve English pronunciation and develop a better ear for intonation. Additionally, utilizing resources like learn English with YouTube videos will provide you with ample opportunities to practice in an engaging manner.

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.