Pratique du Shadowing: The Fox and The Crow丨Fairy Tales丨Bedtime Stories for Kids in English - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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The Fox and the Crow Early in the morning, the fox is walking through the woods.
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He is very hungry and looking for something to eat.
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He sees a crow sitting on the highest branch of a tree, holding a piece of cheese in her beak.
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Hmm, I love cheese!
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thinks the fox.
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I think I've found my breakfast!
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But how can I get the cheese?
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He thinks and thinks, then comes up with a clever idea.
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I will make her talk.
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He sits at the bottom of the tree and looks up at the crow.
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Good morning, Miss Crow.
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It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
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He says.
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The crow looks at the fox but says nothing.
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I said good morning.
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Did you hear me?
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Maybe you can't hear me up there.
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Asks the fox.
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The crow is suspicious.
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She holds the cheese tightly in her beak and remains silent.
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Hmm, this isn't easy, thinks the fox.
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But he doesn't give up and smiles at the crow.
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You know, Miss Crow, you really are the most beautiful bird in the world.
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The fox slyly says, Your feathers are so shiny, your eyes are so intelligent, your beak is so, um, pointy.
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Everything about you is perfect.
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Still, the crow says nothing.
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So the fox continues.
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Tell me, Miss Crow, is your voice also wonderful?
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I've heard you have the most enchanting voice.
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Please sing for me.
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Just one song.
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Then I can tell everyone that you are truly the most incredible bird.
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In fact, the queen of all birds.
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This makes the crow feel happy.
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She wants everyone to know she has a beautiful voice.
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She wants everyone to know she is the queen of all birds.
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She gives a little smile, then a big smile.
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Then she opens her mouth to sing her best song for the fox.
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An...
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Plot.
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The cheese falls out of her beak and right into the fox's mouth.
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He swallows it in one gulp.
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Mmm, thank you for the delicious breakfast, Miss Crow.
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Laughs the fox as he walks away.
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Have a lovely day.
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Meanwhile, the crow angrily flaps her wings in the tree, saying, That sneaky fox.
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Next time, I will protect my cheese better.
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That's the end of story.

About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson based on the fairy tale "The Fox and The Crow," learners will practice their English speaking skills in a fun and interactive way. The story features a sly fox and a clever crow, providing an excellent opportunity to explore themes of persuasion and wit. Through shadowing the dialogue, students will focus on enhancing their vocabulary, improving English pronunciation, and mastering the nuances of spoken English. By the end of this lesson, you will not only understand the story but also feel more confident in using expressive language in your own conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Hungry - Feeling the need for food.
  • Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses or mind.
  • Delicious - Tasting very good; highly enjoyable.
  • Sly - Clever in a misleading way.
  • Enchanted - Filled with delight or charm.
  • Queen of all birds - A title suggesting the crow is exceptional.
  • Fall out - To drop from a position.
  • Protect - To keep safe from harm or danger.

Practice Tips

To maximize your English speaking practice with this story, try a few effective shadowing techniques. Start by listening carefully to the dialogue at a comfortable pace. Since the video has varying speeds, practice shadowspeak by repeating phrases just after you hear them. This will help you catch the intonation and rhythm of natural speech.

Following each section of the story, pause the video and repeat key phrases aloud. This method enhances your ability to improve English pronunciation by allowing you to focus on mouth movements and voice modulation. If you feel unsure about certain words, use a shadowing app to slow down the playback speed, which can give you more time to articulate.Shadowing is particularly useful for grasping the subtleties in the fox's persuasive tone and the crow's defensive silence. Consistent practice will make you more comfortable with spontaneous speech.

Finally, consider recording yourself while practicing. Listening back will help you identify areas for improvement, making your journey toward fluency more effective. Remember, practice makes perfect, and each session brings you closer to mastery!

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.