Pratique du Shadowing: The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Build your dream treehouse.
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Easy to set up.
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Safe and strong.
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Dad!
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Dad!
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Come here!
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Look!
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What is it, Peter?
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Is it another robot?
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No. It's a house?
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On a tree?
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Wow.
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That looks amazing.
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Can we have one?
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Emma, have you seen this?
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Seen what?
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Strong wood.
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Easy tools.
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Fun for the whole family.
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It's big.
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It's a tree house.
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We can sleep there.
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Sleep?
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On a tree?
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Yes, with a blanket.
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I always wanted one when I was a kid.
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I know.
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Oh.
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What?
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It's very expensive.
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And it's not just a toy.
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Well, dreams are not cheap.
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David.
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I'm joking.
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Mostly.
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We can build it together.
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What are you talking about?
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A treehouse. On a tree?
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Yes.
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Men are just big kids.
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Hey, big kids can build things.
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Please?
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Please?
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Okay.
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But we do this together and safely.
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Yes! Can I help? Of course. Is that the ladder?
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Yes.
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And this is the window.
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Why does it need a ladder? Because it's high.
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Good question.
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The ladder helps us go up safely. Is it strong?
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It has to be.
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Strong things keep us safe.
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Treehouse kit.
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They're bigger than I thought.
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You said it would be small.
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I may have said medium.
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What's inside?
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Tools, wood, screws.
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What is a screw?
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It holds things together so they don't fall.
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Like glue?
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Stronger than glue.
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What is that?
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A hammer. Can I try?
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You can hold it.
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I will use it.
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Anna, you can put the pillows here.
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Why do we paint the wood?
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To protect it from rain.
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So it stays longer?
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Yes. Can I draw here?
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Yes.
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Make it yours. Is it heavy?
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Yes, hold tight.
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Slowly, no rush.
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Okay, moment of truth.
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It holds!
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It's real!
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You did a good job.
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It's beautiful!
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I think this room is mine.
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No, it's mine.
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Where is my room?
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We share.
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It's more fun.
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This tree feels different now.
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Let's go down for now.
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Building this house made me very hungry.
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Can we sleep here tonight?
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Maybe.
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Dad?
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Dad?
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Is it morning already?
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Listen.
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That's better than an alarm.
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There's something outside.
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Mom, Anna?
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It's a bird. And a nest. Did we scare them?
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No. They came because it feels safe.
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Can they stay?
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This is their home too.
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I won't touch it.
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Looks like we have neighbors.
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Why do we give them water?
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Everyone needs water.
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Even birds.
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Like this?
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Yes.
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Slowly.
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We are helping.
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That's right. Is this okay here?
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It's perfect.
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Why do more birds come?
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Because they see others feel safe. So, safety grows?
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Yes, it does. Did you see that?
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They like it here.
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It looks different now.
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It feels alive.
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Yes.
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The area has animals, some rare trees.
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I don't care about birds.
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This project will make money.
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Start the survey!
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A new entertainment resort may come to the area. That forest… It's close.
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Is that our forest?
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Let's go and see tomorrow.
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Thank you.
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Why are there signs?
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They are measuring.
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Does that mean they will cut it?
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It means someone wants to change it.
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What about the birds?
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We will find a way.
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That's strange.
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What is it?
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These signs don't match.
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What do you mean?
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This map says protected area.
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So they can't build here?
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They shouldn't.
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Then why are they here?
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We should keep this.
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We're talking to people nearby.
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There may be changes to the forest.
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I heard something on the news.
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We're trying to understand it.
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Hello, I wanted to talk about the forest.
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I'm busy, sorry.
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We live nearby.
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We're asking neighbors about the forest.
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I understand.
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I don't know yet.
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That's okay. Are you sad?
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A little.
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What are you thinking?
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What if we do something?
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Something like what?
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So people can see it.
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See what?
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Why this place is special.
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You're up early again.
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I couldn't sleep.
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Are you thinking about the forest?
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If they cut the trees, the birds will go.
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They will be scared.
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I don't want them to lose their home.
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Me neither.
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They start the survey today.
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That's fast.
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Mom, can I show you something? Of course.
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If people see this, maybe they will understand.
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You care very deeply.
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But they didn't listen before.
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Maybe they didn't see yet.
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Then we help them see.
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Okay.
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Let's try. Is this the roof?
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Yes.
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This is a nail.
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It keeps things together.
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Is it strong?
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Yes.
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The birds need to feel safe.
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Okay, one is ready.
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Should I paint it soft?
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Yes, so they don't feel scared.
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We're not asking for money.
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We just want to protect the forest.
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It's hard to stop big plants.
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It's harder to lose what we love.
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Mom, look!
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They're beautiful.
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I haven't seen this many birds in years.
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Save our forest. Is it okay?
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It's clear and kind.
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Sometimes clear is stronger than loud.
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Can we give them out tomorrow?
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Yes.
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Together.
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What is that sound?
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Birds.
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Can we go closer?
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They are not afraid.
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Maybe we forgot how to be outside.
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Please read this.
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My daughter loves birds.
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My kids play here.
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This place is peaceful.
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We don't want to fight.
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We want to protect our home.
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They're here.
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Mom.
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This area is under construction.
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Please move away.
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Maybe we should go.
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Please stop.
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You need to leave.
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We have permission.
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This is our forest.
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Our children play here.
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The birds live here.
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My kids come here every day.
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This place is important.
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Keep moving!
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They live here!
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Mom, I'm scared.
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Stop!
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Sir, there are people.
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This is legal.
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We are building for progress.
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That's the mayor.
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Stop everything.
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Now.
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This project… …is cancelled.
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We have evidence.
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This forest is protected land.
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You're right.
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This is the mayor.
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Stop the project immediately.
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Yes, all machines leave the area.
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They're safe!
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Yes.
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My son smiled today.
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He did?
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Yes.
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The birds helped.
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Thank you.
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Sometimes we forget what matters.
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You did the right thing.
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I was scared.
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So was I.
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But I'm glad we tried.
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Trying matters.
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This house is special.
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It changed more than us.
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It brought people together.
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Sometimes a small idea can change many things.
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When we care and when we stand together, we can protect what we love.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking with the video "The Treehouse Story" provides an engaging context for learners at the A2 level. This story not only captures the imagination with its childhood memories of building treehouses but also facilitates the use of everyday conversational phrases. By shadowing the dialogues, learners can enhance their speaking abilities while embracing a fun and relatable theme.

Using a shadowing app or shadow speech method, you can imitate the speakers as they interact. This approach allows you to develop pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm in your speech. Engaging in this type of practice creates a strong foundation for effective communication, making it easier to express desires and ask questions—skills that are vital in daily conversations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Within the dialogue, several grammatical structures and expressions stand out, enriching the learner’s understanding of English. Here are a few key examples:

  • Imperatives for Requests: "Please? Please?" shows how to make polite requests. This is critical in everyday interactions.
  • Present Continuous Tense: Phrases like "I’m joking" and "Is that the ladder?" highlight the function of the present continuous tense in expressing ongoing actions or states.
  • Usage of Questions for Clarification: The question "Why does it need a ladder?" is an excellent example of how to seek information, essential for effective dialogue.
  • Descriptive Language: Words like "strong" and "amazing" serve to enhance descriptions and feelings, making conversations more vivid.

Understanding and practicing these structures can significantly boost your communication skills, making it easy to "learn English with YouTube" and engage in meaningful exchanges.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you listen and repeat the dialogues, you may encounter some pronunciation challenges. Pay close attention to the following:

  • Treehouse: The word "treehouse" may be pronounced quickly, causing it to sound like one word. Practice separating the sounds: tree and house.
  • Expensive: This word is often mispronounced, so focus on the syllables: ex-pens-ive. The 'x' sound can be tricky.
  • Together: The way this word flows in conversation can be challenging; ensure you are enunciating the 'g' clearly, as it can blend into other sounds.

Utilizing a shadowing site allows you to mimic these pronunciations effectively, ensuring clarity in your speech. By integrating these efforts into your learning routine, you can develop confidence and precision in English communication.

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.