Pratica di Shadowing: The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level) - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

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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.

Contesto e Sfondo

Il video "The Treehouse Story" è una storia semplice in inglese, progettata per coloro che stanno imparando la lingua a un livello A2. I protagonisti, Peter ed Emma, parlano della costruzione di una casetta sugli alberi, un argomento che suscita entusiasmo e nostalgia, evocando il desiderio di avventure infantili. Il dialogo tra i personaggi è ricco di domande e risposte, creando un'atmosfera interattiva e coinvolgente che facilita la comprensione per gli apprendisti di inglese. L'uso di vocaboli semplici e costruzioni frasali basilari rende questo video ideale per la pratica della conversazione in inglese.

Le 5 Frasi Chiave per la Comunicazione Quotidiana

  • “Is it another robot?” - “È un altro robot?”
  • “Wow. That looks amazing.” - “Wow. Sembra incredibile.”
  • “Can we have one?” - “Possiamo averne una?”
  • “We can build it together.” - “Possiamo costruirla insieme.”
  • “Why does it need a ladder?” - “Perché ha bisogno di una scala?”

Queste frasi non solo sono utili per comprendere la storia, ma possono anche essere integrate nella tua pratica di conversazione in inglese quotidiana.

Guida Passo-Passo al Shadowing

Utilizzare la tecnica dello shadowing può notevolmente migliorare la pronuncia inglese e la fluidità. Ecco una guida passo-passo per affrontare il video:

  1. Ascolta attentamente: Guarda il video una prima volta senza interrompere. Concentrati sulla pronuncia e sul ritmo dei dialoghi.
  2. Segui il video: Ripeti la sezione del dialogo mentre il video è in riproduzione. Prova a imitare l’intonazione e la cadenza dei personaggi.
  3. Rallenta se necessario: Se hai difficoltà, utilizza la funzione di rallentamento del video. Questo ti aiuterà a seguire meglio le frasi.
  4. Pratica con gli shadowspeak: Dopo aver memorizzato alcune frasi chiave, prova a utilizzare le stesse strutture in contesti diversi, ampliando il tuo vocabolario.
  5. Registrati: Fai una registrazione della tua pratica. Ascoltarti ti aiuterà a identificare aree di miglioramento nella tua pronuncia.

Implementare queste tecniche di shadowing in inglese nella tua routine ti permetterà di sviluppare una maggiore confidenza nell'uso dell'inglese parlato.

Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?

Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.