Shadowing Practice: 12. Dad - Enghlish For Kids - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, I'm Teacher Aaron.
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Welcome to my story time.
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Today our story is Dad.
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Boys and girls, look at the picture.
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What can you see?
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I can see a man.
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I can see a boy.
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And I can see a girl.
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Man, boy, girl.
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Friends, today our story is Dad.
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Dad is driving.
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Boys and girls, what can you see?
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I can see a car.
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C-A-R, car.
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Dad is cooking.
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Friends, can you see something red?
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Yes, I can see a teapot.
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I can see a red teapot.
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Dad is singing.
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La la la la.
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Boys and girls, do you like to sing?
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I do.
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La la la la la.
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Dad is running.
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Friends, how many trees can you see?
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I can see one, two, three, four, five.
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Five trees.
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I can see five trees.
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Dad is digging.
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Boys and girls, what color is dad's shirt?
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Yes, it's orange.
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I can see an orange shirt.
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Dad is writing.
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Friends, can you see a fruit?
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F-R-U-I-T.
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Fruit.
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I can.
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I can see apples.
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Dad is painting.
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Boys and girls, what is Dad painting?
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Very good.
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Dad is painting a window.
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Window, window, a window.
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Dad is painting a window.
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Dad is hiding.
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Boys and girls, where is Dad?
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Yes, Dad is behind the tree.
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Potato is behind the tree too.
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Potato is my dog.
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I'm Teacher Erin.
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I hope you have a wonderful day.
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Thank you for reading the story with me today.
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I'll see you very soon.
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Take care.
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Bye for now.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking with the story "Dad." This engaging narrative introduces essential vocabulary related to family activities and encourages children to visualize actions and objects. By participating in this lesson, you'll enhance your abilities in speaking fluently and expressing ideas clearly. The activities featured will help you gain confidence in everyday English conversation, making it an excellent resource for those preparing for tasks such as the IELTS speaking practice section.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Dad - A term for father; the central figure in this story.
  • Car - C-A-R; an essential object in transportation.
  • Teapot - A pot for brewing tea, noted for its vibrant red color.
  • Fruit - F-R-U-I-T; mentioned with examples like apples.
  • Window - An opening in a wall for light, which Dad is painting.
  • Running - An action illustrating physical activity.
  • Hiding - An exciting action where Dad is concealed behind a tree.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, utilize the shadowing technique. This method involves listening carefully to Teacher Aaron's delivery and then mimicking his speech exactly as he says it. Focus on the rhythm and intonation of his voice. Start by playing the video at a slower speed if needed, making it easier to catch every word. This is especially useful for those looking to improve English pronunciation as you repeat phrases after hearing them. Aim to shadow sentences directly after they are spoken, which will help reinforce your memory and enhance your fluency.

Consider reading along with the transcript while watching the video. This dual engagement can significantly improve your ability to connect spoken language to written words. To make this practice more effective, break the lesson into segments, focusing on one activity at a time, like Dad driving, cooking, or running. This approach mirrors techniques often used in IELTS speaking practice and can give you the confidence needed for real-world conversations.

Finally, incorporate these key words into your daily practice and use them in sentences. This targeted practice increases vocabulary retention and offers a structured path to becoming a more proficient English speaker. Utilize this storytelling format regularly on a shadowing site or during personal study sessions to enhance your learning experience.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.