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Les maken...
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CAFÉ!
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CAFÉ!
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CAFÉ!
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NATURA CEREAIS What is this?
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It's like food in medieval prison.
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It's cereal.
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It's really cereal.
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What's the problem with the Smash Mellons?
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I read the nutritional book.
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It's so bad that when they're 13 years old, they're going to beat their gourd.
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At least the mascot doesn't look like a cowboy with high pressure.
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Please, Sra.
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Mamãe, this cereal is so gross that if it was a movie, it would be dinamarquês.
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Sinto muito.
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Os Smash Mellons vão para o lixo e acabou.
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O quê?
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Obrigado, mãe, por ter coragem de nos dizer não às vezes.
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Um dia vou me lembrar de momentos como esse dizer...
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Eu tive uma boa mãe.
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Oh, filhinhos, amo vocês.
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Legal, o que tem aí?
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Não muito.
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E você?
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Okay, I don't think we'll see the marshmallows anymore, so we'll enjoy these.
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How?
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We're exercising while we're eating, so the blood will go to the head and get a little bit of the sugar.
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You're feeling something?
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Just a reflux.
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If we're eating and we're going to the head to the head, the sugar will go to the brain faster.
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It's not going to go.
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We're eating by the eye, and it's a bit more close to the brain, so the sugar will make a effect faster.
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We have to use it?
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No, Bobo, this way.
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You can feel it?
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No. I'm too...
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This is incredible.
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Who invented it?
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People invent everything.
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Like in some place, a guy was sitting there and inventing bigots.
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So, one day, a guy made the ice cream on the ground and thought...
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Hey, this is a piece of ice cream.
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I should try it.
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Boom!
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He invented the cake.
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What did we invent?
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I don't know.
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I don't care if we do something in life.
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I don't think so.
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But they don't do anything ever.
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They live here.
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What's the sense of our life?
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I'll find it!
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I'll help!
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As soon as I find a way to get rid of these algemas and these things in my mouth.
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This is a big question.
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What's the sense of life?
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Who would like to answer this question?
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No one here, I'd better ask for it.
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Meninos, wait!
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I have a response!
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Meninos, I have a response!
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Wait!
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I have a response!
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Larry, what do you think is the sense of life?
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Hmm, work.
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It's important to be useful.
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Look at me.
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I have everything planned.
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I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up,
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I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up.
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I work the whole day, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home,
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I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home,
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I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home, I go home,
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I go home, I go home, I It's good for the others, because if you help someone, one day he can help another person,
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and the world will be a better place.
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Okay, we've finished your things.
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Now we're going to end with you.
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Please, let me help.
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Please, a little charity, help me.
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The charity starts at home.
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Where are we now?
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Mãe, what's the sense of life?
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This is a big deal.
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I think it should be.
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Destruir enemies, velos to your feet, and hear the less suffering of your women.
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Or having a family.
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It's almost the same thing.
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What's the sense of life?
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Well, I dedicate my life to love my feelings.
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A sensation of total satisfaction and pleasure is the most elevated way of existence.
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It looks like a excuse for you.
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It's more philosophical.
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You look philosophical with this toga.
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It's not a toga, it's a whole body.
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It's not a whole body, unfortunately.
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Ah, what?

Everyday Family Banter: A Real-Life Language Learning Moment

The video captures a lively conversation between kids and their mom about cereal, full of the kind of casual, unscripted dialogue you’d hear in real life. From complaining about gross food to brainstorming silly ideas, it’s packed with natural phrases that mirror how people actually speak—perfect for language learning. This isn’t just a cartoon scene; it’s a chance to practice understanding and using everyday English in context.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Add to Your Toolkit

  • "What's the problem with...": A common way to ask about issues, like "What's the problem with this cereal?"
  • "It's so [adjective] that...": Great for emphasizing a point, e.g., "It's so gross that if it was a movie, it would be terrible."
  • "At least...": Softens a complaint, like "At least the mascot doesn't look scary."
  • "I don't care if...": Expresses indifference, such as "I don't care if we do something in life."
  • "You're feeling something?": A casual way to check in, perfect for everyday chats.

These chunks are more than just words—they’re building blocks for natural speaking practice. Memorizing them helps you respond faster and sound more like a native.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Mimic the Energy!

The shadowing technique is a powerful way to boost pronunciation practice and fluency. Here’s your task: Watch the video clip, then hit pause after each line. Repeat the line out loud immediately, copying the tone, speed, and even the eye-rolling or sighs (yes, emotions matter!). Focus on phrases like "What is this? It's like food in medieval prison"—try to match the speaker’s frustration. Do this 3-5 times for the entire conversation. You’ll notice how your mouth and brain start to sync up, making it easier to use these phrases in real talks.

Shadowing isn’t just about repeating; it’s about feeling the language. By mimicking the dialogue, you’ll get better at understanding fast, casual speech and sounding more natural yourself. Ready to start? Hit play and let the practice begin!

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.