Shadowing Practice: 05 The enormous Turnip [ Easy story House ] 영어 동화 애니메이션 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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The enormous turnip.
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Grandpa and Grandma have a big garden.
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They are gardeners.
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One day, Grandpa plants a seed.
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He plants a turnip seed.
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Grandpa says, "Grow turnip grow.
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Grow sweet and grow big." The turnip grows sweet.
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The turnip grows big too.
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The turnip is enormous.
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Grandpa is happy.
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He is very happy.
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It's time for lunch.
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Grandpa is hungry.
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He pulls the turnip.
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He says, The turnip doesn't move.
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Then, Grandpa has an idea.
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He calls Grandma.
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"Grandma, come and help me !" Grandpa shouts,
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"One, two, three, pull !" Grandma pulls Grandpa.
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Grandpa pulls the turnip.
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They say, "Heave ho!
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Heave ho !" and pull.
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The turnip doesn't move.
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Then grandma has an idea.
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She calls her granddaughter.
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"Granddaughter, come and help us !" Grandpa shouts.
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"One, two, three, pull !" The granddaughter pulls grandma.
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Grandma pulls grandpa.
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Grandpa pulls the turnip.
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They say, "Heave, pull!
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Heave, pull !" They pull and pull.
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But the turnip doesn't move.
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Then, the granddaughter has an idea.
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She calls the dog.
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"Dog!
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Come and help us !" Grandpa shouts.
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"One, two, three, pull !" The dog pulls the granddaughter.
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The granddaughter pulls Grandma.
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Grandma pulls Grandpa.
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Grandpa pulls the turnip.
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They say, "Heave ho!
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Heave ho !" They pull and pull.
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But still, the turnip doesn't move.
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Then, the dog has an idea.
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It calls the cat.
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"Cat, come and help us !" "One,
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two, three, pull !" The cat pulls the dog.
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The dog pulls the granddaughter.
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The granddaughter pulls grandma.
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Grandma pulls grandpa.
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Grandpa pulls the turnip.
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They say, "Heave ho!
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Heave ho !" They pull and pull and pull.
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But still, the turnip doesn't move.
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Then, the cat has an idea.
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It calls the mouse.
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Mouse, come and help us!
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So, Grandpa shouts again.
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One, two, three, pull!
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The mouse pulls the cat.
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The cat pulls the dog.
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The dog pulls the granddaughter.
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The granddaughter pulls grandma.
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Grandma pulls Grandpa.
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Grandpa pulls the turnip.
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They all say, "Heave ho!
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Heave ho !" They pull and pull and pull and...
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whoosh!
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The turnip flies out of the ground.
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They all say Hurrah!
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Grandpa says The enormous turnip is out!
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Grandma says Let's eat it!
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She makes turnip soup.
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Grandpa, Grandma, the granddaughter, the dog, the cat, and the mouse eat together.
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The enormous turnip is delicious.
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About This Lesson
In this engaging lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through the delightful story of "The Enormous Turnip." This simple yet captivating tale features a charming narrative that encourages teamwork and persistence. As you listen to the story, you'll focus on improving your English pronunciation and fluency. The repetition in the dialogue will help reinforce your language skills, making this a perfect opportunity to use the shadowing technique to enhance your speaking abilities.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Turnip: A root vegetable that grows underground.
- Gardener: A person who tends a garden.
- Plant: To put seeds or plants in the ground to grow.
- Heave ho: A phrase used to motivate a collective effort in pulling something.
- Pull: To exert force on something to move it towards oneself.
- Enormous: Very large or huge.
- Idea: A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this lesson, use the shadowing technique while listening to "The Enormous Turnip." Follow these practice tips to enhance your experience:
- Listen Actively: Pay close attention to the intonation and pronunciation of the characters in the story. This is crucial for improving your English pronunciation.
- Repeat After the Speaker: As you listen, pause the video at convenient moments to repeat phrases aloud. This will help reinforce the rhythm and flow of the dialogue.
- Focus on Speed: Take your time at first, but gradually try to match the speed of the speakers. The storytelling in this video is friendly and clear, making it suitable for practicing your shadow speech.
- Use a Mirror: Practice in front of a mirror to observe your mouth movements and expressions. This visual feedback can greatly aid your shadow speaking skills.
- Record Yourself: Capture your voice as you practice. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas where you can improve your pronunciation and fluency.
By consistently applying these tips, you'll find that your English speaking and listening abilities will improve significantly, making you more confident in your language skills.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.