Shadowing Practice: 13 At The Zoo - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, I'm Teacher Erin.
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Welcome to my story time.
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Today our story is at the zoo.
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Boys and girls, look at the picture.
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What can you see?
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Very good.
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I can see a boy.
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I I can see a girl and I can see a pink bird.
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What is it?
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It's a flamingo.
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Boys and girls, let's go to the zoo.
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Today our story is at the zoo.
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We can see a monkey.
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Boys and girls, what do monkeys love to eat?
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Yes, monkeys love bananas.
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We can see a snake.
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Boys and girls, can a snake run fast?
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No, a snake cannot run.
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Can you run fast?
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Yes, I think you can.
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We can see a bear.
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Boys and girls, is a bear big or small?
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Big or small?
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Yes, very good.
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The bear is big.
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B-I-G, big.
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We can see a lion roar.
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Friends, how many eyes does the lion have?
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Super duper, the lion has two eyes.
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One, two.
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Two big eyes.
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We can see an elephant.
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Boys and girls, where is the elephant?
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The elephant is in the grass.
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G-R-A-S-S.
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The elephant is eating grass.
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We can see a giraffe.
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Friends, is the giraffe tall or short?
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Tall or short?
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Very good.
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The giraffe is tall.
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Very tall.
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We can see a zebra.
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Boys and girls, what color is the zebra?
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That's right.
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The zebra is black and white.
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We can see a bird.
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Look at the bird's mouth.
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Is the mouth long or short?
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Yes, the mouth is long.
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Very long.
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Boys and girls, do you like the zoo?
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I love the zoo.
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And I like all of you.
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I'm Teacher Aaron.
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Thank you for reading a story with me today.
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I hope you have a wonderful day.
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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

You're practicing English with "13 At The Zoo" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.