Shadowing Practice: 2 Rex - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, I'm Teacher Eric.
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Welcome to my story time.
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Boys and girls, do you like big animals?
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I like big animals.
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Today, our story is about a very big animal.
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Our story is Rex.
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Boys and girls, look at the picture.
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What kind of animal is Rex?
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Yes, very good.
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Rex is a dinosaur.
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Roar!
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A dinosaur.
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I like dinosaurs.
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Today our story is Rex.
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I like to swing.
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Boys and girls, do you like to swing?
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Yes, you do.
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Where can you swing?
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You can swing on the playground.
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I like to run.
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Boys and girls, can you run fast like Rex?
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Yes, I think you can.
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You can run very fast.
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I like to climb.
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Friends, can you climb?
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Yes, you can.
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Can you climb a tree?
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Yes, you can.
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I like to hang.
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Boys and girls, is Rex scared?
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Uh-uh, no. Rex isn't scared.
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Rex is very happy.
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I like to jump.
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Boys and girls, can you jump?
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Yes, you can.
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What animals can jump?
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Yes, a frog can jump.
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A kangaroo can jump.
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Can a panda jump?
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No way!
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I like to slide.
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Boys and girls, what color is the slide?
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Yes, very good.
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The slide is red.
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R-E-D.
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Red.
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I like to ride.
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Friends, what is Rex doing?
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Yes, Rex is riding a bicycle.
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Boys and girls, can you ride a bicycle too?
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Yes, yes you can.
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I like to swim.
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Boys and girls, where is Rex swimming?
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Yes, that's right.
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Rex is swimming in the swimming pool.
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I like swimming.
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Do you like swimming too?
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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.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "2 Rex" 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.