Shadowing Practice: 48 At School - Heinemann GK - 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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Boys and girls, do you like school?
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Yes, me too.
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I love school.
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Today, our story is at the school.
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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 crayon.
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I can see many crayons.
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I can see a blue, green, yellow, and brown crayons.
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I can see the crayons at the school.
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I like to read at school.
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Boys and girls, what is the boy reading?
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Yes, the boy is reading a book.
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I like to write at school.
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Friends, what is the boy writing?
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Yes, very good.
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The boy is writing a letter.
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L-E-T-T-E-R A letter.
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I like to build at school.
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Boys and girls, what is the boy playing with?
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That's right, the boy is playing with blocks.
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B-L-O-C-K-S.
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Blocks.
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I like to cut at school.
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Friends, what is the boy cutting with?
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The boy is cutting with scissors.
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Scissors.
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Scissors.
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I like to draw at school.
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Boys and girls, is the boy drawing with a pencil?
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No, he isn't.
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Is the boy drawing with a crayon?
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Yes, he is.
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I like to paint at school.
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Boys and girls, look at the picture.
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What is the boy painting?
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What can I see?
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I can see a house.
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I can see a tree.
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I can see a cloud.
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and I can see the sun.
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I like to play at school.
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Boys and girls, where is the boy?
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Yes, the boy is on the playground.
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Do you like the playground?
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Yes, you love the playground.
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I like school.
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Boys and girls, do you like school?
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I like school very much.
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What do you do at school?
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Do you play at school?
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Do you draw at school?
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Do you cut at school?
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You can do many things at the school.
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I'm teacher Erin.
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Thank you for reading a story with me today.
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I hope you have wonderful day I'll see you very soon take care bye for now

Learn English Through a Fun School Day Scenario

Imagine walking into a classroom filled with crayons, books, and laughter—this is the lively setting of the video, where we follow a day at school through simple, engaging dialogue. Perfect for building everyday vocabulary, the conversation covers activities like reading, writing, building with blocks, and playing on the playground. It’s a relatable scenario that helps you practice speaking about real-life moments, whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more natural in daily chats.

5 Must-Memorize Chunks for Fluent Speaking

  • "I like to [activity] at school" – A versatile phrase to talk about your favorite school tasks (e.g., "I like to paint at school").
  • "What is the boy [doing]?" – Great for asking and answering questions about actions (e.g., "What is the boy cutting with?").
  • "playing with blocks" – A common collocation for describing playtime activities.
  • "on the playground" – The natural way to say where outdoor play happens.
  • "drawing with a crayon" – Specific and clear, avoiding generic phrases like "using a crayon."

These chunks help you speak in full, natural sentences instead of single words—key for sounding confident!

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like a Native in 5 Minutes

Ready to practice? Try the shadowing technique with the video! Here’s how: Play a short clip (5-10 seconds), pause, and repeat it immediately, copying the tone, speed, and intonation. Focus on matching the rhythm—this trains your mouth to move like a native. For extra help, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to slow down the audio if needed. Start with "I like to read at school" and "What is the boy writing?"—you’ll be surprised how quickly these phrases stick. Shadow speech is a proven way to boost fluency fast, so don’t skip this step! By the end of the week, you’ll be able to recite the entire dialogue smoothly—perfect for impressing in IELTS speaking practice or casual conversations.

Remember, every small practice step gets you closer to speaking English with ease. Let’s get started!

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.