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A German Mermaid Katharina and your Schicksal It was once in a kingdom kingdom,
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A German Mermaid Katharina and your Schicksal It was once in a kingdom kingdom,
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from the place where we are,
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there was a princess named...
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Princess Catherine, I don't know about you,
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except that you read all the time and read...
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...and a...
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...a princess with a Brille.
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Not my Princess, no!
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No!
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We are not!
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Guys, think you are too long!
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It doesn't matter!
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Now, I'm going to try to get this hard cooked egg in the glass.
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Another experiment?
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We're going to go out.
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Have fun.
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Party!
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Let's get to know.
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Ah!
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Ha ha ha!
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You're done!
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Do you hear me?
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You will know, how I did it, right?
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No!
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First I have a litre piece of paper in the glass.
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I don't care.
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That burning paper in the glass is the way to the heat and the pressure is going to the heat.
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When the fire is the heat,
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it goes to the temperature and the heat goes to the heat,
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where the ice is going to the open.
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Are you ready?
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With this, yes.
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Princess, the king!
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Father!
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Father!
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Nein!
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With the death of the king,
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the only throne follower of Norwa was the only king of Norwa.
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But her mother was not sure about it.
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She saw, the princess Catherine had never met the law and never met her books.
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Yes, finally!
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You will be the king!
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I don't know, Cactus.
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I don't believe that I'm ready.
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Princess!
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The Königreich!
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It's been arrested!
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What?
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Minister, what's going on?
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Panto, the king of the king of Iola has been in our trauma.
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We have not been in his army.
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You have to flee, Princess.
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But our king...
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It's too late.
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We have to be able to get us.
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But you have to flee.
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He will not have to live life.
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But...
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Come back for us if you are ready.
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Now run!
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We are away from the Königreich.
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We are sure.
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Let's go and let me look at the pool,
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to find something to eat.
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After the cactus was gone,
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she was on the sea and was bitterly.
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Plötzlich heard something something behind her.
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Huh?
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Catherine!
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What?
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Who is that?
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I am your own.
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What?
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Why can't I see you?
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Where are you?
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What are you?
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I am the way you choose,
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the decision you get, the streets you don't have.
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I am the way you did it.
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I am your Schicksal.
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That doesn't happen.
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It can't be real.
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I dreamt.
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Ouch!
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Is it not a dream?
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No, I am so real as you.
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What.. you want?
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It's not what I want,
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but what you want is important.
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Tell me, Catherine, do you want to do your success,
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a happy gift or a happy future?
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That makes no sense.
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But say we just say,
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if I'm happy, I'm going to suffer my life.
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Yes, back to my future I need something later I can enjoy it about it now If we live in the Zaragoza,
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um a beautiful future to support us.
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We were gramma...
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So is a health expert in this sense of life,
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this deacting process I'd just had to get anything better on me,
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that I can partner in the future here I have no
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idea what you said I would have a happy future in order okay
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that you should have and so the welle back in the sea
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there was on the surface and in one month calm and still what is What is just happened?
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After Katharina and Kaktus had the night on the sea,
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they made them on the way to the Königreich Dornland.
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As they reached a small town in the Königreich,
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they came to the market.
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Katharina saw a woman, who had a difficult time,
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and had problems with the street.
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Mayam, can I help you?
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Why would you do that?
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I am new in this city and search a job.
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I could help you to take a bag
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and in the meantime it would be very nice if you would like me a house,
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a bakery or a place to go to work.
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You are looking for a job?
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I want someone to set me a job,
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who helps me with the work.
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10 Katharina
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set up to the door and set up to the door.
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Oh, so here you are, Catherine.
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Huh?
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You?
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Have you really thought I would have been in the rest of the room?
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You have forgotten you for a happy future?
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And then, she was in the press,
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where the old lady all her beautiful Laken and Kleider was on the floor,
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she threw everything in pieces and threw them off the floor.
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Oh, no, my Herrin will not forgive me.
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Yes, and she will you the Warn übergeben and you will be forgiven.
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What?
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What should I know?
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Fliehen oder bleiben und trage die Konsequenz.
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Katharina dachte einen Moment nach und rannte zur Tür,
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öffnete sie und floh dann.
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Kaktus, schnell!
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Was?
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Tage vergingen und Katharina fand einen neuen Job in einer Bäckerei.
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Aber genau wie zuvor kam Schicksal wieder vorbei und verstarb alles.
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Lauf!
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Oh, komm, Kaktus, schnell!
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Was?
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Schon wieder?
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Und so geschah es elf Monate lang.
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Jedes Mal, wenn Katharina einen neuen Ort fand,
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kam ihr Schicksal und zwang sie, es zu verlassen.
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After Katharina from her last house was sent to her,
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she was at the end of the sea and was at the end of the river.
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She was on the edge of a sea and was reminded of her life.
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I don't know what it is,
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from whom you go away.
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The Katharina, who I know,
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is a nerd, is a lot of weird things and a lot of other things.
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But she never gives off.
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You have right, Kaktus.
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I will not sit here and over my own fate.
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I will make my own fate.
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Yeah, what does that mean?
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Katharina went to the Hauptstadt of Dawnland.
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and hoped that she could meet the king and ask him to help.
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King Bernard is currently very busy.
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He will not be able to visit him,
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it is because it is someone who can do the solution for the Bauerndilemma.
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The Bauerndilemma?
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It is a Rätsel.
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Der junge König sagte, wer es immer lösen kann, wird mit Goldmünzen überschüttet.
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Sie sehen, sein Schicksal hat es ihm anscheinend gestellt und gesagt,
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wenn er es lösen könnte,
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würde er die Frau seiner Träume finden.
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Erzähl mir von dem Rätsel.
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Sehr gerne.
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Als ein Bauer zu seinem Boot zurückkehrte,
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um den Fluss zu überqueren,
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After he bought a Fuchs,
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a Huhn and a Tüte Mais from the market,
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he found that he had a dilemma.
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The Landwirt can only one Lieblings in his little boat with him,
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sonst risked he to getter.
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He can not let the Fuchs with the Huhn alone,
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because the Fuchs the Huhn frisks.
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He can not let the Huhn with the Mais alone,
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because the Huhn the Mais frisks.
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How do you bring all three different elements to the river?
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I can do it.
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Okay, look, if you present me to the king, I will do it.
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And as I have gold,
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I will give you everything.
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Katharina was in the Gerichtssaal,
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where the king Bernard was waiting on her.
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You think you can do the dilemma?
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Yes, it's really simple.
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I hear.
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First, the Bauer has to bring the Huhn over the flood and the Fuchs and the Mais on the start side.
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Then the Bauer will go back and take the Fuchs.
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When he brings the Fuchs over the flood,
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instead of the Fuchs with the Huhn alone,
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bring the Huhn back to the other side.
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Then he takes the Huhn over the flood and brings it here,
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where the Fuchs and the Mais on the other side were left.
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Then he goes back and takes all three different things over the flood,
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without that something else is.
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Oh, wonderful!
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She has it solved!
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She has it solved!
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How did you do that?
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I have in my palace many books with rätsel.
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Your palace?
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Katharina told everything about herself and her story.
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You are the princess Katharina of Norwa?
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Yes, your majesty.
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Please help me my Königreich to get.
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I will always be thankful for you.
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Your army can Panto with a fingersprimation.
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Name me please Bernard and yes, I will help you.
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Früh, next morning, when the Königreich Norwa deep in sleep was,
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and took the place to the palace.
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The palace was taken from the palace and brought back to the palace.
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All the former soldiers, soldiers and ministers of Norwa were taken from the palace.
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You are back to us, Princess.
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Or should I say, Königin?
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It's not that I came back before.
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I have overcome my success.
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The whole Königreich was excited about the return of Princess Catherine,
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who was to the Königin of Nova.
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The Königin of Nova, the Königin of Nova,
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the Königin of Nova, the Königin of Nova.
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KATHARINE KATHARINE, SHE IS SO SCHLAU!
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I WANT TO BE SHE SEEN!
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Eine Königin mit Brille?
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Ich sage ja!
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Öhm, ja, ja, ja!
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KATHARINE KATHARINE KATHARINE Katharina wurde eine wohlwollende Königin und wurde von ganz Norwa geliebt.
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The next year, Catherine and Bernard married and the royal party was a huge party.
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You see how you call it.
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We could...
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Nein!
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Nein?
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That's a nice name.
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Findest du not?
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Hey, nein!
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Where do you go?
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And what Katharinas' fate is never again,
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because we can make our own fate.

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In this engaging lesson, learners will delve into the whimsical tale of Princess Catherine and her adventures in a magical kingdom. Through the transcript, students will improve their English speaking practice by exploring themes of storytelling, emotion, and character interactions. The segment provides a rich narrative that not only enhances vocabulary but also allows learners to practice the rhythm and tone of spoken English. The video is an excellent resource for IELTS speaking practice, as it helps to prepare students for narrative and descriptive speech.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Princess - A royal female figure, often a central character in stories.
  • Kingdom - A territory ruled by a king or queen.
  • Experiment - A trial or test, especially in a scientific context.
  • Throne - The ceremonial chair for a sovereign.
  • Minister - A high-ranking government official.
  • Schicksal - A German word meaning 'fate' or 'destiny', which adds depth to the narrative.
  • Brille - The German word for 'glasses', representing a quirky character trait.
  • Burning paper - A visual metaphor used in the context of heat and pressure.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this video, consider using a shadowing app. Shadowing involves listening to the audio and simultaneously repeating what you hear, which is an effective method to improve English pronunciation.

As you practice, pay close attention to the speed and tone of the characters. The narrative pacing varies, which makes it ideal for practicing both fast-paced dialogue and slower, more deliberate speech. Start by listening to a short segment, then try to repeat it aloud, matching the intonation and rhythm of the voice.

For learners aiming to excel in IELTS speaking practice, focus on the emotions expressed in the dialogue. Try to embody the characters’ feelings as you replicate their speech. This not only enhances your pronunciation but also builds your confidence in speaking.

As you continue with each segment, gradually increase the length of your shadow speech. Consistent practice will lead to noticeable improvements in your fluency and pronunciation. Remember, the goal is to not just repeat the words, but to engage with the story and convey its essence as you speak.

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.

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