Shadowing Practice: 917 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Very soon it would be Easter, that special time of year that celebrates the coming of spring and all the new life it brings.
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I'm so excited about Easter.
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Even though Big Nut Brown Hare was excited about Easter too, he was soon fast asleep and snoring.
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The snoring was too loud for little Nutbrownhair to sleep, so he went out to look at the moon.
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Stop!
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Please don't go.
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You dance beautifully.
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Who are you?
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Oh, but... And she did this. And then this.
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She was beautiful and pure white, shining in the moonlight.
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Pure white, shining in the moonlight.
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White deer are very rare.
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I've never seen one in all my years.
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You were lucky, my little nut brown hair.
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Oh, I want to see it. And me.
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Why don't you watch with me tonight?
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Maybe she'll come back.
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Yay!
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Hooray!
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Wake up!
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Everybody!
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She's here! Where?
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I don't see her.
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She's gone.
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She was just over there.
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That was very quick of her.
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Are you sure you didn't imagine it, little nut brown hair?
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Yes.
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Are you sure?
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I didn't see her and I was awake the whole time.
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She was there!
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I did see her!
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I really wish you'd seen her too.
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Oh, yes of course I believe you.
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Herds of deer wander far from their homes during winter to gather food.
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Her herd is probably on the move.
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I just wish Little Redwood Fox and Little Grey Squirrel believed me.
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Surprise!
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Hello, Little Fieldmouse.
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Guess what?
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The others are coming to watch for the Little White Faun again tonight.
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Same time, same place.
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I'm even bringing the twins.
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Really?
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Hooray for Little Fieldmouse.
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Now they'll see her for sure.
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Oh, wow!
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Don't get too close.
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She, uh, she might be shy.
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She's not dancing much.
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Hmm.
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Not at all, actually.
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Oh, wow!
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Oh, wow!
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Oh, wow!
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Don't get too close.
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She, uh, she might be shy.
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She's not dancing much.
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Hmm, not at all, actually.
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Hello, I'm Little Redwood Fox.
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Huh?
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That's not a real fawn.
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It's made from snow and sticks.
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Did you try to trick us?
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No. It wasn't this one up, brown hair.
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It was me.
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I'm sorry, I just wanted to help It didn't help It made everything worse
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Because now I know you don't believe me either But you all have a wonderful adventure Just be home before sundown Yay!
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We promise To the Woody Woods To the woody woods!
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Follow me!
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Yay!
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Off we go!
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Wow!
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Whoa!
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I've always wanted to see the next valley, but where's Little White Faun?
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That's them.
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They're looking for me.
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I'll hide.
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What a fun game.
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To the streamy stream.
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Oh, I'll beat you this time.
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Wee!
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And I'm the bestest at hiding.
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Yes!
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I win!
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I win!
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They are not very good at seeking.
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Can't be far from here.
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Those look like rocky rocks to me.
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We only need to cross the stream.
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But the bridge is broken.
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Don't worry.
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Together we can make a new one.
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That's great, Izzy!
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Oh Oh Hee hee!
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Yaw!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Hee hee!
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Hooray!
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Hee hee!
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Come find me now!
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Oh, look! To the Rocky rocks!
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Hmm, I'm so good at hiding!
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Hee hee!
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It can't be far from here.
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The place of magical white creatures.
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Come on, little redwood fox.
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Seeing little white thorn will be worth it.
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Oh, no!
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The path is blocked.
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It's longer than you said, little field mouse.
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Oh!
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And it's getting cold.
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I think I saw a place we can climb over.
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Little White Vaughan could be just over there.
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No, just over here.
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Hmm.
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What do you say?
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I say, Little Grey Squirrel is right.
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It's cold and it looks like rain.
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I want to go home.
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We'd better take shelter.
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We should go home now, please.
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We must let Big Nut Brown Hair know that we're alright.
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Well, if you all don't really want to be here, let's go home.
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Did you hear that sound?
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It could have been a branch falling.
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I think Little White Thorn is closer than we think.
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If we can't find her, then perhaps she'll find us.
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Little Field Mouse, I'm going to use the winter berries.
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Ah, okay.
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Follow me.
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Oh Hmm,
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that was an ordinary brown fawn, Little Nut Brown Hair.
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You're not imagining things again, are you?
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No, no I'm not.
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It did look like a brown fawn, Little Nut Brown Hair.
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Oh, it wasn't.
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Help!
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It's Little White Thorn!
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Oh dear!
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We have to save her!
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How can we?
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We'll be swept away.
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The stream's flowing way too fast.
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Grab hold of something, anything!
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Help!
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Look, I'll branch.
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We can save her with that.
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Oh!
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Help!
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You have ordered the branch or do I, Thorn?
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Now push!
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Thank you.
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That was scary.
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Look, the mud washed off.
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She is pure white.
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I'm sorry, little nutbrun hair, for not believing you.
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Yes, sorry for saying you imagined her.
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That's all right.
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The main thing is that she's safe.
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It was a fun game.
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Until the end part.
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Game? Which game?
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Hide and seek, of course.
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You were seeking me, and I was hiding from you.
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You weren't very good until that trick with the winterberries.
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I was so hungry, I gave myself away.
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But I am good at hiding.
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See?
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We were looking for you, but you know, it's only a game of hide and seek if you know somebody is hiding from you.
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You're very beautiful.
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Thank you.
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Mother thinks I'm special.
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There aren't many pure white deer.
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Would you like to come to our meadow and play some more?
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I'll have to ask my mother.
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She might say yes.
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Goodbye now.
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Goodbye.
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Bye-bye.
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I see, little nut brown hair.
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Little White Fawn!
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You came!
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Hooray!
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Happy Easter!
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This is my herd.
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Happy Easter.
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Hello.
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Welcome to our meadow.
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These are Easter treats to share with all your herd.
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Thank you.
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We don't really have a herd, but this is my father.
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And these are all my friends.
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A red feather.
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Is that for me?
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Yes, I heard you like colourful feathers.
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I could only find a red one.
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I love it.
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Thank you.
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And this is for you, little redwood fox.
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Oh, my.
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This stone looks just like a tiny turtle.
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Thanks.
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Yes, maybe we'll find a real one today.
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And there's berries and fruits of all kinds.
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And this is for you!
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Now, who wants to play hide and seek?
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No, I don't think so.
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But it's your favourite game.
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It used to be my favourite game in winter, when there was snow everywhere.
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I'm not so good at it in spring.
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Everyone sees me right away.
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I've got an idea.
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Follow me.
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Yes!
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Coming!
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Ready or not! in the meadow.
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From the buds to the blossoms to the fruits of the trees.
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There's a spring in my step, so much love in my heart.
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We're old friends and we play together.
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There's a spring in my step, we are never parts.
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I guess I love spring as much as I love you.
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They played and played with Little White Thorn for hours and hours.
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They had never had so much fun.
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Well, not since last Easter anyway.
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Guess how much I love you?

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by watching a delightful story that celebrates Easter and the beauty of nature. The transcript provides a rich context for various dialogues, allowing you to not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your pronunciation and intonation. This exercise is effective for IELTS speaking practice, as it involves emotional expression and character interactions. You'll engage in shadow speaking, a technique where you mimic the rhythm, tone, and speed of the audio to build your listening and speaking abilities.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Easter - A holiday celebrating the arrival of spring.
  • Nut Brown Hare - A character representing excitement and curiosity.
  • Moonlight - The light coming from the moon, often used to create a magical atmosphere.
  • White deer - A rare creature that symbolizes beauty and elegance.
  • Herd - A group of animals, which reflects the social behavior of deer.
  • Shining - To emit light; helps paint vivid imagery in storytelling.
  • Imagine - To form a mental image or concept, useful in expressing thoughts and feelings.
  • Dance - A rhythmic movement, used metaphorically to describe joy in the transcript.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience while using this transcript, employ the shadowing technique. Begin by listening to the video segment slowly. Focus on the intonation and emotional nuances of the characters. Try to repeat phrases immediately after hearing them; this not only improves pronunciation but also helps with memory retention. Pay special attention to how excitement and curiosity are conveyed through speech.

As you proceed, gradually increase the playback speed. This helps you adapt to the natural pace of conversation, essential for learn English with YouTube efforts. Ensure you are clear and expressive when repeating lines, aiming to capture the meaning behind the words as if you're part of the narrative. Engage with the story and visualization, which can enhance both your speaking skills and comprehension.

Overall, immerse yourself in this joyful tale and observe how emotions shape communication. With persistent practice, utilizing resources like this video can significantly boost your speaking skills for any English proficiency exams, such as the IELTS.

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.