Shadowing Practice: Altair and Vega｜Fairy Tale and Bedtime Stories in English｜Kids Story｜Princess - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Choco likes to read fairy tales before she goes to sleep.
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Choco likes to read fairy tales before she goes to sleep.
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Why don't we join Choco for her wonderful journey?
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The Story of Altair and Vega A long,
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long time ago, the King of Heaven had one beautiful daughter named Vega.
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Vega was very good at making beautiful clothes,
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and she brought joy to the King of Heaven's life.
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But one day, Vega carefully asked her father,
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the King of Heaven, Father,
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now I've grown up to be a woman.
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I wish to marry the one I love.
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Ha ha ha ha!
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How my daughter has grown to think about marriage!
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Ha ha!
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All right!
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So is there a young man you hold dear in your heart?
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Yes, father.
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Oh.
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Then bring him to me.
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But the next day, the king of heaven was surprised by the young man Vega brought to show him.
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The young man was the herder in charge of raising the king of heaven's cattle, Altair.
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Are you not the cattle herder?
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Yes, your majesty.
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I am just a lowly cattle herder.
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But I love Miss Vega deeper than anyone in heaven.
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Please give us permission to marry.
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Father, I really love him as well.
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Silence!
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How dare you, Altair, ask to marry my daughter Vega?
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I cannot stand for this!
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Grrr!
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I say, trap these two at the opposite ends of the Milky Way.
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One in the east, and one in the west.
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So they cannot see each other ever again.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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No!
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No!
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Miss Vega!
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Altair!
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And so, Altair and Vega were trapped at the opposite ends of the Milky Way.
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From that day on, the two lovers cried every day,
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because they missed each other so.
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I can't believe I can't see Altair ever again!
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How could this happen?
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My wonderful Vega!
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Vega, though I cannot see you,
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I will play this flute for you.
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While the unfortunate couple was longing for each other in the heaven,
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something terrible started to happen on Earth.
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Vega's tears fell to the ground as large raindrops,
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and the raindrops turned into floods.
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Huh?
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Is there a hole in the sky?
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Why is there so much rain?
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Oh no!
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Our house is going to be washed away!
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And the sound of Altair's flute was as loud as thunder.
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What in the world is going on?
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My eardrums are about to burst!
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All the animals on Earth realized that this was resulted from the sadness of Alterran Vega.
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So they decided to hold a meeting to find a resolution.
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Please quiet down and listen.
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As a leader of this meeting, I have a proposal.
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Uh, uh, ooh!
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Me!
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Me!
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I think I know what it is.
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You want to help Alterran Vega, right?
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You may look grumpy, but you can't help me but you sure have a kind heart.
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It's only because of the lack of sleep I got.
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Noises of Altair's flute kept me awake for days.
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Anyway, we have to do something about this.
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And then Giraffe and Elephant spoke.
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We have an idea.
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I am a long-necked giraffe.
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And I am a long-nosed elephant.
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Why don't we stretch our neck and nose to heaven?
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And make a bridge?
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You think the Milky Way is up on that tree?
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Look, I've been to the Sea God's palace.
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The Milky Way is much,
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much farther than the Sea God's palace.
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Unless you fly there.
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Wings, how about this?
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We eagles will fly up to the sky and form a bridge with our huge wings.
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Great idea! isn't it?
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Oh, what are you going to do about those sharp claws and beak?
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What if Altair and Vega hurt themselves while they cross to the other side?
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You all are so small.
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I bet you can barely make a bridge,
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even if hundreds of you join in.
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What?
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Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp?
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Come on.
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Let's not do this here.
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How about we magpies give this a try?
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Our wings are just the right size,
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and our claws and beaks are not so sharp Um,
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then should we crows also join you?
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Crows and magpies, let's work together And so,
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magpies and crows formed a bridge across the Milky Way for Altair and Vega Altair!
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Walk over us to meet Vega.
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Thank you, Magpie.
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Vega, let's go!
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Thank you, Crow.
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Oh, how we missed each other.
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How long has it been?
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Say goodbye to the tears we have shed Waited for a year,
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now I can be with you Oh beautiful,
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don't you shed another tear I love you babe,
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do you feel my heart beating?
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Oh when the Milky Way lights up the night Two of us will reunite Don't want this night to ever end Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
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The tears we shed Always takes me back to the past
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The sound of flute always makes me think of you I miss you,
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babe, more and more every day Remember this,
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soon we will meet again Oh,
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when the Milky Way lights up tonight Two of us,
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we'll reunite Don't want this night to ever end Oh,
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when the Milky Way lights up tonight,
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two of us will reunite.
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We want this night to ever end.
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
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And so, with Crow and Magpie's help,
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Altair and Vega ran into each other's arms at the center of the Milky Way.
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Altair, seeing you like this, it's like a dream.
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Vega, I've missed you so much.
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And after that day, Vega stopped shedding tears,
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and Altair stopped playing his mournful flute.
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But there was a huge problem.
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Squawk!
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I don't want to do this.
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I can't.
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Every time Altair and Vega step on me, I lose my hair.
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I don't want to turn bald before I get married.
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Oh, don't even get me started.
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I can't straighten my back.
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Oh, how excited they were.
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Running around with each other.
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Oh, my back!
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I don't think this will work.
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How about we just do this for them once a year?
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Squawk!
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Yes, yes.
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Elter and Vega will understand.
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And so, the magpies and sparrows decided to form a bridge once a year on July 7th of the lunar calendar.
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Every year on that date,
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thanks to the completely bald crow and magpie,
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the Milky Way Bridge looked shinier and more sparkly than ever.
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Context & Background
In this enchanting fairy tale, we follow the character Choco, who enjoys reading bedtime stories before falling asleep. The specific story of Altair and Vega unfolds in a mythical setting, where Vega, the beautiful daughter of the King of Heaven, yearns for love and freedom. This compelling narrative creates a backdrop for dialogue that touches on themes of romance, longing, and the challenges posed by authority. As you practice English with this tale, you'll engage with rich emotions and relatable scenarios that enhance your learning experience.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “I wish to marry the one I love.” - A phrase expressing deep personal desire, useful in discussions about relationships.
- “Please give us permission to marry.” - This polite request demonstrates respect and tradition, relevant in various contexts.
- “How could this happen?” - A versatile expression of disbelief or confusion applicable in many situations.
- “Vega, though I cannot see you...” - A heartfelt way to convey affection despite distance, great for personal conversations.
- “I will play this flute for you.” - A poetic phrase that can be used to express thoughts about hobbies or gifts for loved ones.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Shadowing is an effective method to improve your English pronunciation and speaking fluency. To tackle the difficulty presented in the video “Altair and Vega,” follow this structured approach:
- Watch the Video: Start by watching the video without looking at the script. Familiarize yourself with the story's flow and emotions.
- Listen Closely: Play the video again, paying attention to the pronunciation and intonation of the characters. Focus especially on Choco's narration and the heartfelt dialogue between Altair and Vega.
- Pause and Repeat: Use a shadowing app to select short segments of dialogue. Pause after each line and repeat what you hear, mimicking the tone and pace. This is essential for improving your English pronunciation.
- Use the Phrases: Integrate the top phrases highlighted above into your everyday conversations. Practicing them in context helps solidify your learning.
- Record Yourself: Record your practice sessions and compare them to the video. This allows you to identify areas where you might need to adjust your pronunciation.
- Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Hold a regular shadowing practice schedule, enhancing your IELTS speaking practice and overall speaking skills.
By following this guide, you will effectively learn English with YouTube through engaging and memorable stories while kindly challenging yourself to improve. Happy learning!
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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