Shadowing Practice: Caillou and Football | Caillou Cartoon - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hey, Caillou!
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Hey, Caillou!
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Wait up!
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Look!
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They're having soccer tryouts tomorrow after school!
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Wanna go?
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Caillou!
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Caillou!
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Caillou!
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Caillou has the ball.
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He's close to the goal.
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He shoots and scores!
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Oh, great shot, Caillou!
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Thanks, Daddy.
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I'm going to be the best soccer player ever.
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Just don't forget us when you become a big star.
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Come on, Caillou!
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Great job, Caillou!
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We'll need some of that for the championship game next week to help us win the trophy!
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Caillou!
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I'm open!
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How did you miss, Sarah?
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Did you see me, Daddy?
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I got the ball all the way to Sarah, but she missed.
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Well, Caillou, you just need to keep trying and maybe next time she'll score.
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But I want to win.
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And you can, Caillou.
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But the only way to do that is to work together as a team.
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Hmm...
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Hmm...
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Let's go, Caillou!
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Yay, Caillou!
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Come on, Sarah!
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You can do it!
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What?
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Penalty!
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Are you okay, Caillou?
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No!
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I don't think I can take the penalty.
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Sarah!
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You should take it!
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But.. what if I miss again, Caillou?
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You've got this, Sarah!
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You did it, Sarah!
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And the championship trophy goes to Greenwood!
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Caillou!
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Caillou!
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Caillou!
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Caillou and his friends were at the park.
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Caillou was very excited because today they were going to play soccer.
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Okay, everyone.
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Are we ready to play some soccer?
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We're ready, Grandpa!
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Are you going to be on our team?
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No, I'm going to be the referee.
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It's my job to make sure everyone plays by the rules and has fun.
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I'm going to score a hundred goals!
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You just might, Leo.
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But the most important thing is that we all play as a team.
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The first thing we need to do,
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though, is to warm up a little.
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Caillou was a little confused.
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Warm up?
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But it's not even cold!
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This is a different kind of warm-up, Caillou.
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We do it to warm up our muscles.
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Look, copy what I do.
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First, we touch our toes.
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After that, we reach up to the sky.
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Then, we do a twist to the right,
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and then a twist to the left.
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And then, finally, we rotate our hips around, like this.
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That's it, Rosie.
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We're warming up.
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Caillou thought warming up was lots of fun.
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There, finished.
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Now you're warmed up and ready to play.
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Let's go.
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Good luck, Caillou.
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Okay, everybody ready?
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Three, two, one.
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Caillou dribbled the ball down the field.
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He wanted to score a goal.
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Over here, Caillou!
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Pass to me!
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I'm open, Caillou!
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Caillou could hear Sarah and Leo calling,
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but he wanted to score a goal himself.
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Caillou was very unhappy.
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He was the one who was supposed to score.
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Come on, Caillou.
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Your teammates need you.
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It's not fair, Grandpa.
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I wanted to score a goal.
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Soccer is a team game, Caillou.
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You, Sarah, Leo, and Clementine have to work as a team.
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and score a goal together.
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Watch, let me show you.
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Okay, Caillou.
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Let's see if I can get the ball.
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Oh, no!
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Now Leo has the ball.
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You see?
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If you work together as a team,
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it makes it much easier.
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Caillou saw that they all had to work as a team.
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Okay, Grandpa.
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I think we're ready to play again now.
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Great!
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Caillou dribbled the ball towards the goal again.
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Pass, Caillou!
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Over here!
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Caillou stopped dribbling and passed the ball to Leo.
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Hooray!
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Hooray!
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Great job, guys!
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That was a great goal, Sarah!
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Thanks, Caillou!
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We all did it together!
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Caillou chased after the ball,
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but it was hard to catch.
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The other team was passing it around all over the place.
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Oh no!
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Great save, Clementine!
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Thanks!
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Valentine kicked the ball high into the air,
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and Caillou and Leo chased after it as fast as they could run.
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Get ready, Caillou!
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This was Caillou's chance.
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He took aim and kicked the soccer ball right into the goal.
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We did it!
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We scored another goal!
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Great job, team!
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That was a very good goal you scored, Caillou.
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It wasn't just me, Grandpa.
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We all had to work as a team.
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Okay, team.
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Ready to go again?
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Yeah!
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Grandpa looked around for the ball,
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but he couldn't see it.
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Hey, has anyone seen the soccer ball?
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Rosie, come back!
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Caillou was very happy to have scored a goal,
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but was even happier to be in a team with all his friends.
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Watch me, Grandma!
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Whoa!
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Well done, Caillou!
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What's the matter, Caillou?
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That boy on the skateboard reminded me of when I had an accident, Grandma.
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Do you want to tell me about it?
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It might make you feel better.
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It was when I had a skateboard from Leo for my birthday.
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I couldn't wait to try it out,
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but Mommy said I had to wait until we got the special knee and wrist pads.
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Did you need a helmet too, Caillou?
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Yes, but I already had my bike helmet.
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I was too excited to wait,
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so I put my bike helmet on and went into the garden.
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I took the skateboard to the top of the path and tried to go a bit faster.
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The wheel hit a stone and the skateboard threw me off!
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I put my hand out and...
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I bumped my wrist on the ground.
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What did you do?
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I was crying and holding my arm and I went to find mommy.
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Oh Caillou, what's the matter?
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Did you hurt your wrist?
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I fell off my skateboard!
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Caillou, I told you to wait.
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I'm sorry.
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It's okay.
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Let's go and get you fixed up.
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Mommy had to take me to the doctor who told me that I had sprained my wrist.
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That's not broken, but it still really hurt, Grandma.
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I know it hurts, Caillou.
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I sprained my wrist once, too.
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Will you want to skateboard too, Grandma?
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No, Caillou.
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I slipped on some ice.
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Did you have a sling, like me?
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Yes, Caillou.
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I had to keep my arm resting in a sling for a few weeks until it was better.
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Thanks, Grandma.
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I feel better now.
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Have you used your skateboard again, Caillou?
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No, Grandma.
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I'm too scared about falling off.
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But if you wear all your safety gear,
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you can practice and you won't hurt yourself if you fall.
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Oh, that looks so much fun.
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I wish I was your age, Caillou.
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I definitely want to learn to skateboard.
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Gosh, my arms are tired.
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I must have pushed Rosie on that swing 100 times.
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Why don't we all have a banana,
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and then we'll have some more energy?
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So, Caillou, what were you telling Grandma about?
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About when I fell off my skateboard and hurt my wrist.
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It's made Caillou scared of skateboarding again.
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But it does look so much fun.
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Yes, it does.
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When I was a young boy,
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I had a pair of roller skates.
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I fell over a lot,
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but I kept practicing until I could skate without falling over.
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It was my favorite thing to do.
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Maybe you should give it another go, Caillou.
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Yes, I think I will.
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But I am going to wear all the special pads this time.
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When Caillou got home, he dressed in his helmet,
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knee pads, and wrist guards.
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Go, Caillou!
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Oh, Caillou, are you okay?
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I'm fine mommy my guards worked try again Caillou you almost had it
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I did it
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Context & Background
The delightful world of Caillou captures the imagination of young learners as it introduces them to everyday activities through simple dialogues and relatable scenarios. In this episode titled "Caillou and Football," the central character gets enthusiastic about joining soccer tryouts, illustrating the joy of teamwork and determination. As we follow Caillou and his friends, we see how they navigate challenges on the soccer field, which provides an excellent context for English learners to familiarize themselves with vocabulary related to sports, teamwork, and encouragement.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Wanna go?" - A casual way to invite someone to join an activity.
- "I'm going to be the best soccer player ever." - This phrase shows ambition and enthusiasm.
- "Keep trying!" - An encouraging statement to motivate others.
- "You've got this!" - A supportive phrase to boost confidence.
- "The championship trophy goes to..." - A formal expression often used during competitions to announce winners.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Shadowing is an effective technique for enhancing your English speaking practice and active listening skills. To make the most of this Caillou episode, follow these steps:
- Watch the Video: Start by watching the episode without interruptions to get familiar with its context and characters.
- Listen Carefully: Play the video again and focus on specific dialogues. Pay attention to the intonation and pronunciation.
- Repeat the Lines: Pause after each phrase and repeat what you hear. Try to mimic the speaker’s tone and rhythm. This will help you practice shadow speech.
- Use a Mirror: Practice speaking in front of a mirror. This technique not only builds confidence but also helps you observe your facial expressions and gestures.
- Join an English Speaking Practice Group: Share your experience with others who are also learning English. Engaging in IELTS speaking practice or discussions can enhance your skills further.
Using this shadowing site method will strengthen your language acquisition and make daily communication feel natural. With dedication and enthusiasm like Caillou's, you'll find yourself improving in no time!
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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