Shadowing Practice: Camping Night with Family ๐๐ | Learn English Through Story | Slow English for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Wait, did you hear that sound?
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Yes, I heard it too.
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What is that?
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Is it something big?
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Dad, I feel very bored today.
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We didn't do anything fun.
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Yes, I agree.
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Even games are not interesting today.
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I see you both need something different and exciting.
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Yes, Dad.
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Can we do something special today?
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I have an idea.
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What about camping tonight?
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Camping?
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Do you mean outside the house?
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Yes, in our backyard.
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We can set up a tent and sleep there.
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That sounds very interesting.
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I have never tried camping before.
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It sounds fun, but I feel a little scared about the dark.
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Don't worry, Leo.
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I will be with you all the time.
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I really like this idea.
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Let's start now!
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Okay, I am ready.
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But we will stay together, right? Of course.
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We will do everything together.
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First, we need to set up the tent in the backyard.
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I will help you, Dad.
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What should I do first?
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Hold this side of the tent and keep it straight.
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Okay, I am holding it.
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Yes, that's perfect.
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Just like that.
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This tent looks very big.
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Are we really going to sleep inside this?
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Yes, Leo.
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This will be our small house for tonight.
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That sounds fun, but I hope there are no insects inside.
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Don't worry.
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We will check everything before sleeping.
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Look, Dad!
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The tent is standing properly now!
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Great job, both of you!
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We worked as a team!
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This already feels like a real camping trip!
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I brought some snacks for tonight!
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We can eat inside the tent!
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That is a good idea!
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I also brought a flashlight!
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Very good!
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A flashlight is important at night!
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I also brought a small pillow and my blanket!
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I don't need a pillow!
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I just want snacks!
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Leo, you always think about food.
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Because food makes everything better.
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Both of you are ready in your own way.
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Dad, do we need anything else?
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Yes, we should bring water and one extra blanket.
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It may get cold later.
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Everything is ready now.
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Can we go inside the tent?
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Yes, we can.
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The night is starting.
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I am feeling excited now.
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It is getting dark now.
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The sky looks very different.
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Yes, everything feels quiet.
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And a little strange.
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That is how nature feels at night.
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Calm and peaceful.
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Look at the sky, Dad.
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There are so many stars.
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Yes, the sky is very clear tonight.
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The moon is also very bright.
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I can see everything clearly.
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I like this view.
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It is very beautiful.
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This is one of the best parts of camping.
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Wait, did you hear that sound?
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Yes, I heard it too.
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What is that?
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It sounds strange.
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I don't like it.
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Stay calm.
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It is probably a small animal.
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Oh no, it is getting louder now.
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Do you think it is something big?
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Maybe it is a dog or something worse.
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Leo, don't imagine too much.
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Let's check it carefully.
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Good.
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Stay behind me and Don't be afraid.
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The sound is coming from the grass.
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We will find out what it is.
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Yeah, let's find out.
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It's moving.
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Wait, I can see something small here.
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What is it, Dad?
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Can you see clearly?
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Please, tell me it is not a big animal.
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Oh, it's just a frog.
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A frog?
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That tiny thing made that big sound?
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Yes, Leo.
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It is just a small frog making noise.
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I thought it was something very dangerous.
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You were scared of a tiny frog.
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Hey, the sound was really loud.
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Anyone would be scared.
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That's how nature works.
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Small animals can make big sounds.
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I feel a little silly now.
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It's okay.
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At least now you are not scared anymore.
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Yes, now it feels funny.
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Good.
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Now we can go back and relax. That was funny.
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I was not scared at all.
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I was a little scared, but now I feel relaxed.
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That's good.
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You both handled it well.
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I like this moment.
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It feels very peaceful.
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Me too.
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I don't want to go back inside the house now.
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That is the magic of camping.
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Simple moments feel special.
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Today was a very nice day.
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Yes, first I was scared, but now I feel happy.
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Now it's time to sleep.
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Say goodnight.
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Goodnight, Dad.
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Leo, I am reading a story.
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It is very interesting now.
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Okay, read slowly.
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I want to understand every line.
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Yes, I will read slowly.
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Listen carefully.
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It is a dark night.
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The sky is black.
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The house is very quiet.
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I don't like dark nights.
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Everything feels strange and silent.
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Don't worry.
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It is only a story.
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Just listen.
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There is a girl inside the house.
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She is alone at night.
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Alone at night is not a good feeling.
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I don't like that.
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Suddenly, she hears a strange sound from outside.
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Leo, did you hear that sound just now?
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Yes, I heard it clearly.
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That was not part of the story.
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It sounded real.
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It came from outside the house.
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Maybe something fell outside.
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It can happen sometimes.
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It came again.
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Now I feel a little scared.
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Yes, it came again.
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That is not just a random sound.
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The story and this sound are happening at the same time.
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Yes, that is making it more scary for me.
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Leo, I don't feel comfortable now.
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Me too.
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The sound is not normal.
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Should I stop reading the story?
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Yes, stop it for now.
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Let's listen carefully.
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Oh no, it came again and it is louder now.
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I don't like this feeling.
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It is making me scared.
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Don't worry, I am here with you.
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What should we do now?
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I think I should check the window and see outside. Are you sure?
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It may be something strange.
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I will just look and come back.
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I won't go outside.
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Lena, I am going to check the window.
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You stay there and don't move.
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Okay, but please be careful.
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That sound is making me nervous.
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I cannot see clearly.
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It is very dark outside.
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Try to look properly.
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Maybe something is moving there.
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Ah!
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It came again!
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Very loudly this time!
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Leo, what happened?
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Did you see something outside?
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No, I did not see anything, but the sound came very close.
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That means something is really there.
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It is not just the wind.
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Lena, I don't feel comfortable checking this alone.
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I was thinking the same thing.
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I am getting more scared now.
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The sound is coming again and again.
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It feels like something is hitting something.
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Yes, it sounds like an object is moving again and again.
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Leo, listen.
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It came again just now.
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Yes, and now it feels even closer than before.
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I don't want to sit here and feel scared again and again.
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Yes, we should do something now.
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Let's call Alex.
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He is in the next room.
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Yes, that is a good idea.
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He will understand this better.
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I don't want to stay here alone anymore.
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Don't worry.
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We will go together.
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Walk fast, Leo.
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I feel something behind us.
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Yes, I also feel the same.
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Let's go quickly.
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Lena, Leo, why are you both looking so scared?
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What happened?
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Alex, we heard a strange sound from outside.
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It is coming again and again.
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Yes, it is a heavy sound, like something hitting an object.
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Okay, calm down first.
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Tell me slowly what you heard.
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I was reading a story, and suddenly we heard a loud sound.
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At first, I thought it was the wind, but the sound came again.
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And every time, it felt closer to our room.
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That is why we came to you.
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We did not feel safe there.
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Okay, you both did the right thing by coming here.
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Alex, can you please check what is outside?
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Yes, we don't want to go alone again.
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Don't worry, I am here now.
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We will check it together.
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Alex, did you hear that?
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It came again just now.
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Yes, I heard it clearly.
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That is not a normal sound.
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See, we told you.
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Something is there outside.
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Okay, listen carefully.
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Don't panic.
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We will go and check slowly.
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I feel scared, but I don't want to stay alone here.
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Yes, we will come with you, but we will stay behind you.
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That is fine.
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Stay close to me and don't run.
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We will go step by step and see what is making that sound.
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Okay, but please don't leave us alone.
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Yes, we will stay close.
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Stay close to me.
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Do not go far from my side.
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Okay, I am right behind you.
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I feel very nervous.
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Me too.
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I don't like this silence outside.
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It is very dark here.
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I cannot see clearly.
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Yes, everything looks different at night.
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Don't worry, it is the same place, only the light is less Alex, it came again, it sounds very close now Yes,
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it feels like it is near us Stay calm,
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let's listen carefully I think the sound is coming from that corner That place looks very dark,
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I don't want to go there Yes, it feels like something is hiding there It may look scary,
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but we will check slowly Okay,
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but please walk slowly My heart is beating fast Yes,
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I feel nervous, but I want to know the truth I can see something there It looks like a big box
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A big box?
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Then why is it moving?
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Yes, a box cannot move by itself Oh no, it moved again.
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I am feeling scared.
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Yes, something is inside that box.
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I think you are right.
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Something is trapped inside.
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I am going to check it carefully.
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Stay behind me.
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Okay, but please be very careful.
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Yes, we are right here behind you.
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I am going to lift this box slowly. Be ready.
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Okay, I am watching carefully.
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Yes, open it slowly.
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It is just a small cat stuck inside the box.
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A cat?
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That scared us so much.
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Yes, all this noise was from the small cat.
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Yes, it wanted to come out.
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That is why it made noise.
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It was trapped inside, so it was hitting the box again and again.
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I was very scared before, but now I feel okay.
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Next time, I will not get scared so quickly.
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Yes, next time we will check first and then decide.
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Good, that is how we become brave. That was silly.
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Come on.
About This Lesson
In this engaging lesson, you will practice English through a delightful story about a family camping adventure. As you listen to the carefully crafted dialogue between the characters, you will enhance your vocabulary and comprehension skills. This session focuses on everyday expressions and language used in casual conversations. By following along with the story, you will not only learn new phrases but also gain confidence in your English speaking practice. The pacing is perfect for beginners, allowing you to grasp the nuances of the language while enjoying a narrative experience.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Camping - An outdoor recreational activity that involves staying in a tent.
- Exciting - To cause great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- Backyard - The area behind a house, often used for recreational activities.
- Tent - A portable shelter made of fabric, used for camping.
- Teamwork - Working together towards a common goal.
- Flashlight - A portable light source, often used outdoors in the dark.
- Snacks - Small amounts of food eaten between meals, perfect for a camping trip.
- Insects - Small creatures that can be found outdoors, sometimes feared when camping.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this lesson, we recommend using the shadowing technique as you listen. This method involves repeating what you hear, mimicking the rhythm and intonation of the speakers. Since the video uses a slow pace ideal for beginners, you can effectively practice your English pronunciation without feeling rushed. Start by pausing after each line to imitate the pronunciation and flow. You can also utilize a shadowing app to facilitate this exercise, as it often allows you to slow down or loop specific segments for better understanding.
As you practice, remember to focus on how the speakers express emotions like excitement and fear. This will help you not only learn words but also understand their context better. Engaging in shadow speech allows you to incorporate these new vocabulary items into your daily conversations, enhancing your overall language skills. By consistently practicing, you will see improvements in your fluency and confidence in English speaking practice.
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.