Shadowing Practice: Ch 6 Well done, Pinky! | Reddy's funny stories - Learn English Speaking with Video

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6. Well done, Pinky.
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It is Sunday today.
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It is our cleaning day.
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We tidy up our house on Sunday and we have a bath on Sunday.
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Now Pinky is cleaning the kitchen and the bathroom.
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I am cleaning the dining room.
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Blacky is cleaning the bedroom.
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It is funny.
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We like it when the house is clean, Pinky says.
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Now let's work in the garden.
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Let's water the flowers and the trees in the garden.
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Oh no! we cried together with Blackie.
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We can't work in the garden.
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We're tired.
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But think about the trees and the flowers, says Pinkie.
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You drink milk and water every day, but they can't do it.
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They haven't got milk or water in the fridge.
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They are thirsty.
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How do you know?
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We ask.
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Do you talk to trees?
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No, I don't, says Pinky, and she's very angry.
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But I know.
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Look.
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Pinky takes a glass of water and waters the floor.
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Can you see the water, she asks.
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Yes, we can, we answer.
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The floor is not thirsty.
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It is not drinking the water, says Pinky.
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Now, let's go to the garden.
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Pinky takes another glass with water and we go to the garden.
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We come up to a tree.
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Pinky waters the tree.
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Look, says Pinky, the tree is drinking.
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There is no water on the ground now.
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We look at the ground.
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It is wet, but there is no water on the ground.
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The trees are thirsty, says Pinky.
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Now help me to water them.
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Pinky, you are very clever, I say.
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You can understand trees.
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And we water all the trees and the flowers in the garden.
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Mrs. Poe always visits us on Sundays.
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She looks at the clean rooms and at the trees and flowers in the garden.
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She says, good kittens.

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Learn English with a Charming Sunday Adventure: "Well Done, Pinky!"

If you’re looking for english speaking practice that’s both fun and practical, the video "Well Done, Pinky!" is perfect. It follows a playful group of friends—Pinky, Blacky, and the narrator—as they clean their house, debate watering the garden, and learn a lesson about caring for plants. The dialogue is simple, conversational, and packed with everyday phrases, making it ideal for beginners ready to boost their speaking skills.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "It is our cleaning day" – A great way to talk about weekly routines.
  • "We're tired" – Essential for expressing how you feel after a busy day.
  • "They haven't got milk or water" – Learn to describe what someone or something lacks.
  • "Can you see the water?" – Perfect for asking questions in daily interactions.
  • "Pinky, you are very clever" – A friendly compliment to use with friends or family.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide to Master the Dialogue

Shadowing is a proven way to improve english pronunciation and fluency—and this video is a fantastic tool. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Listen first: Watch the video without pausing. Focus on the rhythm and intonation of the speakers.
  2. Repeat immediately: Use a shadowing app or shadowing site (like shadowspeak) to pause after each line and repeat it aloud. Try to match the speed and tone.
  3. Focus on tricky words: Phrases like "tidy up" or "thirsty" might feel new—slow down and practice them until they flow naturally.
  4. Act it out: Pretend you’re part of the conversation! This helps you connect words to emotions, making them easier to remember.
  5. Record yourself: Compare your recording to the video. Notice where you can adjust your pronunciation or pacing.

With just 10 minutes of practice a day, you’ll start sounding more confident in no time. So grab your device, find a shadowing app, and dive into Pinky’s Sunday adventure—your English speaking skills will thank you!

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →