Shadowing Practice: Cinderella Ella - Simple English Story - Ella English - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Ella.
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Dad.
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I'm sorry.
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Why are you apologizing to me?
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Your mother passed away a long time ago.
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You're all alone.
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I often work away from home.
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You don't have anyone to take care of you.
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It's okay, Dad.
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I'm used to it.
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But I'm still worried about you.
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You can't be alone.
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So I'll marry a woman.
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What?
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Dad.
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You shouldn't do that.
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I'm fine.
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Ella, you're still young.
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You need the love of your family.
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You need to be taken care of.
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This woman will be your mother.
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She also has two daughters.
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They will be your sisters.
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But...
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You must listen to me.
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They will be your family.
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Cinderella Ella.
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Ella.
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What are you doing?
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Tina.
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I'm reading a book.
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The house is a mess.
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Are you still in the mood to read?
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Clean up the house.
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But isn't that mom's job?
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Mom's resting.
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That's your job.
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But.
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No but.
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Ella.
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You're the youngest in the family.
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You need to listen to your older sister.
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Okay, Tina.
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Hey, Ella!
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What did you do?
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I just farted.
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Ella, you can't fart in my face.
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But how can I control myself?
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Clean the house!
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No!
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Oh, I know you!
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Tina.
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Emma.
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Did Ella fart again?
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Yes, she did.
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She's so shameless.
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I don't understand why mom still lets her stay here.
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Why doesn't she kick Ella out?
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Emma, you're so foolish.
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If mom kicks Ella out,
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you and I have to do the housework.
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That's right.
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Why didn't I think of that?
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But I hate Ella.
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Her father passed away.
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She's like a freeloader in this house.
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She eats a lot.
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Besides, she's not afraid of us.
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But in return, we don't have to do housework.
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That's good.
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But.
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Mom.
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What do you want to meet me?
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Ella.
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Why don't you do the laundry?
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But you only said I do the housework.
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I already cleaned the house.
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Housework means you have to do everything.
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Do you understand?
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Mom, why don't Tina and Emma do it?
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They are your older sisters.
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They have a lot of work to do.
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But I only see them playing games.
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Hey, Ella!
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Are you arguing with me?
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I don't mean that.
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I'm your stepmother.
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Before Kevin died, he told me to take care of you.
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So why do you make me do housework?
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What?
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Mom, you have to do the housework.
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This is how you take care of me.
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I'm going to bed.
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Hey, Ella, wait.
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She's Cinderella.
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She has to do the housework, right?
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She's too much.
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Mom, why aren't you happy?
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Ella, she doesn't do the housework.
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She even dares to ask me to do it.
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Where is she?
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She's asleep.
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What?
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She's lazy.
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Why does she dare to do that?
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Don't mind her.
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Tina, Emma.
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The palace will have a festival tomorrow.
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You have to attend.
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You have to get Prince Andy's attention.
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Mom, don't worry.
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With my beauty, Prince Andy will definitely notice.
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Me too.
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Hey, what are you talking about?
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Ella?
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The Palace Festival?
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I want to participate, too.
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You can't, Ella.
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Why?
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Here are five kilograms of clothes.
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You have to wash them tomorrow.
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What?
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In addition, you have to wash 5 kilograms of bed sheets.
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Mom!
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So how can I attend the Palace Festival?
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If you finish it early, you can go.
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But?
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No, but...
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Ella...
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Ella, poor you.
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Good luck with your laundry.
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We have to go.
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Mom, are you going too?
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Of course.
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Maybe Prince Andy likes me more than Tina and Emma.
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Mom, you should look at yourself.
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You are an old woman.
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How can a prince like you?
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Hey, Ella.
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If you said so.
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This is 1,000 math exercises.
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After doing the laundry, you need to do it.
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But...
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You must do it.
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Hey, Ella!
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Stop farting!
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With so much work.
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How can I finish them all?
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I want to go to the Palace Festival.
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What should I do?
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Ella.
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Why are you crying?
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Are you mom?
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No, I'm Fairy Evie.
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But you look like my mom who passed away.
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My looking will come from your thoughts.
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Is that so?
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Ella, why are you crying?
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I want to go to the Palace Festival.
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But Stepmother Cora gives me too much work.
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I'll create a robot to help.
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She will do the work for you.
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Include doing math exercises?
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Yes, she can.
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Very easy.
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I don't have any new clothes.
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In that case...
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Thank you, Fairy Evie.
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Ella, you fart a lot, don't you?
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Yes, I do
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I've cast a spell You can't fart from now until midnight It will help you at the festival
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Please come home before midnight Yes, Fairy Evie.
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Mom, the palace is so big.
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That's...
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King Randy.
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What is he saying?
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Prince Andy will find a girlfriend through dancing.
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He will see who is good at dancing.
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The person he invites to dance is the one he chooses.
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Hey, I'm good at dancing.
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I'll be Prince Andy's girlfriend.
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Prince Andy's girlfriend is me.
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Hello, Prince Andy
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Hey, he ignored me Hi Prince Andy I
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Why didn't he ask me anything?
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He's so disrespectful to me.
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Andy, haven't you found the right person yet?
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Yes, Dad.
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I haven't found anyone yet.
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Thank goodness.
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I got there in time.
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Are they dancing?
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I'll dance too.
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Mom, that's Ella.
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What?
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She's done everything?
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I can't believe it.
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Hello.
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You're...
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I'm Prince Andy.
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Oh my god.
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Really?
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Can you dance with me?
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It's my pleasure.
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Mom!
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Prince Andy is dancing with Ella!
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Could it be that he wants to date Ella?
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Oh my god!
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Girl!
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What's your name?
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People call me Cinderella.
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My real name is Ella.
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Cinderella Ella.
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What a beautiful name.
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Dad, I found my girlfriend.
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Her name is Ella.
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Ella.
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What a beautiful name.
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Andy, she's beautiful too You have a good eye for people Hello,
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King Randy Why does my stomach hurt?
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Oh no Fairy Evie said we needed to leave before midnight Ella,
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what's wrong with you?
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Ella, did you just fart?
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Oh my god.
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It stinks.
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I'm sorry.
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Andy, you can't date this girl.
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Her farts stink.
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I'm sorry.
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I have to go.
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Ella, wait!
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Dad, I'll still date Ella.
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Dad, why do you judge people by their farts?
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Dad, you can ask the audience.
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Do they judge people by their farts?
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The audience, please comment about your opinion.
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Prince Andy Ella Please be my girlfriend What?
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Prince Andy still wants to date Ella even though she farted?
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He's crazy Finally, the prince and Cinderella dated Hey,
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why are you chasing me?
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Ella Your Ella Cinderella story is so stupid And you used us as characters
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I can't believe you gave me the villain role Ella,
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I'm your neighbor You should give me a good role Hey,
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Ella Why did you give me a fart in the fiction?
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Hey, it's just fiction Ella,
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wait What tasks did Cinderella Ella have to do before she could go to the festival?
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A. She had to wash 5 kilograms of clothes,
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5 kilograms of bed sheets.
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B. She had to cook 100 meals for the palace.
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C. She had to do 1,000 math exercises.
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D. A and C are correct.

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Context & Background

The video titled "Cinderella Ella" presents a simple yet engaging story that offers valuable insights into family dynamics and relationships. In this dialogue, Ella, a young girl, interacts with her father about his plans to remarry and the implications it may have on her life. The conversation reflects the emotional complexity of dealing with loss and the challenges of adjusting to a new family structure. Through Ella's experiences, learners can observe how language is used to express feelings, assert opinions, and navigate familial duties, making it a rich resource for understanding conversational English.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

To enhance your daily conversations, here are five essential phrases extracted from the transcript that demonstrate practical usage in everyday scenarios:

  • “I’m sorry.” – A common expression used to apologize.
  • “It’s okay.” – A phrase that reassures someone that there’s no issue.
  • “You need to listen to your older sister.” – Highlighting the importance of respect within family relationships.
  • “What are you doing?” – A useful phrase for inquiring about someone's current activity.
  • “Clean up the house!” – A direct command that emphasizes household responsibilities.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the shadowing technique for improving your English speaking skills through this video, follow these steps:

  1. Listen First: Begin by watching the video without subtitles. Pay close attention to the intonation and rhythm of the dialogue.
  2. Break Down the Dialogue: Replay sections of the video. Focus on short clips, ideally under 30 seconds, to avoid overwhelming yourself.
  3. Repeat Aloud: Use the shadow speech method. Mimic the speaker’s tone and pace. This will help in improving your English pronunciation.
  4. Record Yourself: After shadowing a few times, record your voice to compare it with the original dialogue. Listen for differences in pronunciation and intonation.
  5. Practice Regularly: Make this a daily routine. Regular practice will aid in enhancing language fluency and prepare you for challenges in contexts such as the IELTS speaking practice.

Using the shadowspeaks approach will not only boost your vocabulary but also increase your confidence in speaking English. Embrace the practice, and you'll see improvements 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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