Shadowing Practice: Curious George ๐ต George floods the house! ๐ต Kids Cartoon ๐ต Kids Movies ๐ต Videos for Kids - Learn English Speaking with Video
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George didn't find the farmer, but he found the pump.
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This is when good watch pigs go get their farmer.
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They needed a gate-opener pig.
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How could such a little monkey move a big, heavy pump?
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George could use a bike to move the pump.
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Maybe the
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wheel should be on the pump, and not on the monkey.
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Oh?
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All done!
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Less snaggy legs!
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Want me to wrap it?
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Hmm...
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You know what?
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I like the snaggy legs better!
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Can you put them back on?
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Sorry.
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No problem.
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As long as you buy it.
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I'm thrilled!
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Even with
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wheels, George needed help to pull it all the way back to the house.
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The goat sure liked a bull.
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He was the perfect choice.
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Or maybe the pigs would do it.
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But when he opened the gate, they ran to do their watch pig duties and get their farmer.
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Wasn't there anybody who'd help?
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The chicks were willing.
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But the cow was a lot stronger.
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All right, got it!
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What is it, something wrong?
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You know, I think they're trying to tell us something.
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They're trying to tell us all the pigs are loose.
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Get him!
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That cow was so good at towing a pump that it went right past her.
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Eeeh!
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Before long, he'd pumped all the water out of the house.
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Eeeh!
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Hoo-hoo-hoo!
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George!
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I'm home!
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Wow, that new rug makes the whole room look cleaner.
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George!
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Come see what I... But...
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George?
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George knew the room was still a little squishy.
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But he had the feeling there was something else he forgot.
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George!
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Well, whatever he forgot.
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He knew he was gonna hear about it soon enough.
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Oh, that's a nice recording of a cricket.
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Was it one of these?
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You know, hundreds of crickets chirping together can make a soothing, peaceful sound.
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But one little cricket in a quiet house can drive you bananas.
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Is there one in our house?
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Well, he probably wants to get out and go home.
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Here, catch him and free him outside.
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And here's a tip, George.
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Crickets are attracted to light.
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Now that the mystery was solved and George knew what he was looking for,
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this was gonna be easy.
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George was already smarter than a cricket and he knew how to be faster.
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You know what?
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Yeah, I think you could have to take another one.
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I think we can, but you can make the one.
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While I'm fine, I'm not the one.
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I'm not a bad one.
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What's the best thing to do?
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I don't have to do that.
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I'm not sure what this is.
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I don't have to do that.
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I'm not sure what it is.
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I don't have to do it.
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I'm not sure what this is.
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I'm not sure what this is.
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Then, a strange new sound.
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And then George set the cricket free to happily hop back to his cricket home.
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Did you free that cricket?
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Woo-hoo!
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Good work!
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I am sure that's one happy cricket.
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Ah!
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Okay.
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Um, that cricket left us some clean-up work, don't you think, George?
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George Whoo
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all done.
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Hmm sleep tight George
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Are you sure you put it outside?
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You know, George, if we don't catch that cricket, we'll never get any sleep.
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The man with the yellow hat didn't have the cricket.
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But he did have a solution.
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The bunnies were too fast.
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George would have to outthink them.
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One down, six to go.
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Lucky for George, bunnies are too young to know about footprints.
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It takes more than a superior brain to outthink bunnies.
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It helps to be wearing a cap.
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Three down, four to go.
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Squirrels don't like surprises.
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Not even small ones.
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Ha ha!
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He counted the bowls.
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He caught whitey, spotty, black ears, cottontail, brownie, and...
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...a jumpy squirrel.
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Ooh!
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Um, add being grabbed by a monkey to the list of surprises that squirrels really don't like.
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The Hi,
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George.
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Whatcha doin'?
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Bill was almost done.
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George's time was running out.
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George had caught every bunny except Herbert Nininger, and Bill would be home soon.
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George had looked everywhere.
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What he needed was a bunny expert.
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But who knew a lot about bunnies?
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The End The End The End The End The End The End
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The End The End It wasn't going to work.
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George tried to explain this was no time to play with a fuzz ball.
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She had to find Herbert Nininger.
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This was no ordinary fuzz.
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This was the end of Herbert Neninger.
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Hey, George.
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Keeping the bunnies company?
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Thanks.
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As a reward for doing that and being so patient, I'm gonna let you pet one right now.
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Petting a bunny isn't easy.
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It's all about maintaining control.
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Step one.
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Unlock latch.
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Oh, ha!
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Ah!
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
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But you want to pet a bunny, don't you?
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Okay, you sure are one careful kid.
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Hey, how'd that acorn get in there?
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You're not Dr. Gesund.
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Are you really a doctor?
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I've been waiting so long, I don't even care.
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I have this terrible...
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Knees!
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It goes away, it comes back, it goes away!
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The sweater was muffling the sounds inside.
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There was one way to fix that.
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Oh, should I keep breathing?
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It might help if I take this off.
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I'm cured!
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You're a genius, Monkey!
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Do-Doctor?
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Monkey?
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Oh, I'm not cured.
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I'm allergic to this sweater!
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You're the best doctor I've ever had.
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And I'm not just saying that because you're a monkey.
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George had cured his first patient, but then...
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Doctor, is that you?
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A doctor never ignores a patient in need.
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Hey, you're a monkey.
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My problem is my arm, not my throat.
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I'll wait for Dr. Gazoon, because you're a monkey.
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Did you hear that weird noise too?
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What is that?
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Shhhhhh!
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I've had the hiccups for two weeks.
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I get...
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Stop!
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Well, aren't you gonna.. help me?
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What kind of monkey doctor are you?
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Shhh!
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That's him!
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That's the monkey that tried to make me go ahhhh!
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He's a genius monkey doctor!
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He discovered my allergy!
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George, do you have permission to be a doctor?
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The doctor?
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Shhh.
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What's going on out here?
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George?
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What are you wearing?
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You haven't performed any operations, have you?
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Shhh shhh shhh shhh shhh.
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What was that?
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You don't know?
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I figured it was your medical machinery.
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Shhh.
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Ha ha!
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Ha ha!
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Dr. Gizooned!
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Hello, I came in here during my break to play just one round.
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I must've lost track of time.
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Nothing feels as great as monkey curiosity satisfied.
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Oh my!
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My hiccups are cured!
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George liked the stethoscope and doctor coat so much that Dr. Baker let him keep them.
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And though Hunley was grateful the lobby was peaceful, he started to worry that someday George might really be his doctor.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging with the video "Curious George ๐ต George floods the house!" presents a fantastic opportunity for English learners to practice their speaking skills in a dynamic and entertaining context. This video not only captures the attention of young audiences but also offers rich scenarios and dialogues that can enhance language acquisition. By mimicking the characters, especially George's curious nature, learners can utilize the shadowing technique to improve their oral skills. This method allows you to repeat phrases immediately after the speaker, enhancing pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
The Benefits of the Shadow Speech Technique
- Improvement in Accent: Mimicking natural speech patterns helps learners develop a clearer, more native-like accent.
- Increased Vocabulary: Exposure to everyday vocabulary related to farm animals, tools, and emotions enhances fluency.
- Contextual Learning: Understanding the context of the dialogues aids in grasping not just words but their practical applications.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The video contains various useful expressions and grammatical structures that learners can adopt for their speaking practice. Here are a few noteworthy examples:
- Questions and Requests: The phrase "Can you put them back on?" demonstrates how to form polite requests, which can be useful in daily conversations.
- Using the Past Simple: "He found the pump" showcases a simple past construction, essential for narrating past events.
- Descriptive Language: Expressions like "the cow was a lot stronger" illustrate how to compare and describe situations, making language richer and more interesting.
- Imperatives: "Get him!" shows how commands are used in immediate scenarios, perfect for practicing direct speech.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you practice speaking using this video, it's important to be aware of some common pronunciation challenges:
- Words like "pump" and "stronger": These may carry tricky vowel sounds that can be mispronounced. Listening to the characters and repeating can help solidify these pronunciations.
- Intonation in Questions: Notice how the tone rises at the end of a question. Replicating this intonation will greatly improve your spoken English. Using the shadowspeaks method, learners can effectively master this aspect.
- Fast Speech: The characters often speak quickly; practice slowing down initially and then gradually increasing your speed as you become comfortable. The shadow speak technique allows you to break down dialogues into manageable parts for repetition.
By integrating these practices into your learning routine, you'll not only enjoy a delightful experience with Curious George but also significantly enhance your English speaking skills! Using a shadowing site or other resources to practice these techniques will further support your journey to fluency.
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.