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Sorry, George, but I can't buy every toy you see.
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Be a good little monkey!
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If the man with the yellow hat couldn't buy it, George would have to buy it himself.
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All he needed was to get a job and start earning money.
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But Mr. Glass didn't need a window washer today.
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Chef Biscetti didn't need a dish dryer.
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It was one of those days when nobody needed a monkey's help his help.
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I only wish I could get an employee with four hands.
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An employee with four hands?
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Here was someone who really needed a monkey.
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The grocer would be so happy with monkey help, George would probably earn that whole oven in one day.
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Hey, do you work here?
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Ooh!
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Perfect.
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I need to choose bananas.
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Could you help me?
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They need to be super sweet.
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I'm baking a banana cream pie for my mom.
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Oh!
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George knew one sure way to find the sweetest tasting bananas.
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These bananas belonged under the counter, not on top.
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How about the bunch behind you?
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Not the bananas in front of you, the ones behind.
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Try the bananas behind them.
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Oh, I'm so happy.
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Oh, I'm so happy.
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Oh, I'm so happy.
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Oh, I'm so happy.
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Thanks.
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This is the best service I've ever had in any store.
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Ha!
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Some people don't understand buying fruit is all about taking a chance.
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Love the new help.
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I'm telling all my friends to shop here.
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Oh, thank you.
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Hmm.
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I'm standing in front of the ice cream display and I am telling you there are no kiwisicles.
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How about grapesicles?
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Can you please grab me some grapesicles from behind the glass?
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You don't like grapesicles.
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How about lemon?
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Can you grab me some lemon sickles instead?
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The lemon sickles are above the grape sickles.
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Ah!
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You don't like lemon sickles.
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Well, we are running out of sickles.
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Cherry sickles.
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Fine.
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Can you grab the cherry sickles?
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They're above the lemon sickles.
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Thanks, honey!
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Mom, can I have some frozen custard?
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No, dear.
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Frozen monkey?
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No, dear.
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We're not eating sweets, remember?
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George decided it was time to find customers who needed help.
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Wow, there sure are some unusually sloppy shoppers today.
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Huh.
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Hmm.
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Perfect pyramid.
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Looks like I do pretty good with no help at all.
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Can you help me again?
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I want the largest package, but I don't want to mess up the display.
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No, the package under that one.
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No, the package under that one.
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No, the package under that one.
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Thanks so much.
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This is such a fun, unusual store.
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Ha ha!
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Ow!
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George was thankful the grocery store didn't sell bricks.
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That lady looked like she needed monkey help.
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Ugh!
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I guess my pyramid wasn't so perfect.
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What do you have there?
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It's the diagram for our new window display.
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It's going to have a tree, colorful balls, and other fun stuff.
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Oh, I can't wait to see it.
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Me too, but I can't set it up till my son gets back.
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I'd better put the diagram in a.. safe.. place.
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But it was here a second ago.
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The grocer didn't have to wait for his son.
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George would set up that window display for him.
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First, he looked for a tree.
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He found one behind the boxes.
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And colorful balls.
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And above the balls, he found some stringy fun stuff.
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That diagram couldn't just get up and walk away.
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No way?
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I love this store.
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I just had to come back and say, Merry Christmas.
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Hey, Merry Christmas!
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Christmas, huh?
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Why is everyone wishing me Merry Christmas all of a sudden your window?
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What a great idea Huh Hi,
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George I Whatever you're paying that monkey he deserves double I've never had such helpful service Me neither.
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Have you been working here all day, helping customers? And this?
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Hey Dad, this window display you came up with is pulling in customers.
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The store's crowded.
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It is!
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I guess this is our first annual Christmas in July sale, built by our employee of the month, George.
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Now can we get out of this window?
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It's July.
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I'm roasting.
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I know!
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The grocer told me all about your job!
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I am very proud of you, George.
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Keep up the good work and you'll be able to buy that oven yourself.
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But I got you a little something to hold you over until you do.
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This icing is great!
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Mmm!
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Hey!
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Mmm.
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Well...
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I'm kinda tired, George.
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Hey...
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Why don't you play while I make hot cocoa?
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I think we have just enough left for two cups.
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Woo!
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Playing in snow, then finishing off the good hot cocoa.
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This was going to be a perfect day.
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Here was all this fresh snow just itching to be played with.
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But it was too deep for George.
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Hey, George!
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Guess a city kid wouldn't have seen cross-country skis before.
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It's the most fun way to travel on deep snow.
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I've got an old pair of skis you can have.
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Wanna come with me?
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This was fun.
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George took the skiing like like a monkey to ski Think you can handle that big hill
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With skis on George could go anywhere there was snow Or so he thought No!
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You can't attack a steep hill straight on like that, George.
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You gotta...
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Zig-zag it.
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When you stop, angle your skis like this, so you don't slide back down.
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Yeah, that's it!
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There you go, George!
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That's the way to do it!
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George had a great view up here.
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He could see houses and farms.
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And there was his house.
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And then he thought he'd better head home right now, because the man was making the last of the cocoa.
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And no one can resist the drink-me-now power of cocoa.
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Not even the man with the yellow hat.
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I wonder what that could be.
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I'm gonna go take a quick look around.
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You wait here.
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This wasn't good.
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He was getting even further from home.
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Hey, George!
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Down here!
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I couldn't find what made that sound!
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I'm heading home now! Have fun!
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At least it was all downhill from here.
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You figured he'd be home in seconds.
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There had to be a way to get that ski.
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Well, one ski was better than none. That was awesome!
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Hmph.
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Oh, my number!
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Oh!
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There was no way George could walk home in deep snow without skis.
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Hmph!
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Ha ha ha ha ha!
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I think he likes our snow shoes.
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Ha ha ha ha!
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I think he wants to borrow our snow shoes to get to that house.
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He probably lives there.
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I'll give him mine.
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Then how do you get home?
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You can't walk on this snow without them.
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Let's pull him home on our sled.
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Kent, we're already late and Mom's gonna get worried.
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We can't just leave him here.
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How about we get ourselves home first, and then we'll give the monkey your snowshoes.
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We live on the other side of the hill.
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Climb aboard.
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There's that weird noise again.
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Again it's probably kids like us riding sleds a hill or two away
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Why didn't we give the monkey the snowshoes on top of
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the hill now he has to walk all the way back up I can't think of everything
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and a better time to bring that up would have been on top of the hill Sorry monkey Later
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George didn't realize how cold and tired he was till he tried to climb that same hill one more time It's fine.
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It's fine.
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It's fine.
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About the only thing that kept him going was the joyous hope of Coco.
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Now George could see what made that sound.
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A cold, lost pig.
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George was almost at the top.
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The pig was way over there.
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I didn't know if he could help.
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We can't just leave him here!
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George wondered
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how a pig got lost all the way up here.
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And more importantly, how he was going to get it down.
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What they needed was a sled.
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Oh, oh, oh...
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Oink!
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Oink!
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Oink!
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Ho, ho, ho...
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Ahh!
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Whee, whee, whee!
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What, what, what?
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Ahh!
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Ha, ha, ha!
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Whee!
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Whee!
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Whee!
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I'd know that squeal anywhere.
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It's little Mike!
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He got out last night before it snowed.
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He's never even seen snow before.
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Must have been completely mystified by it.
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Thank you, George!
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I was wondering what took you so long.
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There's a cup of cocoa inside waiting for you.
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Well, see you later.
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Okay, take care.
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Skiing, sledding, bringing a pig home, then Coco?
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This was a perfect day to be a monkey.
Why practice speaking with this video?
Practicing speaking with videos like "Curious George: Too Expensive" provides an engaging way to enhance your English speaking practice. This animated cartoon features a charming narrative filled with everyday dialogue that offers valuable insights into conversational English. By mimicking the characters' dialogues, you’re not only improving your pronunciation but also getting accustomed to the rhythm and flow of natural speech.
Engagement with this video allows learners to immerse themselves in real-life scenarios. For instance, George's attempts to assist at the grocery store showcase various social interactions that are likely to happen in daily life. This is particularly beneficial for those preparing for exams like the IELTS, where conversational abilities are paramount. By using shadow speech techniques, you can practice speaking in context, increasing both your confidence and fluency.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several grammatical structures and expressions pop up that can be vital for English learners:
- Conditional sentences: The phrase "If the man with the yellow hat couldn't buy it, George would have to buy it himself" illustrates the use of the conditional form, which is essential for making hypothetical statements.
- Imperative sentences: Commands like "Be a good little monkey!" teach the ability to instruct others effectively—an invaluable skill in both speaking practice and written communication.
- Descriptive phrases: When George is asked to "choose bananas" that are "super sweet," it showcases the use of adjectives made for clear communication, which is crucial in both daily conversations and IELTS speaking practice.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Paying attention to pronunciation can significantly impact how well you communicate. The video features several words that may pose challenges for English learners:
- Bananas: The repetitive use of this word can help learners practice the 'a' sound, which can often be mispronounced.
- Sickles: This word is used in various contexts, with an emphasis on the 's' sound at the beginning, which may be troublesome for some learners.
- Cherry sickles: This phrase combines 'ch' and 's' sounds, making it an excellent practice point for clarity and fluency.
By practicing these tricky words and sentences, learners can enhance their overall speaking proficiency. Utilizing resources that incorporate learn English with YouTube focuses on these specific traps, allowing for improved articulation and conversational skills.
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.