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English by the Nature Method Chapter 3 The third chapter Names The name of the boy is John.
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The name of the girl is Helen.
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The name of the father is Mr. Smith.
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The name of the mother is Mrs. Smith.
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What is the name of the girl?
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It's Helen.
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What's the name of the baby girl?
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It's Alice.
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Alice What's the name of the boy?
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It's John What are the names of the parents?
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They are Mr. and Mrs. Smith What is the name of the family?
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It's Smith Mr. Smith has a wife Her name is Mrs.
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Smith Mr. Smith has a daughter Her name is Helen Mr.
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Smith has a son His name is John Has Mr. Smith a wife?
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Yes, he has a wife.
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What's the name of his wife?
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Her name is Mr. Smith.
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Has Mr. Smith a son?
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Yes, he has a son.
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What is the name of his son?
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His name is John.
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Mr Smith has a son and two daughters.
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What are the names of the three children?
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Their names are John, Helen and Alice.
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John is 12 years old.
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How old is John?
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He is 12 years old.
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Helen is 10 years old.
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How old is Helen?
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She is 10 years old.
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The baby is 6 months old.
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How old is the baby?
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She is 6 months old.
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John is 12 years old.
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And Helen is 10 years old.
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John is 2 years older than Helen.
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Is John 14 years old?
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No, he is not 14 years old.
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He's only 12 years old.
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Is Helen 13 years old?
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No, she's not 13 years old.
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She's only 10 years old.
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Is Helen older than John?
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No, she's not older than John.
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John is 2 years older than she is.
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John is not 14 but only twelve years old.
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Helen is not thirteen, but only ten years old.
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John is not a girl, but Helen is a girl.
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Helen is not a boy, but John is a boy.
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The baby is not old, she is young.
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She is only six months old.
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Mr. Smith is a young man.
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He is 36 years old.
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Mrs Smith is a young woman.
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She is 32 years old.
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Mr Smith has a father.
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The father of Mr Smith is not young.
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He is old.
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He is 62 years old.
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John, Helen and the baby are young.
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They are children.
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Mr and Mrs Smith are also young.
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But they are older than the children.
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The children are younger than their parents.
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Is John younger than Helen?
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No, he's not younger than Helen.
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He's two years older than Helen.
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Is the baby younger than Helen?
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Yes, she is the youngest of the children.
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Which of the persons in the family is the oldest?
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The father of Mr. Smith is the oldest.
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Which of the three children is the youngest?
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The baby is the youngest.
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Has John three sisters?
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No, he has only two sisters, not three.
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Have Mr. and Mrs. Smith four children?
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No, they have not four children, but only three.
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Have Mr. and Mrs. Smith two sons?
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No, they have only one son but two daughters.
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What is the name of the family?
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The name of the family is Smith.
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What is Helen?
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Helen is a girl.
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Which of the children is the boy?
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John is the boy.
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What day is it?
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It's Sunday.
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What is the first day of the week.
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Sunday is the first day of the week.
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What is the name of the first month?
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The name of the first month is January.
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Which of the month is the second?
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February is the second month.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will focus on names and ages, enhancing your understanding of basic family vocabulary. By practicing the dialogue from Chapter 3 of "English by the Nature Method," you will learn how to ask and answer questions regarding family members, their names, and their ages. This chapter emphasizes the importance of simple sentence structures that are essential for conversational English, making it a great opportunity to improve English pronunciation and overall speaking skills through the shadowing technique.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Name: Refers to a person's identity (e.g., John, Helen).
  • Parents: The mother and father of a family (e.g., Mr. and Mrs. Smith).
  • Boy/Girl: Gender-specific terms (e.g., John is a boy, Helen is a girl).
  • Baby: A very young child (e.g., the baby is 6 months old).
  • Age: How old someone is (e.g., John is 12 years old).
  • Older/Younger: Comparative terms (e.g., John is 2 years older than Helen).
  • Family: A group of individuals related by blood or marriage (e.g., the Smith family).

Practice Tips

To engage effectively with the material presented in this video, consider utilizing the shadowspeak approach. This technique involves listening carefully to the dialogue and repeating it simultaneously. Pay close attention to the speed and tone of the speaker, as this will greatly help you improve English pronunciation while boosting your confidence in speaking. Start by breaking down the sentences into smaller parts, focusing on clarity and rhythm. As you practice, aim to imitate the intonation and pauses of the speaker, as this is crucial for mastering the flow of English conversation.

Remember, the key to effective English speaking practice is consistency. Make it a habit to practice daily, even for just a few minutes. You might try shadowing both the questions and the answers to deepen your understanding and enhance your speaking skills. This specific method will not only help in comprehension but also make your speech sound more natural.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two thingsolder than · younger than
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe youngest · the oldest

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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