Shadowing Practice: Everybody Up 5 - Unit 2: Camping - Lesson 4: Plants - Learn English Speaking with Video

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This is the Eden Project.
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It's in Cornwall in the UK.
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There are 4 ,500 kinds of plants in the Eden Project.
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There are flowers, trees, and lots and lots of grass.
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We need plants like grass, trees, and flowers.
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They give us food, clothing and oxygen.
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That's why the Eden Project grows so many plants.
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Many of these plants are very different.
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But they all start growing from a seed, and they all have the same parts.
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These are trees.
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Trees have long roots.
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These roots grow underground.
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and they take in food and water.
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Trees have big, strong stems too.
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These stems are called trunks.
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Smaller plants have smaller stems.
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But big stems and small stems do the same thing.
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help the plants to stand, and they bring water from the roots to the other parts of the plant.
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Stems also grow leaves.
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Trees have a lot of leaves.
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Some trees have leaves all year.
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And some trees don't have leaves in the winter.
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Other plants have leaves, too.
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Some plants also have flowers.
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These flowers are often very colorful, and with the help of bees, They make seeds.
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And then other plants can grow.
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Some trees grow flowers, and some grow fruit too.
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This is an apple tree.
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Inside these apples are new seeds.
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Many animals eat fruit from trees.
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Then these animals move the seeds to other places and other trees can grow.
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And when these seeds become new trees and other new plants, they look beautiful too!
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What kind of plants do you see every day?
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Page 18 Lesson 4 plants B.
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Listen.
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Point and say.
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1. oxygen.
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Two.
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seed 3.
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Size.
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Four.
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root.
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5. underground.
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6. STEM.
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Page 18.
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C. Listen and read.
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The parts of a plant.
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Plants give us food, clothing, and oxygen.
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There are over 250 ,000 kinds of plants in the world.
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Many plants have six parts.
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Each part has a job to do.
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Seeds.
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Seeds come in many shapes and sizes.
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When seeds are in the earth, They grow and become new plants.
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roots The roots of a plant usually grow underground.
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They take in food and water for the plant.
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STEM.
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The stem grows up from the roots and helps the plant to stand.
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It stores food and brings water to other parts of the plant.
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leaves, Leaves grow out of the stem.
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They use the sun to make food for the plant.
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flowers Many flowers are colorful.
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They help the plant to make seeds.
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fruit.
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Some plants grow fruit, which have seeds in them.
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Apples, oranges and tomatoes are all fruit.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

In this lesson from the "Everybody Up 5" series, learners are introduced to the fascinating world of plants through the lens of the Eden Project. This engaging content provides a context-rich environment where students can learn English with YouTube while exploring topics such as plant anatomy and their role in our ecosystem. By practicing speaking along with this video, you will not only enhance your vocabulary related to nature but also gain the ability to articulate thoughts clearly about everyday topics. Speaking about something as relatable as plants makes it easier to engage in conversation with others, thus boosting your overall English speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The transcript includes several useful grammatical structures that can improve your English skills. Here are a few key expressions to focus on:

  • “There are...” – This phrase is used to present facts, as seen in “There are 4,500 kinds of plants.” Practice using this structure to describe various topics in your conversations.
  • “Plants give us...” – This sentence format allows you to explain functions or contributions. Try crafting sentences about what other things can give or provide.
  • “Some trees...” – The use of "some" is a great way to compare and contrast. For example, you can express differences in your own experiences by saying, “Some books are exciting, while others are boring.”

Incorporating these structures into your daily speaking will allow you to communicate more effectively and confidently. A great way to reinforce these structures is to use a shadowing app where you can mimic the speaker's delivery for better retention.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Pronunciation can be tricky, and this video includes several words that learners may find challenging. Pay attention to the following:

  • Oxygen – Breaking this word down into syllables can help. Practice saying it as “ox-y-gen.”
  • Roots – The "r" sound can be difficult for some non-native speakers. Try to pronounce it clearly, paying attention to how your tongue positions.
  • Underground – This compound word can be tricky; ensure to emphasize both parts distinctly: “under-ground.”

Regularly engaging with these challenging words through improve English pronunciation techniques will enhance your speaking clarity. Shadowing the speaker can also help you master these pronunciations and build your confidence.

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 →