Shadowing Practice: Family and Friends | JoJo and Gran Gran Official - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Thanks, Jojo.
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Thanks, Jojo.
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You were very helpful.
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My customers will love the fabrics we've chosen.
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See you soon.
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Bye!
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Fresh fish!
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Ah.
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Coming through.
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Excuse me.
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Excuse me.
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Watch out.
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Hey, Jojo.
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Gran, gran.
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GRAN GRAN!
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Jared!
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Are you okay, Jared?
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I am now.
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Thanks for the assist.
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That's a lot of shopping.
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Ah, this isn't shopping, Jojo.
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These are all the supplies for my shop.
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I'm just carrying them to my van.
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Would you like some help?
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You're a legend, GRAN GRAN.
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Oh!
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Thank you so much.
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Who knows where I'd have been without your help?
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That's what friends are for.
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Well, I better let you get back to your shopping.
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What brings you to the market today, anyway?
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Monty!
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Fish pie for me and Monty tonight, Gran-Gran.
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The fish!
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Laters!
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We're too late.
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Gran-gran Jojo, you made it.
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Oh, sorry, Naveed.
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We got caught up helping some friends.
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I know, I saw.
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That's the thing about your gran-gran.
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She always makes time for others.
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And it looks like you're the same, Jojo.
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Which is why I put some fish aside for you.
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Cleaned and scaled, of course.
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Oh, Naveed, how much do I owe you?
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Oh, oh, oh, no charge.
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You both helped your friends today.
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Now I'm helping mine.
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Aww.
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Thank you, Navid.
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Two deal to the robots! Did we lose?
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We've just finished the first half of the game.
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We'll start the second half after a quick break.
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Well done you two.
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Great game so far.
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We didn't score any goals, Gran-Gran.
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There's still time, Jojo.
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You've still got the second half.
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Don't give up.
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But I'm not very good at kicking the ball.
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But you are good at jumping, Jojo, and catching.
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Gran-gran, you can't catch in football.
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Jojo, I think it's time for a Gran-gran play.
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There is someone who can catch the ball in football.
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The goalie!
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Come on, Jackson, make it three goals for the robots!
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Yes!
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Whoa!
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Great save, Jojo!
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More like jumping Jojo!
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Yes!
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Now let's win that trophy!
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Go Daddy!
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Woohoo!
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Yay!
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Woohoo!
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Amazing!
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Go Rockets!
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Hey, hey, go Rockets!
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It's two goals each and there's one minute left.
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Can we do it, Rockets?
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Yeah!
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That's the spirit, Jumpin' Jojo.
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I think it's time for a Gran Gran plan.
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This race is about being slow and steady.
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Slow and steady?
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Yeah, it's called the Egg and Spoon Race.
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Oh!
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Egg-zillent!
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Sounds good, Gran-Gran.
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Everybody ready?
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Ready!
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And one more thing.
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If you drop your egg, you have to go back to the start.
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Oh, okay.
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Bring it on.
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On your marks.
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Get set.
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Go!
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Oh, no!
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No, monkey!
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Remember, slow and steady.
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Slow and steady.
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That's it, Jojo.
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No!
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My egg keep going Jojo almost there
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Jojo wins the race Race!
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I did it!
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Oh, well done, JoJo!
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Well done, JoJo!
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Faster isn't always better, Panda.
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Sometimes it's good to be slow and steady.
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Mmm, best sandwiches in the whole world.
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No, Monty.
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Monty, this is my sandwich.
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Now's the time to run fast, Jared.
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It's my language!
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Morty!
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Sorry!
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They don't look like ice lollies, Gran-Gran.
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They're all swishy.
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Ah, that's because they still need to change from liquid to solid.
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And we do that by freezing them.
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The freezer will make the lollies really cold.
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By the morning they'll be frozen, just in time to take to the community garden.
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Are the ice lollies frozen, Gran Gran?
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Let's have a look.
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We did it!
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Red lollies, red lollies, red lollies, red lollies.
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Hi Jared!
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Jojo!
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Gran Gran!
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We've got a surprise for you!
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Whoa!
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They look delicious, Jojo.
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We made them all by ourselves.
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Would you like a red or yellow lolly?
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Mmm.
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I will have a yellow lolly, please.
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Thanks, Jojo.
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This will keep me very cool.
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Hello, Jojo, Gran-Gran.
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We were just about to take a little break.
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Perfect timing then.
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We've got just the thing.
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We made ice lollies!
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Oh, what a good thought!
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Come on, Grandad, let's get one.
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So kind, Jojo.
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It was a summer day.
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The sun was shining, the sunflowers were bursting with colour, and Jojo and her cousin Lexi were dancing in the garden.
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Jojo, my little sunshine, and Lexi, my precious sweet pea.
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Fantastic dancing.
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There are new moves, great-grand-grand.
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We're practicing for later.
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We're the entertainment.
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The cool cousins.
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I taught them a move or two as well.
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Don't listen to your dad, Jojo.
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He borrowed all of his moves from me.
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And your uncle Tyrell borrowed his moves from your Auntie Dee.
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It's a family thing.
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Yes, I do love to dance at the barbecue.
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I used to roll out my old record player and sway the day away.
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I still have your old record player, Mama.
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You can't beat the old school.
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We're using Lexi's speaker for the music.
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It goes really loud.
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Good!
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I want to hear it all the way in St Lucia.
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Ha ha!
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I'd better get you on charge, Mama.
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I'll call you later.
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See you soon, Gran-Gran.
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Don't be late, Auntie Dee.
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Won't be long.
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I'll be there soon.
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Does your speaker need a charge too, Lexi?
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We don't want it to run out of power mid-moon walk.
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Hey!
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I didn't bring my charger.
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Will the battery last?
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Well, when this light is green, it means fully charged.
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Yay!
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Okay.
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Shall we get some more food ready?
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Not much of a barbecue without Mummy's chicken, is it?
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It's Tyrannosaurus Rex!
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Oh!
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Is it cold in Santa Lucia, great-grand-grand?
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Cold?
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No, no, no. It's hot, hot, hot.
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I know what will warm us up, Jojo.
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Yummy hot chocolate.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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This really has been the best day ever.
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And can you guess why, Jojo?
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Was it the farm?
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Or the museum?
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Or the yummy cocoa tea?
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No, no, no. It's the best day ever because...
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I'm spending it with my family.
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When are you going to have St. Lucia?
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Going home?
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I just arrived!
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Weeheeheehee!
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So there's still lots of time for us to spend together as a family.
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I love you all!
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We love you too, Jojo!

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Context & Background

The video "Family and Friends | JoJo and Gran Gran Official" offers a heartwarming depiction of community support and friendship. In the scene, Jojo helps her Gran Gran with shopping at the market, demonstrating an essential value of helping others. This interaction highlights everyday conversations and the importance of camaraderie, making it an ideal resource for learners aiming to improve their English speaking skills. By immersing yourself in such relatable dialogues, you can enhance your communication abilities and cultural understanding.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “Watch out!” - A phrase commonly used to alert someone of potential danger.
  • “Excuse me.” - A polite way to get someone's attention or to pass through.
  • “I need some help.” - A straightforward way to ask for assistance.
  • “Thank you so much!” - A warm expression of gratitude that enhances interpersonal relationships.
  • “What brings you here today?” - A friendly inquiry that invites conversation and connection.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

Shadowing is a powerful technique to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here’s a method to effectively use the video for shadowing practice:

  1. Watch the video once: Familiarize yourself with the context and the speakers' emotions. This first viewing will help you understand the scene without focusing too hard on the details.
  2. Listen and pause: Play the video segment by segment, pausing after each phrase or sentence. Repeat the phrases aloud to practice your pronunciation and intonation.
  3. Use a shadowing app: Incorporate a shadowing app to help track your speaking progress. This can offer feedback on your pronunciation, aiding in your IELTS speaking practice.
  4. Record yourself: After shadowing each segment, record your attempts. Listening to your recordings will help identify areas for improvement and boost your confidence.
  5. Engage with the content: After practicing, think about how you might use these phrases in your daily life. This will solidify your learning and encourage you to use the language in context.

By incorporating elements from this video into your English learning routine, you will be well on your way to improving your speaking skills. Remember to enjoy the practice, and over time, you will find yourself speaking more naturally and fluently.

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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