Shadowing Practice: Family & Friends 1 - Unit 11: I Like Monkeys! (Second Edition Full) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening 111.
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Listen and point.
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Elephant.
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Cheer off!
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Monkey.
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big.
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Tall.
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little Monkey.
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tall.
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Giraffe.
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Big.
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Elephant.
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Little.
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Listen and repeat.
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Elephant.
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Giraffe.
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Monkey.
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Big.
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Tall.
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little Listening 112.
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Listen and chant.
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elephant elephant elephant giraffe giraffe giraffe monkey monkey monkey Big,
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big, big
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tall tall tall little little little you
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The zoo?
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Great!
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I like animals!
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Look at the elephants, Billy.
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Oh no...
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I don't like elephants.
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They're...
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Big!
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Look at the giraffes!
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Uhh...
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I don't like giraffes.
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They're tall.
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Billy!
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You like animals?
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But you don't like elephants.
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And you don't like giraffes.
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Look over there!
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I like monkeys.
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I like monkeys.
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They are little.
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And I'm little, too.
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Yes.
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They're funny and you're funny too.
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Listening 114.
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Listen and point.
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Tiger.
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Snake.
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Parrot.
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Polar bear.
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Seal.
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Polar Bear.
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Snake.
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Tiger.
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Seal.
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Parrot.
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Listen and repeat.
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Tiger.
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Snake.
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parrot Polar Bear.
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Seal.
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Listening 115.
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Listen and sing Let's Go to the Zoo.
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Hear the tigers growl, growl, growl, growl, growl, growl, growl.
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Hear the tigers growl, growl, hip, hip, hip, hooray!
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Let's go to the zoo, zoo, zoo.
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What about you, you, you?
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You can come to, to, to.
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Let's go to the zoo, zoo, zoo.
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Hiss, hiss, hiss, hiss, hear the snakes, hiss, hiss, hip, hip, hip, hooray!
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Let's go to the zoo, zoo, zoo.
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What about you, you, you?
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What about you, you, you?
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You could come too, too, too.
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Let's go to the zoo, zoo, zoo.
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Listening 116.
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Listen and point.
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C. Ah.
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T.
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cat.
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M. Ah.
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Na.
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Man.
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Ah.
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Na.
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Fan Listen and repeat.
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C. A -T.
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Cat.
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M. Ah.
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Na.
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Man.
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Ah.
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Na.
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Fan.
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Listening 117.
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Listen and chant.
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The cat's got a hat, the cat's got a hat.
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Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.
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The man's got a fan, the man's got a fan.
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Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.
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Listening 118 Read and listen to the poem.
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What am I?
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I am an animal at the zoo.
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Listen now, this is true.
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I'm yellow and brown.
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My tongue is red.
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I've got two little ears on top of my head.
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My neck is long and I am tall.
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I haven't got any hands at all.
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I can see the tops of trees.
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My food is there.
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I like green leaves.
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To get my food, my tongue is long.
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Can you guess?
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Don't get it wrong.
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'So what am I?
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Do you know?' Point to me and say hello.
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Listening 119.
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Listen and number.
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1. Look at all the animals, Toby!
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Wow!
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Let's see the little monkeys first.
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I like monkeys.
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They're my favourite animals.
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2. I really like elephants, Mum.
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They're big and grey.
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And they've got big ears.
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3. Oh, look at these polar bears!
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Yes, one is big and one is little.
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It's a mum and baby.
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I really like polar bears.
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4. Oh no!
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Let's not see the snakes, Mum.
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They're long and scary.
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I don't like snakes.
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5. Quickly, Toby, look!
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I like these animals.
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They're so cute.
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I like seals a lot.
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6. But I don't like lions.
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They're very big.
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I don't like them.
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Yes, me too.
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Let's go.

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What Speaking Skills Will You Build with This Video?

If you’re looking to learn English with YouTube, this clip is a fantastic tool for mastering basic conversational flow. It targets the milestone of expressing likes and dislikes about animals—perfect for real-life situations like talking about a trip to the zoo! You’ll practice forming simple opinions (“I like monkeys”) and describing traits (“They’re little”), which are building blocks for more complex conversations. Plus, the repetitive structure helps you get comfortable with natural speech rhythm, a key part of english speaking practice.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions to Try

  • “I like [animals]!” – Great for sharing preferences.
  • “I don’t like [elephants].” – Simple way to state dislikes.
  • “They’re [big/tall/little].” – Describe characteristics easily.
  • “Look at the [giraffes]!” – Get someone’s attention with a comment.
  • “They’re funny and you’re funny too.” – Connect traits between two things.

These phrases work in many contexts—swap “monkeys” for “cats” or “big” for “cute” to make them your own!

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation & Rhythm Tips

One common challenge is pronouncing words like “elephant” (el-uh-fant) and “giraffe” (ji-raf) clearly. The video’s slow, repetitive chanting is ideal for improving English pronunciation—listen closely to how the speaker stresses the first syllable in “giraffe” and the second in “elephant.” Another tip: use the shadowing technique! Pause the video, then repeat each line immediately after the speaker. This helps you match their tone and pace, a trick used by many learners to sound more natural. If you’re new to shadowing, a shadowing site can offer extra practice, but this video is a great starting point on its own. Pay attention to the short pauses between phrases—copying these will make your speech sound less robotic and more fluent.

By focusing on these elements, you’ll turn simple animal talk into a way to build confidence in everyday English!

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 →