Shadowing Practice: Finding Donnie, the Baby Sea Turtle! | Easy English Listening Practice (A2) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Lite該不會 Mine!
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Mine!
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पंचल Mine!
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Breakfast delivery for Emma.
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Thank you.
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Maybe they gave us a bonus burger today.
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This giant one is perfect for David.
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Breakfast!
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Everyone, come down!
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I'm hungry.
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You are always hungry.
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Wait, why do I not have a burger?
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What?
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I put one there.
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No, really.
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I put the big one right there.
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Maybe Dad ate it in his sleep.
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Very funny.
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Why is my burger over there?
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Huh?
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What is...
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What's that?
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Is that a turtle?
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Why is there a turtle in my burger?
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It's a baby turtle!
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Wait, let me help him.
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He's okay.
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He's so tiny.
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He really came out of the burger.
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This is not a regular turtle.
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I think this is a baby sea turtle.
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A sea turtle?
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From the sea?
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Definitely not from my breakfast.
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Mom!
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Dad!
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Can we keep him?
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Peter!
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Please.
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He came to our house.
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He chose us.
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I think he fell into a burger.
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Still, please.
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Baby sea turtles hatch from eggs on sandy beaches.
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So he was supposed to go to the ocean?
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Yes.
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Sea turtles belong in the ocean.
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Oh.
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We cannot keep a wild sea turtle forever.
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I know.
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Just for now.
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We can help him.
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He needs the right space.
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Sand, shallow water, and warmth.
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We can buy everything.
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Okay.
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Okay?
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This afternoon, I'll take you and Anna to buy what he needs.
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Yes!
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Temporary only.
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Temporary turtle rescue?
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That sounds official.
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He needs a name.
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Maybe Shelly.
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Too obvious.
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Burger.
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What?
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He came in a burger.
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What?
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he came in a burger Donnie see he likes it or he heard your voice.
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He likes it.
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His name is Donnie.
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Donnie needs a bed.
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A turtle bed?
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Yes.
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And maybe sunglasses.
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Turtles do not wear sunglasses.
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Cool turtles do.
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We are buying the basics.
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Maybe a tiny jacket?
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How do you know Donnie is a boy?
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Because his name is Donnie.
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That is not science.
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Then Donnie can still be Donnie.
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Problem solved.
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Hi there.
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Can I help you?
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Yes.
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We have a baby sea turtle.
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You have a what?
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Okay, then let's get the right temporary supplies.
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Can Donnie have that?
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No.
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Maybe Donnie wants this.
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No, he needs a cool boy hat.
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You do not even know if Donnie is a boy.
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You do not know if Donnie is a girl.
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When sea turtles are babies, it's hard to tell.
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So Donnie is just Donnie.
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That is acceptable.
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He needs a simple, safe place for now.
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And later, he needs to go back where he belongs.
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The ocean.
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Exactly.
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We are helping him.
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Mine.
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That actually looks pretty good.
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Welcome home, Donnie.
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He likes it.
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He is inspecting it.
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Good.
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I hope the customer is satisfied.
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Good night, Donnie.
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Good night, Burger Turtle.
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He is not Burger Turtle.
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He was literally in a burger.
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He waved.
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Sleep well, Donnie.
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Bye, Donnie.
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Be good today.
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I'll be back after school.
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He is a turtle, Peter.
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He is not going anywhere.
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You do not know that.
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Time to go.
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No escaping.
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No parties.
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No burger stealing.
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Come on, Captain Peter.
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Wait.
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Mine.
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Ninja Turtle!
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And Captain Hook.
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Ha!
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Mine!
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Donnie, I'm home!
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Donnie?
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Donnie?
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Maybe he is hiding.
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Turtles do not hide that fast.
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Donnie!
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Donnie!
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What's wrong?
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Donnie is gone.
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What happened?
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He's missing.
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That was not here before.
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A bird?
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A bird took Donnie?
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We do not know yet.
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But we will look for him.
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I should have stayed home.
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No, this is not your fault.
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We will find him.
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Donnie!
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Donnie!
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Donnie!
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Did you see anything strange?
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I made space on my shelf.
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If Donnie comes back, he can sit there.
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Really?
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Yes.
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But only if he does not steal my pencils.
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We will keep looking tomorrow.
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What if he is scared?
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Then we find him faster.
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And if any bird took him, that bird picked the wrong family.
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Mine.
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Mine.
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Oh, wait on it.
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This is too late.
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Final.
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I was.
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See.
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look Mom
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??
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x Hey!
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No way!
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Come on!
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Mine.
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Eat a little first.
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I'm not hungry.
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That is how I know you are truly sad.
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Wait.
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Donnie!
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It's really him.
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Donnie!
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Sandals first.
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Let's go!
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Donnie!
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Mine, mine!
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There they are!
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Oh no!
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Donnie, wait!
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Peter!
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This way!
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Easy.
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That's my turtle!
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That is not your turtle.
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Donnie!
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Donnie!
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Donnie!
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Donnie!
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He's skateboarding!
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Got you.
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Donnie.
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You're okay.
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My bird!
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Leave him alone.
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He's mine!
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He is literally saying mine, not yours.
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Let the bird go.
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No!
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He's okay.
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Mine!
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Hey, stop!
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He actually called his friends.
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You saved us.
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Mine.
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I think he wants to come with us.
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One ride only.
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No stealing.
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Everyone buckled?
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The bird is not buckled.
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Mine.
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We're taking you home now.
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For real this time.
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That's what love does.
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It helps even when saying goodbye is hard.
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This is where he belongs.
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I know.
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Bye, Donnie.
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I'm going to miss you.
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He will be okay.
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He made it this far.
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And now he gets to go home.
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His family.
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They came for him.
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Bye, Donnie.
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Are you crying?
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No.
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The ocean is just very windy.
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Very windy.
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You helped him when he needed help.
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That is something to be proud of.
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Sea turtles belong in the ocean.
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Exactly.
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I think that means goodbye.
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Now I have a question for you.
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What does the seagull say?
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I know!
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Wait, let them answer first.
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If you know the answer, please write it in the comments.
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Just write the words the seagull says.
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Yes!
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Write it in the comments if you got it before me See you next time See you next time
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with a fun and lighthearted story about a baby sea turtle that unexpectedly appears during breakfast. This narrative not only enhances your listening skills but also introduces you to everyday conversational English. You will practice understanding context, emotions, and casual phrases, all while focusing on improving your English pronunciation through shadow speech techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn English with YouTube in an enjoyable and engaging manner.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Breakfast delivery - the act of bringing breakfast to someone's home.
  • Bonus burger - an extra hamburger, possibly as a surprise treat.
  • Sea turtle - a type of turtle that lives in the ocean.
  • Hatch from eggs - the process by which baby sea turtles emerge from their eggs on sandy beaches.
  • Wild sea turtle - a turtle that lives in its natural habitat in the ocean.
  • Keep him - an expression that means to take care of the turtle, suggesting companionship.
  • Ocean - the large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
  • Chosen us - when something or someone seems to select a person or a group; it denotes a special connection.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience with this video, consider these effective tips for shadow speaking. First, watch the video at a slower speed, focusing on the pronunciation and intonation of the speaker. Repeat phrases immediately after the speaker to ensure you are mimicking their tone and rhythm. This technique will not only help you improve your English pronunciation but also build your confidence in English speaking practice.

Emphasize the emotional expressions in the dialogue, as this will make your speech sound more natural and engaging. If you find a phrase particularly interesting, pause the video and practice it multiple times. Use shadow speech to reinforce your ability to produce sounds and words like a native speaker. This immersive practice will solidify your understanding of the vocabulary and phrases presented, making your learning experience with English more enjoyable and effective. Remember, learning English with YouTube allows you to interact with real-world scenarios and dialogues, which can significantly enhance your language 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.

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