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Little Pops Mom, can Jim come over? asked Harry.
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Little Pops Mom, can Jim come over? asked Harry.
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Mom looked in Harry's room.
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His clothes were all over the floor.
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Toys and books were everywhere.
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Yes, said Mom.
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But first you must clean your room.
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Harry put his books on the bookshelf.
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He put his toy robots in a basket.
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And he hung his clothes in the closet.
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Soon Harry's room was very neat.
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Jim rang the doorbell.
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Harry opened the door for him.
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Hey, Harry, said Jim.
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Hi, Jim, said Harry.
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Come on in.
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They went upstairs to Harry's room.
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Jim looked at Harry's books.
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He pulled a few of them off the shelf.
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Jim dropped the books on the floor.
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Next, he picked up a model car.
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This car is cool, said Jim.
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Jim poked the car's wheel.
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The wheel popped off.
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Oops, sorry about that, said Jim.
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Harry sighed.
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It's not a big deal, he said.
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Jim looked through the basket.
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He dumped toy robots on the floor.
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Soon Harry's room was a mess.
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Finally, Jim went home.
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Harry looked at the mess in his room.
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He said.
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He started picking up his things.
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What are you doing? asked Mom.
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Harry sighed.
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I'm cleaning my room.
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Again!
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he said Again, he said.
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Emmy and Harry were going outside to play.
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Wait a minute, you two, said Mom.
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Today is chores day.
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Emmy and Harry groaned.
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Please dust all the furniture, said Mom.
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I'll sweep all the floors.
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Harry got the feather dusters.
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Emmy and Harry started dusting tables and chairs.
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This will take forever, groaned Emmy.
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Soon Oliver and Tom ran into the room.
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We're space rangers, shouted Oliver.
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Watch out, Tom!
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Oliver yelled.
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Here come some evil aliens!
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Tom started to run away.
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Then he spotted Emmy's feather duster.
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What's that?
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Asked Tom.
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Emmy had an idea.
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It's a special space wand, she said.
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It stops aliens.
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How does it work? asked Tom.
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And he showed him.
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You dust all the furniture.
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That makes the aliens go away.
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Can I have your space wand? asked Tom.
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Um, said Emmy.
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She pretended to think for a minute.
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Okay.
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Oliver looked at Harry.
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Can I have your space wand, please?
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I guess so.
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Harry handed it over.
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Oliver dusted the tables with his space wand.
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Tom dusted the chairs.
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Goodbye, evil aliens, cried the boys.
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But Emmy and Harry couldn't hear them.
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Emmy and Harry were outside playing
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EMI and Harry were playing with friends.
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They were all playing in the treehouse.
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Oliver wanted to play, too.
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Not now, the older kids said.
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No fair, Oliver said.
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Let's have a club, Harry said.
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Good idea, Emmy said.
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What should we call it?
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Jim grinned at Harry.
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Let's call it the Boys Only Club.
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No fair, Emmy said.
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Sarah grinned at Emmy.
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We can have our own club, Emmy.
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We'll call it the No Boys Allowed Club.
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No fair, Harry said.
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Time for lunch, Mom called.
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Emmy looked at Harry.
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Who plays in the treehouse after lunch?
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The club that gets there first, Harry said.
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The kids ate lunch.
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The girls and boys finished at the same time.
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Then they raced to the treehouse.
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They all got there at the same time.
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Uh-oh, Jim said.
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Someone is already in the treehouse.
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It was Oliver.
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I have a club too, he said.
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Can Sarah and I be in your club?
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Emmy asked.
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Can Jim and I be in your club?
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Harry asked.
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Oliver grinned.
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My club is fair, he said.
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It's for everybody!
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Mom!
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Harry said.
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Sanjay's birthday party is at Fun Zone!
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Can I go?
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Sure!
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Mom said.
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Harry thought about his own birthday party.
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He was having it in the backyard.
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Harry sighed.
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I wish my party was at Fun Zone.
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Fun Zone is expensive, Mom said.
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You'll have a fun party here.
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Harry shrugged.
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Mom drove Harry to Sanjay's party.
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Fun Zone looked awesome.
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This will be great, Harry said.
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Let's play laser tag, Sanjay said.
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Everyone put on vests.
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They grabbed plastic laser guns.
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Then they entered a dark room.
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Harry shot a laser at Finn.
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Finn's vest didn't beep.
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Sanjay shot at Harry.
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My laser gun doesn't work, Sanjay said.
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Mine doesn't work either, Jackson said.
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Huh?
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A worker said.
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Me equipment is broken.
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That stinks, Sanjay said.
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The friends went into the arcade.
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They have Dino Hunter, Harry said.
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Everyone hurried to the game.
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A sign was stuck to the machine.
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It read, Out of Order.
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Sanjay groaned.
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Let's play skee-ball, Finn said.
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Sanjay rolled a ball.
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One hundred points!
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Jackson said.
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The game buzzed.
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The tickets got jammed.
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Sanjay frowned.
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Later, Mom picked up Harry.
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How was the party? she asked.
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It was okay, Harry smiled.
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My backyard party will be more fun.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking skills through an engaging story about friends visiting and everyday chores. By following the playful interactions between Harry and Jim, students will improve their understanding of conversational English, enhance their vocabulary, and develop the ability to express emotions such as frustration or boredom. This lesson is particularly beneficial for those preparing for IELTS speaking practice, as it showcases common conversational phrases and scenarios.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Clean your room - A common request that refers to organizing and tidying up one's space.
  • Come on in - A welcoming phrase used when inviting someone into your home.
  • Oops, sorry - An expression of apology when a mistake occurs.
  • Dust all the furniture - A household chore involving cleaning surfaces to remove dust.
  • Groaned - A sound made to express annoyance or discomfort.
  • Toys and books everywhere - A phrase that describes a messy room.
  • This will take forever - An expression indicating that a task seems very time-consuming.
  • Look at the mess - A comment made when observing a disorganized area.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video, follow these steps:

  • Watch the video once to understand the story flow and context. Focus on how the characters interact and the emotions they express.
  • Rewind to key moments and listen closely to the speed and tone of the speakers. The dialogue is suitable for learners since it is spoken at a conversational pace.
  • Pause frequently, repeating phrases aloud after the speakers. This helps improve your English pronunciation, making it easier to imitate the natural rhythm of native speakers.
  • Practice with variations by changing small parts of the dialogue to apply new vocabulary in different contexts. For instance, replace “clean your room” with “organize your desk” to expand your language use.
  • Lastly, try your hand at recording yourself as you practice speaking. Listening to your recorded voice can help identify areas for improvement and boost your confidence.

By using these tips and regularly practicing with engaging content such as this, learners can enhance their spoken English skills, making it easier to communicate effectively in everyday situations and ultimately excel in language assessments like the IELTS.

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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