Shadowing Practice: Funny Wolf vs 7 Clever Goats ๐บ Classic Fairy Tale - Learn English Speaking with Video
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The wolf and the seven little goats.
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Deep in a lush green forest lived a wolf who was always hungry.
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This wolf ate so much, but he never felt full.
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He wandered the forest, day and night, chasing food.
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Sometimes he couldn't catch the food he really wanted.
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At such times, he'd go to his den and howl, Should I chew on stones from hunger?
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The wolf's neighbor, the hyena, was smarter than the wolf.
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Without tiring or running, he caught his prey using traps.
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Though the wolf admired him, he wasn't smart enough to set traps.
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One day he went to the hyena to join his rich feast.
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But the hyena was just as sly and greedy as the wolf.
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He said, I'd love to host you wolf brother, but I must eat first.
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There's only enough for me, and made him wait outside.
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From that day the wolf got determined.
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I must get smarter and learn to trap or I'll starve.
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A few days later, the hungry wolf left his den and discovered a cottage in the forest.
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He was very curious about who lived there.
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He quietly approached the cottage.
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To avoid being seen, he peeked through the trees and watched the cottage carefully.
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Inside lived a mother goat and her seven kids happily.
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One kid was jumping on the hay.
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Two kids were playing with a ball.
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Two were swinging and the other two were picking flowers.
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The mother goat was baking a pie in the kitchen.
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The wolf was so hungry that his mouth watered at the sight.
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Thinking he found food for a whole week, he smiled with delight.
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He was just about to pounce and gobble them all up when he paused.
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He thought it was the perfect time to set a trap, just like his clever neighbor the hyena.
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The wolf hid all night, watching the cottage and making plans.
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When the sun rose in the morning, the mother goat, unaware of anything, kissed her kids and was about to leave.
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But before leaving, she warned them about the dangerous wolf in the forest.
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She said, I'm going to the market, my little goats.
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Be careful and don't open the door to anyone.
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Remember what I taught you.
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While the mother goat gave strict warnings for their safety, the kids listened carefully and then said goodbye.
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The mother goat took her basket and left the house.
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The little goats started playing inside the house.
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The sneaky wolf, seeing the mother goat leave, jumped at the opportunity.
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Now he had a plan to make the little goats open the door easily.
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If he disguised himself as their mother, they might be fooled and open the door.
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The wolf picked a dress from the laundry drying in a nearby yard.
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He quickly put it on and walked away.
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When the homeowner went to collect the laundry, they were surprised to find one dress missing.
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Who in the forest would take a dress for someone as tall as me?
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Of course it never occurred to them that a wolf might have taken it.
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The hungry wolf broke two carob pods off a tree branch and wore them like a goat.
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He laughed and said to himself, if they open the door, there's no reason they won't think I'm their mother.
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A farmer came to collect the carob pods and was surprised to see broken branches and missing pods.
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Who could damage a goat horn tree like this in the middle of the forest?
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He wondered.
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Of course he never thought a wolf might be responsible.
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Even in disguise the wolf ran quickly to the cottage door.
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He knocked on the door.
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The kids, expecting only their mother, got excited and rushed to the door.
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One wanted to open the door right away, but another stopped them.
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We must first find out who it is before we open the door, one of the little ghosts said.
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Then one of the little goats called out, Who is it?
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The wolf was about to answer in his own voice, but paused.
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He reminded himself to stick to the plan and answered in a high-pitched goat-like voice.
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It's me, your mother.
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Come on, open the door.
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One of the kids cheered.
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It's our mother, hooray! But another warned.
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But our mother's feet aren't black.
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Look, these feet are pitch black.
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Oh!
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Indeed, the feet visible under the door were pitch black.
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One little goat said, Our mother has white feet.
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Yours are black.
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You are not our mother.
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Realizing the kids didn't believe him, the wolf ran to a bakery.
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He poured a whole sack of flour over his feet.
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Now his feet were white like the goat's, and he ran back to the cottage.
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The baker was shocked to see an empty flour sack in front of his shop.
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Who would come to my bakery and waste a whole sack of flour, he thought.
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Of course he never imagined a wolf could be behind it.
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Meanwhile the wolf knocked on the goat's door again.
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The little goats asked, who is it?
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In a gentle voice like the mother goats, he said, it's me, your mother, open the door.
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Hearing the soft voice and seeing the white feet under the door, they thought it was truly their mother.
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One of them cheered, hooray, our mother, she's here, and opened the door.
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At first, the visitor looked like their mother, but within seconds they realized it was the hungry, dangerous wolf, and it was too late.
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The moment the door opened, the wolf burst into the cottage.
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The little goats screamed, help, it's a wolf, help us, and scattered everywhere.
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One hid under the table, another crawled into the bed.
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A third hid in the corner of the closet.
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The fourth climbed into the stove.
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The fifth ran into the kitchen.
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The sixth hid behind the curtain.
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And the seventh goat hid inside the big clock on the wall.
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But the clever wolf moved quickly and caught them one by one from their hiding spots.
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Only the seventh one inside the clock was not found.
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Thinking, this many goats will surely fill me up, he carried them in a big sack to his dark den.
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The hyena was very surprised to see the wolf with a huge sack full of goats.
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Wow, how did you manage to hunt like that, he asked.
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The wolf smugly replied, I used my brain and set a trap and laughed.
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The hyena said he wanted to visit the wolf as a guest, but the wolf replied, It's my meal time now, and there's only enough for me.
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After a while, the mother goat finally returned to the cottage.
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But the door was open, and the inside was a mess.
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The mother searched everywhere but couldn't find her kids.
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She began to cry, My babies!
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Where are you, my little goats?
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Hearing her cry, the little goat came out of the clock and ran to her.
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He hugged her tightly and told her everything that happened.
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Mommy, a hungry wolf took all my siblings.
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I'm the only one who escaped.
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The mother goat immediately went to the wolf's den with her kid.
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The hyena saw the mother goat coming to rescue her babies, but he didn't tell the wolf about it.
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He knew one goat wasn't enough for a full meal, so he just returned to his own den.
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Meanwhile, the mother goat heard her little one's voices from inside.
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She turned to her kid and said, This is the wolf's den.
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We must be very careful now, my dear.
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The mother goat and her kid made a brilliant plan to save the little goats.
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They stood on opposite sides of the den.
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At that moment, the hungry wolf had his mouth wide open, ready to eat one of the kids.
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The mother goat and her kid waved their arms to cast a big shadow inside the wolf's den.
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The shadow looked like a huge bear.
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The mother goat deepened her voice like a bear and said, I am a giant bear, very hungry.
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There must be a wolf here I can eat, she growled.
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The wolf truly believed a bear had come to eat him.
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He was terrified.
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He left the six captured kids behind and ran away in fear.
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He ran so fast he didn't even notice the mother goat and her kid standing at the entrance.
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While running, he shouted, Help!
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A bear!
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It's going to eat me!
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The hyena saw him and smirked, saying, That wolf really doesn't have a brain.
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The hungry wolf disappeared into the depths of the forest.
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The little goats were still too afraid to come out of the wolf's den.
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They truly believed a bear had come.
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But when the mother goat and her kid came in and showed themselves, they realized the truth and hugged her with joy.
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Together they left the wolf's den and returned to their cozy cottage.
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The mother goat hugged her kids tightly and told them how brave they were.
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From that day on, the mother goat and her seven kids lived safely in their forest cottage.
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And the bad wolf never returned to that forest again.
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice listening and speaking skills through the funny and classic fairy tale of "Wolf vs 7 Clever Goats." This engaging story not only provides entertainment but also presents various vocabulary and phrases that will enhance your English speaking abilities. As you follow the witty adventures of the wolf trying to outsmart the seven little goats, you will improve your pronunciation, intonation, and overall confidence in speaking English. Utilize the shadowing technique as you mimic the dialogue and narration to refine your skills and prepare for real-life conversations and IELTS speaking practice.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- wolf - a wild animal known for its cunning nature
- hungry - needing or wanting food
- trap - a device for capturing animals
- disguise - to change one's appearance to conceal identity
- mother goat - the female goat in the story who protects her kids
- kids - young goats
- cottage - a small house in a rural area
- adventure - an exciting and unusual experience
Practice Tips
When utilizing the shadowing technique with this story, pay close attention to the tone, pacing, and emotion conveyed by the narrator. The video features a lively and engaging narration style, which makes it ideal for shadow speaking. Start by listening to short segments of the transcript, repeating promptly after the speaker. Focus on emulating the natural rhythm and intonation of their speech.
Consider these tips for effective practice:
- Break down the transcript into manageable sections; focusing on one paragraph at a time can increase retention and comprehension.
- Slow down the playback speed to clearly hear every word and expression. This is particularly effective for challenging vocabulary.
- Record yourself to track progress and identify areas that need improvement. Comparing your speech with the original can highlight irregularities in pronunciation.
- Engage in daily practice, aiming to shadow at least 10 minutes each day. Consistency is key to improving your shadow speech skills.
- Try discussing the story aloud after shadowing, bringing in the vocabulary youโve learned to reinforce your understanding.
Utilizing these strategies on this captivating tale will greatly enhance your communication skills and ensure you are well-prepared for any speaking challenges, including IELTS speaking practice. Happy learning!
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.