Shadowing Practice: Go Camping With Barbie & Friends | Compilation - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Ahh, look at the news.
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Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Ahh, look at the news.
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Yes, very woodsy.
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But, uh, why are we stopping here?
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I mean, where's the hotel?
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We don't need a hotel.
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We have the Roberts new camper!
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Okay, let's see what she can do!
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Oh, wow.
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Pretty cool, right?
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Should make camping a breeze.
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Let's set everything up.
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And this is where we sleep.
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It's great!
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You were right, Barbie.
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An evening in nature is just what I needed to calm my nerves before tomorrow's competition.
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Who's ready to party?
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This hot tub, loving it!
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Oh, you don't need to bother with that.
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The kitchen?
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It's kind of important if we're gonna cook the dinner you brought.
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Who said anything about cooking?
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Snack bars?
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That's all you brought for dinner?
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They're delicious and high in protein.
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But there aren't even enough of them for all of us.
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So we'll share.
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That's what girlfriends do, right?
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Oh, a dits on the strawberry kiwi.
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Oh, isn't this the greatest road trip ever?
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Come on, Dad.
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Mom's on her girls' trip,
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So she put us in charge of the checklist.
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Okay, fine.
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Go ahead.
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Even though I know I've got everything.
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Great.
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Sleeping bags?
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Check.
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Tents?
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Check.
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Grill, chili, buns, hot dogs, s'mores?
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Check, check, check, check.
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And who forgets s'mores on a camping trip?
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I was doing this before you were born.
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Can we go now?
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Hi!
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I was just about to knock.
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Daisy, Ken, I've missed you guys so much.
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It's been forever.
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Hi, Roberts fam.
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Sorry we're late.
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Not yet.
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But if we're not on the road in 90 seconds,
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it might cost us hours in traffic.
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Unless you want a replay of last time.
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No!
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What happened last time?
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Traffic jam.
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Five hours.
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Radio stuck on the easy listening station.
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It still gives me nightmares.
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We just made it.
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Three, two...
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Cock-doodle-doo!
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No!
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Don't worry, that's the last one.
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So far, it's my favorite part of camping.
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But a girl could use a heads up.
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You know, when you kids were little,
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we wouldn't be on the road five minutes before you fell fast asleep.
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Now look at you, all grown up.
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So, who wants to pick the soundtrack for the drive?
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Yes!
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Easy listening it is.
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And there!
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It's up ahead, behind there.
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Hey, hear that?
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Let's move nice and slow.
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Don't want to scare it more than it's already scared.
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It's a snake!
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It's a lion!
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It's a snake!
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It's a lion!
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It's a snake!
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It's a lion!
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It's a bear!
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It's an app.
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So I take it you guys haven't had much luck either?
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We found this.
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Purple fur?
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I keep telling Stacy it's a unicorn,
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but she doesn't believe me.
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I think you might be right, Chelsea.
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Wait, what?
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Really?
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Yep.
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Weren't you playing with your stuffed animals around here yesterday?
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Uh-huh.
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Guess we really were on a unicorn hunt.
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Mr. Unicorn!
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Told you so!
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That doesn't explain these bizarre tracks, though.
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Those are totally bizarre.
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Bizarrely similar to the tracks Ken's binocular strap is making.
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Just happy it's not a snake.
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Nice work, Sherlock.
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Wish I could do the same with the tracks we've been following which look like a cross between two different species
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Except they're not.
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Huh These kind of look familiar It's two different species all right
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Which is why the tracks were leading us back toward It's coming from our campsite!
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Oh no!
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Dad!
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I'm going to go to the hotel!
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I, uh...
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I guess I didn't get as much sleep last night as I thought.
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How'd it go?
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Not great.
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We found a stuffed unicorn,
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a snoring dad, and each other, but no mystery creature.
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Actually, we haven't heard the screech in a while.
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Maybe it managed to free itself?
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Or moved on to scare other campers?
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Well, wherever it is, no sense continuing to search on an empty stomach.
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Who's hungry for pancakes?
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We're gonna keep searching on empty stomachs, aren't we?
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Yup.
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And this time, it definitely came from that direction.
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From gash to posh, we're here for it.
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Right, Gato?
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You know what I just realized?
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I haven't thought about my phone once since we got here.
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Hey, me either.
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Told you camping would work.
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Who needs a phone?
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Right, Brooklyn?
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Right!
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So, now that us city boys are feeling this camping thing, what's next?
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Time to kick back and relax in our beautiful tents?
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Oh, no!
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Oh, no!
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Oh, no!
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Hey, excuse me.
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Hello?
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Now is it time to kick back and relax in our tents?
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Oh no, that's exactly how he barks when he sees squirrels.
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There's no food!
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Get back here!
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That's ours!
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Stop!
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This is nice.
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I haven't thought about this ring musical once since the whole tree thing.
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And now I am.
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Here, I found a bag of your faves
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that the squirrels didn't get to get to stop thinking start
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snacking much better a mind at peace is a beautiful thing even though Stefan
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and I did hear some students talking about the show at the cafe
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but I can't remember the name of it uh-huh right are
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you sure oh that's right it's dance dance the tale of the dancer who dances the opening song is It's amazing!
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It's a modern mix of hip-hop,
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Broadway, and classical music at the same time!
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I'll pull it up on my phone.
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Right.
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I'll play it for you tomorrow.
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Ladies, I gotta admit, all this camping and connecting,
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I could really get used to it.
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Nope, I don't want to connect with you!
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Yay, fishing!
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Yay!
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Woohoo!
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Road trip!
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Isn't that a little loud?
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You might scare the fish,
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but I thought it was our thing.
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Right, right, uh...
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Road trip!
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Woohoo!
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Isn't this nice?
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Let's just enjoy the moment and...
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Oh, I want them!
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Ah!
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Whoa!
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No!
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Ah!
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No!
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We're gonna need a bigger boat!
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It's really strong!
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A little help?
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Oh, right.
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Ooh!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Oh, no!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Phew!
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That was close.
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Oh no!
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On three, we'll pull it up.
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Tammy, grab the nut!
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One, two, three!
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You meant now?
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We got it!
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Good one!
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I did it!
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I helped!
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Thanks, Tammy!
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It's what friends do!
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Ah!
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Uh, how do we eat it?
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It's.. it's sushi, right?
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What was that?
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Storm's coming.
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We'd better get off the lake.
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Rain, rain, lots to do, make it smelly Nala-Zoo!
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Ha ha ha!
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Look!
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Storm clouds!
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Did we do that?
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I can't believe it worked!
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Let's dance harder, and get those clouds to come this way.
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Then we can throw the ice in.
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Rain rain loves to do,
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make it snow in Malibu.
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Hey Malibu!
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I mean, Chelsea?
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I mean, oh.
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What do you call your best friend when she's body swapped with her younger sister?
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You can call me exhausted, Brooklyn.
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What a long day.
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It's only lunch.
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It's only lunch?
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First day at art class.
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Whoa.
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Everyone's ceramics are turning out super unique.
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I'm so excited to see my unicorn.
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Chelsea, I've got bummer news.
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Your clay unicorn exploded in the kiln.
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What?
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That can't be.
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I already named her Bjorn the Unicorn.
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Well, Bjorn is just no morn.
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But I tried so hard.
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Unfortunately, that's just a part of ceramics, Chelsea.
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I can try really hard,
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but still not get the outcome I want.
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Anyway, I guess unexpected outcomes are why it's important to enjoy the process.
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Oh, that's like what Daisy told me this morning prepping for the Starlight Talent Show.
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So, obviously we need to make a set list.
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The hits, the jams, the tunes to get the party pumping,
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but also beats to get the crowd vibing.
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But also, we have to order the acts so that there's a balance of wild and mild.
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But also let people breathe,
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but also are you getting all this Barbie?
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Daisy said I tried my best and it's a learning process,
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but I'm worried I totally missed it this talent show with a lot of pressure.
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I mean, I'm only seven Whoa I so relate This morning the Little Stars rehearsed her act, Tumbling Stars.
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Whose idea was it to get a bunch of kilos to do gymnastics?
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Uh, wasn't it your idea, Malibu?
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Okay, fair.
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Little Stars, we're supposed to be in unison.
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Oh, whoa!
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I'm okay.
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You both have had quite the morning.
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So have I.
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After rehearsal, I was just about to go over the afternoon schedule when...
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Oh!
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My schedule!
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Oh, little bunny, this is not cute.
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Even though you definitely are.
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Talk about unexpected outcomes.
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Oh, little bunny, this is not cute.
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Even though you definitely are.
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Talk about unexpected outcomes.
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Now what's Olive Camp going to do without plans?
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Hmm...
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No plans.
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Maybe we'll have to...
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Enjoy the process!
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What if we improvise the afternoon?
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Something fun!
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In the sun!
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For everyone!
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We've got an idea!
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Little stars and big stars,
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it's the second to last day of camp.
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You've been working so hard to unlock your potential all week.
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But I think it's time we take a break and be spontaneous.
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Announcing Camp Starlight Field Day!
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Me and all of my friends,
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we're on a big mission We're trying our best to follow our vision Hits
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and the jam's gonna get party jumping We're always doing our best to try it again Sometimes we're through miscrims,
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but still having fun So much surf is no-go,
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we just love to move along Doing car balloons in the floor,
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then doing big water balloons This time is what we make it,
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so it'll just be you Cause we don't need to get it right,
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it's alright We just need to be ourselves,
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oh yeah Don't worry about the when's and why,
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it's alright Keep learning all these brand new skills,
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enjoy the process, have fun I had no idea,
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I love canoeing Were you good at it?
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Nope.
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I came in dead last in the paddle race.
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It wasn't about being good.
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It was about enjoying the process.
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So true.
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I had a blast playing cornhole.
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Even though I wasn't the best, by a long shot.
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Oh, hey!
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What was that?
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My long shot.
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Come on, everybody.
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Water balloon fight!
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Yeah!
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Uh-uh.
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Hi!
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Uh-uh.
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Hi!
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Hi everyone!
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Awesome!
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Yay!
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So good.
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Wow, what a summer break.
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I'm so excited.
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I'm so excited.
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I'm so excited.
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I'm so excited.
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I'm so excited.
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Wow, what a summer wonderful day.
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Is there anything more summery than a s'more?
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If you think about it, s'mores are delicious.
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But half the fun is the process of making them and they all turn out differently.
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Some people like crispier marshmallows, some like crunchier grams.
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Every s'more is unique.
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Just like you and just like the stars.
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Look at all the millions of stars all completely unique
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They don't obsess over getting everything right they just are I
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Hope all of you feel the same way special as a s'more shimmery as a star
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Perfect segue into one last surprise campers pack your sleeping bags for a
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Today was summer's super.
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And we almost missed out because we were so focused on the end result versus the process.
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Harvey, I just realized this whole time we've been body swapped.
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It's been all about the process.
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Chelsea, yes.
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Eventually we'll switch back and it will seem like everything is the same as before.
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But we'll know we learned so many lessons along the way.
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Camp Starlight is all about unlocking our potential.
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And since we switched places,
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the star key we wished on hasn't been back.
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So maybe our potential hasn't been fully unlocked yet.
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There's still more to our journey.
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Which means...
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Another day is my sister!
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I hope the star key comes back tomorrow.
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It'll be the last night of camp.
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That's a worry for tomorrow.
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Tonight it's time for...
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More Smoors!
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Oh, Chelsea.
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You goof.
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In this English practice session, learners will focus on enhancing their speaking skills through shadowing techniques, specifically by using a fun and engaging transcript from a camping adventure. This lesson allows you to immerse yourself in a conversation that highlights key phrases related to camping, teamwork, and enjoying the outdoors with friends. By practicing along with the dialogue, you will improve your pronunciation, intonation, and overall fluency in English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Woodsy: Relating to or resembling woods, often used to describe natural scenery.
- Camper: A type of vehicle or trailer designed for camping.
- Snack bar: A convenience food that is usually healthy and easy to eat on the go.
- S'mores: A popular campfire treat made of marshmallow, chocolate, and graham crackers.
- Checklist: A list of items to be checked or done; essential for organization.
- Road trip: A long-distance journey taken by car for leisure, often with stops along the way.
Practice Tips
To effectively improve your speaking skills through this lesson, consider the following shadowing tips:
- Start by listening to the dialogue carefully while following along with the transcript. Note the rhythms and cadences of the speakers.
- Pause after each sentence or section and repeat it aloud. This shadowspeak technique helps reinforce pronunciation and fluency.
- Pay attention to the emotional tones and expressions used in the dialogue. Try to mimic these when you practice your speaking.
- Practice at a slower pace before gradually increasing your speed to match the flow of the conversation. It’s important to sound natural and relaxed.
- Record yourself while practicing and listen back to identify areas of improvement. This can be beneficial for your IELTS speaking practice as well.
Incorporating this shadowing exercise into your daily routine will significantly enhance your speaking capabilities. Whether you're preparing for language assessments or simply wish to communicate effectively in English, these techniques will contribute positively to your learning journey. Happy learning with shadowspeaks!
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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