Shadowing Practice: GS10 Jonny Bear Paints with Marvin - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Johnny Bear Paints with Marvin One day,
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Marvin Monkey was walking by Johnny's house.
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Hello, Marvin!
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Said Daddy Bear.
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Come in!
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You have such a big house!
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Said Marvin.
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Johnny smiled.
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Let me show you around.
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Follow me.
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This is the living room.
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My daddy likes to sit here and read.
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No, no, Marvin.
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Don't swing on the lamp.
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And don't drop that vase.
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Don't drop that vase!
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This is the kitchen.
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My mommy is cooking, and my sister is sweeping the floor.
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Would you like me to pour you a glass of water?
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No, no, Marvin.
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You can't use the telephone.
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Ow, hello, pizza, huh?
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Let's go upstairs, said Johnny.
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Because Marvin was in a hurry, he bumped into Johnny.
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Ow!
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Oops, he said.
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That's okay, said Johnny.
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We have a big bathtub.
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Hey!
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No, Marvin.
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We can't take a bath now.
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Quick, turn off the water.
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Hehehe!
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Oh...
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RAAAGH!
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HAHAHAHA!
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HAHAHAHA!
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This is my bedroom.
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And there's a picture of me!
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No, no, Marvin!
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Put the rug back on the floor!
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Marvin threw the rug down.
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No, no, said Johnny.
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Not like that.
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Let's go downstairs.
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I will ask your mother if you can come to my house.
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This is my house, Johnny.
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Whoa.
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Ah, oh, you'll like my red rooster.
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Hello.
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Oh I need to paint the fence today.
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It goes all the way around the yard.
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Do you want to help me?
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I've never painted before.
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I'll teach you.
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Which paint do you want to use?
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Asked Marvin.
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Johnny picked the purple paint.
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Are you ready?
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They painted the gates and the fence
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They painted around the corners and behind the fence Hurry Johnny just don't get any paint on that truck.
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We don't want that man to be angry
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They got paint all over each other too.
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Oh!
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Oh, oh!
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Oh, oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Ha ha ha ha ha!
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Huh?
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AHHHHH!
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At last, they were done.
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They had both worked very hard.
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My mommy and daddy will like our work.
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They're coming home soon.
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They'll be happy to see such a pretty fence.
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18, 19, 20.
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Johnny counted.
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I think you painted more than I did.
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That's okay, said Marvin.
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You may be slower than I am, but your painting is better.
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Ha ha ha ha.
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Huh?
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When he got home Johnny called mommy.
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Oh Marvin taught me how to paint May I paint my room?
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No, it's time for a bath.
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Yes, Mom.
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Oh!
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Why Practice Speaking with "Jonny Bear Paints with Marvin"?

This charming video is a goldmine for English learners looking to boost their speaking skills! The dialogue is full of everyday interactions—greetings, giving tours, and gentle corrections—that mirror real-life conversations. Practicing with it helps you master natural flow and contextual communication, perfect for IELTS speaking practice or casual chats. Plus, the simple, engaging plot makes it easy to follow, so you can focus on mimicking tone and rhythm. It’s like having a fun language partner right at your screen!

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The conversation is packed with practical phrases you can use immediately. Let’s break down a few:

  • "Let me show you around." – A useful phrase for guiding someone, great for social or professional settings. Notice the structure: "Let + subject + verb" for making offers.
  • "Don’t swing on the lamp." – Imperative sentences (commands) are everywhere here. They’re short and direct, perfect for learning how to give instructions politely (or playfully, like Johnny!).
  • "Would you like me to pour you a glass of water?" – This polite offer uses "would like" + "to" verb, a key structure for IELTS speaking. It sounds much more natural than a simple "Do you want water?"

Common Pronunciation Traps & How to Fix Them

Even simple words can trip you up! Let’s tackle tricky spots and use the shadowing technique to master them:

  • "Marvin" – The stress is on the first syllable: "MAR-vin," not "mar-VIN." Repeat after the video, pausing to match the rhythm.
  • "Bathtub" – Don’t rush the "th" sound! Say "bath" (with a soft "th") then "tub"—blend them smoothly. A shadowing site can help you compare your pronunciation to the video.
  • "Oops" – This exclamation is short and high-pitched. Practice saying it with a light, playful tone to sound natural. Tools like shadowspeak can record your voice, so you can check if you’re matching the intonation.

By focusing on these details, you’ll improve English pronunciation and sound more confident in no time. Grab your device, hit play, and start shadowing—your next conversation will thank you!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill ask · you'll like · I'll teach
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowis cooking · They're coming

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 →