Shadowing Practice: Guided Readers | Brain Bank GK Science | 06. My Pet Rabbit | Kids Vocabulary - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, boys and girls, and welcome to Brain Bank.
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Today, we're going to have a lot of fun,
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because we're going to read a story called My Pet Rabbit.
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And this story is by Lynette Evans.
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Now, do any of you have a pet at home?
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I heard somebody say they have a dog,
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and I heard somebody say they have a goldfish.
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Yes, those are both pets.
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But in this story, we are going to read about a girl and her pet rabbit.
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He's very cute, isn't he?
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Now, when we have a pet,
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in this case, my pet rabbit,
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we need some supplies for our pet, don't we?
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If you have a pet at home,
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you definitely would know that.
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So, looking at this page,
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these are all things that the little girl needs for her rabbit.
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So, let's see if we know what they all are, okay?
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Let's see, the rabbit needs to eat.
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That's very important, right?
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So, what do you think the rabbit would eat?
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Let's see, I see an apple and a carrot.
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and I think there's one more thing that a rabbit would eat on this page.
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Ah, yes.
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Does anyone know what that is?
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Yes, that is called hay.
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And rabbits sometimes eat hay also.
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Now, if a rabbit's going to eat these things,
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it's probably going to get thirsty, right?
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It will need some water and what's this pretty rainbow colored thing?
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Does anybody know?
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Yes, this is the rabbit's home or house.
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It's where the rabbit likes to go inside to hide or to take naps.
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And finally, we have, what's this thing?
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If you have a dog at home, you probably would know.
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Yes, this is called a leash.
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A leash.
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And this is used, this part goes around the rabbit's neck,
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and it's used to take the rabbit for a walk.
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So there we go.
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Now oh, here we have,
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this is the picture of the little girl's pet.
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She's looking at him like she really adores her pet.
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Rabbit.
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Once again, this is a rabbit.
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Can everyone say rabbit?
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Rabbit.
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Very good.
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This is a pet rabbit.
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Here is my pet rabbit.
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Let's try that all together, shall we?
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Here is my pet rabbit.
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Ah, yes.
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She loves her pet rabbit very much.
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Ah, this we talked about.
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House.
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If you can look on the side here,
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it looks like there's some net or some mesh so the rabbit can see out the side.
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And then this looks like the door.
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So, here is a house for my pet rabbit.
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Can we read that all together?
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Here is a house for my pet rabbit.
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Yes, and it's a very beautiful house.
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I think there are many pretty colors on that house.
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Ah, this is something that the rabbit may eat.
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Hey!
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Do you remember that word?
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Let's say it all together Hey very good and rabbits eat hay Here is some hay for my pet rabbit.
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Let's try that all together shall we?
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Here is some hay for my pet rabbit Yes,
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and the rabbit looks happy to be eating the hay Oh,
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this rabbit looks a little bit sad.
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Why do you think he's sad?
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I don't know.
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Ah, water, because he is thirsty and he needs some water.
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Here is some water for my pet rabbit.
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Water is very important.
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Let's try that all together.
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Here is some water for my pet rabbit.
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Yes, and the pet rabbit is going to drink the water from the pink bowl.
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Very good.
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Ah, here are some more different kinds of food for the rabbit.
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Let's see what we have, shall we?
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Ah, broccoli, flowers, apples,
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chards, all underneath, and carrots.
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Very good.
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These are all things that pet rabbits like to eat.
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Here is a salad for my pet rabbit.
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All together?
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Here is a salad for my pet rabbit.
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Yes, so when you take many vegetables or many fruits and mix them all together,
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you have a salad.
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And rabbits like to eat salad.
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Ah, do you remember what this is called?
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To take the rabbit for a walk?
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A leash.
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Very good.
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Let's say that all together.
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Leash.
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Leash.
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Excellent.
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Here is a leash for my pet rabbit.
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All together?
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Here is a leash for my pet rabbit.
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Very good.
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And the rabbit looks like he's happy to be going for a walk.
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He will get some fresh air outside.
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Ah, what's this?
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We didn't talk about this,
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but this goes around the rabbit's neck.
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It's not a leash because it doesn't have the long handle.
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What do we call that?
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Does anybody know?
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Yes, that is called a collar.
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A collar.
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And it usually goes around a pet's neck,
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and it usually has this charm hanging from it.
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What do you think that is?
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Ah, Rosie is the rabbit's name.
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Rosie is the rabbit's name.
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So, in case you thought this rabbit was a boy, you are wrong.
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This rabbit is a girl.
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Her name is Rosie.
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Here is a name for my pet rabbit.
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Let's try that all together, shall we?
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Here is a name for my pet rabbit.
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And that is a lovely name,
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I must say, for a pet rabbit.
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So, did you have fun and enjoy the story today?
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That's good to hear.
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I did as well.
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I hope that you'll take care of your pet at home if you have a pet.
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And I hope you enjoyed reading about the rabbit Rosie.
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So study hard and I'll see you next time.
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Bye-bye.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking through videos like My Pet Rabbit is an enjoyable way to enhance your English skills. This video leverages the shadowing technique, where you mimic the speaker's words and intonation. Engaging with this content helps not only with pronunciation but also builds your confidence in speaking English. As you learn to express ideas about pets—an appealing and relatable topic for many children—you also cultivate vocabulary that can be utilized in everyday conversations. Taking the time to watch and repeat phrases helps you reinforce language structures, making your practice both effective and fun. Hence, if you're looking to learn English with YouTube, this is an excellent choice for your study routine.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The transcript presents several useful expressions and grammatical structures that are simple yet essential for English learners:

  • Present Simple Tense: The speaker frequently uses the present simple tense, as seen in phrases like “The rabbit needs to eat” and “The rabbit likes to go inside to hide.” This tense is crucial for stating facts and habitual actions.
  • Question Formation: The speaker asks engaging questions such as “What do you think the rabbit would eat?” This technique helps prompt students to think creatively and encourages interaction, vital for effective speaking practice.
  • Modal Verbs: Using “will” in phrases like “It will need some water” demonstrates how to express future necessity or predictions, which is beneficial for learners aiming to enhance their conversational skills.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Throughout the video, there are some words that might pose challenges for English learners:

  • Rabbit: The word “rabbit” has a short vowel sound in the first syllable, which can be tricky. Practice saying it slowly: /ˈræb.ɪt/.
  • Leash: The pronunciation of “leash” might trip up non-native speakers due to its ‘ee’ sound. Listen carefully and repeat: /liːʃ/.
  • Hay: The word “hay” rhymes with “day,” making it essential to focus on the long vowel sound /heɪ/ to ensure clarity in speech.

Using a shadowing app can be extremely beneficial for practicing these challenging words and phrases. Apps that facilitate repetition and feedback enable learners to refine their pronunciation skills. Additionally, engaging with the content through tools like Shadowspeak allows you to immerse yourself in conversation scenarios, enhancing your IELTS speaking practice efforts.

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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