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The Story of Hong Gildong,
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The Story of Hong Gildong,
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Chapter 10, A Show of Strength Gildong felt the cave wall.
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He realized it was a door.
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He was about to open it when he heard voices.
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Look at what I have!
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He looked through the crack again.
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The fan thief!
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He thought.
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The girl was with a group of people.
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Uncle Mok, look at this pretty fan I stole, she said.
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That fan is useless, Nobby, Mok said.
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Yeah, go steal something useful, another person said.
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We can toss the fan in the fire.
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Hearing this, Gildong burst through the door.
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Give me my fan!
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He shouted.
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Nabi tossed the fan to Mok.
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See?
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The little lord really wants it back.
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It must be valuable.
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Gildong shook his fist at Mok.
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Give it back or I'll fight you.
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Mok looked at the boy and let out a loud laugh.
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Everyone else laughed too.
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Gildong's face turned red.
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This is your last chance.
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Give it back or you'll be sorry.
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The group roared with laughter again.
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Gildong went over to a huge rock and picked it up.
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The laughter stopped as he lifted it over his head.
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He held it with one hand and glared at Mok.
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Now will you give my fan back?
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Mok tossed the fan to Gildong.
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Please don't harm us!
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Hildong set the rock down.
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Sorry I took it, Nabi said.
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Uncle Mok told me to steal something valuable.
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And that was all you had when I found you, my lord.
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I'm not a lord, Gildong said.
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My father is a noble,
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but my mother was a servant.
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So that makes me a lowborn commoner.
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Mok put his arm around Gildong.
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We're all commoners, too.
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We should stick together.
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Why don't you join us?
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You're strong, you can probably read and write.
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Our group could use a smart guy like you.
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Join you?
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What do you do?
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Gildong asked.
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We're just a humble group that sticks together.
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Mok said.
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We go out and take things from people when we need them.
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Gildong blinked.
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You mean you're thieves?
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We only do it to survive, Nabi said.
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Well...
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Gildong thought for a moment.
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He didn't want to stay with a group of thieves.
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But he didn't have anywhere else to go.
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I guess I'll stay here for now.
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The group cheered.
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Hip, hip, hooray, Forth!
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What's your name?
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Nabi asked.
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Hong Gildong.
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Mo patted Gildong on the back.
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Tonight, we will have a feast to welcome Hong Gildong.
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Thank you.
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Excellent!
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Excellent!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with the captivating story of Hong Gildong, particularly Chapter 10, which focuses on Gildong's show of strength. As you explore this segment, you will not only enhance your reading comprehension but also practice speaking by shadowing the dialogue. This method allows you to learn English with YouTube by listening to the natural rhythms and inflections of the language being spoken. The lesson emphasizes Gildong’s confrontation with a group of thieves, providing insights into his character and the cultural context of the tale.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Thief - A person who steals
  • Commoner - A person without noble rank
  • Useless - Not serving any purpose; of no value
  • Join - To become part of a group
  • Strength - The quality or state of being physically strong
  • Valuable - Worth a lot of money or very important
  • Last chance - The final opportunity to do something
  • Laughter - The action or sound of laughing

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video segment, consider employing the shadow speech technique, also known as shadowspeak. First, play the video in short intervals—focus on 10-15 seconds at a time. Listen carefully to the pronunciation and intonation of the characters, especially Gildong's demanding manner when he confronts Mok. Then, pause the video and repeat what you heard aloud. This will help you improve English pronunciation and develop your speaking confidence.

The dialogue here carries significant emotion, so pay attention to how tone can affect meaning. As you practice, mimic the emotions in your voice; with Gildong’s anger and desperation coming through when he shouts, “Give me my fan!” or his determination when he says, “This is your last chance.” These nuances will enhance your IELTS speaking practice by teaching you how to convey feelings through speech.

Keep practicing regularly to build your fluency and comfort with English. By integrating this method of shadowing, you will gain a better grasp of conversational English, making it easier to communicate in real-life scenarios.

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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