Shadowing Practice: I Want To Be A Grown-up / Hello Jadoo - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What's going on?

Wouldn't it be so yummy if we roasted a bunch of these chestnuts?

Alright, get out of the way.

I'll give it a try.

I'll show you my tree -climbing skills.

Stop jumping if you can't even reach, what you do!

If only my arms are a bit longer!

I wish I could be a grown -up!

Children!

What are you all doing out here?

Come on, let's keep going, let's go!

Let's see now!

Sung Hoon, Yeon Suk, Min Ji, Eun Hee, Dol Dol, Dal Gi...

Huh?

Oh no!

Where's Juju?

Oh, I'm starving.

I think I jumped around a little too much.

Well, that's totally not enough food for me.

Is there anything else to eat?

What's that over there?

I've never had anything like this.

Jadu, what are you doing here?

Oh, hi, miss.

I just picked these and they taste so unique and interesting to me.

What?

Jadu, you can't eat unknown things in the woods.

But this one seems special, so I'm sure it's okay.

Here you go.

Try some for yourself.

No, thank.

Oh.

Oh, my God.

What's this?

Am I seeing myself right now?

Wait a second!

Am I dead or something?

Oh, Mama!

I think I must have died!

Oh, Jadu, I think it's because of that fruit we ate.

Quick, let's eat it again and change our bodies back.

No. But why?

Because I always wanted to be a grown -up.

Jadu, wait!

What are you doing, Miss Lee?

It's time for the scavenger hunt for the kids.

Come on, let's go!

The scavenger hunt?

How cool!

Wow, they're so pretty!

Minji!

Oh, hello, miss!

This is where the first place prize is hidden, so be sure to remember that!

What?

The student has to be the one to find it.

So you can bring this and we can share the prize.

Okay?

What are you doing over there?

You're a teacher and you knew you shouldn't be doing this!

As you're already aware, kids shouldn't meddle in grown -up business!

What did you say?

Miss?

Minji, don't you think you should be playing the game fair and square? Where?

Jadu?

But wait, I didn't do anything!

Huh?

No, you don't get it!

Jadu, you should know that I hate cheating as well!

I can't believe you'd possibly think I'd ever do something like that!

Uh -uh!

Hmph!

Menji, wait!

Yansuk, what do you think?

Don't you think I'm so amazing?

Pardon?

Oh, yes, of course you're amazing.

Did you go up there just to show us how you climb?

No way!

I just wanted to pick a bunch of chestnuts!

Miss Ling, you must stop!

Huh?

Hey you, what do you think you're doing up there?

No, stop it!

I don't wanna go home!

I want to do so many things!

No way, I can't leave you.

You'll cause nothing but trouble.

Hi, I'm home now.

Oh, look and see who has manners today, huh?

Oh my goodness, what's going on?

Oh my goodness, what brings you here, miss?

Did you do get into big trouble?

Is that it?

Oh no, Mom.

Well, actually, her home is under construction today, so she has no place to sleep.

So I invited her to spend the night here.

Is that all right with you, Mother?

You said Mother? Of course.

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Yes, of course, Miss.

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Please come in our home.

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Oh, it's time for cartoons.

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I'll just watch some TV then.

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Here we go.

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Oh, yeah, being a grown -up sure is an awesome thing.

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Well, Miss, do watch some TV and just hang out and relax for a bit.

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Oh, you must be hungry.

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Yeah, I had a pretty small lunch, so I'm very hungry and would love to eat.

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Well, it's not much, but please enjoy.

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Yeah, you're right.

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It really isn't much, but thanks, I guess.

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Could you put some of those sausages out?

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You still have some from yesterday, right?

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Oh, right!

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I forgot about them!

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Miss, if you'd like, you could sleep in this room tonight.

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Oh, for sure!

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I'm so excited!

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Okay, everyone, I'm ready for bed now!

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What's the matter with her, anyway?

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Yeah, I know, she isn't usually like that.

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Be very quiet so she can get some rest now.

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I don't feel very well.

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Can you tell me where the bathroom is?

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Huh?

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It's right there!

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Okay, thank you so much!

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I wonder what's wrong with her.

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Good evening, hello.

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Oh, hi, it's Doldo's mother.

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What was that?

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Miss Li, you said?

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Oh, my goodness.

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Well, she's at our place right now.

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Oh, this is so great!

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Miss, I received a call, and you should go to the school right now.

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Why?

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She climbed a tree right in front of the kids.

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My kid got hurt from the walnut shell.

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Goodness gracious, how could a teacher think to do such awful things?

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I'm very sorry, sir.

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Excuse me, is this the school where

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Miss Li currently teaches?

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Yes, it is, sir.

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How can I help you?

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She climbed the walnut tree as well as legally picked walnuts

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and even broke a branch because she was shaking it so hard

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We need to see her right away

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It's illegal to do that in a national park

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so actions must be taken I'm afraid she'll need to come with me downtown to make a statement

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She should be on her way right now, so please have some patience

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There you are Mishli Hey!

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Hey, come back!

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Come back here!

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Come back, Miss Li!

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Hold up, Miss Li!

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That's much better. Is she already sleeping?

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It's awfully quiet.

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Mommy!

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Miss, are you alright?

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I'm to do not miss Li!

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Yes.

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Here's the plan, miss.

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Let's eat this and switch back to our regular selves.

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What do you mean?

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You're the one who caused all this trouble we're in now.

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No way.

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You wanted to be a grown -up.

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Oh.

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Please, I beg you, take a bite of this.

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What am I supposed to do about this anyway?

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There's the principal!

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I'm...

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Yeah!

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I'm back to normal!

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I'm so glad I'm Jidoo again!

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Are you happy now?

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Tell me, Jidoo, why couldn't you switch back from the start?

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I'm sorry, I was wrong, miss.

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I actually thought being a grown -up meant you could do anything you want.

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No, Jadu.

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Being a grown -up only means there's more you can't do.

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Being a grown -up also means having responsibilities.

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Yeah, I had no idea how hard being a grown -up was.

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Let's try looking this way.

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Hurry, teacher!

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You should run away right now!

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I am very sorry.

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Gosh, all I can say is you should know better, Miss Li.

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You are aware you have to be fined.

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That's expected.

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Listen, sir, please don't scold her too much, okay?

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Everything is all my fault.

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Oh?

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Oh.

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I mean, there was an accident, that's all.

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Oh, I know.

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I could write I'm sorry a hundred times instead.

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How about it?

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Thank you.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “I Want To Be A Grown-up / Hello Jadoo”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: miss, grown, Jadu, eat. This video has 201 sentences and 1188 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 59 of its 201 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
climb verb	/ˈklaɪ̯m/	To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending).
goodness noun	/ˈɡʊdnəs/	The state or characteristic of being good.
walnut noun	/ˈwɔlnət/	A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.
hungry adjective	/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/	Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
awful adjective	/ˈɔːfʊl/	Very bad.
skill noun	/skɪl/	A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
downtown noun	/ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/	The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
shell noun	/ʃɛl/	The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
shake verb	/ˈʃeɪk/	To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
bite verb	/baɪt/	To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
invite verb	/ɪnˈvaɪt/	To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
relax verb	/ɹɪˈlæks/	To make something loose.
legally adverb	/ˈliːɡəli/	As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
patience noun	/ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/	The quality of being patient.
hurry verb	/ˈhʌ.ɹi/	To do things quickly.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
grow up verb		To mature and become an adult.
come back verb		To return to a place.
do out verb		To decorate, tidy, or clean (a place).
do over verb	/ˈduˌoʊvɚ/	To cover with; to smear or spread on to.
do up verb		To fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)
get out of verb		To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of.
go up verb		To move upwards.
hold up verb		To wait or delay.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

What are you all doing out here?
Jadu, what are you doing here?
Am I seeing myself right now?
What are you doing over there?
Don't you think I'm so amazing?

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	is hidden · must be taken · be fined
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	shouldn't be · shouldn't meddle · should be
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	Stop jumping · hate cheating
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	I'm starving · are you doing · Am I seeing

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 53 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shell /ʃɛl/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, gracious /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/

How to practise with this video

Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like climb, goodness, walnut.

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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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Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Sentences worth repeating

Grammar in this video

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?