Shadowing Practice: ❄️🎲 Ice and Dice | Full Episode - S6 E3 ⭐ | Learn to Count | @Numberblocks - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Oh, bother.
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I've finished my ice water.
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Better go and get some more.
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Oh, and me!
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Oh, me too!
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No, no, no, it was my idea!
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No need to rush.
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Here's my advice.
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To make it fair, just use my dice.
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That's good thinking.
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We'll roll the dice to choose who goes.
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Four spots.
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Four gets to use the ice machine!
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Erm.. but four isn't here.
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Let's roll again!
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Hold on, there's a five on here too, and a six, but they're not here either!
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What was Six thinking?
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It's true, this dice goes off to Six, but I think there's an easy fix Before you use the ice machine,
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be sure to use my dice machine!
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Put your numbers in these spaces to make a dice with six new faces!
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Oh, very clever!
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Right, let's see.
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You have one red block, so let's have one red space to make one red face on the dice.
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Three yellow faces for me, me, me.
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Let's roll the dice and see who gets ice!
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It's me!
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Dippy!
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Stop!
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Something's wrong.
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You've both had lots of turns and I haven't had a single one.
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Maybe there's a problem with the dice.
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Let's get a new one.
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Hmm.
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What a mess!
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We'd better tidy all these dice up.
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I'll pick up all the dice with the one on top.
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I'll do the twos.
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Leaving the threes to me.
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That seems fair.
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Hang on, I had to pick up lots more dice than you.
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That doesn't seem fair.
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You got to use the ice machine lots more than we did too!
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Let's see...
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We asked for a dice with one lot of one, two lots of two, and three lots of three.
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Wait, wait, wait!
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You mean every time we roll one of these dice, there are three ways to roll a three.
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But only one way to roll a one.
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No wonder you had to tidy up three times as many dice as one.
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And no wonder I didn't get a chance to use the ice machine.
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This dice isn't fair at all.
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Let's start again.
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Everyone take one space.
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And now take another.
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Two each.
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Carefully.
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Two ones.
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Two twos.
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And two threes Everyone has the same.
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Now that's fair.
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Let's see who's turn it into use the ice machine now.
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Me!
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Me!
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Me!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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A one!
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That's me!
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It's my turn at last!
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Hehehe!
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Never mind, three.
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Better luck next time.
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And you can't say fairer than that.

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Context & Background

The dialogue in the "Ice and Dice" episode revolves around a delightful scenario where characters engage in a playful experience involving ice and dice. The characters express their frustrations and joys over the availability of ice, demonstrating their excitement through cooperative decision-making. This setting provides relatable expressions and encourages learners to observe communication styles while practicing counting and fairness. By focusing on the interaction dynamics, English learners can enhance their verbal skills and comprehension through the lively and engaging context presented in this video.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Oh, bother." - An expression of frustration or mild annoyance.
  • "Let's roll the dice." - A phrase suggesting the action of taking a chance or making a decision.
  • "Hmm. Something's wrong." - A way to express confusion or concern about a situation.
  • "That doesn't seem fair." - Complaining about equality; useful in various contexts.
  • "Right, let's see." - A prompt indicating readiness to take action or assess a situation.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique in mastering the dialogues from this episode, follow these steps:

  1. Listen Carefully: Watch the video multiple times, paying close attention to the characters' intonations, emotions, and word choices.
  2. Pause and Repeat: After listening to a sentence or phrase, pause the video and repeat it aloud. Focus on mimicking the pronunciation and rhythm.
  3. Utilize a Shadowing App: Consider using a shadowing app to record your voice. This will allow you to compare your pronunciation to that of the characters.
  4. Incremental Practice: Start by repeating shorter phrases before moving onto longer sentences. Gradually build up to the full dialogue to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
  5. Engage with the Content: After shadowing, summarize what you learned or narrate the scene in your own words. This will enhance your fluency and retention.

Incorporating this process into your daily practice not only prepares you for IELTS speaking practice but also enriches your everyday communication skills. Remember, consistency is key to mastering the language.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowI've finished · haven't had
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two thingsmore dice than · fairer than
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionWe'll roll · I'll pick · I'll do
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryhad to pick · had to tidy

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 →