Shadowing Practice: Lily Got Lost in London! A Scary Day | Slow English A2 Story - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Lily stood alone in the big city.
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Mom?
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Dad?
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Tom?
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Where are you?
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She was very scared.
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She wanted to run and find her family.
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But then, Lily remembered Mom's wordswords.
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Do not run.
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Stay in one place.
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Find someone in uniform.
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It was a beautiful morning.
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Tom, Lily, Dad and Mom arrived in London.
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It was their first time in a very big city.
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Tom, look!
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The red bus is so tall!
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That is a double-decker bus.
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London is amazing!
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Yes.
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This city is very beautiful.
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But it is also very crowded.
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Listen to me, children.
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We must always stay close together.
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Tom, please hold Lily's hand.
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Yes, Dad.
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I will hold her hand.
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Lily, do not walk away by yourself.
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You must stay close to Mom, Dad, and Tom.
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Yes, Mom.
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I will stay close to my family.
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And if you get lost, do not run around.
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Stay in one place.
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Then find someone in uniform, like a police officer or a security worker.
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If we see a police officer, we can ask for help, right, Dad?
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That's right.
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A police officer can help you.
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Lily, do you remember your emergency card?
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This card has my phone number.
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Please keep it in your coat pocket.
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Yes, I remember.
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Please say it again for me.
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If I get lost, I do not run.
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I stay in one place.
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I find someone in uniform.
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Good job.
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The family stopped in a big square.
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Dad wanted to ask the way to the museum.
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Mom bought some water for everyone.
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Tom and Lily sat on a bench nearby.
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Tom, please sit here with Lily.
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Mom and I are very close. Do not go anywhere.
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Just sit here and wait for us for a moment.
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Yes, I will watch Lily.
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You can look at the map, but remember to watch your sister.
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Yes, I remember.
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Lily, please sit close to me.
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Do not walk around.
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I am sitting close to you.
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Tom, look!
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The bubbles are so big!
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Yes, they are beautiful.
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But please, sit here.
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Mom and Dad told us to wait here.
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I just want to get out of here.
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I just want to look a little closer.
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No, Lily.
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Stay here with me.
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I will just look for a moment.
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Then I will come back.
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Lily!
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Do not go far!
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Lily!
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Lily!
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Lily was lost.
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Dom?
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Mom?
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Dad? Where is everyone?
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No. I must not run around.
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What did Mom tell me?
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If you get lost, do not run.
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Stay in one place.
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Find someone in uniform. Do not run.
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Stay in one place.
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Find someone in uniform.
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I will stand here.
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I will wait here.
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Tom!
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Where is Lily?
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I...
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I can't see her.
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What did you say?
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Lily saw the bubbles.
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She wanted to look closer.
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I told her to sit here.
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But I looked at the map for a moment, and many people walked by.
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Then I could not see her.
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The family was very worried.
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I am sorry.
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I did not watch her carefully.
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Lily!
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Lily!
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Lily!
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Lily!
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Lily!
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The city was too big, and Lily was too small.
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Stay calm.
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We will find her.
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She is wearing a yellow coat.
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Look for a yellow coat.
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Bubbles.
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Lily likes bubbles.
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Maybe she went toward the bubble man.
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Okay, we will go together.
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Excuse me.
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Did you see a little girl in a yellow coat?
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Her name is Lily.
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I saw some children run after the bubbles.
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But now I am not sure which way she went.
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Oh, Lily, where are you?
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Lily, can you hear me?
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It is not her Tom, think carefully Which way did Lily go?
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She went toward the bubbles Then people with suitcases blocked her
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Then Lily may still be near here We will look around the square The family was very worried.
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The city was too big, and Lily was too small.
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Not a uniform.
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Excuse me.
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Hello?
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Are you okay?
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I am lost.
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I cannot find my mom, my dad, and Tom. Do not worry.
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I am police officer Sarah.
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I will help you.
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My name is Lily.
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Hello, Lily.
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You did the right thing by staying in one place.
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My mom said, if I get lost, do not run.
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Stay in one place.
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Find someone in uniform.
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Your mom was right.
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You are very brave.
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Do you know your mom's phone number?
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Yes.
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The phone number is in my emergency card.
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Good job, Lily.
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I will call your mom right now. Will my mom come?
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Yes, she will.
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You are safe.
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I will stay here with you.
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Hello?
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Hello?
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Is this Lily's mother?
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Yes, I am Lily's mother.
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Is she okay?
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She is safe.
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She is with me.
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I am police officer Sarah.
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Thank you.
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Thank you very much. Where are you?
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We are near the red phone box, next to the square.
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Lily is wearing a yellow coat.
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We are coming right now.
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Lily is safe.
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She is with a police officer.
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Good.
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We will go now.
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Lily?
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Lily?
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Tom?
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Lily, Lily, Tom, Mom, Dad.
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Lily, my sweet girl, I was so worried about you.
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I was so scared, Mom.
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I know, but you were very brave.
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You remembered what we told you.
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I did not run.
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I stayed in one place.
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I found someone in uniform.
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You did the right thing.
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Lily, I am sorry.
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I did not watch you carefully.
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I am sorry, too.
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The bubbles were so beautiful, so I walked away.
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Next time, I will not only look at the map, I will look at you too.
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Next time, I will not walk away.
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Thank you very much, Police Officer Sarah.
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Thank you for helping our daughter.
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You are welcome.
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Lily did very well.
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She stayed in one place, stayed calm, and asked for help.
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Today, our family learned an important lesson.
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In crowded places, we must always stay close together.
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And we must watch each other.
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And if I get lost, I must not run around.
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After that, the family walked more slowly.
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They always stayed close together.
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Lily, do you want to hold my hand?
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Yes.
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Please do not let go.
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From now on, we will always see each other.
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That is what a family should do.
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We take care of each other.
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The bubbles are still beautiful.
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We can look together.
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Yes.
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I will stay here with my family.
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This time, Lily did not follow the bubbles.
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She watched the bubbles with her family.
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Today was a very scary day.
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But I remembered Mom's words.
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If you get lost in a crowded place, what should you do?
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Now, here is a question for you.
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What did I see?
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So, I walked away from Tom.
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A. A red bus.
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B. Big bubbles.
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C. A map.
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Write your answer in the comments.
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And remember, in crowded places, always stay close to your family.
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See you next time!

Why practice speaking with this video?

In the video "Lily Got Lost in London! A Scary Day," viewers are drawn into an engaging narrative that highlights the importance of staying safe in unfamiliar places. As you practice speaking with this story, you not only improve your English speaking skills but also learn crucial expressions for navigating situations where you might feel lost or scared. This enhances your ability to communicate effectively in real-life scenarios.

The engaging context allows learners to connect emotionally, making the language more memorable. When you watch and repeat phrases alongside Lily's adventure, you can leverage the shadowing technique—a powerful method to enhance fluency and confidence. With practice, you can significantly improve English pronunciation by mimicking the rhythm and intonation of the speaker, thus making your spoken English sound more natural.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key grammatical structures and expressions arise that are essential for A2 level learners. Here are a few:

  • Imperative Sentences: Phrases like "Do not run" and "Stay in one place" are direct instructions that show how to use the imperative mood effectively. Learning to give and understand commands is vital in day-to-day communication.
  • Modal Verbs: The usage of "must" in "We must always stay close together" showcases the necessity or obligation in a situation. Understanding modals will empower you to express rules or duties.
  • Conditional Phrases: "If you get lost, do not run around" emphasizes a valuable condition. Phrases constructed like this allow for the discussion of possibilities and consequences, deepening your grasp of English structure.
  • Question Formation: Phrases like "Can I ask for help?" demonstrate how to politely request assistance. This is a vital skill in any social interaction, helping learners to engage more effectively.

Practicing these structures through the video will help solidify your understanding of everyday language use.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While engaging with the video, pay attention to a few pronunciation challenges that may arise:

  • “Lost” vs. “Loss”: Ensure you distinguish between these words. “Lost” is pronounced with a clean “t” sound at the end, while “loss” does not.
  • “Uniform”: This word may be tricky due to its multiple syllables. Focus on the correct stress by practicing “uni-form” to enhance clarity.
  • “Museum”: Notice how this word is pronounced with three syllables: “mu-se-um.” Make sure to articulate each part to sound more fluent.

Using the shadow speak method by repeating phrases directly after the speaker will help overcome these challenges. As you practice, remember that immersing yourself in content like "Lily Got Lost in London" will not only enrich your vocabulary but also strengthen your listening skills as you learn English with YouTube.

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.