Shadowing Practice: Little fox level 1 : The Blobs and the chalk - Learn English Speaking with Video

Imagine a sunny day where a group of playful blobs stumbles upon some chalk—what would they create? That’s the fun scenario in this video, perfect for learning English with videos. The simple, repetitive dialogue mirrors real-life moments where we describe what we see and do, making it easy to follow and practice. Whether you’re new to English or refining your skills, this story helps you get comfortable with everyday sentences like “What do they see?” and “They draw flowers on the path.”

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

Here are 5 natural word groups from the dialogue that will boost your speaking:

• “Here come the…” – A lively way to announce someone or something approaching (e.g., “Here come the kids with their toys!”)
• “They see [noun]” – Simple and essential for describing what others notice (e.g., “They see a dog in the park.”)
• “draw [something] on the [surface]” – Perfect for talking about art or writing (e.g., “I draw a house on the paper.”)
• “What are you drawing now?” – A common question to ask about someone’s current activity (e.g., “What are you cooking now?”)
• “Goodbye!” – The most basic way to say farewell, and you’ll use it every day!

These chunks work in so many situations—master them, and you’ll sound more natural in no time.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Try “Shadowspeak” Today

Shadowing (or “shadow speak”) is a proven way to improve pronunciation and fluency. Here’s your task: Watch the video once to understand the story. Then, play it again, pausing after each line. Repeat the line out loud immediately after, copying the tone and speed. For example, when the video says, “Wow, it's a fireworks show!”, say it back like you’re excited too. If you have a shadowing app, use it to record yourself and compare. Do this 3 times, and you’ll notice your confidence growing. This isn’t just practice—it’s how you start thinking in English.

Ready to start? Hit play on the video and let the blobs guide your English speaking practice. You’ve got this!

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	are you drawing