Shadowing Practice: Lost Baby Dinosaur! | CURIOUS GEORGE - Learn English Speaking with Video
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George decided to keep looking for his new friend. At least...
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Well, I agree with you!
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I don't think it's better.
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What if I can make you...
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He's happy with you...
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Ugh...
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It looked like George's friend wanted to play. And George was it.
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I must admit I don't have anyone like you You're my best friend We fit together like two friends
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And now nobody could pull us apart Companions through and through That's me and you
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Things are getting me down, you pick me up with your smile The biggest joke around,
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within a million miles It's destiny or something,
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how could two friends be more insane Life's so incredible with you You're my best friend We fit together like two bookends
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And now nobody could pull us apart Companions through and through That's me and you
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Charky!
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Where are you?
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This exhibit needs a map.
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Charky!
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Charky!
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Charky!
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Charky!
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Charky!
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Whoa!
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Hang on.
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You moved.
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Museum displays don't just move around.
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Unless...
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I drill!
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Help him, Margaret!
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Exploring sure made a monkey hungry.
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George's friend was hungry too.
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He didn't like apples.
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And he didn't seem to find anything else he wanted to eat either.
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George knew you had to look both ways before crossing traffic.
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The stegosaurus was an herbivore.
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That means it ate plants, not other dinosaurs.
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George wondered what other nice dinosaurs he could introduce his friend to.
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Triceratops means three horned face.
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The Barosaurus's long neck helps him reach high leaves.
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The Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of the most fearsome dinosaurs of all.
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Phew!
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At least his friend finally found something he liked to eat.
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It was a dinosaur bird, and its head was stuck.
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Ah!
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Huh?
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah!
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George's friend
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might have been a picky eater.
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Until he found something he liked.
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Back at the nest, the mama wondered where her baby was.
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It wasn't like him to go far.
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Was that his mother calling?
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It must be time to go home.
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Only, which way was home?
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They'd come a long, long way.
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And then George saw it.
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A Baranosaurus.
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They passed him on the way here.
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The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a feared predator.
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A T-Rex!
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They passed him before too.
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Shhh!
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Once he got home, they'd have to pass him again.
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The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a feared predator.
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The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a feared predator.
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They made it past the Berosaurus.
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Then came the Triceratops. And then the Stegosaurus.
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They were getting closer.
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Now they just had to cross the Dinosaur Highway away
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Unfortunately rush hour
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Everything looked the same.
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George couldn't tell which way to go.
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Maybe he could see the way back to the nest from up there
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But all he saw was more grass
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It was George's bird friend George recognized that volcano.
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It was near the nest.
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George
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and his friend continued retracing their steps.
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I've known you a while, but you were always a stranger.
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So full of style, a real game changer.
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Since we've been hanging around a bit, I've got something I must admit.
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I don't have anyone like you.
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You're my best friend.
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They made it to the edge of the forest.
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They were almost home now.
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That's me and you.
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He'd done it.
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He'd found the nest.
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Bum-bum!
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Bum-bum!
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Bum-bum!
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Bum-bum!
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Bum-bum!
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Where was the dinosaur's mama?
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Bum-bum!
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Bum-bum!
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Bum-bum-bum!
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At least they found Charky!
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Bum-bum-bum!
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Bum-bum-bum!
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Bum-bum-bum!
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Bum-bum-bum-bum!
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Charky?
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I thought I'd never find you!
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Uh oh!
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George, come here, quick!
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Remember what you were saying before about this being real?
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Uh huh!
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It is!
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That's a real dino over there!
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Back away, George!
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Back away!
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Uh...
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George?
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Is this what I think it is?
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Awww!
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Learn English with YouTube: The Charming World of "Lost Baby Dinosaur! | Curious George"
If you’re looking to boost your English speaking practice, this playful Curious George video is a perfect pick! Follow George as he searches for his dinosaur friend, Charky, and you’ll pick up everyday phrases while enjoying a heartwarming story. The dialogue is simple, conversational, and full of relatable moments—ideal for shadow speak or shadowspeak practice.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I don't think it's better." A great way to gently disagree in casual chats.
- "We fit together like two bookends." A fun metaphor to describe close friendship (swap "bookends" for "puzzle pieces" too!).
- "Things are getting me down, you pick me up with your smile." Express how someone supports you—perfect for thanking friends.
- "Exploring sure made a monkey hungry." A playful way to say you’re starving after an adventure (try "hiking" or "shopping" instead of "exploring").
- "He didn't like apples. And he didn't seem to find anything else he wanted to eat either." Learn to connect ideas with "and" while describing preferences.
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video
Shadow speech (or shadowing) is all about mimicking the rhythm and tone of native speakers. Here’s how to tackle this video:
- Watch once for fun: Let the story pull you in—no need to focus on words yet. Notice George’s excited tone when he calls "Charky!"
- Listen and pause: After short lines (like "Where are you?"), hit pause and repeat. Copy the high pitch when George is worried and the soft tone when he’s gentle with his friend.
- Speed it up: Once you’re comfortable, play the video at 1.25x speed. This trains your mouth to move faster—key for natural speaking!
- Record yourself: Compare your version to the video. Do you sound as playful when George finds food for Charky? Adjust until it feels natural.
Learning English with YouTube has never been this fun! Whether you’re new to shadow speak or a pro, this video’s friendly dialogue will help you sound more confident. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be chatting like a native—one "Charky!" at a time!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | my best · The biggest · the most fearsome |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were getting · were saying |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must admit · had to look · have to pass |
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.