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Tom, I am very hungry.
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Tom, I am very hungry.
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Me too.
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My stomach hurts.
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Homework is so hard today.
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I cannot think when I am hungry.
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Let's check the kitchen.
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Maybe Mom cooked something.
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Oh no, the kitchen looks empty.
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I only see fruits.
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There are apples and bananas.
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And grapes, too.
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But I want real food.
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Yeah, not fruit again.
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Wait, I will check the fridge.
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Please find something good.
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Uh-oh.
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Only two eggs and one bread.
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That's all?
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This is a disaster!
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I think we need pizza.
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Let's ask Mom!
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Great idea!
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Mom, we are starving!
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What happened, sweetie?
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There is almost no food.
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Dad will buy groceries tonight.
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Please order pizza for us.
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Please, Mom.
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No pizza today.
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Why not, Mom?
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You ate pizza last night.
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But we love pizza!
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Too much fast food is unhealthy.
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But one more pizza is okay.
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I can cook the egg and bread.
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One bread is too small.
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My stomach will still cry.
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You are so dramatic.
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Pizza makes everyone happy.
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Healthy food keeps you strong.
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Fruit is boring.
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Mmm.
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Fruit gives you energy.
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Can we order a small pizza?
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No, sweetheart.
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What about burgers?
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Also no. Mom, this is so sad.
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You will survive.
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I saw Dad eat chips yesterday.
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Dad works very hard.
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We work hard too.
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Homework is painful.
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Please, dear Mom, only one pizza?
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Nice try, sweetie.
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I think fruits hate me.
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Bananas look suspicious.
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What if we cook ourselves?
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That sounds dangerous.
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You may help me.
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Really?
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I washed the grapes.
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I peeled the banana.
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Good job, kids!
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Cooking is actually fun!
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But I still want pizza.
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I know.
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Let me show you something.
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What is it?
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Too much junk food can hurt your body.
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Really, Mom?
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It can make you tired and sick.
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I did feel sleepy at school.
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And my stomach hurt yesterday.
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Exactly.
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Maybe we eat too much fast food.
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Maybe.
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A little.
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Healthy food helps your brain.
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I need help in math.
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And I need help in spelling.
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Then eat healthy.
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Hmm.
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Can fruit really help us?
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Yes, very much.
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What about athletes?
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Most athletes eat healthy food.
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Even basketball players?
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Of course!
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Wow!
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Maybe bananas are powerful.
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Bananas give energy.
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Like superheroes?
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This apple smells nice.
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The grapes look shiny.
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Add the pineapple, too!
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This is colorful!
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From now on, we will eat more fruit.
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And less junk food.
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Good job, kids!
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We like fruit now.
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If you eat fruits daily,
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you will get pizza on the weekend.
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Ha ha!
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Ha ha!
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Promise!
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We will eat fruit every day!
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Yay!
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Pizza time!
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Best reward ever!
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Listeners, you should eat fruits too!
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Then maybe you will get pizza too!
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Exactly!

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About This Lesson

This English learning lesson is designed to help you improve your listening skills and enhance your speaking ability through effective shadowing practice. In this episode, Tom and his friend express their hunger and desire for pizza, leading to a discussion with their mom about food choices. Through this dialogue, you will gain exposure to everyday English conversations, specifically focusing on expressions about food, hunger, and family interactions. By practicing with this transcript, you’ll develop a better understanding of conversational English and expand your vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • hungry - feeling the need for food.
  • stomach hurts - a common expression indicating discomfort due to hunger.
  • kitchen - the area in a home where food is prepared.
  • fridge - short for refrigerator, a device used to keep food cool.
  • pizza - a popular fast food dish made with dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  • groceries - food and other products purchased from a store.
  • chips - a snack food, typically made from potatoes.
  • healthy food - food that is beneficial for health and wellbeing.

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique while watching this video, start by listening to a small segment at a time. Repeat the dialogue as you hear it, imitating not just the words, but also the tone and rhythm of the speakers. Since this video is at a slow pace, it’s perfect for those practicing english speaking practice. Make sure to pay attention to the emotional expressions and intonations; this will help you develop your shadow speech. When practicing, use the term "shadowspeak" to remember that you're mimicking the speech patterns of native speakers. Consider standing in front of a mirror as you practice, to observe your mouth movements and ensure proper pronunciation.

Don't rush your practiceβ€”take your time to absorb the material. If you struggle with a phrase, pause the video, repeat it out loud, and try to incorporate it in your everyday conversations. By continuously practicing, you'll enhance your speaking skills and gain confidence in using everyday English.

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 β€” 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 β€” making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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