Shadowing Practice: [NEW] 24. Cooking for Parents (English Dialogue) - Role-play conversation for Kids - Learn English Speaking with Video

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English Singsing Cooking for Parents.
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Oh no!
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What happened here?
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What are you doing, Anne?
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Shhh, Tom!
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I'm preparing a surprise for Mom and Dad!
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Anyways, What are you making?
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I'm making tomato pasta.
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Wow!
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How do you make it?
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First, boil water in a pot.
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and put pasta in it.
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Here.
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Here are your pasta noodles.
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Thank you you Bye.
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Oh, Tom.
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Oh, I'm so sorry.
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Let me clean it up.
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Phew...
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What's next?
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you Oh, I need to slice mushrooms, onions, and broccoli into small pieces.
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Thank you.
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Oh, Anne!
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You should be careful with the knife.
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Thanks for your concern, but I can't focus if you keep walking around in the kitchen.
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you Please stop.
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Freeze!
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you Thank you so much.
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Now I need to stir fry the vegetables. And...
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Until when do I have to be like this?
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you Until I'm done cooking.
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Phew!
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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What?
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Tom!
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Don't move! you and sprinkle some salt and pepper into the sauce.
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm It's sweet! So delicious! And...
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Is there anything I can help with?
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Never.
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So now pour noodles, vegetables, and sauce into the fry pan and stir.
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Let me add the parsley.
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Oh no!
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What happened here?
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What are you doing, Anne?
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Shhh, Tom!
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I'm preparing a surprise for Mom and Dad!
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Aww.
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Anyways...
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What are you making?
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I'm making tomato pasta.
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Wow!
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How do you make it?
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First, boil water in a pot.
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and put pasta in it.
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Here.
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Here are your pasta noodles.
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Thank you you Bye.
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Oh, Tom.
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Oh, I'm so sorry.
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Let me clean it up.
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Phew.
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What's next?
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Oh, I need to slice mushrooms, onions, and broccoli into small pieces.
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Thank you.
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Oh, and...
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You should be careful with the knife.
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Thanks for your concern, but I can't focus if you keep walking around in the kitchen.
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Please stop.
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Freeze!
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you Thank you so much.
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Now I need to stir fry the vegetables. And...
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Until when do I have to be like this?
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Until I'm done cooking.
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Phew!
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you Thank you.
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Tom!
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Don't move! you and sprinkle some salt and pepper into the sauce.
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Mmmmm.
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It's sweet! So delicious! And...
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Is there anything I can help with?
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Never.
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So now, pour noodles, vegetables, and sauce into the fry pan and stir.
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Let me add the parsley.
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Ta -da!
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It's done!
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Bye.
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About This Lesson

In this cooking-themed lesson, learners will engage in a lively dialogue between Anne and Tom, who are preparing a surprise meal for their parents. This conversation offers an excellent opportunity to practice essential English phrases related to cooking, food preparation, and communication in a kitchen setting. Through this interactive role-play, students will not only enhance their vocabulary but also improve their speaking skills, making it perfect for those seeking to boost their IELTS speaking practice and overall english speaking practice abilities.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Boil water
  • Slice (mushrooms, onions, broccoli)
  • Stir-fry
  • Sprinkle (salt and pepper)
  • Pasta noodles
  • Pour (noodles, vegetables, and sauce)
  • Cook (in a frypan)
  • It’s done!

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience while watching this cooking video, consider using the shadowing technique. This involves listening to the dialogue and immediately repeating what you hear, mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers. Given the conversational pace in this video, learners will find it manageable to follow along, making it ideal for those who are new to this technique or using a shadowing site to refine their skills.

Here are a few tips to enhance your practice:

  • Repeat phrases: Focus on key vocabulary like "boil water" and "stir-fry" as you go along. This will help reinforce your memory and pronunciation.
  • Record yourself: After shadowing, try to record your voice and play it back to identify areas for improvement in tone and clarity.
  • Engage with the content: After shadowing, write down the steps Anne and Tom took in their cooking process. This reinforces writing skills while using the new vocabulary.
  • Practice speaking: Engage a friend or family member in a similar role-play scenario using the vocabulary learned, which will further bolster your english speaking practice.

By incorporating these strategies into your language learning journey, you’ll find that interacting with content like this not only makes learning fun but also effectively enhances your English proficiency. So grab your apron, dive into the video, and start practicing!

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.