Shadowing Practice: New Lamps for Old | Aladdin’s Palace Disappears! | Aladdin 21–22 | Little Fox - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Little Pops!
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Aladdin was so happy!
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He was married to his beautiful princess and lived in his grand palace.
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Aladdin had forgotten about the evil magician.
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But Maghreb had not forgotten about the lamp, my young friends.
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Oh no!
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Maghreb never stopped thinking about it.
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In fact, he had used a spell to create a blue crystal ball that could find anything.
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He hoped to see the magic lamp through the mist in the ball.
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Oh, I can see inside the enchanted treasury,
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he said, staring into the ball.
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Hmm, but where is the lamp?
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He moved around the crystal ball,
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hoping to get a better view.
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I don't see the lamp.
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I don't see that boy either.
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He should be lying there dead.
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Magritte paced up and down his room.
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Then he pressed his bony hands against the sides of the crystal ball.
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Show me where Aladdin is, demanded the magician.
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He looked deep into the mist again.
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What's this?
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He hissed.
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His face grew dark, his pale eyes flashed.
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Magritte saw Aladdin in a palace,
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not dead in the enchanted treasury.
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He was dressed in fine clothes and walking with a beautiful woman.
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He is alive, cried Magritte.
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He is rich, he looked into the ball again.
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And he has married a princess.
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That day, before the sun set,
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the magician was on his way back to Aladdin's home.
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I'll find him again, he said.
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And this time, I'll get the lamp.
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When Maghreb arrived in Aladdin's city,
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everyone he passed was talking about Aladdin's palace.
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It's grander than the sultan's, one man said.
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Wait until you see it.
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It is the magic of the lamp.
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Magritte growled to himself.
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He turned to the man.
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Where is his palace?
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The man pointed the way and then added, But Aladdin's not home.
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He's away hunting for a week.
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When the wicked Magritte heard this,
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he thought of a plan.
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The next day, he went and bought a dozen new lamps.
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They looked exactly like the magic lamp.
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Magritte dressed in rags and carried the lamps through the streets.
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Who will trade an old lamp for a new lamp?
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He called out.
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People shook their heads when they heard him.
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New for old?
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A woman laughed.
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Whoever heard of such a silly trade?
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Magritte did not pay any attention.
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He went up and down the streets, shouting louder and louder.
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Who will trade an old lad for a new one?
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Slowly, he made his way to Aladdin's palace.
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Princess Beidra and her attendants sat by an open window in the palace.
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They were eating fruit sherbets and sewing pretty scarves with silk thread.
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What is that noise? asked Princess Beidra.
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Who is shouting?
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One of her attendants ran to the window.
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Who will trade an old lamp for a new lamp?
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called Magritte.
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The attendant at the window started laughing.
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What are you laughing about, girl? asked the princess.
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A madman, cried the attendant.
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He wants to trade his new lamps for old ones.
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When Princess Beidra heard this, she jumped up.
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We have an old brass lamp, she said.
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I'll go and get it.
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Princess Beidra ran out of the room.
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When she returned, she was carrying Aladdin's wonderful lamp.
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Here, she said to a servant.
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Take this dirty old lamp downstairs.
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Let's see if that man is telling the truth.
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Here is an old lamp for a new one.
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Magritte smiled when the palace gate opened.
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Choose any new lamp you want my dear, he said.
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Princess Phaedra and her attendants were looking down from their window.
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The servant took a shiny new lamp and gave the magician Aladdin's lamp.
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You must be mad, old man,
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the servant said as she closed the gate.
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Magritte hurried away with his treasure.
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He could still hear the women laughing, but he didn't care.
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I have the lamp, he cried as he tossed the other new lamps into a ditch.
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He ran until he reached a quiet place outside the city walls.
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Then he rubbed the old brass lamp.
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The genie appeared wrapped in smoke.
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Magritte heard a high and mysterious melody and fell back in surprise.
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Here I am, ready to obey you, master, said the genie.
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Then he looked closely at Magritte.
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Who are you? he asked.
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I expected someone else.
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I am Magritte, said the magician.
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Well, never mind, said the genie.
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He crossed his arms over his chest.
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I am the slave of whoever owns the lamp.
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Tell me your wish.
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My wish is simple, whispered Magritte.
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Take me and Aladdin's palace to Egypt.
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Close your eyes, the genie said.
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When you open them, you will be there.
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Every morning, the sultan loved to look out his window to see his daughter's palace.
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But on this morning, he looked and saw nothing.
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He rubbed his eyes and blinked,
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but still he saw nothing.
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Where is the palace? yelled the sultan.
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Where is my daughter?
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He stared at the spot where the palace had once stood.
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Grand Vizier!
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He shouted, and his advisor came running.
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Come to the window, said the Sultan.
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What do you see?
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Nothing, my sultan, said the grand vizier.
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Aladdin's palace has disappeared.
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Oh, where is my daughter? cried the sultan.
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He started to weep.
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Oh, oh, oh, oh.
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I warned you, said the grand vizier.
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I told you Aladdin's palace was built by magic.
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Then the Sultan flew into a rage.
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Where is Aladdin?
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He has gone hunting, said the Grand Vizier.
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Bring him to me now, shouted the Sultan.
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I'll have his head cut off.
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Before the end of that day,
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the Sultan's army had captured Aladdin.
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They put him in chains and dragged him back to the city.
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Two of the Sultan's guards brought Aladdin to the royal hall.
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They forced him to kneel on the ground as the Sultan and the Grand Vizier entered.
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The Sultan's eyes were red from crying.
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The Grand Vizier laughed scornfully at Aladdin.
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What is my crime, Great Sultan?
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shouted Aladdin.
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You stole my daughter with magic, cried the Sultan.
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And her palace, added his advisor.
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I don't understand, said Aladdin.
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Then I will show you, said the Sultan.
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Come.
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The guards lifted Aladdin to his feet.
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They marched him down the hall following the Sultan to his bedroom.
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They brought Aladdin to the window.
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Look!
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Where is your palace, and where is my daughter?
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The Sultan asked.
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Aladdin looked out and saw nothing.
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I didn't do this, said Aladdin.
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But give me forty days,
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and I will find the princess and return her to you.
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The Sultan tearfully agreed.
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But if you do not come back, I will find you.
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Then you will die.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through shadowing and engaging with a captivating story about Aladdin. The video recounts Aladdin's adventures, including his marriage to a princess and the return of the evil magician, Maghreb. By focusing on the dialogue and narration, you will enhance your listening comprehension and pronunciation, making your English speech more fluent and dynamic.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- palace - A large and impressive building where royalty lives.
- magician - A person skilled in magic, often performing tricks and illusions.
- lamp - An object that provides light, often associated with magical stories.
- treasury - A place where valuable items or treasures are kept.
- rich - Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.
- beautiful - Pleasing to the senses or mind; attractive.
- crystal ball - A glass sphere used by fortune tellers to see visions or events.
- plan - A detailed proposal for doing something.
Practice Tips
To make the most out of your practice with this video, try the following tips:
- Use Shadow Speech: As you listen, try to repeat what you hear in real time. This technique, known as shadow speech, will help you match the speed and tone of the speaker. Start by listening to a short clip and then pausing to repeat it.
- Focus on Tone: Pay attention to the emotions conveyed through the narrator’s voice. Mimicking these tones will enhance your fluency and make your speaking sound more natural.
- Vary Your Pace: Since the speed of the narration can vary, practice shadowing at different speeds. It’s okay to slow down at first to ensure accuracy before gradually increasing to match the original pace.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record yourself speaking. This will allow you to hear your pronunciation and intonation, helping you to improve over time.
- IELTS Speaking Practice: Incorporate vocabulary from the lesson into practice questions related to common IELTS topics. This will not only reinforce your vocabulary but also prepare you for future speaking exams.
By using these techniques, you will enhance your shadowspeaks skills and turn your shadow speak practice into a highly productive learning experience!
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.
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