Shadowing Practice: Night Chores | Horrid Henry | Cartoons for Children - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What's going on?
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What's not going on, Worm?
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You're not doing the homework!
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What time is it?
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Time you got on and did the homework, Worm!
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Don't call me Worm.
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It's nearly midnight!
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Yep, still time for you to finish the homework.
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I...
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Oh, I woke up because Peter's light was still on.
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Oh, poor pumpkin.
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He must have been working late.
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Er, yes.
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What are you doing, Henry?
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Oh, I thought I'd put them out of the way, so if he wakes up again he won't be worried about all the homework he hasn't done yet.
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Sometimes, Henry.
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Sometimes what, Mum?
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Sometimes, Henry, you can be so...
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I was going to say thoughtful.
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What am I going to do now?
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It's the middle of the night.
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I can't call anyone to ask them to help.
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We're going to lose our five -star rating.
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It's all a disaster.
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- - Fang,
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I don't suppose you feel like...
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There's only one thing for it.
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Shhh!
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Thank goodness for Aunty Annie's homework hellbelf.
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It's going to be a long night.
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The square root of nothing is something.
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Where do I get my square roots from?
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Where do they get this stuff?
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Well, that's the last homework I'm ever doing.
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And probably the first time I've actually done any homework.
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I hardly don't count the time I did my air guitar as my homework, which I don't.
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Oh, Henry, you're up already.
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Yep.
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And you've finished off all Peter's homework.
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Well, I guess you could say that.
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So my advice is, if in doubt...
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- Ready?
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Oh yes, thanks Mum!
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Fluffy!
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Henry!
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She's your cat!
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No she's not! Is.. isn't...
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Henry, I'll tell on you!
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Only joking.
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Henry!
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Mum!
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Turn that music down, Henry!
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What did you say?
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I said you crossed the line, worm.
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What line?
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And don't call me worm.
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There's the line and you crossed it.
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There.
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Is that better?
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Yeah.
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Make sure you stay there.
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All right, Henry.
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If that's how you want to play it.
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Good morning!
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Henry!
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Time to wake up!
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You're going to be late for school!
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Oh, good morning!
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Good morning, Henry.
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Good morning, worm.
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Not so fast, Henry.
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You're stepping on my side of the bathroom.
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How am I supposed to go to the toilet?
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Oh, well, I suppose you can't.
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What do you mean I can't?
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Well, it looks as though it's on my side, so you can't.
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My toothbrush is on your side too.
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Oh yes, looks like it is. But, but.
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But what, Henry?
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But how am I going to get my toothbrush?
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Submit this paperwork in triplicate. Who to?
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To the Associate General, that's me, who will submit it to the Grand Master General, that's also me, who will consider your request.
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And how long will that take?
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Three days.
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Three days?
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What about using the toilet?
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You are joking.
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Best you don't see this.
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It's so easy being me.
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Come on, Henry.
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why we need a new one.
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Well, you see...
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Henry!
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Well, you see nothing.
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We don't need a new one, and that's that. But...
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No buts!
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Do you have any idea where my mobile phone is?
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Oh, er, where did you have it last?
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Oh, for goodness sake.
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If I knew where I had it last, then I'd know where it is, wouldn't I?
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Shhh.
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What's going on?
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They're having one of their arguments.
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Oh, that's not an argument.
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That's a discussion.
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Whatever it is, we're not getting a new one.
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Well, that's probably because we don't need a new one.
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Don't need a new what?
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Whatever it is they're discussing.
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Welcome to my life.
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Whoa!
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Forgot my goodness gold book!
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Henry!
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Yes, Mum?
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Oh, there you are.
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Looking for your mobile phone, Mum?
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Oh, yes.
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Thank you, Henry.
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Now, what have I done with the car keys?
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Oh, honestly, I'd forget my head if it wasn't on top of my shoulders.
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See you later.
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Don't forget me, Mum!
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I'm not feeling...
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Yes, of course, Henry.
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No problem.
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Yes!
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Don't you have to go to work today, Dad?
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Uh, no, not today.
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I've got a late meeting.
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Oh, OK, cool.
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Time for a snack, I reckon.
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The old wolf!
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Dad!
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What are you doing here, Henry?
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You said I could stay home, remember? Did I?
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Yes, 'cause...
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I'm not feeling very...
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Go back up to your room then.
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But I need a...
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If you're not well, Henry, you need to be in bed.
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But I'm hungry.
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Are you going to answer that?
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Just don't tell your mother.
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I won't.
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Oh, can I help?
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I'm sorry, I can't hear what you're saying.
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Is that what I think it is?
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Nope, sorry, still can't hear you.
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I, er, in here please.
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It is what I think it is!
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We're getting a new TV!
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Can't believe Dad did that!
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This is turning out to be the best day ever!
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# It's so easy being me,
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a heart can reach # Night, Mum.
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I'm getting an early night.
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Hey, Fang, fancy a game of slime seesaw?
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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Zah, zah, zah.
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Ha, ha, ha, ha!
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Showbag!
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Ha, ha, ha, ha!
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To cheat or not to cheat?
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That is the question.
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- - Come on, I haven't got all day.
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I mean, all night.
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My very own Bootle Poodles!
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Three for a girl.
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There you are, Henry.
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Dad's waiting for you in the car.
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God, those green gizmos went quickly.
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Yeah, shame you didn't have more.
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I know.
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I don't think Brian speeding up works.
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Rolly, rolly, rolly, rolly, rolly, rolly.
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He's happy.
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To be happy or not to be happy?
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That is the question.
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What's funny?
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Something's trending.
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Let's hope it's Gizmos.
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I've got nearly enough saved up to get the new Gross Class Zero DVD.
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It's not Gizmos.
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It's something called a Golden Gazoodle.
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A Golden Gazoodle?
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What's one of them when they're at home?
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Dick!
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It's nearly time for your yoga class.
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Go and get your mat.
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Ooh, Yogalicious!
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I'll just tighten my comic away and then I'll be right down.
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There's a good point. And Henry.
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I know, I know.
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Dirty laundry.
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Great!
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Oops!
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Double oops!
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The Dumbledones weren't out here now!
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- They can help me!
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- Cheetah!
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Whatever you do!
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Oh, help!
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Here, let me tidy that away for you.
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Well...
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Here's your yogalicious yoga mat.
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Come on, Peter.
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We're going to be late.
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Oh, don't worry.
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I'll look after it for you.
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-And Henry?
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-Yes, Mum?
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No funny business, right?
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No, Mum.
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Of course not.
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Hmm...
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Mum was right.
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No funny business in there.
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-How can the worm read that stuff?
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-Henry!
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Just tidying up the dirty laundry.
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All done.
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Dad, can I or...
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Yes.
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No problem, Henry.
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There's just one thing wrong with this comic.
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It's just not big enough.
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We're home.
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Where's my number -name comic?
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Here.
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What do you mean, Henry?
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There's something I want in return.
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I don't understand.
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You've got your comic.
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Indeed I have, Peter.
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But what about next week?
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What about next week?
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Next week's another...week!
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Then Mum could kidnap my comic again next week.
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I suppose she could.
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Unless someone else has already collected my comic.
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And that someone could be...
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"I'm not doing it, Henry." "Isn't Peter such a smelly, nappy baby?" said number -known number 954.
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"Oh, yes, he is," said number -known.
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"Stay, I'll do it." "Promise?" "Yes." "Promise on the best boys' book of delightful deeds?" "Yes." "Enjoy." Henry,
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this is my new paper!
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Where is listening to that?
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Not normally, not.
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Trash, trash, trash the hornets!
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Trash, trash, trash the hornets!
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It's the other way round, Henry.
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What?
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The words are the other way round.
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It's trash, trash, trash the hornets named trash, trash, trash the hornets.
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You're off you.
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Do you know where my mobile phone is, Henry?
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No. Not so funny.
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You don't know anything this morning, do you?
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Yes, I do.
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I know lots of things.
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And that was the ever popular Killer Boy Rats with Thrash Hornets.
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You know what you've got to do?
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All you know -it -alls out there.
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- -Oh!
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Hold on a minute.
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Did she just say you could win tickets to the Killer Boy Rats?
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Well, you should know, Henry.
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What's that meant to me?
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Two tickets to see your most favourite band ever.
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Well, you know everything, don't you, Henry?
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I know I'm gonna win those tickets.
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Hey, I was listening to that.
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Found it. But, Mum...
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N -O spells 'no', Henry.
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Well, it's goodbye from us.
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Come on, Henry.
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You'll be late for school.
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Something else you obviously don't know, Henry.
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What about my breakfast?
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You should know the answer to that, too.
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So all I've got to do is get my worthy worm little brother to teach me a few things.
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Then those tickets will be mine!
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That's what you think, Henry.
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Those tickets are mine!
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So easy be me, come home, Henry!
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# # You've seen Best Song Ever last night, Henry.
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Let me say...
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Fresh Hornets is the biscuits also.
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Yes!
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And eggs on the brain is the best keyboard sound.
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Yes!
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Well, I'm glad to see someone's in a good mood this morning.
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Yes, Miss Batlax!
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- Good mud with the rest of us, Henry.
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- No, Miss Batlax.
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Did you just say no to me, Henry?
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No, Miss Batlax.
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I mean, well, yes, Miss Batlax, but...
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You say, Miss Batlax.
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Sit.
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Yes, Miss Batlax.
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Perhaps there's someone else who'd like to share the reason for Henry's good mud with us.
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Oh, yes, Miss.
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They were arguing, Miss.
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Really, Margaret?
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Ah, I see.
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Thank you, Margaret. And then...?
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I said, "Thank you, Margaret." And which song, in your opinion, is the best song ever, Henry?
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Um, "Thrash Hornets"?
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Is the wrong answer, Henry?
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There are many songs in this world of ours.
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Some are good and some not so good.
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I'd like to play you a selection of the songs which I consider to be the best. And...
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one, two, three, four...
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So easy being me, come on Henry!
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Oh, William, it's not all right.
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But it is, Miss Lovely.
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It's really bad.
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There, there, William.
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All that snow.
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Snow won't hurt you, William.
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I know!
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I love snow!
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He wants to play in the snow with his friends.
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- -Oh!
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Well, would you like to pop outside for a minute?
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- You've got everyone else out?
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My God, Miss Lovely!
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He's not dressed appropriately.
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Oh, nonsense.
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You've got a nice warm scarf on.
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Oh, and there...
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I didn't mean everyone.
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I do seem to be having fun.
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I love snow.
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What's going on here, you boring children?
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Sorry, Miss Lovely, didn't see you there.
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Right.
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That's enough of that.
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I knew a horrible lot.
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You know the rules.
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Sir, we know the rules.
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Well, the rule.
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We understand the rule.
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So what are you doing out here, then?
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We're not breaking the rule.
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But the snow has been there.
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And you're playing in the playground!
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And we've got appropriate clothing.
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-No, you haven't.
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-Yes, we have.
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This is the Hat of Justice.
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This is the floor of liberty.
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the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the.. the...
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Er.. no. Well, maybe.. sometimes.
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I think it's time to give in gracefully, Mr Sockington.
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Oh, right.
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But you've seen me so good.
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and live to fight another day.
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Oh, I see what you're saying, Miss Hotpod.
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We've been advised...
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By powers higher than me.
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By powers much higher than me.
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that I should give in gracefully, and, um, live to fight another day.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by engaging with a lively scene between characters in the "Horrid Henry" cartoon. The dialogue focuses on themes such as homework, family dynamics, and humorous misunderstandings. Through this practice, you'll enhance your ability to understand conversational English and improve your pronunciation. By mimicking the characters, you will develop a better grasp of everyday phrases and expressions, which will help you feel more confident in real-life conversations.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Homework - Assignments students must complete outside of school.
- Thoughtful - Showing consideration for others.
- Square root - A mathematical concept often used in various calculations.
- Disaster - A term used for a situation that is very bad or unsuccessful.
- Midnight - The time in the middle of the night; 12:00 AM.
- Fluffy - A term often used affectionately for pets, especially cats or dogs.
- Light is still on - Referring to a light that is still lit, indicating activity or wakefulness.
- Helping hand - Assistance offered to someone in need.
Practice Tips
When shadowing the dialogue from this video, it's important to focus on the rhythm and tone of the characters. The speech is playful and sometimes exaggerated, which can help you improve your English pronunciation and intonation. Here are some specific tips:
- Shadow Speaks Technique: Play the video at a slower speed initially, allowing you to clearly hear the pronunciation of each word. Repeat after each character to mimic their tone and emotion.
- Short Segments: Break the dialogue into shorter segments. Repeat each line multiple times until you feel comfortable with it.
- Use of Pauses: Pay attention to where the characters take pauses. This can help you understand the natural flow of conversation in English.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your shadow speech and listen back to identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation.
- Emphasize Emotion: Try to capture the playful nature of the conversation. Use variations in your tone to express surprise, frustration, or humor, just as the characters do.
By following these steps and consistently practicing with shadowing, you’ll not only improve your English skills but also gain confidence in your speaking ability, making your conversations feel more natural. Happy learning!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if he wakes up again he won't be |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | hasn't done · I've actually done · you've finished |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · your most favourite |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should know · should give |
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.