Shadowing Practice: Our House Becomes a Pool! | Easy English Listening for Beginners (A1–A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Something is wrong in the kitchen.
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Oh no!
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The pipe broke and water is everywhere!
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Hurry!
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We need to stop the water!
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I found the valve.
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I'm turning it off now.
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I promise I'll repair it tomorrow.
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Oh no!
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This pipe is leaking under the sink!
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If we don't fix this soon, it may get worse.
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Ethan, the pipe in the kitchen has broken.
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Repair it, please.
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Alright, I'll fix it later today.
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I'm afraid the pipe will break more if we wait.
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Don't worry, I said I'll fix it today.
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I hope it is fixed before I come home.
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There's still time, I can do it soon.
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Dad!
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Your phone is ringing.
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Someone is calling you.
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Oh, thanks kids.
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I understand.
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I'll do this important work now.
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Does that mean you cannot fix the pipe yet, Dad?
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I need to finish this first, then I'll repair it.
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Hmm.
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I wonder if Ethan fixed the pipe yet.
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Nothing has changed.
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The leak is still here.
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Ethan, you still haven't repaired the pipe yet.
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I have important work now.
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I'll fix it tomorrow, darling.
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Fine.
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I don't want to remind you anymore.
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Finally done.
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I need to sleep now.
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Oh, it's raining outside.
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I'll sleep well tonight.
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Good night, darling.
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What was that sound from downstairs?
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Something is wrong in the kitchen.
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Oh no!
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The pipe broke and water is everywhere!
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What happened?
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Why is there water everywhere?
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Dad, what should we do to stop all this water?
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I need to turn off the water right now.
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Hurry!
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We need to stop the water.
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I found the valve.
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I'm turning it off now.
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Phew!
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That's much better.
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If I need the toilet, how can I flush it now?
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Sorry, Leo.
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Only go if you really have to.
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I promise.
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I'll repair it tomorrow.
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Let's clean up and then go to bed, everyone.
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Push the water this way so it does not spread.
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It's okay even if I feel sleepy now.
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Oh no. Bad luck.
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I am very tired.
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I'm tired, but I still want to help everyone.
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I think the kitchen looks better now.
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At least we can go back to bed for now.
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Tomorrow morning, I'll fix the pipe right away.
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Oh, I will go first because I really need the restroom.
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Oh!
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You started fixing it early this morning!
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Yes, I wanted to finish this before anyone got worried again.
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Dad, can we turn the water back on now?
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The pipe is fixed.
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Turn on the valve, girl.
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All right, girl.
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Woo-hoo!
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Yeah!
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Great.
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I used the toilet comfortably again.
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Small problems can become big if we ignore them.
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What needs to be done today should not wait for tomorrow.
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Grandma forgets things easily.
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Do not leave her alone, okay?
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Don't worry, Mom.
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We are her bodyguards.
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Grandma, please wait here.
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We will just go look for a little bit. Where are they?
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Grandma!
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Grandma! Where are you? Are you tired, Mom?
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Let's sit down.
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Yes, my legs are tired.
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Thank you, Grace.
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It is very hot.
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I will buy some water for everyone.
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I will be back in five minutes.
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Grandma forgets things easily.
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Do not leave her alone, okay?
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Don't worry, Mom.
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We are her bodyguards.
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Good.
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I will be right back.
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You are such good kids.
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Look at the balloons!
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I want a dog!
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I want a sword!
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Maya, he's making a dinosaur!
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Let's see!
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Wow, it is so cool!
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I want to see!
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Grandma, please wait here.
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We will just go look for a little bit.
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Wait for us, Balloon Man!
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Look!
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It's a beautiful pink flower. Where are they?
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Mom?
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Maya?
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Leo?
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Mom!
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Kids! Where are you hiding?
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Oh no, Maya.
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Mom is back.
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Maya!
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We left Grandma alone.
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Quick!
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We have to go back to Grandma. Where is she?
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She is not here.
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Look!
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Only her purple scarf is here.
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Grandma!
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Grandma!
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Where are you? Where is the bench?
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Where are the kids?
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Please, have you seen an old lady and two kids?
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Grandma, where are you?
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It is late.
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Grandma must be very cold.
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It is all my fault.
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I left her alone.
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It is our fault.
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What if Grandma is lost forever?
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Wait, maybe she wants to go home.
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The park gate!
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Maybe she is looking for the gate.
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Please be there, Grandma.
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Please. Is that her?
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Oh...
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I don't remember the way home.
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Grandma!
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We found you!
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Put this on, Grandma.
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We are so sorry.
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Oh, my sweet kids.
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Don't cry.
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I am safe now.
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We will never leave you alone again.
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Maya!
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Leo!
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Mom!
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I looked for you everywhere.
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I was so scared.
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I am sorry, Mom.
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I went to play and left grandma alone.
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Me too.
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But I know now, beautiful balloons are not as important as grandma.
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I am happy you are safe.
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But never do that again.
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They are still my brave bodyguards.
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Do not leave old people alone, even for one minute.
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And always listen to your parents.
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Family is about caring for each other.
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I want to paint all the walls dark blue.
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No, I want to use this lovely pink paper.
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This soft pink rug is perfect for my princesses.
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That pink rug does not match my cool robot.
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This is my secret room.
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No, it is my room.
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Look at this amazing secret room in the book.
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I really want a beautiful secret room.
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Like this.
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Let us ask our parents to build one today.
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Mommy and Daddy, can we have a secret room?
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That is a great idea.
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Let me think about it.
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We have an old storage room for you to use, but you must clean it and decorate it together, okay?
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Hooray!
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Thank you so much, Mommy and Daddy.
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Wow, this room is very dirty and quite dark.
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We must clean up all the dust right now.
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The room is clean!
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Let us decorate it now!
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My beautiful princess dolls will live in this room.
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I will put my strong robot toys in here.
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I want to paint all the walls dark blue.
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No, I want to use this lovely pink paper.
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My superhero poster looks very cool on this wall.
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This soft pink rug is a perfect for my princesses
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that pink rug does not match my cool robot your big
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robot poster is scaring my little dolls this is my secret room and I want blue No,
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it is my room and I want pink.
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We cannot have a pink and blue secret room.
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Let us play rock, paper, scissors to decide now.
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I will win this game and decorate the room.
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No, I will win and make a princess room.
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We both chose rock!
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It is a tie again!
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Oh no!
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We both chose paper this time!
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Scissors again!
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Why can I not win this game?
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We are just fighting and not decorating the room.
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Why are you two fighting in the secret room?
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She wants a pink princess room, but I refuse.
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He wants a blue robot room, and I hate it.
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Why do you not mix your ideas together today?
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How can we mix a robot and a princess?
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The strong robot can protect the beautiful princess castle.
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That is a very wonderful and creative idea, Mommy!
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Yeah!
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Let us build a superhero princess room right now!
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The robot looks very cute with these shiny lights.
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Now your princess is a superhero flying high!
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Wow!
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These glowing stars look like a beautiful night sky.
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These soft cushions are very comfortable for reading books.
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Our new secret room is finally finished and perfect!
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Wow!
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This room looks incredible and magical.
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You did a great job working together as a team.
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Sharing our ideas made the room much better today.
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I love our mixed room more than just pink.
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Working together is always better than fighting and arguing.
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Always listen to your others and share your ideas.
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Do you want to build a secret room?
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Comment below.
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Please like and share this video with friends.
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And don't forget to subscribe to our channel.
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See you next time.
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Bye-bye.
Context & Background
The video titled "Our House Becomes a Pool!" illustrates a common domestic crisis where water leaks uncontrollably due to a broken pipe. The conversation unfolds within a family setting, highlighting urgent communication and problem-solving. The dialogue showcases everyday expressions and phrases that beginners will find useful in a real-life context. Understanding how to react when faced with emergencies, like a plumbing issue, is essential for effective communication in English. This scenario not only helps to build vocabulary related to home maintenance but also emphasizes the importance of clarity in urgent situations.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Something is wrong in the kitchen." - A useful phrase to alert someone to a problem.
- "We need to stop the water!" - Expresses urgency when dealing with emergencies.
- "I'll fix it tomorrow." - Indicates a commitment to resolve an issue.
- "I hope it is fixed before I come home." - Shows concern about the situation's impact.
- "Hurry! We need to stop the water." - A call to action that emphasizes immediacy.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively master the dialogue in this video using the shadowing technique, follow these steps:
- Watch & Listen: First, watch the video without attempting to repeat any phrases. Focus on the context and emotions conveyed.
- Repeat After: Use a shadowing app or listen to smaller sections. Pause the video after a sentence and repeat it out loud. Aim to mimic the tone, pace, and emotion of the speakers.
- Break It Down: Identify specific phrases that you found difficult. Write them down and practice them separately. Incorporating these into your own sentences can help solidify their meanings.
- Practice Timing: Once you are comfortable with individual phrases, try shadowing along with the video. Pay attention to when to speak; this is crucial for natural fluency.
- Record Yourself: For self-assessment, record your shadowing practice. Listen to your pronunciation and compare it to the original dialogue. This will help you identify areas that need improvement and enhance your IELTS speaking practice.
This engaging approach of learning English with YouTube videos not only boosts your speaking skills but also makes you comfortable with everyday conversations. By regularly practicing these steps with the shadowing technique, you’ll find yourself improving significantly in English speaking and comprehension.
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.