Shadowing Practice: АНГЛИЙСКИЙ НА СЛУХ через мудрый МУЛЬТФИЛЬМ для самых начинающих - Learn English Speaking with Video

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We created for you simple film-racebook with slow-duty translation.
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This format helps you to develop the skills of understanding English language in the ear.
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In the second part, the subtitles are not available to you, so you could fully focus on English.
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A mouse and a lion.
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Slava from the movie.
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Net.
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Path.
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Cart.
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Hunter.
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Tie. Be in trouble.
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Rope.
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Return.
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A big life.
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A big life.
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A big life.
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A big life.
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A big life.
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A big life.
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A big lion lives in the forest.
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One day, after eating, the lion sleeps under a tree.
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A small mouse sees him.
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The mouse thinks, Wow, it looks fun to play.
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A big lion lives in the forest.
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One day after eating, the lion sleeps under a tree.
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Однажды, поев, лев спит под деревом.
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The mouse thinks, wow, it looks fun to play.
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The mouse runs up the lion's tail and slides down again.
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The lion wakes up and roars.
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He catches the mouse with his huge paw.
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The mouse is very scared.
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The mouse runs up the lion's tail and slides down again.
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Mushka взбегает по хвосту льва и снова скатывается вниз.
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The lion wakes up and roars.
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The lion is awake and is crying.
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He is catching the mouse with his big paws.
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The mouse is very scared.
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The mouse is very upset.
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Don't eat me.
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Please, big lion, don't eat me.
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Let me go, and one day I can help you.
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The mouse says.
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Let me go, and one day I can help you.
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You are funny.
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The lion laughs.
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You are funny, the lion is laughing.
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How can a small mouse help a big lion?
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But he feels kind and lets the mouse go.
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But he feels kind and lets the mouse go.
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Thank you lion, says the mouse.
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Thank you, the lion!
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A few days later the lion walks in the forest.
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The hunters put a big net on the path.
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The hunters put a large network on the street. and is caught.
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Лев попадает в сеть и оказывается пойманным.
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He roars loud and tries to escape.
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Он громко рычит и пытается вырваться. But he cannot.
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Но не может.
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Hunters tie the net tight and leave to get a cart.
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Охотники крепко завязывают сеть и уходят за телегой.
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All the animals hear the roar.
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Все животные слышат рёв.
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The mouse hears it too.
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My friend!
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The lion is in trouble!
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All animals hear the roughing.
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Mouth also hear the roughing.
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My friend, the lion is in trouble.
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My friend, the lion is in trouble.
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The mouse runs to the net.
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Mышка bежит к сетке.
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Don't worry, lion, I will help you.
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Не волнуйся, лев, я помогу тебе.
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He chews the ropes with his sharp teeth, bit by bit.
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The ropes break.
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Soon, the lion is free.
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The lion is happy.
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Thank you, little mouse.
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He says, you saved me.
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I will never hurt you.
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He chews the ropes with his sharp teeth.
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She is a little bit of a knife.
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Bit by bit the ropes break.
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Soon the lion is free.
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The lion is happy.
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The lion is happy.
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Thank you, little mouse.
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He says...
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Thank you, little mouse.
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He says...
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You saved me.
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I will never hurt you.
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You saved me.
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I will never cause you harm.
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and the mouse laughed together.
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From that day on, they are best friends.
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The mouse smiles.
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Mышь улыбается.
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I told you I could help.
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I told you I could help.
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Just then, the hunters return with the cart.
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In this moment, the hunters return with the train.
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The lion roars loudly.
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The hunters get scared and run away.
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The lion and the mouse laugh together.
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The lion and the mouse laughed together.
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Лев и мышка смеются вместе.
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From that day on, they are best friends.
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С того дня они лучшие друзья.
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Теперь перед просмотром целого мультфильма давайте переведём вот эти предложения со словами из мультфильма, чтобы закрепить услышанное.
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Your choices can be written in the comments, and we will be happy to make your mistakes.
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He bought a rope yesterday.
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The lion is now looking at the lion's children.
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Take a cart in the store.
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He tied his hands.
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I like my dog's tail.
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He is afraid.
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I know this mountain.
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The hunters were at the river.
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A big lion lives in the forest.
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One day, after eating, the lion sleeps under a tree.
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A small mouse sees him.
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The mouse thinks, Wow, it looks fun to play.
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The mouse runs up the lion's tail and slides down again.
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The lion wakes up and roars.
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He catches the mouse with his huge paw.
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The mouse is very scared.
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Please, big lion, don't eat me.
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Let me go, and one day I can help you.
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The mouse says, You are funny.
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The lion laughs.
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How can a tiny mouse help a big lion?
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but he feels kind and lets the mouse go.
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Thank you, lion, says the mouse.
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A few days later, the lion walks in the forest.
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Hunters put a big net on the path.
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The lion steps into the net and is caught.
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He roars loud and tries to escape, but he cannot.
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Hunters tie the net tight and leave to get a cart.
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All the animals hear the roar.
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The mouse hears it too.
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My friend, the lion is in trouble.
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The mouse runs to the net.
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Don't worry, lion.
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I will help you.
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He chews the ropes with his sharp teeth.
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Bit by bit, the ropes break.
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Soon, the lion is free.
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The lion is happy.
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Thank you, little mouse, he says.
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You saved me.
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I will never hurt you.
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The mouse smiles.
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I told you I could help.
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Just then, the hunters return with the cart.
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The lion roars loudly.
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The hunters get scared and run away.
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The lion and the mouse laugh together.
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From that day on, they are best friends.

About This Lesson

This lesson is designed for beginner English learners who want to enhance their listening and speaking skills through a captivating story. In this session, you will practice understanding spoken English while following the narrative of a lion and a mouse. The lesson uses a unique format with slowed-down translations, allowing you to grasp how English sounds when spoken naturally. You will also have the opportunity to test your skills in the second part of this lesson, where subtitles will not be provided. This will encourage you to focus entirely on the English language, fostering your ability to comprehend and reproduce it effectively using shadowing techniques.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • lion - a large wild animal often seen as the king of the jungle.
  • mouse - a small rodent, often depicted as timid and clever.
  • to be in trouble - to be in a difficult or dangerous situation.
  • let me go - a plea for release or freedom from capture.
  • big paws - referring to the large feet of animals, particularly lions in this context.
  • funny - to cause laughter or amusement.
  • kind - showing a compassionate and gentle nature.
  • roar - the deep, loud sound made by a lion.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this learning experience and effectively utilize the shadowing technique, follow these practical tips:

  • Watch Actively: Initially, watch the video with the slow-duty translation to familiarize yourself with how the dialogue is expressed. Pay attention to the intonation and rhythm of the speakers.
  • Shadowing Session: Use the shadowing app to practice. Listen to a segment and then repeat it immediately after the speaker. The pacing of this video allows you to comfortably maintain its speed without pressure.
  • Focus on Emotion: Try to capture the emotions conveyed in the voices, especially during engaging moments such as when the lion laughs. Emphasize your shadow speech to reflect these emotions.
  • Incorporate New Vocabulary: Use the key vocabulary phrases in your own sentences. This will help solidify your understanding and ability to recall them during regular conversations.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice while shadowing the video. Listening back will help you identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and fluency.

By consistently practicing with these methods, you will cement your listening abilities and speaking skills, paving the way to more advanced English proficiency.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →