Shadowing Practice: Peppa Pig - Pretend Friend (37 episode / 2 season) [HD] - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Pretend Friend Susie Sheep has come to play with Peppa.
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Hello, Peppa.
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Hello, Susie.
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This is my new friend, Leo Lion.
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Where is he?
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There's no one there.
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Susie has made up a pretend friend.
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Can't you see him, Peppa?
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Ummm...
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Let's play catch.
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OK.
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To you, Leo.
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Peppa throws the ball to Susie's pretend friend.
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Leo can't catch the ball.
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He can.
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He just doesn't like playing catch.
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What does Leo like doing?
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He likes to roar.
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Is he going to roar now?
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Um, yes.
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Rawr!
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Wasn't that you?
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No, no, that was Leo.
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Ah!
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Hello, Leo.
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Peppa pretends that she can see Leo lion.
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Leo, will you be my friend too?
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What did he say?
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He's nodding his head.
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That means yes.
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Peppa, Susie, would you like to come inside and have some fruitcake?
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Mummy Pig has two slices of fruitcake for Susie and Peppa.
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Mummy, Susie's got a pretend friend.
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He's called Leo Lion.
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I see.
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And does he like fruitcake too?
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Raaah!
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Leo loves fruitcake.
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Don't be silly, Peppa.
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That wasn't Leo.
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That was you.
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Leo prefers chocolate cake.
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I haven't got chocolate cake.
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Will Leo have some fruitcake?
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Raaah!
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He will try a little slice.
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Mummy Pig gives some cake to Suzie's pretend friend.
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George is playing with Mr. Dinosaur.
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Dinosaur.
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Grrrr.
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George, you're sitting on Leo.
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George does not know that Susie has a pretend friend.
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Roar!
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Um, Leo Lion says he can't finish his cake.
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So George can have it.
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Ha ha ha!
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Can we play upstairs now?
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Yes!
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Let's play dressing up.
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I was asking Leo.
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Oh!
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Roar!
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Leo says he likes playing dressing up.
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Good.
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Come on, Leo.
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Peppa and Susie are playing dressing up.
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Peppa is going to be a fairy.
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I grant you one wish.
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My wish is to be Queen Susie.
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And Leo Lion will be the jester.
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He doesn't want to be the jester.
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He wants to be the king.
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Here is Daddy Pig.
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Mummy Pig tells me you have a very special visitor.
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It's only Susie, Daddy.
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Are you sure there isn't someone else, Peppa?
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There is someone else!
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King Leo Lion!
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Rawr!
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It's an honour to meet you, King Leo.
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Daddy Pig pretends he can see King Leo.
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May I say what a fine golden mane you have.
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Yes, it is very fine and he is wearing his best red trousers.
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Oh yes.
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And his blue jumper.
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Silly Peppa, Leo isn't wearing a blue jumper.
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He's wearing his best green shirt.
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Well, it is sort of a bluey-green.
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Peppa, Susie, your friends are here.
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Peppa's friends are here.
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They're all wearing their boots.
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Let's jump in muddy puddles!
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Yes!
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Are you sure Leo should jump in puddles without his boots?
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Oh, I forgot.
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Leo's wearing his boots as well.
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Look at Leo!
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He's jumping up and down too!
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Roar!
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Everyone loves jumping up and down muddy puddles.
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Even pretend friends.
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Roar!

Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with episodes like Pepper Pig - Pretend Friend is essential for anyone looking to enhance their english speaking practice. This particular episode features a simple yet rich dialogue between Peppa and her friend Susie Sheep, emphasizing imaginative play with a "pretend friend." Practicing with this video allows learners to pick up natural conversational patterns and vocabulary, contributing to greater fluency in English.

Through role-play scenarios like pretending a character named Leo Lion exists, learners can gain confidence in speaking and expressing their thoughts. As you shadow the dialogue, you’re encouraged to think creatively about social interactions, which are crucial components of IELTS speaking practice. The playful context also makes it easier to remember phrases and engage in similar discussions in everyday life.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

This entertaining exchange also serves as a great resource for understanding key grammatical structures and common expressions:

  • Using "Hello" as a greeting: The friendly exchanges start with simple greetings, showing how to initiate conversation effectively.
  • Formulating questions: Phrases like "What does Leo like doing?" and "Can’t you see him?" demonstrate how to ask and clarify information.
  • Describing preferences: The dialogue includes the structure "Leo likes to roar," which is a positive way to express likes and preferences.
  • Commands and suggestions: The phrase "Let's play catch" reflects how to propose activities in an engaging manner.

By focusing on these expressions, learners can improve their ability to converse naturally in English, making their communication smoother in both casual and formal contexts.

Common Pronunciation Traps

In this episode, there are a few pronunciation challenges worth noting, especially for learners focusing on spoken English:

  • Names and Titles: The name "Leo Lion" contains double sounds that can confuse non-native speakers. Practicing these can enhance clarity in speech.
  • Sound Clusters: Words like "roar" and "fruitcake" each contain specific vowel sounds and consonant clusters that might be mispronounced. Focus on the sharpness of "r" and the “ue” sound in "fruit" to improve articulation.
  • Intonation: The playful tone used by Peppa and Susie can be tricky. Emulating their lively style through shadow speak helps learners adapt their intonation patterns accordingly.

Utilizing a shadowing app or practicing shadow speak with this video lets you work on these overlapping pronunciation skills effectively. The fun atmosphere of Peppa Pig also helps in retaining the phrases you practice, making learning more enjoyable and contextually relevant.

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.