Shadowing Practice: ๐ญ Pinocchio I Fairy Tales for Kids - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Pinocchio.
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Your name will be Pinocchio.
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I wish I had a real child.
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Pinocchio!
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Hey look!
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A wooden-legged kid!
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Would you like to make a lot of money, Pinocchio?
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Hehehehe!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Geppetto was an old and weary carpenter.
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He spent his time only with the tick-tock of the clocks in his shop and the howling of the wind.
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I bet he'll make a woodpecker.
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I bet he'll make a dinosaur.
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Dinosaur!
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Gave life to Wood.
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He made the children in the town happy, But Geppetto was a very lonely man.
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How is it?
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It turned out nice, didn't it?
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One day, he decided to make a boy puppet from a special pine log he brought from the forest.
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He worked for days.
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He carved him a beautiful nose, a smiling mouth, and sparkling eyes.
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This pine tree didn't turn out so bad, huh?
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It wouldn't hurt to give you a name.
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Pinocchio.
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Your name will be Pinocchio.
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Evening came, and the sun set in the town.
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I wish I had a real child.
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I wish my house was filled with children's laughter.
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Alright then, time for the master to sleep.
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That night, after Geppetto fell asleep, a bright moonlight streamed into the workshop.
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From this light, a kind-hearted fairy appeared, her wings sparkling like stardust.
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She heard Geppetto's heartfelt wish and wanted to give him a gift.
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I wish I had a real child.
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She gently touched his wooden heart with her magic wand.
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Pinocchio's wooden body trembled for a moment.
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His eyes opened, and he slowly stepped down from the stool.
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I...
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I can walk!
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Woo!
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If you can be a hard-working and kind-hearted child, who knows?
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You might turn into a real boy of flesh and blood.
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Really?
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Yes.
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Always tell the truth so your nose doesn't grow.
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When morning came, Master Geppetto woke up in his bed upstairs to strange noises coming from downstairs.
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At first, he thought it was a mischievous mouse.
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Curiously, and still a little sleepy, he went down the stairs.
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When he looked inside the workshop door, he froze at the sight he saw.
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Pinocchio, whom he had left lifelessly on the chair last night, was now in the middle of the workshop,
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trying to clean up by trying to hold a broom bigger than himself.
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Pinocchio!
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They had a wonderful breakfast together.
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Master Geppetto prepared Pinocchio nicely, so he could go to school like a real boy.
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He even sewed him a little coat from his own old jacket, and he gave him an alphabet book.
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I only want one thing from you, Pinocchio, to study very hard in your lessons.
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I promise.
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Only then can you become a successful and happy young man.
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As Pinocchio walked happily to school with his book in hand, he encountered some naughty children gathered by the roadside.
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Hey look!
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A wooden-legged kid!
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Where are you off to so seriously?
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He's listening to his mommy and going to school!
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Hehehe!
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Ha ha ha ha!
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Ha ha ha ha!
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School is so boring!
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Everyone knows that!
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What are you doing at school on such a beautiful day?
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The real fun is over there!
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Look!
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What is it?
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It's a circus tent!
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There are acrobats doing flips and stuff!
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Uh.. acrobats?
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Yeah, and there are singing animals and stuff, just like you.
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So many interesting things.
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Really?
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Let's go, everyone.
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We're off to have fun.
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Pinocchio's curiosity proved stronger than his promise to his father, and he joined the children and headed towards the circus.
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Wait, wait for me.
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Wow, what a colorful place.
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As soon as Pinocchio entered the colorful circus tent, he looked around in amazement.
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He was very impressed by this glittering place.
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Unbelievable!
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You must be a work of art.
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No, I'm Pinocchio.
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Pinocchio!
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Would you like to make a lot of money, Pinocchio?
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To be very rich and successful?
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I would!
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That's why I'm going to school!
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Forget about school now.
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I'm talking about fun!
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Come on, I'll make you a star.
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We'll make a lot of money!
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Hehehehe!
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So the circus owner locked Pinocchio in a cold iron cage.
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Why are you crying, Pinocchio?
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Tell me, how did you end up here?
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I was going to school, but on the way, a giant monster with four arms grabbed me and locked me up here.
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Really?
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Hmm.
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And what exactly did this monster look like?
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Can you describe him to me in more detail?
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He was so, so fierce!
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Flames and smoke were coming out of his mouth!
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Hi!
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Uh-uh-uh-uh!
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Pinocchio.
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Ow!
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My nose!
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Okay, no. I lied.
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There's no monster.
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I didn't listen to my father.
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I didn't go to school.
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I came to the circus.
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Oh?
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Ah!
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Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
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The easiest path in life isn't always the right one, Pinocchio.
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You must learn to think for yourself and choose what is right.
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Pinocchio left the circus without being seen by anyone.
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On the way home, he saw a fisherman happily fishing.
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He got curious again and was about to look inside the bucket when he lost his balance and fell into the sea.
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The fisherman saw the struggling wooden puppet and offered him a helping hand.
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No, I can save myself.
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Thank you.
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But Pinocchio was swept far away from the shore, towards the open sea.
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When Geppetto realized that Pinocchio hadn't come home, he became very worried.
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He searched the entire town high and low, but couldn't find a single trace.
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Finally, he sat down by the seashore in tears.
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Just then, Pinocchio's alphabet book washed ashore.
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Pinocchio?
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Without waiting a moment, Geppetto set out to sea in an old boat he found on the shore.
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Pinocchio!
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Pinocchio!
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Can we.. here?
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Just as Pinocchio was about to grab Geppetto's hand, a gigantic shadow rose from the depths of the sea right behind them.
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It was a huge whale.
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The whale opened its mouth wide and swallowed them both in one gulp with a whoosh.
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Oh, Pinocchio, grab my hand!
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The whale's stomach was pitch black, airless, and frightening.
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Pinocchio!
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I was so worried about you.
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It's.. very dark here, but I'm so glad you found me.
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But now we have to find a way to get out of here.
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I've got it.
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What have you got?
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Is it another piece of seaweed?
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No!
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Our way out!
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We have to Make him sneeze.
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Yes, when a whale sneezes, it can shoot us out.
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That's a wonderful idea, Pinocchio.
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Geppetto and Pinocchio began tickling the whale's stomach walls with the paddles in their hands.
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The whale first grumbled, then began to squirm.
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When the tickling became unbearable, the pressure inside increased, and the giant whale sneezed with a sound that shook the sea.
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Thus it spewed both Geppetto and Pinocchio out onto the surface of the sea.
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Pinocchio, are you alright?
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I'm fine, Papa.
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My son!
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That short word filled Geppetto's heart with indescribable joy.
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He and Pinocchio returned home together.
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Pinocchio lay down in his warm bed and looked into his father's eyes.
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From now on, I'll never be naughty again, Papa.
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I won't make you sad.
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I'll make the right decisions.
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I'll study hard too.
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I'll be a successful, a real boy.
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Goodnight, Pinocchio.
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The sun shone brightly that morning, as if it had risen just for Pinocchio.
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Pinocchio eagerly started going to school.
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Both his teachers and his friends loved him very much.
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After school, he would help Geppetto in the workshop.
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Oh no!
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What's wrong, son?
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Well, I broke this by accident.
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It's okay, son.
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We'll try to make a new one now.
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As Pinocchio fell asleep, the fairy, seeing his effort to be a good boy, filled his room with light with her magic wand.
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Finally, morning came, and Pinocchio, with rosy cheeks, turned into a real boy of flesh and blood.
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What?
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I have a heart!
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Papa!
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Papa!
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My dear son!
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From that day on, Pinocchio became a more hard-working, honest, and good boy.
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Geppetto's loneliness was finally replaced by the joy of having a child.
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Oh
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by engaging with the beloved fairy tale of Pinocchio. Through listening and repetition, you will enhance your pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. This engaging story not only captures the imagination but also provides rich vocabulary and phrases that are useful for conversational English. By employing the shadowing technique, you will mimic the speech patterns and emotions of the characters, helping you to improve english pronunciation and build confidence in your spoken English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Pinocchio - the name of the wooden puppet turned boy.
- Geppetto - the lonely carpenter who creates Pinocchio.
- Wooden heart - a metaphorical reference to Pinocchio's feelings.
- Kind-hearted fairy - the magical character who brings Pinocchio to life.
- Special pine log - the material used to carve Pinocchio.
- Children's laughter - a symbol of joy and family.
- Hard-working and kind-hearted - qualities that Pinocchio must embody.
- Magic wand - the tool used by the fairy to grant wishes.
Practice Tips
To effectively utilize the shadowing technique with this video, follow these steps:
- Listen to the transcript: Familiarize yourself with the story and the flow of conversation, noting the emotional expressions used by the characters.
- Play the video at a comfortable speed: If the natural speech seems too fast, consider adjusting the playback speed to slow it down for easier comprehension.
- Shadow speak: As you listen, repeat each line immediately after you hear it. Focus on mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers. This will help solidify your understanding of the phrases and improve your pronunciation.
- Practice in segments: Break the video into smaller parts. Practice each segment multiple times before moving on to the next. This sequential learning can be particularly effective for mastering challenging phrases.
- Record yourself: Consider using a recording tool to capture your voice as you shadow the video. Compare your recording with the original audio to identify areas for improvement.
- Integrate vocabulary: After you finish shadowing, practice forming sentences using new vocabulary from the lesson. This will ensure that you can use these terms in conversation, enriching your IELTS speaking practice.
Utilizing this approach will enhance your speaking skills and make you more confident in your English abilities. Happy learning!
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.