Shadowing Practice: Shin cậu bé bút chì | Phiên bản tiếng Anh - Learn English Speaking with Video

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It's ready for the food.
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Skinner is ready.
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Here are the noodles.
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Yay, about plan on starving. To the food.
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Hey, slow down there kiddo.
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That's no way to eat them.
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They are special noodles so I eat them in a special way.
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Oh.
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Ah, that bad matters.
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You get the sauce all over you.
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Sure.
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See, I told you so.
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Pick them up right now.
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Don't have to, you mean by that.
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No. No, don't do that, Eva.
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Whoa, it looks like she really likes it that way, though.
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No, they look around the floor.
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Instead of end-of-the-year noodles, they're end-of-the-table noodles.
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Hey, Daddy, you made a table.
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You already don't.
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He's getting tired.
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I guess it's time to put her to bed.
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Now that's very thoughtful.
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That's what Big Brother should do.
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These babies are all kinds of hard work, aren't they?
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Hey, Buster, you're quite a handful yourself, you know.
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She's asleep now.
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Thank goodness.
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You should go to bed too, Shinosuke.
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It's getting pretty late.
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No, Daddy, it's New Year's Eve tonight.
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I want to stay awake and get the midnight bell screaming.
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And then there's a bird-down thingy!
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You mean hear the bells ringing and do the countdown, don't you?
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That's another way to say it.
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We're a little happy family of four now.
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I would say that the year's most major event has been the birth of our darling daughter Himawari.
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The truth is that our baby girl wins the prize of the year's most major event by a total landslide.
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Yes, she's our little one.
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And a girl to boot.
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I couldn't be happier.
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Mm-hmm.
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Huh?
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Well, and since his sister was born, Shino Suke has become a little mad, hasn't he?
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Well, of course he has.
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He helps me out at home and knows how to take really good care of Himawari.
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He's changed a lot.
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Lately it's all Himawari here, Himawari there.
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I don't count anymore.
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Hey Shinosuke, come here.
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We're gonna have a man's talk.
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Man to man, mano y mano, just you and me, okay?
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Here, have a drink.
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Oh dear, Daddy!
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Mmm, this stuff is really pop shelf, isn't it?
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Seriously, son, I'm proud of you.
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That's the way to drink.
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You can tell they're oranges from Florida from Florida.
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Nothing can eat as hundreds of natural juice.
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Get it.
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Here, have a little more.
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Keep it coming.
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Oh, look at him.
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He's not my Eve.
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Shinosuke, you might not be wild about it now, but the birth of a child is something very important.
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When you were born, we were thrilled, too.
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Of course we were.
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You were our first child, honey.
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Oh, wow.
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I want to know more about that.
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Could you tell me?
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Sure, I can.
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It was five years ago.
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I was still 24.
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I was younger than I am now.
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Although I could still pass the 20 if I wanted to.
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I kind of doubt that.
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It just moved.
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Oh, let me see.
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What?
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Well, it's not doing anything at all now.
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Darn.
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It moved again.
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Let's see.
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It's not moving now.
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Again!
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Wait a minute.
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Oh dear, I think that made it really happy, honey.
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There's no doubt that it's a point, Ed.
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Of course it was.
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It was me in there.
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Yes, it was at that moment we knew you would look very much like Daddy.
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Nah.
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In fact, you haven't changed much since the day you were born, Shinosuke.
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Well, that's not fair.
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I can't remember a thing about the day that I was born.
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That's perfectly normal, honey.
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No one remembers the day they were born.
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You were born a week before your due date, you see.
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Daddy was at work.
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I called him and I went to the hospital on my own.
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There was a young woman next to me.
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Her husband was adjusting her pillow, wiping up her sweat and spoiling her run.
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Oh, Tetsuya, it really, really hurts the loss.
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Keep going, Tomomi.
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Breathe in deeply.
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Oh, I can't breathe in, Tetsuya.
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Oh, Tetsuya.
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What a nanny.
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I had to put up with the contractions alone and sad.
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I was very scared because it was my first birth.
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But I did all I could not to make a scene.
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It was very hard.
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Mommy, you're so mean, Daddy.
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What did you expect?
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I had to get there for work.
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Time finally came.
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A bit more.
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Come on, push.
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This baby doesn't want to come out.
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Take over.
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I need to go to the toilet.
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Okay.
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It's just stuck its little head out.
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No, Bubba.
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Let me do it.
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Oh, it wasn't that.
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Why didn't it do that?
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I can understand how you felt.
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When I finally got to the hospital...
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I'll never forget that wailing in all my life.
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So much energy.
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I thought it would never arrive.
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It was pure luck.
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Oh, and what did you think of me?
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Your eyebrows were too bushy.
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But for us, you were worth more than any treasure.
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And look at you now.
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See how you've grown.
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And you're not a cheeky little boy anymore.
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Now you're grown up into a little man, haven't you?
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Huh?
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I want some mandarin too, Mommy!
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Why are you so clingy all of a sudden?
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I guess this little man likes to be proper now and then, doesn't he?
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Here you are!
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Yummy!
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Now I'm looking forward to the Belkens to ring so we can do the burn down!
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Here you are!
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Hey, not too messy!
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Just look, Adam, honey.
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You've fallen asleep this year.
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What a cutie.
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Well, I suppose that's another year gone by too quickly, right babe?
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Sure is.
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You know what?
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Thanks for everything, Hiroshi.
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You're a good man.
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Thanks to the Psy.
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Happy New Year.
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Five, four, three, four, five, six.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the "Shin cậu bé bút chì | Phiên bản tiếng Anh" video offers an exceptional opportunity for english speaking practice. The lively interaction between the characters showcases real-life conversational skills, making it an ideal resource for learners seeking to enhance their speaking abilities. By mimicking the dialogue, you can develop your ability to express ideas in a natural context, which is essential for effective communication. Additionally, the lighthearted theme surrounding family dynamics and celebrations provides a relatable backdrop that makes learning enjoyable.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key grammatical structures and expressions stand out:

  • “It's ready for the food.” - This phrase illustrates the use of the present simple tense for stating facts about the current situation.
  • “I want to stay awake and get the midnight bell screaming.” - This expression combines two verbs with a desire, showcasing the construction of intentions.
  • “You mean hear the bells ringing and do the countdown, don't you?” - This question structure uses a common conversational tag question format, fostering engagement and prompting responses.
  • “That's what Big Brother should do.” - Here, modal verbs express obligation, which is useful for learners to convey duties in discussions.

Integrating these structures into your own speaking practice can greatly enhance your conversational skills and fluency.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the video, pay attention to certain tricky words and phrases that may challenge your improve english pronunciation. For instance:

  • "Himawari" - The Japanese name may be unfamiliar, but practice saying it slowly to master the sounds.
  • "midnight bell" - Focus on the “-t” in "midnight" and the clear intonation when combining “bell” with other words.
  • "countdown" - This compound word can often trip up learners, so break it down into “count” and “down” to practice.

Implementing the technique of shadow speech or shadow speak—where you repeat phrases immediately after hearing them—can significantly help with mastering these pronunciations. This method not only aids comprehension but also sharpens your ability to articulate words naturally.

By using this video as a tool for learning English with YouTube, you’ll find that the combination of visual and auditory learning aids enhances retention and speaking confidence. Embrace the challenge, and look forward to your progress!

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.