Shadowing Practice: STORYFUN 3 - UNIT 1 - JACK AND THE PENGUINS | SHORT ENGLISH STORY FOR KIDS | HARRY TRAN - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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1. Jack and the Penguins Mr. Parks works at Waterfall Zoo.
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1. Jack and the Penguins Mr. Parks works at Waterfall Zoo.
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His son, Jack, doesn't know a lot about the zoo.
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But Jack loves animals, and he really enjoys learning about them.
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Can I help you at the zoo today, Dad?
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Jack asks.
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Yes, answers Dad.
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You can feed and wash some of the animals.
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Jack and his dad are in the zoo kitchen now.
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Right, says Dad.
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I'm getting the food for the sharks and the dolphins now.
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That's outside.
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Okay, Jack answers.
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Can I feed the bats,
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the giraffes, and the zebras?
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Oh, and the kangaroos?
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No, sorry, Jack.
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Feed our ten penguins first, please.
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Great!
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I love penguins, Jack says.
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Me too, says his father.
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Their food is in that big grey cupboard.
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But Jack isn't looking in the big grey cupboard.
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He's looking in the big blue cupboard.
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He's looking at the fruit juice,
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the cheese, the watermelon, the lemonade,
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and at a big meat and potato pie.
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Which is the penguins food?
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Jack thinks.
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Oh dear, I don't know. That pie?
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He thinks again.
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What do penguins really like eating?
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Those grapes?
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These kiwis?
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Those burgers?
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These sandwiches?
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Then Jack sees four milkshakes.
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The pie and these milkshakes, I think.
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Okay, how much pie and how many milkshakes for ten penguins?
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Oh dear, I don't know.
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Jack picks up all the pie and all the milkshakes and carries everything carefully to the penguins. Are you hungry?
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Are you thirsty?
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He calls and puts the pie and milkshakes on the ground.
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The penguins look at the pie,
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and then look at the milkshakes,
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and then look at Jack.
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Oh, dear, you don't want the pie,
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and you don't want the milkshakes,
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says Jack, and runs and gets the lemonade and sandwiches and puts them on the ground.
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But the penguins don't look happy.
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Some water and some little fish, he asks.
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The penguins jump up and down, up and down.
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Jack laughs and says, So,
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penguins like water and fish.
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I'm learning a lot today.
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Jack goes back to the kitchen him.
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He puts some water in a big bowl,
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and then finds the fish in the big grey cupboard.
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20 fish for 10 little penguins.
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Great! he says, and carries everything carefully to the penguins.
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The penguins look at the water and the fish,
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and look at Jack, and drink all the water,
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and eat all the fish.
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Wow, Jack thinks.
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I'm learning a lot today.
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He runs and tells his father.
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The penguins are fine now, Dad.
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Can I get a burger for the bats,
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some juice for the giraffes,
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some cheese for the zebras,
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and some kiwis for the kangaroos now, please?
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Dad smiles.
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I think you looked in the wrong cupboard, Jack.
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That's not the food for our animals.
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Sorry.
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Come on.
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Let's go and get the right food now.
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I can help you learn all about the animals here.
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I know you love learning about them.
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Then we can wash the elephants.
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Elephants really enjoy that. Do they?
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Wow, says Jack.
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I am learning a lot today.

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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson based on "Jack and the Penguins," learners will practice their English speaking skills by following the story of Jack, a young boy who loves animals and is eager to help at the zoo. Through this story, you will enhance your vocabulary related to animals, food, and zoo activities. Additionally, this lesson allows you to explore sentence structures and conversational phrases that are commonly used in English, especially when discussing everyday situations like feeding animals and asking questions. By engaging with this content, you will not only improve your English comprehension but also practice your pronunciation, helping you communicate more effectively in similar contexts.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Zoo - A place where animals are kept for public exhibition.
  • Feed - To give food to someone or something.
  • Penguins - A type of aquatic bird that is known for its black and white coloring.
  • Milkshake - A sweet drink made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavoring.
  • Giraffe - A tall, long-necked African animal known for its distinctive patterns.
  • Sandwich - Two slices of bread with a filling in between.
  • Thirsty - Feeling a need to drink.
  • Happy - Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Practice Tips

If you want to improve your English pronunciation and speaking fluency, consider using the shadowing technique while watching this video. The engaging narrative and lively dialogue provide an excellent opportunity for shadowspeak. As you listen to the story of Jack and his adventures, pause the video after each sentence. Repeat what you hear, mimicking the tone, rhythm, and speed of the original speakers. This practice will not only enhance your vocabulary but also help you grasp the nuances of pronunciation.

Try to replicate the emotions and expressions used by the characters, particularly Jack’s excitement and curiosity about the penguins. This will make your shadow speaking more lively and realistic. Remember, the goal is to immerse yourself in the story, so don't hesitate to repeat phrases multiple times until you feel comfortable. Regular practice using this shadowing site technique can significantly boost your confidence in speaking English.

By incorporating these methods into your learning routine, you'll be well on your way to mastering English conversations, especially those related to everyday activities like visiting a zoo.

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.

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