Shadowing Practice: STORYFUN 3 - UNIT 5 - THE MONSTER UNDER BY BED | SHORT ENGLISH STORY FOR KIDS | HARRY TRAN - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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5. The Monster Under My Bed There's a monster upstairs.
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5. The Monster Under My Bed There's a monster upstairs.
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It's living in my bedroom this week.
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It's under my bed.
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When I get up in the morning, I have to run to my cupboard very quickly.
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I take out my clothes and then run to the bathroom.
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I put my clothes on in there.
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I don't want to get dressed in my bedroom.
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I don't want the monster to come out from under my bed and take my socks.
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Or my favorite sweater.
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After school, I don't play computer games.
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My computer is on the desk in my bedroom.
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I don't want to sit there with my feet on the floor.
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When I'm not looking, the monster comes out.
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I think it wants to eat my toes.
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And I can't do my homework in my bedroom.
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I think the monster wants to write or draw on all the pages in my school books.
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I'm doing all my homework on the kitchen table this week.
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Mom says that's okay.
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When I want to go to bed, I open the door to my bedroom and say very loudly,
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I know you're in here, but this is my room.
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You aren't scary.
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The monster listens, I think.
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It doesn't come out.
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I never see it. But it is scary.
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I know it's there.
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I quickly run and jump into bed.
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And then close my eyes and count to 100.
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Counting helps you go to sleep, Grandma says.
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When you're counting to 100, you don't think about monsters.
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When I'm asleep at night, I think the monster climbs quietly out of my window.
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I think it finds things to eat in our garden.
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I know it comes back again before morning.
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I told my brother about the monster.
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He laughed and said, Don't be silly, Vicky.
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There are no monsters under your bed.
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But there's a very big one under mine.
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There's one in my cupboard, too.
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I think my brother likes monsters.
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He draws lots of pictures of them and puts them on his walls.
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I told Mom about the monster.
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She laughed and said, I didn't see any monsters under your bed when I cleaned your room yesterday.
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I think the monster hides when she goes in my room.
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This monster is a very, very clever one.
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I told Dad about the monster.
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He said, Don't worry, I'm not afraid of monsters.
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We can find it and tell it to go away.
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But Dad didn't come and help me when I asked him to.
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He wanted to watch a film on television with Uncle Bill.
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I think Dad is scared of monsters.
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I can understand that.
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It's Saturday today.
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My brother and my parents don't want to help me.
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But I don't want to live with this scary monster for another week.
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I want to play computer games in my bedroom again.
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I'm going upstairs now.
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I want to find the monster and tell it to go away.
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It can go and live with Mrs. Gray.
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She lives in the house next to ours.
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My brother and I don't like her
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So I'm looking under my bed I know there's a monster here I think it's got lots of legs
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And a big round stomach And big scary teeth I think it's got huge black eyes
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But I can't see it And I can't hear it Oh yes,
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I can There it is I can do this Slowly Quietly
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Slowly Quietly Got you!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice English through the engaging short story "The Monster Under My Bed." As you listen to and read the transcript, you'll enhance your vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking skills. The narrative brings to life the playful fears of childhood, providing context for useful phrases and expressions. By integrating emotional storytelling, learners can relate better to the language and improve their confidence in using English in daily conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Monster - A mythical creature often associated with fear.
  • Under my bed - A common place where children imagine monsters might hide.
  • Get dressed - To put on clothes.
  • Computer games - Video games played on a computer.
  • Homework - Tasks assigned by teachers to be completed outside of classroom hours.
  • Count to 100 - A technique for calming oneself, often suggested to help with falling asleep.
  • Very clever - Describing someone or something that is smart or cunning.
  • Scared - Feeling fear; anxious about something.

Practice Tips

To maximize your language learning using this story, try employing the shadowing technique, also known as shadowspeak. This method involves repeating the dialogue immediately after hearing it, mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speaker. The narrative speed is moderate, making it suitable for early learners. Here are some effective strategies:

  • Play the video and listen carefully to the story. Focus on the emotional context behind the words.
  • Pause after short segments and repeat aloud, ensuring you capture the tone and cadence. This is particularly effective for phrases like "I don't want to get dressed in my bedroom."
  • Once you feel comfortable with the pace, try to shadow along with the narrator, matching your voice to theirs.
  • Engage in self-recording while speaking the phrases. Listen back to compare your pronunciation and rhythm with the original.
  • Practice with a partner. Take turns reading sections of the story and then switch roles to reinforce your learning.

Utilizing the shadow speech method will not only improve your speaking abilities but also enhance your listening comprehension, making you more fluent and confident in English. Remember, the key to effective shadowspeaks is consistency and practice. 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 — 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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