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10 Eggs in a Nest by Marilyn Sadler illustrated by Michael Fleming.
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10 Eggs in a Nest by Marilyn Sadler illustrated by Michael Fleming.
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Make sure to grab your own copy to follow along with me.
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When the hen had laid all her eggs, she was very excited.
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She was going to be a mother.
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Red Rooster was excited too.
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He was going to be a father.
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How many eggs did you lay today?
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Red asked Gwen as he tried to peek into her nest.
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Puck, puck, Gwen clucked.
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It's bad luck to count your eggs before they hatch.
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Red did not want Gwen to have bad luck,
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so he did not count her eggs.
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He made her a grass salad instead.
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Gwen was eating her salad.
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Then she got a big surprise.
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One of her eggs hatched.
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It was one beautiful baby chick.
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I will go to the market,
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said Red, to buy our new baby, one worm.
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Red strutted into Worm World.
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He held his head high.
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He puffed his chest out.
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Pinky Pig was behind the counter.
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I have one new baby chick, said Red.
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Pinky was happy for Red.
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It could not have happened to a nicer rooster.
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This one's on me, said Pinky as he dropped one worm into Red's bag.
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Red could not wait to feed the worm to his new baby chick.
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But when Red got home,
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Gwen had a surprise for him.
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Two more baby chicks had hatched.
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One plus two makes three baby chicks, said Gwen.
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One, two, three.
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You could knock me over with a feather, said Red.
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Red gave Gwen one worm and then hurried back to Worm World.
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I need two more worms, Red told Pinky.
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One, two, counted Pinky as he dropped two worms into Red's bag.
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One, two, counted Red as he dropped two coins into Pinky's pocket.
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Red could not wait to feed the worms to his new baby chicks.
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But when Red got home,
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Gwen had a big surprise for him.
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Three more baby chicks had hatched.
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One plus two plus three makes six baby chicks, said Gwen.
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One, two, three, four, five, six.
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Oh dear, said Red.
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Oh yes, said Gwen.
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Red gave Gwen two worms and then hurried back to Worm World.
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I need three more worms, Red told Pinky.
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One, two, three, counted Pinky as he dropped three worms into Red's bag.
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One, two, three, counted Red as he dropped three coins into Pinky's pocket.
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Red could not wait to feed the worms to his new baby chicks.
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But when he got home,
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Gwen had a great big surprise for him.
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Four more baby chicks had hatched.
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One plus two plus three plus four more makes ten baby chicks, clucked Gwen.
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One, two, three, four, five,
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six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
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Red was speechless.
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You could have knocked him over with a feather.
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Red gave Gwen three worms and then hurried back to Worm World.
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Pinky had four worms ready for red when he flew through the door.
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One, two, three, four, counted Pinkie as he dropped four worms into Red's bag.
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One, two, three, four, counted Red as he dropped four coins into Pinkie's pocket.
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Red could not wait to feed the worms to his new baby chicks.
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And when Red got home,
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Gwen did not have a big surprise for him.
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There were no more eggs to hatch.
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Finally, Red got to feed his new baby chicks.
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He fed them each one worm.
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One, two, three, four, five,
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six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
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We have ten new baby chicks in our nest, said Red.
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Gwen was happy for Red.
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It could not have happened to a nicer rooster.
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This one's on me, said Gwen,
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as she planted one peck on Red's cheek.
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That was Ten Eggs in a Nest by Marilyn Sadler,
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illustrated by Michael Fleming.
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Thank you.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

The video "Ten Eggs in a Nest" serves as an excellent resource for English learners. By watching and repeating the dialogue, you can enhance your speaking skills through the shadowing technique. This technique involves listening to a speaker and trying to imitate their speech closely and immediately. It not only helps with pronunciation but also improves your fluency and rhythm in speaking. Engaging with the playful context of the story about a hen, a rooster, and their newfound chicks makes learning interactive and enjoyable. Additionally, utilizing this video for IELTS speaking practice can set a foundation for comprehensive language development, as you learn to articulate your thoughts clearly and confidently.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the video, several key expressions can help learners grasp essential grammatical structures:

  • Questions and Responses: "How many eggs did you lay today?" - This structure allows for practicing question formation and short, direct responses.
  • Counting and Addition: "One plus two makes three baby chicks." - This phrase offers a practical usage of basic math vocabulary within a conversational context.
  • Descriptive Phrases: "Red strutted into Worm World." - This expression enhances the learner's ability to use action verbs descriptively, which is useful for enriching their speaking.
  • Expressive Reactions: "You could knock me over with a feather!" - This idiomatic expression encourages learners to understand and use figurative language, fostering more natural speech.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While shadowing the video, learners may encounter some tricky pronunciation elements:

  • Compound Words: The phrase "Worm World" can be challenging due to the rapid blending of sounds; practice breaking it down.
  • Vowel Sounds: Pay attention to how the word "hatch" is pronounced, as the short 'a' sound can vary in different accents.
  • Intonation Patterns: Notice how the speaker raises their pitch when expressing surprise, as in "Oh dear, said Red." This can help learners practice emotional intonation in their speech.

By revisiting these sections of the video and practicing with the shadowspeaks method, learners can significantly enhance their speaking abilities. Consider utilizing this content as part of a comprehensive study plan or as a standalone exercise to refine your English speaking skills through the shadowing site techniques.

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 β€” 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 β€” making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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