Shadowing Practice: The Candy House in the Clouds | Easy English Listening Practice (A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Oh!
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Meow!
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Meow!
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Ha ha ha ha!
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Haha!
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You poor little thing! Is this for me?
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This is the sweetest thing in the world.
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Hello?
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Was the fruit really that good?
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My father said, it was the sweetest thing in the world.
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My father tried all his life to make it taste the same. And the bird?
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Is it real?
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He said it was.
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What is it called?
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He called it the Pushy Pully Bird.
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Pushy Pully?
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One head pushes one way.
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The other pulls the other way.
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Did you ever see it?
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No. I only heard the story.
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After that adventure, my father came home and opened this shop.
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He named it Cloud Candy.
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And then his son kept the whole shop for himself.
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Arthur, that is not true.
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Then sign the papers.
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You want to sell it.
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It is old, Benny.
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Father built it.
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For both of us.
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I know.
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Then stop saying no for both of us!
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See?
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It only needs fixing.
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It needs a new owner.
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Not today.
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I will come back tomorrow.
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I will still say no. So
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Today is the day.
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Candy!
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Candy!
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You stopped walking for candy? Of course!
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Cloud candy!
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We are going to the park.
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The park does not have cloud candy.
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We do not need candy.
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That is a sad sentence.
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It says open.
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Quick stop.
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Candy quick!
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Hello?
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Maybe the owner is in the back.
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Wow!
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Peter, don't touch it!
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It wasn't me!
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Nobody said it was you.
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Still wasn't me!
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We are flying!
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Everyone, stay calm and hold on.
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Peter, step back from the window, please.
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Benny!
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Benny!
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We are not supposed to be flying!
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But we are!
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Anna is right.
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This is not normal.
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First, stay safe.
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Panicking won't help.
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We'll figure this out.
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It works.
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Peter, why are you screaming?
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Everyone else did.
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Who are you?
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We came in to buy candy.
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Your sign said open.
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The sign.
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Can you land it?
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Yes.
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Later.
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Later is not my favorite answer.
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Stay close to us.
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Can I stay close to the candy too?
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This is my house.
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I will get us down safely.
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No, it is not!
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It is our house!
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Open the door!
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I do not like this door anymore.
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Arthur, ask later!
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Let me in first!
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He lost a shoe.
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I grabbed a rope, hit half the sky, and lost a shoe.
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But you are not taking this house without me.
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I am not taking it away.
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I am protecting it.
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From the ground? From selling!
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I meant from selling!
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I wanted to sell it, not shoot it into the sky! Is that thunder?
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Everyone away from the windows!
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We need to go up!
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We need to turn back!
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Stop!
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Pull the same way!
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Now!
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Good.
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Now up!
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The balloon! Can you fix it?
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Not here!
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Then, we fix it when this is over.
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If we find the right materials.
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I like the candy part better!
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Everyone likes the candy part better!
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Wonderful!
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We are trapped in a flying candy shop.
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It still smells nice.
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Oh my.
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What is it?
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Are we still on Earth?
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I think so.
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That was not a strong yes.
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Benny.
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Yes?
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Please tell me you planned this.
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I planned the flying.
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And this, this is new.
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Does the park have monsters?
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We are not at the park.
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Hold on.
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I think I can land us there.
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You think?
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I said hold on!
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I give that landing medium.
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I give it terrible.
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This place looks like a dream.
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A weird dream.
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The tear is bigger.
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We need something strong to cover it, something sticky to seal it, and something hot for fuel.
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So we need three impossible things from one impossible forest.
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I miss normal candy stores.
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I miss normal parks too.
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What is that for?
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Hope. And maybe teeth.
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I like this forest again.
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I do not.
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Quiet. That bush has legs.
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Bushes do not have legs.
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This one does.
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It has two heads!
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The Pushy Pully Bird!
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Father really saw it!
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We should help it!
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Wait!
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It likes the candy.
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My father's recipe was right.
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Here, these are for you two.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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It's really good.
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Wow, this is so good.
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Can I have one more?
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Peter!
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I just want to save one for an emergency.
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Alright, one more.
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Anna, it likes me.
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It likes your pocket.
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I accept candy-based friendship.
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We move faster now!
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Emma, the kids and I will find the patch and seal.
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You and Arthur get the fuel.
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Of course we get the dangerous side.
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Fuel usually hides where nobody wants to go.
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Good luck, Arthur.
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Good luck, Benny.
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You too, Peter.
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If anything feels wrong, come back.
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If anything feels wrong, I will already be running.
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Same way!
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It really is listening to you. Of course!
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I am a bird expert now.
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Strong enough for the tear.
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Sticky enough to seal it.
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I can carry all of them now you can carry some of them oh No
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No pulling Good glue is not candy emergency candy not now Hey!
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No, Peter!
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Leave it!
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We have what we need.
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Back to the shop.
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Come on!
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I hope it's okay.
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Move.
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Now.
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Good.
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It burns.
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Take it before it learns to bite.
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Together.
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Together.
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Please be something small. That is not small.
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Stay behind me.
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Arthur, I am your older brother.
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Let me pretend I know what I'm doing.
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Ah, my back!
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Run!
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I am running badly!
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Then run badly faster! Is it holding?
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It will have to.
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Where are they?
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Open the door!
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Hurry!
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Hurry!
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This is a very bad cat!
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Fuel!
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Leave it!
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Leave me!
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Get them out of here!
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Wait!
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That is my brother!
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And if you run now, It will be both of you!
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I have an idea! Do it!
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Yoshi!
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Polly!
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Come here!
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Come on!
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Arthur, grab it!
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It is working!
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It likes it!
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It wanted dessert too!
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You kept it!
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I told you we needed it.
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I do not trust that sound.
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Rope.
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Together.
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Good.
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Same way.
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Too close!
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Too close!
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I think it liked the candy.
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Peter, I'm just saying.
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No, I'm out.
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Funny little thing, Father was right about it.
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Maybe he was right about us too.
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I thought saving the shop meant saving Father.
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But out there, I only wanted my brother back.
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I thought you were shutting me out.
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I should have told you about Father's note.
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And I should have listened.
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Good.
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The balloon and the brothers.
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Look!
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The candy shop!
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Better.
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Better.
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You are amazing, Pushy and Pully.
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Same way, okay?
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That is a yes.
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Emergency only. Of course.
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Mostly.
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We still have a shop.
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A flying shop.
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We still have a bird.
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A confusing bird.
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That is the exciting part.
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That is the tiring part.
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Is Pushy Polly really staying here?
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Maybe.
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Only if he stops stealing candy.
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Some things do not change.
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Same way.
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Better.
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Much better.
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Benny and Arthur learn to work together And that saved the day Here is today's question
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Who do you think helped Arthur the most in this story?
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Peter, Pushy Pully, Cloud Candy Or everyone together?
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Tell us in the comments He still needs practice See you next time.
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Exploring the Charming World of "The Candy House in the Clouds"
The video’s dialogue unfolds like a cozy storybook scene, blending family dynamics, childhood curiosity, and the magic of a beloved candy shop. It’s a perfect example of everyday English—casual, conversational, and full of emotional nuance. Whether it’s a child begging for candy or siblings arguing over a legacy, the interactions mirror real-life moments, making it ideal for practicing how to speak naturally in relatable situations.
Useful Chunks & Collocations to Notice
- "the sweetest thing in the world" – A heartfelt phrase to express extreme affection or admiration, used here to describe both a gift and a memory.
- "tried all his life to make it taste the same" – A common structure for talking about long-term efforts, great for sharing personal or family stories.
- "needs fixing" / "needs a new owner" – Simple collocations for discussing the state of objects or places, useful in daily conversations about repairs or changes.
- "that is a sad sentence" – A playful way to respond to a disappointing statement, adding humor to casual chats.
- "I will still say no" – A firm yet polite refusal, perfect for setting boundaries in friendly or family discussions.
Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like the Characters
Ready to practice? The shadowing technique (also called shadowspeak or shadow speech) is a great way to mimic the rhythm and intonation of native speakers. Here’s your task: Pick a 30-second clip from the dialogue—try the part where the child begs for candy or the siblings argue. Play the clip, pause, and repeat it immediately, copying the speed, stress, and tone. Focus on how the speakers raise their voices when excited (like "Candy quick!") or soften them when reminiscing ("My father tried all his life..."). Do this 5 times, then record yourself. Notice how close you sound to the original. Shadowing helps train your mouth and ears to work together, making your speech more natural. Give it a try—you might be surprised how much you improve in just a few minutes!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If anything feels wrong, I will already · if you run now, It will be |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should help · should have |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop saying · stopped walking · stops stealing |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the sweetest |
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.