Shadowing Practice: The Crows and the Bear | The Friends Learn to Share Food! | Fun English Story for Kids | Little Fox - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Little Pops Ooh!
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cried Pig.
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I see apples.
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Lots of yummy apples.
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It was fall.
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The friends were picking apples.
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I want yellow apples, said Bat.
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I want green apples, said Cow.
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I want red apples, said Cat.
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I want all the apples, said Pig.
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The friends got lots of apples.
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Then Bat saw something.
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The thing was tall.
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The thing looked spooky.
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What's that?
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asked Cat.
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It is a scarecrow, said Bat.
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It scares the crows away, said Bat.
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So they do not eat the corn.
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Crows will not eat my apples, said Pig.
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Pig, said Bat.
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Pig, said cow Pig, said cat Oops, said pig
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They are not my apples They are everyone's apples
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Pig put the apples down.
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We can eat them later, said Cal.
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Cal went out of the barn.
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So did Cat and Dog and Bat.
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Now the barn was very quiet
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and he could hear some crows but he could not hear his friends
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Pig went back to the apples Mmm, said Pig How I love apples
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Crisp, juicy apples Pig sniffed the apples He sniffed them again
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No, Pig, said Pig Do not eat those apples
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Cat and Bat sat at the table Where is Pig?
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said Cat.
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I don't know, said Bat.
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I hope he comes soon.
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It is time to eat the apples.
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I will get them, said Cow.
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Oh no!
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she cried.
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The apples are gone, cried Cow Who ate them?
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said Bat I know who ate them, said Cat I know too, said Cow It was pig, cried Bat.
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Why did you eat the apples, pig?
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said Cat.
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I did not eat them, said Pig.
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You ate them, pig, said Bat.
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Do not tell a lie, said Cow.
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I did not eat the apples, said Pig.
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The crows ate the apples.
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The crows ate the apples?
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said Cow.
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Yes, said Pig.
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I gave the apples to the crows.
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Why?
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said Bat.
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The crows cannot eat the corn, said Pig.
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So they are very hungry.
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We are hungry too, said Cat.
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Here, said Pig.
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I picked more apples.
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You are a good friend, Pig, said Cow.
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Woof!
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Woof!
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said Dog.
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Woof!
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Woof!
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Woof!
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That is not Dog's happy bark, said Cow.
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Something is wrong.
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Pig and Cat ran outside.
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They ran to Redbird's tree.
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There was Dog.
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I saw something, said Dog.
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It was black.
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It was big.
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How big was it?
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asked Cat.
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It was bigger than Farmer, said Dog.
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And it ate Redbird's food.
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It's a monster, said Cat.
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A hungry monster, said Pig.
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I barked and barked, said Dog.
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I barked until it ran away.
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Will it come back, asked Pig.
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Will it eat us?
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asked Cat.
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No, said Dog.
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I will watch the farm.
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I will keep us safe.
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We must tell Cow, said Cat.
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We must tell her about the monster.
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I will stay here, said Dog.
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I will watch the farm.
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Cat and Pig ran back to the barn.
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Dog saw a monster, said Pig.
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It was black!
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said Cat.
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It was big, said Pig.
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What did it do?
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Cow asked.
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It ate Redbird's food, said Pig.
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Owl, said Cow.
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That's just the bear.
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The bear came last year, too.
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Dog barked, said Cat, And it ran away.
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But it might come back.
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Yes, said Cow.
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It might come back.
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But I have a plan.
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What is your plan?
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asked Pig.
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We will look for blueberries, said Cow.
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Cow looked for blueberries.
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Pig, cat and bat looked too.
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I see some, said bat.
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We must pick them, said cow.
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The friends picked blueberries.
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They put them on the path.
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Then they told Dog about the plan.
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Dog was at Red Bird's tree.
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He watched for the bear.
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At last Dog saw something.
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It was big.
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It was black.
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The bear looked for Redbird's food.
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But Dog barked.
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Said Dog.
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Dog barked again.
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Then he ran to the path.
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The bear watched Dog.
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It ran to the path too.
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And it ate the blueberries.
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Now dog barked a happy bark.
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Everyone was safe.

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Context & Background

The story narrated in "The Crows and the Bear" revolves around a group of animal friends who are excitedly picking apples in the fall. This playful tale captures the essence of friendship, sharing, and the occasional misunderstandings that can arise in social situations. Through dialogue among Pig, Bat, Cow, Cat, and Dog, young learners not only enjoy the narrative but also gain valuable insights into cooperative behavior and problem-solving. This story serves as a perfect foundation for improving English language skills, particularly through activities such as shadowing, which focuses on pronunciation and fluency.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • I want * - A useful phrase for expressing desires or preferences, perfect for making requests in daily conversations.
  • What's that? - An inquisitive phrase ideal for asking questions and engaging in discussions.
  • Where is * - Helpful for locating people or objects, a key conversational skill.
  • Do not tell a lie. - An important phrase that teaches honesty and sincerity in communication.
  • The crows ate the apples. - A simple sentence structure that can be employed in various contexts to convey actions or events.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively utilize this video for improving your English speaking skills, follow this step-by-step shadowing guide:

  1. Watch the Video Without Audio: Familiarize yourself with the story by watching it silently. Pay attention to the visuals and the emotions portrayed by the characters.
  2. Listen to the Audio: Play the video with audio and listen carefully to the narration and dialogue. Note the intonation, rhythm, and pronunciation of the characters.
  3. Use a Shadowing App: Utilize a shadowing app to repeat after the characters. Focus on mirroring their speech patterns to improve English pronunciation.
  4. Pause and Repeat: After key phrases, pause the video and repeat them aloud. This exercise will enhance your fluency and confidence in the language.
  5. Practice with a Partner: If possible, practice shadow speech with a friend. Take turns playing different characters to engage in role-playing activities that mimic real-life conversations.

By engaging with this fun story and implementing these steps, you will not only improve your English speaking skills but also develop a deeper understanding of how to express thoughts and ideas effectively—essential for IELTS speaking practice and everyday communication.

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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