Shadowing Practice: The Frog Prince & Rapunzel ๐ธ | Fairy Tales and Stories for Kids - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess in a big castle.
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One day, her father the king gave her a golden ball as a birthday present.
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Happy birthday, my daughter.
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Thank you, father.
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The princess loved this golden ball.
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She started to spend all her time playing with it in the garden.
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One day she went out with her ball and started to play with it, tossing it around.
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The princess came next to a little pond and kept on playing with the ball.
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Right at that moment she could not catch the ball after she tossed it in the air
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and the ball started to roll away.
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My ball!
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The princess ran after her golden ball, but the ball got faster and faster.
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Finally, the ball fell in the pond and sank into the deep waters.
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Oh no!
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The princess sat down next to the pond and desperately started to cry.
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My beautiful golden ball!
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How am I going to bring it back?
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Suddenly, she heard a voice.
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Ribbit!
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My beautiful princess, why are you crying?
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Ribbit!
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She looked around, but could not figure out where the voice was coming from.
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When she looked closely, she realized that the voice was coming from the frog that was right next to the pond, looking at her.
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The frog leaped towards the princess and asked again after he got closer.
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What's wrong, my beautiful princess?
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Why are you crying?
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The princess got stunned when she saw a talking frog.
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A talking frog?
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How can that be?
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Well, here I am, talking beautiful princess.
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Now tell me, why are you crying?
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Coming back to herself, the princess started to tell her story.
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The golden ball that my father gave me fell in the pond.
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It's already at the bottom.
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How am I going to get it back?
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The frog came next to her feet and made an offer.
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My beautiful princess, I will bring back your ball.
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But in return I will need you to do me a favor.
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The princess was curious.
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Hmm, so what's the favor?
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If you accept to be friends with me, I would like to live with you in the castle.
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The princess thought about it and then accepted his offer.
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So the frog jumped in the water and went out of sight.
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A while later, he appeared with the golden ball and threw it to the princess.
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Reunited with her ball, the princess happily started to walk back to the castle.
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Seeing the princess leaving the frog behind, Frog yelled after her.
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My beautiful princess, you forgot me.
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You promised to take me with you to the castle.
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The princess yelled out from afar laughing.
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How can an ugly frog like you even imagine to live with a beautiful princess like me?
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The princess left the frog right there and went back to her castle.
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In the evening, the king, queen and the princess sat down at the dinner table.
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Right when they were starting to eat, they heard a knock on the door.
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The maid told them that a frog had arrived and told them
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that he was invited by the princess and asked permission to come in.
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The king surprised, asked his daughter.
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Would you like to tell us what's going on my daughter?
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Well, daddy.
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The princess told all about what happened that morning at the pond.
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If you gave a promise to the frog to save your ball, then you must keep your word for it.
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The king ordered the maid to welcome the frog inside.
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A while later the door opened and the little frog came in leaping and stopped next to the dinner table.
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Good evening everyone and thank you my king for allowing me in.
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With one big jump the frog landed next to the princess's plate.
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He looked at her unhappy unhappy.
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The king ordered a plate for the frog but the frog stopped it.
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No need for a plate, I can eat from the princess's plate.
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The frog started to eat from her plate.
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The princess was really upset with him but she thought
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that he would leave after the dinner anyway and he didn't say anything.
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But the The frog had no intentions to leave after the dinner.
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When she left the table, he followed the princess to her room.
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Time passed and the frog got sleepy.
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My princess, I'm really sleepy.
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I'd like to sleep in your bed if you don't mind.
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Afraid to upset her father, the princess had to say yes to that too.
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The frog jumped on her bed and put his head on her soft pillow.
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Trying not to show her anger, the princess laid next to the frog and slept.
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In the morning, the frog woke the princess up.
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Good morning, my beautiful princess.
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I have one more wish from you.
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If you do that, I will leave right away.
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Hearing that the ugly frog would leave soon, without making it obvious, the princess was extremely happy.
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Alright, shoot.
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What is it now?
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I want you to kiss me, my princess.
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The princess jumped out of her bed furiously.
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How dare you!
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That is impossible!
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The smile on the frog's face disappeared and instead a teardrop ran down his cheek.
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The princess thought for a while.
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Oh well, what's the big deal with one tiny kiss?
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Evidently, I won't see him ever again.
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And so she gave him a kiss.
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As soon as she kissed the frog, a bright white light covered the room.
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Due to the light, the princess couldn't see anything After a short while, the light disappeared The princess started to see again But this time,
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she could not believe her eyes Right where the frog was
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standing a moment ago There was a very handsome man instead
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The princess was stunned with what she was seeing She couldn't believe her eyes, and so she asked Who are you?
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What happened to the frog standing here?
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My beautiful princess, I am the prince of a land far away.
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The evil witch cast a spell on me and turned me into a frog.
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To break the spell, I had to spend one night next to a princess and get a kiss from her.
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Thanks to you, I am saved from being a frog forever.
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The princess was very surprised, but also very happy with what she heard.
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They both went next to the king and told him all about it.
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This should be the second lesson the frog has taught you, my dear daughter.
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We should not evaluate anyone by only their looks and judge without knowing the whole truth about them.
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The king hosted the prince for a few more days in his castle.
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The prince and the princess came next to the pond where they first met.
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My princess, will you marry me and come with me to my kingdom?
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The princess smiled and nodded, accepting the prince's offer.
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And right at that moment, a sound broke the silence.
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Ribbit!
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Ribbit!
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They turned and looked where the sound came from.
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There was a frog next to the pond, looking at them.
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They held their breath and waited for him to talk.
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But it didn't happen.
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They both started laughing.
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Don't worry little Froggy, I'm sure you too will find your princess one day.
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And laughed a little more.
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After a short while, they got married and lived happily ever after.
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Rapunzel and the princesses.
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This is ridiculous.
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I quit.
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Versus the witches.
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Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, on a night when wish lanterns adorned the sky.
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Rapunzel, Cinderella, the mermaid Arya, and Snow White were all under the ocean White House.
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Each princess made a wish to make the world better, and the sun rose again.
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Rapunzel's tiny friend, Clapsy, woke up before all of the princesses set off to the magical forest to pick sweet cherries.
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The cherries were such a gorgeous red and so shiny that she couldn't help herself and ate a whole basket.
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Mmm, mmm, mmm, so delicious!
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Then, Clapsy noticed a baby deer passing through the trees.
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The deer had a hurt foot.
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Hello, baby deer!
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What happened to you?
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Come with me.
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I know someone who can make you feel better.
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Clapsy turned around and started to move forward when something about the baby deer changed.
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Its eyes turned glowing red, but Clapsy didn't notice the terrifying change and brought the deer to Snow White.
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Snow White had a magical power to heal animals.
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When Snow White approached the baby deer to heal its leg, the innocent-looking deer instantly transformed into the evil Queen Hela.
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When Snow White saw Hela, she was very frightened.
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Hela, how did you find me here?
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Hela waved her arms magically, and the ground beneath the princess split open, and Snow White fell into the depths of the chasm.
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AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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You will rot and grow ugly Snow White.
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No one in this world can be as beautiful as I!
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Snow White fell straight down into a tunnel, and was imprisoned in a dungeon.
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But up above, the other princesses noticed Snow White's disappearance.
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And they all set out in search of her.
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Snow White!
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Where are you?
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Cinderella was walking in the area where Snow White went missing.
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She had taken a few steps more when...
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She fell into the dungeon too.
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Then the mermaid Arya was sent a seashell by the waves crashing on the shore.
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and listened to it.
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What?
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They took them underground?
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The mermaid Arya gave the seashell back to the waves and immediately went to the magic forest.
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At the same time, Rapunzel and Clapsy had reached the spot where Snow White had disappeared.
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Snow White, where are you?
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Where did you go?
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Rapunzel, look!
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The last time I saw her, she was right here.
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hmm and with those words the ground split again
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and just as Rapunzel was about to fall in Aria who was racing towards her realized what was happening
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and used her arms to force Rapunzel out of the way Rapunzel hung in a bubble of air
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and touched back on land when Aria reached Rapunzel sighed.
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The chasm in the ground was still open and voices were coming from in it.
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Help!
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Save us!
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We can't get out of here!
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Upon hearing the princess's voices, Rapunzel let down her hair into the pit to help them.
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Clinging to her hair, Aria lowered herself down.
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We're coming!
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Don't worry!
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Aria, look out!
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When Aria turned around to look, there she saw Vega and Hela!
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Vega!
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How are you even here?
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Apparently you've forgotten my powers, Arya!
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When Arya least expected it, Vega began to shoot ink from her octopus arms at her.
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Arya generated a shield around her to protect herself.
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At the same time, above ground,
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Rapunzel's baby dragon, Drado, had eaten so many dragon fruits that he turned into a huge dragon!
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Seeing this, Rapunzel understood that Drado had gained a lot of power.
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Drado, help us!
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Drado stomped his feet on the ground so hard that...
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What's going on?
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It's going to cave in on us!
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We'll be trapped down here!
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Realizing this was her chance,
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Aria used all her strength and pulled open the dungeon bars and got Snow White and Cinderella out of the tunnel.
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But of course, once topside, the princesses weren't out of the woods yet.
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In fact, they were right in the middle of the woods.
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Xenia and Camilla were standing right in front of the princesses.
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Broom, sweep, sweep, sweep.
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A rock monster to make.
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Beating these princesses will be a piece of cake.
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Camilla's magical broomstick, Broomy, swept up chunks of rock and placed them in front of Camilla.
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When there were enough rocks, Xenia used her powerful magic to create a giant stone man.
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The stone man stepped towards the princesses to hurt them.
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Rapunzel stretched her hair out like a rope and tied together the legs of the stone man.
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But while the stone man may have fallen, he was not beat he got back up and began to run.
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I can't stop him!
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Mermaid Arya tried to use her power to the stone man in the air and sent him in another direction.
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But she couldn't.
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He's too heavy!
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I can't lift him!
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Next up was Cinderella, who began to call on the aid of all the animals in the forest.
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Hear me, beasts of the forest!
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The stone man was just steps away and about to hurt them when, up in the sky, the dragon Drado showed his might.
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Drado heaved a breath of fire at the stone man.
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The stone man lost his balance, crashed to the ground, but wasn't injured.
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When the dragon once again began to blast him with fire, the stone man tore off a piece of his arm and threw it at the dragon.
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The mermaid aria took control of the rock chunk and stopped it from hitting the dragon.
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Draedo was enraged by this and snatched the stone man in his claws,
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flying to the end of a cliff.
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And he let him go.
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Falling from a great height, the stone man was smashed into pieces.
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The dragon Draedo could be seen in the hills.
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The witches were so scared of the power of the princesses and dragon, that they immediately turned and ran away.
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You can't defeat us when we stick together, witches.
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We got animals and a dragon and superpowers.
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But just a little love could have fixed everything.
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Then all of the princesses climbed onto Drado's back and flew to the ocean lighthouse.
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Good had once again triumphed over evil, but what really matters is teaching goodness to evil hearts.
Context & Background
In the enchanting tale of "The Frog Prince," we are introduced to a beautiful princess who receives a golden ball as a birthday gift. This story is filled with elements of magic, friendship, and unexpected twists, which provide a rich context for English language learners. The dialogue showcases both conversational English and the classic storytelling narrative, making it an ideal resource for practicing speaking skills. As you shadow the characters, you'll encounter phrases that reveal emotions, such as happiness and desperation, allowing you to enhance your fluency and pronunciation in various contexts.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- Oh no! โ An expression of surprise or disappointment.
- My beautiful princess! โ A term of endearment that conveys affection.
- Why are you crying? โ A question for showing concern.
- How can I bring it back? โ A common inquiry expressing desire for a solution.
- How can an ugly frog like you... โ A phrase demonstrating humor and disbelief.
These phrases are not just pivotal to the story; they can be seamlessly incorporated into everyday conversations to express feelings and inquiries, helping you sound more natural in your English speaking.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Shadowing is a highly effective technique for improving your English pronunciation and fluency. Follow this step-by-step guide to master the dialogue from "The Frog Prince."
- Listen First: Watch the video without attempting to speak. Focus on the charactersโ intonation and natural pacing.
- Segment the Material: Break the transcript into smaller parts, focusing on a few lines at a time. This makes it easier to grasp the rhythm of the dialogue.
- Repeat After the Characters: Play the video again, and as the characters speak, pause it after each line. Try to mimic their pronunciation and emotion. This is where shadowspeak comes into play!
- Record Yourself: Use a voice recording app to capture your shadow speaking. Compare it to the original dialogue to assess your pronunciation.
- Practice Regularly: Consistent practice will help improve your English skills. Aim to incorporate phrases from the video into your daily conversations.
By following these steps, you'll significantly improve your English pronunciation while having fun with fairy tales. Shadowing this engaging narrative enhances not only your speaking skills but also enriches your vocabulary, making it a valuable addition to your shadowing site resources.
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.