Shadowing Practice: The Hungry Groundhog & Angry Bees | Troubles in the Barn! | Little Fox - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Little Fox Cow was jogging.
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Little Fox Cow was jogging.
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She was looking at the sky.
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Pretty clouds, she said.
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Cow wasn't looking at the ground,
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and she tripped on a hole.
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Boop, said Cow.
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Cat was skipping.
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La la la, sang Cat.
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Cat wasn't looking at the ground.
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Oof, said Cat.
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Dog was running.
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Woof, woof.
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He said.
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Dog wasn't looking at the ground.
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Oof!
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Said dog.
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Pig was walking.
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I'm hungry.
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He said.
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I want to eat all this corn.
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Something popped up under pig.
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Oof!
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Said pig.
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Bat was eating bugs.
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Yum, he said.
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Suddenly, Bat fell in a hole.
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Said Bat.
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Bat sat up.
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He looked around.
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Hello, he said.
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I tripped on a hole, said Cow.
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Me too, said Dog and Cat.
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I fell over, said Pig.
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Then I saw a hole.
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Who made the holes? asked Cat.
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I don't know, said Cow.
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Bat came into the barn.
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Someone was with him.
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This is my new friend, said Bat.
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His name is Groundhog.
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Did you make all the holes? asked Dog.
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Yes, said Groundhog.
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I was looking for food.
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Pig's belly made a sound.
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Said Pig talking about food makes me hungry dog's belly made a sound Me too said dog.
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I Found lots of carrots said groundhog I'll go get them Then we can have a feast
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Farmer came out of the house.
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He went into the garden.
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Time to pick some carrots, said Farmer.
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Farmer looked around.
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Farmer saw lots of vegetables,
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but he did not see any carrots.
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Who took my carrots? said Farmer.
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Groundhog came back to the barn.
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He had a big pile of carrots.
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Wow, said Pig That is a lot of food Yum,
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said Cow These carrots taste very good They are yummy,
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said Bat Mmm, said dog.
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Carrots taste better than dog food.
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This is a great feast, said cat.
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Where did you find these carrots?
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Right here on the farm, said groundhog.
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T Pig
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went into the barn.
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He put on his cape.
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He put on his mask.
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Now he was Super Pig.
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I am off to do good things.
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Ta-da!
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Cow!
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I am Super Pig.
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I am here to help you.
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Oh, said Cow.
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Hello, Pig.
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I like your cape.
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I am not Pig.
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I am Super Pig.
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How can I help you, Cal?
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I'm just eating grass, said Cal.
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I don't need any help.
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Please, said Pig.
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There must be something I can do.
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Cow thought and thought.
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Hmm.
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Ah, I like clover, she said at last.
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But there are bees on the clover.
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Can you chase the bees away?
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Of course I can.
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said Super Pig.
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Pig ran to the clover.
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He oinked at the bees.
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The bees buzzed.
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Pig oinked some more.
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The bees buzzed some more.
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Pig blew on them.
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The bees buzzed and buzzed
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Pig hopped and puffed He oinked and blew He ran around the bees
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The bees buzzed around Pig.
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They landed on his face.
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Then one big bee stung Pig.
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It stung him right on his nose.
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Ouch!
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Ouch!
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Ouch! said Pig.
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Oh no, Pig! said Cow.
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Did that hurt?
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Yes, said Pig.
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He ran to the pond.
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He put his nose in the mud.
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Thank you, Super Pig, said Cal.
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All the bees are gone.
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And the clover is very good.
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Pig's nose felt better.
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He went to do more good things.
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Cat was on the roof She could not get down I will help you Said Pig Jump on to me
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So Cat jumped But her claws dug into Pig's back Ouch, ouch, ouch! yelled Pig Sorry,
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Pig, Cat said But thanks for helping me Pig ran back to the pond Cat ran with him
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Pig rolled in the cool,
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wet mud My nose hurts,
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said Pig My back hurts I am not a very good super pig But you are a super friend,
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said Cow Yes, said Cat And that is much, much better Bye.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through an engaging story about animal adventures in a barn. The dialogue features simple yet expressive phrases that will help you improve your understanding of everyday situations. By shadowing the characters as they react to unexpected challenges, you will enhance your English vocabulary and learn to articulate thoughts in a lively context. This exercise is perfect for those preparing for the IELTS speaking test, as it incorporates conversational phrases and expressions commonly used in informal settings.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Jogging - to run at a steady, gentle pace.
  • Tripped - to stumble or fall over something.
  • Hungry - feeling the need or desire for food.
  • Belly - referring to the stomach area.
  • Feast - a large meal, especially a celebratory one.
  • Groundhog - a type of rodent that is often seen in fields and gardens.
  • Look around - to survey the surroundings.
  • Made a sound - to produce a noise, often indicating feelings or reactions.

Practice Tips

To maximize your practice from this lesson, use a shadowing app that allows you to hear the dialogue in small segments. Since the characters speak with a friendly and animated tone, focus on mirroring their expressions and emotions as you repeat their lines. Utilize the shadowspeak technique by listening to a sentence, pausing, and then repeating it out loud. This method will help you improve English pronunciation effectively.

Pay special attention to the rhythm and intonation of the characters, especially during moments of surprise or excitement, like when they react to the holes in the ground. This will not only aid in IELTS speaking practice, but also make your spoken English sound more natural. During your practice, don't hesitate to put your own twist on the sentences by adding personal anecdotes or hypothetical scenarios related to hunger and adventures in a barn.

Remember, the goal is to become comfortable with speaking spontaneously while using new vocabulary in context. By integrating this approach into your study schedule, you will see improvements in both your English speaking skills and confidence.

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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