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Little Fox The Little Mermaid Chapter 7 Watching From Afar
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Little Fox The Little Mermaid Chapter 7 Watching From Afar
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At first, the Little Mermaid decided to keep her love for the Prince a secret.
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I will tell no one, she thought.
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Maybe I will forget about him if I don't speak of him.
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But she could think of nothing else.
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Finally, she told her eldest sister, I have fallen in love with someone from the upper world.
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Oh no, cried her sister. Who?
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He is a prince, said the little mermaid.
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But I don't know where his kingdom is or where he lives.
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Her sister told other sea folk what the little mermaid had said.
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Soon, one mermaid heard the tale and visited the lovesick princess.
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I know where he lives, she told her.
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His palace is on a hill just beyond the sea cliffs.
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Please take me there, begged the little mermaid.
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We have no legs to walk to his door, the other mermaid said.
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But we can swim to the cliffs.
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From the high rocks, we can see the little balcony where the prince sometimes stands.
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With her guide, the little mermaid swam to the cliffs and climbed onto the nearby rocks.
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From there, she saw a palace built of golden stones.
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A steep stairway led from the ocean to the palace entrance.
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And sure enough, on one side of the palace was a balcony.
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Oh, maybe I will see him, cried the little mermaid, peering from behind a rock.
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She forgot all about her guide, who soon swam away.
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From that day on, the little mermaid visited the cliffs every evening.
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She sat on a rock and waited for her handsome prince.
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Once in a while, she caught sight of him, standing alone in the bright moonlight.
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Oh, prince, I long to talk to you, she said.
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But I can't reach you, so I'll sing to you instead.
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The little mermaid thought the prince would notice her if he heard her voice.
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In the Sea Kingdom, everyone said she had the sweetest voice of all the mermaids.
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My home is in the sea.
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Your home is in a place I cannot be.
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But your handsome face is in my heart, and my whole heart is in your hands.
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Come to me, my prince, come to me.
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But he was on land, and she was in the waves.
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Under the stars, the ocean breeze carried her voice away, too far away to be heard.
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So she watched him from afar.
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Some nights the little mermaid would swim to the harbor, hoping to see him on the dock.
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But most of the time she saw only fishermen with their nets, talking and laughing.
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What a smart and kind young prince, a fisherman said.
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He will make a great ruler someday.
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The little mermaid thought about her time with the prince as he lay on the shore.
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And to think it was I who saved his life.
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She shivered with pride and love.
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The little mermaid remembered how she had kissed his eyelids.
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But the prince knew nothing of what had happened.
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I hope he'll learn the truth someday, she thought wistfully.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills through a captivating excerpt from "The Little Mermaid." This segment focuses on the theme of longing and connection, allowing you to enhance your vocabulary and pronunciation while immersing yourself in the beautiful storytelling of the classic tale. Through active engagement, you will utilize the shadowing technique to mimic the narrator’s tone and intonation, making this a rewarding experience for both your language development and comprehension of storytelling.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Secret - something that is kept hidden.
  • Love - a profound feeling of affection toward someone.
  • Palace - a large and impressive house, often a royal residence.
  • Cliffs - steep areas of rock that are typically high above a body of water.
  • Balcony - a platform that extends from the wall of a building, often with a railing.
  • Moonlight - light that comes from the moon, creating a magical atmosphere.
  • Whispers - soft spoken words or sounds.
  • Longing - a deep desire for something that is unattainable.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique while watching "The Little Mermaid," follow these tips:

  • Listen Carefully: Start by listening to the segment a few times without interruption. Pay close attention to the speaker's rhythm and intonation.
  • Repeat Aloud: Using a shadowing app or simply replaying sections, try to repeat phrases immediately after hearing them. Mimic the emotions and expressions as closely as possible.
  • Chunking: Break down the sentences into smaller parts. This will help you digest challenging phrases and sounds.
  • Practice with Shadowspeak: Utilize shadowspeak during your practice sessions. This technique emphasizes speaking softly yet clearly, allowing you to focus on pronunciation.
  • Engage with Context: Understand the emotions conveyed in the scene. This will help you add appropriate feelings to your shadowing, making the learning experience richer.
  • Daily Practice: Consistency is key. Dedicate a few minutes each day to shadow speaking along with the video to solidify your learning and improve your fluency.

By integrating these tips into your practice, you will not only learn English with YouTube but also develop a deeper appreciation for storytelling. Happy learning!

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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