Shadowing Practice: πŸŽƒ THE LITTLE OLD LADY WHO WAS NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING A fun, classic, interactive Halloween story - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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This book is being read with permission from HarperCollins Publishers.
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Hello my wonderful reading friends, it's Ani.
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As you can see, I'm not at my house.
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I'm visiting my grandkids who live in another state and I have a really fun Halloween book to read,
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but I'm going to need your help to make all the spooky sounds.
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Are you ready?
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Let's read The Little Old Lady Who who was not afraid of anything.
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If you have a copy,
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go get it so you can read along with me.
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Honey's house!
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What is this girl to Honey's house?
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Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything.
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One windy afternoon, the little old lady left her cottage
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and went for a walk in the forest to collect herbs and spices, nuts and seeds.
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She walked so long and so far that it started to get dark.
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There was only a sliver of moon shining through the night.
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The little old lady started to walk home.
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Suddenly, she stopped.
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Right in the middle of the path were two big shoes.
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And the shoes went, clomp, clomp.
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Get out of my way, you two big shoes!
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I'm not afraid of you,
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said the little old lady.
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On she walked down the path.
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But behind her she could hear two shoes go, Clomp!
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Clomp!
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A little farther on the little old lady stumbled into a pair of pants.
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And the pants went, Wiggle!
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Wiggle!
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Get out of my way, you pair of pants.
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I'm not afraid of you,
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said the little old lady.
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And she walked on.
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But behind her, she could hear.
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Two shoes go, clomp, clomp.
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And one pair of pants go, wiggle, wiggle.
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Farther still, the little old lady bumped into a shirt.
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And the shirt went, Shake!
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Shake!
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Get out of my way, you silly shirt!
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I'm not afraid of you,
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said the little old lady.
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And on she walked, a little bit faster.
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But behind her she could hear,
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Two shoes go clomp, clomp.
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One pair of pants go wiggle, wiggle.
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And one shirt go shake, shake.
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A little ways on, the little old lady came upon two white gloves and a tall black hat.
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And the gloves went clap, clap.
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And the hat went, nod, nod.
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Get out of my way,
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you two white gloves and you tall black hat!
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I'm not afraid of you, she said.
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And on she walked, just a little bit faster.
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But behind her she could hear.
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Two shoes go, clomp, clomp.
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One pair of pants go wiggle wiggle.
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One shirt go shake shake.
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Two gloves go clap clap.
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And one hat go nod nod.
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By now the little old lady was walking at quite a fast pace.
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She was very near her cottage when she was startled by a very huge,
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very orange, very scary pumpkin head.
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And the head went, Boo!
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Boo!
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This time the little old lady did not stop to talk.
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She did not stop at all.
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She ran.
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But behind her she could hear.
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Two shoes go.
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Clomp.
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Clomp.
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One pair of pants go.
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Wiggle.
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Wiggle.
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One shirt go.
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Shake.
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Shake.
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Two gloves go.
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Clap.
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Clap.
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One hat go, nod, nod.
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And one scary pumpkin head go, boo, boo.
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The little old lady did not look back.
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She ran as fast as she could
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and didn't stop to catch her breath until she was safe inside her cottage with the door locked.
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She sat in her chair by the fire and she rocked and she rocked.
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It was so quiet in her cottage before the knock knock on the door.
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Should she answer it?
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Well, she was not afraid of anything.
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So she went to the door and opened it.
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What do you think she saw?
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Two shoes go clomp, clomp.
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One pair of pants go wiggle, wiggle.
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One shirt go shake, shake.
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Two gloves go clap, clap.
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One hat go, nod, nod.
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And one scary pumpkin head go, boo, boo.
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I'm not afraid of you,
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said the little old lady bravely.
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What do you want anyway?
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We've come to scare you.
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You can't scare me, said the little old lady.
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Then what's to become of us?
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The pumpkin head suddenly looked unhappy.
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I have an idea, said the little old lady.
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She whispered into the pumpkin's ear ear.
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The pumpkin had nodded and its face seemed to brighten.
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The little old lady said goodnight,
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closed the door and whistled on her way to bed.
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The next morning she woke up early.
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She went to her window and looked out into her garden.
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And what do you think she saw?
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Two shoes go clomp clomp.
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One pair of pants go wiggle wiggle.
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One shirt go shake shake.
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Two gloves go clap clap.
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One hat go nod nod.
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one scary pumpkin head go and scare all the crows away.
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The little old lady was able to find something useful for all of her new friends to do.
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Everyone likes to feel needed, don't they?
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I hope you enjoyed our story today.
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See you next time.

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on enhancing your English speaking skills through an engaging and interactive reading of "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything." By shadowing the storyteller, you will practice pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm in a fun, Halloween-themed context. This approach not only helps improve your English pronunciation but also boosts your confidence in speaking by allowing you to mimic the sounds and emotions conveyed in the story.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Clomp, clomp: The sound made by heavy shoes.
  • Wiggle, wiggle: A motion suggesting movement or excitement.
  • Shake, shake: To move back and forth or up and down rapidly.
  • Get out of my way: A phrase used to tell someone or something to move aside.
  • I'm not afraid of you: A declaration of courage in the face of fear.
  • Cottage: A small house, typically in a rural area.
  • Herbs and spices: Plants used to flavor food.
  • Forest: A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this English speaking practice, consider implementing the following shadowing tips while watching the video:

  • Listen Carefully: Pay attention to the storyteller's tone and pacing. "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" is read at a comfortable speed that makes it easy to follow along.
  • Repeat and Imitate: As you listen, try repeating each sentence immediately after the speaker. Use the phrases highlighted above to bring the story to life as you mimic the sounds and rhythms of the narration.
  • Focus on Emotions: Notice the different sounds representing actions and emotions, like "clomp, clomp" or "wiggle, wiggle." Emulating these can help you improve your English pronunciation while adding character to your speech.
  • Record Yourself: Use your smartphone to record your shadow speech. Listening to your recordings can give you insights into your progress in pronunciation and intonation.
  • Practice Regularly: Consistency is key in language learning. By integrating this story into your routine, you not only strengthen your speaking skills but also enhance your overall English fluency with enjoyable content.

By using these techniques, you can effectively learn English through YouTube and apply what you’ve practiced in real conversations. 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 β€” 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 β€” making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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