Shadowing Practice: The Princess’s Clever Plan & The Happy Ending! | Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp | Little Fox - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Little Fox!
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Aladdin left the palace with his head hanging down.
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Feeling hopeless, he walked through the city gate.
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The land was wide open outside the city walls.
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Soon, Aladdin came to a swift river and sat down.
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Oh, princess, how will I ever find you?
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Aladdin wondered.
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Will I ever see you again?
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He stared at the rippling water.
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I should just throw myself into this river.
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He put his face in his hands and wept.
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When he finally wiped the tears away,
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he noticed something on one of his fingers.
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McGreeb's ring!
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Cried Aladdin.
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The little genie!
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He rubbed the ring until a cloud of bright smoke appeared.
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The genie of the ring has come!
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squeaked the little man with bells on his calf.
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What's the problem?
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Oh, genie, said Aladdin, bring back my palace and my wife.
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Your wish is my command,
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master, said the little genie as he raised his arms.
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Then he stopped.
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Did you ask me to bring back your palace and your wife?
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Yes, I did.
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Aladdin answered.
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Well, I've got bad news,
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said the genie of the ring.
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I can't do it.
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The genie of the lamp's magic took your palace and your wife.
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Where is the lamp?
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I don't know, said Aladdin, feeling sad again.
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Sorry, I cannot undo another genie's magic, replied the genie.
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Those are the rules.
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Wait, can you take me to the princess?
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Of course, said the genie.
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Let's go.
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When Aladdin found himself outside his palace, it was night.
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His home was dark and quiet.
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I'll wait until morning, Aladdin told himself.
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He lay down under Princess Bajra's window and fell asleep.
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The next morning, the princess was sitting in her room with her attendants.
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From time to time, she sighed and wiped away a tear.
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This is such a strange place, she cried.
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And where is my Aladdin?
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Maybe some fresh air will bring color to your cheeks,
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said one attendant as she opened a window.
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Nothing will help me feel better, said the princess sadly.
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Princess! shouted the woman at the window.
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Look!
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I see Aladdin asleep under the window!
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Princess Phaedra ran over to look.
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Aladdin! she called out.
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My dear husband!
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Aladdin's eyes quickly opened, and he looked up to see his wife's beautiful face.
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Run and open the door! said the princess to a servant.
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Within moments, Aladdin was racing up the steps toward the princess's room.
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But instead of embracing her,
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he ran straight into his bedroom.
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My lamp!
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He cried as he rushed back to the princess.
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Where is my lamp?
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It is gone, said the princess.
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I traded it to an old man for a new lamp.
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Then all of a sudden I ended up in Egypt.
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Egypt, said Aladdin.
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Magritte must have done this.
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Aladdin described the magician to his wife.
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Was he the old man?
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Yes, husband.
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The princess replied.
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I don't like him.
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He smells funny.
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Where does Magritte keep the lamp?
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Aladdin asked.
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He carries it in his coat, said the princess.
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He shows it to me and smiles strangely when he visits.
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He visits you? said Aladdin.
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Yes, answered the princess.
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He comes every day and asks me to marry him.
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He told me you were dead,
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but I didn't believe him.
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Aladdin thought a moment.
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Then he told Princess Phaedra what she had to do.
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Girls! cried Princess Phaedra.
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Maghreb is coming.
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I must look my best.
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Bring me my pearls.
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Her attendants ran in circles,
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and one went downstairs to open the gate.
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When the princess heard Magritte's footsteps in the hall, she opened the door.
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Welcome, she said with a smile.
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Come in, dear man.
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The magician didn't know what to say.
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Usually, she didn't want him around her princess I he said shyly oh you look
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so handsome said the princess sit down no not there sit here the princess took McGreeb's hand
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and led him to cushion beside her.
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I have been so lonely, she said.
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You must visit more often.
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Princess, I'm so glad to hear you say that, said Magritte happily.
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I've been sad long enough, said the princess.
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Tears will not bring Aladdin back,
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so I'm not going to think about him.
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She moved a little closer to Maghreb.
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I'm going to think about you.
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Oh, princess, sighed Maghreb.
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He tried to give her a kiss,
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but the princess suddenly jumped up and said, We must have wine.
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You are so kind, said Maghreb.
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We should get to know each other.
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Oh, we will.
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replied the princess.
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But first, let's make a toast.
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She poured wine into two cups.
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To our happiness.
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To our happiness, said Magritte.
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The princess took a tiny sip.
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Magritte drank all his wine in one gulp.
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The princess poured more wine.
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Good wine, she said and took another sip.
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Magritte emptied his cup and she poured him more wine.
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Magritte drank cup after cup until he felt a bit sleepy.
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Another toast, shouted the princess.
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To Magritte.
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Magritte drank, giggled and fell over backward.
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The cup fell from his hand and he started to snore loudly.
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Aladdin! called Princess Phaedra leaping up.
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Come!
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Aladdin rushed in, pulled the lamp from Magritte's coat and rubbed.
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Smoke poured from the lamp and the high melody returned.
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Your wish is my command, said the genie.
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Ah, it's you Aladdin.
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Then he saw Magritte on the floor.
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I never liked him.
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Genie, said Aladdin, fly this palace home.
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I hear and obey, master, said the genie.
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The genie picked up the palace and started to fly.
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Aladdin and Princess Beidre hugged each other as they flew home.
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The palace landed with a thud, which woke up Magritte.
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When he saw Aladdin, he stood up and screamed with rage.
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Then he jumped out the palace window and ran away.
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Well, you must imagine the Sultan sadly looking out his window that morning.
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Suddenly, Aladdin's palace came down from the sky.
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His daughter was waving from the window.
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Full of joy, the Sultan hurried down the red carpet to greet the happy couple.
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He ordered his guards to bring Ziba to the palace for a big party.
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Everyone in the kingdom was invited to celebrate his daughter's return.
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Everyone but the Grand Vizier.
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He had to stay in his room.
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Aladdin and Princess Phaedra never saw Magritte again.
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They lived long lives and had many children.
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In time, Aladdin became Sultan.
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He ruled in peace and the people loved him.
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So, this story has a happy ending.
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That's another reason my king likes it so well.
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Would you like to hear another story?
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Oh, not today, but some other day.
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I know a thousand more.
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Would you like to hear the one about...
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I'm sorry.
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Context & Background
The excerpt from the video "The Princess’s Clever Plan & The Happy Ending! | Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp" intertwines themes of hope, longing, and magical elements from the enchanting tale of Aladdin. In this scene, Aladdin expresses his deep sorrow after losing his palace and the love of his life, Princess Bajra. The dialogue conveys his emotional turmoil as he seeks the help of a genie to reunite with his beloved. This context provides a rich tapestry for English learners to engage with key phrases and intonations that are often used in heartfelt conversations.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Oh, princess, how will I ever find you?” - This expression captures deep longing and can be used in various contexts to convey missing someone.
- “I should just throw myself into this river.” - A metaphor of despair, showcasing how to articulate desperate feelings.
- “Your wish is my command, master.” - A classic line demonstrating how to express servitude or willingness to help.
- “I don’t know, said Aladdin, feeling sad again.” - This phrase illustrates vulnerability and can be adapted for various emotional discussions.
- “Nothing will help me feel better.” - An effective way to communicate feelings of hopelessness, relevant in many situations.
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By immersing yourself in the emotive language and situational dialogue from Aladdin, learners can enrich their vocabulary and improve conversational fluency, preparing them for more nuanced speaking assessments and everyday communication.
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