Shadowing Practice: The Railway Children 4: The Railway - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The Railway Children, Chapter 4,
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The Railway Very early the next morning,
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Bobby pulled Phyllis' hair to wake her.
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Wake up, Bobby said.
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We're in the new house, remember?
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We don't have any servants.
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Let's get up and surprise Mother.
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We'll clean up and make breakfast.
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I've already awakened Peter The girls got dressed,
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lit the fire, and put the kettle on
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They set the table but could not find all the right dishes
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So they put salt in an ashtray and bread in a baking tin Then they went with Peter to look outside
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The house stood in a field on a hill And the children could see a long way
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At the bottom of the hill was the railway line and a tunnel
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This place is much prettier than our house in London, Phyllis said.
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The station was too far away to see.
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Let's go and watch the trains passing, suggested Peter.
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We can see them from here, said Bobby.
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Let's sit down for a bit.
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So Bobby, Peter, and Phyllis sat down on a big comfortable stone in the grass.
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When Mother came to look for them at 8 o'clock,
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she found them asleep in the sun.
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The children had made a fire earlier and put the kettle on.
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But by the time Mother got up, the fire was out.
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The water had boiled away,
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and the kettle was burnt.
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It doesn't matter.
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I've got everything ready.
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Said mother.
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I found a little room that we missed last night in the darkness.
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They went into the small room,
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which was next to the kitchen.
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On the table, Mrs. Viney had left roast beef,
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bread, butter, cheese, and apple pie.
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Okay guys, just before we were in the middle of our episode,
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I'm gonna show you something really nice.
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No, it's not the grass.
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It's...
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The ducks!
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These are some really good ducks bought from America on 5 pounds and this is Drake the tamest of all Now,
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you see it beats my hand
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He's an attacking breed
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and these are the noisy females Noisy female and now I'm gonna take them to a really good thing.
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And here it is.
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The most special and rarest geese in the world.
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And she's racing for her food.
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And now she's gonna go for a swim.
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And I will show you the swim in the next video.
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Pie for breakfast!
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cried Peter happily.
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Later, Mother and the children unpacked and arranged their things in the rooms.
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It was late in the afternoon when Mother said,
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That's enough work for today.
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I'm going to lie down for an hour before supper.
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The children looked at each other.
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What should we do? asked Bobby,
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although she already knew the answer.
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Let's go to the railway, cried Peter.
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At the bottom of the hill,
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there was a wooden fence.
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The children climbed over it.
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There was the railway with its shiny tracks,
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telegraph wires and posts, and signals.
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Just then the children heard a loud rumbling sound.
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A train came out of the tunnel.
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The pebbles on the track rattled and jumped as the train went by.
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Oh! said Bobby slowly.
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It was like a great dragon going by and fanning us with its hot wings.
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Yes, I didn't think we'd be able to get so close to the trains.
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That was amazing, said Peter.
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I wonder if the train was going to London.
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That's where Father is, said Phyllis.
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Let's find out, said Peter.
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and so they ran to the station.
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They walked along the tracks,
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counted the telegraph posts, and jumped up onto the station platform.
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On one side of the station yard was a huge pile of coal for the steam trains.
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There was a white line behind the coal at the top of the pile.
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Peter asked the station porter about the line.
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It's to show how much coal is there.
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Then we know if anybody steals some,
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the porter said, smiling Peter thought he was a nice,
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friendly person When the children left,
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they were excited at the thought of coming back soon Little Fox

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking and listening skills by engaging with the transcript from the video "The Railway Children, Chapter 4: The Railway." The dialogue captures a lively morning routine of three siblings, Bobby, Peter, and Phyllis, as they make breakfast and enjoy their new surroundings. By focusing on this content, you will improve your vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency, making it easier to converse in daily life situations. Use this opportunity to learn English with YouTube, enhancing your overall language proficiency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • wake up - to stop sleeping
  • surprise - to make someone feel astonished or amazed
  • kettle - a container for boiling water
  • railway line - a track on which trains run
  • comfortable - providing physical ease and relaxation
  • roast beef - beef cooked in an oven
  • apple pie - a dessert made with apples and pastry
  • look outside - to gaze at what is happening outside

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills, use the shadowing technique while listening to the transcript. As you watch the video, pay close attention to the speed and tone of the characters. The conversation is natural and reflects everyday language, which is perfect for IELTS speaking practice. Try to repeat phrases immediately after you hear them while mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers. This can greatly aid in building your confidence and fluency in English speaking practice. Moreover, focusing on the emotions conveyed in the dialogue will help you engage more meaningfully with the language. Remember, consistency is key, so incorporate this practice into your daily routine to improve English pronunciation effectively!

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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