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Little Fox Bat and Friends The Rainy Day Episode 1 Little Drops and Big Drops
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Little Fox Bat and Friends The Rainy Day Episode 1 Little Drops and Big Drops
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The sky was not blue.
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It was gray.
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Cat woke up.
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Look at that, she said.
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Little drops came down.
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Big drops came down.
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Go away, rain, said Cat.
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I want to play.
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Go away, rain, said Cow.
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I want to see the sun.
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Go away, rain, said Pig.
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I want to eat.
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I don't like rain, said Cat.
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I don't like rain, said Cal.
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We don't like rain, said Pig.
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But the rain came down.
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The rain did not stop.
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The three friends stayed in the barn.
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They did not go out.
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Pig said, When will the rain go away?
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Cow said, What can we do?
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Fat and Friends, The Rainy Day,
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Episode 2, What Is It?
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I know, said Cat.
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We can play in the barn.
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Play what? said Pig.
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We can play?
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What is it? said Cat.
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I see something yellow, said Cat.
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What is it?
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Pig and cow looked around.
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Is it hay? said Pig.
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No, it is not hay, said Cat.
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Is it the light? said Cow.
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No, it is not the light, said Cat.
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Is it the boot? said pig.
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Yes, it is the yellow boot, said cat.
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Now pig, said cat.
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You say what you see.
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I see something blue, said Pig.
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It is something new.
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Cow and Cat looked around.
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But they did not see anything.
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If you guess, said Pig,
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I will take you for a ride.
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Fat and Friends, The Rainy Day, Episode 3.
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There it is.
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Cat looked all over.
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Cow looked all over.
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They did not see anything blue.
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They did not see anything new.
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Then Cat saw something.
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There it is, she said.
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It is blue and it is new.
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It is a wagon.
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I am too big to ride, said Cow.
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But I can pull.
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Cow pulled and pulled.
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Then Pig pulled and pulled.
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And three friends went round and round.
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Look! said Cat.
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Over there!
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I see something blue again!
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I see something yellow! said Pig.
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I see something red and green, said Cow.
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The three friends went out of the barn.
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They looked up.
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The sky was blue, and there was a rainbow.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking skills through a delightful story about Little Fox and friends on a rainy day. This engaging narrative not only provides a fun context for language learning but also encourages the use of descriptive vocabulary and expressions related to weather and friendship. As you follow along, you’ll immerse yourself in dialogue that enhances your IELTS speaking practice, boosts english speaking practice, and develops your ability to communicate feelings and desires effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Little drops - Small raindrops that fall from the sky.
  • Big drops - Larger rain drops that create more noise and splashes.
  • Go away - A phrase expressing a desire for the rain to stop.
  • Play - To engage in activities for enjoyment, important in a friendship context.
  • What is it? - A question that prompts curiosity and exploration.
  • Yellow boot - An object mentioned in the story, sparking a guessing game.
  • Ride - To take a journey on a vehicle, the context here is playful and imaginative.
  • Stay in the barn - A phrase describing where the characters are during the rain.

Practice Tips

As you watch the story and practice with the transcript, consider the following tips to improve your english pronunciation and speaking skills through shadow speak.

  • Shadowing Technique: Repeat phrases as soon as you hear them in the video. This will help you catch the rhythm and intonation of native speakers.
  • Engage with Emotion: When the characters express their desire for the rain to stop, try to mimic not just the words but the emotion behind them. This adds depth to your practice and makes it more relatable.
  • Slow Down: Initially, slow down the playback speed of the video. This allows you to fully grasp pronunciation and enunciation before gradually increasing the speed.
  • Use Pauses: After significant phrases, pause the video and practice saying them aloud. This not only reinforces your memory but also gives you time to focus on your pronunciation.
  • Record Yourself: Capture your shadowing practice. Listening to recordings will help you identify areas for improvement in your accent and fluency.

Integrating these strategies into your routine will significantly enhance your english speaking practice and prepare you for real-life conversations. Enjoy learning with Little Fox and friends!

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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