Shadowing Practice: The Take Off - Maya the Bee - Episode 2 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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There's a place on Mernie by Amongst the flowers and the morning dew It's a secret paradise Everybody's waiting just for you
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There's a place on Mernie by Amongst the flowers and the morning dew It's a secret paradise Everybody's waiting just for you
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Yes, here comes my other bee With the greatest friends that you ever see Yes,
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here comes my other bee With a brand new story just for you and me Yes,
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here comes my other bee With a breath you start reaches for you and me Wow
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Hey, what are you doing here?
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Go back to bed I just wanted to know where that sunbeam was coming from.
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That isn't a sunbeam.
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It's the light of the moon.
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Now about turn, off to bed.
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Where's she going?
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The nursery's the other way!
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Come back here!
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Phew!
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Willy, you scared me!
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You've gotta go back to bed.
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It's dark outside.
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But I just wanted to go out and see what it's like.
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But we'll get into trouble.
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Hey!
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There's another one!
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Well, well.
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Come on!
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I order you to do as I say.
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What are you doing?
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Hey, you!
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Come back immediately!
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Come here!
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Oh!
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Come on!
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We'll just have a little look around and we'll come back.
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I promise.
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But.. um...
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This way!
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Come back!
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It's too.. dangerous!
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We have to report this to the Queen!
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Your Majesty, I'm very sorry to disturb you,
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but two young bees have just left the hive.
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The bees have just left the hive.
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What?
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In all my reign, I've never heard of such a thing.
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I believe I know who they are.
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Little Maya and her friend Willy.
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Send a patrol to find them.
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Willy!
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You have to see this.
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Everything's changed color.
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There!
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Little flying suns!
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I'm too scared.
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Trust me, Willy.
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Look!
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It's wonderful!
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Oh, wow!
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It's so beautiful!
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Hello!
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My name's Maya!
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Good night, Maya!
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You were right!
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It is beautiful!
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Now you know why I want to live here.
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But it's too scary!
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Miss Cassandra said the bees are made to live in the hive.
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The queen will never allow it.
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Alright, let's go back.
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I'll go and ask her.
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I'll be glad to see my nice, warm cell.
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There's nothing to be afraid of, Willy.
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Look!
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Woohoo!
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Wee!
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Woo!
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You were saying there's nothing to be afraid of?
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What was that?
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A big tub!
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Willie, let go of my leg!
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It's trying to get me!
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It's trying to get me!
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Fly, Willie, please!
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She's hungry.
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We have to find her something to eat.
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Hide under these rocks, Willy, quick!
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Go away!
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Hey, Big Tom!
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Over here!
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I found you a snack.
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Your meal's ready.
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Oh, my God.
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Oh, my God.
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Wow.
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Thanks, Maya.
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Without you, I'd be Bug Juice.
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Okay.
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We're going back, right?
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Oh, no. I can't see the hive anymore.
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That means we're...
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Oh, no. We're going back, right?
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Oh, no. I can't see the hive anymore.
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That means we're.. the hive anymore.
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That means we're lost!
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I think that frog just ate them!
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We have to tell the queen!
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If I can find those pink and yellow flowers that I saw this morning near the hive, we're saved.
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You remember the flowers around the hive?
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Yes, but it's too dark.
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The moon has disappeared.
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So?
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Shh!
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Listen.
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What's that noise?
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It's Flip's violin.
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It's him!
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I'm sure of it!
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Ah!
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Flip!
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Hey, Maya!
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Wait for me!
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Don't leave me alone.
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He frightened me.
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Who's Flip?
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Shh!
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That's him!
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Flip!
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Hey!
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What are you two doing here?
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My friend Willy and I wanted to go back to the hive,
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so I looked for the flowers that were growing near it.
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But a big tongue chased after us, and we got lost.
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A big tongue?
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Come on, I'll help you.
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Little Maya isn't like the other bees.
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You've had the opportunity of seeing that for yourself, Your Majesty.
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Oh, she even asked me if she could go live in the meadow.
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Live in the meadow?
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If she doesn't adapt to life here,
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she'll upset the order of the hive.
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Hmm...
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Your Majesty!
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Your Majesty!
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Terrible news, Your Majesty!
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It's very possible that the two young bees have been eaten by a frog!
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No!
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Are you sure?
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Pretty sure, Your Majesty.
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Oh no!
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Oh, poor little bees!
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Another world comes to life at night.
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Frogs, owls, bats, fireflies!
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And the rainbow that I saw this morning?
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Has it gone to bed?
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No, you can't have a rainbow at night.
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Why not?
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Because the sun has set.
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Really?
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But there's the moon in the sky.
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That's true, but a rainbow can only be born from the meaning of the rain and the sun.
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That's just how it is.
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Ah, yes!
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Hey, should we go to the hive now?
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Yes.
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Let's go.
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Say nothing, keep quiet, and don't speak until you're spoken to.
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Okay, but...
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Your Majesty, I'm very sorry.
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They're alive!
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You owe us an explanation, my little bees.
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What I did is strictly forbidden, and I know that.
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It was me who wanted to go out.
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Willy tried to stop me and...
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Oh, your majesty, I don't want to live here in the hive.
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The meadow is so very beautiful.
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But Maya, no one has ever asked for this.
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A bee as young as you shouldn't live by herself.
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Wait!
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You should have seen how Maya saved me from Big Tongue.
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First...
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Big Tongue coming.
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And then...
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And then...
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Flying!
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Maya!
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And then...
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And...
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Jumped!
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Whoa!
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Yeah!
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Whoever feeds a big tongue won't be in danger for long.
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Thank you, Willy.
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Flip, I want to thank you for accompanying our two young bees back to the hive.
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You know the meadow and its dangers.
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What do you think of Maya's request?
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Your Majesty, the meadow is not a good place for young bee to be on her own.
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But Maya is not a young bee like the others.
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However, I'll always be there to keep an eye on her.
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Hmm.
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Approach, Maya.
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Maya, I give you my consent to live in the meadow.
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Thank you!
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Oh, thank you, Your Majesty!
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Woo!
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Good luck, Maya.
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You'll always be welcome in the hive,
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and you can count on us.
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I will.
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I promise.
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Well, it's too scary for me out there in the meadow at night.
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I'd rather live here.
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We'll still be friends, right?
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We'll be best friends.
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I'll come and see you tomorrow morning and every morning.
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See you tomorrow, Willy.
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Hello, Maya.
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Hello, Flip.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and speaking skills through the exciting episode of "Maya the Bee." You will focus on understanding the dialogue and narrative, enhancing your English pronunciation, and gaining confidence in speaking. This engaging video offers contextual clues to help you grasp the meaning and usage of various phrases in a fun setting. By following along with the characters' adventures, you’ll not only improve your listening skills but also enrich your vocabulary and phrase usage necessary for everyday conversations. Perfect for those seeking IELTS speaking practice or anyone looking to learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Sunbeam – A ray of sunshine, often associated with warmth and brightness.
  • Paradise – An idyllic place where everything is perfect.
  • Light of the moon – Refers to the illumination provided by the moon at night.
  • Dangerous – Something that poses a risk or threat.
  • Report to the Queen – To inform someone in authority about an important matter.
  • Young bees – Refers to the younger members of the bee community, symbolizing curiosity and adventure.
  • Come back – A plea or command urging someone to return.
  • Change color – A phrase that can describe transformation or variability in appearance.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of your practice, employ the shadowing technique while watching this video. This involves listening to the dialogue and repeating it immediately, mimicking the speed and intonation of the characters. Since the pace may vary, start by watching the video at a slower speed to familiarize yourself with the dialogue before gradually increasing to normal speed. Pay special attention to emotional expressions in the characters' voices, as this will help you understand how to convey feelings effectively in English.

Use shadowspeak by closely mimicking not just the words, but also the rhythm and flow of the conversation. This will help you improve English pronunciation over time. If you find a particular phrase challenging, pause the video, repeat it several times, and then try to use it in a sentence related to your own experiences. Consistent practice will enable you to speak more fluently and prepare you for various speaking scenarios, including IELTS speaking practice.

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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