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Little Fox The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Episode 1 The Farmer Goes to Town
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Little Fox The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Episode 1 The Farmer Goes to Town
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Benjamin Bunny sat by the road Clop Clop Clop Clop A horse walked along the road The horse was pulling a wagon.
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It's the farmer and his wife, thought Benjamin.
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They are going to town.
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Benjamin smiled.
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I'll find my cousin Peter.
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Benjamin ran to Peter's tree.
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He peeked inside.
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Mrs. Rabbit was knitting.
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I don't want to see her, thought Benjamin.
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He saw Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail.
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Where's Peter? thought Benjamin.
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He went to the other side of the tree.
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He crawled down a hole. And there was Peter.
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He was wearing a red handkerchief.
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He looked sad.
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Peter! said Benjamin.
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What happened to you? Where are your clothes?
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Peter sniffed.
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I lost them in the farmer's garden.
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I went there yesterday.
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The farmer chased me.
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I have good news, said Benjamin.
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The farmer and his wife went to town.
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We can look for your clothes.
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The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Episode 2 The Scarecrow Benjamin and Peter walked through the woods.
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At last, they saw a stone wall.
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The farmer's garden, said Peter.
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The two rabbits climbed onto the wall.
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Peter gasped.
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Look at that scarecrow.
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It's wearing my jacket and shoes.
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Let's get them back, said Benjamin.
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I don't know, said Peter.
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We'll be fine, said Benjamin.
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He grabbed a pear tree.
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Then he slid down into the garden.
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Peter followed.
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Benjamin and Peter ran to the scarecrow.
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Peter took his shoes off the scarecrow.
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Water poured out of them.
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I guess it rained last night, he said.
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Peter took off the handkerchief.
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He put on his jacket.
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My jacket shrank in the rain, he said.
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The scarecrow was also wearing a hat.
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Benjamin tried on the hat.
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It's much too big, he said.
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That's the farmer's hat, said Peter.
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He looked around nervously.
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We should leave now, said Peter.
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No, said Benjamin.
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I want to get some onions!
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The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Episode 3 A Walk in the Garden Benjamin held up Peter's handkerchief.
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We can carry onions in this, said Benjamin.
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He put it on the ground.
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Benjamin went into an onion patch.
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He pulled up an onion.
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This is a nice one, said Benjamin.
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He pulled up another onion.
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Peter looked around.
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His nose wiggled.
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Benjamin pulled up more onions.
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He rolled them onto the handkerchief.
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Let's go, said Peter.
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This garden isn't safe.
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It's fine, said Benjamin.
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I come here all the time with father.
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He ate a lettuce leaf.
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Mmm, said Benjamin.
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Yummy!
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Benjamin walked deeper into the garden.
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Peter grabbed the handkerchief.
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He ran after his cousin.
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What was that noise? asked Peter. Is the farmer coming?
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It's nothing, said Benjamin.
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Benjamin kept walking.
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Peter followed.
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They walked past flower pots and garden tools.
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Suddenly, Benjamin gasped.
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I see a cat!
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He and Peter slipped under a basket.
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They waited.
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Sniff, sniff, sniff, sniff.
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The cat jumped onto the basket.
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Then she sat down.
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The Tale of Benjamin Bunny,
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Episode 4 The Cat and the Basket The Cat sat on the basket.
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When will she leave? whispered Benjamin.
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Father will be looking for me.
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These onions smell awful, whispered Peter.
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Tears filled his eyes.
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The cat did not leave.
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She sat on the basket for five hours.
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At last, they heard something.
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Benjamin?
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Someone called.
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That's father, whispered Benjamin.
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The cat looked up at the wall.
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Suddenly, a large rabbit jumped down.
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Wham!
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He kicked the cat.
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Wham!
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He pushed her inside the greenhouse.
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Then, bang!
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He locked the door.
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Benjamin's father lifted the basket.
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You are in big trouble, Benjamin, he said.
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Later that day, the farmer returned from town.
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What happened? he cried.
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Small footprints were everywhere.
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The Scarecrow's clothes were gone.
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And the cat was locked in the greenhouse.
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Mrs. Rabbit was upset with Peter But she was glad to see him.
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You're safe, Peter, she said.
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And you got your clothes back.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage with the charming story of The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. This video offers an excellent opportunity to practice listening and speaking skills in English through storytelling. As you follow Benjamin and Peter on their adventure, you will get to explore common phrases and vocabulary used in everyday conversations. This narrative also provides a context for practicing IELTS speaking through character dialogues and descriptive language, crucial for improving English pronunciation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Clop Clop: The sound of hooves on the road, representing movement.
  • Cousin: A relative, which gives context to family relationships.
  • X>X>Lost: To have misplaced something, often used in conversations about belongings.
  • Garden: A cultivated area where plants are grown, relevant for descriptive vocabulary.
  • Scarecrow: A figure used to scare away birds, a common feature of gardens.
  • Hat: A piece of clothing worn on the head, useful for discussing clothing and appearances.
  • Rain: Water droplets that fall from the sky; excellent for talking about weather.
  • Chased: To run after someone, often used in storytelling and conversation about actions.

Practice Tips

For optimal learning from this video, consider using shadowing techniques, a method where you imitate the audio in real time. As you watch this video, focus on the following:

  • Slow it down: If the dialogue is fast, use playback speed settings to slow down the video. This will help you catch every word clearly.
  • Repeat after the characters: Listen carefully to how Benjamin and Peter express their thoughts and feelings. Try to match their intonation and emotion.
  • Pause and practice: Stop the video after phrases or sentences and repeat them aloud. This will help enhance your language retention and improve your English pronunciation.
  • Focus on emotions: Notice the tone of voice used. Mimicking how the characters express excitement or concern can aid in improving your speaking fluency.
  • Engage with the vocabulary: Use the key vocabulary in your own sentences after watching, allowing you to build a stronger lexicon.

This approach aids in developing a natural rhythm in speech, making it easier to maintain fluidity during discussions. Incorporating learn English with YouTube practices will not only help you understand storytelling better but also reinforce your overall language skills. For further practice, consider exploring more content on shadowing sites, which will deepen your articulation techniques and boost your confidence in speaking.

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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