Shadowing Practice: The train trip🚆🥪😋 Simon | Season 2 Full Episode | Cartoons for Children - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The train trip.
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The train trip.
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Quick kids, our train is here.
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This is our coach.
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Climb in, bunnies.
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Hey, Daddy, Mummy, I've lost my blankie.
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I think it's over there next to the car.
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Right, get on the train.
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I'll go and get it.
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Run, Daddy!
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Woo-hoo!
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Run!
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Hey, kids, I've got it. Where?
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Huh?
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Oh, oh.
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Oh, oh.
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Oh, oh.
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Oh, oh.
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Oh, oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Oh.
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Here, Gaspard.
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Oh, thank you, Daddy.
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You're really the best, Daddy.
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Here we are, our very own sleeping compartment.
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It's going to be just like our house, where all four of us are going to sleep.
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We're going to sweep in the train.
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Wow!
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Look how super fast we're going, Gaspard.
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Oh, yeah.
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It's all dark.
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that was really funny yeah, but it was still a little bit scary.
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Hmm.
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What?
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Huh, oh, Simon where is he Simon's disappeared I am the ghost of the train!
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Ah, Mummy!
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Ta-da!
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I got you there, Gaspard!
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Right, kids, it's dinner time.
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Shall we go?
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Yes!
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Super!
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So, what yummy thing would you like?
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Oh, well, I'd like a sandwich.
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Oh, yeah, yeah, yes.
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Just like Simon, a sandwich is super good.
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There you are.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Oh, hey, can I carry that? Can I?
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Carry that, can I?
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Here, Simon, take the bottle of water instead.
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Yeah, all right.
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I get to carry the water.
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Whoa!
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The water bottle!
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Oh, these holidays are going to be just great.
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Where's my sandwich?
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Oh, boy, oh, boy, the sandwich, it's flying.
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What's going on here?
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Huh?
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I don't understand.
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It disappeared, and then...
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Excuse me, sir, can I have my bottle back, please?
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Yes, of course.
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Here you go, young man.
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Oh, thank you, sir.
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Did you see that, Gaspard?
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The man didn't even see that the sandwich was flying. So cool!
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It's like we're having a picnic in the train.
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Yep, we're already on holiday.
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And it's night-time, so now it's time to go to sleep.
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Come on, darlings.
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Put on your pyjamas, brush your teeth and into bed.
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But, Mummy, there aren't enough beds for all of us.
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Aha!
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There you go.
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Our beds were hidden.
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Whoa!
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Super hidden beds!
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I'm the ghost of the train!
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Daddy!
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What's going on, bunnies?
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Oh, there's a monster in the toilet, Daddy, and it even goes...
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No, that's not a monster, Gaspard.
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It's just a toilet flushing.
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Well, I definitely knew there wasn't a monster.
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Good night, bunnies.
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Good night, Daddy.
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Good night, Mummy.
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And tomorrow we'll wake up in the mountains.
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Oh, super.
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Ah, super.
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Hey, Gaspard!
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Daddy, Mummy, look at the mountain!
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Oh, it's so nice!
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Oh, the train's stopping!
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Are we there?
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We've reached Clearwater Mountain.
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Five minutes stop.
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Huh?
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Quick, we get off here!
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Oh, quick, quick!
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The train's leaving!
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Phew!
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We made it!
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Hey, but Simon, you're still in your pyjamas.
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Oh, Mummy and Daddy are too.
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Hey, just look at us.
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We are the pyjama family.
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Mummy, does that mean we get to spend the whole day in our pyjamas?

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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, you'll learn English with YouTube by diving into a fun train trip adventure featuring Simon and his family. This lesson focuses on everyday conversation, expressions of excitement, and family interactions. Through the whimsical story, you'll practice listening and speaking, enhancing your ability to communicate in various situations. By shadowing the characters, you’ll particularly work on improving your English pronunciation and intonation, making it easier to express yourself naturally in casual conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Quick kids - a call to action, encouraging children to hurry up.
  • Climb in - an instruction for children to get into a train compartment.
  • Lost my blankie - refers to a child losing their comfort item (a blanket).
  • Get on the train - a phrase guiding someone to board the train.
  • Sleeping compartment - a private area on the train where passengers can sleep.
  • Super fast - an expression of excitement about the speed of the train.
  • Dinner time - a phrase indicating the time to eat the evening meal.
  • Yummy thing - informal language referring to delicious food.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, try utilizing shadowspeak techniques while listening to the video. Pay close attention to the speed and tone of the characters. The dialogue in this episode is lively and playful, making it a great opportunity for you to imitate the characters.

Start by repeating each phrase after the characters, focusing on their pronunciation and the emotional inflection in their voices. For instance, when they express excitement or urgency, match their tone to improve your English pronunciation. This practice will help you learn to convey similar emotions in your own speech.

Remember to take your time. The dialogue might be fast, but don’t rush into speaking right away. Break down sentences into smaller phrases when needed, and gradually build your confidence to speak along at the same pace. By shadowing these animated characters, you not only enhance your speaking abilities but also make learning enjoyable.

Keep practicing regularly, and soon you will notice an improvement in your fluency. By incorporating fun lessons like this in your routine, you can effectively enhance your English-speak while enjoying delightful stories!

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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