Shadowing Practice: The Treasure of Hexagon Island 🏴☠️ - Special Episode! | 123 Learn to Count | @Numberblocks - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Here it is!
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Here it is!
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Time to make some friends!
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One and another one is two.
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That's what magic mirrors do.
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They make another one of you.
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Two and another one is three.
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Mirror magic, as you see, makes another you and me.
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That's what magic mirrors do They make another one of you With magic mirrors making friends The magic never ends
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Three And another one is four
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Each time one more than before A brand new friend to take the floor Four
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And another one is five Watch the magic come alive As one by one we all arrive Five
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And another one is six One more number in the mix A pal to join in all our tricks
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With magic mirrors making friends The magic never ends With magic mirrors making friends The magic never ends
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With magic mirrors making friends The magic never ends With two magic mirrors,
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you can make friends twice as fast If you think that's impressive Allow me.
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Square power!
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If two mirrors are twice as fast, three mirrors will be even faster.
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If we use this mirror to copy that mirror, we'll have three mirrors.
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I thought magic mirrors only copied number blocks.
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Um, maybe we should stop.
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Roll the dice and let them spin.
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If you don't try, you'll never win!
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Keep going!
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I want to see...
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What happened?
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Look at that!
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It's really weird!
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The whole inside bit disappeared!
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Hello?
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Hello?
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Nothing happened.
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I think they're broken.
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It's no one's fault.
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But we should try and fix them.
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Perhaps we could...
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Actually, I have no idea.
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Does anyone know how magic mirrors work?
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Or even where they come from?
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I do 21! Of course!
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If anyone knows about magic mirrors, it's the greatest number explorer of them all.
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Kind of you to say.
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I was exploring the coast when there was a strange noise and a flash of light.
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Was there really?
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Three?
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We broke these magic mirrors.
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Here's a thing we need to fix.
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This cube should not be made of sticks.
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I've seen that before.
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All magic mirrors come from a mysterious place known as Hexagon Island.
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The hiding place of that rascally pirate, Captain Hexbeard.
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P-p-p-pirate?
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Legend says the island is the hiding place of Captain Hexbeard's treasure.
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Treasure, you say?
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Six keys waiting to be won, six faces turning into one.
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The first to come shall claim the prize.
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Hex marks the spot where treasure lies.
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We have to go to Hexagon Island.
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If magic mirrors come from there, we might find out how to fix them.
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Oh, yes, that's why we have to go there.
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Well, that and the treasure.
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Pirate treasure!
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Try and stop me.
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Do you worst.
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The treasure goes to who's there first.
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Arrrrr!
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Never mind who gets there first.
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How do we get there at all?
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I think I can help with that.
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Oh!
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Behold, the Hexagallion, Captain Hexbeard's pirate ship.
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Whoa!
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Remember, a ship needs a good crew.
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You need to work together, stay together...
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Ooh, look what I found!
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Is it treasure?
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Even better.
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Costumes!
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Ooh, wait for me!
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Thanks, Twenty-One.
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I hope I'll make as good an explorer as you one day. Who knows?
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Maybe today is one day.
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Come on, One.
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Argh!
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Set sail to Hexagon Island!
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Hi-ho, off we go, we're in this boat together.
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We're off to sea, but who will be the first to reach the treasure?
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Oh! Is this a...?
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Hexagon Island!
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You scurvy rogues!
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Arr!
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Ha-ha!
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Captain Hexbeard!
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After my fabulous treasure, are you?
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Then race to the top of Cube Mountain, where Hex marks the spot. So exciting!
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I'm so excited!
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I'm so excited to see you!
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the spot. So exciting!
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I warn you though, you'll need to find a key to claim it.
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Maybe we can mend the mirrors after I.. we find the treasure.
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I've hidden six keys in all.
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Enough for everyone.
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The first to come shall claim the prize.
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So what are you waiting for?
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Get hunting!
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Ha ha!
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A treasure trail, a thrilling race.
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I think I'm gonna like this place.
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Captain Hexbeard's mark is in the middle of the map, so I should go inland.
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But first, I need to find a key.
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Oh!
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First to the challenge, eh?
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Aye.
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Well, if a key ye'd win of me, make it whole again.
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Make what hole again?
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Easy!
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There!
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I don't think that's right.
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But why not?
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Ah!
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That should be on the same side!
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That's not quite right.
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Oh yes!
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A white circle and a red square!
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Thanks, Reflection!
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There!
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Two halves make a whole cube.
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Now make it whole again.
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Again.
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Right, let's see.
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There's half a circle on this piece, and a quarter of a circle here, and another quarter here.
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Oops, not quite.
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All the white bits are in the middle.
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One half and one quarter and one quarter make a whole.
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Yay!
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You're so sly, but so am I.
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Now, show me a cube. But how?
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That's not fair.
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Hello?
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Anyone?
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Looks like it's just me.
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Oh, well.
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Best foot forward.
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Huh?
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Oh, I see.
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It spins around the middle.
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So if I stay in the middle...
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Whoa!
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Easy peasy.
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Whoa, nearly!
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I can't go round it.
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Maybe I can.
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Jump it!
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Yes!
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But I'll never jump all that.
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Oh, I have to go left or right.
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But whichever way I go, the bridge won't be balanced.
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If only I could go both ways at once.
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Well, I can't go both ways.
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But we can!
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Perfectly balanced.
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Out again and forwards.
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And out again and forwards.
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Oh, come on, forwards.
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Wait, I can't go forwards.
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There's a gap.
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I could jump it, but if I jump, I'll fall into that gap over there.
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Hmm, we can both move inwards towards the center then we'll still be balanced Now we carry on together.
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Thanks friends.
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I'll take it from your step No,
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no, no It's impossible Why do I get the swamp?
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Come on, three you can do this.
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You don't need anyone's help.
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Oh.
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Phew.
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Grrr!
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Show me a cube that's too tall and too wide, and also too deep.
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Two blocks on each side.
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Well, there is a cube, but it's not very tall.
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How big is too tall?
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Oh, I see.
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You mean two blocks tall and two blocks wide.
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Two blocks on each side.
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There, you big old face.
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Two blocks high and two blocks wide.
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But not two blocks deep.
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Your problem is you're too shallow.
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How dare you?
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Oh, I see.
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I see.
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I need another four blocks in front, but there are no more blocks.
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Oh, yuck!
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Arr, har, har, har!
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Ooh, nice tunnel.
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A square puzzle for a square pirate.
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How many squares can you see on this door?
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Um, one.
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Very good, but how many squares can you see now?
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Well, that's easy as well.
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One two three four four One two three four four One two three four four
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One sure that's right four squares just like me But I'm a square, made of smaller squares.
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So I can see one, two, three, four.
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Four small squares and one big square.
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So that's five squares altogether!
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Third time's the charm, matey!
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How many squares can you see?
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I don't know!
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No!
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Oh dear.
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Oh there!
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A treasure key!
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My friends!
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They need help!
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If ye stop to help them, someone else may reach the treasure first.
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If I don't help my friends when they need it, no one's going to reach the treasure.
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Sometimes everybody needs a helping hand Sometimes things don't work out quite the way you planned
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With a friend to help you through There's nothing you can't do
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Things can look much better when you put your heads together
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Five plus one equals six When everything seems hopeless and you need a new direction Stop and take a breath,
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a moment for reflection.
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What?
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A half, and a reflection of a half, looks like a whole.
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Thanks, Five. Is this a key?
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When you see a friend in need, you can be a friend indeed.
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Things can look much better when you put your heads together.
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Five plus two equals seven.
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You don't have to be alone when you feel you're out of luck.
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If you find yourself a friend, they can help you get unstuck.
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That's five.
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Yes, things can look much better when we put our heads together.
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Need a hand?
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Yes, please help.
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Five plus three equals...
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Eight!
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Everyone feels bad sometimes and wants to scream and yelp.
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But never be too proud to tell a friend when you need help.
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Octocube!
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Two by two by two!
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Octocube!
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Pieces of eight!
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Pieces of eight!
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Rawr!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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I'd hurry if I were you.
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It's too hard.
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Five plus four equals nine.
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If you've been working hard all day and now you're feeling tired, a friendly face can lift you up and help you stay inspired.
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A square like me in every corner.
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There are nine little squares and one big square that makes ten plus four squares like me,
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that makes fourteen!
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Hooray!
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I hope that it was worth this song and dance
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I hope it didn't make you miss your chance
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I think that you will find it's always worth it to be kind to be kind.
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Life is so much better when we put our heads together.
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Sometimes everybody needs a helping hand.
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They'll be happy that you helped them understand.
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Help your friends pull through.
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They'll do the same for you.
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Things will look much better when we put our heads together.
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One plus four equals five.
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Two plus three equals five.
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You lend us a hand, now it's your turn to take ours.
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Five plus five equals ten.
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Climb aboard this rocket and I'll take you to the stars.
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We're the friends to help you through.
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There's nothing you can't do.
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Sometimes everybody needs a helping hand.
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I'm so glad to see you all.
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Now we're back together, nothing can stop us.
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Army hearties, you're close now.
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Will you be first to claim my treasure?
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Yes, yes, yes!
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I've climbed the ladder to success.
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And I'm the first one here, I guess.
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Look!
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Look!
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The treasure must be there!
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Hex marks the spot!
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I'm going to have to race you lot!
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Swim for it!
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No, wait! That happened to me!
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Does anybody have a key?
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Looks as if we have five!
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We did it!
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We've beaten Captain Hexbeard!
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Using the keys the captain gave us.
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So why give us keys?
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Obviously old Stoneface didn't think we'd be smart enough to beat the challenges.
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They were pretty hard.
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Some of them seemed impossible.
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But we beat them all when we started helping each other each other.
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That's why this bridge is not complete.
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There's one more challenge left to beat.
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The only way to reach the treasure is for us to work together!
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Ha ha!
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You've solved my final riddle!
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You all are first to reach the middle!
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Wow!
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Six keys waiting to be won!
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Six faces turning into one!
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Six faces turn into one cube!
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One!
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Look!
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It's working again!
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That cube looks like a giant one of those!
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In fact, this whole lake looks like a giant magic mirror!
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The hexahedron!
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My real treasure!
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The giant cube that powers every magic mirror in Numberland.
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What a beautiful sunset.
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I wish I had someone to share it with.
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Whoa!
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It's my lucky day!
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Well done, shipmates.
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I take my hat off to ye.
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Twenty-one!
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I knew you'd make a fine exploring team together
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Who's ready to sit sail for home?
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About This Lesson
In this engaging lesson inspired by "The Treasure of Hexagon Island," learners will practice important counting skills and enhance their English speaking abilities through rhythmic and repetitive phrases. This episode introduces magic mirrors as a playful way to explore numbers and the joy of making friends. By engaging with this content, learners will not only improve their vocabulary related to numbers but also develop the ability to express concepts of addition and teamwork.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Magic mirrors: Imaginative objects that replicate or "copy" what is in front of them.
- One and another one: A phrase used to introduce counting, highlighting addition.
- Brand new friend: Refers to making new connections, suitable for social situations.
- Square power: A term that can translate to a strong capability or ability, especially in teamwork.
- Explore: To investigate or discover, often used in the context of adventures.
- Hiding place: A location that conceals something, used in a playful storytelling context.
- Number explorer: A character skilled in discovering numbers, perfect for math-related discussions.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning from this episode and improve your English speaking skills, consider using a shadowing site or a shadowing app that allows you to repeat phrases after the characters. Start by listening to a line and then pause the video, mimicking the intonation and rhythm. The lively tone and playful repetitions in "The Treasure of Hexagon Island" make it a perfect choice for shadow speak practice.
As you engage with the content, pay attention to the interactive elements and the excitement in the characters’ voices. This will help you develop not just your pronunciation but also your expressiveness in speaking. Practicing with a partner can also enhance this experience—take turns being the character and repeating the lines, which will deepen your understanding and retention of the vocabulary.
Remember, the magic never ends when you keep practicing! Delve into the adventures of number exploration and use your shadowing skills to make language learning as fun and magical as possible!
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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