Shadowing Practice: Tina's older brother appears - English Funny Animated Story - Ella English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Where is this?
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Tina! It's me.
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Who are you?
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I don't know you.
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It's me. I will meet you soon.
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Tina. your house is beautifully decorated for Christmas.
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That's right. Ella.
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It's like this every year.
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But why did you ask me to come here?
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Ella. our school is on the year-end holiday break.
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We can't go to school.
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So. to see you.
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I could only ask you to come here.
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I know. But what is the reason. Tina?
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Ella. Recently.
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I had a strange dream.
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What did you say?
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That's what happened.
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Ella. A mysterious voice appeared in my dream.
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That's what they said.
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They said they would meet me soon.
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I don't understand why.
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Who are they?
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Ella. You just arrived?
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Mrs Camila.
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Mr Oscar. Mom.
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Dad. I asked Ella to come here.
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I want to ask her a few things.
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Ella. it's good that you came here.
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Tina has been staying at home recently.
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She is also sad.
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We're too busy with our work.
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Betty is helping me edit a book.
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So she is not with Tina either.
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Mrs Camila.
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Mr Oscar. It's good that you don't hate me.
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Thank you. Hey.
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Ella! Stop farting!
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Oh my God! It stinks!
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Ella! This is terrible!
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Ella! Why did you do that?
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I'm sorry! Ella!
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You made my parents angry!
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this is not good who is ringing the doorbell Tina go open the door I know Mom hello you are Tina Finally. I can see you.
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But who are you?
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I have never seen you before.
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Tina. I'm your older brother.
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I'm Theodore.
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What did you say?
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You are my brother.
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How can this happen?
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Tina what is it this boy is Ella this boy he said he is my older brother I don't understand is he Theodore But didn't Theodore pass away a long time ago?
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Nine months ago.
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My mom and I accidentally found out about this.
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About Theodore.
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Tina's parents kept everything secret.
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They didn't want Tina to know.
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But why did he appear here?
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Is he really Theodore?
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Tina's older brother appears.
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Tina! What happened?
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What is going on?
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Mom! Dad! This boy!
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Oh my God! Theodore!
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Why is it you?
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Is it really you.
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Theodore? Mom!
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Dad! Long time no see!
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Theodore! But didn't you?
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Mom! Dad. did you forget?
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When I was little.
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you sent me to another family.
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You said when I turned 18.
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you would bring me back.
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But I couldn't wait until then.
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so I came back here.
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Oscar. didn't Theodore?
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Camila. calm down.
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He is Theodore.
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There is no mistake.
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For now. let's see what happens.
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If it's a miracle.
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then Theodore could still be alive.
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But why does he look?
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The same as before he died?
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Dad! Mom! What happened?
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Tina! Actually. this boy.
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He is your older brother.
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What? Mom! Dad!
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Why didn't I know about this before?
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It's a long story.
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Tina. But it's good that Theodore is back.
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Mom. Dad. I miss you.
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Theodore. Me too.
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I miss you.
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Tina. Please call him brother.
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he is Theodore I really have an older brother why is it so sudden I'm so happy I wish I had siblings and now this is true Emma what are you talking about Tina's brother appeared That's right.
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Mom. Something is not right.
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Nine months ago.
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we accidentally learned Tina's parents' secret.
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We once suspected that Tina was not their biological child.
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But then the truth came out.
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Tina's parents treated her strictly because they expected too much from Tina.
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Tina's older brother. Theodore. passed away before Tina was born.
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They had high hopes for Theodore.
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but the pain of losing Theodore made them treat Tina strictly.
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My parents never told her about Theodore.
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And I also didn't tell Tina anything.
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I thought it was better for her.
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If Tina knew the truth.
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she would suffer a lot.
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But sometimes I wonder if that was truly good for her.
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Dear everyone.
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I don't know why Theodore appeared.
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In your opinion.
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should I tell Tina the truth?
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Do you think that Theodore is fake?
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Does he have some plan?
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Please comment and share your thoughts.
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If you liked this video.
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please give it a thumbs up.
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Ella. did Theodore really come back?
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That's right.
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Mom. I can't believe it.
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Tina's family is happy.
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Tina herself is happy too.
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Because she has a brother.
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Theodore. we miss you.
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Please stay here with us.
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I know. Mom.
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I miss you too.
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Theodore. I'm happy that I have an older brother.
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From now on.
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I have a brother to protect me.
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Tina. from now on.
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our family will have laughter again.
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That's right. Mom.
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Christmas is coming.
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We will happily celebrate Christmas together.
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Miss Evie. Ella.
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Miss Betty?
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I feel something is not right.
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That boy Theodore.
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If he passed away many years ago.
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Why did he come back?
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What is his real intention?
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Miss Betty.
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Artina. Mrs Camila. and Mr Oscar happy?
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That's right. Ella.
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They are very happy.
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This is the first time.
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I have seen Mr Oscar.
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Mrs Camila.
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and Lady Tina so happy.
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Miss Evie Ella I don't know if this is good for Lady Tina or not.
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Ella What are you thinking?
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Mom A white lie can be good.
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But will it hide the truth forever?
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You mean? I used a white lie to hide the truth about Theodore.
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I didn't want Tina to be sad.
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But now Theodore has appeared.
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I think Tina needs to know the truth.
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And we need to know who that Theodore really is.
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Tina. Mrs Camila.
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Mr Oscar. Ella?
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Miss Evie? Why are you here?
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We will go to dinner with Theodore.
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These past days. we have been happy.
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Our lives have changed.
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That's right.
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Since Theodore came back.
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our family has been happy all the time.
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Mom! Dad! Tina!
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I love you all.
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Let's go to the restaurant together.
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Okay. Theodore.
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Mrs Camila!
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Mr Oscar. why don't you dare to face the truth?
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Theodore passed away a long time ago.
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I don't know who this boy is.
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but he is not Theodore.
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Tina. please listen to me.
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That's the truth.
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Tina. Theodore was gone before you were born.
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So this boy.
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He can't be Theodore.
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Ella! Why are you doing this?
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Our family is happy.
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Christmas is in a few days.
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Why are you ruining my family?
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Theodore is here.
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He is my son.
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Why do you want to ruin my family?
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Dear audiences.
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Ella wants to ruin my family. right?
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Why would she do that?
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We were so happy that Theodore came back.
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Why did Ella destroy everything?
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Please comment and let us know.
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Mrs Camila I didn't mean that.
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We only want what's best for your family.
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This is not Theodore.
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You must wake up and face the truth.
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Ella. I'm Theodore.
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But as you said.
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I passed away before.
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What? Mom. Dad.
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Tina. after many years.
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my soul has still lingered in this world.
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I couldn't go to heaven because I was still worried about you.
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Theodore. if so.
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then you really are Theodore.
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I am Theodore.
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But I am only a spirit.
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I will soon fade away.
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Because I fulfilled my wish.
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My wish is I could be with Mom. Dad. and my younger sister.
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Tina I'm so happy that finally you know that I existed.
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Ella Miss Evie.
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thank you for keeping this secret away from Tina.
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And thank you for your sense of justice.
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Because you worried about my family.
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Theodore. please don't go.
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The day after tomorrow is Christmas.
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Please stay here.
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and celebrate Christmas with us.
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I'm sorry. everyone.
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I have to go.
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Thank you for everything.
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This is the last time we meet.
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Goodbye. Theodore.
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please don't go.
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After that day.
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Mom and I were haunted by the thought that whether we were right or wrong.
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when we told Tina the truth.
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but I still believe that the truth needs to be revealed.
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no matter how painful it is.
Context & Background
This animated story revolves around Tina and her friend Ella, who meet during the holiday season. As the story unfolds, Tina reveals intriguing details about a mysterious dream she had, and the unique family dynamics in her home become evident. The dialogue showcases a blend of familial relationships and humorous moments, such as misunderstandings between Tina, her parents, and Ella. It provides a rich context for practicing English speaking skills, as the characters navigate various everyday situations and emotions.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “It's good that you came here.” - A warm and welcoming phrase useful for inviting someone over.
- “What did you say?” - A common phrase to ask for repetition, ideal for improving listening skills.
- “I don't understand why.” - A useful expression to clarify confusion, often used in conversations.
- “I asked you to come here.” - This phrase emphasizes the act of inviting someone, which can be useful in various social scenarios.
- “Thank you!” - A fundamental expression of gratitude that strengthens communication.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To enhance your English speaking practice using the shadowing technique, follow these steps based on the engaging dialogue from the video:
- Listen carefully: Play the segment of the video where Tina and Ella interact. Pay attention to pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
- Repeat aloud: Use the shadow speech method by repeating what you hear immediately after the characters. This helps in mimicking their speech patterns.
- Focus on phrases: Isolate the top phrases highlighted above and practice them multiple times. Ensure you can say them fluently and confidently.
- Record yourself: Use your phone or a computer to record your attempts. Listening back to your recordings can help you pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Engage in conversation: Find a speaking partner or tutor interested in IELTS speaking practice. Use phrases from the video to create new dialogues or situational role-plays.
By consistently practicing using the shadowspeak method from this video, you can improve not just your speaking skills but also your overall fluency in English conversations. This fun, engaging content allows for a natural and enjoyable learning experience!
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.