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Bird and Kip.
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Agent Kip.
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Episode 1.
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Movie Night.
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A crowd was in the park.
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People were watching a big screen.
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Bird clapped.
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It's movie night in the park!
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Bird and Kip sat on a branch.
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They watched the movie.
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A spy was driving a fast car.
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I love spies, Kip whispered.
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The spy got a call.
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Hello?
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Agent Della, someone said.
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Evil villains have a secret plan.
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I'll stop them, Agent Della said.
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Agent Della sneaked.
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She peeked.
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Suddenly, Agent Della heard footsteps.
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Oh no!
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Kip whispered.
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Someone's coming!
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Shh!
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Bird said.
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Agent Della quickly hid.
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A man walked by.
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The man didn't see Agent Della.
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Phew!
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Agent Della said.
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Phew!
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Kip said.
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The villain set a trap for Agent Della She fell into a hole Agent Della used a rope to escape Finally,
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Agent Della caught the villains Kip grinned I want to be a spy
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Bird and Kip Agent Kip Episode 2 Kip the Spy
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Kip peeked out of his den He looked around Then he sneaked across the grass.
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Bird flew over.
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Kip quickly hid behind a shrub.
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Hey, Kip!
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Bird said.
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Shh!
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Kip said.
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Pretend I'm not here!
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Bird laughed.
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What are you doing?
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I'm a spy, Kip said.
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I'm looking for villains.
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Bird rubbed her chin. Did you find any?
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Not yet, Kip said.
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Good luck Kip bird flew away Kip sneaked
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and peeked frog was hopping duck was swimming mouse was eating a flower
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Kip sighed nobody has a secret plan I can't
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be a spy suddenly Kip saw something
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strange mr. crow landed near squirrel squirrel went closer mr.
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crow looked around then he whispered something to squirrel what is mr. crow saying kip thought squirrel
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and mr. crow grinned then they ran off Kip gasped.
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A secret plan!
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Bird and Kip.
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Agent Kip.
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Episode 3.
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The Secret Plan.
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Squirrel and Mr. Crow had a secret plan.
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Kip watched them.
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Mr. Crow and Squirrel wrapped a box.
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What is in that box?
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Kip thought.
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Squirrel tied acorns to a string.
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Kip gasped.
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That's a trap.
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I'll need a rope to escape from it.
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Kip hurried home for rope.
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Hey, Kip!
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Bird said.
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I can't talk now, Kip said.
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Mr. Crow and Swirl have a secret plan.
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I must stop them.
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Bird laughed.
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Go check your mail, Kip.
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Kip got his mail.
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He saw a letter from Mr. Crow.
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Uh-oh.
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Kip gulped.
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Mr. Crow knows I'm a spy Bird laughed again Open it Kip read the letter
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It's an invitation, he said Mr. Crow is having a party Kip sighed Do you know what this means?
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You're not a spy?
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Bird said.
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No. Kip said.
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It's party time!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Toddler learning videos”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: kip, bird, Agent, Della, crow. This video has 88 sentences and 443 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:35. The speaker talks slowly, about 67 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 61% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| crow noun | /kɹoʊ/ | A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call. |
| squirrel noun | /ˈskwɪ.ɹ(ə)l/ | Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae. |
| villain noun | /ˈvɪl.ən/ | A vile, wicked person. |
| rope noun | /ɹoʊp/ | Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line. |
| sneak verb | /sniːk/ | To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen. |
| whisper verb | /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ | To speak softly or under one's breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration of the… |
| peek verb | /piːk/ | To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep. |
| trap noun | /tɹæp/ | A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body. |
| sigh verb | /saɪ/ | To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary… |
| litter noun | /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ | Straw, grass, and similar loose material used as bedding for people or animals. |
| grin noun | /ɡɹɪn/ | A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth. |
| flower noun | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens… |
| hop noun | /hɒp/ | A plant of species Humulus lupulus, native to northern Europe, female flowers of which are used to flavour many types of beer during brewing. |
| string noun | /stɹɪŋ/ | A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together. |
| grass noun | /ɡɹɑːs/ | Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look around verb | To inspect a building or area. |
| hide behind verb | To use someone or something as a shield in order to avoid taking responsibility for something; to avoid attention by using someone or something as a shield. |
| run off verb | To flee or depart quickly. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What are you doing?
- Did you find any?
- I'll need a rope to escape from it.
- You're not a spy?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were watching · was driving · was hopping |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are you doing · I'm looking · is having |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll stop · I'll need |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, shrub /ˈʃɹʌb/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like crow, squirrel, villain.
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.