Shadowing Practice: Truyện Cổ tích tiếng Anh Công chúa ngủ trong rừng - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Kids Stories Corner The Sleeping Beauty Hello guys!
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Once upon a time, there was a king and a queen who wished every day, if only we had a child.
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But no matter how much they wished, they still had no child.
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One day, the queen was bathing when a frog jumped out of the water and said to her, What you have wished for will come true.
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By the end of this year, you will have a daughter.
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The frog's prediction came true.
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The queen gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.
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The king was delighted and held a grand celebration.
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He invited all the relatives, close friends, acquaintances, and also the fairies, to come and care for and bless his child.
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At that time, there were 13 fairies in the kingdom, but the king only had 12 golden plates,
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so one fairy was not invited.
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The celebration was magnificent.
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When the feast was nearly over, the fairies came forward to bless the princess.
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The first fairy wished her virtue, the second wished her beauty, the third wished her wealth and prosperity.
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And so on, until the eleventh fairy had given their blessings.
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Just then, the 13th fairy appeared.
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She was furious about not being invited.
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She strode forward, without greeting anyone, and shouted.
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When the princess turns 15, she will prick her finger on a spindle and die.
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Without saying another word, she left the room.
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Everyone was horrified.
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But the 12th fairy, who had not yet given her blessing, stepped forward.
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Although she could not completely undo the evil curse, she could soften it.
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She said, The princess will not die, but will fall into a deep sleep for one hundred years.
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The king, hoping to protect his daughter from this fate, ordered that all spinning wheels be banned throughout the kingdom.
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All the blessings of the fairies came true.
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The princess grew up to be beautiful, virtuous, gentle, and intelligent, beloved by all who saw her.
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On the day she turned 15, the king and queen were away, and the princess was alone in the castle, wandering around.
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She explored every room until she came to a narrow spiral staircase and a small door.
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The key in the lock was rusty, but she turned it, and the door sprang open.
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Inside, there was an old woman spinning flax.
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The princess asked, Hello, what are you doing?
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The old woman nodded and replied, I am spinning.
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What is that thing that spins so quickly?
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The princess asked.
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No sooner had she touched the spindle than the curse of the 13th fairy took effect.
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She pricked her finger and immediately fell into a deep sleep.
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At that same moment, the entire castle fell into a slumber.
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The king and queen, who had just returned, fell asleep as soon as they entered the castle.
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The entire court fell asleep as well.
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Horses in the stables, dogs in the courtyard, pigeons on the roof, flies on the walls, all fell asleep.
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Even the fire in the hearth stopped flickering, and the roast meat stopped sizzling.
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The cook, who was about to scold the kitchen boy, fell asleep, letting go of his hair.
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The wind ceased to blow, and not a leaf fell from the trees.
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Around the castle, a thick hedge of thorns began to grow, becoming denser each day until the entire castle was hidden,
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and even the flag on the roof was no longer visible.
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Over the years, the legend of the beautiful sleeping princess, known as Briar Rose, spread.
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Occasionally, princes came and tried to get through the hedge, but the thorns would catch and entangle them, and they could not pass.
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Years went by, and one day, another prince came to the land.
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He heard an old man tell the story of the castle behind the hedge,
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where a beautiful princess named Briar Rose had been sleeping for a hundred years.
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The king, queen, and the entire court were also asleep.
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The old man said that many princes had tried to get through the thorns, but had been caught.
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The prince said, I am not afraid.
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I must go and see this Briar Rose.
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The old man tried to dissuade him, but the prince did not listen.
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The hundred years of the sleeping spell had just ended, and it was time for Briar Rose to awaken.
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As the prince approached the hedge, the thorns turned into large,
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beautiful flowers that parted to let him pass without harm.
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As he passed through, they closed behind him.
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In the castle courtyard, he saw the horses and dogs sleeping.
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On the roof, the pigeons were still.
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Inside, the flies on the walls.
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The cook in the kitchen with his raised hand
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and the kitchen maid still seated with the chicken in her lap were all frozen in time.
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He walked further and saw the entire court asleep.
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On their thrones, the king and queen and queen slept peacefully.
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Everything was so quiet that he could hear his own breath.
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Finally, he reached a room where Briar Rose was sleeping.
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She looked so beautiful that he could not take his eyes off her.
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He bent down and kissed her.
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As soon as his lips touched hers, Briar Rose opened her eyes and looked at him with love.
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Together, they went down the stairs.
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The king, queen, and the entire court awoke.
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The horses in the courtyard stood up and shook themselves.
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The dogs jumped up and wagged their tails.
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The pigeons on the roof flew off.
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The flies on the walls began to crawl.
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The fire in the hearth blazed up.
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The roast meat began to sizzle again.
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And the cooks slapped the kitchen boy, making him cry out, while the maid finished plucking the chicken.
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The Prince and Briar Rose had a grand wedding, and they lived happily ever after.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of "Sleeping Beauty," learning English through a captivating narrative. By watching the story unfold, you will practice your listening skills, pronunciation, and comprehension in an engaging context. The beautiful story highlights themes of patience, wisdom, and the passage of time, making it an ideal choice for improving your English language skills while enjoying a classic fairy tale. Learn English with YouTube and enhance your storytelling and conversational abilities through this delightful lesson.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • king - a male monarch who rules a kingdom
  • queen - a female monarch and the king's wife
  • curse - a spell that brings misfortune
  • blessing - a prayer or wish for good fortune
  • princess - the king's daughter
  • spindle - a tool used for spinning thread
  • sleep - a state of rest where consciousness is temporarily suspended
  • thorns - sharp points on a plant, often associated with roses

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, consider using shadow speech techniques while watching the video. As you listen to the story, repeat the sentences immediately after the narrator speaks to enhance your understanding and improve your English pronunciation. Focus on mimicking the rhythm and intonation of the storyteller, paying special attention to how emotions are conveyed through tone. The gentle pace of the narration in this video makes it a suitable resource for both beginners and intermediates aiming to shadow speak effectively.

As you practice, don't hesitate to pause the video to give yourself time to articulate the phrases clearly before resuming. This deliberate practice will help you improve your speaking confidence and fluency over time. By regularly incorporating storytelling into your English learning routine, you reinforce your vocabulary and make speaking English as natural as a fairy tale!

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.