Shadowing Practice: Unit 12 Halloween - Story 1: "Halloween Costumes" by Alyssa Liang - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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It's story time!
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Halloween Costumes by Alisa Leung Halloween is here.
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Please help me find something fun to wear.
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What do you think of this costume?
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I can be a ghost.
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No, I don't like it.
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It's too big.
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What do you think of this costume?
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I can be a pirate.
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No, I don't like it.
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It's too small.
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What do you think of this costume?
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I can be a fairy.
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No, I don't like it.
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It's too girly.
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What do you think of this costume?
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I can be a monster.
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No, I don't like it.
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It's too scary.
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What do you think of this costume?
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I can be a witch.
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No, I don't like it.
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It's too spooky.
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What do you think of this costume?
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I can be a cowboy.
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No, I don't like it.
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It's too simple.
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What do you think of this costume?
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I can be a scarecrow.
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Yes, I like it.
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It's funny.
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Let's read.
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Costumes.
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Ghost.
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Pirate.
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Fairy.
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Monster.
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Witch.
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Cowboy.
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Scarecrow.
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Let's do the activities.
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Activity 1.
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Color the pictures.
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Say the name of each picture.
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Ghost, pirate, fairy, monster, witch, cowboy, scarecrow.
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Activity 2.
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Timmy helps Ben find a fun costume to wear for the Halloween party.
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Trace the path to find out which one he picks.
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Timmy doesn't like ghosts.
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He doesn't like pirates.
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He doesn't like monsters.
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He doesn't like fairies.
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He doesn't like witches.
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He doesn't like cowboys.
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He likes the scarecrow.
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Activity 3.
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Color the costume Timmy likes.
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Why does he like it?
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Why doesn't he like the others?
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Timmy likes the scarecrow costume because it's funny.
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The ghost costume is too big.
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The pirate costume is too small.
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The fairy costume is too girly.
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The cowboy costume is too simple.
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The monster costume is too scary.
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The witch costume is too spooky.
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Activity 4.
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Letters D and D.
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Say the name of the letter and its sound.
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D, D.
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Color the dolls with the letters D and D.
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Trace the letters D and D.
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Activity 5.
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Test your understanding of the story.
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What has Ben dressed up as in each picture?
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What does Timmy think of each costume?
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Ben is dressed up as a ghost.
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Timmy doesn't like it because it's too big.
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Ben is dressed up as a pirate.
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Timmy doesn't like it because it's too small.
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Ben is dressed up as a fairy.
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Timmy doesn't like it because it's too girly.
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Ben is dressed up as a monster.
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Timmy doesn't like it because it's too scary.
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Ben is dressed up as a witch.
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Timmy doesn't like it because it's too spooky.
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Ben is dressed up as a cowboy.
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Timmy doesn't like it because it's too simple.
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Ben is dressed up as a scarecrow.
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Timmy likes it because it's funny you

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking English using engaging content like the video "Halloween Costumes" by Alyssa Liang allows learners to immerse themselves in a fun context. Halloween is not only a popular celebration but also provides a rich vocabulary set related to costumes, preferences, and emotions. As you listen and shadow Alyssa, you will improve your fluency and pronunciation while learning how to express likes and dislikes effectively. This video is especially beneficial for beginners and intermediate learners who want to enhance their conversational skills, as it introduces practical language use in everyday situations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, key grammatical structures and expressions effectively demonstrate how to convey preferences. Here are some notable examples:

  • Asking for Opinions: "What do you think of this costume?" This phrase is a useful template for initiating discussions about choices and preferences.
  • Expressing Likes and Dislikes: "I don't like it." This structure allows learners to articulate their opinions clearly, a vital skill in any conversation.
  • Comparative Language: "It's too big." or "It's too small." Using adjectives in this way helps in comparing and contrasting different options, enhancing vocabulary while practicing speaking.
  • Simple Affirmation: "Yes, I like it." This response is an excellent example of how to succinctly agree, which is a crucial aspect of sustaining discussions.

By integrating these structures into your speaking practice, you will become more comfortable expressing opinions in English.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While shadowing the video, you may encounter some words that can be tricky to pronounce. Here are a few to watch out for:

  • Costume: Many learners struggle with the pronunciation of this word, often misplacing the syllable stress. Practice saying it as cos-tume with a clearer emphasis on the first syllable.
  • Scarecrow: This compound word may sound unusual at first. Start with scare, then add crow smoothly, ensuring you blend the sounds.
  • Pirate: The initial sound can be tricky for some learners. Practice the hard 'p' sound and emphasize the second syllable to sound natural: pi-rate.

Incorporating the shadowing technique using this video will sharpen your pronunciation skills as you practice mimicking Alyssa's speech patterns. Utilizing resources like a shadowing site can further help reinforce these patterns, making your speaking more fluent and confident.

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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