Shadowing Practice: WE DIDN'T NOTICE MOM... ๐ | Learn Chores & Responsibility Words | English Story - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Lena, Leo, I'm home.
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Hi, Mom.
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Leo, can you help me bring this water bottle pack?
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Mom, not now.
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Why?
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I'm in the middle of a game.
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If I stop now, I'll lose.
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Lena, can you help me carry these vegetables to the kitchen?
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Mom, please, I'm busy right now.
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It will only take one minute.
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I'm replying to an important message.
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Okay.
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Alright. So much work left.
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Lina, can you help me fold these clothes?
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Mom, I said I'm busy.
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Okay.
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Level complete!
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Yes!
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Hello?
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I'll be late today.
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I have extra work.
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Okay.
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Did the kids help you?
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It's okay.
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I managed.
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I'm thirsty. Is that mom?
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Mom?
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Lena, why are you awake?
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I came to drink water.
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But what are you doing?
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Just finishing some work.
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You're still working?
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Yes. Since evening?
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More or less.
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Mom, it's midnight.
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I know.
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Aren't you tired?
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Very tired.
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Then why didn't you rest?
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Because tomorrow morning there will be more More work.
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Breakfast, cleaning, packing lunch, laundry.
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Mom, why didn't you ask me again?
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I did ask.
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You seemed busy.
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I was just using my phone.
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That wasn't important.
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It's okay.
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Go back to sleep.
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But you're still working alone.
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I'm used to it.
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Used to it?
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Mom, do you do this every day?
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Almost every day.
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Mom slept so late, but she's already working again.
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Good morning.
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Why are you cooking already?
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Breakfast won't make itself.
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Mom, you should rest.
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I'm fine.
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Good morning.
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Good morning, Leo.
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I'm hungry.
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Breakfast is almost ready.
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Mom!
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Mom!
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Mom!
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I'm okay.
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Mom, sit down.
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What happened?
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Dad, Mom almost fell.
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Are you feeling dizzy?
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Just a little. Since when? Since morning.
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Why didn't you say anything?
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I didn't want everyone to worry.
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Mom, you worked all night.
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All night?
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Yes.
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What, Mom?
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You didn't sleep?
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Only a little.
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This is too much.
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You're overworking yourself.
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This happened because of us.
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We ignored her.
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Kids, your mother carries so much every day.
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Sometimes we only notice when she becomes weak.
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It's okay.
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Mom, I'm sorry too.
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My silly children.
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What have I done?
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Mom needed me, and I ignored her.
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Busy, busy doing what?
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This?
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This was more important than mom?
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Mom was carrying everything alone.
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Cooking.
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Cleaning.
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Washing.
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Taking care of all of us.
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I saw only what mom did for us.
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I never saw how tired she was.
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Lena?
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Come in.
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Are you crying?
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Yes.
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I feel terrible.
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Same.
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I thought mom was always strong.
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She is strong.
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That's why we forgot she gets tired too.
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Dad was right. About what?
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We noticed only when mom became weak.
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That hurts the most.
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What do we do now?
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We change.
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Change?
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Yes, starting tomorrow.
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We help mom.
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Not tomorrow.
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Huh?
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Starting today.
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First, breakfast.
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Second, cleaning.
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Third, no burning the kitchen.
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That sounds difficult.
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Soft me. Is this enough sugar?
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That's too much.
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Oops.
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Wow.
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We did all this?
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Imagine mom doing this every day.
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Mom is amazing.
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She really is.
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What are you writing?
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Something for mom.
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Dear mom, thank you for everything you do for us.
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We are sorry we didn't understand your hard work.
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why does it smell
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so nice what good morning mom
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surprise you did all this yes together we're sorry
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mom really sorry my sweet children i never wanted thanks i only wanted you to understand.
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We do now.
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Looks like I missed something emotional.
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Family upgrade.
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I can see that.
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Mom, can we walk a little slower?
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I want to look around.
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Yes, Lena, but don't stop too often.
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It is getting late.
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I know, Mom.
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I just like watching the shops and lights.
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Mom, please wait for a moment.
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What happened, Lena?
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Why did you stop suddenly?
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Look at that dress in the window.
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It looks so beautiful.
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Mom, just imagine.
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If I wear this dress, I will look so pretty.
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It is a nice dress, Lina.
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The design looks very elegant.
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I really love the color and the style is also different.
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Mom, can we please buy it?
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I feel like I really want this dress.
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Lina, tell me one thing honestly.
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Do you need this dress right now?
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I don't need it, but I want it very much.
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You already have many dresses at home.
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Some of them are still new.
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But not like this one.
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This one feels special.
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Wanting something special is normal, but we must think before buying.
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Mom, please, just this one time.
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I will take care of it properly.
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Lena, buying is not only about liking something.
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It is about need and value.
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So you will not buy it for me?
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Not today, Lena.
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We will buy things when they are truly needed.
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Okay.
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It was really beautiful.
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The house feels so quiet now.
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I don't know why I feel like this.
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It was just a dress.
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But when I saw it, I felt so happy inside.
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It was shining in the light.
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It looked so perfect.
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If I wear that dress, everyone will look at me.
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Maybe I will look more beautiful.
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made me more confident.
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Then why did mom say no so quickly?
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Does she not understand how much I liked it?
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Maybe mom does not love me as much as I think.
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No, that is not true.
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But why does it feel like that?
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I did not ask for too many things.
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I only asked for one dress.
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Everyone else gets new things.
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Why not me?
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Maybe I am not important.
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Mom!
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Look what I bought today.
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I finally got these new shoes.
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Oh, wow, Alex.
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Those shoes look very nice.
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The design is really good.
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Yes, Mom.
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I needed them for my practice.
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My old shoes were completely worn out. That makes sense.
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Good that you bought them at the right time.
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They look really new and stylish.
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Lena, do you like them?
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They are very comfortable, too.
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Yes, they look nice.
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He got something new.
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When I asked for a dress, Mom said no. Hey, Mel.
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Lena, what are you thinking about?
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You look quiet again.
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Nothing, Mom.
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I am just sitting. Did something happen?
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You don't look happy today.
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I saw a dress today.
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I really liked it.
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Then why didn't you buy it?
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Mom said I already have many dresses.
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Oh, I see.
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You got new shoes?
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Yes, because I really needed them.
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My old shoes were not usable anymore.
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Needed.
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Maybe that is the difference.
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Lina, you are sitting very quietly today.
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Is everything okay?
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Yes, Dad, I am okay.
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You don't look okay.
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You can tell me what is on your mind.
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Dad, I saw a beautiful dress today.
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I really wanted it.
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Hmm, that sounds interesting.
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What happened then?
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I asked mom to buy it, but she said no. Did she tell you the reason?
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She said I already have many dresses.
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That sounds like a thoughtful reason.
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But dad, Alex bought new shoes today.
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Yes, I saw that.
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His old shoes were completely worn out.
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So for him it was okay, but for me it was not Lena,
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there is a small difference between the two situations What difference, Dad?
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Alex bought shoes because he needed them His old ones were not usable anymore And my dress?
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You wanted the dress because you liked it Not because you needed it There is nothing wrong with liking beautiful things.
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But we must learn when to say yes and when to wait.
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So, Mom was not wrong.
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Not at all.
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She was trying to teach you something important.
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I think I understand now.
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Good.
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Learning this at your age is very special.
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I was only thinking about what I wanted.
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And now you are thinking about what is right. That is growth.
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Lena, what are you doing?
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You look very calm today.
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I am just reading, Dad.
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I feel better now.
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I have something for you. For me?
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What is it, Dad?
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Open it and see.
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Dad, this is the same dress.
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The one I saw yesterday.
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Ah, yes.
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I went back to the shop today.
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But Dad, you said we should not buy things without need. That is true.
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But sometimes, we can also buy something to bring a smile.
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You bought it for me.
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Yes, but not because you cried. Because you understood.
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Thank you, Dad.
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I really like it.
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Lena, now tell me honestly.
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How do you feel?
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I feel happy, but also different.
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What do you mean?
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Before, I wanted the dress just because I liked it.
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And now I understand why we should wait and think.
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That is the most important part.
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And now you got the dress after learning something valuable.
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Yes, this dress feels more special now.
Context & Background
In the featured video, we dive into a relatable family scenario where Lena and Leo interact with their mother during a busy day. The children are preoccupied with their own activities, which leads to a disconnect in communication about household chores and responsibilities. This dialogue exemplifies common challenges in family dynamics and highlights the importance of cooperation and communication in everyday life. The context outlines a typical evening where responsibilities clash with personal pursuits. By understanding this situation, learners can grasp both the language used in household discussions and the broader themes of responsibility and teamwork.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Can you help me carry this?" - A polite request for assistance, useful in various contexts.
- "Iโm busy right now." - A common phrase to express a lack of availability, important in casual conversations.
- "It will only take one minute." - A phrase that emphasizes the brevity of a task, encouraging cooperation.
- "I managed." - An assertive response indicating that one has successfully handled a situation independently.
- "Why didnโt you ask me again?" - A questioning phrase that opens up communication to resolve misunderstandings.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Improving your English speaking skills using a shadowing app can significantly enhance your fluency. Follow this step-by-step guide inspired by the video's dialogue:
- Listen Thoroughly: Watch the video carefully, paying attention to the tone and emotion behind each phrase. Note how Lena and Leo express their feelings about chores and assumptions about their mother's workload.
- Repeat Out Loud: Use the shadowspeak technique. After listening to a sentence, pause the video and repeat it out loud. Focus on mimicking the intonation and pace to practice shadow speech effectively.
- Analyze the Context: Consider the relationships and the situation behind their words. Understanding context makes it easier to apply these phrases during real conversations.
- Practice with a Partner: Use the phrases in a simulated conversation. Play the role of both the children and the mother. This can enhance your IELTS speaking practice by preparing you for similar dialogue scenarios.
- Reflect and Improve: After practicing, take a moment to reflect on which phrases you found easy or challenging. Look for opportunities to incorporate these expressions into your daily life for continual English speaking practice.
By following these steps, you can build a stronger vocabulary and become more confident in your spoken English, preparing you for everyday interactions and exams alike.
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.