Shadowing Practice: We Love Peppa Pig Grandpa Pig's Greenhouse #26 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'm Peppa Pig.
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This is my little brother George.
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This is Mummy Pig.
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And this is Daddy Pig.
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Peppa Pig.
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Grandpa Pig's greenhouse.
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Peppa and George are visiting Granny and Grandpa Pig.
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Hello, Grandpa!
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Hello, Peppa and George.
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George has found a ball Careful,
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George This is my greenhouse It is made out of glass Which breaks easily
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Let's throw this ball out of harm's way Oi!
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Who's throwing footballs at my greenhouse?
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Ah!
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People who live in glass houses should not throw footballs.
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You threw it first?
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It nearly smashed my greenhouse.
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Call that a greenhouse.
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It's a pile of rotten old windows.
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It's good enough for growing tomatoes.
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I'm amazed you can grow anything in that rubbish tip.
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I'll grow more than you do in your fancy glass box.
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Grandad Dog and Grandpa Pig are the very best of friends.
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Grandpa, why is your greenhouse made of glass if glass breaks easily?
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Because I grow plants in it.
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Let me show you.
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These plants like sunlight and glass lets the light in.
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Ooh, this plant smells lovely.
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Oh, that's just basil.
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Granny Pig throws the seeds in a pot and it just grows.
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Oh.
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Let me show you something that takes real skill to grow.
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My tomatoes.
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They are very small, Grandpa.
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Eat one and tell me what it tastes like.
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It tastes of.. nothing.
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Well, they're not quite ready yet.
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Hello, my little ones.
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Granny Pig!
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Could I have some tomatoes, please, Grandpa Pig?
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Er, no. I'm afraid the tomatoes aren't ready.
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Maybe in a few weeks.
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But I want to make tomato salad for lunch.
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Grandad Dog is growing tomatoes.
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Yes.
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Maybe Grandad Dog will lend us some.
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I don't think we want Grandad Dog's rusty old tomatoes?
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Coo-ee!
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Granddad dog!
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Oh, Granny Pig, lovely to see you this fine morning.
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Do you have any tomatoes we might borrow?
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Borrow?
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You can take as many tomatoes as you like.
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The tomatoes have done very well this year.
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They look a lot bigger than your tomatoes, Grandpa.
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They may be bigger, but that doesn't mean they're better.
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Peppa, would you like to taste one?
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Yes, please.
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Mmm, yummy.
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That is the best tomato I have ever tasted, ever.
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How did you grow them, Grandad Dog?
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I didn't really mean to grow them.
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I just threw some old tomato seeds down in the corner there and they grew.
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Fill your basket.
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There's too many for me to eat.
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Thank you.
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We're going to make a lovely tomato salad.
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Ah, I know a great recipe for a tomato salad.
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Lovely.
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Can you make it for us?
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The problem is, my recipe needs basil, and I haven't managed to grow any basil.
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My grandpa has lots of lovely basil.
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Really?
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Oh, yes.
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Grown heaps of the stuff.
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Let me show you.
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Very impressive.
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Tell me, what's the secret of growing basil?
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Well, it's quite tricky.
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The first thing you have to do...
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I throw some seeds in a pot and the basil grows.
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You mean it just grows by itself?
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Er...
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Yes.
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Is it lunchtime yet, Granny?
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Oh, my poor darlings, you must be starving.
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Let's make that tomato salad.
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First we slice the tomatoes, add a little splash of olive oil,
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a shake of pepper, a teeny tiny pinch of salt and finish the whole thing off with these lovely basil leaves.
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Tuck in everyone.
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Marvelous tomatoes.
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Thanks to my greenhouse.
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Beautiful basil.
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Thanks to my greenhouse.
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This is the best tomato salad in the world ever.
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Oh!

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will immerse yourself in a delightful episode featuring Peppa Pig and her family, exploring themes of gardening and friendly competition. As you listen to the dialogue, you will practice vital listening and speaking skills, perfecting your English pronunciation through the engaging storytelling format. This episode offers a chance to interact with everyday language, phrases, and vocabulary related to gardening, friendship, and family dynamics, making it an enjoyable and educational experience.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Greenhouse: A structure made of glass used to grow plants.
  • Sunlight: Natural light from the sun, which is essential for plant growth.
  • Tomatoes: A popular fruit often grown in greenhouses, known for its red color and versatile uses.
  • Basil: An aromatic herb commonly used in cooking.
  • Football: A ball sport that involves kicking a ball to score goals.
  • Rotten: Decayed or spoiled, often used to describe poor quality.
  • Skill: The ability to do something well, often gained through practice.

Practice Tips

To enhance your learning experience, utilize the shadowing technique while watching this video. Shadowing involves listening to the audio and repeating what you hear, mimicking the speed and tone of the characters. Pay attention to their pronunciation and intonation as you practice.

This episode is gentle in its pacing, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate learners alike. As you shadow speech from Peppa and Grandpa Pig, focus on clarity and rhythm, repeating sentences aloud to improve your English pronunciation.

It's also helpful to break down phrases into smaller parts. For example, start with simple sentences like "This is my greenhouse" before moving onto longer dialogues. This approach allows you to master challenging phrases efficiently, enhancing your overall fluency.

Utilizing a shadowing site or any reliable audio platform can further assist your learning by giving you the opportunity to regularly practice with new content. Make it a habit to shadow daily for a few minutes—consistency is key in improving your skills.

Embrace the playful tone of Peppa Pig as you learn. Remember, language acquisition is a journey, and engaging with fun materials like this show can make the process enjoyable.

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.