Shadowing Practice: Why We Should Wait Our Turn - Bella Waits Her Turn - Schooling Online Lesson Preview - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Wheeeee! calls Bay as he rides around the backyard on the new bike.
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I want a turn now, yells Bella.
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But it's my turn, Bay shouts back.
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Bay and Bella love their shiny new bike.
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But there's a problem.
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They have to share it.
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Tweet!
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Too much noise! squawks Peppy
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Bae! yells Bella It should have been my turn already You've
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had the bike for ages She points to the time shown on TikTok But Bae isn't listening Bella huffs Peppy,
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what should I do?
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Bay won't let me play with the bike.
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We're supposed to be sharing.
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Why don't you ask TikTok for help, cheeps Peppy.
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Bella taps TikTok twice.
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TikTok, I have a problem.
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I want to have my turn on the bike, but Bay isn't letting me.
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What should I do?
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TikTok lights up.
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Bella, you have four choices You can scream loudly at Bay
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You can push Bay off the bike You can wait
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and play with another toy Or you can ask Bay nicely Tick -tock explains Bella thinks,
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choose before she blinks What if I scream loudly at Bay?
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Wonders Bella Maybe Bay will listen I don't know,
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Bella Reasons Peppy You tried shouting before And that didn't work Besides,
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screaming just makes Other people not want to listen to you It makes everyone more upset it.
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Well, I could push Bay off the bike.
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Then I'd finally get my turn.
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But that could hurt him, Bella murmurs.
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And it would get me in trouble too.
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Then I wouldn't get a turn on the bike at all.
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What if you wait and play with another toy?
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Suggests Peppy.
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Then you You can still have fun while you wait for Bae to finish, instead of just sitting around.
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I guess, sighs Bella, but I don't really want to play with another toy.
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I want to ride the new bike, she cries.
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Maybe I could ask Bae nicely instead, Bella realises.
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That might work, Peppy twitters.
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They might listen if you speak calmly instead of yelling.
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What should Bella do?
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You should help her too.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Why We Should Wait Our Turn - Bella Waits Her Turn - Schooling Online Lesson Preview”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Bella, Bay, bike, Peppy, Tiktok. This video has 41 sentences and 349 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:15. The speaker talks slowly, about 107 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| scream verb | /skɹiːm/ | To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek. |
| yell verb | /jɛl/ | To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement. |
| nicely adverb | /ˈnaɪs.li/ | Precisely; with fine discernment or judgement. |
| shout verb | /ʃaʊt/ | To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc. |
| loudly adverb | /ˈlaʊdli/ | In a loud manner; at a high volume. |
| realise verb | Non-Oxford British standard spelling of realize. | |
| tweet noun | /ˈtwiːt/ | The sound of a bird; any short high-pitched sound or whistle. |
| 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… |
| backyard noun | /bækˈjɑːd/ | A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence. |
| blink verb | /ˈblɪŋk/ | To close and reopen both eyes quickly. |
| calmly adverb | /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ | In a calm manner; coolly. |
| cheep verb | /t͡ʃiːp/ | Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds. |
| huff verb | /hʌf/ | To breathe heavily. |
| murmur noun | /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ | Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water. |
| squawk noun | /skwɔːk/ | A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| light up verb | To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. |
| sit around verb | To spend time sitting idly, not doing anything important. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Bay won't let me play with the bike.
- We're supposed to be sharing.
- What should I do?
- Then I'd finally get my turn.
- What if you wait and play with another toy?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I do · should Bella do · should help |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might work · might listen |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | isn't listening · isn't letting |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't let · will listen |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, isn't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 scream, yell, nicely.
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.