Shadowing Practice: We Watched Our Mysterious Neighbor... Then This Happened! | Slow English Listening (A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Moving again!
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Three times this year!
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What a hassle!
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I feel a little nervous about that mysterious new man.
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Let's hide behind this wooden fence to watch him carefully.
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Stay down.
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We don't want him to see us.
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He's pulling a huge black bag into his house.
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I see a huge moving truck over there, Leo.
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Hmm.
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Moving again.
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Three times this year.
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What a hassle.
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He looks very scary, Maya.
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Huh.
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I feel a little nervous about that mysterious new man.
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Let's hide behind this wooden fence to watch him carefully.
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He closed the door loudly.
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He seems very unapproachable.
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This quiet place.
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Perfect for my secret operations.
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We must be careful around our weird new neighbor.
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I am sure he hides some strange secrets inside his house.
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Whoa.
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Huh?
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Leo, did you hear that strange noise?
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What was it?
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Yes.
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It came from behind the house.
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Come on.
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Let's check the fence.
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Stay down.
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We don't want him to see us.
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He's pulling a huge black bag into his house.
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Oh my goodness!
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What's inside that black bag?
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Hmm, I don't know, but it looks very strange.
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Let's move closer and find out, Maya.
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We must walk quietly.
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I am opening the door slowly and carefully.
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Oh no!
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The living room light is turned on!
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Stop there, kids.
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Going out in the evening is unsafe.
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Hmm.
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Peeking into another person's yard is very impolite and wrong.
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We should always respect our neighbor's privacy and personal space.
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We are sorry.
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We just wanted to see the neighbor.
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Hmm.
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You must learn to communicate instead of guessing in the dark.
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We will visit our new neighbor with a sweet apple pie.
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Hmm.
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That pie smells amazing.
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It is a perfect welcome gift.
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Are you sure he is a good and friendly man?
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We must give him a chance to show his personality.
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Let's wait and see his real personality for ourselves.
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He still looks mysterious and serious, Dad.
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Hello.
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We baked this apple pie to welcome you here.
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Wow!
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Thank you so much!
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That is incredibly kind of you!
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Please come inside my living room and have some tea!
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Huh?
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You have a lot of big boxes in your house!
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Look, Maya!
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That is the big black bath from yesterday!
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It is full of warm clothes and cute stuffed animals.
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I collect warm clothes and blankets for homeless people here.
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I will bring these donations to the charity organization tomorrow.
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Can we help you pack all these warm clothes, Mr. Grimm? Of course.
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Having helpers makes this much faster.
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Thank you!
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I will fold the heavy jackets and put them here.
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And I will pack these cute teddy bears gently.
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You both are excellent helpers!
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Look how neat this is!
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You are doing a wonderful volunteer job for the community.
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Our neighborhood is lucky to have a generous person like you.
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Oh, we were wrong.
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You are a kind volunteer worker.
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I am sorry for thinking you were a strange man. Do not worry kids.
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It was just a funny misunderstanding.
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Understanding Here is a volunteer badge for being brave and honest Thank you very much,
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sir You are the best neighbor I Am glad we chose to communicate and solve the problem
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You must never judge a book by its cover kids Hmm a serious appearance can hide A warm and kind heart.
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Goodbye, friends.
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We will see you in our next adventure.
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Oh, no, Leo.
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We need to run faster to the school gate.
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The gate is closed now.
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It is already 8 o'clock.
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You are late today, Leo.
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I am really sorry for this, Mom.
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Wow, he is so strong and cool.
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Leo, look at the clock.
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It is 10 o'clock.
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Time for bed.
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Okay, Mommy.
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I'm going to sleep now.
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Good night, Mommy.
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Good night, Leo.
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See you tomorrow.
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Oh, please, Mommy.
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I want to watch the end.
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No, Leo.
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You must wake up early for school tomorrow.
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Everyone is sleeping right now.
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I can watch my movie again.
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Ooh, let's finish the superhero movie.
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Haha, take that bad guy.
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The superhero always wins the big fight.
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I am feeling very sleepy now.
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No, I can't sleep yet.
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I must finish this great movie.
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Finally finished.
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I'm so tired now.
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Wake up, Leo!
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It's time for school!
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I'm so sleepy, Mommy!
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Just five more minutes, please!
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Come on, Leo!
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You will be late!
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Brush, brush...
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I am so tired!
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Yummy breakfast!
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I am totally ready for a great school day!
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Eating is so hard today.
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Oh no, look at the time.
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It's very late right now.
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Ethan, please take Maya to the bus stop.
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I'll drive Leo later.
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Okay, let's go, Maya.
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Have a wonderful day, Grace and Leo.
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Bye-bye.
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See you later.
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Oh, Leo, please wake up and hurry.
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We must go now.
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Hello, sir?
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My son is late for school today.
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I'm sorry.
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Excuse me, teacher.
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May I come into the classroom, please?
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I'm sorry, because I'm late for your class today.
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It is okay, Leo, but...
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Why do you look so tired today?
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If you sleep late, you will be tired and late for school.
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Yes, teacher.
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I understand my mistake clearly now.
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Hello, Daddy.
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We are finally home from school.
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Hello, Maya.
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Wow, Leo.
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You look extremely tired.
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What happened?
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I am so exhausted, Daddy.
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I didn't sleep well last night.
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I secretly watched a superhero movie very late.
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See, Leo?
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You must sleep early to have energy.
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Sleeping late makes you tired and late for school next morning.
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I'm sorry, Mommy.
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I will sleep early tonight.
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I promise you.
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Were you ever late for school, like Leo?
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Please don't, you'll be super tired.
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Don't forget to like, share and subscribe for more stories.
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See you next time!
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Bye-bye!
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I will pack your clothes.
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Leo, come here.
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Help Daddy with the suitcase.
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Found it.
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Hiding under the sweater.
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Thank goodness.
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Mommy, here are your shoes.
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Why do you have to go?
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It is so sudden.
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It is an urgent business trip, sweetie.
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I will be back soon.
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How do you go there? By plane?
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Yes, by plane.
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It is very far.
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Mommy, are you going alone?
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You will be very lonely.
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Please take Mr. Bear with you.
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Push harder, kids.
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One, two, three.
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Click.
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We did it.
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The bag is closed.
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Passport?
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Check.
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Phone?
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Check.
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Okay, I am ready.
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I will miss you, Mommy.
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This is my lucky badge.
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It will protect you, Mommy. Be good, kids.
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Listen to Daddy.
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Bye, Mommy.
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Have a safe flight.
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Final call.
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Flight BN123 to Singapore is closing soon.
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Out of the way.
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Emergency.
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Good morning.
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Where are you flying to today?
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Singapore.
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Here is my passport.
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Are you checking any bags?
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Yes, just one suitcase.
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Do you have any batteries or a charger in your bag?
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No, I do not.
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There are only clothes inside the suitcase.
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Oh dear.
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The limit is 20 kilograms.
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Your bag is 25 kilograms.
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It is too heavy.
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That is strange.
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I only packed clothes.
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Why is it so heavy?
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Let me check.
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Oh my gosh!
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Mr. Bear?
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And toy cars?
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Oops!
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I think Leo wanted you to have friends.
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Ethan, please take them home.
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I am here for work, not to play.
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Okay.
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Come here, Mr. Bear.
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19.5 kilograms!
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Perfect!
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Here is your boarding pass pass.
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Thank you.
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Ethan, take care of the kids.
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Eat dinner on time.
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And please, no mess in the house.
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No mess.
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I promise.
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Bye, honey.
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Bye.
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Love you.
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Please take off your coats and belts.
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Put them in the tray.
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Yes, ma'am.
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I travel a lot.
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I know the rules.
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This will be smooth
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and easy no problem at all ma'am stop right there step
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back please what why I don't have anything no keys
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no coins let me see what is this hiding here a
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sheriff badge are you a cowboy ma'am oh my goodness it
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is from Leo my son put it there it is his lucky thing to keep me safe
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that is very sweet
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but next time please put it in the tray you are
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clear to go thank you I will tell him welcome aboard
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may I see your boarding pass here you are excuse me
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where is seat 15 a it is down the aisle on your right side thank you Excuse me, miss.
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It is a little cold.
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Could I have a blanket and a pillow, please?
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Certainly.
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Here is your blanket, ma'am.
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Enjoy your flight.
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Thank you very much.
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Finally, peace and quiet.
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Lunch is served, ma'am.
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Would you like chicken pasta or beef rice?
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Hmm.
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What comes with the chicken pasta?
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It comes with a fresh salad and a fruit tart.
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Sounds delicious.
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I will have the chicken pasta, please.
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And would you like something to drink?
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Tea, coffee, or juice?
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Can I have a cup of hot black coffee?
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No sugar, please.
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Mmm, let me try.
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Wow, the sauce tastes very good.
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And the chicken is very soft.
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And the coffee, ah, it is warm and it smells very good.
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It wakes me up right away.
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Traveling is stressful, but the service here is excellent.
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I love it.
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Passport, please.
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What is the purpose of your visit?
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Business.
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I have a meeting here.
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How long will you stay?
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Just three days welcome to Singapore flight VN one two three carousel number four Okay,
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ah There is my bag Do you have anything to declare alcohol cigarettes?
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No, sir, I have nothing to declare officer Hello, ma'am. Where to?
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Grand Hotel, please.
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Here is the address.
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Excuse me, could you please use the meter?
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Sure, no problem.
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Thank you.
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How long does it take to the hotel?
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About 20 minutes, ma'am.
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Home sweet hotel.
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Finally!
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This bed is so soft and comfortable.
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My back needs this.
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Time to check on my family.
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Hello, family.
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I arrived safely.
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The hotel is very nice.
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Hi, honey.
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We miss you already.
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Mommy, where are you?
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Did you keep the badge safe, Mom?
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Hi everyone, I am at the hotel.
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I arrived safely.
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And look Leo, it is right here.
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No bad guys caught me.
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Are you guys okay?
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Everything is great here.
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Uh...
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We are, uh, cooking.
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Daddy burned the eggs.
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The kitchen is smoky.
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Oh Ethan, I knew it.
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Don't cook anymore.
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Order a pizza for the kids large size pepperoni We love mommy Roger that pizza time
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Good night my love be good Daddy where is mommy?
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Why is she so late is that her no?
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No, just a tall lady.
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She is coming soon.
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Hello everyone.
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Do you often go on sudden business trips like Grace?
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Remember to prepare carefully.
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Check your bags and documents for a safe and smooth trip.
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Surprise!
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I am home!
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Yeah!
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Mommy!
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Welcome back, honey.
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Phew!
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The trip was very busy and tiring.
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But it was also an interesting experience.
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Let's go home!
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If you like our story today, please like and share this video.
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And don't forget to subscribe to watch more fun videos Bye-bye.
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See you next time Wow What a great experience?
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Look at the mountains They are so high Wow this flower field is so amazing
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And that one looks like a big turtle!
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Wow!
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We are finally in Vietnam!
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Yay!
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Let's start our new trip!
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This trip will be so fun!
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I watched many reviews reviews.
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Vietnam is really beautiful.
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I can't wait to see the beautiful places here, Mom.
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Are you ready, everyone?
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Let's go!
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Vietnam, here we come!
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Yay!
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First, we will go to the capital, Hanoi.
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Welcome to Hanoi Old Quarter.
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This place has a long history.
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The old houses are very beautiful and special.
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And hidden in these streets is a famous place on the internet.
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Follow me.
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Wow!
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There's a train track right next to the cafe!
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It's amazing!
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Sit still and stay safe, kids.
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The train is coming!
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Wow!
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What a great experience!
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Let's take a photo, everyone!
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Say cheese!
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Cheese!
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Yay!
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Now, let's go to Ha Giang, everyone!
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This is the Ha Giang Loop, one of the most famous scenic routes in Vietnam.
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Look out the window, kids!
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We are driving on the famous Ma Pi Leng Pass.
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Look at the mountains!
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They are so high!
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Wow!
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It looks like a painting! So beautiful!
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We are so high!
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And the clouds are so close!
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Aha!
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Here we are!
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This is Sumla Valley.
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Look at the beautiful flowers and those cute little houses.
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Wow!
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This flower field is so amazing!
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Yay!
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Let's go!
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Hey, wait for us!
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And this is Lung Koof Flag Tower.
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And this is Lung Koof Flag Tower.
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This is a symbol of Vietnam's pride.
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It is at the top of the country.
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Wow, it's huge!
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The red flag and yellow star are so beautiful!
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Next, we go to Ha Long Bay.
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It is a famous bay with thousands of stone islands.
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Wow!
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Look at the green islands on the water, kids.
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Look at those two rocks.
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They look like two birds.
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And that one looks like a big turtle.
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The wind on the boat is so cool and fresh and fresh.
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Wow!
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This place is so beautiful!
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This is President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, kids.
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It's a very special place in Vietnam.
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It is so big and quiet!
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I love this place, Mom!
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Yes!
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We will visit the mausoleum before we go home, okay?
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Yes!
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This is the best trip ever!
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Vietnam is so beautiful and exciting!
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That's right!
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Have you ever been to Vietnam?
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What is your favorite place?
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Tell us below!
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If you like our video today, please like, share and subscribe!
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Now, let's go inside and explore.
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Bye-bye!
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See you next time!
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Welcome to the studio!
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Are you ready?
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Yes, here's my heart pose.
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Wow, the lights are so bright!
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Let's go to the dance room.
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Oh boy, the music is very fast!
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Whoa!
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I can't stand up anymore!
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Wow!
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The building is so big!
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Mom, do we really have tickets to visit this place?
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That's right, Leo.
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We're so lucky to get these from the Korean Palace yesterday.
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Hello, family!
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Welcome!
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This is one of the top entertainment companies.
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Today your family will have a special tour.
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And Leo, Maya, you'll be our one day trainees.
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Yay!
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We'll be idols!
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Whoa!
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Wow, everyone is so busy here.
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This is our trophy room.
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Look at all these awards.
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Ooh, look at all the gold cups!
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Wow, these plates are so shiny and beautiful!
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Kids, look inside the dance room!
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1, 2, 3, 4, keep going fast!
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Yeah, here is the practice room!
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Our idols train here every day!
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Wow, they are sweating so much!
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Yes, being an idol is very hard work!
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Here is our photo studio!
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We will experience taking photos and posing before the lights like an idol.
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Let's try!
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Welcome to the studio!
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Are you ready?
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Yes!
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Here's my heart pose!
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That is very beautiful, Maya!
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Wait for me!
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It is my turn!
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Look!
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I am a strong superhero!
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Aha!
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Great job Maya and Leo you both look amazing Wow the lights are so bright I'm a little dizzy.
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Are you okay Leo?
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I Am okay mom.
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It's fun Great poses now.
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Let's go to the dance room.
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Yes, let's go.
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Let's go Are you ready?
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Let's dance and follow me!
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Wow!
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This dance is so much fun!
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Yeah!
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Watch my hands.
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Pose exactly like this.
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Oh boy!
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The music is very fast!
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Come on!
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Move faster with more power!
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I am strong.
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I can do this.
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Phew!
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I am sweating so much now.
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My legs are so tired.
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Oh, no. My head is spinning again.
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Whoa.
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I can't stand up anymore.
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Being an idol is too hard.
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Oh my darling, are you okay?
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Here, drink some water, Leo.
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I'm so tired.
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Being an idol is very hard.
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Yes, they work so hard every day.
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Yes, Leo, to shine like a star, you must work hard and sweat a lot.
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You did a great job today.
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Hey, here are your trainee badges.
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See, to become a famous idol, you must train a lot and work very hard.
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That's right, but it is very fun.
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We will try hard to be idols.
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I believe you can do it.
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Let's work hard together.
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No job is easy.
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If you like today's video, please like, share, and subscribe.
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Bye-bye.
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I take half, you take half, Leo.
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No way!
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I really love cupcakes.
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I want a whole one.
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Safe here.
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No one can take my cupcake.
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Time for my delicious cupcake.
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Huh?
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What is that?
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Ew!
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Ants, go away!
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Get out of here!
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Wow!
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Perfect cupcakes for everyone!
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Oh!
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The delivery man is here!
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Coming!
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I'm coming!
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Ooh!
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Strawberry cupcakes!
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They look so good!
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Shhh!
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A secret just for me!
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Hmm.
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Stay here.
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I will eat you later.
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One, two, three, four?
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That's weird.
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Did I make a mistake?
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I thought I made five.
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Huh?
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I wanted to give one to Aunt Sarah's baby.
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Hmm, but we don't have enough.
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It's okay.
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We can make more next time.
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Wait!
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Let's give one to the baby.
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Leo and I can share.
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I take half.
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You take half, Leo.
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No way!
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I really love cupcakes.
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I want a whole one.
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Leo, sharing is a kind thing to do a kind thing to do.
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No, it's mine.
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I will eat it in my room.
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Hmm.
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Aha!
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Hmm, where is a good place?
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Safe here.
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No one can take my cupcake.
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Tonight, I will eat it!
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It will be so yummy!
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Hmm.
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Oh, my tummy is so hungry!
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I will be right back, Maya!
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Huh?
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My secret cupcake is waiting!
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Time for my delicious cupcake!
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Huh?
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What is that?
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Eww!
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Ants!
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Go away!
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Get out of here!
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Eww!
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Hmm...
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I wanted it all.
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Now I have nothing.
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My cupcake is gone.
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Maya?
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Leo?
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Why are you crying?
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The ants ate my cupcake.
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I am so sad.
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Oh.
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Look, Leo.
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I didn't eat my cupcake yet.
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We can eat it together.
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Let's share.
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Hmm.
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Don't cry.
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Here, take this.
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But it's your cupcake, Maya.
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A small piece is better when we eat together.
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Hmm.
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Hmm.
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I didn't share with you.
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I'm sorry.
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It's okay.
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We all want to keep our favorite things.
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But sharing is very fun, too.
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That's right!
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Sharing makes everyone happy.
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And the food tastes better, too!
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Wait!
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Aunt Sarah's baby!
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Mom, I took this in the morning.
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I hid it.
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But now I want to share.
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Let's give it to the baby.
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You made a mistake, but you fixed it.
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I am so proud of you, Leo.
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Yes.
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Sharing brings the biggest joy.
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Do you share your treats with your friends?
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Tell us below.
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And please, subscribe to our channel.
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See you next time.
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Bye-bye.
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I got a bad grade on my math test today.
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Maya, you really need to pay attention and try harder next time.
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Can I have a new coloring set, please?
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Not today, Maya.
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You need to focus on your math right now.
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Mommy, can we please have pizza for dinner tonight? Of course.
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Pizza is a great idea.
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You only care about Leo.
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You love him more than me.
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Wow, this is so nice.
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Who is in this picture, Leo?
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It is our family.
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Look, this is me.
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Oh, my sweet boy.
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Your picture is very good.
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We love it.
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Hi, Mommy.
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Hi, Daddy.
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Hi, dear.
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What do you have behind your back?
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I got a bad grade on my math test today.
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Oh, Maya, let me see this.
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We studied this yesterday.
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You were too fast and made mistakes.
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Maya, you really need to pay attention and try harder next time.
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I know.
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I'm sorry.
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Mommy, can we please have pizza for dinner tonight? Of course!
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Pizza is a great idea!
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Mommy, Daddy, Leo gets pizza.
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Can I have a new coloring set, please?
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Not today, Maya.
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You need to focus on your math right now.
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No new toys yet.
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Let's fix that math grade first, okay?
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Then we can talk about it.
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But.. that's just not fair.
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Hmm.. dinner is.. ready!
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Dig in everyone!
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Yay!
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Yummy pizza!
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Look, Maya!
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It's so good!
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Stop it, Leo!
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Just leave me alone!
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Why are you so mad?
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Maya! That is not nice!
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Don't yell at your brother!
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It's just not fair!
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You always say yes to Leo!
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You buy him pizza, but I get nothing!
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You only care about Leo.
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You love him more than me.
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I hate this.
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Oh, Ethan.
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We made a big mistake.
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She thinks we do not love her.
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You're right.
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We need to go talk to her.
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Maya, sweetheart, can we come in?
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Please leave me alone.
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Just go eat with your Leo.
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I know you are sad, my darling.
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But please listen to a short story.
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Huh?
693
Once, a gardener had a tiny sunflower and a big rose bush.
694
The tiny sunflower is just a baby plant.
695
It only needs water to grow.
696
That's like Leo, but the big rose is ready to bloom.
697
It must be trimmed carefully to have beautiful flowers.
698
That's like you!
699
The gardener didn't cut the rose because he was mad at it.
700
He did it to make it the most beautiful flower.
701
We push you because we know how amazing you are.
702
We love you so much, Maya.
703
Just as much as Leo.
704
I'm sorry, Maya.
705
Here, have my pizza.
706
Thank you, Leo.
707
I'm sorry I yelled at you.
708
Parents, children understand love in simple ways. Be careful!
709
When your kids feel sad, please don't yell.
710
Talk slowly and explain that they are always loved.
711
Friends, have you ever felt like me?
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Sending you a big hug!
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Always believe in your parents' love.
714
Please like and share our story.
715
And don't forget to subscribe!
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Bye-bye!
717
See you next time!
718
to dad after the game?
719
After that, she avoided me and said nothing.
720
We clean every week and I am so tired of it.
721
You know, Leo, cleaning helps us move, relax, and stay healthy.
722
Maya, come help me check this drawer too.
723
There's so many old things in here.
724
Hey, Maya, what's this old book?
725
I think this album has been here for years.
726
Wait, is that Mom and Dad in college?
727
They looked so young and different back then.
728
Mom, Dad, come look at this old album.
729
Huh?
730
Oh, my.
731
I haven't seen this in a long time.
732
You studied together when you were this young?
733
Yes, those were our college days together.
734
Dad, your hair looked funny in this photo.
735
Wow, this wedding picture looks so beautiful.
736
I can almost see Mom walking into the hall.
737
Dad was nervous and happy there.
738
You two are making us blush right now.
739
Those memories still feel special to me.
740
I want to know how dad met our mother.
741
Me too.
742
Go to the next page, Maya.
743
Mom, who is the girl standing with you here?
744
That was my best friend back then.
745
Your dad once liked my best friend by mistake.
746
No, no, your mom is just kidding.
747
That was just a locker mistake.
748
How can someone mix up a locker like that?
749
I thought that locker belonged to your mom.
750
I was only taking a notebook for my friend.
751
Look, I even kept Ethan's letter here.
752
Hey, hey, don't let the kids read that letter.
753
Oh, let them see how sweet he was.
754
I think this letter will sound very romantic.
755
Dad, your handwriting is so messy.
756
Hey, don't laugh.
757
I tried my best.
758
Dad, you were on a baseball team too?
759
Yes, and that story made me very jealous once.
760
A girl confessed to Dad after the game?
761
I was upset, so I just left without saying anything.
762
After that, she avoided me and said nothing.
763
I didn't know how to fix it.
764
One day, as I was passing by a baseball field, a baseball nearly hit me!
765
He jumped in fast and stopped the ball for me. Are you okay?
766
Please tell me you are fine.
767
That was when I couldn't stay angry anymore.
768
Oh, that was funny, but also really sweet.
769
Real love can be awkward, but still very true.
770
Thank you for loving each other and making our family.
771
That means a lot to hear from both of you.
772
We are thankful for this happy family, too.
773
Old memories can make today feel even warmer.
774
Love starts small, messy, and sometimes very funny.
775
But care and honesty can make it grow strong.
776
Did you ever find a funny old family photo?
777
Please tell us below.
778
I hope everyone can hear their parents' stories from when they were young, like we did today.
779
Now, goodbye and see you next time.
Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
This video is a goldmine for shadow speech practice, offering a relatable, everyday scenario—curious kids observing a new neighbor—that mirrors real-life conversations. The slow, clear delivery makes it easy to follow, while the natural dialogue (filled with exclamations, questions, and casual remarks) helps you master conversational flow. Using videos like this to learn English with videos builds confidence in understanding and reproducing spoken English, as you mimic tone, pauses, and emphasis. It’s perfect for honing listening and speaking skills simultaneously, whether you use a shadowing app or practice manually.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The dialogue is packed with practical structures. Here are key ones to focus on:
- Present continuous for actions in progress: "He's pulling a huge black bag into his house." This tense is used to describe ongoing actions, a common feature of real-time observations.
- Modal verbs for advice/obligation: "We must be careful," "We should always respect." Modals like "must" and "should" are essential for giving or receiving guidance, a frequent part of daily interactions.
- Casual exclamations: "Oh my goodness!" "Whoa." These phrases add emotion to speech, making your conversations sound more natural and engaging.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Watch out for these tricky sounds and words:
- "Hassle": The "ss" sound is sharp—avoid softening it to "z." Practice saying "What a hassle" to get the rhythm right.
- "Unapproachable": The stress falls on the third syllable: "un-ap-PROACH-a-ble." Misplacing stress can make the word hard to understand.
- Contractions: "I'm" (from "I am") and "don't" (from "do not") are spoken quickly. Listen closely to how they blend into the sentence to avoid pausing between words.
Using shadow speak techniques—repeating lines immediately after the speaker—can help you nail these nuances. Pause the video, mimic the pronunciation, and compare your version to the original for best results.
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.