This is a 10-minute shadowing exercise where I’ll read the story three times.

First, just relax and listen. Let your brain absorb the sounds naturally.

Second, repeat after me sentence by sentence, focusing on copying the stress, rhythm, and linking.

Finally, we’ll read it together in full shadowing — it may feel challenging, but it’s one of the fastest ways to build confidence and a natural accent.

The PDF includes the full story, phonetic transcription, pronunciation tips, linking and stress guidance, plus key vocabulary.