English Listening & Fluency | Read, Listen, Speak | Little Red Riding Hood (B1 Shadowing Practice)

Looking for authentic English listening and reading practice? You have found it. I will read and discuss a classic story to boost your vocabulary, develop your fluency, and exercise your ears. Now, come inside the forest with me and get ready to explore the rich world of Little Red Riding Hood. Perfect for B1 intermediate English learners who are looking for human-created listening materials. Thumbnail image art by GenghisKait (https://bsky.app/profile/gk-art.bsky..... https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-... Get more practical English resources on my website: https://www.EnglishAlex.com Practice your listening comprehension with more videos:    • 10 Minutes of English Listening Practice      • 15 Minutes of English Listening Practice: ...   In this video: 0:00 Let's read "Little Red Riding Hood" 1:19 Little Red Riding Hood: Full Reading 9:45 Little Red Riding Hood: Reading with Vocabulary 34:23 Comprehension Test 38:47 Little Red Riding Hood: Background and Meaning Transcript: A girl, a wolf, and a sick grandmother. Sounds like a familiar story, right? In this video, you will practice your English listening with this story, you will improve your vocabulary, and by the end of the video, you will be able to tell this story confidently in English. So welcome. Take a seat in my library. Open your ears. What big ears you have. As we explore the story and history of Little Red Riding Hood. So to begin, here is what to expect in this video. One, I will read the story with no interruptions. You will see the text and be able to follow along with me. Two, I will read the story again and explain some of its vocabulary. Three, I will ask you seven comprehension questions to make sure you understood the story. And four, we will do some discussion about the history and other interesting details of Little Red Riding Hood. And now, I think we are ready to enter the forest and begin our journey to Grandma's house. Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl loved by everyone who met her, but most of all, by her grandmother. The old woman adored her so much that she made her a small red velvet hood. It suited her perfectly. And from that day on, everyone called her Little Red Riding Hood. One morning, her mother said, "I'm so happy to see you, Grandma." "Come, Little Red Riding Hood. Here's a piece of cake and a bottle of wine. Take them to your grandmother. She's sick and weak, and this will do her good. Go before it gets too hot, and remember to walk carefully. Don't stray from the path, or you might fall and break the bottle. And when you arrive, don't forget to say good morning before you peek around her room." "I'll be careful, Mother," said Little Red Riding Hood, and she promised with a smile. The grandmother lived deep in the forest, about half a league from the village. Just as Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods, a wolf appeared on the path. She didn't know what a wicked creature he was, and felt no fear at all. "Good morning, Little Red Riding Hood," said the wolf. "Good morning, Mr. Wolf," she replied politely. "Where are you going so early?" he asked. "To my grandmother's house," said the girl. "And what's that in your basket?" "Cake and wine. Grandma's been sick, so Mother sent me to cheer her up." "And where does your grandmother live?" asked the wolf. "A little farther into the woods, under the three great oak trees near the hazel bushes." "You must know it," she said. The wolf licked his lips and thought, "What a tender young thing. She'll taste even better than the old woman. I'll eat them both, but I'll have to be clever about it." He walked beside her for a bit, then said slyly, "Look how pretty the flowers are here, Little Red Riding Hood. Why not pick some for your grandmother? And listen, don't you hear how sweetly the birds are singing? You walk along so seriously, as if you were going to school when the forest is alive with joy." Little Red Riding Hood looked up and saw sunlight dancing through the trees, making the wildflowers sparkle. "Grandma would love a bouquet," she thought. "I still have plenty of time." So she stepped off the path to gather flowers. Each time she picked one, she saw another even prettier farther away, and she wandered deeper and deeper into the forest. Meanwhile, the wolf ran straight to the grandmother's house and knocked at the door. "Who's there?" called the grandmother. "It's me, Little Red Riding Hood," said the wolf sweetly. "I've brought you cake and wine." "Lift the latch," said the grandmother. "I'm too weak to get up." The wolf lifted the latch, pushed open the door, and without a word, leapt upon the old woman and swallowed her whole. Then he put on her nightgown and cap, pulled the curtains, and lay down in her bed. […]