Shadowing Practice: Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often - Learn English Speaking with Video

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20 things we should say more often.
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Number 20.
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Thank you.
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And not just on Thanksgiving, everything.
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Number 19.
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Excuse me.
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Number 18.
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Here's a surprise corn dog that I bought you because you're my friend.
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There'll be more corn dogs and more happy people.
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This is a good idea.
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Corn dog for you.
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Corn dog for you.
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Corn dog for you.
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Number 17.
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I'm sorry.
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Number 16.
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I forgive you.
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Number 15.
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You can do it!
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But don't say it if it's something you can't do.
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Number 14.
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Another thing that we should say more often, I have barbecue sauce in my shirt too.
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Before you say something about the barbecue sauce on somebody else's shirt, take a look at the barbecue sauce on your own shirt.
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Number 13.
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Please.
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Number 12.
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Everything is going to be okay.
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Number eleven.
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Aw, you got me a corn dog too?
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You shouldn't have, buddy.
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Number ten.
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I don't know.
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I know a lot of people who need to say that.
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My sister!
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Number nine.
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You're so awesome, I named my dog after you.
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Oh, wait, wait.
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That could hurt someone's feelings.
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I mean, boat.
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I named my boat after you.
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Wait, who even had the boat?
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You're so awesome, I legally changed my name to yours.
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Wait, that's super creepy.
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Just tell people they're awesome and mean it!
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Number 8!
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Hello, person I've never met before.
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Here's a high five!
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Pshhh!
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Number 7!
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My sports team is not always the best sports team.
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It takes a big man to say that.
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Number 6!
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Nothing.
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Sometimes, that's the best thing you can say.
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Number five.
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Doesn't mean anything but it's just really funny.
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Number four.
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I disagree with you but I still like you as a person who is a human being
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and I'll treat you like that.
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Because if I didn't it would make everything bad and that's what lots of people do and it's lame.
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I need a water break, y'all.
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It's okay to disagree, but it's not okay to be mean.
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Number three, sometimes you just gotta scream.
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Waaaaaahhhhhh!
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Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
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Number two, life is tough, but so are you.
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Sometimes we all need to be reminded to keep going.
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Number one, something nice.
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Anything.
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If you can't think of anything nice to say, you're not thinking hard enough.
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So what about you?
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What do you think people should say more often?
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Leave a comment below and let's hear it!
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Oh, and I've got a bonus one for you.
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Something that we should say more often?
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Let's dance!
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Corn dog for you, corn dog for you.

Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Practicing English speaking with "Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often" is perfect for building everyday communication skills. The video uses simple, conversational language—ideal for english speaking practice—and covers phrases you’d use in real life, from apologies to compliments. Its upbeat tone and short, memorable lines make it easy to mimic, making it a great fit for the shadowing technique: repeat phrases aloud as you watch, matching the rhythm and tone. This helps improve fluency and confidence in casual settings, whether you’re talking to friends or strangers.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The video is full of practical expressions to master. Here are key ones:

  • "I disagree with you, but I still like you": This structure teaches polite disagreement, using "but" to balance differing opinions—essential for respectful conversations.
  • "Everything is going to be okay": A future continuous phrase that’s comforting and versatile, great for supporting others.
  • "You can do it!": A simple imperative with a positive tone, perfect for encouraging someone. Note the casual contraction "it's" in the follow-up: "don't say it if it's something they can't do."

These phrases are easy to integrate into daily speech, making them ideal for learn english with videos practice.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Watch out for these tricky sounds and rhythms:

  • "Corn dog": The "or" in "corn" is a long vowel sound (like "aw"), not a short "o." Many learners mispronounce it as "carn"—listen closely to the video to get it right.
  • "Barbecue sauce": The stress is on "bar" and "sauce," with a quick "be" in between. Avoid over-emphasizing "be" to keep the flow natural.
  • "AAAAH": The long "a" scream shows how intonation conveys emotion. Mimic the pitch and volume to practice expressive speaking, a key part of shadowspeak.

By focusing on these, you’ll sound more natural and confident in your English speaking.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.