Shadowing Practice: 12 Kids vs General Knowledge Quiz - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
506 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
we've got 12 kids all competing to see who is the
2
best at general knowledge trivia the winner tonight will get 500
3
let's go round one everyone has to get one correct to
4
move on to the next round what state is this new york yes
5
which chemical element is often used to fill balloons helium i think it was you
6
what weakens superman yeah that's correct just one yep what is the name of the bird living in Antarctica
7
that does not fly penguin penguin is first over here found
8
on playgrounds what specifically is this called pea gravel pea gravel is right well done
9
which movie features the song let it go?
10
Frozen.
11
Someone in the middle here.
12
I was going to say, someone in the middle is that.
13
Including Rudolph, how many reindeer does Santa have?
14
Eight.
15
Seven.
16
No. Nine.
17
Six.
18
Nine is right.
19
Good job.
20
What is the name of this animal?
21
Swan.
22
What is the title of the person who is your father's brother?
23
Uncle.
24
Uncle is correct.
25
Found at school, what is on the wall that has a red square with a handle?
26
Exit?
27
Not exit.
28
That's a good guess.
29
Fire extinguisher?
30
It's not fire extinguisher it's close fire alarm fire alarm is right what fast food restaurant has this food
31
arby's arby's is correct good job
32
round two everyone has to get one correct to move on to the next round who is this singer
33
what word refers to a signal or time after
34
which people must remain indoors warning not a quarantine curfew curfew
35
is right good job what is the numeric value of roman numeral L?
36
50. 50 is right.
37
What type of animal can live on both water and land?
38
Amphibia.
39
What is the name of this exercise?
40
Plank.
41
Plank is right.
42
Which country shares the longest border with the U .S.?
43
Canada.
44
Canada is right.
45
What is the nickname of the fourth finger on the left
46
hand? ring finger is correct yep what does this symbol represent what organ is used for breathing lungs
47
what is the name of this animal cat no no you can have other guys panther is correct
48
round three everyone has to get one correct to move on
49
to the next round what country is this argentina argentina is correct
50
who was the first roman emperor julius it was not julia caesar julian caesar no Did anyone not guess?
51
You don't know?
52
John Caesar?
53
That is a good guess.
54
I like it.
55
Alright, we will skip it.
56
It is Augustus Caesar.
57
According to the U .S.
58
Constitution, Congress is part of which of the three branches of government?
59
Government?
60
Legislative?
61
Yeah, good job.
62
Legislative is correct.
63
I'm not studying my class.
64
Which ocean is the deepest?
65
Pacific.
66
Pacific is correct.
67
You're first.
68
Which American singer finished a record -breaking world tour in 2025?
69
Taylor Swift.
70
Taylor Swift is correct.
71
What video game is this?
72
Sawyer first.
73
She's first.
74
First.
75
What kind of animal is Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia?
76
A lion.
77
A lion is right.
78
Yep.
79
Who is the mascot of Walt Disney?
80
Mickey Mouse.
81
Mickey Mouse is correct.
82
There are 360 degrees in what shape?
83
Circle?
84
Circle is right.
85
What is the name of this candy?
86
Kit Kat?
87
Yeah, good job!
88
Round four, everyone has to get two correct to move on to the next round.
89
What is the name of this shape?
90
Hexagon.
91
Hexagon.
92
Octagon.
93
No. Nanagon.
94
No. Okay, you're gonna have another gus.
95
Decagon?
96
Decagon is correct.
97
What is the tallest mountain in North America?
98
Denali.
99
Yep, you're good.
100
What holiday is always celebrated on Thursday?
101
The King.
102
Yeah, perfect.
103
What is the official name of the ancient wonder of the world located in Egypt?
104
Pyramids.
105
Great Pyramids of Giza.
106
Yes, that's correct.
107
What Disney movie is this?
108
Brave.
109
I do a bad song what classic arcade game features a
110
yellow character yes how many sides does a trapezoid have four
111
four is correct in 1776 the u .s declared its independence
112
from what country yeah good job what brand is this who is the king of the greek gods Zeus.
113
Zeus is right.
114
What is the heaviest land animal?
115
Elephant.
116
Elephant is correct.
117
What country is this?
118
Italy.
119
Not Italy.
120
Spain.
121
Not India, not Spain.
122
You can all have another guess.
123
Ireland.
124
Ireland is correct.
125
What snack brand food are shaped like bears?
126
Teddy grams.
127
Yes, good job.
128
What is the main ingredient in ketchup?
129
Tomatoes tomatoes is correct what candy includes chocolate caramel shortbread and is packaged with two sticks
130
kit kats not kit kat snickers not snickers you guys have another guess twix twix is correct what game is this
131
we can go i think he said it just before you
132
good job good job round five everyone has to get two correct to move on to the next round
133
if you get this next question right you have to subscribe
134
what country flag is this nigeria yes what natural substance is used to make glass
135
that starts with an s okay i think it was you
136
then other than gas what liquid is needed to run a
137
car no oil oil is correct what sport has a stance called the triple threat basketball is correct what game is this
138
which branch of the military rides in submarines seal navy is
139
correct invented in 1963 the first computer mouse was made from what material leather what is correct
140
what breed of cat doesn't have fur space yeah that's correct
141
what is the name of this sport yes what is
142
the plural word of mouse mice yes there are 1 ,760 yards in what?
143
An acre.
144
No. Give me your best guess.
145
Mile.
146
Mile is correct.
147
Good job.
148
What state is this?
149
Pennsylvania.
150
Alaska.
151
I think she said it just before you did.
152
What mineral can make things float easier?
153
Helium.
154
Not helium him?
155
Salt.
156
Salt is correct.
157
In the children's book, if you give a mouse a cookie, what will he ask for?
158
Glass of milk.
159
Yeah, good job.
160
What fast food restaurant is this?
161
Wendy's.
162
Wendy's is correct.
163
Good job.
164
Round six, everyone has to get three correct to move on to the
165
next round what is the name of these bones femur femur is right what is the southernmost point of the u .s
166
texas no florida no hawaii hawaii is right well done what is the name of the famous tower in Italy
167
that leans to one side?
168
Motivated by revenge after his hand was cut off, who is the main enemy of Peter Pan?
169
What country is this?
170
China.
171
China is right.
172
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
173
Nile.
174
Nile is right over here.
175
what do you call a group of dolphins pod pod is right why do items fall to the ground
176
when you drop it gravity is right what nba team is this pacers is right queso is the spanish term Cheese.
177
Yes.
178
Cheese.
179
I was thinking stringers.
180
What do bees collect that is used...
181
Honey. To collect...
182
What is...
183
Nectar.
184
Nectar is correct.
185
What is the name of this?
186
Skateboard.
187
Longboard.
188
Longboard is right over here.
189
What Christmas movie was created by Dr. Seuss?
190
The Grinch.
191
Jail.
192
The Grinch.
193
If your lips are dry, what is the most...
194
Captain!
195
What is the name of this tool?
196
what did the ugly duckling turn out to be goose no nice duckling no
197
okay let me read it again everyone gets another guess what did the ugly duckling turn into swan Swan is correct.
198
How many states did the U .S start with?
199
Thirteen.
200
Thirteen is right.
201
What job is this?
202
Life arm.
203
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
204
This is so close.
205
What are preserved bones of extinct animals called?
206
Fossils.
207
Fossils is right.
208
What is the name of these chips?
209
Pickles.
210
No. Ruffles.
211
Ruffles is correct.
212
Good job.
213
Round seven.
214
Everyone has to get three correct to move on to the next round.
215
What city is this?
216
Paris?
217
No. New York.
218
Not New York.
219
San Francisco.
220
Not San Francisco.
221
Paris.
222
Not Paris.
223
One more guess.
224
Las Vegas.
225
Las Vegas is correct.
226
What What arcade game made you step on different arrows to maintain a rhythm?
227
Dance Dance Revolution.
228
Yes, good job.
229
What is the name of the book where you find the correct spelling and meanings of words?
230
Dictionary.
231
Dictionary is correct.
232
What Olympic sport did Alex Morgan play?
233
Javelin.
234
Not javelin.
235
Rugby.
236
Not rugby.
237
Long challenge.
238
Track?
239
Not her.
240
Gymnastics?
241
Not gymnastics.
242
Football?
243
Not football.
244
Okay, we'll skip it.
245
She played soccer.
246
What do you call an area that receives 10 inches or less of rainfall?
247
A desert.
248
Yes, each year.
249
What state has the most tornadoes?
250
Oklahoma.
251
No. Kansas?
252
No. Texas.
253
Texas is right.
254
What kind of snake is this?
255
Cobra.
256
Cobra is right.
257
Name a country that starts with the letter S.
258
Scotland.
259
What'd you say?
260
Yeah, you're right.
261
You answered first.
262
What day of the week does Labor Day always fall on?
263
Monday.
264
Monday is right.
265
Solve this math problem.
266
30. 30 is right.
267
Well done.
268
What video game franchise stars a character named Link?
269
Zelda.
270
Zelda.
271
Yes, first.
272
What birth year is Taylor Swift known for?
273
1936. What'd you say?
274
I said 1989.
275
That's right. Who is this?
276
Oscar the Grouch.
277
Yes.
278
What does B -R -B stand for?
279
Here, give her a hat.
280
How many syllables are there in the word Mississippi?
281
Four.
282
Four is right.
283
What is this called?
284
Poverstick.
285
Yes.
286
What color are rubies?
287
Red.
288
Red is correct.
289
Well done, well done.
290
Round eight, everyone has to get four correct to move on to the next round.
291
What kind of tree is this?
292
Cherry blossom.
293
Cherry blossom is correct.
294
September, April...
295
June
296
and November all have what in common 31 days 30 days
297
30 days is right who is this professional athlete Katelyn Clark
298
is right what is the name of the fairy tale character
299
who could spin straw into gold Rumpelstiltskin yeah name one of the three races in the Triple Crown bike no NASCAR.
300
Foot.
301
No. And the trackers.
302
No. Okay.
303
I'm going to give you guys a hint and then you all get another guest.
304
So the triple crown is a horse race.
305
You have to win three horse races to get a triple crown.
306
So what is one of the races called?
307
Speed.
308
Barrel.
309
Okay.
310
What is the most famous horse race in the world?
311
It's the start time.
312
People wear fancy hats.
313
Yes.
314
What's called um the kentucky derby yeah good job what color is polar bear's skin black is correct
315
what kind of nut is this pistachio is right i don't
316
know who's i was gonna say i think it was you
317
what is the name of the substance found in dairy products
318
that helps build strong bones calcium and teeth calcium is right where is big ben located london london is right
319
what is this called nail file yes in what sport would you find the terms freestyle and butterfly
320
right dance no oh swim swim is right what are these
321
dentures retainers retainers is correct The Pringles logo mascot has what on his face?
322
Mustache.
323
Mustache is right.
324
What is this called?
325
A buoy.
326
A buoy is right.
327
What animal can learn to talk?
328
Parrot.
329
Parrot is right.
330
What is the name of this hat?
331
Sobrero.
332
No. Sun hat?
333
Bucket hat.
334
Bucket hat is correct.
335
What is the name of the game traditionally played with X's and O's?
336
Tick -tock -tock.
337
What holiday is this tradition celebrated on?
338
Thanks for having me.
339
Halloween is correct.
340
What brand is this?
341
UPS.
342
UPS is correct.
343
Good job.
344
Round nine, everyone has to get four correct to move on to the next round.
345
Who is this YouTuber?
346
The American Civil War consisted of the Union versus who?
347
The Confederacy.
348
Yes.
349
Which dwarf from Snow White mixes up his words?
350
Happy?
351
No. Normal?
352
No. Grumpy?
353
I don't know.
354
You guys are really into Grumpy.
355
No, his name is Doc.
356
It's Doc.
357
Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
358
Himalayas.
359
Who is first?
360
Yippee.
361
What are these shoes used for?
362
Rutt.
363
Tactics.
364
There's one of these two.
365
Yeah.
366
What is the only U .S state that is an island?
367
Hawaii.
368
Alaska.
369
Hawaii is right.
370
What do all of these animals have in common?
371
Sloth, tortoise, and snail.
372
Slow.
373
Slow is correct.
374
What kind of plant is this?
375
Vine.
376
Vine is right.
377
He was first.
378
What day of the week does the Super Bowl take place on?
379
Sunday.
380
Sunday is right.
381
What does USPS stand for?
382
United States Postal Service.
383
Nice.
384
What is the name of this movie character?
385
Grandpa Elf?
386
Not Grandpa Elf.
387
Pop Elf?
388
Papa Elf is right.
389
What streaming platform is Stranger Things?
390
Netflix.
391
Netflix is right.
392
What country flag is this?
393
Mexico.
394
Italy?
395
Italy is right.
396
Finish this phrase.
397
The snack that blank back.
398
Smiles.
399
Smiles is right.
400
What kind of haircut is this?
401
Mullet.
402
What do you call the person that does this job?
403
A bus driver.
404
No. No. Captain is correct.
405
Good job.
406
Well done.
407
Well done.
408
Round 10.
409
Everyone has to get five correct to move on to our final round.
410
what do you call someone who can write with both hands what kind of dog is this
411
name one of the three states that are tied with the most letters no
412
can i get north dakota not north dakota you can have another guess like states alabama not alabama
413
north carolina yeah that's one of them good job
414
so it's north carolina south carolina
415
and massachusetts all have the same letters who is this youtuber
416
salesmire yes what video game became a global phenomenon involving catching
417
pocket monsters pokemon what mammal is known for having a single long tusk on their upper lip?
418
Normal.
419
He was first.
420
What is the process of water turning into vapor?
421
Evaporizing.
422
Yeah, good job.
423
Who is this video game character?
424
Prince Peter and Cheech.
425
He was first.
426
Who wrote the famous play Romeo and Juliet?
427
Shakespeare.
428
Yeah, good job.
429
What is the prefix in the word unnecessary?
430
Un.
431
Yeah, nice job.
432
What NFL team What team is this?
433
Lions.
434
No. Bangles is right.
435
What unit of measurement is abbreviated with TSP?
436
Teaspoons.
437
No. Teaspoon.
438
Teaspoon is correct.
439
What is the capital city of Japan?
440
Tokyo.
441
Tokyo is right.
442
What cereal features a mascot named Toucan Sam?
443
Froot Loops.
444
Froot Loops is right.
445
He was first.
446
Good job.
447
Good job.
448
We are down to our final two contestants duking it out
449
to see who is the best at general knowledge trivia and who is going to go home with the $500.
450
Let's go.
451
Which formula is Einstein famous for writing?
452
EMC equals E.
453
Can I say it again?
454
Sure.
455
E equals MC squared.
456
Yes.
457
I accidentally messed up.
458
What is the name of the waterfall located on the border of Canada and the U .S.?
459
Niagara Falls.
460
That is correct.
461
In gym class, what is the test called where you run back and forth?
462
Pacer test.
463
Yes, that is correct.
464
You can say it.
465
You just might risk.
466
Oh, okay.
467
So it's up to you.
468
What is the name of the book of maps that starts with an A?
469
Atlas.
470
Atlas is right.
471
What is the name of the McAllister child who is forgotten by his parents?
472
Kevin.
473
Yes.
474
In Home Alone.
475
Oh, I thought it was a real story.
476
Movie.
477
What is the name of the purple dinosaur who sang?
478
Barney.
479
Yes.
480
I'm not good at cartoons.
481
What is the name of the longest day of the year?
482
Summer solstice.
483
Yes, that is correct.
484
What substance is used to melt snow and ice?
485
Salt.
486
Salt.
487
Salt is correct.
488
What is the name of the sport played on ice with brooms?
489
Ice hockey.
490
No, and stones.
491
You can each have another guess.
492
Curling.
493
Curling is right.
494
Good job.
495
Well done.
496
Well done.
497
Great job.
498
Great job.
499
What are you going to do with your $500 prize?
500
Probably buy something that I like. Which is?
501
I don't know.
502
Maybe Hot Wheels.
503
Oh, fun.
504
Okay, great.
505
Well, good job.
506
Thanks for playing.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
B11
346 sentences
Best Of THE DESCENDANTS 3 VS AMERICAN HOUSEWIVES! Family Feud USA
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A21
6 sentences
Asking Americans Basic Trivia Questions 🧠
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
335 sentences
Animal Facts YOU Didn’t Know!
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B15
57 sentences
Meet the Teams! The Letter Challenge!
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
141 sentences
học tiếng anh qua các liveshow nhỏ|Little big shots vietfans
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B22
470 sentences
Donald Fear's Wins £1 Million! | Full Round | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A11
54 sentences
HSK 1 đề số 6
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
![10 MIN Daily Pronunciation Practice for English Learners [Challenge mode🔥]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/A1R6fw2_FaE/mqdefault.jpg)
B136
196 sentences
10 MIN Daily Pronunciation Practice for English Learners [Challenge mode🔥]
Daily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B21
254 sentences
If Squid Game Was ACTUALLY Asian
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B23
55 sentences
Friends - 50 States Challenge
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
150 sentences
Cher Reveals Who She Wouldn’t Duet with During ‘5 Second Rule’
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B22
75 sentences
Game Night - Pictionary (Guys vs Girls) ~ The Big Bang Theory ~
Daily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “12 Kids vs General Knowledge Quiz”. This video has 506 sentences and 2685 words to shadow. The speech runs for 23:40. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 130 of its 506 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mouse noun | /maʊs/ | Any mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail. |
| triple adjective | /ˈtɹɪp.əl/ | Made up of three related elements, often matching |
| caesar noun | /ˈsizɚ/ | An emperor of Ancient Rome. |
| bone noun | /boʊn/ | A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates. |
| lion noun | /ˈlaɪən/ | A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe. |
| substance noun | /ˈsʌbstəns/ | Physical matter; material. |
| swan noun | /swɑn/ | Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage. |
| mascot noun | /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ | Something thought to bring good luck. |
| finger noun | /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ | A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other… |
| uncle noun | /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ | The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent. |
| ugly adjective | /ˈʌɡli/ | Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing. |
| rugby noun | /ˈɹʌɡbi/ | A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the… |
| collect verb | /ˈkɑlɪkt/ | To gather together; amass. |
| exit noun | /ˈɛɡzət/ | An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure. |
| legislative adjective | /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ | Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cut off verb | /ˌkʌt ˈɔf/ [ˌkɐɾ ˈɔf] | To remove by cutting. |
| go round verb | To physically swirl or rotate. | |
| mess up verb | To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss. | |
| mix up verb | To mix or blend thoroughly and completely. | |
| run back verb | To take someone home by car; to give someone a lift to their house. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What is the title of the person who is your father's brother?
- I'm not studying my class.
- What do you call the person that does this job?
- Can I say it again?
- I'm not good at cartoons.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is always celebrated · are shaped · is packaged |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | person who is · someone who can |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the longest · the deepest · the tallest |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | has to get · must remain · have to subscribe |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 18 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thirteen /ˌθɝtˈtin/, leather /ˈlɛðɚ/, breathe /bɹiːð/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/, traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/, measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, extinguisher /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/, moustache /ˈmʌstæʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: legislative /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/, dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/, accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
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 mouse, triple, caesar.
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.