Shadowing Practice: 8. My Family - Grade K [Heinman] - Enghlish For Kids - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi, I'm Teacher Aaron.
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Hi, I'm Teacher Aaron.
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Welcome to my story time.
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Today our story is My Family.
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Boys and girls, look at the picture.
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What can you see?
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What animals can you see?
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Hmm, yes, I can see rabbits.
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Boys and girls, how many rabbits can you see?
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Hmm, I can see one,
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two, three, four, five, six, seven.
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Seven rabbits.
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I can see seven rabbits.
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This is my mom.
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My mom likes to dig.
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Boys and girls, what is mom wearing?
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Yes, very good.
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Mom is wearing a hat.
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H-A-T, hat.
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This is my dad.
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My dad likes to bake.
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Friends, can you see something sweet?
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I can.
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I can see cookies.
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Boys and girls, how many cookies can you see?
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Yes, very good I can see one two three
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four five six yummy yummy I can see
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six yummy cookies this is my sister my sister likes to sing Boys and girls,
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look at the picture.
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What can you see?
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Super duper.
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I can see a flower.
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I can see a door.
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I can see a chair.
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And I can see a radio.
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This is my brother.
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My brother likes to paint.
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Friends, what color is the book?
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Yes, the book is red.
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Boys and girls, what color is the ball?
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Yes, very good.
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The ball is orange.
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This is my grandma.
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My grandma likes to read.
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Boys and girls, look at the trees.
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Are the trees tall or short?
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Yes, the trees are tall.
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Friends, how many trees can you see?
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I can see one, two.
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I can see two tall trees.
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This is my grandpa.
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My grandpa likes to run.
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Friends, where are the rabbits?
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Very good, boys and girls.
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The rabbits are in the park.
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This is my family.
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My family likes to eat.
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Boys and girls, can you see an orange vegetable?
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I can.
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What is it?
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Yes, it's a carrot.
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Rabbits love carrots.
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And my family loves to play.
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Potato says, I love to play too.
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Boys and girls, do you love to play?
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I think you do.
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I'm Teacher Erin.
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Thank you for reading a story with me today.
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I hope you have a wonderful day.
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I'll see you very soon.
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Take care.
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Bye for now.

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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson titled "My Family," you will have the opportunity to practice your English speaking and listening skills through the exploration of family members and their activities. Teacher Aaron uses colorful visuals and interactive questions to introduce various characters, including a mom who loves to dig and a dad who enjoys baking. As you follow along, you will learn to identify family members, describe simple actions, and enhance your vocabulary related to family and everyday activities. This lesson is perfect for children and beginner learners aiming to improve their English proficiency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Mom - a mother figure, who likes to dig
  • Dad - a father figure, who enjoys baking
  • Brother - a male sibling, who likes to paint
  • Sister - a female sibling, who enjoys singing
  • Grandma - a grandmother who likes to read
  • Grandpa - a grandfather
  • Cookies - a type of sweet treat
  • Tall - refers to height, as in trees

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this video, consider using a shadowing app that allows you to repeat Teacher Aaron's phrases. Shadowing is an effective technique where you listen to a speaker and try to imitate their speech immediately. This lesson is delivered at a relaxed pace, making it ideal for beginners. Focus on the pronunciation of key vocabulary while paying attention to tone and expression. Remember, to improve your English pronunciation, listen carefully to the way Teacher Aaron emphasizes each word.

As you watch the video, pause after each sentence to practice your English speaking. Feel free to mimic the intonation and rhythm of Teacher Aaron's speech. Utilizing a shadow speech method can help reinforce your learning, especially when you are learning English with YouTube. Over time, you will notice improvements in your spoken English and overall comprehension.

Engaging with this type of content provides an enjoyable way to practice daily conversations about family, which is an essential aspect of English communication. With dedication and consistent practice, you'll find yourself more confident in your English speaking abilities.

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.

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