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Welcome to the World of Wonders for Kids.
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Hello kids!
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Today we're going to learn about action words.
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Action words tell us what someone is doing.
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Like when you run, jump, play, or eat.
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Get ready to move, learn, and have fun as we explore 20 action words we use every day.
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Let's go!
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fast using your legs.
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People run when they play sports, chase their friends or exercise.
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Next is jump.
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Jumping is when you push your body off the ground using your legs.
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We jump when we are excited, playing or trying to reach something high.
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Then there's walk.
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Walking means moving using your feet at a normal speed.
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We walk when we go to school, take a stroll in the park, or move around the house.
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After that, we have eat.
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Eating is when we take food into our mouth and chew it to stay healthy and strong.
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We eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner to get energy for the day.
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Now, let's learn drink.
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Drinking is when we take liquids like water, juice or milk into our mouth and swallow.
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Drinking enough water keeps us hydrated and helps our body work properly.
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At night, we sleep for many hours to grow and stay healthy.
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Next up is clap.
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Clapping is when we bring our hands together to make a sound.
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We clap when we are happy, cheering for someone or enjoying music.
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Then we have dance.
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music.
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People dance to express themselves, have fun, or celebrate special moments.
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After that, there's sing.
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Singing is when we use our voice to make music or melodies.
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We can sing songs, lullabies,
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or even make up our own tunes. to learn new things.
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Up next is write.
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Writing is when we use a pencil, pen or computer to create letters and words.
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We write to communicate, tell stories or do schoolwork.
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Then we have laugh.
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Laughing is when we make a happy sound because Kids laugh when they hear jokes,
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play with friends, or have a great time.
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After that comes play.
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Playing is when we have fun with toys, games, or activities.
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Kids play to learn new things, use their imagination, and enjoy their time.
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Next is wave.
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back and forth to say hello or goodbye.
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It's a friendly way to greet someone from near or far.
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Almost there!
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Let's learn kick!
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Kicking is when we use our foot to hit something, like a ball.
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Soccer players kick the ball to score goals and win the game.
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Then we have throw.
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is when we use our hand to send something into the air.
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We throw balls when playing sports or pass objects to someone else.
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Next up is catch.
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Catching is when we grab something that is coming toward us with our hands.
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We catch balls, frisbees or even falling leaves in the air.
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Pointing is when we use our finger to show something or give direction.
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We point at things when we want to get someone's attention.
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And finally, we have swim.
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Swimming is when we move through water using our arms and legs.
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People swim in pools, lakes, and oceans to have fun and stay active.
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Alright kids, it's time for a fun quiz.
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I will say a sentence and you guess the action word.
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Ready?
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For my first question, what action do you do when you move very fast using your legs?
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quickly from one place to another.
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For my next question, what action do you do when you push your body off the ground using your legs?
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Great job!
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The answer is jump.
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Jumping helps us reach high places and have fun playing.
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do when you take food into your mouth and chew?
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Yes, the answer is eat.
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Eating gives us energy to stay strong and healthy.
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Next, what action do you do when you move your arms That's right!
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The answer is swim!
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Swimming keeps us active and helps us stay cool in the water.
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For my final question: What action do you do when you make a happy sound because something is funny?
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makes us feel good and spreads happiness.
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Great job kids!
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You're doing awesome!
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Remember, action words help us describe the things we do every day.
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Keep practicing them and have fun using action words in real life.
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Don't forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube Thanks for watching,
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and we'll see you in our next learning adventure.
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Bye for now!

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Let's Explore Action Words in Real Life!

Imagine you're watching a lively video where kids are running, jumping, and clapping—this is the perfect scenario to learn how action words bring daily moments to life. The video shows how verbs like "run," "jump," and "eat" describe what we do, making it easy to connect words to real actions. Whether you're talking about playing sports, having a snack, or saying hello, these verbs are the building blocks of clear communication, especially for IELTS speaking practice.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • Run when playing sports – "I run when playing soccer with friends."
  • Jump for excitement – "We jump for excitement on birthdays."
  • Clap to cheer someone – "We clap to cheer our favorite team."
  • Drink enough water – "It's important to drink enough water every day."
  • Wave to say hello/goodbye – "She waves to say hello to her neighbor."

These phrases are natural and commonly used, so mastering them will make your speech sound more fluent. They’re also great for shadowspeaks practice, as they combine verbs with everyday contexts.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Let's Move and Speak!

Ready to try the shadowing technique? Here's your task: Watch the video again, pause after each action word (like "run," "jump," or "clap"), and repeat the phrase out loud—mimic the tone, speed, and rhythm exactly. For example, when the video says, "People run when they play sports," say it back immediately, focusing on matching the stress on "run" and "sports." This shadow speech practice helps improve your pronunciation and fluency, which is key for IELTS speaking practice. Do this for 5 minutes a day, and you’ll notice your confidence growing. Remember, shadowspeak is all about copying and learning by doing—so don’t worry if it feels tricky at first. Keep going, and you’ll soon be using these action words like a pro!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowis doing · is coming · You're doing
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill say · we'll see

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →