Shadowing Practice: All-star Line-up | S7 E3 | Learn Times Tables | @Numberblocks - Full Episode - Learn English Speaking with Video

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, number blocks!
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6, 7, 8, 9, 10, number blocks!
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1, and another one is 2, and another one is me!
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That's 3!
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1, time for some number fun!
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You can count on us with a number block!
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I hope you're all enjoying the family of fives all -star lineup.
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Let's have a big hand for all the acts you saw in the first half.
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Five.
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Ten.
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Fifteen.
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Twenty.
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Twenty -five.
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Dills are coming the second half.
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Thirty.
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35, 40...
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45 and 50.
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See you after the break.
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Great chance.
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Show everybody.
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Now please tell me the other acts have arrived.
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Oh, maybe that's them.
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Hello, hi five.
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It's me 50 the tour bus got a flat tire.
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We're trying to fix it, but it's taking ages Sorry, we'll be there as soon as we can They're stuck.
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We'll have to start the second half without them, but how?
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Everyone in the family of fives is meant to be on that stage.
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Hold on though.
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Everyone in the family of fives is made of fives Oh
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you So as long as we know how many fives we need, we can make them ourselves right here.
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Okay, the next act after 25 is 30.
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And 30 is six lots of five.
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Well, I'm already...
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Five fives.
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Ooh!
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And one more five makes...
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Thirty!
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It's showtime!
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Roll up, roll up, roll up for the three -ring circus!
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Hooray!
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Three tens?
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What?
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Six fives?
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Yay!
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If thirty is six lots of five, the next act must be seven lots of five.
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How many fives have we got?
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Two fives, three fives, four fives!
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Well, three plus four is seven.
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So three fives and four fives is...
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Seven fives!
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Thirty -five!
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"Hey, hey!
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I'm 35 and I'm the Rainbow Flowers Sunshine Band !"
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Only joking.
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Nothing between us, we can manage that.
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Three tens.
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And one more ten is four tens.
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Forty.
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Four tens.
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Eight fives.
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Forty rectangular.
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Now it's time to liven things up.
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Yay!
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By showing you my forty favourite...
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Rectangles!
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- - Yes, yes, yes!
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45. Nine lots of five.
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But I'm only seven lots of five, and there's no one else here.
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Hi there, 35.
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I thought I'd race ahead, see if you needed any help.
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Thanks, 50.
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What I need is 45.
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Well hey, I'm five tens, so I can turn that around and make...
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Ten fives!
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And nine fives are...
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45!
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It's chime time!
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
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Thank you, 45!
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Now it's time for the superstar with the gold guitar!
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Tam Fives are... Are we too late?
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You're just in time!
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This number goes out to the family of fives!
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The all -star lineup!
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Yeah!

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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson inspired by the "All-star Line-up" episode from Numberblocks, learners will practice counting and incorporating basic math concepts into their English speaking. This lesson emphasizes rhythm and structure in speech, which are essential for IELTS speaking practice. By connecting numbers with their verbal expressions, learners will enhance their ability to express mathematical ideas clearly and confidently in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Number blocks
  • Five
  • Family of fives
  • Count on
  • Acts
  • Lots of
  • Thirty
  • Roll up

Practice Tips

To effectively improve English pronunciation while learning through this video, consider using a technique called shadowing. This involves listening to the dialogue and repeating it in real-time, mimicking not only the words but also the rhythm and intonation used. As you watch the video, pay attention to how the characters express excitement and engage with the audience—particularly during the counting segments. This practice is especially beneficial for English speaking practice as it helps internalize natural speech patterns.

Start by choosing a short segment, like when the characters enumerate the family of fives. Play the segment a few times, then attempt to repeat it just after hearing it. This allows you to engage in effective shadowing, which is an excellent method for enhancing your fluency and pronunciation. Additionally, using a shadowing app can assist in tracking your progress and providing immediate feedback.

Make sure to practice consistently. Repeating these phrases and numbers will build confidence in your spoken English and prepare you for real-life conversations. Engaging with educational content, such as this Numberblocks episode, can create a meaningful and enjoyable learning environment where you can thrive.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis meant · is made
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around noware coming · We're trying
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwe'll be · We'll have

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 →