Shadowing Practice: Family & Friends 2- 2nd Edition -Culture 1;2;3 -English for kids - English Educational video - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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In the UK, children play games at school.
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In the UK, children play games at school.
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They usually play at break time in the playground at 11 o'clock.
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A very popular game is IT.
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One child is IT.
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All the children run away and IT chases them.
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When it catches a child,
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he or she is now it.
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Another popular game is skipping.
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Two children turn a long rope and another child jumps over it.
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Everyone says a poem when the child is skipping.
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Children can play these games in the winter to get warm.
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On days, children often play these games at the park.
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In the summer, there is no school in July or in August,
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so the children can play games at the park then too.
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My name's Tom.
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I'm in the kitchen at home.
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I'm eating my breakfast.
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I've got some toast and some jam.
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I'm drinking some milk.
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I really like my breakfast.
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Breakfast is my favourite meal.
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I eat lunch at school every day.
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I've got a yellow lunchbox.
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Today I've got a sandwich,
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a banana and some juice.
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This is my sister Lucy.
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She's eating her dinner.
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She's got a potato and some cheese.
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She's drinking some apple juice.
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Cheese is my sister's favourite food.
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My favourite food is ice cream.
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One.
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My name's Lucy.
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I live with my mum, dad, brother and sister.
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This is our house.
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2. This is the living room.
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Here are my mum and dad.
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They're working.
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That is their new computer.
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3. Here is our garden.
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We've got a swing.
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This is its seat.
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It's orange, my favourite colour.
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Let's go upstairs.
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This is our bathroom.
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My towel is pink.
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My brother's towel is orange.
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He really likes football.
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This is my brother's room.
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These are his books.
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He reads every day.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, children will engage with captivating cultural practices related to playtime and meal habits in the UK. Through the transcript of the video, learners will explore common children’s games, such as IT and skipping, and discover daily routines, including breakfast and family dynamics. This lesson promotes English speaking and listening skills by encouraging learners to shadow fluent speech patterns, thereby enhancing their pronunciation and understanding of everyday conversation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • IT: A popular children's game where one child chases others.
  • Skipping: A game involving a long rope and jumping while saying a poem.
  • Breakfast: The first meal of the day, often enjoyed in the morning.
  • Lunchbox: A container used for carrying lunch to school.
  • Apple juice: A popular drink often consumed at mealtime.
  • Garden: An outdoor area, commonly where children play.
  • Living room: A common area in a house for family gatherings.
  • Football: A widely played sport, especially popular among children.

Practice Tips

To maximize your English speaking and listening skills, try using a shadowing app specifically designed for this type of practice. Focus on the tone and speed of the video; it features clear and engaging dialogue that is perfect for children. As you listen, repeat the phrases out loud, mimicking the exact rhythm and intonation of the speakers. This technique, known as shadow speech, helps reinforce learning through active participation.

Additionally, consider practicing with a friend or family member to make IELTS speaking practice more interactive and enjoyable. Learning vocabulary contextually, as seen in the video, makes it easier to understand how to use each word or phrase appropriately in conversation. This practice not only improves your vocabulary but also builds confidence in speaking.

Remember, the key to effective shadowing is consistency. Regularly practicing with the video content will deepen your familiarity with everyday English and prepare you for real-life conversations.

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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