Shadowing Practice: Kai Cenat Opens Christmas Presents From Viewers! - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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YouTube hey
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Listen
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so I've been doing it for the last few weeks of
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December 1st. I've been to ask my chat to send me
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this to the PO box I told y'all don't send me clothes unless it's custom and has something to do with Mafia,
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A&P or um, or something Okay,
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here we go Whoa Whoa,
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whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I needed this.
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Oh my God, you're so clutch.
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Oh my God, I needed this, bro.
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An old black ski, bro, but like, it's a fire on the...
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Damn!
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Look at that.
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Come back then, they didn't want me.
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Now look, they all on me.
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Back then, they didn't want me.
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Damn!
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You might not even know.
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Who I look like Yeet?
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Chad, who I look like y'all?
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I just said it.
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I said who I look like Yeet?
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What the f*?
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Now we got this!
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Okay, buddy.
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Stop the cab.
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Stop the cab.
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Stop the cab.
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Stop the cab.
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Stop the cab.
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I got nunchucks!
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Yo, this is official.
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Yo, Cobra Kai bro.
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Yo, the mafia cares bro.
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Yo, the mafia cares bro!
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Oh my god, what's next?
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A gun?
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Oh my god, what's next?
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A gun?
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Pio Pio Pio Hey Oh this is hard Oh this is a hard gift What is this?
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What is this?
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What is this?
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I never had grass before!
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What?
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YOOOOO!
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Oh my gosh!
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Nica.
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Put the other one.
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Nica.
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KC3.
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Verified check mark cause we're verified.
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KC3.
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Bro.
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My favorite color is red.
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Chat, this is a lot of money.
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I need a chill bro.
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This is crocs bro.
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I Never had crocs my first time China.
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Oh These are nice Wow!
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We got this one right here.
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Here we go.
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Three, two, one.
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No. No, no, no, I'm out of crying.
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I'm out of crying, bro.
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Chill, bro.
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Chill, bro.
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Chet, wait for it.
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Wait for it.
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Bro.
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Why are y'all going this hard, bro?
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I gotta use it right now.
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It's so subtle.
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Chach, should I drink on this side?
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Yeah, should I drink on this side not ampi.
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I gotta do ampi.
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You always gonna mark it ampi And when you put it down you could do it like this, bro Good morning Good morning How the kids honey
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Oh, excuse
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me.
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What the f* is this?
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Oh Yeah, that's me.
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Oh what?
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Yo Nigga, you're dead.
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I know you heard all about me see me on TV Okay.
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Wait, yo!
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Look at that, that's me.
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Kai KC3 Sanat.
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Yo KC3 is actually my name, bro.
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This is hard.
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Yo, what the fuck?
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Three, two, one, go!
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Ow.
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3, 2, 1, go!
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What the f*?
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What the f* is this?
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What the f*?
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Why do I have balls on my neck?
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Constanat, you made it.
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KC3000 NYC gets sturdy.
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What?
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Bro, what the f* is this?
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And why do I have the jawline of Duke Dennis?
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Nah, this f* is cursed.
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Why would you draw that?
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We have to listen to this.
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Oh Looks
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like a light-skinned version of me,
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but look what the nigga has the chat in this the reindeer
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LeBron James Yo NBA X James bro
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This is fire Black tank top is kind of crazy But this is actually fire bro
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Alright now it's gonna get comfy No,
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no, no, no, no, no,
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no, no, no stop no no no no no no no no no no no NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHAT?
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I GOT AN INTENO SWITCH!!!
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Holy s*!
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It's fking Christmas!
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YOOOOOO!
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I GOT A FK!
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Who is this from?
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Who is it from?
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Who is it from?
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Why the fuck do I have a Nintendo fucking switch?
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I got a Nintendo switch!
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What?
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What?
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What?
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Gotta be from SZA.
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Bro, whoever sent this bro, Bro, shout out to you bro.
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Shout out to you chat, WGIFT chat.
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Yo!
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What can I do on this?
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Can I watch Netflix?
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YouTube?
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What?
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Oh, my phone's all right.
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I'm just, I'm just.
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Bada bing, bada boom.
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No, no!
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You watch the streams, you mother .
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You watch the streams, you mother fucker!
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You watch the streams!
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Yo, we gotta lock in for two weeks!
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You said you wanna give me two weeks.
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You said give me three weeks, and I gotta give it to you.
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Chris Brickley.
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Chris Brickley.
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If y'all don't know who Chris Brickley is, Chris Brickley would turn me into a basketball superstar.
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Oh my God.
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See, Brickley had to do it again like that.
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See Rick you ain't had to do that boy like
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Shout out Puma shout out sick Chris Brickley with the mother f*ing sneakers
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Holy sh Let me put that nigga right now bro Bro it's so fire bro Like what?
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That nigga probably helping out with LeBron James
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Damn I know you in the gym See Rick Thank you so much bro What the f* is this?
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What the f* is this?
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Stop What the f* is this?
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Stop Oh
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Three two one Why?
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Yo, oh my gosh, bro.
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Look how clean.
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Look how clean it is.
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Look how clean.
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Look how clean it is.
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Yo, bro.
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Oh, Bro, get the f* out of here, bro.
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Why do y'all be doing this, bro?
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Y'all go so hard.
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Look how good that s* on the floor.
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Look how good that s* looks on the floor.
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Oh, I got an A&P rug in here.
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Wait a second.
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Two A&P rugs!
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Yes sir, skate!
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Uh oh!
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Uh oh!
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Bro, what is wrong with y'all niggas?
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What the f* is wrong with bro?
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What the f*?
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Do you know how expensive this sh is, bro?
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It's an electric guitar, bro!
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Yo, what is wrong with y'all niggas, bro?
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A f*ing guitar?
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Like a guitar, though, bro.
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Chats, I know yearly...
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It's electric, it's electric.
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Let's go.
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It's just me and this guitar playing the song.
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We're on the...
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Stop, stop, bro.
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Bro, please do not do this to me, bro.
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Kizo?
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What's good, Kai?
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Enjoy these kicks, and if you f* them, hit us up at Kizo Kicks.
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Bro, what?
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Bro, what?
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Bro, what?
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Bro, what?
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Bro, oh my...
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I can put some s* on with these.
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Oh my gosh.
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Bro, bro, what the f*?
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Yo, good looking And this box is crazy Like, it got a Sack Yo, this box is crazy, bro 3,
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2, 1 No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
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no, no No, no, no, no, no, no, no No, no, no, no Ha ha ha!
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Whaaaaat!
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Oh my gosh!
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That's from Queen Mafia?!
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Wait, Bree just text me.
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It's not from QM, it's from Just Dance.
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Ubisoft's Created Team.
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Ubisoft said this, Hey Kai, congratulations on all of your well-deserved success this year.
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You always give everyone the gift of joy through music, gaming, and dancing.
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So we decided to give you those gifts back to us this year.
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Hope you enjoy it.
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Just can't wait to see where you go from here.
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Feel free to reach out at any time.
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Ubisoft, come on.
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I'm telling you to sell.
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Put me on the cover of Just Dance.
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Kai Edition.
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Let's do a Chi Edition!
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Let's do it!
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Damn, damn, damn!
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Come on, come on, Jack, think about it!
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Think about it, the Chi Edition!
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I'm telling you, I'm the only nigga that loves dancing.
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If you want me to do it, man, let's do it, man.
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Just Dance, Sturdy Edition.
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Let's see what this is.
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Why is she so heavy?
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White tea!
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White tea!
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Tank tops!
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Blistex!
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Native!
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Native!
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Nike socks!
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Nike!
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Don't!
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Not no!
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What the fuck is you talking about?
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These is white Nikes, nigga!
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What the fuck is you talking about, nigga?
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Hey!
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It's your first time coming to my house!
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My house hi Yo this hey it got the body's murder audition nigga No,
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no, no, no $25 hello
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Hello I don't have to hit up the scamming niggas to clap me a meal no more
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Meals don't need to be clapped.
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I got my gift card Saint Laurent Cologne like Saint Yo, what the who said this?
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Okay, always gonna make sure I'm not a dirty nigga like they got me my crop I, like bro, like QM is like my sisters, like they the sisters, right?
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But if I was in a relationship, this is everything that a nigga would want.
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Not saying that, okay, now you're about to make it so weird.
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I'm just saying this is some shit that you would want your girl to get.
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You feel me?
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Hey.
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We all came together to put a little something together for you because first, you're our man.
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No, I'm your big brother.
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I don't think you understand how impactful you are.
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Please keep being you.
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Queen Mafia are definitely the tricks What the tricks of the mafia?
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Did I say tricks?
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That f*ing mean tricks.
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I don't think that's the right word you want to use Hey, it's your first time coming to my house.
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Hey Three, two, why do I keep saying PS5?
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Does this look like a PS5?
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Wait, Rocksmith, Ubisoft?
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Unlimited access to guitar learning!
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Y'all got it.
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Ubisoft, y'all got it bro.
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What?
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What is wrong with y'all?
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Yo, this Christmas.
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And we got one last one.
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We got one last one from Queen Mafia.
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Last one, here we go.
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Oh my gosh.
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From Queen Mafia.
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Oh my gosh.
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All they sh.
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All they sh.
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All they sh.
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Oh Yo Yo, this is kind of fire
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Yeah, it's kind of fire.
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Yeah, it's kind of fire.
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They got me in my crocs with the inner This kind of fire That's all the gifts, bro.
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We got ski mask to the Nintendo's to Ubisoft to the guitar to the Nintendo Switch,
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to the paintings, to the sneakers, to the Blistex, to the tank tops.
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This was a successful first annual Kai Mafia Christmas opening.

Context & Background

The excitement of online personalities can offer a unique window into everyday language usage. In the video titled "Kai Cenat Opens Christmas Presents From Viewers," the speaker engages with his audience as he unboxes gifts sent by his fans. The dynamic and casual tone encapsulates not only the joy of receiving gifts but also showcases various colloquial expressions and cultural references that are prevalent among younger audiences. This dialogue is rich in slang, humor, and spontaneous reactions, making it a rich resource for English learners who wish to immerse themselves in contemporary language.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "You might not even know." - This phrase suggests that the speaker is about to reveal something surprising or lesser-known.
  • "What’s next?" - A rhetorical question expressing curiosity about what could possibly happen after the current event.
  • "Stop the cab!" - A colloquial expression akin to saying "stop joking" or "don't kid around," often used to express disbelief.
  • "Oh my God, I needed this!" - A strong expression of appreciation and surprise when receiving a gift or helpful item.
  • "This is official." - An affirmation that implies the item or situation is genuine or serious.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

Shadowing is a highly effective technique for improving English pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how you can tackle this specific video:

  1. Listen Actively: Play the video and pay attention to the speaker's intonation, pauses, and word stress. Notice the informal language and slang used.
  2. Repeat & Imitate: Use a shadowing site or simply pause the video after each phrase to repeat what you hear. Focus on mimicking the tone and inflection of the speaker.
  3. Break It Down: Identify specific phrases like "What’s next?" and practice them in isolation to improve your delivery. Give yourself time to get comfortable with the sounds.
  4. Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice. Listen to it and compare it with the original speaker to catch any discrepancies in your pronunciation.
  5. Integrate into Daily Speaking: Try to use the phrases learned from the video in your daily conversations to reinforce your speaking skills. This regular practice helps in building confidence.

By using these strategies, you will not only enhance your English speaking practice but also gain a deeper understanding of contemporary cultural references found in casual dialogues. Engage with the rich context of such videos to master the language in a fun and relevant way!

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.