Shadowing Practice: Kid Genius Brielle Shares Her Scientific Discoveries - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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You look so pretty.
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I love that dress.
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Thank you.
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You look pretty too.
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Oh, well, that's so sweet of you to say.
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So it's 2018 now, isn't it?
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Yes.
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I haven't seen you since 2017.
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What's changed?
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What's happened?
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I've had some of those out.
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Oh, there's two teeth are gone?
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One's coming in.
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Two.
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Oh, boy.
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Two are gone.
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Two are gone.
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That one's coming in.
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Yep.
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It looks like a perfect place to put a straw.
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You can just put a straw in there and suck on like a shake or something.
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Okay.
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I put it in there.
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Yeah. So what?
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It's been my birthday as well.
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Oh, really?
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How was that?
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It was great.
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We went to the snow.
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You went to the snow?
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Yes.
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And what did you do in the snow?
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We went tubing.
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Holy.
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And we built a snowman.
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Oh.
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That looks like a whole lot of fun.
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Yes.
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That's not, was that your first time in the snow?
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Yes.
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Really?
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It was.
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It's very cold in the snow, isn't it?
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You look like you're having a lot of fun.
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I am.
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Those are some cool sunglasses.
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Is that so people won't recognize you because you're famous?
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No. So I hear you're taking hip hop classes.
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Yes.
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What is your favorite dance move?
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I don't know what it's called, but it's this.
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And this one.
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OK.
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Yeah.
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I think that's Twitch's favorite dance move, too.
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I see him do that all the time.
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So you're watching my Game of Games, I understand.
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What's your favorite part of Game of Games?
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I like the buttons part.
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Oh, when I push the buttons?
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Yeah.
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When I make people drop and stuff?
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Yes.
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Yeah.
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How come you like that?
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I like you bet your wife,
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because they fall into the pie and flying for the musical chairs.
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Yeah.
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They start dancing so crazy.
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I know.
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I know.
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It's so fun, isn't it?
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So I heard also that you like scientists now.
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That's your new thing, is you're following scientists?
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Yes.
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I got a book from the bookstore,
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and it had scientists in it.
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Uh-huh.
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You're six, right?
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Yes.
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OK, so that's the book you bought,
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is a book about scientists?
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Yes.
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OK, so tell me what scientists you're following.
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Who do you like?
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I think there's some pictures of ones that, who is that?
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That guy has a fancy name,
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but I think I need to pronounce it like this.
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It's French.
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Anton Vassier.
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He recognized and named hydrogen and oxygen on the periodic table.
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But he's best known for knowing what oxygen does in combustion.
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Wow, okay.
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And who is this?
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That's Daniel Bernoulli.
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Oh, that's right.
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And what is he known for?
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His principle explains how airplanes fly.
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It's because of the shape of the wing.
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The wing is shaped so that the air flows faster over the top of the wing and slower underneath.
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It's like the air has a little slide to go down.
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Okay.
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For the airplane.
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Yes, and who's this?
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That's Galileo.
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Mm, I love that drink.
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Okay.
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Well, it was named after him, I'm sure.
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Tell me about Galileo.
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One of his discoveries was about motion.
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Something only has to be pushed or pulled if there's a force slowing it down.
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So if you had a ball on the ground,
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the ground would create friction and the air would create the drag.
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But if that same ball were up in space,
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it would keep going without having to be pushed or pulled.
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Okay.
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Um.
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And who's this right here?
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That's Isaac Newton.
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Look at his hair.
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He's got a lot of hair.
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Tell us about Isaac Newton.
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Newton discovered the law of gravity.
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He even worked out a math version of his discovery to predict how the moon,
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comets, and planets move.
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Wow.
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OK.
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And this is who?
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Do you know what's funny?
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I think that's a picture of Robert.
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You're right, it's not funny, you're absolutely right.
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But I really- What's funny is you know all of this stuff, that's what's funny.
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But actually, I really can't say for sure,
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because there isn't an exact portrait that exists.
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Oh.
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His friend, Isaac Newton, either lost the picture or destroyed it.
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I see.
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So and he was the first person to do what?
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He was the first person known to see actual cells under the microscope after it was invented.
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Wow.
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That's amazing.
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But we're not sure if that's him or not.
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No. All right.
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That's my best guess of what he looks like.
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Well, if anyone watching is related to him,
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knows him, or sir, if you're watching,
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please get in touch with us.
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Karaoke is your new thing to do.
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Yes.
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Yeah?
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So you go to bars,
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and where do you do it? At home.
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Oh, at home.
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We have a special karaoke stage in a corner.
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Oh, wow, that's great.
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And so you sing, what's your favorite song?
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I like Let It Go.
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Of course you do.
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That's your go-to song?
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Yeah.
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Yeah, I look forward to doing that in a bar one day.
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That would be, all right.
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Well, I don't know what kind of machine you have at home,
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but we got you one,
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because I don't know what you have.
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But let's see what we got you.
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You like it?
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Thank you.
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Well, you're welcome.
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All right, because nobody puts Brielle in a corner.
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That's going to be yours.

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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Practicing speaking English using videos like "Kid Genius Brielle Shares Her Scientific Discoveries" can immensely benefit language learners. This engaging dialogue showcases natural conversational flow, making it an excellent resource for learners looking to improve their English speaking practice. By shadowing Brielle's interactions, you can enhance your pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm, which are critical components of effective communication. The video provides relatable situations, ranging from personal experiences to discussions about everyday activities, creating a comfortable context for learners to practice. This method of learning English with YouTube allows you to mimic real-life conversations, helping to boost your confidence in speaking.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In this video, you can observe several grammatical structures and expressions that are commonly used in spoken English:

  • Question Formation: Brielle frequently uses questions like, “What have you been up to?” and “How was that?” This structure encourages interactive dialogue and makes conversations more engaging.
  • Present Perfect Tense: The phrase “I haven’t seen you since 2017” demonstrates the use of present perfect tense, which connects past experiences to the present, an essential aspect of expressing timelines in conversation.
  • Use of Simple Past Tense: Brielle says, “We went tubing,” demonstrating how to talk about completed actions in the past. This simple structure is one of the first verb forms that learners should master.
  • Expressing Opinions: Phrases like “That looks like a whole lot of fun” show how to express enthusiasm or opinions, which is vital for social interactions.

Integrating these expressions into your own speaking practice through shadow speak can enhance your fluency and comfort in everyday discussions.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the video, pay special attention to certain words and phrases that may pose pronunciation challenges:

  • “Sunglasses”: Often pronounced quickly in conversation, which can lead to misunderstandings. Practice breaking it down: “sun-glasses.”
  • “Tubing”: The 'u' sound can vary, especially for non-native speakers. Ensure you're clearly pronouncing it as “t(y)oo-bing,” with emphasis on the ‘u’ sound.
  • “Recognize”: The stress falls on the second syllable. Focusing on this will help you sound more natural when using the word in conversation.

By practicing these tricky words through shadowing, you can refine your pronunciation and improve your overall speaking skills. Engage in shadowspeaks activities to ensure you're mastering these nuances for more effective communication.

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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