Shadowing Practice: Kids Changing the World | Sana Habibi | TEDxKids@ElCajon - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Transcriber: Anay ghodadra Reviewer: Maurício Kakuei Tanaka Sana Habibi: Give me a “T.” Audience: T.
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Transcriber: Anay ghodadra Reviewer: Maurício Kakuei Tanaka Sana Habibi: Give me a “T.” Audience: T.
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SH: Give me an “E.” Audience: E.
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SH: Give me a “D.” Audience: D.
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SH: Hold on.
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We’re still missing some.
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Give me an “E.” Audience: E.
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SH: Give me a “D.” Audience: D.
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SH: What’s that spell?
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Audience: TED-Ed.
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SH: These words “TED-Ed” are more than just words.
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I was in third grade when I first heard the words “TED-Ed.” The words sounded boring until I heard what they do.
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They help change the world with just one talk.
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So I decided to join the TED-Ed Club at my school.
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In my first year, I wrote about animals going extinct, and we needed to do something.
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I wasn't selected for the big stage, but I did get to give my talk in front of my school.
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I loved it.
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I joined again the next year.
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In that year, I was selected as a host, and it was amazing being on stage.
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I still didn't give up to be a speaker.
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Here I am again in my third year on stage, ready to give my talk.
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(Cheers) (Applause) According to the website TED.com, almost 50,000 people have given a TED Talk.
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In addition, these talks helped to bring $3 billion in projects to help make the world a better place.
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Well, you might ask, “How can we, people, change the world with just a talk?” It isn’t just a talk, but it’s a way of expressing yourself, teaching others, sharing ideas, and being creative.
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And that is thinking of TED-Ed for helping students like me to find their passion.
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So we should all think of TED-Ed.
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Through my TED-ED Club, I got to watch many TED Talks and began to think how I can change the world.
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If you listen to a TED Talk or give a TED Talk, it just doesn’t change your community, but also changes yourself.
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It will help you and others to be positive.
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My plan is for you to go out and watch a TED Talk, and not just watch it.
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I mean, watch it carefully, and listen to what they are saying, and go out and help the world, and be a hero.
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I will start with my school and find more ways where we can watch TED Talks.
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For example, as a school, we could watch a TED Talk broadcast each week or have more TED Talk assemblies to listen and share ideas.
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Some people believe that kids can’t give a TED Talk.
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Well, you should give it a try.
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You might find kids’ TED Talks more interesting, creative, and fun.
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If you need a place to start, here are two creative talks by kids.
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On number one, “We are all different, and that’s awesome!” by Cole Blakeway.
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Number two: “The right toys can make all the difference” by Skylar Grande.
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So the next time you’re looking for inspiration or want to explore the endless possibilities of a human’s mind, don’t forget to turn to TED.
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You’ll be amazed by the incredible stories and sights that await you.
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(Cheers) (Applause)

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You're practicing English with "Kids Changing the World | Sana Habibi | TEDxKids@ElCajon" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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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