Shadowing Practice: Magic English Words for Kids | Slow A2 Conversation - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome friends!
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Today we will learn 3 magic words.
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Please, sorry, and thank you.
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Let's begin.
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This is Mika.
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Mika is 9 years old.
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He is curious, friendly, and loves learning new things.
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This is Mila.
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Mila is kind, polite, and always uses good manners.
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This is Lisa.
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She is Mika and Mila's loving mother.
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This is Dan.
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He teaches his children to be kind and respectful.
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And this is Buddy, a playful little chihuahua who loves his family.
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Today will be a wonderful day.
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The sun is shining.
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It is time to wake up.
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Mika opens his eyes.
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Mila is already awake.
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Lisa is making breakfast, then is getting ready for the day.
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Buddy is excited to see everyone.
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Good morning, Mom.
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A happy day begins.
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Good morning, Mila.
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The family sits together for breakfast.
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Thank you, Mom.
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Lisa prepares delicious food.
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Mila always remembers to be polite.
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Wow, it smells delicious.
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Mika is excited because he wants some orange juice.
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Mom, can I have some orange juice?
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He learned something important.
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What is the magic word?
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Good manners begin with kind words.
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Oh, please.
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Very good.
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Thank you, Mom.
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You're welcome.
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Buddy.
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Buddy is waiting.
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Yes, good dogs wait patiently.
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Good job, Buddy.
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Buddy waited.
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Yes, patience is important.
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Even Buddy has good manners.
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Thank you for helping.
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Breakfast is over.
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Now it is time for school.
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Mika and Mila put on their backpacks. Be kind.
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We will.
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We will.
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Wish them a wonderful day.
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Buddy walks with them to the school gate.
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Good morning, Mika.
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The children are ready to learn.
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Manners begin with kind words.
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Good morning, class.
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The classroom is bright and cheerful.
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Good morning, teacher.
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Today, the teacher has an important lesson.
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Everyone is listening carefully.
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Mika remembers what he learned at home.
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What should you say first?
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Being polite is important everywhere.
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Please.
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At home, at school, and with friends.
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What should you say first, Miestmika?
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May I use the blue pencil, please?
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Yes, you may.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Please.
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Please.
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Sorry.
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Sorry.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Please.
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Please.
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Sorry.
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Thank you.
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It is time to play.
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Everyone is happy.
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Helping others is another way to show kindness.
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Mika and Mila know that helping makes people feel better.
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Buddy is happy to help too.
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We're happy to help.
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Thank you for helping me.
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You're welcome.
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Can you pass the ball please? Of course!
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Sometimes, we find something that does not belong to us.
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I found a wallet!
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Doing the right thing is not always difficult.
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Honesty is also good manners.
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Kind people always try to help.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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Mika and Mila made the right choice.
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Honesty is very important.
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What are our magic words?
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Please, sorry, thank you.
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Let's review today's magic words.
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First word.
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Please.
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When do we say please?
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We say please when we ask for something.
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Very good!
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Practice these magic words every day.
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I'm proud of you.
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Kind words make every day better.
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I will always remember the magic words.
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Me too!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Magic English Words for Kids”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Mika, word, Buddy, Mila, magic. This video has 112 sentences and 506 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:02. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| delicious adjective | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty. |
| honesty noun | /ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/ | The act, quality, or condition of being honest. |
| gate noun | /ˈɡeɪ̯t/ | A doorlike structure outside a house. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| curious adjective | /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ | Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying. |
| belong verb | /bɪˈlɒŋ/ | To have its proper place. |
| patience noun | /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ | The quality of being patient. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
| wallet noun | /ˈwɑl.ət/ | A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. |
| awake verb | /əˈweɪk/ | To become conscious after having slept. |
| kindness noun | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | The state of being kind. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Mom, can I have some orange juice?
- What should you say first?
- May I use the blue pencil, please?
- Can you pass the ball please?
- What are our magic words?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should you say |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is shining · is making · is waiting |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will learn · will be · will always remember |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, I'm, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, shine /ʃaɪn/, patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like polite, juice, delicious.
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.