Shadowing Practice: Patterns for Kids | Elementary Math Lesson - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Patterns! They are all around us!
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You can see patterns in buildings!
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Patterns are used in clothing and design, and patterns are everywhere in math!
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Just look at the numbers on this ruler, the lines on this ruler, the lines on the paper!
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You might be wondering, what do patterns do?
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Well, patterns do the same things over and over again!
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Patterns repeat!
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Now this is super cool- Every pattern follows a special rule.
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The rule is how the pattern works!
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We'll give you an example.
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Look at this pattern!
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It begins with a red rectangle, followed by a yellow rectangle.
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Next is a red rectangle and another yellow rectangle, next is a red rectangle followed by another yellow rectangle!
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It's doing the same thing over and over again.
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So, it is definitely a pattern!
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What special rule does this pattern follow?
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Well, rectangles alternate between red and yellow.
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Do you see that?
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The rule tells us how the pattern works!
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In this pattern, rectangles alternate between red and yellow.
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So remember, every pattern follows a special rule.
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The rule is how the pattern works!
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If you figure out the rule, you've cracked the pattern's code.
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Even if there is a part of the pattern missing, you will be able to find it because you cracked the code!
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Here is the pattern we just showed you.
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Imagine this spot missing.
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What belongs in this spot?
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Well, let's think of this pattern's rule.
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Rectangles alternate between red and yellow.
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So what color rectangle goes here?
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Yeah! A red rectangle!
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By figuring out the rule, we were able to fill this spot in the pattern.
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Alright, we have another pattern here.
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Instead of shapes, we have numbers in this pattern.
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The first thing we need to do is find out what makes this a pattern.
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Look at each of the numbers and see if you can see a pattern!
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What rule does this pattern follow?
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Do you know?
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Yeah! You always add one to get the next number!
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Every number goes up by one each time.
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That's the pattern!
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Great job! Okay, now we are going to play a game called Complete the Pattern.
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We'll show you a pattern and then you can try to crack the code and complete it.
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Here's the first one!
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You'll notice there are a lot of shapes here, so we should probably just look at this pattern line by line and see what we discover.
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On this first line we see a green circle, a blue square, and a green circle.
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It's almost like a blue square sandwich.
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The second line is similar to the first, except there are two squares in between the green circles instead of just one.
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Hmm. This third line is just like the second line, except there are three blue squares in between the green circles instead of two.
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Notice a pattern?
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So, let's complete this pattern.
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How many blue squares are in this fourth line?
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Yeah, four!
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The fourth line has four blue squares in between the green circles.
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How can we know that?
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Well, the blue squares increase by one each line.
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The blue squares in between the green circles keep growing by one every line!
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That's how this pattern works!
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Great job! All right, Andy...really?
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He does this every afternoon.
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It's a pattern for him every afternoon, he dances near the woods.
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We are playing Complete the Pattern, Andy.
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We don't have time for these super cool dance moves!
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They are pretty cool, okay?
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They are...
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Oh goodness...
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Kevin, I know you dance every afternoon as well!
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That's a pattern for you, too!
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But Kevin, we really do have to get back to our game, okay?
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Come on! All right, if there are no more interruptions...
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All right, let's look at this next pattern.
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Oh goodness, look at this series of creatures, these animals.
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The first is an interesting looking hamster, followed by two birds, then there's a hamster, ' and then there's a mystery spot that we have to complete.
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And a bird, and then the hamster, and then two birds, that's pretty cool!
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Let's complete this pattern!
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Just by looking at this pattern, what do you think goes in this spot?
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Yeah, a bird!
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A bird goes here!
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Now, how do we know that a bird goes here?
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Well, to crack the code and figure out the pattern, we have to look at the clues!
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We see a hamster first, followed by two birds, then another hamster, and two birds, and it goes on and on.
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The rule for this pattern then is that a hamster is followed by two birds, and then the pattern repeats.
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Patterns repeat!
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Andy! Please!
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Okay, the kids are learning!
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Please! All right, patterns repeat.
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I was kind of waiting for Kevin.
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Okay, I guess he isn't going to interrupt...
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I'm kind of impressed!
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Oh. Never mind...never mind.
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Apparently, I spoke too soon...
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All right, Kevin.
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We really do have a final pattern to look at, okay?
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I think we're ready!
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Here is the final pattern for us to complete!
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Is this a pattern with shapes or numbers?
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Yeah! Numbers!
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We need to figure out what the final number is in this pattern.
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Look at the different numbers and see what pattern you notice.
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Once you figure out what rule these numbers are following, you'll be able to figure out this last number!
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What is this missing number in the pattern?
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Yep! Four! Great job!
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How do we know that this missing number is the number four?
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Well, what rule did you notice the pattern was following?
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Yes! Subtract one to get the next number.
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So, the first number is nine and the next number is one less than nine, eight!
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Then you subtract one to get seven, you subtract one to get six, you subtract one to get five, and finally, you subtract one from five to get our answer- four!
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Okay, it's official!
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You are awesome at patterns!
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It's true! It's true.
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Patterns are so much fun!
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When you see a pattern, you can try to figure out what rule it is following!
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Patterns are all around us, just waiting to be discovered!
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As always, you are AWESOME!
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We hope to see you next video!
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okay what's going on with all this dancing this guy's dancing too he's spinning around at the beach in a suit he's gonna get dizzy what's with this this is not going to be a pattern for future videos
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Patterns in Daily Life: A Fun English Learning Scenario
Imagine watching a lively math lesson where a teacher explains patterns—how they repeat in buildings, clothes, and even numbers! This video isn’t just about math; it’s a goldmine for English learners. You’ll hear clear, simple language as the teacher breaks down rules, asks questions, and guides you through games. It’s the perfect chance to practice listening and speaking, all while learning something new. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, this scenario makes learning English feel like play!
Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize
- "follow a special rule": Every pattern follows a special rule—great for talking about how things work.
- "crack the code": If you figure out the rule, you’ve cracked the code! Use this to mean solving a problem.
- "alternate between": The rectangles alternate between red and yellow—perfect for describing back-and-forth changes.
- "go up by one": The numbers go up by one each time—useful for talking about sequences.
- "complete the pattern": Let’s play a game called Complete the Pattern—great for inviting others to join an activity.
Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like the Teacher!
Ready to practice? Find a quiet spot and play the video. Pause after each short sentence (like “Patterns are all around us!”) and repeat it out loud—try to match the teacher’s tone and speed. This is called shadowing, and it’s one of the best ways to improve English pronunciation. For extra practice, use a shadowing site or try shadow speak with a friend. You can even record yourself and compare it to the video. Don’t worry if it takes time—every try helps! Remember, learning English with YouTube videos like this is fun and effective. So, hit play, start shadowing, and watch your speaking skills grow. You’ve got this!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is followed · be discovered |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | We'll give · will be · We'll show |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to do · have to get · have to complete |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are playing · are learning · are following |
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.