Shadowing Practice: Problem Solving Explained: A Kid Friendly Explanation on Finding Solutions and Overcoming Challenges - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Everyone has problems.
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They are a part of everyday life.
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They can be big, small, or somewhere in between.
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No matter their size, dealing with a problem can be hard.
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But every time we figure out how to solve a problem, we learn something.
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It's always best to face your problems rather than avoiding them
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because running away from problems can make you feel anxious or make the problem even bigger.
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Everyone should learn how to problem solve.
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It takes a little bit of practice, but it's easier than you think.
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Next time you have a problem, try these five steps for figuring out what to do.
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One, break it down into small bite-sized pieces.
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Maybe you are angry at a friend for taking your pen without asking.
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The pieces here are that you are angry, your friend took your pen, and they didn't ask.
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Two, now figure out what the problem is.
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Is it that you were angry, that your friend took your pen, or that they didn't ask?
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In this case, the problem is that they took something without asking.
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3. Start brainstorming some ways you could solve your problem, like keeping your pens in your desk, telling your friend that they should ask you next time,
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or stop being friends with them.
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4. Pick the solution that you think will work best.
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Sometimes it's good to chat with an adult or friend about what to do too.
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In this case, you could choose the solution of telling your friends
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that it would be nice if they could ask you before taking something next time.
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This way you don't lose a friend and you can keep your pens on your desk.
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5. Try out your solution.
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Sometimes the choice we make isn't the best plan, but that's problem solving is all about trying something,
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seeing if it worked, thinking some more and trying again if needed.
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Problem solving is all about learning and moving forward, so keep going!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Problem Solving Explained: A Kid Friendly Explanation on Finding Solutions and Overcoming Challenges”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: pen, solve, angry, solution. This video has 27 sentences and 328 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:53. The speaker talks at a natural 174 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 91% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| pen noun | /pɪn/ | A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| bite verb | /baɪt/ | To cut into something by clamping the teeth. |
| anxious adjective | /ˈæŋkʃəs/ | Nervous and worried. |
| brainstorming noun | A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously. | |
| angry adjective | /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ | Displaying or feeling anger. |
| chat verb | /ˈt͡ʃæt/ | To be engaged in informal conversation. |
| solution noun | /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ | A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances. |
| choose verb | /t͡ʃuːz/ | To pick; to make the choice of; to select. |
| avoid verb | /əˈvɔɪd/ | To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun. |
| adult noun | /ˈæd.ʌlt/ | An animal that is full-grown. |
| somewhere adverb | /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ | In an uncertain or unspecified location. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. |
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. |
| run away from verb | To avoid or shirk a problem or consequences; to rush to back away from or disclaim responsibility for something. |
| try out verb | To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, don't, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/, solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like solve, desk, pen.
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.