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You know what?
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I'm as excited as a dog fetching a ball, okay?
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In the water, alright?
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Because we are going to learn about similes and metaphors in this video.
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Similes and metaphors.
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Similes and metaphors are creative ways to make comparisons.
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Doesn't that sound cool?
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By the end of this video, you'll know similes and metaphors so well, you'll be able to make some yourself.
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So let's hop to it!
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Haha!
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Starting with similes.
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Similes!
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First, what are similes?
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Hmm...
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What are similes?
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Well, similes are actually a way of comparing things.
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We compare things all of the time.
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Look at this comparison.
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The baby slept like a kitten.
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The baby slept like a kitten.
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We're comparing the baby to a kitten.
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The baby is sleeping sweetly just like kittens do.
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Now look at this comparison.
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They were as quiet as mice.
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They were as quiet as mice.
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We're comparing these two people to mice because just like mice, they were super quiet.
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Okay, let's look at both of these comparisons again.
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The baby slept like a kitten.
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They were as quiet as mice.
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Want to know something interesting about these comparisons?
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They are similes.
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That's right, they are similes.
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That's because similes are comparisons that use the words like or as.
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Look at this sentence.
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Learning is as easy as pie.
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Wow, learning is being compared to having pie.
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Easy as pie is a very common simile that means easy.
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Just like it's easy to eat pie in this sentence, learning is as easy as pie.
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It's easy to learn.
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Learning is as easy as pie this is a simile
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because it is a comparison using the word as similes are a way of comparing things using the words like or as
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look at this simile the strawberries are red like roses the strawberries are red like roses we know
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that this is a simile because it is a comparison
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and notice the word like the word like means
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if it's a comparison that it is a simile the strawberries are being compared to roses
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and what do the strawberries have in common with the roses
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yeah they're both red the strawberries are red like roses this is is a simile.
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Similes are easy to spot.
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A simile is a comparison and you're looking for one of two words.
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You're hunting for the word like or as.
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If the comparison uses either of these words, you know it's a simile.
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And what's cool is, now you can use the word like or the word as,
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in your comparisons to make your very own similes.
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Isn't that awesome?
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Hey, great job learning about similes!
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That was super cool!
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Similes are so fun, right?
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Well, there's another kind of comparison that's a lot like similes that we're gonna learn about next, but they have a little twist.
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Next, we're learning about something called metaphors.
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Metaphors.
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Just like similes, metaphors are a kind of comparison.
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You know how similes compare using the words like or as?
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Well, metaphors are unique because they compare things without using the words like or as.
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And we're gonna look at some examples.
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At first, they're going to look a little bit weird, but then you'll get the hang of it and you'll see how fun they are to use.
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Here's an example.
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Ben was a cheetah at the race today.
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Ben was a cheetah at the race today.
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We are comparing in this sentence Ben to a cheetah
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because he went so fast and cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world.
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So we're comparing Ben to a cheetah.
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It's a metaphor because we're making this comparison without using the words like or as.
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Metaphors can sound silly.
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That's because in our example, Ben is not really a cheetah, even though we said Ben was a cheetah at the race today.
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It's a way of comparing that makes it sound like there's no difference between them at all.
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Let's look at our metaphor again.
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Ben was a cheetah at the race today is a metaphor.
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It's comparing Ben to the cheetah and it's not using the words like or as.
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Okay, let's pretend we did use the word like or as.
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What if our example was, Ben was like a cheetah at the race today.
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That makes it a different type of comparison called a simile.
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A simile.
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A simile is different than a metaphor because a simile makes a comparison using the words like or as.
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Remember, metaphors are comparisons that do not use like or as.
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Metaphors.
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Metaphors are comparisons that do not use like or as.
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Look at this example.
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The snow was a white blanket on the ground.
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The snow was a white blanket on the ground.
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In this metaphor, we are comparing the snow to a blanket.
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Notice you don't see the word like or as.
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This is definitely a metaphor because it's a comparison that is not using the word like or as.
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Let's think back to our examples.
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The first one, Ben, is compared to a cheetah and he is called a cheetah.
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The comparison doesn't use the word like or as, so that was a metaphor, a metaphor speaking to how fast Ben was running.
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In our second example, the snow was compared to a blanket.
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The metaphor said that the snow was a blanket on the ground.
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That's a comparison that is not using the word like or as.
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This second metaphor speaks to the appearance of the snow on the ground.
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Metaphors.
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A metaphor is a comparison that does not use the words like or as.
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Look at this example.
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The stars are jewels in the sky.
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The stars are jewels in the sky.
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It's a metaphor because it's comparing the stars to jewels without using the words like or as.
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The stars sparkle and jewels sparkle.
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The stars are jewels in the sky.
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It's a metaphor.
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Metaphors are comparisons that don't use the words like or as.
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And you know what?
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You did it!
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You learned about similes and metaphors.
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two really cool ways of Comparing things the next time you compare things
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Maybe you'll use a simile and use the words like
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or as or maybe you'll use a metaphor
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and Compare without using the words like
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or as either way It's fun to use creative language to compare things
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and Now you know what those comparisons are called Whoa,
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you made it to the end of this similes and metaphors video!
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Congrats!
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It was so cool to hang out with you!
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Learn Similes: Fun Comparisons for Clearer English
The video makes learning similes engaging, using relatable examples like "as excited as a dog fetching a ball" to show how these phrases add color to speech. Perfect for learn english with youtube sessions, it breaks down similes—comparisons using "like" or "as"—so even beginners can grasp them quickly. Whether you’re practicing for IELTS speaking practice or daily chats, mastering similes boosts your ability to express ideas vividly.
Top 5 Similes for Daily Use
- "As excited as a dog fetching a ball" – Express enthusiasm naturally.
- "Slept like a kitten" – Describe peaceful sleep simply.
- "As quiet as mice" – Talk about silence in relatable terms.
- "As easy as pie" – Explain something simple clearly.
- "Red like roses" – Compare colors vividly.
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video
Shadowing (or shadow speech) helps you mimic pronunciation and rhythm. Here’s how to practice with this video:
- Watch once to understand the main idea. Focus on how similes are used in context.
- Pause after each example (e.g., "slept like a kitten") and repeat it aloud. Match the speaker’s tone—excited for "as excited as a dog," soft for "slept like a kitten."
- Highlight "like" or "as" to train your ear to spot similes. Say the phrases slowly, emphasizing these words to build muscle memory.
- Combine with context: After mastering individual similes, repeat full sentences (e.g., "Learning is as easy as pie"). This improves fluency for real conversations.
- Record yourself and compare to the video. Note differences in speed or stress, then adjust. This step is key for shadowspeak success.
Practice daily for 10 minutes, and you’ll soon use similes effortlessly—making your English more engaging and memorable.
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 | being compared · is compared · was compared |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | We're comparing · is sleeping · is being |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | are going to learn · gonna learn · gonna look |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll know · you'll get · you'll use |
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.