Shadowing Practice: Steve Harvey Meets His Match with a 7-Year-Old Math Genius | Little Big Shots - Learn English Speaking with Video
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My name is Miguel.
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I have low mouth because complicated numbers help my brain work.
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Mr. Harvey, you plus me equals one fun time.
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From Ocala, Florida, here's seven-year-old Miguel.
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What's up, Miguel?
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Nice to meet you, Steve Harvey.
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Nice to meet you sit down man Good man,
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how old are you seven seven Wow lucky number seven Yeah,
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it is What kind of math do you know I know fifth roots I know Magic squares and I know square roots.
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I know like a square root of 81.
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I learned that when I was 20 You should learn that when you're sick Maybe even fine
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I love the way he just grins at me really hard
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So why do you love numbers so much
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because complicated numbers are very hard to work with and I love hard math
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Because then it will grow my brain and no will make me even smarter Can you show me something right here?
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Something about math?
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Uh-huh.
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Right behind you.
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Right behind the couch.
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I didn't know that.
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I don't come to rehearsal, so.
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Calculator.
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This is a calculator.
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OK, so what are we going to do?
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The fifth root.
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The fifth root?
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A fifth root of a number is the number
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that you have to multiply by itself five times to get the original number.
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I really don't know what to say, because I don't know what you're talking about.
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Okay, let me explain.
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First, you have to think of a number between 1 and 100.
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Okay, got it.
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Now, type that number in the calculator and multiply it by itself five times.
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I promise I'm not looking.
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Okay, here we go.
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Three...
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Four...
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Five...
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What?
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You have that number, right?
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My head is finna explode.
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Boy.
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Yeah, I got it.
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Um...
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68. Okay, that's enough.
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Put the calculator down for now.
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What else can you show me?
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We can do the magic square.
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Here we go.
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Just gonna make magic a little fun.
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What are we doing?
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I want you to pick a number that ends in a five or a zero and is between 65 and 300.
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Okay, I got it.
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You say the number.
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Then I fill every box so that every row,
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Every row, every column, and every main diagonal will be equal to the number you gave me.
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Shut up.
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Boy, OK, 265.
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OK.
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Oh Yeah, we're going to Vegas
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I don't know what you're doing Yeah We're going to Vegas baby me and you gonna make a lot of paper Yeah,
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I don't know what you doing But that look like odds to me.
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Okay, so all these numbers total 265.
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Yes.
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Get that calculator, which is on that easel, and then check every row.
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Here we go.
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57 plus...
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What's the next one?
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64. 64.
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41 plus 48 plus 55.
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Good job, man.
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Okay, do a diagonal one.
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Okay.
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57. 57.
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45. 45.
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45. 53.
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53. 61.
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61 plus...
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49. 49.
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Okay.
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This is the last one.
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So what about if we go this way?
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That other diagonal.
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Ooh.
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Ooh, yeah, yeah.
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These numbers are in order.
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I love this.
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Okay, let's go.
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Give me the numbers champ.
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51. 51 plus?
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52. 52.
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53. 53.
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54. 54 plus?
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55. 55.
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Ladies and gentlemen, the greatest math mind of all time.
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Give it up for Miguel.
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Meet Miguel: A 7-Year-Old Math Prodigy and His Charming Chat with Steve Harvey
In this engaging video, 7-year-old Miguel, a math whiz from Florida, captivates Steve Harvey with his love for complex numbers—from fifth roots to magic squares. Their friendly, conversational exchange is a goldmine for English learners, blending casual speech with clear explanations, making it perfect for practicing real-world communication.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "What's up, Miguel?" A relaxed greeting to start a conversation, ideal for casual settings.
- "I promise I'm not looking." A simple way to assure someone of your honesty, useful in everyday interactions.
- "My head is finna explode." A playful expression of being overwhelmed, great for adding humor to conversations (note: "finna" is informal for "going to").
- "Let me explain." A clear way to introduce a clarification, essential for effective communication.
- "That's enough." A polite way to end an activity, useful in various contexts.
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide to Master This Dialogue
Shadowing—repeating speech immediately after the speaker—is a proven technique to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here's how to use this video effectively:
- Watch and listen: First, watch the video to grasp the context and tone. Notice Miguel's confident delivery and Steve's warm, conversational style.
- Pause and repeat: Use a shadowing app or site to pause after short phrases (e.g., "complicated numbers help my brain work") and repeat them, focusing on matching the rhythm and intonation.
- Focus on casual speech: Pay attention to informal terms like "finna" and "man"—these are key to sounding natural. Practice saying them aloud until they feel comfortable.
- Shadow the dialogue: Once you're comfortable, shadow the entire conversation in real time. This trains your brain to process and produce English quickly.
- Record and compare: Record yourself shadowing and compare it to the video. Note areas where your pronunciation differs and adjust—tools like shadow speak can help refine your accuracy.
By practicing with this video, you'll not only improve your English pronunciation but also learn to communicate with confidence in casual settings. Whether using a shadowing app or a dedicated shadowing site, consistency is key—make it a daily habit to see real progress.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the greatest · the most talented |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're talking · I'm not looking · are we doing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will grow · will be · you'll find |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | are we going to do · gonna make |
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.