Shadowing Practice: 674 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
67 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Hey, great news!
2
We now have worksheets for some of our most popular videos.
3
Pop on over to RocketKidsOnline.com to get your own.
4
We've got more coming soon, now on with the show.
5
Self-esteem is how much people value themselves and how important they believe they are in the world.
6
You might hear people talking about the importance of self-esteem in kids.
7
But what exactly is it?
8
Why does it matter so much?
9
How can we get more of it?
10
I'm glad you asked because we are going to tackle five ways to improve your self-esteem on this episode of Rocket Kids.
11
I'm Elvis and let's get this started.
12
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself or the opinion you have of yourself.
13
So yeah, if we have positive self-esteem, we feel good about ourselves and what we are capable of.
14
Who doesn't want to feel good about themselves or think they can do great things?
15
When we are confident and secure about who we are, we're more likely to take on new challenges and learn from our mistakes.
16
We're also more likely to stand up for ourselves and ask for help when we need it.
17
We can develop positive self-esteem by working towards a goal and seeing that hard work pays off over time.
18
Accomplishing things shows us that we have what it takes to face new challenges.
19
Our success makes us feel good about ourselves and learn that it's even okay to fail.
20
All of these are great things and now you want to know how to get some of that positive self-esteem?
21
Well here are five ways to do just that.
22
Stop the negative thoughts.
23
Look, we all have times when we feel a bit low or find it hard to believe in ourselves, especially when things don't go the way that we had hoped.
24
When we start thinking we aren't good enough to do that, not clever enough, don't have any friends, you start to see that these things are just not true.
25
You do have friends.
26
You were clever enough to do that last level and why can't you be clever enough for this one?
27
Remember, we are what we think we are.
28
So find the positive about yourself and realize that you are more than just what you think you are.
29
Be with positive people.
30
They say that we're the sum of the five people we spend the most time with.
31
We hang around positive people then we tend to have a more positive mindset
32
and if we hang around those that complain all the time
33
or may constantly be putting down you
34
and others then yeah we're not going to feel so good about ourselves and the world around us.
35
Keep the people close that make you feel good, encourage you, and make you want to do better.
36
And don't be afraid to get rid of the others.
37
Know your strengths.
38
We all have things that we are better at than others.
39
Maybe you are really good at drawing, maybe you play a mean violin, or you're really, really good at basketball.
40
Whatever it is, do more of that.
41
Sign up for a drawing contest, join the advanced orchestra, get involved with that summer basketball league.
42
When we do more of what we love, we feel better about ourselves and our accomplishments.
43
Find those things that you love and do more of them, and always work to be better at it.
44
Get up and get moving.
45
Exercise is a great way to increase those feel-good juices that run through our body.
46
Staying healthy, eating right, and getting in that exercise will get our minds moving in a positive direction.
47
Studies actually show that exercise can reduce anxiety, depression, and negative thoughts.
48
All great reasons to get up and get moving.
49
We can set goals too, and then work to accomplish them, like beating our time in the 100 meter dash or adding time to our daily walk.
50
When we see ourselves improving, our self esteem goes up.
51
Take on challenges.
52
Most of the time people with low self esteem will avoid taking on new challenges
53
because they don't think they can do it.
54
It doesn't mean you have to go climb Mount Everest
55
or jump right into something that will be so hard that you just can't do it.
56
Start small with new things.
57
Learn them and get better.
58
Seeing yourself improve at something will for sure improve your self-esteem.
59
Remember, it doesn't have to be something physical you take on.
60
Maybe you want to challenge yourself to ask for help
61
when you need it or to give more of your time to those in need.
62
Whatever you challenge yourself to, just be sure that you're doing it for you.
63
The bottom line is improving self-esteem requires a bit of work as it involves developing and maintaining healthier emotional habits.
64
We will all feel low, but work hard to make sure those feelings don't last.
65
Stop with the negative thoughts, be with positive people, know your strengths, get moving, and take on new challenges.
66
Get your mind moving in the right direction every day, and remember that self-esteem is built over time, not overnight.
67
That's that, and this is Rocket Kids, I'm Elvis, and until next time, always remember to be your best self because it's the only way to be.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
A21
42 sentences
💡 GET TO KNOW YOURSELF BETTER: Self-awareness, Self-image, and Self-esteem for Kids 💖🧠
KidsDaily Conversation
A23
5 sentences
Positive Thinking 🌟 | Easy English for Beginners (A1–A2) | English Listening Practice
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A23
1034 sentences
How To Speak English In Daily Conversations | Speak Naturally And Confidently | Speak English Daily
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A29
64 sentences
Wellbeing for Children: Healthy Habits
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A12
81 sentences
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others | Level A1 | English shadowing
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A112
174 sentences
Trust Yourself More Each Day | A1 English Shadowing
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A24
138 sentences
Learn English With Podcast Conversation Episode 9 | English Podcast For Beginners #englishpodcast
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A21
6 sentences
Be Proud of Yourself ⭐ | Easy English for Beginners (A1–A2) | English Listening Practice
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A25
438 sentences
Your Future Begins with Self Control! | Easy English Podcast Conversation in Daily Life
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A23
14 sentences
Believe In Yourself
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A21
339 sentences
Change Your Mindset, Change Your English | Easy English Conversation for Beginners
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A24
31 sentences
🙋♂️ ASKING FOR HELP is BRAVE 💪 SELF-REGULATION for Kids
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: self, esteem, positive, ourselves, challenge. This video has 67 sentences and 909 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:03. The speaker talks fast, about 180 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 92% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| esteem verb | /ɪˈstiːm/ | To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence. |
| clever adjective | /ˈklɛv.ɚ/ | Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept. |
| accomplish verb | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ | To finish successfully. |
| anxiety noun | /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/ | An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event. |
| encourage verb | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| involve verb | /ɪnˈvɑlv/ | To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| complain verb | /kəmˈpleɪn/ | To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. |
| climb verb | /ˈklaɪ̯m/ | To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending). |
| overnight adverb | /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ | During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past. |
| tackle verb | /ˈtækəl/ | To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them. |
| orchestra noun | /ˈɔː.kɪs.tɹə/ | A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments… |
| dash noun | /ˈdæʃ/ | Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar). |
| mindset noun | /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ | A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
| hang around verb | To stay, linger, or loiter. |
| go up verb | To move upwards. |
| put down verb | To insult, belittle, or demean. |
| run through verb | To summarise briefly. |
| stand up for verb | To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like). |
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 | our most popular · the most time · your best |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start thinking · avoid taking · mind moving |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might hear · may constantly |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will get · will avoid · will be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 21 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we're, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, dash /ˈdæʃ/, accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/
- Long words — get the stress right: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/
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 esteem, clever, accomplish.
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.