Shadowing Practice: We Ask Kids How Trump is Doing - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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On Saturday, President Trump celebrates his first year in office.
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On Saturday, President Trump celebrates his first year in office.
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It's been almost a year since the inauguration.
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Even though it seems like.. it's like dog years.
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It seems like so many more.
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President Trump's approval rating, according to the polls that were released today,
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is at 37%, which isn't great,
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but that was a poll of adults.
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I wanted to see what kids thought of his first year in office.
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So we stopped some children out on the street,
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and we asked them, how is the president doing?
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And their answers went exactly like this.
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How do you think Trump has done in his first year in office?
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Great.
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What do you think he's done that's so great? To save the world.
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He saved the world? From what? From harmony.
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Do you think Donald Trump has done a good job in his first year as president?
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No. Why not?
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Um, because he wants to put a wall over Mexico,
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and I, like, love going to Mexico.
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What's the first thing you think of when I say Donald Trump?
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Small fingers and orange face.
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What's the worst thing he's done?
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Um...
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I think he needs to stop threatening, uh, North Korea.
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Why?
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Because I don't want to get nuked.
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What's the first thing you think of when you hear Donald Trump?
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Um, pictures.
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Pictures of what? Of princesses.
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Princesses?
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Do you think he's smart?
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No. Why not?
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He treats people badly, and that's why I don't think he's smart.
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What's one nice thing you can say about Donald Trump?
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He has kind of cool hair, I think.
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He has cool hair?
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Whose hair is cooler, his or yours?
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Mine.
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Donald Trump has a lot of nicknames for people like Crooked Hillary, Rocket Man.
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Do you have a nickname for him?
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Um, Poop Face.
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Mr. Tiny Hands.
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Uh, Cheetah.
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Can you do an impression of him?
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It's gonna be great!
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We are gonna build a wall,
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and it will be huge.
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I will build a wall.
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A big one.
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Shona, Shona, Shona.
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Here's your paper towels.
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Can you do an impression of the president for us?
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You're fired!
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Wow.
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Thanks, kids.
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Nice.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage with a playful and insightful YouTube video where children share their opinions about former President Donald Trump's first year in office. The content showcases a variety of perspectives, humorous anecdotes, and language that reflects a child's understanding of politics and leadership. Through this engaging material, students will practice english speaking practice by exploring opinions, emotions, and descriptive language. This lesson will help them become more comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings in English, which is essential for true conversational fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Approval rating: A measure of public support for a politician.
  • Inauguration: The formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a president's term.
  • Save the world: A phrase often used to express taking action for positive global change.
  • Threatening: To state an intention to harm someone or something.
  • Nickname: A familiar or humorous name given instead of the real name.
  • Impression: An imitation of someone’s voice or behavior, often humorous.
  • Cool hair: A compliment often referring to someone's unique or stylish hairstyle.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, consider using a shadowing app that allows you to listen and repeat phrases in real-time. The children in the video speak with a clear and often enthusiastic tone, making it a perfect resource for shadow speak. You will want to focus on the rhythm and inflection as you repeat their words. Although the speed might vary, try to mimic their expressions and emotions to enhance your communication skills. Here are some specific tips for effective practice:

  • Start Slow: Play the video at a reduced speed initially. This will help you catch every word and phrase.
  • Use Pauses: Pause the video after significant statements so you can repeat them aloud. This technique will help you improve english pronunciation.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your shadowing attempts. Listening back will help you identify areas to improve.
  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to how the children express their thoughts. This will assist in improving both your speaking and listening skills.

Incorporating these strategies into your practice will not only make learning enjoyable but will also lead to substantial progress in your english speaking practice. Happy learning!

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.

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