Shadowing Practice: Why Do We Get Goosebumps? | The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Now, let's get started with your favorite show!
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Gosh!
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That movie was so scary that it gave me goosebumps!
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Goosebumps?
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Yes, little kitty!
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Goosebumps!
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Hey friends, we all get Goosebumps for various reasons.
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But have you ever wondered why do we get them in the first place?
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So, in today's episode, let us explore this hair raising topic and find the answer to an interesting question.
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Why do we get Goosebumps?
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Zoom in!
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Goosebumps, also commonly known as Goose Flesh, are tiny bumps on your skin at the base of your hair that spring up involuntarily.
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Caused by various factors like an unexpected cold breeze,
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...watching a scary movie, playing adventure sports etc. I know you are thinking, but why are they called what they are called?
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That is Goosebumps.
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Well, their name is the most straightforward thing about them.
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When geese are freshly plucked, their skin creates raised bumps where the feathers were.
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And because of this visual similarity, we call them Goosebumps.
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But why do we get it?
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Well, it is believed that years ago, when humans were all big,
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smelly and hairy, Goosebumps played a vital role in their daily lives.
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You see, our ancestors never had the luxury of clothes and generally wandered around half naked,
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making them fall prey to ever-changing climatic conditions.
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And as the winter hit, making our ancestral uncle feel cold,
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the adrenal glands got activated and released a hormone called adrenaline, also known as epinephrine.
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This hormone causes the tiny muscles called Erecta Pili, which are attached to the hair follicles to tense up and shrink,
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making the hair stand upright and a little bit of skin around the hair protrudes like a flexing muscle,
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resulting in goosebumps.
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This straightened hair helped to trap more air which stopped the body heat from releasing,
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making our ancestral uncle feel better, rosier and warmer.
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Not only that, getting goosebumps is an automated response we call reflex.
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Which is an action your body has automatically executed without you even thinking about it.
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This particular reflex is known as the pilomotor reflex and generally gets activated during the flight of fight situation.
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So, whenever our ancestors came across a deadly wild animal,
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adrenaline rushed in and made their hair stand to make them appear bigger to scare their enemies.
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We can still observe this phenomenon in our pet cat or a dog.
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You must have seen their hair standing on end when they sense danger or feel afraid.
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So, now you know, why do we get goosebumps?
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Congratulations my friends, you learnt something new today.
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Trivia time!
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Did you know, medical term for goosebumps are...
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Cutus and Seraina, Philoerection and Horipolation.
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Also, some people get goosebumps when they listen to music.
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Yes, a study found that people who are more open to different types of music
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and to new experiences were more likely to get goosebumps and chills from listening.
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So, put on your headphones and get ready for a bumpy ride!
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It's question time!
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Today's question is, What is the other name for adrenaline?
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Hope you enjoyed today's episode.
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Until next time, it's me, Dr. Binocs, Zooming out!
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking with videos like "Why Do We Get Goosebumps?" provides a unique opportunity to improve your English communication skills. The engaging content not only delves into a fascinating topic but also introduces you to natural spoken English. By shadowing the host, you can mimic their intonation, rhythm, and pronunciation, which are critical components of effective communication. This method, often referred to as shadow speech, allows you to absorb phrases and expressions in context, enhancing your vocabulary and fluency. Furthermore, this video is an excellent resource for IELTS speaking practice, as it involves storytelling and descriptive language that mirrors real-life conversations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The speaker employs various grammatical structures and expressions that can enhance your English speaking skills. Here are a few notable examples:

  • “Have you ever wondered why...” - This phrase encourages curiosity and invites discussion, a great way to lead into a speaking topic.
  • “It is believed that...” - This passive construction is useful for discussing opinions or general beliefs, which is common in conversational English.
  • “Whenever our ancestors came across...” - This creates a conditional scenario that can help learners practice using complex sentences to express situations and cause-effect relationships.
  • “As the winter hit...” - The use of the past tense here allows learners to narrate events effectively, which is crucial for storytelling.

Utilizing a shadowing app can facilitate practice with these structures by allowing you to replay them until you feel comfortable incorporating them into your speech.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking, be mindful of specific pronunciation challenges that may arise from the content of the video. Some tricky words and phrases include:

  • “Goosebumps” - The 'oo' sound can be tricky; practice saying it slowly, ensuring the double 'o' is pronounced clearly.
  • “Adrenaline” - This word contains stress on the second syllable, which can help improve your overall fluency.
  • “Reflex” - Ensure the 'r' sound at the beginning is pronounced correctly as it can be challenging for non-native speakers.

To refine your pronunciation, consider using a shadowspeak technique, where you repeat phrases immediately after hearing them in the video. This practice not only aids in articulation but also reinforces language retention.

Incorporating these exercises into your language learning routine will vastly improve your ability to learn English with YouTube content and enhance your overall speaking skills. Enjoy your learning journey!

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.