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Hello English learners, and welcome back to English in Comfort,
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your cozy English podcast for learning English through easy conversation.
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I'm Mark.
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And I'm Anna.
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We're back with another English shadowing practice,
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and today we are practicing small talk.
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That's right.
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Shadowing is the best way to improve your speaking skills.
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And small talk is so important.
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You use it everywhere from meeting friends and neighbors to chatting at work.
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We will start with easy phrases and move to slightly longer ones.
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Here is how to practice.
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Listen to the phrase and then repeat it out loud during the silent pause.
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Try to copy our tone and rhythm too.
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And remember, you can always pause the video if you need more time.
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So if you're ready, let's get started.
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Let's start with the basics.
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These are easy, friendly ways to say hello and ask how someone is doing.
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Listen and repeat.
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Hi, how are things?
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How is your day going?
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It is so nice to see you.
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see.
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What is new with you?
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Great!
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Now, let's practice how to answer those greetings naturally.
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Remember to sound friendly.
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I'm doing really well, thanks.
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Not too bad.
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How about you?
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I've been pretty busy lately.
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Everything is going great.
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Nothing much, just the usual.
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Excellent job!
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Now, the most popular small talk topic in the world, the weather.
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Listen and repeat.
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Beautiful day today, isn't it?
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It looks like it is going to rain.
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I can't believe how cold it is today.
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We finally have some sunshine.
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It is supposed to be really hot tomorrow.
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I hope it stays sunny for the weekend.
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All right, everyone.
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Let's move on to a topic everyone talks about when they arrive at work or meet a friend,
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which is traffic.
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Listen and repeat.
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How was the traffic today?
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The train was so crowded this morning.
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Did you find a parking spot?
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The traffic was terrible today.
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My drive was actually pretty quick.
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You're doing great.
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Next, let's talk about food and coffee breaks.
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Listen and repeat.
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I really needed a coffee today.
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The line is pretty long this morning.
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Did you bring your lunch today?
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I am starving.
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Where should we eat?
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I usually just grab a sandwich.
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Next, let's ask people about what they like to do.
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This is a great way to make friends.
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Listen and repeat.
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Have you watched any good movies lately?
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What do you like to do in your free time?
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I love reading when I have the time.
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I have been watching a really good show on TV.
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I usually just go for a walk in the evening.
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Let's talk about travel.
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People love talking about their vacations.
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Listen and repeat.
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Do you have any trips planned?
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I am going to the beach next month.
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Have you ever been to Italy?
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I really need a vacation right now.
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That sounds like an amazing trip.
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You're doing a fantastic job.
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Talk is talking about the weekend.
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Listen and repeat.
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Do you have any plans for the weekend?
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What did you get up to this weekend?
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I am just going to take it easy and relax.
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We went out for dinner on Saturday night.
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I didn't do much, just caught up on some sleep.
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Great job, everyone.
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Making someone smile is a great way to start a chat.
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Pay attention to the friendly tone here.
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Listen and repeat.
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I really like your jacket.
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That is a great color on you.
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Where did you get those shoes?
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Your hair looks really nice today.
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Great.
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Now, in every small talk,
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you need to know how to end small talk politely without being rude.
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Listen and repeat.
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Well, I should probably get going.
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It was so nice talking to you.
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I better get back to work.
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Let's catch up again soon.
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Have a great rest of your day.
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Perfect.
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Now it is time for the final challenge.
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We are going to practice full conversations.
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Listen and try to repeat and copy the both of us.
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Hey, Anna, how was the traffic today?
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Hi, Mark.
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It was terrible.
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It took me an hour to get here.
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How about you?
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My drive was actually pretty quick.
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I left a little early today.
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That was smart.
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I really need this coffee right now.
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Me too.
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So, do you have any plans for the weekend?
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Not really.
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I'm just going to take it easy and relax.
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What about you?
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I am going to the beach with some friends.
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I hope it stays sunny.
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That sounds amazing.
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Have a great time.
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Thanks.
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Well, I should probably get back to work.
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Me too.
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Catch up with you later, Mark.
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Fantastic job, everyone.
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Let's do one more practice with another common daily life situation.
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Hi, Mark.
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Long time no see.
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How have you been?
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Hi, Anna.
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I'm doing really well, thanks.
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Just been pretty busy lately.
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I know the feeling.
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Beautiful day today, isn't it?
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It really is.
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We finally have some sunshine.
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By the way, I love your new jacket.
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That is a great color on you.
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Thank you so much.
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I just bought it for my trip next month Oh,
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do you have a trip planned?
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Yes, I am finally taking a vacation to Italy Wow,
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have a wonderful time.
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Anyway, I better get going It was so nice talking to you.
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Have a great rest of your day.
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And that's it, everyone.
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Take a deep breath.
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You did a fantastic job.
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Your mouth and jaw might feel a little tired right now,
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but that is exactly what we want.
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It means you are building muscle memory.
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Soon, these small talk phrases will be completely automatic.
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Make sure to save this video to your playlist so you can come back and practice with us again.
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Consistency is the key to speaking smoothly.
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Let us know in the comments.
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Which small talk topic is your favorite?
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Do you like talking about the weather, food, or travel?
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We would love to read your thoughts.
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Don't forget to subscribe to English in Comfort for more everyday conversation practice.
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Thank you for practicing with us.
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Keep speaking, keep improving, and take care everyone.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “English Shadowing Practice for Small Talk”. Las palabras que más se repiten: repeat, listen, practice, English, weekend. Este vídeo tiene 164 frases y 1030 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 11:12. El hablante habla despacio, unas 92 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 88 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es fácil de seguir. 25 de sus 164 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
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| phrase sustantivo | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | frase |
| pause sustantivo | /pɔːz/ | pausa |
| sunny adjetivo | /ˈsʌni/ | asoleado, soleado |
| sunshine sustantivo | /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ | sol, insolación |
| relax verbo | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | relajar, aflojar |
| jacket sustantivo | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | chaqueta, campera |
| learner sustantivo | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | aprendiz, aprendedor |
| politely adverbio | /pəˈlaɪtli/ | educadamente, cortésmente |
| starve verbo | /stɑɹv/ | morir de hambre |
| playlist sustantivo | /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ | lista de reproducción |
| smoothly adverbio | /ˈsmuːðli/ | suavemente, lisamente |
| greeting sustantivo | /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ | saludo, salutación |
| consistency sustantivo | /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ | consistencia |
| subscribe verbo | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | suscribirse, subscribirse |
| rhythm sustantivo | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | ritmo |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| get back to verbo | responder / contestar (en un rato), volver / tornar a contactar |
| catch up verbo | enredar |
| get up to verbo | cometer |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- How is your day going?
- What is new with you?
- Did you find a parking spot?
- Did you bring your lunch today?
- Have you watched any good movies lately?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | I've been · Have you watched · Have you ever been |
| Consejo con “should” should + verbo — decir qué es buena idea | should we eat · should probably get |
| Verbo + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbos seguidos de la forma en -ing | love reading · love talking · Keep speaking |
| Superlativos the -est / the most … — lo más alto o lo más bajo de un grupo | the best · the most popular |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 15 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, you're, isn't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “th”: smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, breathe /bɹiːð/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/, shoe /ˈʃu/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: starve /stɑɹv/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, pause /pɔːz/
- /dʒ/ — no es la “y” ni la “ch”: jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/, sandwich /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como phrase, pause, sunny.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.