Shadowing Practice: Safeguarding ICH (2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, I'm Mene from Digital ICH channel.
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As I said in the last video, it's very important to identify ICH elements.
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Why?
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Because once you know the traditions that exist in your community,
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you can move forward with other safeguard measures For instance: You can research, document or inventory them.
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With the practitioners and the communities,
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you can organize information about ICH elements organize their history description with the tiles photos videos but you can also promote ICH.
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You can think in ways to promote traditions, talk about them involve people to see or join them.
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Organize events and public sessions about traditions that you love.
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You can transmit ICH in formal and non -formal ways.
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You can help to develop educational programs training capacity -building programs to safeguard ICH within communities.
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If you work on ICH issues, in state organizations or organizations that have this kind of power or mission, You can help.
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Planning and implementing legal instruments and ways to finance ICH practices. To finish.
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You can also think at international level and promote or be part of a team that are interested to submit ICH elements,
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Tu uniesk uz lists.
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The representative list of the indangible cultural heritage of humanity or the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.
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So, we can do many things to safeguard indangible cultural heritage.
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However, none of these actions will be relevant if the meaning of the tradition is lost for their communities. At tradition!
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may be documented, but if it's not alive, there is no ICH to safeguard.
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Don't forget this!
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In the next video I'm going to talk about the information that you must collect to do an ICH inventory.
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Watch it!
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Bye!

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through the content of the "Safeguarding ICH (2)" video. The video discusses the importance of identifying and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) within communities. By engaging with this material, you will enhance your vocabulary and comprehension while learning about cultural preservation efforts. This lesson is a practical way to improve your fluency using the shadowing technique, which focuses on mimicking a speaker's speech patterns and intonation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH): Traditions and practices that are not physically tangible but are crucial for cultural identity.
  • Safeguarding: Measures taken to protect and preserve cultural elements.
  • Documentation: The process of recording information about cultural traditions.
  • Capacity-building: Training programs aimed at empowering communities to preserve their heritage.
  • Practitioners: Individuals who actively engage in and uphold cultural traditions.
  • Inventory: A detailed list of traditional practices and their descriptions.
  • Public sessions: Events organized to engage the community with cultural traditions.
  • Promote: Encourage awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your practice with this video, try the shadowing technique. Begin by listening to a short segment of the video, focusing on how Mene pronounces each word and the rhythm of their speech. Here's a step-by-step approach:

  • Start Slow: Listen to the video at a slower speed, if possible, to grasp the nuances of the pronunciation and intonation.
  • Repeat Aloud: After listening to each sentence, pause and repeat it out loud. This will help you improve your speaking clarity and confidence.
  • Focus on Rhythm: Pay attention to the natural rise and fall of the speaker’s voice to match the tone and emotion. This form of shadowspeak is essential for sounding more natural in conversation.
  • Record Yourself: Use a smartphone or recorder to capture yourself shadowing the phrases. Listening back can help identify areas for improvement.
  • Engage with Content: After practicing speaking, consider how the concepts relate to your culture and personal experiences. This reflection can enhance your IELTS speaking practice, making it richer and more relevant.

By incorporating these strategies, you'll not only expand your vocabulary related to cultural heritage but also enhance your overall English speaking skills. Enjoy the journey of learning English with YouTube!

¿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.

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