Pratique du Shadowing: 18_The Dog and the Cherry Blossom - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Story 18.
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The Dog and the Cherry Blossom A long time ago in Japan,
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there lived a good man and his wife.
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They had a little dog that they loved very much.
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But their mean neighbor threw stones at the little dog.
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One day, the dog was digging in the yard,
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So the good man came out to see what was the matter.
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When he saw what the dog was doing,
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he said, I will get my shovel and help you, little dog.
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Soon his shovel struck something.
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He reached into the hole and found a box filled with fine gold.
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The mean man saw this and was jealous.
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He asked his neighbor to lend him the dog.
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The mean man yelled, Dig here and find some gold for me.
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The little dog started to dig.
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But turned up nothing but garbage.
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You stupid dog, said the mean man,
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striking the dog with his shovel and killing it.
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The good man was sad.
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He buried his dog under a small tree.
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The tree stretched high to the sky in only a few years.
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So the man's wife said,
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let us cut this tree down and make a wooden bowl.
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We will make some rice cakes for our little dog,
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for he always loved rice cakes.
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As they pounded the rice into cakes in the bowl,
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the rice turned to gold.
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The good man and his wife became rich.
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The mean neighbor borrowed the bowl and began to pound rice in it.
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but he got only smelly garbage.
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The man burned the bowl in anger.
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The kind man came and took the ashes and spread them under a cherry tree in his yard.
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It was winter, and as you know,
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cherry trees do not blossom in winter,
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but right away this tree put out the most beautiful flowers.
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Everyone in the land heard about this and came to see the tree blooming out of season.
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The prince had a sick and dying cherry tree that he loved dearly.
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He asked if he might borrow some of the ashes.
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The good man agreed.
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When the prince spread the ashes under his tree,
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it came back to life,
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and the flowers were splendid.
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The prince was so happy.
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He made the good man and his wife even richer.
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He also made them honored in the land.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This charming story, "The Dog and the Cherry Blossom," presents an excellent opportunity for English learners to engage in IELTS speaking practice. By practicing with this video, you can improve your speaking skills while absorbing cultural narratives that are rich in vocabulary and themes. As you retell the story or discuss its morals, you naturally enhance your fluency. Moreover, utilizing techniques from shadow speech will allow you to mimic the intonations and expressions of the speaker, reinforcing your own speech mechanics and boosting confidence. Engaging with the emotional depth and narrative rhythm can aid in retaining vocabulary and structures, making your spoken English more dynamic.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Several key grammatical structures and expressions present in the video can enhance your language skills:

  • Simple Past Tense: The story employs the simple past tense to recount events, such as “the dog was digging” and “the good man came out.” Practicing these structures can help you convey past experiences more confidently.
  • Conditional Clauses: The phrase, “If you lend me the dog, I will find gold,” showcases the use of conditionals, which are crucial for expressing hypothetical situations. Such structures could be beneficial in IELTS speaking tasks.
  • Imperative Sentences: Commands like “Dig here and find some gold for me” illustrate how imperatives are used to give instructions. This form is practical for everyday conversations, reinforcing assertive communication.
  • Descriptive Language: The use of adjectives and adverbs throughout, such as “mean neighbor” and “beautiful flowers,” helps in painting vivid images. Incorporating descriptive language in your speaking can capture your audience's attention effectively.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing shadowing, pay close attention to these potentially tricky words from the story:

  • Bury and berry: The similarity in pronunciation can confuse learners. Emphasize the different vowel sounds between these terms to ensure clarity.
  • Neighbor: This word often trips up learners. Make sure you pronounce the 'gh' as a hard 'g,' similar to 'great,' to avoid miscommunication.
  • Splendid: The stress is on the second syllable; practicing this word repeatedly can enhance your vocabulary and intonation during speaking.

By utilizing resources like shadowspeaks and shadowing sites specifically designed for improving English pronunciation, you can practice these nuances effectively. Focusing on the distinct sounds and rhythms in the story can significantly elevate your spoken English skills.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.

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