Pratique du Shadowing: 2-4000-3-U7 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Unit 7.
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Word List.
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Abandon.
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To abandon something is to leave it forever or for a long time.
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The old room had been abandoned years before.
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Ambitious.
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An ambitious person wants to be rich or successful.
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Kendra had to be ambitious to get into medical school.
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Bark To bark is to make a short, loud noise, like a dog.
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The dog barked loudly and frighteningly.
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Bay A bay is an area near the ocean where the land goes inward.
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The Golden Gate Bridge crosses San Francisco Bay.
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Brilliant.
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A brilliant person is very bright or smart.
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My younger sister is brilliant for someone her age.
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Chin.
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A chin is the hard part at the bottom of a person's face.
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Luke pointed to the hair on his chin.
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Complaint.
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A complaint is an expression of unhappiness about something.
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Mom said she didn't want to hear my brother's complaints.
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Deaf A deaf person or animal cannot hear.
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Susan uses sign language because she is deaf.
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Enthusiastic An enthusiastic person is excited by or interested in something.
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The man was enthusiastic about his job.
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Expedition An expedition is a long trip, usually to a place very far away.
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They got into their spaceship to begin their expedition.
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Horizon The horizon is where the sky looks like it meets the ground.
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The sun dipped below the horizon.
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Loyal Loyal people always help or support a certain person or thing.
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The three friends are very loyal to each other.
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Mayor The mayor is the person in charge of a city.
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The mayor of my hometown is quite a powerful speaker.
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Mutual A mutual thing is felt in the same way by two or more people.
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Robert likes Sarah and she likes him.
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The feeling is mutual.
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Overweight.
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Overweight people or animals are heavier than is healthy.
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Lisa eats too much, so now she is overweight.
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Refuge A refuge is a place of safety.
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When it started to rain, she found refuge in the house.
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Restore To restore something is to put it back the way it was.
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Victor restored the old car.
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Rub.
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To rub something is to push on it and move your hand back and forth.
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Mom's feet were sore, so she rubbed them.
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Senses.
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The senses are how living things experience the world.
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Sight, taste, smell, hearing, and touch.
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It would be hard to live without your five senses.
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Veterinarian.
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A veterinarian is a doctor who takes care of animals.
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Wanda became a veterinarian because she loves dogs.
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Patsy Ann A long time ago in Alaska, a dog named Patsy Ann watched the horizon.
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Every day, she waited by the bay for ships returning from an expedition.
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Patsy Ann was a brilliant dog, and she was very unique.
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She was deaf.
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She couldn't bark either.
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But she used all of her other senses to know when a ship was near.
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Patsy Ann lived on the streets.
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Her owners did not want her because she could not hear, so they abandoned her.
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She found refuge in a fancy hotel.
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Guests rubbed her back and scratched her chin.
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Many people gave her food.
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She became quite overweight.
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She became very famous.
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Visitors to Alaska were enthusiastic about meeting her.
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They brought presents for her.
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They liked seeing her, and the feeling was mutual.
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The mayor said Patsy Ann should be called the town's greeter.
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The people in town loved Patsy Ann, too, even though she lived on the streets.
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They were willing to fight to keep her.
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A new law made all dogs wear a collar and get shots.
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The mayor received many complaints.
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People wanted Patsy Ann to be able to stay.
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One ambitious sailor got people to help.
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Together, they paid for Patsy Ann to go to the veterinarian.
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She got her shots and a collar.
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She could stay.
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When Patsy Ann died, everyone missed the town's loyal greeter.
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So the mayor hired someone to make a statue of Patsy Ann.
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He restored the town's greeter.
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Now, she stands near the water forever, waiting for ships to come home.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking English using this video enhances your comprehension and fluency by immersing you in practical contexts. The vocabulary introduced, such as abandon, ambitious, and expedition, provides a solid foundation for conversation starters. Engaging with such terms allows learners to navigate discussions about aspirations, adventures, and personal experiences more effectively. Moreover, by utilizing techniques like shadow speaking with the video, you can mirror the pronunciation and intonation of the speaker to improve your own speaking skills. This method not only builds confidence but also helps you master the nuances of English, crucial for IELTS speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The speaker in the video demonstrates several key grammatical structures that are invaluable for English learners. Here are a few essential expressions:

  • "To abandon something is to leave it forever or for a long time." - This definition highlights the infinitive form 'to abandon' followed by a simple clause, a structure useful in defining and explaining terms in conversation.
  • "An ambitious person wants to be rich or successful." - Notice the use of the adjective 'ambitious' followed by the simple present tense. This structure is often used to describe character traits and aspirations in English.
  • "My younger sister is brilliant for someone her age." - Here, the speaker uses a comparative structure ('for someone her age') which can be particularly useful when making comparisons in conversations or essays.
  • "The feeling is mutual." - This phrase employs a simple present tense to convey agreement, a critical element in conversational English.

These examples encourage learners to practice constructing sentences that convey clear thoughts, perfect for use in both casual conversation and formal contexts such as the IELTS speaking section.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with the video, there are several tricky words that you may struggle with. For instance:

  • Ambitious - Pay attention to the pronunciation of the 'tious' ending, as it can often lead to mispronunciation. Practicing this word can enhance your skills in articulating similar adjectives.
  • Expedition - Be cautious with the syllable stress; it falls on the third syllable ('di'). Emphasizing the correct syllable will make your speech sound more fluent.
  • Mutual - Often mispronounced, the 'mew' sound can be pronounced quickly, leading to confusion. Regular practice using a shadowing app can help you get this right.

By identifying these common pronunciation traps, learners can focus their practice and improve their overall speaking clarity, making it easier to convey thoughts effectively during conversations or exams like the IELTS.

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.