Pratique du Shadowing: 20 Minutes to Improve Your Speaking & Listening Skills - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hello English learners!
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Today, let's practice your English skills together.
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This video will help you improve your listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
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First, we will start with a listening exercise.
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Listen to the conversation carefully and fill in the empty blanks with one or two words.
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English speaking course.
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Fill in the blanks.
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Have you been to the new gym downtown?
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No, I haven't.
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Is it good?
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It's great.
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They have a lot of new equipment.
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I've been thinking about joining a gym.
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Really?
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What's stopping you?
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I'm not sure where to start with exercising.
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I could help you.
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I go to the gym often. That would be great.
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I need some motivation.
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Do you like cardio or weight training?
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I think I'd prefer cardio to start.
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Cardio is a good choice.
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It's great for health.
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I'm also interested in yoga classes.
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They have yoga classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Perfect!
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I'm free those days.
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Let's go together then.
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How about this Tuesday?
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That sounds like a plan.
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I'll meet you there.
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Great.
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It'll be fun to exercise together.
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I agree.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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Awesome.
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Let's meet at the gym at 5 p.m.
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See you there at 5.
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Goodbye.
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I'll see you on Tuesday.
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Hey Mia, ready for our workout?
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Definitely.
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Let's start with some cardio.
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Good idea.
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Cardio is great for heart health.
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After this, how about we try some weight training?
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Sounds good.
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It's important to build muscle.
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I've been reading about diet and nutrition, too.
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Really?
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What have you learned?
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Eating balanced meals is key for fitness.
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I agree.
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Protein is essential for muscle recovery.
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Yes, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Hydration is crucial too.
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We should drink enough water.
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Definitely.
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It's all about balance and moderation.
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Personal wellness is more than just exercise.
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True.
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It's also about mental health and rest.
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Exactly.
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Getting enough sleep is a big part of it.
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How do you manage stress, Jake?
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I like to meditate and take walks outside. That sounds peaceful.
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I enjoy reading to relax.
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Everyone has their own way to unwind.
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True.
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It's about finding what works for you.
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Exactly.
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Now let's get started.
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Agreed.
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I feel so refreshed after exercising.
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Exercise is great for mental health too.
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True.
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It helps me clear my mind.
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How else do you take care of your mental health?
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I try to keep a positive mindset and stay connected with friends.
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That's important.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed?
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Sometimes.
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When that happens, I take a break and focus on self-care.
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Good approach.
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I find talking about my feelings helps too.
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Definitely.
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It's okay to ask for help when needed.
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Agree.
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Do you think exercise and mental health are connected?
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Absolutely.
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Physical activity can significantly impact mental well-being.
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That's why I like to stay active.
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It keeps me balanced.
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Me too.
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It's all about holistic wellness.
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Thanks for this conversation, Jake.
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It's good to talk about these things.
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Anytime, Mia.
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It's super important to support each other.
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I can't wait for our next workout.
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So that's the listening exercise.
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How many blanks did you fill in correctly?
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And did you hear any new vocabulary?
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Let me show you some new words and their definitions.
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Motivation.
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Please, repeat after me.
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Motivation.
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Motivation.
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Meaning, the desire or willingness to do something Cardio Please,
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repeat after me Cardio Cardio Meaning,
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short for cardiovascular exercise It refers to aerobic exercises that increase heart rate Workout.
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Please repeat after me.
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Workout.
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Workout.
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Meaning, a session of vigorous physical exercise or training.
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Muscle.
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Please repeat after me.
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Muscle.
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Muscle.
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A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the human body capable of contracting to produce movement.
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Diet Please repeat after me.
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Diet Diet The kinds of foods that a person habitually eats.
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Nutrition.
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Please repeat after me.
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Nutrition.
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Nutrition.
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Meaning the process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
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Protein.
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Please repeat after me.
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Protein.
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Protein.
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Meaning, a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential for the body's repair and growth.
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Personal Wellness Please repeat after me.
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Personal Wellness Personal Wellness Meaning,
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overall well-being that includes physical, mental, and emotional health.
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Meditate Please repeat after me Meditate Meditate
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Meaning Think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence.
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Holistic wellness Please repeat after me.
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Holistic wellness Holistic wellness Meaning A comprehensive approach to health considering the whole person,
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including physical, mental, and social aspects.
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Now, we head to the duet part, where you can practice your speaking skills.
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Read Jake's lines out loud when they appear on your screen.
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Pretend like you are having a real conversation.
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Are you ready?
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Let's go!
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Have you been to the new gym downtown?
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No, I haven't.
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Is it good?
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It's great.
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They have a lot of new equipment.
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I've been thinking about joining a gym.
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Really?
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What's stopping you?
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I'm not sure where to start with exercising I could help you.
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I go to the gym often That would be great.
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I need some motivation Do you like cardio or weight training?
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I think I'd prefer cardio to start.
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Cardio is a good choice.
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It's great for health.
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I'm also interested in yoga classes.
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They have yoga classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Perfect!
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I'm free those days.
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Let's go together then.
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How about this Tuesday?
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That sounds like a plan.
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I'll meet you there.
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Great.
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It'll be fun to exercise together.
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I agree.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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Awesome.
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Let's meet at the gym at 5 p.m.
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See you there at 5.
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Goodbye, I'll see you on Tuesday.
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Hey Mia, ready for our workout?
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Definitely.
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Let's start with some cardio.
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Good idea!
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Cardio is great for heart health.
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After this, how about we try some weight training?
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Sounds good!
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It's important to build muscle.
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I've been reading about diet and nutrition, too.
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Really?
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What have you learned?
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Eating balanced meals is key for fitness.
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I agree.
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Protein is essential for muscle recovery.
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Yes, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Hydration is crucial too.
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We should drink enough water.
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Definitely, it's all about balance and moderation.
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Personal wellness is more than just exercise.
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True.
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It's also about mental health and rest.
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Exactly.
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Getting enough sleep is a big part of it.
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How do you manage stress, Jake?
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I like to meditate and take walks outside. That sounds peaceful.
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I enjoy reading to relax.
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Everyone has their own way to unwind.
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True.
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It's about finding what works for you.
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Exactly.
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Now let's get started.
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Agreed.
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I feel so refreshed after exercising.
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Exercise is great for mental health too.
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True.
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It helps me clear my mind.
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How else do you take care of your mental health?
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I try to keep a positive mindset and stay connected with friends.
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That's important.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed?
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Sometimes.
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When that happens, I take a break and focus on self-care.
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Good approach.
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I find talking about my feelings helps too.
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Definitely.
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It's okay to ask for help when needed.
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Agree.
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Do you think exercise and mental health are connected?
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Absolutely.
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Physical activity can significantly impact mental well-being.
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That's why I like to stay active.
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It keeps me balanced.
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Me too.
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It's all about holistic wellness.
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Thanks for this conversation, Jake.
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It's good to talk about these things.
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Anytime, Mia.
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It's super important to support each other.
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I can't wait for our next workout.
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Don't forget to practice your English every day to improve your English level.
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Watch the video for one week.
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Try to think and speak in English every time.
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Listen and repeat the lesson out loud to improve your listening and speaking skills fast.
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About This Lesson

Welcome to your dedicated English speaking practice session! In this lesson, we will focus on improving your listening and speaking skills through interactive exercises. You will engage with a natural conversation that demonstrates practical use of everyday vocabulary and phrases. As you listen carefully, you will fill in the blanks with one or two words, enhancing your comprehension and retention. This method, often referred to as shadowspeak, will allow you to better grasp the rhythm and tone of spoken English. By the end of this session, you'll find yourself more confident in your speaking abilities, ready to tackle situations like engaging in casual conversations about fitness or nutrition!

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Gym - A place for physical exercise.
  • Equipment - Tools used for fitness activities.
  • Cardio - Exercises that raise your heart rate, good for cardiovascular health.
  • Weight training - Exercises using weights to build muscle.
  • Motivation - The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
  • Yoga classes - Sessions focused on yoga practices for flexibility and relaxation.
  • Nutrition - The process of obtaining food necessary for health and growth.
  • Schedule - A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this lesson, consider the following tips for effective shadowing. Aim to shadow the conversation in this video closely. Listen attentively at a pace that feels comfortable for you, even if it means starting slowly before gradually increasing your speed. The dialogues are structured to mimic real-life conversations, making them perfect for IELTS speaking practice as well. Repeat phrases aloud after the speaker to improve pronunciation and intonation. Pay attention to how idiomatic expressions are used, as this can significantly enhance your fluency in English speaking practice.

As you practice, record yourself and compare your speech to the original. This allows you to identify areas for improvement. Finally, remember to enjoy the learning process—practicing English doesn't have to be a chore! Use resources like learn English with YouTube to discover other engaging materials that will keep your language skills sharp. By incorporating these methods into your routine, you’ll gain more confidence and proficiency as you engage in conversations and improve your overall communication 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.