Pratique du Shadowing: 21 Audio Track - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Track 21 Leonardo da Vinci was a renowned artist, but he was also a scientist, engineer, and inventor.
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Many of his designs were futuristic at the time and were never built.
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This was because they were either too costly or impractical, since the necessary materials either did not exist at the time or were simply too heavy.
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Leonardo conceived ideas vastly ahead of his own time, such as a helicopter, the use of solar power and a calculator.
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The source of all this information, and the reason we know so much about Leonardo and his work, is the legacy he left behind.
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Leonardo followed his grandfather's habit of keeping a journal.
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He used his journals to diligently record his observations, and, fortunately for us, diagrams of his inventions,
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such as those of a flying machine.
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As well as his drawings, Leonardo constructed models.
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He used these to demonstrate many of his ideas, such as how better access could be obtained in mountainous areas by creating a tunnel.
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Leonardo was a master of mechanical principles.
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He also demonstrated how to lift great weights by means of levers and pulleys,
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and ways of cleaning harbours by using a pump to suck up water from great depths.
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Because Leonardo's inventions date from an era before the issue of patents,
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it is impossible to say with any certainty how many of his inventions passed into general and practical use.
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Among those inventions that he is credited with are the strut bridge, the machine for testing the tensile strength of wire,
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and even our modern -day scissors.
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He also invented many types of war machine.
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One of his many notebooks contains drawings of a tank.
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Although the drawing itself looks quite finished, the mechanics were apparently not fully developed, because if it was built as it was drawn,
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the tank might be able to rotate on the spot, but it would never progress forwards.

Who Will Benefit from This Video?

This video is perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners looking to boost their english speaking practice and expand their knowledge of historical figures. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or simply want to sound more confident in conversations, the clear, descriptive language and engaging content make it ideal. It’s also great for those using a shadowing site or shadowing app—the steady pace and rich vocabulary let you practice shadow speech while learning about a fascinating topic.

Key Words & Phrases to Add to Your Toolkit

Here are some standout terms from the video, plus quick definitions to help you use them like a pro:

  • Futuristic: Ahead of its time (e.g., "His designs were futuristic for the 15th century").
  • Diligently: With careful, consistent effort (e.g., "She diligently records her observations").
  • Tensile strength: A material’s ability to resist breaking under tension (e.g., "The machine tests wire’s tensile strength").
  • Conceived: Thought up or invented (e.g., "He conceived the idea of a flying machine").

Mastering the Pronunciation

To nail the speaker’s clear, conversational tone, focus on these tips: - Stress in multi-syllabic words: Emphasize the second syllable in "renowned" (ri-NOUN) and "mechanical" (meh-KAN-i-kal). - Linking sounds: Notice how "such as" becomes "suh-chuz" in fast speech—practice connecting these words smoothly. - Intonation in lists: The speaker rises slightly on each item in lists (e.g., "a helicopter, the use of solar power, and a calculator")—mimic this to sound natural. Use a shadowing app to repeat short clips, pausing to match the rhythm and stress. You’ll be speaking with confidence in no time!

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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