Pratique du Shadowing: 30 English Sentences You Need Right Now | Speak English in 10 Minutes | A1–B1 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Hi friends!
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Welcome back to Daily English Talk, the podcast where you learn real, natural English every single day.
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Hey everyone!
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So happy you are here with us today.
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I am Tom.
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I'm Lily.
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If this is your first time watching, welcome to the family.
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We upload a new English lesson every single day, so make sure you hit that subscribe button right now.
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Tom, you are so dramatic.
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Today's lesson is very special.
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We have something super useful for you.
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We're going to teach you 30 sentences that you can use in real -life English conversations, starting today, starting right now.
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These sentences are perfect for beginners, for intermediate learners, and honestly for anyone who wants to sound more natural in English.
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By the end of this video, you will have 30 real useful sentences in your brain, ready to use.
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Let's go.
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But first, I have a question for you.
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Ooh, a question!
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I love this part.
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Okay, so, today, Tom tried to use one of these 30 sentences in a real situation, a real -life moment.
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I did.
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And something very funny happened, something unexpected.
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Oh, here we go.
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So, your question is this: Tom used one simple English sentence to try to order food at a restaurant.
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What happened next?
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Did it go well?
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Did it go badly?
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Stay with us, we will tell you everything at the end.
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It did not go well.
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Tom, no hints.
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Sorry, sorry.
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Okay, so Tom, let's talk about today's topic a little bit before we go into the lesson.
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Yes, so this idea started because of something that happened to me last week.
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Tell us.
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So, I was at a coffee shop, a new place, very nice, and the person at the counter said something to me in English very fast,
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and I just stood there, completely silent.
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No, what did they say?
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They said, "Would you like that for here or to go?" and I just froze.
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Tom, that is such a simple sentence.
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I know, but in the moment my brain just stopped working.
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I panicked.
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I said nothing.
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I just pointed at a table.
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You pointed?
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I pointed at a chair like a caveman.
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The barista looked at me like, "Okay, sir." I cannot believe you.
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And that is exactly why today's lesson is so important, because knowing sentences in your head is different from being ready to use them.
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That is such a good point, Tom.
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And that is what today is all about.
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We want you to hear these sentences, feel them, and practice them.
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So when your moment comes, you are ready.
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No more pointing at chairs.
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No more pointing at chairs.
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Okay, before we go into the sentences, let's talk about something important.
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Why are these 30 sentences so useful?
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Great question, Lily!
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I know, I asked it myself.
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These sentences use three very simple grammar structures.
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And if you understand these three structures, you can make hundreds of new sentences on your own.
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Structure number one.
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"Can I" plus a verb.
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For example, "Can I have a coffee?" Can I sit here?
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Can I ask you something?
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This structure is perfect for asking for things politely.
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Can I is friendly, natural, and very common in everyday English.
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Structure number two: I would like plus a noun.
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For example, I would like a table for two.
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I would like some help.
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I would like to order now.
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I would like sounds a little more formal than can I, but it is still very natural and very useful, especially in restaurants, shops, and hotels.
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Structure number three: Could you plus a verb.
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For example, could you speak more slowly?
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Could you help me?
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Could you say that again?
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This one is gold.
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If you are ever confused in English, could you say that again will save you every single time.
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So, remember, can I plus verb, I would like plus noun, could you plus verb.
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These three patterns are in almost all 30 sentences today.
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Okay, let's go.
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30 sentences.
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We will teach them in six groups of five.
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Each group has a theme.
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Ready? So ready.
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Sentence 1: Can I have a menu, please?
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This is the first sentence you need when you walk into a restaurant.
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Simple, polite, perfect.
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I actually use this even when the menu is already on the table because I just forget it is there.
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That is very you, Lily.
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It is not.
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Okay, sentence two.
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I would like a coffee, please.
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You can replace coffee with anything.
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Water, a sandwich, a window seat.
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I would like a window seat, please.
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Beautiful.
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Sentence 3: Could you bring the bill, please?
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Oh, this one.
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I never know when to say this.
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I always wait too long and then we sit there for 20 minutes.
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Tom, just say it!
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I know, I know.
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Could you bring the bill, please?
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I will practice.
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Sentence 4.
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Is this table free?
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Very useful.
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You look at a table, someone's bag is on the chair, you do not know if someone is sitting there, you say, is this table free?
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Polite, clear, done.
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And sentence 5: I am sorry, I did not order this.
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Oh, this happened to me once.
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They brought me a full plate of something I did not order.
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I had no idea what it was.
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"What did you do?" I ate it because I did not know the sentence.
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Tom, I'm sorry I did not order this.
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Say it.
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I know now.
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I know now.
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Sentence 6.
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Nice to meet you.
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This is maybe the most important social sentence in English.
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Nice to meet you.
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Say it with a smile.
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Say it with energy.
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People love it.
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Sentence 7.
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Where are you from?
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Everyone loves this question.
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It starts a conversation immediately.
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Where are you from?
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And then you listen and you ask more questions.
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Sentence 8.
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What do you do for work?
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you meet someone.
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What do you do for work?
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Or sometimes people say, what do you do?
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Same meaning.
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Sentence 9.
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How long have you been here?
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This is great at a party, at a conference, anywhere new.
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How long have you been here?
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It shows you are interested.
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And sentence 10.
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It was great meeting you.
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I love this one.
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You say it when you are saying goodbye.
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It was great meeting you.
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It leaves a wonderful impression. Of course.
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You said, "Nice to meet you" so loudly that the whole room looked at us.
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I was nervous.
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I get loud when I'm nervous.
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I know, I love it.
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Okay, group three, these are sentences for when you need help, and this is so important for English learners.
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Sentence 11: Could you help me please?
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Simple, direct, polite.
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You can say this to anyone: a shop assistant, a stranger on the street, a colleague at work.
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Sentence 12: Could you say that again please?
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This one.
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This is your best friend.
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If someone speaks too fast, if you did not understand, do not panic.
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Just say, "Could you say that again, please?" I wish I had used this at the coffee shop instead of pointing at a chair.
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Yes, you really should have.
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Sentence 13.
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Could you speak more slowly, please?
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You are allowed to ask this.
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It is not rude.
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Native English speakers speak fast.
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It is okay to ask them to slow down.
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And sentence 14: I do not understand.
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Four words, but so powerful.
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I do not understand.
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Say it clearly and people will help you.
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And sentence 15.
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Can you write that down for me?
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Oh, this is brilliant.
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If someone gives you an address, a name, a phone number, and you are worried you will forget it, just say, "Can you write that down for me?" Works every time.
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Group 4: Shopping Sentences.
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My personal favorite section.
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Of course it is.
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Sentence 16: How much does this cost?
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The most basic shopping sentence: How much does this cost?
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Or short version: How much is this?
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Both are fine.
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Sentence 17: Do you have this in a different size?
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Lily, I feel like this sentence was written specifically for you.
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Color?
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Same structure.
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Very useful.
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Sentence 18.
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Can I try this on?
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In a clothing store?
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Always ask this.
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Can I try this on?
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And they will show you to the changing room.
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Sentence 19.
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I am just looking, thank you.
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When a shop assistant comes to you and asks if you need help, but you just want to browse quietly, say this.
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I am just looking, thank you.
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Very polite.
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Very natural.
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And sentence 20.
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Can I get a receipt, please?
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receipt, can I get a receipt please?
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Easy and important.
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Okay, Group 5, Traveling in English.
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Sentence 21.
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Where is the nearest bathroom?
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The most important travel sentence in any language.
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100%.
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Where is the nearest bathroom?
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Learn this on day one.
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Sentence 22.
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How do I get to the train station?
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You can replace train station with any place.
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Airport, hotel, museum.
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How do I get to the airport?
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Perfect sentence. for the city center.
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Oh, I needed this sentence so badly once.
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I got on completely the wrong bus and ended up near a farm.
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A farm?
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There were cows, Tom.
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Actual cows.
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I just smiled at them and waited for the next bus.
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Sentence 24: Can I have a single ticket to the airport, please?
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please?
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Both very useful.
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And sentence 25: What time does the last train leave?
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So important, especially at night.
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What time does the last train leave?
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Do not miss it.
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Ask first.
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Last group, group 6, everyday social sentences.
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These are the ones you will use almost every single day.
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Sentence 26, I am sorry I am late.
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Tom, does this sentence feel personal to you?
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A little bit, yes.
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I am not a punctual person.
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I am sorry I am late.
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Use it often.
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I will.
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Sentence 27, could we meet tomorrow instead?
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could we meet tomorrow instead polite and flexible and sentence 28
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that sounds great a response sentence when someone suggests something
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and you like it say that sounds great it is enthusiastic and natural
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Sentence 29 i will think about it When you are not sure about something and you need time, I will think about it.
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It is honest and polite.
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And sentence 30, our final one, let me know if you need anything.
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Oh, I love this sentence.
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You say it to be helpful and kind to a new colleague, a friend, a visitor.
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Let me know if you need anything.
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It makes people feel so welcome.
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30 sentences.
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Done.
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You did it!
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Okay, now let's practice together.
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I will say the sentence, you repeat after me.
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Ready?
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Say it out loud, even if you are in a public place, especially if you are in a public place.
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Ready?
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Repeat after me.
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Can I have a menu, please?
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One more time.
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Can I have a menu, please?
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I would like a coffee, please.
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beautiful i would like a coffee please could you speak more slowly please
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this one is important say it clearly could you speak more slowly please I do not understand.
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Short, Clear, Perfect I do not understand.
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That sounds great! with energy.
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Say it like you mean it.
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That sounds great.
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Amazing work everyone.
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You are doing so well.
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Now we want to hear from you.
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In the comments below, write one sentence from today's lesson that you want to use this week.
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Just one.
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Is it, could you say that again please?
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Is it, that sounds great.
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Is it, where is the nearest bathroom?
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That last one is very popular.
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We know it.
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Write your sentence below.
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And if you want a challenge, write it write a short sentence using "Can I?" "I would like"
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or "could you?" We read every single comment and we will reply to yours.
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The Daily English Talk family is here every day.
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We want to meet you in the comments.
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And that is it for today.
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You learned 30 real useful English sentences.
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You practiced them, and Tom made a new dentist joke at a restaurant.
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All in 15 minutes.
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Not bad.
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If this video helped you, give it a big thumbs up right now.
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It really helps our channel grow and helps us reach more English learners around the world.
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And subscribe if you have not already.
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We upload a brand new English lesson every single day.
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Every single day.
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Every day you are getting better.
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Every sentence you practice brings you one step closer to confidence in English.
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Keep going.
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Keep practicing.
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We will see you tomorrow.
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Bye for now.
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See you next time everyone.
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau B1 s’appuie sur la vidéo « 30 English Sentences You Need Right Now ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : sentence, English, Tom, useful. Cette vidéo contient 299 phrases et 2090 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 14:43. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 142 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. 87 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc facile à suivre. 55 de ses 299 phrases sont des questions : un bon entraînement pour l’intonation interrogative et les réponses courtes.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
Les 15 mots les plus avancés de la vidéo, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| polite adjectif | /pəˈlaɪt/ | poli |
| verb nom | /vɝb/ | verbe |
| menu nom | /ˈmɛn.juː/ | carte, menu |
| learner nom | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | apprenant, apprenante |
| receipt nom | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | réception |
| noun nom | /naʊn/ | nom, nom substantif |
| colleague nom | /ˈkɒliːɡ/ | collègue, confrère |
| upload verbe | /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ | téléverser, télécharger |
| subscribe verbe | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonner, s'abonner |
| cow nom | /kaʊ/ | vache |
| panic nom | /ˈpænɪk/ | panique |
| barista nom | /bəˈɹis.tə/ | barista |
| politely adverbe | /pəˈlaɪtli/ | poliment |
| punctual adjectif | /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ | ponctuel |
| beginner nom | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | débutant, débutante |
Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez
| Mot | Sens |
|---|---|
| end up verbe | se terminer, se finir |
| slow down verbe | ralentir, décélérer |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- Can I ask you something?
- For example, could you speak more slowly?
- Could you say that again?
- Could you bring the bill, please?
- What do you do for work?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenant | have you been |
| Voix passive be + participe passé — l’accent est mis sur ce qui arrive, pas sur qui le fait | are allowed · was written |
| Superlatifs the -est / the most … — le plus haut ou le plus bas d’un groupe | the most important · your best · The most basic |
| Verbe + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — les verbes suivis de la forme en -ing | stopped working · Keep practicing |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 4 contractions et formes réduites, comme I'm, we're. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « th »: enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, thumb /ˈθʌm/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/, unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: punctual /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/, sandwich /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/, receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, barista /bəˈɹis.tə/, browse /bɹaʊz/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme polite, verb, menu.
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.