Pratique du Shadowing: 9 Mouse - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

The video brings to life a playful scenario where a teacher guides young learners through a story about Mouse, who loves eating and dreaming in bed. This relatable, repetitive structure mirrors how we use English in daily conversations—describing objects, asking questions, and sharing preferences. It’s perfect for english speaking practice, as the simple language and clear rhythm make it easy to mimic, whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just building confidence.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Master

• "likes to eat [food] in bed": A common collocation for describing habits. Mouse uses it with cake, cookies, and more—great for talking about daily routines.
• "What color is [noun]?" / "How many [noun] can you see?": Essential question structures for real-world interactions, from shopping to describing scenes.
• "[Food] tastes sweet": A natural way to talk about flavors. Swap "sweet" with "sour" or "salty" to expand your vocabulary.
• "What do you like on your pizza?": A fun, conversational question that works for any meal—ideal for IELTS speaking practice part 1.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like Mouse (and Teacher Erin!)

Shadowing—repeating audio immediately after hearing it—is a proven technique for improving fluency. Here’s your task: Find the video, play a 5-second clip (e.g., "Mouse likes cake. She likes to eat cake in bed."), pause, and repeat it exactly—matching tone, speed, and stress. Do this 3 times for each clip. For extra practice, record yourself and compare. This isn’t just english speaking practice—it’s shadowspeaks in action. If you need more, use a shadowing site to find similar stories. The key? Don’t rush. Focus on clarity first, then speed. By the end, you’ll notice your pronunciation and rhythm improving—guaranteed.

Remember: Every time you shadow speak, you’re training your brain to think in English. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be using these chunks in your own conversations.