Pratique du Shadowing: A1 A2 English listening Practice ｜ 10-Minute English Practice Every Day and Speak Fluently FAST - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Hello, my friends.
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Welcome back to Pod English.
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I'm Kim, and today I'm going to share something powerful with you.
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It's a 10-minute daily practice.
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Yes, just 10 minutes.
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This can completely change your English fluency.
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If you do this every day, your speaking will become faster, Your words will come naturally,
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and you will feel confident every time you speak.
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I know this sounds simple, but it's not just simple.
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It's effective.
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It's powerful.
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This is the same method many language learners use to go from I understand, but I can't speak, to I speak easily and naturally.
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So if you're ready, let's begin.
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First, let's talk about why just 10 minutes can change your English.
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When most people think about improving their language, they imagine long lessons, long textbooks, and grammar exercises.
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But the truth is, your brain learns language through small, regular contact.
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Okay?
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Small, regular contact.
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not through long, rare study sessions.
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Your brain needs daily contact with English.
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Even just 10 minutes a day can be more powerful than one or two hour classes per week.
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Why?
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Because your brain stays in English mode.
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It starts to connect words faster.
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It remembers phrases more easily, and it builds speaking confidence naturally.
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Ten minutes might feel small, but over one month, that's 300 minutes of focused practice.
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Five hours of English practice.
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Now, let's talk about the goal of this practice.
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Many learners focus only on knowing English.
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They want to understand grammar.
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They want to memorize words.
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They want to pass exams.
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But fluency is not just about knowing.
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It's about doing.
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So the goal of this 10-minute routine is simple.
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To make English feel natural.
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To make English feel automatic.
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to help you stop translating in your head and start thinking in English.
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And the best part is, you don't need a teacher.
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You don't need a classroom.
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You don't need expensive courses.
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You can do this anywhere, at home, in a park, in your kitchen, or even on a bus.
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Now, here is how you can do it.
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I'm going to break the 10 minutes into five easy steps.
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You can do all of them in one go, all together, or mix and match.
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The important thing is, do them every day.
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Okay?
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Do them every day.
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Every single day.
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The first two minutes are about input.
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Listening.
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Find something simple in English.
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A podcast, a YouTube video, or a dialogue.
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You can use PodEnglish Podcasts.
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It should be something you understand at least 80%.
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Don't worry if you don't understand every word, just listen.
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While you listen, don't try to translate.
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Focus on the rhythm.
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Focus on the tone and the way words connect.
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trains your ear to think in English and prepares your brain for speaking.
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So here is a pro tip.
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Pro tip means advanced tip.
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Choose the same short audio every day for one week.
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Repetition builds fluency faster than new material every day.
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Here is step two.
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Speak out loud for two minutes.
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Now it's time to speak, even if nobody is there.
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Take a few phrases or sentences from what you listen to and say them out loud.
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Copy the pronunciation.
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Copy the speed.
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Copy the melody.
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It might feel strange at first, but this is how your mouth learns.
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Speaking is a physical skill, like playing the piano or riding a bike.
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The more you move your mouth in English, the faster you improve.
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Here is another pro tip.
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Don't worry about mistakes.
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Fluency grows from repetition, not from perfection.
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Now we move on to step three.
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Personalize.
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You should do this for two minutes.
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Use what you just learned and make it about you.
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If the audio said, I usually wake up early, change it to something personal.
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I usually wake up at seven.
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I usually wake up at 6.
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Or, I don't usually wake up early on weekends.
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This step is important because it turns passive knowledge into active ability.
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It helps you connect English to your life.
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And that's how you remember it.
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That's how you make it active.
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Step 4.
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Practice speaking freely for two minutes without reading or copying.
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Talk about your day.
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Describe what you see around you.
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Explain what you're planning to do tomorrow.
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The topic doesn't matter.
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What matters is that you speak continuously for two minutes without stopping.
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At first, it will be slow.
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That's okay.
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The goal here is not speed.
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It's flow.
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Speak continuously without stopping.
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With time, your words will come faster.
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Your sentences will become more natural.
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So, for example, you could talk about what I did yesterday.
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You could talk about my favorite places.
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Or you could talk about my plan for the weekend.
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And here is step five.
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Spend the last two minutes reflecting on your practice, repeating and reflecting.
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Ask yourself, which phrase felt easy?
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Which words were difficult?
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What mistakes did you notice?
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You don't need to write everything down.
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Just think about it.
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This helps your brain organize what you learned and prepare for the next day.
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And then repeat tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day after that.
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Now, you might think, can 10 minutes really help me speak fluently?
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The answer is yes, and here is why.
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First, repetition builds confidence.
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When you repeat small pieces of language every day, they become automatic.
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Second, consistency builds memory.
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Your brain remembers better with regular small practice rather than rare long sessions.
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Third, daily speaking builds fluency.
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Even two minutes of free speaking per day trains your brain to think and talk at the same time.
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And fourth, personalization builds connection.
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When you connect English to your real life, you stop forgetting it.
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The secret is not what you do, it's how often you do it.
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Now, before we finish, let me share three common mistakes that learners make with this method.
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Mistake number one, skipping days.
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grows from daily contact.
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If you stop for one or two weeks, you lose momentum, you lose motivation.
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So the solution is, even if you're busy, do just five minutes.
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A short version is better than nothing.
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Mistake number two, wanting perfection.
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If you wait until you're ready or until you're grammar is perfect, you will never speak.
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If you wait for when you have two hours a day, you may never start.
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So the solution is focus on progress, not perfection.
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Fluency is messy.
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Language learning is messy.
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And that's okay.
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And here is mistake number three.
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Practicing without emotion.
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If your practice feels boring, your brain won't care.
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So, the solution is, choose topics you love.
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Talk about your hobbies.
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Talk about your dreams.
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Talk about your goals.
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Make English personal.
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So, my friends, now you know the secret.
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It's not a magic app.
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It's not a perfect textbook.
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It's not a grammar rule.
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It's just 10 minutes.
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10 minutes every single day.
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Listen.
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Speak.
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Personalize.
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Free talk.
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Reflect.
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If you do this for one week, you will feel the difference.
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If you do it for one month, other people will notice the difference.
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And if you do it for six months, your fluency will explode.
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Remember, language is not learned in a classroom.
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It's built in small, daily moments.
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in your kitchen, on a walk, and while brushing your teeth.
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So, start today.
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Set a timer for 10 minutes and begin.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Pod English.
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I'm Kim, and until next time, keep learning, keep practicing, keep believing in yourself.
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Bye for now.
Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging in daily English speaking practice, even for just 10 minutes, can significantly enhance your fluency. This video offers a structured approach to help learners transition from merely understanding English to speaking it confidently and naturally. Regular practice ensures that your brain stays engaged in "English mode," allowing for faster connections between words and improved memory of phrases. As noted in the video, the key is to reduce the need for translation in your head by making English feel automatic. Consistent short sessions are often more effective than longer, infrequent lessons, and they help build a routine that nurtures fluent speaking.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Within the video, several key structures are highlighted that can guide English learners in mastering everyday conversation:
- "This can completely change your English fluency." - This structure emphasizes the potential impact of consistent practice on language skills.
- "Your brain needs daily contact with English." - This reflects the importance of immersion and regular exposure in language learning.
- "It's about doing." - A powerful phrase that shifts focus from theoretical knowledge to practical application.
- "You can do this anywhere." - This underscores the flexibility of practice locations, making it easier to incorporate English into your daily life.
Using these expressions in your own practice, especially in speaking, can help reinforce your understanding and usage of English in practical situations.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you practice with the video, be mindful of certain pronunciation challenges that might arise:
- "Practice" - Ensure you emphasize the first syllable to avoid common errors.
- "English mode" - Pay attention to the soft 'g' sound to ensure clarity.
- "Confidence" - The stress on the second syllable can often be overlooked, leading to miscommunication.
By repeatedly listening and shadowing the phrases used in the video, you can improve your English pronunciation significantly. The shadowing technique, which involves mimicking the speaker's intonation and rhythm, can be an effective method for mastering these sounds. This approach not only aids in pronunciation but also in developing a natural speaking pace, essential for fluent communication.
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.