Pratique du Shadowing: American English Pronunciation | Practice Common Sentences with "Can" - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hey, what's up?
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It's Alex.
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Today I'd like to look at a couple of really common phrases that all use the word can.
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Now, can, that's the full pronunciation.
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C-e-n. Can.
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There's a little symbol here to show that it's a nasal vowel. Can. Can.
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But when we say it quickly in a sentence, especially if there's a verb afterward, we change it into 跟.
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Take that middle vowel right out of there. Can 跟.
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Maybe I can help.
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Maybe I can help.
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We take that vowel right out.
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Maybe I can help.
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Now look at this one.
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Of course I can.
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Now there's no verb afterward, right?
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So we use the full pronunciation.
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Of course I can.
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Of course I can.
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There's nothing you can do.
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There's nothing you can do.
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So here we'll change that can into just can.
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And when we say you very quickly,
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we sometimes change it into just You can also take off the NG and change it into nothing.
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There is nothing you can do.
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You can do it.
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You can do it.
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Instead of you can do it you can you can do
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it you can do it can turns into gun you can
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do it do it we add a little bit of a what here too to connect the ooh
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and the it together you can do it you can do
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it anything we can do anything we can do we can
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connect can to we it's actually just like the word we
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can we can we can anything we can do anything we
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can do we can handle this we can handle this
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so we have do here do here handle here these are verbs after the word can
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and so we use the reduced pronunciation we can we can handle this.
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We can handle this.
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So once more, maybe I can help.
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Maybe I can help.
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Of course I can.
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Of course I can.
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Remember the full pronunciation here because there's no other verb afterward.
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Of course I can.
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There's nothing you can do.
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There's nothing you can do.
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You can do it.
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you can do it.
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Anything we can do?
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Anything we can do?
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We can handle this.
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We can handle this.
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What other English phrases do you want me to analyze?
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Tell me in the comments, and I'll see you in the next video.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice common American English phrases that incorporate the word can. By focusing on both the full pronunciation and the reduced forms, you will enhance your ability to understand and speak fluently in everyday conversations. This lesson emphasizes the importance of pronunciation variations that occur in rapid speech, helping you to naturally integrate these phrases into your English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Maybe I can help - A phrase used to offer assistance.
  • Of course I can - An affirmation that shows confidence in one's ability to do something.
  • There’s nothing you can do - Suggests that no action is possible in a particular situation.
  • You can do it - Encouragement to complete a task.
  • Anything we can do? - A question asking if there are any tasks or actions possible.
  • We can handle this - Indicates confidence in managing a situation.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice this lesson, utilize the shadowing technique, an excellent method for improving your English pronunciation. While watching the video, listen carefully to the way can is pronounced in various contexts. For instance, notice how can transitions to can or gun before a verb. This nuance is essential for natural speech.

As you shadow, try pausing the video after each phrase to repeat what you hear. Aim to match the speaker's speed and tone, a concept often referred to as shadowspeak. This will help you internalize the rhythm and cadence of American English. When practicing phrases with reduced sounds, be sure to focus on the flow of the words rather than perfect individual pronunciations.

Incorporate a shadowing app to help track your progress. Record your voice as you practice the phrases, then compare it to the original audio. This technique allows you to identify areas of improvement in your English speaking practice and aligns your pronunciation with natural spoken English.

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.