Pratique du Shadowing: Bedtime Story for Kids: At the Stroke of Goodnight | Vooks Narrated Storybooks - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Books!
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At the stroke of good night.
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A dreaming dog.
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A purring cat.
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A bird on a limb.
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A mouse on a mat.
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The evening glows in the twilight.
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And all is quiet at the stroke of good night.
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A creak on the stair.
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A drip in the sink.
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A foot on the floor on the floor.
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A glass with a clink.
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A glass with a clink.
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Everything's still and everything's right.
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And all is quiet at the stroke of good night.
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A crooning raccoon A squirrel
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on the lawn The faint rustle of leaves From the doe and her fawn
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A little bear cub bathes in moonlight And all is quiet at the stroke of good night
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A calf in the barn A sheep in her stall
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A colt casts a shadow on the weathered wall.
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A hen warms her eggs.
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Rooster waits for first light.
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And all is quiet at the stroke of good night. But where is Baby? With the colt? Or the cow?
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With the fawn Or the sow On the tractor,
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with a plow There she is
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A baby coos, a mommy sighs.
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Little one tucked in with dreams in her eyes A gentle hand turns out the light turns out the light
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and all is quiet at the stroke of good night
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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, learners will practice their English speaking skills through a soothing bedtime story. "At the Stroke of Goodnight" invites you to explore various sounds of the evening while enhancing your vocabulary and pronunciation. This structured practice is designed to help you become more comfortable with English phonetics, intonation, and rhythm, making it particularly useful for those preparing for tasks like the IELTS speaking practice. By immersing yourself in this calm narrative, you will develop a better understanding of conversational flow in English, which is essential for effective communication.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Goodnight - A common phrase used to bid farewell before sleep.
  • Dusk - The time when the sun sets and night begins.
  • Purring - The soft, vibrating sound made by a cat, often in contentment.
  • Coos - The gentle sound made by a baby or a dove, reflecting calmness.
  • Quiet - The absence of noise; serenity, especially useful in storytelling.
  • Twilight - The time period between daylight and darkness, a lovely setting in the story.
  • Dreaming - The state of experiencing thoughts and images while asleep, something that comes alive in bedtime tales.
  • Shadows - The dark shapes produced by an object blocking light; it can enhance imagery in storytelling.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this video, consider applying the shadowing technique. This involves listening to the narration and repeating it aloud simultaneously. Since the tone is gentle and calming, it offers an excellent opportunity for learners at any level to practice at their own pace. Listen to a small section, then pause the video and repeat what you hear, mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the narrator.

Using a shadowing app can be particularly helpful for this practice. These apps often allow you to slow down the audio, making it easier to focus on pronunciation and articulation. This practice aligns well with your goals in English speaking practice, especially if you're preparing for exams like the IELTS.

While practicing, focus on the sounds of the words and try to visualize the story's imagery. For example, think about the "dreaming dog" and "purring cat" as you articulate those phrases; this will help reinforce memory and improve your verbal skills. With persistent practice, you will find that your English fluency, pronunciation, and overall confidence in speaking will significantly enhance.

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.