Pratique du Shadowing: Bemular - The Planets Song - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Well, there is Mercury and Venus, Earth and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
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Those are the big ones, Uranus and Neptune, and Pluto.
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Those are the planets.
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Mercury is the little planet that's closest to the sun.
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It only takes 88 days for Mercury to orbit the sun.
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Now, Venus is a beautiful planet, but it's too hot to live there.
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You could cook an egg right on the ground on Venus.
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Well there is Mercury and Venus, Earth and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, those are the big ones.
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Uranus and Neptune, but not Pluto, those are the planets.
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The Earth is a very important planet.
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It's where you live.
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Mars?
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Well, there's not a lot to do on Mars.
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It's kind of boring there.
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Now Jupiter, that planet is huge! And Saturn?
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Saturn's got all the pretty rings!
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Well there is Mercury and Venus, Earth and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, those are the big woods,
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Uranus and Neptune, but not Pluto Those are the planets
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Uranus is a pretty blue planet
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that spins funny Neptune is now the last planet Neptune is the last planet Neptune is the last planet
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Pluto used to be last, but it's been Elizabeth Well there is Mercury and Venus, Earth and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
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Those are the big ones, Uranus and Neptune, but not Pluto.
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Those are the planets.
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Well there is Mercury and Venus, Earth and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
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Those are the big ones, Uranus and Neptune, but not Pluto.
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Those are the planets!

What You'll Learn from This Fun Planet Song

This catchy video is more than just a planet guide—it’s a tool to boost your English speaking skills! You’ll practice clear pronunciation of key vocabulary like "Mercury," "Neptune," and "de-listed," while also mastering rhythmic speaking as you follow the song’s upbeat tempo. Plus, repeating the chorus helps build confidence in fluency—you’ll be able to string together short, memorable phrases without hesitation. It’s a quick win for anyone looking to improve English pronunciation and speaking flow!

Listen For These Sounds: Connected Speech & Reductions

The song uses casual, conversational English, so listen closely for linking and reductions that native speakers use. For example, "it's kind of boring" becomes "it's kinda boring" (reducing "kind of" to "kinda"), and "Pluto used to be last" sounds like "Pluto usedta be last" (linking "used" and "to" into "usedta"). These small changes make your speech sound more natural, and noticing them is the first step to copying them. Keep an ear out—they’re everywhere in the chorus!

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm and Stress

To really sound like a pro, focus on the song’s stress and rhythm. The chorus emphasizes words like "BIG ones," "CLOSEST to the sun," and "LAST planet"—that’s where the energy goes. Practice shadow speech (repeating the lines right after the speaker) to mirror this pattern. Start slow, then speed up to match the tempo. Tools like a shadowing app can help you track your progress, but even just hitting "play" and "pause" on the video works! The more you shadow speak, the more your mouth will get used to the natural flow of English. Before you know it, you’ll be singing (and speaking) like a native—all while learning about the planets!

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.