Pratique du Shadowing: Cambridge 19 listening test 3 section 2 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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The Children's Book Festival is coming up again soon, and here to tell us all about it is the festival's organiser, Jenny Morgan.
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The Children's Book Festival is coming up again soon, and here to tell us all about it is the festival's organiser, Jenny Morgan.
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So, tell us what we can expect this year, Jenny.
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Well, as usual, we've got five days of action-packed, exciting events for children, with writers coming from all over the country getting involved.
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Just to give you an idea of what's on offer in the workshops, first of all there's a very special event called Superheroes.
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This is a chance for deaf children to share their reading experiences with author Madeleine Gordon, who is herself hearing impaired.
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Just Do It is a practical workshop led by the well-known illustrator Mark Keane.
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He'll take participants on a magical journey to faraway lands with an opportunity for aspiring actors to do some role play.
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Count On Me is an inspiring and entertaining look at the issues of friendship for 13 to 14 year olds.
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It looks at some of the friendships described in popular books and asks participants to compare these with their own experiences.
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Speak Up is part of a series of workshops on the subject of mental health.
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This is a creative writing workshop encouraging children to describe situations where young people experience loneliness.
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A recent survey revealed that children can be lonely even when they're at home with their families.
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Jump for Joy, as many of you will know,
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is the heartwarming, best-selling story by Nina Caron about a young girl's trip to visit her relatives in India.
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It recently received the gold medal at the Waterford Awards.
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Nina will get children to celebrate the word joy by writing a poem.
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Sticks
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and Stones is the beautifully illustrated picture book for young readers
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about a community who organise an African Caribbean festival to help local children learn about their Jamaican roots.
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This will be a musical event where children will have the chance to play steel drums.
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This is bound to be very popular, so please book as soon as possible.
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Thanks, Jenny.
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That all sounds really interesting.
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I'm just wondering if you have a favourite book you could recommend for our readers?
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It's hard to choose, but Alive and Kicking is definitely worth mentioning.
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You won't have heard of the writer as it's her first book, which is really impressive.
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It's basically the teenage diary of a boy from Somalia who comes to live in the UK.
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It deals with the serious issue of immigration
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and all the challenges the boy has to face at school and with the language barrier, etc. Usually, books like this are quite sad,
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but this one actually made me cry with laughter.
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On each page there are simple but hilarious black and white stick drawings of the boy with his friends and teachers.
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At the end of each diary entry there are new English words the boy learns each day, which may help develop some children's vocabulary.
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I think my kids would enjoy that.
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What about any advice for parents on how to encourage their children to read more?
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Well, this is something I get asked about a lot.
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There are so many distractions for kids these days that it can be hard to find time for reading reading.
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One thing I'd say is to make time to sit down with your child and share books with them.
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A lot of parents give up reading aloud to their children as soon as they learn to read independently, but this is a mistake.
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It's good to read more advanced books to them as it helps to develop their vocabulary.
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If you don't have time for this, then let them listen to audiobooks.
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Often they'll want to read books they've listened to for themselves.
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I think it's a good idea to make a mental note of the type of books your child is reading.
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Often they just read the same genre all the time, which can get a bit boring.
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You can introduce new authors and genres to them.
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Librarians should be able to help you with this.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking using real-life contexts, such as the engaging content from "Cambridge 19 listening test 3 section 2," can significantly enhance your IELTS speaking practice. In this video, festival organizer Jenny Morgan discusses an exciting children's book festival, offering a variety of workshops that encourage creative expression and interaction. By mimicking her speech, learners can develop their fluency and gain confidence in discussing topics similar to those presented.

This video serves as an excellent resource to learn English with YouTube, as learners can practice speaking by repeating phrases and sentences to improve their language skills. The context of organizing a community event not only enriches vocabulary but also prepares learners for potential speaking assessments they may encounter in the IELTS or similar language proficiency tests.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the video, several key grammatical structures and expressions can be highlighted to improve learner understanding:

  • Complex Sentences: Jenny uses complex sentences like, “This is a chance for deaf children to share their reading experiences...” These structures are common in speech and help articulate thoughts more effectively.
  • Phrasal Verbs: Phrases such as "get involved" are frequently used in conversational English. Recognizing these can enhance your speaking ability, making your language sound more natural.
  • Descriptive Language: Expressions like “action-packed, exciting events” showcase the use of adjectives to create vivid imagery. This can help learners become more persuasive and engaging in their discussions.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking along with Jenny Morgan, pay attention to specific pronunciation challenges that may arise:

  • Deaf vs. Deafened: The ‘ea’ sound can be tricky; ensure you pronounce ‘deaf’ with a clear, short vowel sound.
  • Joy: The word can be mispronounced if the 'j' is not articulated properly. It's essential to produce a distinct 'j' sound at the beginning.
  • Friendship: Watch the intonation and the syllables; this word can cause awkward stress patterns for non-native speakers.

Utilizing the shadowing technique while listening to Jenny’s speech can improve your English pronunciation tremendously. Shadowing involves repeating what you hear, which can help reinforce your ability to pronounce words accurately and fluently.

By focusing on the language structures and pronunciation highlighted in this video, learners will be well-equipped to engage in conversations, enhancing their overall communication skills.

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.

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