Pratique du Shadowing: Career - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hey, Sarah.
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The new school year is coming, and our teacher asked us about our future jobs today.
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What do you want to be in the future?
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Oh, Alex, don't ask me that question.
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My mind is totally empty.
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Choosing a job is so hard.
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Don't worry.
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Let's think about it together.
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What about a doctor?
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Doctors make a lot of money.
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A doctor?
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No way.
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I need to study for many, many years, and I am scared of blood.
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Haha, really?
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Yes.
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When I see blood, I feel dizzy.
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I cannot be a doctor.
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Okay, okay.
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What about a content creator?
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You can make videos and be famous.
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No, no. I am shy in front of the camera.
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My face turns red every time.
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Really?
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But you talk a lot with me now.
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That's different.
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You are my friend.
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A camera is not my friend.
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True.
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What about a pilot?
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You can fly around the world.
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A pilot?
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No. I am scared of heights.
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When I'm on a tall building, my legs shake.
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Wow, you are scared of many things.
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I know, I know.
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What about you, Alex?
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What job do you want?
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Maybe a police officer?
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It is a cool job.
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A police officer?
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You need to study hard for that job, and you need to be strong.
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I know, but I'm not very good at studying.
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My grades are not high.
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Haha, same problem then.
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So, what job can we do?
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Hmm, I have an easy plan.
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What plan?
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I want to marry a rich husband.
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Then I stay home and relax every day.
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No work, no stress.
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What?
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That is your plan?
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Yes, it is the best job.
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No blood, no camera, no height, no studying.
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Haha, but you need to find a rich man first.
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That's easy.
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I am pretty and kind.
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Some rich man will like me.
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Wow, you are very confident. Of course.
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What about you?
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Do you have an easy plan too?
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Maybe I marry a rich wife.
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Both of us want to marry rich people.
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Then who will be rich first?
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Good question.
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Maybe we just stay poor and be friends forever.
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Okay, poor but happy.
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That is also a good plan.

Speaking Goals for This Clip

This dialogue is perfect for practicing conversational fluency in discussing future careers. It targets natural turn-taking, expressing preferences, and explaining reasons—key skills for real-life interactions. By shadowing the conversation, you’ll learn to respond smoothly to open-ended questions like “What do you want to be in the future?” and articulate hesitations or fears, which are common in everyday speech. This helps build confidence in expressing personal opinions, a critical milestone for intermediate learners.

Phrase Bank

  • “My mind is totally empty” – Useful for saying you haven’t thought about something.
  • “No way” – A casual way to reject an idea strongly.
  • “I feel dizzy” – To describe a physical reaction to something unpleasant.
  • “My face turns red” – A relatable way to talk about shyness.
  • “My legs shake” – To express fear or nervousness in a specific situation.
  • “Same problem then” – A friendly way to connect with someone’s struggle.

Fix Your Weak Spots

The video’s natural rhythm and casual tone make it ideal for improving intonation in conversational speech. Notice how the speakers stress words like “many, many years” or “totally empty” to emphasize emotion. Shadowing—repeating the dialogue aloud in real time—helps train your mouth to match these patterns. For best results, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to slow down the audio and practice matching the pace. Pay attention to how questions like “What about you?” rise in tone, while statements like “That’s different” fall. This focus on rhythm will make your speech sound more natural, whether you’re practicing shadowspeak with a partner or using a shadow speech tool. Consistent shadowing of this clip will also help you reduce pauses and speak with more flow, turning awkward silences into smooth exchanges.

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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