Pratique du Shadowing: Daily-Schedule--Randalls-ESL-Cyber-Listening-Lab - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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So, what's your usual day like?
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So, what's your usual day like?
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You always seem so busy.
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Well, I usually get up around 5 a.m and work on the computer until 6.
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Why do you get up so early?
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Well, I have to leave home at 20 to 7 so I can catch a bus at 7 o'clock.
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It takes me about 20 minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.
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And what time do you get to work?
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My bus takes about an hour to get there,
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but it stops right in front of my office.
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That's nice.
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And what time do you get off work?
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Around 5 o'clock.
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Then we eat dinner around 6.30,
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and my wife and I read and play with the kids until 8 or so.
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So when do you work on your website?
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You said one time that you created at home.
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Well, my wife and I often watch TV or talk until 10 o'clock.
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She then often reads while I work on my site,
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and I sometimes stay up until the early hours of the morning,
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but I try to finish everything by 1 or 2.
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And then you get up at 5 a.m.?
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Well, yeah, but it's important to live a balanced life.
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I enjoy what I do,
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but you have to set aside time for family and yourself.
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I agree.
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But I think my wife has the toughest job.
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She spends her whole day taking care of the family,
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taking the kids to school,
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working in the garden, buying groceries,
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taking the kids to piano lessons.
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Wow.
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That's a full-time job, but she enjoys what she does.
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Well, it sounds like you're a busy but lucky man.
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I think so, too.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills through a conversation focused on daily routines. By listening to a dialogue about busy schedules and family life, you will enhance your understanding of how to discuss what people do in their everyday lives. This lesson is an excellent opportunity to practice using the shadowing technique, a method that can improve your pronunciation and fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • get up - to rise from bed
  • catch a bus - to take a bus that is scheduled to depart
  • work on - to engage actively in a task or project
  • balanced life - a lifestyle that includes time for work, family, and self-care
  • full-time job - a position that requires a considerable commitment of time and effort
  • enjoy what you do - to find satisfaction and happiness in your work or activities
  • read and play - to engage in reading or playing games as part of leisure time

Practice Tips

To effectively use a shadowing app and practice your speaking skills, follow these tips tailored to the speed and tone of the video:

  • Start Slow: First, listen to the dialogue at a slower playback speed to catch all the words. This will help you become familiar with the phrasing and intonation before moving to a normal speed.
  • Repeat Aloud: Use the shadow speak method by pausing the video after each sentence. Try to repeat what you’ve heard immediately, mimicking the speaker's tone and rhythm.
  • Focus on Intonation: Pay attention to the stress and intonation patterns in the sentences. This is especially useful for mastering everyday conversations and sounding more natural.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice. Play it back to compare with the original audio. This will help you identify areas for improvement.
  • Practice Regularly: Consistency is key in learning English with YouTube. Try to incorporate shadowing into your daily routine to build your skills over time.

By using the shadowing technique regularly, you will become more fluent and confident in your English speaking. Enjoy your practice!

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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