Pratique du Shadowing: [Day 16] 이거 아는 사람 진짜 드물어요! 구어체에서 완전 흔한 영어 표현! 🪄 ✨ - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

Today's lesson dives into a common but often overlooked conversational phrase: "can tell." You'll learn how to use this expression naturally in everyday speech, with practical examples and speaking drills to build your confidence. By the end, you'll not only understand its meaning but also be able to incorporate it into your own conversations smoothly.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Focus On

• Can tell: To perceive or understand something intuitively (e.g., "I can tell you're tired").
• Be aware of: To have knowledge of something (e.g., "She's aware of the problem").
• Speaking drills: Structured practice to improve pronunciation and fluency.
• Conversational tone: The natural, casual way people speak in daily interactions.
• Intuitive understanding: Grasping meaning without explicit explanation.

Practice Tips for Mastering the Shadowing Technique

The video's pace is conversational, making it perfect for practicing the shadowing technique. Here's how to make the most of it: Start by listening to short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeating them immediately, mimicking the tone and rhythm. Focus on how "can tell" is stressed—often with a slight emphasis on "tell" to convey certainty. If you struggle, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to slow down the audio and break down the phrases. Remember, shadow speech isn't just about copying words; it's about matching the speaker's intonation and pauses. For extra practice, write down your own sentences using "can tell" and read them aloud, then compare them to the video's examples. Over time, this will help you use the phrase as naturally as a native.