Pratique du Shadowing: English Fluency - LV1 - Story 20. Working Outside - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Working outside.
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Today I was working outside.
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It was a sunny day and I was very hot.
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I wore a hat on my head.
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I watered all the plants.
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I weeded the flower beds.
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I cut back all of the plants that were growing too big.
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I gave some of the plants plant food.
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I cut the lawn.
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I raked the lawn, I filled up the bird baths with water, I swept the sidewalks and the pass,
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I took out the garbage, I filled the car up with gas,
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I washed the car, I hung out the clothes on the clothesline, I washed down the lawn furniture,
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I washed all of the windows on the house from the outside.
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I was so tired so I had a glass of lemonade.
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I talked to my neighbour and I helped her trim a tree.
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I planted some bulbs and then I went into the house.
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I was exhausted.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through a relatable story about working outside. By engaging with the transcript, you'll enhance your vocabulary and familiarize yourself with common actions related to gardening and outdoor chores. This immersive approach will help you develop fluency in descriptive language and improve your overall communication skills. Incorporate this english speaking practice into your routine to become more confident in describing everyday activities in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Watered the plants - To give water to plants to help them grow.
  • Weeded the flower beds - To remove unwanted plants (weeds) from flower beds.
  • Cut back - To trim plants that are growing too large.
  • Plant food - A substance used to nourish plants.
  • Raked the lawn - To gather fallen leaves or debris from the grass.
  • Filled the bird baths - To add water to bird baths for birds to drink and bathe.
  • Swept the sidewalks - To clean the sidewalks using a broom.
  • Hung out the clothes - To dry washed clothing by hanging it outside.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning and improve your fluency, try shadowspeak techniques while watching this video. Start by listening to the transcript aloud, and then repeat each sentence after the speaker, matching their intonation and rhythm. The steady pace will make it easier to follow along, allowing you to focus on how words are pronounced. Pay attention to the descriptive phrases and actions; they are perfect for building your vocabulary related to outdoors and gardening.

As you practice, record yourself to compare your speech to the original. This will help identify areas where you can improve. Remember, consistent practice will enhance your confidence in speaking English. Engaging with real-life scenarios like what’s presented in this video is an effective way to learn English with YouTube. For more resources, consider exploring various shadowing sites focused on English fluency. Happy learning!

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.