Pratique du Shadowing: English Listening and Speaking Practice | Past Simple Story - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hello, welcome to the practicing English story number seven.
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Now you are going to listen to the story, then I will ask many questions about it.
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You must answer every question.
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Use your pause button and answer the question, then play again.
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You can answer with just one word or two words.
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It's okay, short answers are are okay let's get started there were two friends their names were ken and lewis
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they were very clever they were working for the google company ken was a computer engineer and lewis was a manager
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their working conditions were great but one day Ken said I am bored with this job
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and Louis said I am bored too they were bored they wanted to do a different job
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so they decided to start their own business they opened a big restaurant on the seaboard it was a great
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and expensive restaurant but they had a problem they didn't know how to cook They tried to cook the meals by themselves,
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but the meals were awful.
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And they hired Jessica as a cook.
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She was a wonderful cook.
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Hello, are you enjoying the story?
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Please give us a like.
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Thank you.
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She cooked fantastic meals.
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They were delicious and excellent meals.
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Everyone loved the meals.
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Ken and Lewis were very happy.
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The end.
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Okay, that is the end of the story.
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Let's go back to the beginning, this time with questions.
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There were two friends. Were there three friends?
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No, there weren't.
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There were not three friends. Were there two friends?
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Yes, there were.
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There were two friends.
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What were there?
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There were two friends. Who were they?
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Their names were Ken and Louis.
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Were their names Edie and Voodoo?
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No, they weren't.
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Their names were Ken and Louis.
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They were very clever.
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Were they stupid?
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No, they weren't.
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They were not stupid.
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They were very clever.
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Were they talented and smart boys?
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Yes, they were.
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They were talented and smart boys.
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They were clever boys. Were they unemployed?
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Were they idle?
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No they weren't.
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They were not unemployed.
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They were not idle. Were they working?
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Yes, they were.
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They were working for the Google company.
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Were they working for the Microsoft company?
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No they weren't.
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Were they working for the Apple company?
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No they weren't, they were not working for the Microsoft or Apple company.
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Who were they working for?
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Google Company.
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They were working for the Google Company.
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Ken was a computer engineer. Was he a dentist?
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No, he wasn't.
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He wasn't a dentist.
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Was he an accountant?
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Nope, he wasn't.
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He was not an accountant.
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What was he?
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He was a computer engineer.
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Louis was a manager. Was Louis a teacher?
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No he wasn't, he wasn't a teacher. Was he a manager?
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Yes, he was.
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He was a manager in the Google company.
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And their working conditions were great. Were their salaries low?
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No they weren't.
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Their salaries weren't low.
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Their salaries were high.
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Were their working conditions good?
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Yes, they were.
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Their working conditions were great.
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They had wonderful jobs.
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But one day Ken said, I'm bored with this job.
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Was Ken happy with his job?
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No, he wasn't.
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He wasn't happy.
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What about Louis?
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Was he bored too?
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Yes, he was.
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Louis said, I am bored too.
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How did they feel about their jobs?
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They felt bored.
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They were bored.
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Ken was bored.
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Louis was bored.
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And they were bored. Were they happy?
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No, they weren't.
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They were not happy.
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They were bored with their jobs.
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They wanted to do a different job.
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If you want to complete your practice of this story, you can go to EnglishEasyPractice.com and download the audio lessons of the story.
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So you can practice English with it whenever and wherever you want.
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Just listen to our short stories and answer the easy question out loud.
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You will improve your listening and speaking skills fast.
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And that's all for now.
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See you at EnglishEasyPractice.com you

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in English listening and speaking practice using a delightful story about two friends, Ken and Lewis. The story takes you through their journey from being bored at their jobs at a prominent company to starting their own restaurant. This lesson focuses on enhancing your understanding of the past simple tense, which is essential for discussing past events. You will improve your ability to respond to questions based on the story and practice your speaking skills through short answer interactions. Utilize the pause feature to take your time with your answers and fully absorb the material.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Past Simple - A verb tense used to describe actions that have already happened, essential for storytelling.
  • Bored - Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.
  • Restaurant - An establishment where meals are served to customers.
  • Cook - A person who prepares food, highlighting the importance of roles in a business setting.
  • Delicious - Tasteful and enjoyable, often used to describe food.
  • Clever - Intelligent and capable of making sense of complex situations.
  • Happy - Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment, which Ken and Lewis experience after the success of their restaurant.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this shadowing site, consider using the shadowing technique while engaging with this video. The speed of the speaker is moderate and clear, making it ideal for English speaking practice. Follow these tips to enhance your shadowing experience:

  • Pause Regularly: After each question or important point, use the pause button to repeat what you just heard. This allows you to practice pronunciation and intonation effectively.
  • Short Answers: In this practice, responding with one or two-word answers is encouraged. This will help you gain confidence in speaking without overthinking your responses.
  • Repeat and Mimic: Shadow speak by trying to imitate the speaker's tone and speed. This will help develop your listening skills and improve your spoken English.
  • Record Yourself: If possible, record your shadowing attempts. Play back your voice to assess your clarity and intonation, allowing for self-correction.
  • Engage with the Story: As you listen, visualize the scenarios. This aids in contextual understanding and makes the language more memorable.

By integrating these techniques into your learning routine, you can effectively learn English with YouTube, ensuring that you grasp both linguistic elements and pronunciation skills essential for effective communication.

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.