Pratique du Shadowing: English Listening Comprehension - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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A trip of a lifetime.
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Hey, Ella.
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How was your summer vacation?
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I've been dying to hear all about it.
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Hi, Oliver.
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Oh, it was amazing.
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I went to Creed Island in Greece with my husband and kids.
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It was a dream come true.
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No way.
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That sounds like a slice of paradise.
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How was it traveling with your husband and two kids?
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Well, you know, it was a bit of a roller coaster ride sometimes.
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But overall, it was a blast.
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We all had a whale of a time.
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I can imagine.
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What kind of activities did you guys do there?
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Oh, we did it all.
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We hit the beach almost every day,
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soaking up the sun and riding the waves.
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We went snorkeling and scuba diving.
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The underwater world in Crete is breathtaking.
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We even saw some sea turtles.
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Wow, that sounds like a picture-perfect vacation.
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That's right.
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We also took a boat tour around the island.
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We did a lot of exploring.
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We visited the ancient ruins of Knossos, which was fascinating.
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Were the kids happy?
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Yeah, the kids were over the moon the whole time.
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They loved learning about the history of the Minoan civilization.
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Amazing!
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What else did you do there?
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We went off the beaten path and explored some hidden gems like Calypso Beach,
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Margaret's Village, or Lake Cornus.
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They were really gorgeous.
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I bet.
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Did you guys try any local cuisine while you were there?
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Oh, you bet we did.
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The food in Crete was incredible.
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We tried so many new dishes,
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like souvlaki, moussaka, fresh seafood,
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you name it It was a real treat for us
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Sounds like you had a foodie's paradise there Did you make any new friends during your trip?
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We did indeed We met some locals who were as friendly as can be It was like a home away from home,
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chatting with them over a cup of coffee That's so heartwarming!
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Did you take lots of photos to remember the trip?
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Oh, for sure!
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We took more photos than you can shake a stick at How was the weather there?
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Did it rain?
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No, it didn't rain at all The weather was perfect!
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It was sunny and warm every day Did you bring back any souvenirs from Crete?
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Yes, we brought back some local olive oil,
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honey, and of course, some handmade pottery.
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It's a great way to remember our time there.
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What was your favorite part of the trip?
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It's hard to choose just one favorite part.
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But I think it was watching the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea.
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It was so peaceful and beautiful.
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I'm so happy you had such a fantastic vacation, Ella.
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It sounds like you guys had the time of your lives.
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Thanks, Oliver.
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It was truly a trip of a lifetime.
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A real cherry on top of our summer.
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Vocabulary
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Be dying for or to do something
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The phrase be dying for something
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or be dying to do something is an idiomatic expression which means to have a strong desire or craving to do something.
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For instance, if I say,
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I am dying for a slice of pizza,
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it means that I really want a slice of pizza.
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Another example could be, she is dying to go on a vacation,
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which indicates a strong urge to travel.
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No way.
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No way is an informal expression used to show disbelief,
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surprise, or strong disagreement.
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For instance, if someone tells you they just won the lottery,
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you can respond with, No way!
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That's incredible!
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A rollercoaster ride When we say something is like,
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a rollercoaster ride, it means that it was full of ups and downs,
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with a lot of unexpected twists and turns,
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just like how a rollercoaster goes up and down rapidly.
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Example, starting a new job has been a roller coaster ride with challenges and successes.
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A blast.
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A blast is an informal expression used to describe a very enjoyable or exciting experience.
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For example, if you say,
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I had a blast at the concert last night,
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it means you had a great time.
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Hit the beach.
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Hit the beach is an idiom that means to go to the beach,
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typically for relaxation or leisure activities.
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For instance, after a long week at work,
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I can't wait to hit the beach this weekend.
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Hidden gems.
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Hidden gems refers to something that is extremely valuable or impressive,
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but not widely known or recognized.
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For instance, a book that is not well-known but exceptionally well-written can be considered a hidden gem.
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Or, imagine a small cafe tucked away in a quiet corner of the city
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that serves amazing food but is not popular among most people.
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You name it.
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This idiom is used to convey that there are many options or possibilities available.
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For example, if you're planning an event and someone asks what kind of activities will be there,
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you could say there will be games,
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music, dancing, you name it.
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Treat The noun treat typically refers to something special or enjoyable that is given to someone or done for them.
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It could be a reward,
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a pleasure, or a gift.
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Here are a few examples.
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I bought some ice cream as a treat for myself after a long day.
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My grandmother always gives me a treat when I visit her.
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Going to the park is a nice treat for the kids on weekends.
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Having the time of one's life Having the time of one's life means to have a wonderful or extremely enjoyable experience.
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For example, you might say,
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I had the time of my life at the concert last night.
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Comprehension Questions Hey, Ella.
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How was your summer vacation?
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I've been dying to hear all about it.
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Hi, Oliver.
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Oh, it was amazing.
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I went to Creed Island in Greece with my husband and kids.
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Who were the two main characters in the conversation?
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The two main characters were Oliver and Ella Where did Ella say she went for her vacation?
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Ella said she went to Creed Island in Greece with her husband and kids.
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No way.
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That sounds like a slice of paradise.
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What does Oliver mean by saying, a slice of paradise?
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Oliver means that Crete sounds like a very beautiful and perfect place for a vacation.
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How was it traveling with your husband and two kids?
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Well, you know, it was a bit of a roller coaster ride sometimes.
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But overall, it was a blast.
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We all had a whale of a time.
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Ella says that traveling with her family was a roller coaster ride.
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What does she mean by that?
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Ella means that there were ups and downs during the trip,
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like a roller coaster.
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When Ella says they had a whale of a time,
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what does she mean by that?
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She means they had a great and enjoyable time during the vacation.
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We went snorkeling and scuba diving.
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The underwater world in Crete is breathtaking.
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How did Ella describe the underwater world in Crete?
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She said it was breathtaking.
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When Ella says the underwater world in Crete is breathtaking,
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what does she mean?
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She means that the underwater world in Crete is stunning and beautiful.
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Were the kids happy?
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Yeah, the kids were over the moon the whole time.
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How did Ella describe the kids' reaction to the vacation?
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Ella said the kids were over the moon the whole time.
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When Ella says the kids were over the moon the whole time,
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what does she imply?
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She means that the kids were extremely happy and excited throughout the vacation.
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We went off the beaten path and explored some hidden gems like Calypso Beach,
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Margaret's Village, or Lake Cornice.
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They were really gorgeous.
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What does off the beaten path mean based on Ella's statement?
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Off the beaten path means going to lesser-known or less-traveled places rather than popular tourist spots.
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When Ella says they explored hidden gems like Calypso Beach and Margarita's Village,
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what does she mean by hidden gems?
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Hidden gems refer to places that are not widely known but are incredibly beautiful or interesting.
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What did Ella think of these hidden gems they visited?
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Ella described them as really gorgeous Did you make any new friends during your trip?
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We did indeed We met some locals who were as friendly as can be It was like a home away from home,
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chatting with them over a cup of coffee What did Ella say about the locals they met during their trip?
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Ella mentioned that they met friendly locals who made them feel at home
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Did you guys try any local cuisine while you were there?
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Oh, you bet we did The food in Crete was incredible We tried so many new dishes,
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like souvlaki, moussaka, fresh seafood,
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you name it It was a real treat for us Sounds like you had a foodie's paradise there Ella used the expression,
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you bet we did, when talking about trying local cuisine.
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What does that phrase imply?
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It means she definitely tried the local cuisine.
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What does the term foodie's paradise imply in this context?
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It suggests that the food in Crete was exceptionally good and enjoyable for people who love food.
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Did you take lots of photos to remember the trip?
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Oh, for sure!
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We took more photos than you can shake a stick at.
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It sounds like you guys had the time of your lives.
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Thanks, Oliver.
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It was truly a trip of a lifetime.
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A real cherry on top of our summer.
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When Ella says, they took more photos than you can shake a stick at,
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what does that idiomatic phrase mean?
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It means they took a lot of photos,
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more than one could imagine or count easily.
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How did Ella describe their experience in Crete overall?
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Ella said it was a trip of a lifetime,
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a real cherry on top of their summer.
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What does the phrase, a real cherry on top of our summer,
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suggest about Ella's overall impression of the trip?
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It means that the trip to Crete was the perfect way to end their summer.
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Something special and unforgettable.
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Grammar Lesson Simple Past Tense
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Definition The simple past tense is used to talk about actions that happened in the past and are now completed.
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Hey, Ella, how was your summer vacation?
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Hi, Oliver.
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Oh, it was amazing.
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I went to Creed Island in Greece with my husband and kids.
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It was a dream come true.
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In this conversation, we see Ella talking about her past experience.
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I went to Crete.
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The verb went is in the simple past tense,
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indicating that the action happened in the past.
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Regular and irregular verbs.
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The simple past tense is formed by adding ed to regular verbs,
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like tried, explored, or visited.
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We explored some hidden gems.
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We tried so many new dishes.
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We visited the ancient ruins of Knossos.
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There are some spelling rules to consider when adding ed to regular verbs,
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such as if a verb ends in a y,
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such as try, you change it to an i and then add ed.
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Try, tried.
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Doubling the last consonant before adding ed for verbs ending in a single vowel followed by a consonant.
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Drop, dropped.
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However, some verbs are irregular and do not follow this rule
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They have unique forms in the past tense that you need to memorize Let's see some examples in the following sentences
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How was your summer vacation?
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Was is the simple past tense of the verb to be We hit the beach almost every day
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Hit is the simple past tense of the verb to hit We went snorkeling and scuba diving
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Went is the simple past tense of the verb to go
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We even saw some sea turtles
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Saw is the irregular past tense form of the verb to see
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We met some locals who were as friendly as can be
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Met is another irregular verb in the simple past tense form of meet
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We took more photos than you can shake a stick at
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Took is the irregular past tense form of the verb to take
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Interrogative By using did and the base form of the verb,
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we create questions in the past tense.
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For example, did you guys try any local cuisine while you were there?
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The verb be is an exception.
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In this case, we move be before the subject.
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How was the weather there?
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Were the kids happy?
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Negative To form negative sentences in the simple past tense,
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we use did not or didn't before the base form of the verb.
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For instance, how was the weather there?
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Did it rain?
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No, it didn't rain at all.
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau B2 s’appuie sur la vidéo « English Listening Comprehension ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : Ella, verb, Crete, tense, trip. Cette vidéo contient 240 phrases et 2122 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 16:36. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 128 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. Seuls 80 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc exigeant. 43 de ses 240 phrases sont des questions : un bon entraînement pour l’intonation interrogative et les réponses courtes.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
Les 15 mots les plus avancés de la vidéo, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| verb nom | /vɝb/ | verbe |
| tense nom | /tɛns/ | temps, temps verbal |
| gem nom | /d͡ʒɛm/ | joyau, pierre précieuse |
| paradise nom | /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ | paradis, cieux |
| irregular adjectif | /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ | irrégulier |
| cuisine nom | /kwɪˈziːn/ | cuisine, art culinaire |
| enjoyable adjectif | /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/ | agréable, amusant |
| underwater adjectif | /ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/ | sous l'eau |
| slice nom | /slaɪs/ | tranche, tronçon |
| breathtaking adjectif | /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ | époustouflant, à couper le souffle |
| cherry nom | /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ | cerise, griotte |
| rollercoaster nom | /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ | montagnes russes |
| snorkel nom | tuba, prise d'air | |
| imply verbe | /ɪmˈplaɪ/ | impliquer |
| whale nom | /ˈweɪl/ | baleine |
Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| bring back verbe | /ˈbɹɪŋ bæk/ | ramener, rapporter |
| go off verbe | exploser | |
| go up verbe | monter, s'élever |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- How was your summer vacation?
- I've been dying to hear all about it.
- What kind of activities did you guys do there?
- What else did you do there?
- What was your favorite part of the trip?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continu have/has been + -ing — une action commencée avant et toujours en cours | I've been dying |
| Voix passive be + participe passé — l’accent est mis sur ce qui arrive, pas sur qui le fait | can be considered · is given · are not widely known |
| Propositions relatives who / which + proposition — une précision sur une personne ou une chose | Knossos, which was · expression which means · people who love |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 8 contractions et formes réduites, comme didn't, I've, can't. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « th »: breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: exceptionally /ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/, comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/, relaxation /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/, leisure /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/, underwater /ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/, rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/, idiomatic /ˌɪd.iː.əˈmat.ɪk/, exceptionally /ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /h/ — il se souffle, il n’est pas muet: comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/, handmade /ˈhændˌmeɪd/
- /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: gem /d͡ʒɛm/, enjoyable /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/, cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/, urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/, irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/, underwater /ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/, roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/, breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme verb, tense, gem.
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.