Pratique du Shadowing: English Listening Practice: Understanding Time — Mini English Class - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hello everyone.
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Welcome to this A2 English Listening Practice video.
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Today we are going to talk about time.
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Let's get started.
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Time is a concept that everyone experiences, yet it remains one of the most mysterious aspects of our lives.
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It flows like an endless river, moving forward without ever stopping, shaping both our personal lives and the course of history.
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We organize time into minutes, hours, days, and years, using clocks and calendars to keep track of its passage.
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From the moment we wake up in the morning to when we go to sleep at night, time dictates our routines and schedules.
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Without time, our lives would lack structure and become unpredictable.
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For many, time can be both a friend and a foe.
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There are moments when time seems to fly, especially when we are enjoying ourselves or deeply engaged in something we love.
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In contrast, when we are waiting for something or feeling bored, time seems to slow to a crawl.
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This perception of time can vary greatly, depending on our mood, surroundings, and personal experiences.
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For instance, a child eagerly waiting for a holiday feels the days stretch on endlessly,
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while an adult with a busy schedule might feel like the week has passed in the blink of an eye.
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Time also has a profound impact on our emotions.
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reflecting on the past can bring a sense of nostalgia or regret, while thinking about the future can spark excitement or anxiety.
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These feelings shape our experiences, reminding us of how time connects different moments and allows us to learn from past experiences.
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As we age, our understanding of time evolves.
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Children learn about concepts like yesterday, today, and tomorrow, while adults often find themselves wondering where the years have gone.
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This growing awareness makes time feel more precious, a limited resource to be cherished.
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Historically, time has been a crucial factor in shaping civilizations.
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Every event occurs in a sequence, each building on the past, leading us to the present, and pointing us toward the future.
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The past, with its lessons and stories, teaches us about resilience and progress.
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The future, full of unknowns, encourages us to prepare dream and strive for better lives.
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Time not only links people, but also cultures and generations, creating a shared experience that spans across centuries.
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Understanding time, with its elusive nature can help us live more meaningfully.
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By recognizing that each moment is fleeting, we can learn to appreciate the present and make the most of every experience.
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Whether we are spending time with loved ones, working towards our goals, or simply enjoying a quiet moment,
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an awareness of time's flow encourages us to be mindful.
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In a way, time is both a measurement and a guide, shaping our lives, decisions, and aspirations.
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In conclusion, time is not merely a system of measurement.
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It is a fundamental part of our journey.
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It influences everything we do, from our daily routines to our long-term ambitions.
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Time connects us all, reminding us of the past, grounding us in the present, and inspiring us to look toward the future.
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By finding balance and meaning in the flow of time, we learn to cherish each moment, seeing it as a precious part of our shared human experience.
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Now, I'm going to ask you two questions about today's article.
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Write your answers in a comment down below.
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1. Why can time be both a friend and a foe?
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2. How does understanding time help us live more meaningful lives?
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Okay, that's all for today's lesson.
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Keep practicing your English and I'll see you next time.

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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon

Cette vidéo contient 42 phrases et 599 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 4:20. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 138 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. Seuls 81 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc exigeant.

Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo

15 mots moins courants de la vidéo, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :

  • lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (nom) — leçon. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
  • encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ (verbe) — encourager. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
  • awareness /əˈwɛɹ.nəs/ (nom) — conscience. The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.
  • connect /kəˈnɛkt/ (verbe) — accoupler, connecter. To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
  • remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ (verbe) — rappeler à. To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
  • routine /ɹuˈtin/ (nom) — routine. A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
  • measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ (nom) — mesure. The act of measuring.
  • cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/ (verbe) — chérir, tenir (à). To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
  • occur /əˈkɜː/ (verbe) — se produire, avoir lieu. To happen or take place.
  • contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ (nom) — contraste. The degree of this difference.
  • anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/ (nom) — anxiété, inquiétude. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
  • deeply /ˈdi(ː)pli/ (adverbe) — profondément. To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
  • mood /muːd/ (nom) — humeur, mauvaise humeur. A mental or emotional state, composure.
  • clock /klɑk/ (nom) — indicateur de vitesse, compteur de vitesse. A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
  • aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ (nom) — aspect. Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez

  • think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verbe) — penser à, réfléchir à. To ponder.

Prononciation à surveiller

  • Les sons « sh » et « zh »: measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
  • Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/, mysterious /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/, historically /hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo

  1. Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
  2. Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
  3. Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme lesson, encourage, awareness.

La grammaire de cette vidéo

Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :

StructureDans la vidéo
Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenanthas passed · have gone · has been
Présent continu am/is/are + -ing — ce qui se passe en ce momentare enjoying · are waiting · is fleeting
Futur avec « going to » be going to + verbe — un projet ou ce que l’on voit venirare going to talk · I'm going to ask

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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