Pratique du Shadowing: English word stress with Idioms | Accurate English - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Today I'd like to teach you a new lesson to make you sound more like a native speaker of English.
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Most of my students complain
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that they don't really feel like they're speaking like a native speaker
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because they're not using a lot of everyday expressions that native speakers use.
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I encourage you to keep studying a lot of different expressions and try to use them as much as possible.
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In this video I will teach you five new expressions
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and we will use these idiomatic expressions following the new rule that I'm going to teach you in this video.
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Let's learn the rule about which words we stress when we have an adjective and a noun.
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For example, if we say new house.
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New is an adjective and house is a noun.
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The noun in English gets more stressed than the adjective.
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So For example, we do this.
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New house.
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New house.
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I bought a new house.
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Let's look at another one.
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Big room.
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Room is a noun.
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Same thing.
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We don't say big room, we say big room.
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That's a really big room.
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And maybe in your language you stress adjectives more.
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In fact, that's a pretty common way to do it in many different languages.
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In English, adjectives are stressed only as an exception.
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For example, I want the blue sweater, not the green one.
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But otherwise I'd say, she's wearing a blue sweater.
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She's wearing a blue sweater.
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Put the stress at the end.
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That's very important.
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Make sure that you say the two words together.
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That's a new house.
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That's a big room.
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Have a nice day.
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You did a good job.
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So we don't say you did a good job.
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We say you did a good job.
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All right, the second thing I want you to remember is in order to sound more like a native speaker, you need to also practice using everyday expressions.
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So now let's practice four different idiomatic expressions that follow this pattern.
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The first one is when people say, once in a blue moon.
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Once in a blue moon.
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We don't stress blue, we stress moon.
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Once in a blue moon.
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Once in a blue moon means very rarely, almost never, seldom.
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So we say, oh, I see my friend once in a blue moon.
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All right.
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How about if I say, no big deal, no big deal.
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Big is an adjective and deal is a noun.
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So we're going to stress the noun, no big deal.
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It's no big deal.
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And that That means it's okay, it's not a problem, it's not serious, everything's okay.
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Let's learn a couple more idioms and then we'll practice them in sentences a little more naturally.
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How about on the same page?
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That's a very common expression that people are using a lot these days.
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They will say, we're on the same page.
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And that means we're thinking in the same way, we have the same idea.
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We're on the same page.
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So we don't say we're on the same page.
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We say we're on the same page.
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And one more, if I say you've come a long way, you've come a long way,
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that means you've made a lot of very good progress compared to where you used to be in the past.
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You've come a long way with your English.
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All right, now let's practice using these expressions in sentences.
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And pay attention, each sentence is going to have two opportunities to use this adjective and noun pattern.
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I see my old friend once in a blue moon.
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I see my old friend once in a blue moon.
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We had a little disagreement, but it's no big deal.
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We had a little disagreement but it's no big deal.
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They're on the same page about wanting a small wedding.
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They're on the same page about wanting a small wedding.
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You've come a long way in only three months.
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You've come a long way in only three months.
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In order to learn additional rules about the American accent related to rhythm and melody
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and word stress and vowels and consonants and linking, please go to the website, accurateenglish.com.
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When you're on the website, don't forget to sign up for the mailing list where I will send you email about new materials
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that I've developed for you to make you sound more like a native speaker.
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Thanks for watching.

Context & Background

In this lesson, we explore the fascinating domain of English word stress through a practical approach focused on idioms. Many English learners often feel they lack the familiarity with everyday expressions essential for sounding like a native speaker. By mastering the nuances of word stress and incorporating idiomatic expressions into everyday conversation, students can significantly enhance their fluency and confidence. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing which words to stress in phrases, particularly when dealing with adjectives and nouns.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Once in a blue moon - This idiom means very rarely. For example, "I see my friend once in a blue moon." The stress is placed on "moon."
  • No big deal - Used to indicate that something is not a problem or not serious. You would say, "It's no big deal," stressing "deal."
  • A big fan - Refers to someone who really enjoys something. An example would be, "I'm a big fan of classic movies." Stress "fan."
  • Right on the money - Means exactly correct. You can say, "Your answer is right on the money," putting emphasis on "money."
  • Under the weather - Used to describe feeling unwell. For instance, "I'm feeling under the weather," with the stress on "weather."

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

The shadowing technique is a powerful method for mastering English pronunciation and intonation, especially useful for idiomatic expressions. Here’s a systematic approach to tackling the content of this video:

  1. Listen Actively: Begin by listening to the video without any distractions, focusing on how the speaker emphasizes certain words in each expression.
  2. Identify Stress Patterns: Pay close attention to which words within the phrases are stressed. For instance, in "no big deal," observe how "deal" receives more emphasis.
  3. Repeat Aloud: Using the shadow speech concept, mimic the speaker's intonation and stress patterns. Say the phrases alongside the video, ensuring you stress the right words. This will help you internalize the rhythm of natural speech.
  4. Practice Contextually: Incorporate these idioms into your daily conversations. Try to use them in scenarios where they fit naturally, which will reinforce your learning and boost your confidence in speaking.
  5. Record Your Voice: Record yourself using these expressions and listen back. This will provide valuable feedback on your pronunciation and help you make necessary adjustments.

Engaging in IELTS speaking practice with these phrases will also prepare you for common topics and improve your overall performance in the exam. Integrating the shadowing technique into your learning routine not only enhances pronunciation but also enriches your vocabulary, making you sound more fluent and like a native speaker.

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.