Pratique du Shadowing: Experience a British Shopping Day – Story & Useful Expressions - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hello and welcome to English natively.
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Today's story is about a quiet day of shopping.
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We'll go through some everyday places,
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pick up a few useful things and learn natural English words and expressions along the way.
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Let's begin!
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A day of shopping, all indoors.
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By Annie, I spent most of today inside shops and honestly I didn't mind.
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Sometimes it's nice to take your time, walk around slowly and just focus on little things.
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Like cake or the perfect pair of shoes.
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My first stop was the bakery.
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The smell hit me the moment I walked in.
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Warm sugar, cinnamon and butter.
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I looked at the cakes behind the glass and chose a small one with cream and strawberries on top.
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It looked too pretty to eat.
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I carried it to the counter, paid with a £10 note and got some coins back.
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Easy!
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Thank you.
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Next, I walked into a grocery shop and picked up a basket.
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I wandered through the aisles and added a few things: a carton of milk, some tea bags and a packet of oats.
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Not much, just the basics.
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I always forget how heavy oats are until I'm carrying them in one hand.
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After that, I stepped into a clothes shop.
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It was quiet inside, just soft music and wooden floors.
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I walked between the racks, feeling the fabric, checking the labels, I picked out a green jumper,
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simple and warm, and held it against me in the mirror.
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Size M looked fine.
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I folded it neatly and carried it with me to the till.
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Last stop SHOES Now, shoe shops make me nervous.
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all the sizes, shapes, left foot, right foot.
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But I needed a new pair for the season, something comfortable but not boring.
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I took off my boots and tried on a pair of soft brown loafers.
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Size 5.
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In British sizes, that's my usual.
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They fit nicely, but I walked around the shop just to be sure.
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I always test the heel and the toe, no point buying shoes that pinch.
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By the time I left, my bag was full, cake Milk? a green jumper and a brand new pair of shoes.
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Not a big day, but a satisfying one.
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Sometimes, shopping is just a quiet way of looking after yourself.
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All right, now let's slow down a bit.
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and take a look at some of the useful words and phrases from the story.
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Nothing complicated.
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Just everyday English you can actually use.
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you In one, pick up.
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Pick up.
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Meaning, to buy something casually or without much planning.
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In the story, I picked up a few things: milk, tea bags and oats.
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Another example: I picked up a new phone charger on my way to work.
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It sounds more natural than 'by' in everyday conversation.
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you you 2.
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Try on.
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Try on.
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'To wear clothes or shoes to see if they fit or look good.' In the story,
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I tried on a pair of soft brown loafers.
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Another example: "You should try on that jacket.
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It looks great !" always followed by the item you're testing.
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Try on a shirt, try on some shoes.
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Thank you.
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3. Take your time.
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Take your time.
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meaning don't rush, go slowly and calmly.
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In the story, it's nice to take your time, walk around slowly, Another example: "No hurry,
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take your time and think about it." Tip This phrase is often used to show politeness or to comfort someone.
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Thank you.
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4. To something else to do something meaning something is so much that it prevents an action.
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In the story, it looked too pretty to eat.
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Another example: It's too cold to go outside.
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Pattern.
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Two plus adjective plus two plus verb.
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Thank you.
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5. The smell hit me.
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Meaning, I notice the smell strongly and suddenly.
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In the story, the smell hit me the moment I walked in.
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Another example: "The moment I opened the box, the smell of garlic hit me." Thank you.
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This is a very natural and vivid way to talk about strong smells.
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you you Tips for real -life English Use verbs naturally.
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Instead of always saying buy, say, pick up, grab or get, they sound more casual and real.
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Shopping vocabulary is very visual.
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Practice with real items.
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Say the names out loud next time you're at the shop.
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British vs. American Words Shop, UK vs. Store, US.
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Till UK vs cash register US Jumper, UK vs. Sweater, US.
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Alright, now that we've picked up some really useful English words and expressions, let's hear the story one more time.
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See if you can catch them in action.
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Day of shopping.
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All Indoors by Annie I spent most of today inside shops and honestly, I didn't mind.
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Sometimes it's nice to take your time, walk around slowly and just focus on little things.
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like cake or the perfect pair of shoes.
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My first stop was the bakery.
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The smell hit me the moment I walked in.
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Warm sugar, cinnamon and butter.
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I looked at the cakes behind the glass and chose a small one with cream and strawberries on top.
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It looked too pretty to eat.
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I carried it to the counter, paid with a £10 note and got some coins back.
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Easy!
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Next, I walked into a grocery shop and picked up a basket.
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I wandered through the aisles and added a few things: a carton of milk, some tea bags and a packet of oats.
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Not much, just the basics.
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I always forget how heavy oats are until I'm carrying them in one hand.
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After that, I stepped into a clothes shop.
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It was quiet inside, just soft music and wooden floors.
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I walked between the racks, feeling the fabric, checking the labels, I picked out a green jumper,
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simple and warm, and held it against me in the mirror.
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size M Looked fine.
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I folded it neatly and carried it with me to the till.
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Last stop.
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SHOES.
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Now, shoe shops make me nervous.
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all the sizes, shapes, left foot, right foot, But I needed a new pair for the season,
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something comfortable but not boring.
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I took off my boots and tried on a pair of soft brown loafers.
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Size 5.
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In British sizes, that's my usual.
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They fit nicely, but I walked around the shop just to be sure.
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I always test the heel and the toe, no point buying shoes that pinch.
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By the time I left, my bag was full, cake, Milk? a green jumper and a brand new pair of shoes.
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Not a big day, but a satisfying one.
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Sometimes, shopping is just a quiet way of looking after yourself.
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That's all for today.
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See you next time on English Natively.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll enjoy a charming story about a typical day of shopping in Britain. You'll practice essential English vocabulary and expressions that can enhance your conversational skills. By engaging with the narrative, you'll not only improve your understanding of everyday British shopping experiences but also pick up practical phrases that you can use in real-life situations. This lesson is ideal for learners looking to enhance their English speaking practice through immersive stories and useful dialogues.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Pick up - To buy something casually or without much planning. Example: "I picked up a new phone charger on my way to work."
  • Try on - To test clothes or shoes in order to see if they fit. Example: "I need to try on these shoes to check if they fit properly."
  • Counter - The surface in a shop where goods are paid for. Example: "I placed my order at the bakery counter."
  • Aisle - A passageway between rows of shelves in a store. Example: "I walked down the grocery aisle picking up items."
  • Till - A cash register used to finalize payments. Example: "I paid for my groceries at the till."
  • Size - A designation of how large or small clothing or shoes are. Example: "I tried on a size M jumper."
  • Satisfying - Something that brings pleasure or contentment. Example: "It felt satisfying to find the perfect shoes."

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique while watching the video. As the narrator speaks, try to mimic their tone and pace. The rhythm of English can be tricky, so engaging in shadowspeak will help you develop better pronunciation and intonation. Pay attention to the way emotions are conveyed through the speaker's voice. You can break the video into segments: listen to a line, pause, and then repeat it while focusing on enunciation. This method of shadow speech can greatly enhance your fluency.

Additionally, practice using the new vocabulary in your own sentences. For example, think of items you purchase regularly and practice your shopping dialogue in English. By incorporating these new words into everyday conversation, you will solidify your learning and feel more confident in your English speaking practice.

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.