Pratique du Shadowing: Explore the Secret Areas of Earth Where Nature Remains Untouched | 4K UHD | BBC Earth - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Unfortunately for this young mother and cub,
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Unfortunately for this young mother and cub,
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all the prime fishing spots are taken by the older, more experienced females.
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So she leads her cub upstream, away from the competition.
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But there's a reason they have this place to themselves.
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Rapids.
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For the cub, it's a brutal baptism.
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But the inexperienced mother coaxes him straight back in.
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Oh!
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Oof!
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Her desperation to feed overrides her urge to protect her cub.
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But fortune favors the brave.
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Finally, the ravenous cub gets a first taste of salmon.
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Cutting off the food supply.
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and imprisoning the fledglings.
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Only adults had the strength to break their bonds and make good their escape.
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Even as the lake begins to thaw,
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shackles of salt and ice continue to weigh the chicks down.
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with every day, deeper into winter.
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Cold and lack of food take a toll.
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But a breath of seasonal wind offers hope.
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Gaining strength, it provides just enough lift for a last chance at liberty.
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Trading their rich nursery feeding grounds.
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For the southern lowlands, they'll find refuge from the grip of winter.
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The End
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She enters into the maze of gullies.
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The damp channel margins are carpeted with grass that lures in grazing antelope.
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Still, they remain on high alert.
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Stealth is the best weapon.
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I'm sorry.
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Placing faith in perfect camouflage.
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The trap is set.
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Just a few more careless steps,
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and they'll be inside the required 30-foot range.
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Clamping her jaws over both nose and mouth,
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she can stay clear of those stiletto horns and cut off its airflow.
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But a spotted hyena is drawn to the commotion.
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Close to twice the weight of a leopard.
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Armed with bone-crushing jaws, this opportunist won't pass up the chance to cash in on the hard work of others.
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This time, one very lucky Impala gets a second chance at life.
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The chase is on.
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against a shoal of jacks,
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too fast for a lone sea lion to catch.
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Using the cove as a trap,
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they run the fish aground.
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In the shallows, the pelicans are the first to cash in,
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able to squeeze up to 10 fish in their expandable throats.
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But the female-led fleet regroups.
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With all exits blocked, this time the panicked prey are driven right onto the beach.
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A successful hunt yields up to 30 fish for each sea lion.
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This remarkable technique is unique to Galapagos.
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Filmed here for the very first time.
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Up to 15 roundups later, everyone gets their fill.
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the size of a ping pong ball, the desert rain frog.
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To avoid frying to a crisp,
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by day this amphibian hides deep in the sand.
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But when the conditions are just right, he emerges to feed.
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Trudging up to 50 yards,
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he calmly noses around for insects.
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While on the Maquia dwarf adder.
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...primes itself for ambush.
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This tiny snake can only strike prey closer than four inches.
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A parabuthas scorpion uses hair-like feelers to detect the tiniest movement.
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And frogs are also on his menu.
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The frog mustn't stir, or he'll trigger a deadly attack from that stinging tail.
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But waiting is what he's good at.
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At last, a few years later,
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he's been in the last year.
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He's been in the last year.
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He's been in the last year.
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He's been in the last year.
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He's been in the last year.
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At last, a colony of termites busily harvesting dune grass.
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They're packed with protein and fat.
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You'll force down up to 100 in a sitting.

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on enhancing your English speaking practice through the engaging context of nature and wildlife presented in the BBC Earth video. You will practice understanding key vocabulary and phrases related to natural phenomena and animal behavior. By utilizing the shadowing technique, you'll improve your pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension. This specific excerpt highlights the strategies animals employ for survival, providing rich material to deepen your understanding of the English language.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Rapids - fast-flowing sections of a river that can be challenging to navigate.
  • Baptism - a term often used metaphorically to signify an initiation experience, particularly one that is difficult.
  • Fortune favors the brave - a saying that suggests those who take risks will be rewarded.
  • Camouflage - a method of disguise that helps animals blend into their surroundings.
  • Opportunist - a creature that takes advantage of situations as they arise, often leading to unexpected outcomes.
  • Regroup - to come back together after a disruption, often used in a tactical context.
  • Unique technique - a specific skill or method that sets something apart from others.
  • Chase - the act of pursuing something, particularly in a predatory context.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video, follow these tips:

  • Watch and Listen: Begin by watching the video without attempting to speak. Focus on the speed and intonation of the narration, mining the rich vocabulary related to wildlife and natural behavior.
  • Repeat and Imitate: Play the video again and try to shadow speak, meaning you should repeat the phrases immediately after the narrator, mimicking their rhythm and pronunciation. This video features varied pacing, so adjust your speaking speed to match the narrator's.
  • Break It Down: If some sections are too fast, pause the video after short phrases, allowing yourself to repeat them before proceeding. This way, you'll maintain clarity while practicing your English speaking practice.
  • Engage with the Content: After shadowing, try forming your own sentences using the key vocabulary. For example, create scenarios about survival in nature or discuss animal behavior using terms like "camouflage" and "opportunist."
  • Record Yourself: Use a device to record your shadowing, then listen to it. This can help you identify areas where your pronunciation can improve, allowing you to refine your skills over time.

Consistent practice using these methods will not only enhance your English speaking abilities but also deepen your understanding of nuanced vocabulary related to nature and wildlife.

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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