Pratique du Shadowing: Family & Friends 2 - Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

Création de la leçon...
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Look at the classroom.
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These are your new tables and chairs.
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Those are your new pegs.
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Animal pegs.
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That is our new whiteboard.
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And this is the new computer.
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Look!
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Wow!
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Do you like our new things?
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Yes, we do!
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And is this a new teddy, Rosie?
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No This is my new pencil case Look, new pencils and pens

What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson focuses on everyday classroom vocabulary and basic conversational skills, perfect for building confidence in describing objects and responding to simple questions. Through the video's dialogue, you'll practice identifying and talking about new items in a classroom setting, using clear, natural phrases that mirror real-life interactions. It's an ideal way to strengthen your speaking foundation, whether you're preparing for daily conversations or working on IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • Classroom objects: tables, chairs, pegs, whiteboard, computer, pencil case, pencils, pens
  • Demonstrative pronouns: "this" (for close objects), "that" (for distant objects), "these" (plural close), "those" (plural distant)
  • Simple questions & answers: "Do you like our new things?" / "Yes, we do!"; "Is this a new teddy?" / "No, this is my new pencil case."

Practice Tips for Shadowing Success

Shadowing—also called shadowspeak or shadow speech—is a powerful way to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here's how to use it with this video:

  • Match the speed: The dialogue is slow and clear, so focus on copying the rhythm. Pause after each sentence, then repeat it immediately, aiming to match the speaker's pace. This trains your mouth to form words naturally.
  • Emphasize intonation: Notice how questions rise at the end ("Do you like our new things?") and statements fall. Mimicking this helps you sound more native and improves comprehension for IELTS speaking practice.
  • Focus on "this" vs. "that": These pronouns can be tricky. Listen for the slight stress on "this" (close) and "that" (distant), then practice saying them aloud while pointing to objects in your own space to reinforce meaning.
  • Repeat 3-5 times: For short phrases like "Look at the classroom" or "new pencils and pens," repeat them multiple times until they feel effortless. This builds muscle memory and reduces hesitation.

By using shadowspeaks techniques with this video, you'll not only learn classroom vocabulary but also develop the ability to speak clearly and confidently in everyday situations.

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.