Pratique du Shadowing: G7 U10 mindmap - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Unit 10.
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Energy Sources.
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Hello, everyone.
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Today I would like to talk about energy sources.
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Energy is very important in our daily life.
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We use energy to provide us with light, heat, and electricity.
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We need energy for our homes, schools, factories, and transport.
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There are many different types of energy sources.
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Some of them are renewable sources, and some are non-renewable sources.
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Renewable energy comes from the sun, the wind, and water.
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Solar energy comes from the sun.
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Wind energy comes from the wind.
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Hydro energy comes from water.
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These sources are clean and safe for the environment.
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Non-renewable energy comes from coal, oil, and natural gas.
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These sources are useful, but they can run out in the future.
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They can also pollute the air and harm the environment.
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For example, burning coal can produce a lot of smoke.
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I think we should use more renewable energy in the future.
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Renewable energy is cleaner and better for our planet.
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It can help reduce pollution and protect the environment.
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At school, students can save energy in many ways.
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We should turn off the lights when we leave the classroom.
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We should turn off fans, computers, and other electrical appliances when they are not in use.
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We shouldn't waste water, and we should remind our friends to save energy, too.
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In my opinion, saving energy is everyone's responsibility.
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If we use energy carefully, we can protect the Earth and have a better future.
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That is all about energy sources.
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Thank you for listening.

Speaking Goals for This Clip

This video is perfect for building fluency in explaining complex topics simply, a key milestone for IELTS speaking practice and daily communication. By discussing energy sources, you’ll learn to organize ideas logically—starting with importance, then types, and ending with solutions—while maintaining a clear, conversational flow. This structure mirrors real-world speaking scenarios, helping you sound confident when sharing opinions or describing concepts.

Phrase Bank

  • “We use energy to provide us with…” (useful for explaining purpose)
  • “These sources are clean and safe for the environment” (describing benefits clearly)
  • “In my opinion, saving energy is everyone's responsibility” (expressing personal views)
  • “We should turn off… when they are not in use” (giving practical advice)
  • “It can help reduce pollution and protect the environment” (connecting actions to outcomes)

These phrases work for english speaking practice in both casual and formal settings, like IELTS speaking practice tasks where explaining issues and solutions is critical.

Fix Your Weak Spots

The video’s steady pace and clear pronunciation make it ideal for shadow speech (or shadowspeaks), a technique where you repeat phrases immediately after the speaker to mimic rhythm and intonation. Focus on words like “renewable” (stress the second syllable: re-NEW-a-ble) and “pollution” (puh-LOO-shun) to improve english pronunciation. Notice how the speaker pauses between ideas—this helps listeners follow along. Practice shadowing the line “Renewable energy is cleaner and better for our planet” to master natural stress and linking. Over time, this will make your speech sound more native-like and easier to understand.

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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