Pratique du Shadowing: How demand for workforce skills will change with automation: A minute with MGI - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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In this report, we've looked at automation and artificial intelligence, and we've determined how it's going to shift the demand for workplace skills.
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We believe that the skills challenge is the defining challenge of our generation.
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First, there's going to be huge growth in demand for technological skills.
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This includes both advanced tech skills like computer engineering and scientific research and development, as well as basic digital skills.
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Second, we find very fast growth in social and emotional skills, so the ability to work in teams, lead others, negotiate and communicate.
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At the same time, we see growth in some higher cognitive skills.
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This would include critical thinking and real-time problem solving, creativity, and processing complex information.
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And where we see large declines is in basic cognitive skills and physical and manual skills.
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Overall, it's a big challenge.
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Companies are going to need to focus on retraining, redeploying people, and maybe hiring new talent.
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It's going to require an overall rethinking about their strategic workforce planning.
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Individuals are going to have to be prepared to learn new skills throughout their careers and sometimes shift occupations entirely.
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But the upside is huge in terms of faster productivity growth, more prosperity, and for companies,
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ability to improve revenue and having the talent that they need.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills using insights from a discussion on how automation is changing workforce skill demands. By listening to the transcript and shadowing the content, you'll enhance your pronunciation, intonation, and overall fluency while learning about the significant impacts of technology on daily life and health services. This is particularly beneficial for those preparing for the IELTS speaking test, as you will familiarize yourself with relevant vocabulary and real-world applications of your English skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Time and convenience factor: The importance of saving time and improving ease of access to services.
  • Remote patient monitoring: A system that allows healthcare professionals to monitor patients' health remotely.
  • Infectious disease surveillance: The ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of data for public health purposes.
  • Noncommunicable diseases: Medical conditions that are not contagious, such as diabetes.
  • Disability adjusted days: A measurement indicating the amount of time lost due to poor health.
  • Smart city: An urban area that uses technology to enhance performance across services and systems.
  • Telemedicine: The use of telecommunication technology to provide healthcare services remotely.
  • Hospital patient flow management: Strategies implemented to optimize patient movement through healthcare facilities.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, consider using a shadowing app to practice. Here are some tailored tips for shadowing with this video transcript:

  • Listen first: Watch the video or listen to the audio without looking at the transcript. Get a sense of the speed and tone before you start shadowing.
  • Slow it down: If the speech is too fast, slow down the playback. This allows you to catch every word and phrase clearly.
  • Repeat sections: Break down the transcript into smaller chunks. Repeat each segment multiple times until you feel comfortable with the pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Focus on intonation: Pay close attention to the speakers’ intonation patterns. Try to mimic not just their words but also how they emphasize different parts of the sentences.
  • Use the vocabulary: Incorporate the key phrases from the lesson into your daily conversations. This will help reinforce your learning and confidence when discussing similar topics.
  • Record yourself: Use your shadowing app to record your practice sessions. Listening to your own voice can provide valuable feedback on your pronunciation and fluency.

By consistently shadowing with content like this, you’ll not only improve your English speaking skills but also stay informed about how technology is shaping our world. Engage actively with the lessons and integrate them into your daily practice to see continuous improvement!

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.