Pratique du Shadowing: How technology changed communication across the world( use collocation) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Dialogue, how technology changed communication.
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Emma, have you ever thought about how people communicated before electronic devices became so popular?
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Jack, yes.
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I recently watched a television program about a historian who explained how communication developed over hundreds of years.
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That sounds interesting.
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What did you learn from it?
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I learned that the telegraph was an important method that allowed people to transmit messages over long distances.
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Really?
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How did the telegraph work?
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It used a set of wires which were covered in rubber to carry electricity and transmit signals.
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So it was an early system that helped people communicate across a continent?
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Exactly.
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Although the technology was quite simple compared with modern devices, it was a major step forward in communication.
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I suppose people who lived far away from their families were especially excited about it.
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Definitely.
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The majority of people couldn't communicate instantly, so the telegraph gave them a new way to stay in contact.
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What happened when the cables were damaged?
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That was a serious problem.
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Some cables were placed under the ocean, and damage to undersea cables could stop communication between different countries.
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Wow.
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So engineers had to work out new ways to protect them.
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Yes, they made many attempts to improve the system, although some early approaches didn't work very well.
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I imagine that repairing an undersea cable was difficult.
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Jack, it was.
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Despite the difficult conditions, experts continued to develop better technology.
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And later, telephone signals made communication even easier, didn't they?
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Yes!
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People could make calls instead of sending telegraph messages.
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It was a huge change, which made communication much faster.
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Technology has changed a lot since then.
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Now we can communicate with someone who is on another planet, at least through satellites and television broadcasts.
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That's true.
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Satellites, which travel around the Earth, can transmit signals across enormous distances.
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And scientists can use satellites to study planets, weather patterns, and even ocean currents.
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Exactly.
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Satellites are extremely valuable because they can collect information that would be difficult for humans to obtain directly.
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I think it's amazing that one technology can be used for communication, science, and weather forecasting.
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Me too.
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However, we shouldn't completely depend on technology.
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Why not?
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Because electronic devices can sometimes cause problems.
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If a satellite system goes wrong or an undersea cable is damaged, many communication services may stop.
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That's true.
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People might have to give up their usual method of communication temporarily.
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Exactly.
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But engineers are usually optimistic, and they try to work out solutions instead of giving up.
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What about ships?
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Do these technologies help people who travel across the ocean? Of course.
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Ships can use communication systems to follow shipping routes, understand ocean currents, and monitor weather patterns.
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That must be especially important for popular cruises.
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Yes, cruise companies need accurate information because bad weather can be dangerous for passengers.
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So they might call off a trip if the weather becomes too dangerous?
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Exactly.
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Although passengers may be disappointed, canceling a trip can be the safest decision.
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That makes sense.
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I'd rather have my cruise canceled than travel through a dangerous storm.
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Me too.
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Technology helps experts make decisions, but people still have to use their judgment.
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I agree.
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Despite all the amazing technology we have today, human communication is still very important.
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Absolutely.
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Technology is only a tool, while the way we use it depends on people.
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And that's why I'm passionate about learning how communication has developed throughout history.
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Same here.
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We should carry on learning about it because the technology of the future could completely change the way we communicate again.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
If you’re using the shadowing technique to boost your English speaking, this video is a goldmine. The casual dialogue between Emma and Jack mirrors real-life conversations, making it easy to mimic natural rhythm and intonation. Whether you’re a beginner or polishing fluency, practicing with this video helps you shadowspeak like a pro—picking up everyday phrases and collocations that stick. Plus, it’s a fun way to learn how technology shapes communication, so you’re improving your skills while gaining useful knowledge. That’s what makes learn English with videos such a powerful tool!
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The conversation is packed with practical structures. Here are 3 to focus on:
- "It was a major step forward in communication": This collocation ("step forward") is perfect for describing progress. Use it to talk about tech, work, or personal growth.
- "Engineers had to work out new ways to protect them": "Work out" means to solve or figure out—common in daily speech. Try saying, "I need to work out how to fix my phone."
- "We shouldn't completely depend on technology": "Depend on" is a key phrasal verb. Note the negative form ("shouldn't completely depend") for balanced opinions.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Watch out for these tricky words in the video:
- "Telegraph": Pronounce it "TEL-uh-graf," not "te-LEE-graf." The stress is on the first syllable.
- "Undersea": It’s "UN-der-sea," not "un-DER-sea." Keep the stress light on the second syllable.
- "Satellites": The "i" sounds like "eye" ("SAT-uh-lites"), not "ih." Don’t rush the ending!
Practice shadowspeaks by pausing the video and repeating these words. Mimic the speakers’ pace—they talk slowly enough for clear learning, but naturally enough for real-world use.
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.