Pratique du Shadowing: How To Actually Generate Motivation - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Change is primarily an emotional problem, not a rational problem.
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The information is the easy part.
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You know, as my friend Derek Sivers likes to say, if change was as easy as more information, we would all be billionaires with six-packs.
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But we're not.
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Because the difficulty is getting our emotions to align with what we know is better for ourselves.
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We assume that motivation is required to generate the action.
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No, the action is required to generate the motivation.
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So then this raises the question, Like, how do you get that first action?
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How do you start that change?
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And the trick is to make that action as small and easy as possible, right?
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You wanna start a meditation habit?
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Don't think about doing a seven day retreat.
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Just sit down on the pillow for one minute.
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And then what happens is you sit for 60 seconds and you're like, well, I'm already here.
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I might as well do 10 minutes.
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And then you do 10 minutes and you're like, well, that was nice.
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Why don't I do five more, right?
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And then you start building a little bit of a snowball.
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The mistake that everybody makes is they try to bite off way too much to begin with.
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The goal is to narrow our focus to that first step,
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generate the momentum, start accumulating evidence of a new identity by accumulating new behaviors.
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Those new behaviors give you the momentum to continue.
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And then as you continue, you start generating new emotional patterns, new experiences, new ways of seeing the world and seeing your life.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice generating motivation through action rather than waiting for it to come naturally. This approach emphasizes the emotional aspects of change and the importance of taking small, manageable steps. By focusing on easy actions, you will cultivate habits that can lead to lasting changes in your life. As you engage with the content, you will also enhance your English language skills by shadowing a speaker who discusses practical strategies for building motivation. This technique not only helps with language acquisition but also improves your speaking fluency and comprehension.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Change - To make something different from what it is.
  • Motivation - The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
  • Action - The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
  • Emotion - A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships.
  • Habit - A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
  • Momentum - The force or speed of movement; in terms of behavior, the push gained from initial actions.
  • New identity - A sense of self that emerges from new patterns of behavior and experiences.
  • Evidence - The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Practice Tips

To maximize your English speaking practice through this video, focus on the following tips:

  • Shadow Speech: Listen carefully to the speaker and try to mimic their tone and rhythm. This will help you improve your pronunciation and intonation while speaking English.
  • Start Small: When practicing shadowing, start with short phrases or sentences before attempting longer sections. This gradually builds your confidence and allows you to focus on clarity.
  • Use a Shadowing App: Consider using a shadowing app that allows you to repeat after the speaker in real-time, helping you to synchronize your speech with theirs.
  • Focus on Emotions: Pay attention to the emotional tone of the speaker. Emulate their enthusiasm or seriousness to better understand the context of the phrases you are learning.
  • Repetition is Key: Repeat sections multiple times until you feel comfortable. Each repetition will solidify your understanding and enhance your ability to speak fluently.

By consistently utilizing these tips as you learn English with YouTube, you will not only improve your language skills but also develop the motivation to take action in your learning journey. Remember, generating motivation is about starting small and building momentum over time!

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.