Pratique du Shadowing: How to describe your family: Easy English Conversations 💬 Episode 15 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Easy English Conversations Who's in your family?
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Easy English Conversations Who's in your family?
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Hi Sian.
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Hi Tim.
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What are you looking at?
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This is my family tree.
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Wow!
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Who are they?
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These are my daughters.
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Do you have any sons?
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No, I don't.
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Who is that?
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That's my husband.
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And these are my parents.
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This is my mum and this is my dad.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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I have two younger brothers.
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Who are they?
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These are my two nieces.
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And this is my aunt and this is my uncle.
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Who's in your family, Tim?
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This is my wife.
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These are my parents, my mum and dad.
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These are my grandparents, my grandma and grandpa.
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And this is my aunt and uncle.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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Yes, I have one older brother and two sisters.
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One older sister and one younger sister.
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Who are they?
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This is my niece and my nephew.
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Click on the link for a free worksheet.
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Now, back to the lesson.
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Hello everyone!
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Hello!
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Hi!
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What are you doing?
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We're talking about our family trees.
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Who is in your family?
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This is my mum and this is my dad.
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These are my grandparents.
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My grandpa and grandma.
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And this is also my grandpa and grandma.
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This is my aunt.
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And this is my uncle.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters, Bully?
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No, I'm an only child.
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Hello.
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Hi.
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Hello.
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Hi, Georgie.
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What are you doing?
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We are talking about our family trees.
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Who's in your family, Georgie?
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These are my parents.
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This is my mum.
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And this is my dad.
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These are my grandparents.
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My grandpa and grandma.
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And this is my aunt and uncle.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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Yes, I have one younger sister.
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Do you have any nieces or nephews?
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No, I don't.
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Find out in the next episode.
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Now back to the lesson.
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Who is this?
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And who is this?
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Who is this?
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This is Tim's wife.
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And who is this?
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This is Tim's sister.
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And who is this?
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This is Tim's nephew.
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That's right.
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Who is this?
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This is Bully's mum.
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And who is this?
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This is Bully's dad.
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Who is this?
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This is Bully's uncle.
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That's correct.
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Who is this?
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This is Georgie's grandpa.
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And who is this?
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This is Georgie's grandma.
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And who is this?
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This is Georgie's aunt.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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Let us know in the comments.
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Click here to listen to Neil and Beth talk about family.
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And click here to subscribe to our channel.
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See you in the next video!
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Bye!
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About This Lesson

This lesson, titled "How to describe your family," is designed to enhance your English speaking practice through conversational dialogue. Viewers will engage with everyday scenarios that involve introducing family members and discussing family relationships. Throughout the video, learners will practice essential vocabulary related to family trees, including terms for immediate and extended family. Key grammar patterns will include the use of possessives and simple present tense, making it ideal for learners looking to improve their spoken English skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Family tree: A diagram that represents family relationships. It helps visualize how family members are connected.
  • Mum and Dad: Informal terms for mother and father commonly used in English-speaking countries.
  • Brothers and sisters: Used to describe siblings. This phrase is fundamental for discussing one’s family structure.
  • Nieces and nephews: Terms for the children of your siblings. These terms are useful in broader family conversations.
  • Grandparents: Refers to your parents’ parents, often a significant part of family stories.
  • Aunt and Uncle: Terms used to describe the siblings of your parents or their spouses, adding depth to family discussions.
  • Only child: A term used to describe someone who has no siblings.
  • Older and younger siblings: Phrases that differentiate between siblings based on age.

Practice Tips for This Video

To maximize your learning from this video, consider using the shadowing technique, which involves listening and speaking simultaneously. Start with a slower playback speed if necessary, and focus on the natural rhythm of the conversations. Pay attention to how the speakers introduce their family members and use possessive forms, which is essential for IELTS speaking tasks. Take note of the pronunciation of terms like "niece," "nephew," and "only child," as these can sometimes be tricky for learners. Regular practice with the phrases mentioned will not only enhance your English fluency but will also build confidence in discussing personal topics, a common theme in everyday conversations.

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.

Comment pratiquer efficacement sur ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choisissez votre vidéo : Choisissez une vidéo YouTube avec un anglais clair et naturel. Les TED Talks, BBC News, scènes de films, podcasts sont parfaits. Collez l'URL dans la barre de recherche.
  2. Écoutez d'abord, comprenez le contexte : La première fois, gardez la vitesse à 1x et écoutez simplement. Ne répétez pas encore. Concentrez-vous sur la compréhension du sens.
  3. Configurez le mode Shadowing :
    • Mode d'attente : Choisissez +3s ou +5s — après chaque phrase, la vidéo se met automatiquement en pause pour que vous puissiez répéter.
    • Sync sous-titres : Les sous-titres YouTube peuvent parfois être décalés. Utilisez ±100ms pour les aligner.
  4. Faites du Shadowing à voix haute (la pratique essentielle) : Dès qu'une phrase est jouée — ou pendant la pause — répétez-la à voix haute, clairement et avec confiance. Imitez le rythme, les accents et l'intonation du locuteur.
  5. Augmentez le défi : Une fois à l'aise avec un passage, augmentez la vitesse à <code>1.25x</code> ou <code>1.5x</code>. Pratiquez 15 à 30 minutes par jour pour des résultats visibles en quelques semaines.

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