Pratique du Shadowing: How to Smell Good ALL DAY | Feminine Hygiene Tips (on a budget) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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You know that girl who smells expensive before she even says a word?
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And no, she's not just dropping $300 at Sephora.
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I used to think the secret was finding the perfect perfume too.
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I would spray myself before class, walk across campus, grab my iced matcha, and by the time I sat down, the scent was gone.
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Then I realized my perfume wasn't the problem.
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My routine was making every scent disappear.
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Because fragrance doesn't last on dry, unprepped skin.
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It needs something to hold on to.
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So today I'm showing you the 8 tiny smell good habits that make you smell clean, soft, expensive and impossible to forget.
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And the first one costs literally nothing.
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The last one though, it's literally the one that shook me the most.
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Let's get straight into it.
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Secret number 1.
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Before your body wash, before your lotion, before perfume even touches your skin, there's this 2 minute step that decides how well everything else works.
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It's dry brushing.
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Before you get in the shower, take a dry brush and brush your skin in upward strokes toward your heart.
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It removes the dead skin sitting on the surface, which means your body wash actually reaches your skin, your lotion absorbs better, and your fragrance has a cleaner surface to bind to.
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The brush should feel firm but not scratchy.
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If it's hurting or leaving marks, it's too rough.
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Two minutes, that's it.
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And the difference in how your skin feels and how long your scent lasts is actually noticeable.
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Now you're in the shower.
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And this is where most people think they're already doing everything right.
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Secret number two.
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Most people are not actually getting clean before they start smelling good.
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And those are two completely different things.
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First, go in with a gentle bar soap.
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The whole point is to remove the sweat, oil, and dirt.
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Not to smell nice, just to be genuinely clean.
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Then go in with your body wash as your second cleanse.
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That's when you're actually adding something to your skin.
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Something that smells good or has skin benefits.
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not just stripping things off.
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And use something to scrub, not just your hands.
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Your body wash is basically just sliding over the problem if you do.
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A loofah, exfoliating gloves, an African net sponge, something that actually lifts dead skin and build up off your body.
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Dead skin sitting on the surface is one of the main reasons scent doesn't land right.
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If you use a loofah or wooden brush, replace it regularly.
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They trap bacteria fast.
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African net sponge is the better call.
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More hygienic, lasts longer, exfoliates way more effectively.
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Clean first, then smell good.
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The order matters more than the products.
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Now you're out of the shower.
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And this is where most of the actual scent work happens, starting with the thing almost nobody does right.
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Secret number three.
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If your scent fades in two hours, your skin might literally be the problem not the perfume, the surface it lands on.
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I used to drown myself in perfume before my 9am lecture, and by the time I sat down with my friends, the scent had completely ghosted me.
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I knew I smelled good leaving my room, but nobody else got to experience it.
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And that's the worst part, when you put in the effort, but the result doesn't stay long enough for anyone to notice.
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Dry skin gives fragrance nothing to cling to.
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Scent molecules need moisture to bind to.
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Without it, they just evaporate.
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That's why the same perfume lasts all day on some girls and is gone by lunch on others.
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It has almost nothing to do with the perfume.
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The fix is almost offensive in how simple it is.
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Right after your shower, while your skin is still slightly damp, not fully dry, apply an unscented lotion.
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That 60-second window is when your skin absorbs the most.
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You're building a base that locks fragrance in for hours, but lotion alone is only half of it.
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Secret number four.
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This one changed everything for me because I was doing every single step right, just in completely the wrong sequence.
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Most people get dressed and then spray.
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That is the mistake.
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Your clothes steal the scent right off your skin, you end up scenting the fabric, and fabric doesn't hold scent the way skin does.
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Here's the actual order.
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Damp skin, lotion first.
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If you use a body oil, it goes on about 30 seconds after the lotion, not instead of it.
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Oil sits on top, seals everything in
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and makes fragrance release slowly all day instead of one burst that's gone in an hour.
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Then get fully dressed.
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Then spray.
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And here's the last step.
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Mist a tiny amount into the air about a foot in front of you and walk through it.
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Don't spray directly on your hair or hoodie.
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Walk through the cloud.
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That's how you get that soft scent bubble people notice without it feeling like too much.
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You know that girl.
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That's literally how she does it.
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You've got the prep and the order, right?
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Now the final part of application, and it's the detail most people never consider.
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Secret number five.
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The spot everyone sprays first might actually be wrong.
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Wrists, right?
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And wrists are fine until you wash your hands, open your bag, type on your phone, or just exist for two hours.
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Every time you touch something, that scent is gone.
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The spots that hold scent longest have two things in common, warmth and zero friction.
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The back of your knees, your ankles, the soft inner bend of your elbows, your collarbone, but spray it from underneath, aiming up, not straight down.
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And the most underrated one, that soft hollow right below your ears, not on the bone, nothing touches it, nothing rubs it.
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It's warm and sheltered, and fragrance just sits there for hours.
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It's not a loud perfume moment, it's a close-up, Wait, you smell so good moment.
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Try it once, you will never go back to just doing wrists.
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But here's the one that should genuinely make you mad, because most people are actively making it worse and have no idea.
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Secret number six, if you deal with underarm odor, this one ingredient is a game changer.
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And before you feel gross about it, this is way more common than people admit.
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We've all had that moment.
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You're wearing a cute top, you're suddenly in a stressful situation, running into your ex, doing a presentation, and you can literally feel your deodorant giving up.
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I started doing this trick, and even during finals week on three hours of sleep, I stayed completely fresh.
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The secret is glycolic acid.
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Yes, the skincare acid, applied to your underarms once or twice a week.
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Underarm odor is caused by bacteria.
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Glycolic acid changes the pH of your skin, making it a worse environment for those bacteria to survive.
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less bacteria, less odor, even before deodorant enters the picture.
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Soak a cotton pad, swipe on clean dry underarms, let it dry, then apply everything else as normal.
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Bonus, over time it can also help with dark underarms.
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Two things at once.
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This isn't a replacement for deodorant.
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Think of it as the thing that makes your deodorant actually work better.
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The goal isn't to obsess, it's to feel fresh enough that you stop thinking about it.
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Secret number seven.
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This one is low-key embarrassing because you might not even be able to smell it on yourself anymore.
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You can do everything right and still smell slightly off.
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It's not your skin.
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It's not your deodorant.
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It's your clothes.
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Most people use two to three times more detergent than needed.
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That residue doesn't fully rinse out.
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It builds up in the fibers and develops a background smell you've stopped noticing.
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But the person sitting next to you in an Uber hasn't.
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I spent months thinking my routine wasn't working, my skin was fine, my products were fine, and it was my gym leggings the whole time.
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The fix?
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Once a month, run your workout clothes through a wash cycle with half a cup of white vinegar where the detergent goes.
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No detergent, just vinegar.
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It breaks down the residue completely.
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Your clothes should smell like nothing when they're clean because your perfume should be the main character, not your laundry.
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And lastly, secret number 8.
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This is the ultimate cheat code for leaving that soft scent trail people notice after you walk away.
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If you have long hair, people smell it when you flip it, when they sit next to you, when you lean in.
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And if it smells off, it cancels everything else.
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Start with your scalp.
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Oily or build-up heavy roots are one of the most common hidden causes of that not-quite-fresh feeling.
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A scalp scrubber when you shampoo lifts build-up in a way your fingers can't.
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On no-wash days, dry shampoo at the roots.
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If your hair is going oily anyway, a slick back with a good-smelling styling product looks intentional and still smells great.
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And Don't spray regular perfume on your hair.
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The alcohol dries it out over time.
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Get a hair mist.
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The scent clings differently, lasts longer, and doesn't damage your strands.
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Your hair can be one of the best smelling things about you.
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It just has to actually be in the routine.
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So that's the whole system.
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The girl who always smells expensive, who gets stopped by strangers, who smells like her entire presence is scented, she's not doing anything you can't do.
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She just knows these eight things.
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Now you do too.
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And once your routine is working, you don't have to overthink it anymore.
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You just become the girl who always smells so good.
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Drop a comment with the one you're trying tomorrow.
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I already know the behind-the-ear trick is about to change lives.
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Send this to your group chat to help out your besties.
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And if you want more glow-up secrets that actually work, hit subscribe.
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See you in the next video.
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Until then, go smell like a main character.
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by engaging with tips on maintaining a pleasant scent throughout the day. The accompanying transcript offers rich dialogue and practical advice on personal hygiene and self-care routines. By focusing on key vocabulary and phrases, you will not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your overall pronunciation. Utilizing methods such as shadowing—where you listen to a speaker and repeat their words—will aid in developing a natural rhythm and tone in your speech. This practice will help you become more comfortable and confident in your English communication.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Dry brushing: A technique to exfoliate the skin before showering.
- Exfoliate: To remove dead skin cells, allowing other products to work more effectively.
- Loofah: A sponge-like item used for scrubbing the body in the shower.
- Fragrance: A pleasant smell, often used in reference to perfumes and body washes.
- Absorb: To take in or soak up a substance, like lotion into the skin.
- Cleanse: To wash or purify, especially in the context of skin or hygiene.
- Surface: The outermost layer of something, in this case, the skin.
Practice Tips
To effectively improve your English pronunciation using shadowing techniques, follow these tailored tips:
- Focus on rhythm: Since the video maintains a casual yet engaging tone, pay attention to the rise and fall in the speaker's voice as they share their personal experiences and tips. Aim to mimic this rhythm for a more natural flow.
- Repeat key phrases: After listening to a segment, pause and repeat specific phrases. This can help you capture both the words and the intonation of the speaker.
- Use a shadowing app: Consider using a shadowing app to facilitate your practice. These applications often provide playback options that allow you to listen and repeat at your own pace.
- Vary your speed: Since the speaker’s pace can fluctuate, try practicing at different speeds. This adaptability will enable you to handle varying conversation tempos in real-life situations.
- Record yourself: Record your repetitions and listen back to identify areas for improvement. This is a valuable way to monitor your pronunciation and track your progress over time.
By embracing these practices, you can leverage the engaging content of the lesson while effectively enhancing your English speaking skills through the method of shadowspeak.
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.