Pratique du Shadowing: How to Talk About Personality in English! Easy English Conversations 💬 Episode 16 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Easy English Conversations Hi Sian!
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Hello Georgie!
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Oh, who's this?
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This is my friend Shannon.
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What's your friend like?
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She's very busy.
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She's always doing something.
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I'm also hard working.
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I work all the time.
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Who's this?
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This is my friend Gina.
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What's Gina like?
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She is very talkative.
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She talks a lot.
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And I'm sporty.
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I enjoy doing lots of sports.
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Hello.
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Hi.
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Hello, bully.
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Who's this?
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This is Billy.
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What's Billy like?
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He is very funny.
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He makes us all laugh.
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And that's how you make a lemonade.
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I'm also friendly.
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I'm nice to everyone.
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Click on the link to download a free worksheet for this episode.
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Now back to the lesson.
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Hi Tim!
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Hello.
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Who's this?
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This is my friend, Tom.
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What's your friend like?
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He's not friendly.
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He's quite grumpy.
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He's usually angry or annoyed about something.
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But I'm also brave.
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I like extreme sports like bungee jumping, skydiving, and rock climbing.
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Wow, that is brave.
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Tom sounds like my friend Gina.
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What is Gina like?
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She is sporty and she is talkative.
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Talkative.
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Tom isn't talkative.
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He's the opposite of talkative.
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He's quiet.
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He doesn't talk very much.
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Sounds like Shannon.
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She's quiet.
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She's also hard working.
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Hard working.
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Tom isn't hard working.
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He's the opposite of hard working.
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He's lazy.
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He sits on the sofa a lot and watches TV.
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Learn how to describe someone's appearance in the next episode.
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He had brown eyes.
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Brown eyes.
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Now back to the lesson.
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What is Tom like?
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Can you remember?
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He's grumpy.
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That's right, I'm grumpy.
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What else can you remember?
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He's brave.
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Correct.
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I'm brave.
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What is Gina like?
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She's sporty.
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What else can you remember about Gina?
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She's talkative.
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How about Tom?
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Is he talkative?
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No, he's quiet.
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That's right.
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Quiet.
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How about Shannon?
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What's she like?
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She's hard-working.
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Is Tom hard-working, Tim?
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No, he isn't.
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What is Tom like?
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Can you remember?
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He's lazy.
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Er… that's right.
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I'm a bit lazy.
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What is Billy like?
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He's friendly.
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Correct.
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I'm friendly.
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What else is he like?
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He's funny.
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That's right, I'm funny!
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What are you like?
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Let us know in the comments.
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Click here to listen to people in London talk about their personalities.
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And click here to subscribe to our channel.
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Bye!
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll learn how to talk about personality traits in English, enhancing your ability to describe people and their characteristics. The video features a series of engaging conversations among friends, where they discuss various personality types. You'll practice vocabulary related to personality, such as "talkative," "friendly," "busy," and "grumpy." The context of these conversations simplifies the understanding of how to use these terms in everyday situations.

Additionally, this lesson reinforces essential grammar patterns used in descriptions, helping you construct sentences like “What’s your friend like?” and “He is very funny.” Engaging in this English speaking practice will boost your confidence, particularly in casual conversations, making it ideal for learners looking to enhance their fluency for situations like the IELTS speaking test.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Talkative: Describes someone who enjoys talking a lot.
  • Hardworking: A term for someone who puts in a lot of effort into their tasks.
  • Funny: Refers to a person who makes others laugh.
  • Sporty: A characteristic of someone who enjoys sports and physical activities.
  • Grumpy: Describes a person who is often annoyed or in a bad mood.
  • Brave: Used for someone who shows courage, especially in challenging situations.
  • Quiet: A personality trait indicating someone who is not talkative and may prefer silence.
  • Busy: Refers to a person who is often occupied with tasks or activities.

Practice Tips for This Video

When shadowing this video, focus on the following tips to maximize your learning experience:

  • Speaking Speed: The conversation flows at a natural pace. Try to mimic the speakers after each short segment to practice intonation and rhythm.
  • Accent: Pay close attention to the diverse accents presented, as this will enhance your listening skills and pronunciation practice.
  • Topic Difficulty: The topic is suitable for intermediate learners. Take your time to understand each personality trait before attempting to speak about them.
  • Shadowing Technique: Repeat the sentences as you hear them, focusing on stress patterns and emotion in the voices. This will improve your overall English fluency.
  • Use the Worksheet: Download the free worksheet linked in the video to reinforce the vocabulary and phrases you learn.

Consistent practice using these strategies will help you confidently engage in conversations about personality, paving the way for richer interactions in English.

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.

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  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.
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