Pratique du Shadowing: How To Talk About Yourself Confidently – A2–B1 | Real English - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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My name is Mark, and I'm an artist.
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Well, I'm actually a graphic designer, but artist sounds a bit more exciting, doesn't it?
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I design logos and websites for different companies.
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It's a creative job, and I really enjoy it.
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I'm not a morning person, though.
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I usually wake up around 7.30 a.m., but I don't jump out of bed immediately.
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I like to just lie there for a few minutes and enjoy the quiet.
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After I get up, the first thing I do is make a cup of strong coffee.
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I can't function without it.
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I'm quite a quiet person, generally.
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I prefer staying in and reading a good book to going to a loud party.
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My friends say I'm a good listener.
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I think that's true.
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I'm usually pretty easygoing, but I can get a little stressed when I have a big project with a tight deadline.
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A typical day for me is pretty simple.
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I start working around 9 a.m and usually work until about 6 p.m.
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In the afternoon, I often take a short break to go for a walk.
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I find that it helps me clear my head.
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As for my social life, I'm a bit of a homebody.
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I don't go out very often.
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But I love spending time with my close friends.
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It's not about the activity for me.
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It's more about the people.
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I'm not very good at small talk, to be honest.
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I prefer deeper conversations where you really get to know someone.
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One thing I'm really passionate about is traveling.
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I'm not wealthy or anything, but I try to save money to go on one big trip every year.
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Last year, I went to Japan, and it was an incredible experience.
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In the future, I hope to visit South America.
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I'm fascinated by different cultures.
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So what else?
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I guess you could say I'm a simple guy.
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I appreciate the small things in life, like a good cup of coffee, a beautiful sunset, or a great conversation.
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I'm not perfect, of course.
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I can be a little lazy on the weekends, and I sometimes worry too much about what other people think.
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But the important thing is, I'm comfortable with who I am.
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I'm not trying to beef someone else.
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I'm just me, and that's okay.
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Learning to talk about yourself is just about sharing your story, one detail at a time.
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And my story is pretty good, I think.
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Alright, let's look at some of the really useful expressions I used in my story.
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These are perfect for helping you talk about yourself.
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Number one.
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I'm a bit of a...
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Meaning.
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This is a fantastic, natural way to say you are slightly a certain type of person.
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It's not a strong statement.
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It's gentle and modest.
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How to use it?
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Use this with nouns.
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Examples.
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I'm a bit of a homebody.
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I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
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I'm a bit of a foodie.
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Number two, I can get a little...
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Meaning.
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We use this to say we sometimes feel a certain way.
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It's a great way to describe a mood or feeling that isn't constant.
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How to use it?
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Use this with adjectives.
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Examples.
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I can get a little stressed.
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I can get a little tired in the afternoon.
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I can get a little annoyed when it's too noisy.
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Number three, I guess you could say...
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Meaning.
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This is a great phrase to introduce a conclusion about yourself.
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It shows your thinking, and it's a very casual, conversational way to summarize.
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How to use it?
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Use it before your final thought or description.
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Examples.
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I guess you could say I'm a simple guy.
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I guess you could say I'm pretty shy at first.
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I guess you could say art is my passion.
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Number four, what I'm really passionate about is...
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Meaning, this is a powerful way to share what you love.
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It's much stronger than just saying, I like.
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How to use it?
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Follow it with a noun or an ing verb.
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Examples, what I'm really passionate about is traveling.
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What I'm really passionate about is learning languages.
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What I'm really passionate about is photography.
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Number five, to be honest.
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Meaning, this is a very common phrase in English.
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It's used to introduce a sincere opinion or a thought you might be a little nervous to share.
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How to use it?
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Put it at the beginning of your sentence.
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Examples.
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To be honest, I'm not very good at small talk.
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To be honest, I don't really like horror movies.
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To be honest, I'm feeling a little tired today.
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Now let's look at some common mistakes I hear A2 to B1 learners make when they talk about themselves.
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Let's fix them.
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Mistake number one, using the wrong word to describe your job.
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Incorrect, I am designer.
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Correct, I am a designer.
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Remember to use a or an before your job title.
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In English, we always say, I am a teacher, I am an engineer, or I am a student.
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Don't forget it!
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Mistake number two, saying how you feel in the wrong way.
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Incorrect, I am boring today.
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Correct.
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I am bored today.
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Explanation.
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This is a very common mistake.
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Use ED adjectives to describe a feeling.
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Bored, tired, stressed, interested.
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Use ING adjectives to describe the thing that causes the feeling.
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Boring, tiring, stressful, interesting.
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If a movie is boring, you feel bored.
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Mistake number three.
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Not knowing how to describe a simple habit.
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Incorrect.
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I every day go to work.
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Correct.
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I go to work every day.
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The explanation is every day, two words, and it usually goes at the end of the sentence or at the very beginning for emphasis.
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The word order is important.
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Okay, it's your turn.
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I showed you how I talk about myself.
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Now let's practice you doing the same thing.
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I'll ask you a question and then we'll pause for a few seconds so you can answer out loud.
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Don't be shy, no one can hear you.
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Question number one.
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First, what's your job or what do you study?
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Are you a teacher, a student, a doctor?
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Tell me about it.
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Alright, I'll go first.
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I am a graphic designer.
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I work for a technology company and I really enjoy it because it's a creative job.
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Question number two.
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Now think about your personality.
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Are you a quiet person, like me, or are you more outgoing?
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How would you describe yourself?
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Model answer.
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Here's what I said.
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I'm a bit of a homebody.
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I'm pretty quiet and usually easygoing, but I can get a little stressed sometimes.
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Question number three.
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Last question.
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What's something you really love to do?
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What are you passionate about?
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Model answer?
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For me, it's traveling.
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What I'm really passionate about is traveling.
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I love experiencing new cultures and trying new food.
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You see?
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You can do it!
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Just take the structures I used and put in your own information.
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That's the secret to talking about yourself confidently.
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That is how I talk about myself confidently, and I hope now you feel better prepared to share your own story too.
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Thank you so much for learning with me today.
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See you in the next video!
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau B1 s’appuie sur la vidéo « How To Talk About Yourself Confidently – A2–B1 ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : passionate, describe, examples, mistake, honest. Cette vidéo contient 153 phrases et 1207 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 8:07. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 149 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. Seuls 77 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc exigeant.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
Les 15 mots les plus avancés de la vidéo, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| passionate adjectif | /ˈpæʃənɪt/ | passionné |
| bore verbe | /boɹ/ | ennuyer, barber |
| adjective nom | /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ | nom adjectif, adjectif |
| homebody nom | casanier, pantouflard | |
| confidently adverbe | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | candidement, confidemment |
| easygoing adjectif | sympathique | |
| noun nom | /naʊn/ | nom, nom substantif |
| graphic adjectif | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | graphique |
| phrase nom | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | expression |
| conversational adjectif | /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/ | conversationnel |
| excite verbe | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | exciter |
| fascinate verbe | /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ | fasciner |
| foodie nom | /ˈfuːdi/ | cuisinomane, foodie |
| learner nom | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | apprenant, apprenante |
| perfectionist nom | /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ | perfectionniste |
Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| get up verbe | se lever | |
| go out verbe | sortir | |
| wake up verbe | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | se réveiller |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- First, what's your job or what do you study?
- Are you a teacher, a student, a doctor?
- How would you describe yourself?
- What's something you really love to do?
- What are you passionate about?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Verbe + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — les verbes suivis de la forme en -ing | start working · love spending · love experiencing |
| Présent continu am/is/are + -ing — ce qui se passe en ce moment | is traveling · I'm not trying · is learning |
| Futur avec « will » will + verbe — une décision, une promesse ou une prédiction | I'll ask · I'll go |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 42 contractions et formes réduites, comme I'm, don't, I'll. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/, gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: bore /boɹ/, incorrect /ˌɪn.kəˈɹɛkt/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme passionate, bore, adjective.
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.