Pratique du Shadowing: IELTS Speaking Test questions 1 - Sample Answer - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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What's your favorite color of clothes?
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My favorite color of clothes is blue.
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I just find it to be a very soothing and versatile color that goes well with many different styles and colors.
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A lot of my clothes are a shade of blue.
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What kind of clothes do you never wear?
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I never wear clothes with really elaborate designs or loud, bright colors.
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I prefer to keep my wardrobe simple because I don't want to draw too much attention to my clothing.
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I almost never wear anything too formal like a suit or a tuxedo.
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What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
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I usually wear casual and comfortable clothing, such as jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers.
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If it's cold, I often wear a cardigan.
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I like to be comfortable in my clothing and feel relaxed in what I'm wearing.
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Do you wear the same style of clothes on the weekdays and the weekends?
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No I don't.
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During the week, I tend to wear more formal or business casual attire for work.
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For example, khakis, button up shirts and sweaters.
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On the weekends, I prefer to wear more relaxed and comfortable clothing like sweatpants and a hoodie.
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The place where I'm able to relax and unwind the most is a small park near my home.
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The park is just down the road from my apartment, not far from the main walking street, which is busy at all hours of the day.
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Fully covered by trees and vegetation, it's a peaceful oasis in the midst of the city,
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find it to be the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.
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The park is well maintained and there are plenty of benches and picnic tables where I can sit and enjoy the scenery.
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Sometimes on a weekend afternoon I'll bring some snacks and drinks and have a picnic with friends.
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Other times I prefer to go alone and bring a book.
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There's also some exercise equipment and a basketball court.
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I've never used the exercise equipment, but sometimes I play basketball with my neighbors.
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It's usually pretty lively in the park on a summer night.
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At least once a week there will be group exercise in the evening, and sometimes there are community events.
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But if you go in the winter, it's usually totally silent, and there might only be one other person there.
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I enjoy both versions of the park.
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Life can get busy but I try to visit this park at least once a week
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and I always look forward to my time there.
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Whether I'm reading a book, taking a walk, or simply enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, I always feel relaxed and refreshed when I leave.
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I feel very lucky to have this park so close to my home
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and I appreciate the effort that has gone into maintaining it.
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It's a place where I can connect with nature, escape from the stresses of daily life, and simply relax.
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Even a few minutes in nature can help me clear my mind for whatever challenge the day is going to present.
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How do students relax themselves?
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There are many different ways that students can relax and unwind, depending on their interests and preferences.
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Some students might choose to engage in physical activities such as sports,
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exercise, or yoga, while others might prefer more passive forms of relaxation such as reading, watching movies, or listening to music.
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Many students also find that spending time with friends and family, engaging in creative pursuits like painting or photography,
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or traveling to new places can be very relaxing and rejuvenating.
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What activities do employers organize to help employees relax.
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Employers often recognize the importance of relaxation and stress management for their employees.
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For example, employers might provide access to a company gym or wellness center,
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organize team building events and outings, or offer massage or meditation classes during lunch breaks.
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Employers might also give employees extra time off,
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such as paid vacation days or flexible working arrangements that allow for a better work-life balance.
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Do people nowadays have more ways to relax than in the past?
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Yes, I believe that people today have more options and opportunities for relaxation than in the past.
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With the advancements in technology and the internet, people can now access a wealth of information and resources that can help them relax and unwind.
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from online meditation and yoga classes to streaming services for movies, music, and games.
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Additionally, there are many new and innovative products and services available that are designed to help people relax and de-stress,
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such as smartphone devices, wearable technology, and specialized spa treatments.
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Do you think natural scenery is more helpful than indoor activities when relaxing?
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This is a matter of personal preference and both indoor and outdoor activities can be helpful for relaxing depending on the individual.
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Personally, I find the sights and sounds of nature very calming
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and restorative and spending time in the great outdoors can help me feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
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For others, indoor activities such as reading,
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listening to music, or watching a movie can be very relaxing and provide much needed escape from the demands of daily life.
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Ultimately, the most important thing is to find activities that help you relax and feel good,
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regardless of whether they're indoors or outdoors.

Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon

Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau B2 s’appuie sur la vidéo « IELTS Speaking Test questions 1 - Sample Answer ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : relax, wear, clothes, park, activities. Cette vidéo contient 63 phrases et 889 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 6:30. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 137 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. Seuls 79 % 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 :

MotPrononciationSens
cloth nom/klɒθ/tissu, étoffe
unwind verbe/ʌnˈwaɪnd/démêler
relaxation nom/rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/relaxation, détente
indoor adjectif/ˈɪndoɹ/intérieur, en salle
rejuvenate verbe/ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/rajeunir
refresh verbe/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/revigorer, rafraîchir
scenery nom/ˈsiːnəɹi/décor naturel, paysage
picnic nom/ˈpɪknɪk/pique-nique, piquenique
distress nom/dɪˈstɹɛs/détresse
organize verbe/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/organiser
preference nom/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/préférence
yoga nom/ˈjoʊ.ɡə/yoga
depend verbe/dɪˈpɛnd/dépendre
bustle nom/ˈbʌsəl/affairement, branlebas
cardigan nom/ˈkɑːdɪɡən/cardigan, veste

Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez

MotSens
look forward to verbeavoir hâte de, attendre avec impatience

Des phrases à répéter

Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :

  • What's your favorite color of clothes?
  • What kind of clothes do you never wear?
  • What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
  • If it's cold, I often wear a cardigan.

Prononciation à surveiller

Le locuteur utilise 8 contractions et formes réduites, comme I'm, don't, I'll. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.

  • Les sons « th »: cloth /klɒθ/, soothe /suːð/
  • Les sons « sh » et « zh »: relaxation /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/, meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃn̩/, specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/, vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/
  • Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: rejuvenate /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/, restorative /ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/, vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/, elaborate /ɪˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, innovative /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/

Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :

  • /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: rejuvenate /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/, vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/, jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/
  • /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: relaxation /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/, indoor /ˈɪndoɹ/, rejuvenate /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/, scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/

Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo

  1. Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
  2. Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
  3. Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme cloth, unwind, relaxation.

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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