Pratique du Shadowing: Improve English Listening by Shadowing Practice (B2-C1 Real Conversation) Repeat After Me - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Hello everyone and welcome back to English Fluency Teacher.
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I'm so happy you're here for another English Shadowing Practice session.
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Today's lesson is about something that many of us struggle with,
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finding a better work-life balance.
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In today's busy world, it's easy to spend too much time working,
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checking emails, meeting deadlines, and forgetting to take care of ourselves.
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Learning how to talk about stress,
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healthy habits, time management, and personal well-being is an important part of speaking English naturally.
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This video has two parts.
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In part one, you'll listen to a realistic conversation between two friends discussing the challenges of balancing work and personal life.
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You'll hear natural B2 to C1 English,
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useful everyday expressions and common idioms that native English speakers use when talking about work,
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stress and lifestyle.
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During this part, just relax, listen carefully and enjoy the conversation.
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Try to understand the main ideas.
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Notice how the speakers express themselves naturally.
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And don't worry if you don't understand every word the first time.
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After that, we'll continue with part two, speak with me, shadowing practice.
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This is where the real practice begins.
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You'll repeat every sentence after me, improving your pronunciation, your rhythm,
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your intonation and your speaking confidence through shadowing.
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Take a deep breath, relax, clear your mind and let's get started.
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Part 1.
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Listen Naturally Hi, Daniel.
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It's great to see you again.
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How have things been lately?
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Hi, Emma.
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I've been doing well, but work has been taking up most of my time recently.
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I noticed it took us almost three weeks to arrange this meeting.
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I know.
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My schedule has been unusually busy, and every week seems even more demanding than the last.
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You look a little tired today.
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Have you been getting enough rest?
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Not really.
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I've been staying late at the office, and I often continue working after I get home.
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That sounds exhausting.
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Have things changed at work recently?
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Yes.
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Our company started several new projects, and everyone on my team has extra responsibilities now.
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It must be difficult to keep up with everything.
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It is.
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Some days I feel productive, but other days I feel completely overwhelmed.
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That's a feeling many people can relate to.
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The hardest part is that work never seems to end.
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There's always another email or another deadline waiting.
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Do you ever disconnect from work during the evening?
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Honestly, I don't.
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My phone is always nearby and I keep checking my inbox.
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I used to do exactly the same thing.
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Really?
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You always seem so relaxed.
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I wasn't always like this.
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I had to change a few habits to create a healthier routine.
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What made you decide to change?
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I realized I was spending more time working than actually enjoying my life.
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That's exactly how I've been feeling lately.
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Have you noticed any signs of stress?
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Yes, I'm constantly tired, and it's becoming harder to concentrate.
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Your body is probably telling you that it's time to slow down.
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I think you're right.
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I've been ignoring those signs for too long.
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What do you usually do to relax after work?
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I used to go out with my camera and take photographs around the city.
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That sounds like a great hobby.
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Do you still do it?
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Unfortunately, I haven't touched my camera in months.
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That's a shame.
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Hobbies are important because they help us recharge.
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I always tell myself I'll have more free time next week.
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Does next week ever arrive?
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I think you've been burning the candle at both ends.
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Not really.
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Something new always comes up.
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Working hard is admirable, but constantly overworking yourself isn't sustainable.
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That's probably the best way to describe my situation.
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Exactly.
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Real success also includes good health and meaningful relationships.
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I've started realizing that success isn't only about working longer hours.
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That's something you can change, one step at a time.
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I miss having dinner with my family, without checking my phone every few minutes.
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Choose one evening this week and make it completely work-free.
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Where would you suggest I start?
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Then use that time to do something you genuinely enjoy.
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That sounds realistic enough to achieve.
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I have a feeling you'll enjoy it more than answering emails.
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I think I'll take my camera to the park again.
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Sometimes a small change is all it takes to regain your balance.
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I'm sure I will.
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I already feel better just thinking about it.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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Remember, your career is important, but your well-being matters just as much.
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Thanks, Emma.
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I came here feeling exhausted, but I'm leaving with a completely different perspective.
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Part 2.
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Speak with me.
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Shadowing practice.
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Excellent work, listening to the conversation.
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Now it's time to speak with me.
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In this part, listen carefully, then repeat each sentence out loud during the pause.
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Try to copy the pronunciation, the rhythm, the intonation, and the emotion.
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Don't worry if you can't say everything perfectly.
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The goal is to speak confidently, one sentence at a time.
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Are you ready?
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Let's begin.
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Hi Daniel.
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It's great to see you again.
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How have things been lately?
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Hi Emma, I've been doing well but work has been taking up most of my time recently.
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I noticed it took us almost three weeks to arrange this meeting.
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I know.
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My schedule has been unusually busy, and every week seems even more demanding than the last.
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You look a little tired today.
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Have you been getting enough rest?
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Not really.
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I've been staying late at the office,
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and I often continue working after I get home. That sounds exhausting.
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Have things changed at work recently?
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Yes.
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Our company started several new projects.
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and everyone on my team has extra responsibilities now.
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It must be difficult to keep up with everything.
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It is.
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Some days I feel productive,
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But other days I feel completely overwhelmed.
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That's a feeling many people can relate to.
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The hardest part is that work never seems to end.
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There's always another email or another deadline waiting.
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Do you ever disconnect from work during the evening?
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Honestly, I don't.
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My phone is always nearby, and I keep checking my inbox.
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I used to do exactly the same thing.
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Really?
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You always seem so relaxed.
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I wasn't always like this.
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I had to change a few habits to create a healthier routine.
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What made you decide to change?
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I realised I was spending more time working than actually enjoying my life.
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That's exactly how I've been feeling lately.
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Have you noticed any signs of stress?
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Yes, I'm constantly tired and it's becoming harder to concentrate.
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Your body is probably telling you that it's time to slow down.
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I think you're right.
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I've been ignoring those signs for too long.
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What do you usually do to relax after work?
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I used to go out with my camera and take photographs around the city.
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That sounds like a great hobby.
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Do you still do it?
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Unfortunately, I haven't touched my camera in months.
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That's a shame.
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Hobbies are important because they help us recharge.
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I always tell myself I'll have more free time next week.
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Does next week ever arrive?
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Not really, something new always comes up.
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I think you've been burning the candle at both ends.
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That's probably the best way to describe my situation.
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Working hard is admirable.
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But constantly overworking yourself isn't sustainable.
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I've started realizing that success isn't only about working longer hours
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Exactly.
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Real success also includes good health and meaningful relationships.
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I miss having dinner with my family without checking my phone every few minutes.
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That's something you can change, one step at a time.
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Where would you suggest I start?
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Choose one evening this week and make it completely work-free.
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That sounds realistic enough to achieve.
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Then use that time to do something you genuinely enjoy.
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I think I'll take my camera to the park again.
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I have a feeling you'll enjoy it more than answering emails.
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I'm sure I will.
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I already feel better just thinking about it.
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Sometimes a small change is all it takes to regain your balance.
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I came here feeling exhausted but I'm leaving with a completely different perspective.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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Remember, your career is important But your wellbeing matters just as much
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Fantastic work today.
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You didn't just practice English today, you actually took part in a real conversation.
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By responding to Emma's questions, you practiced speaking naturally instead of simply repeating sentences.
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That's one of the most effective ways to build confidence and prepare for real-life conversations.
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Keep challenging yourself with different situations and you'll notice your speaking becoming smoother and more natural over time.
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Today's conversation was about finding a healthier balance between work and personal life.
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Along the way you practiced useful vocabulary, natural expressions, an everyday idiom,
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and most importantly, real communication.
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Remember, fluency isn't just about knowing English.
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It's about using English confidently in real-life situations.
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The more conversations you practice, the more naturally you'll speak.
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If you completed today's roleplay, write this in the comments.
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Every day, my English gets better.
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I'd love to read your comments.
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If you enjoyed this lesson, don't forget to like the video, subscribe to English Fluency Teacher,
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and turn on notifications so you never miss a new real-life English conversation.
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Thank you for learning with me today.
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Take care.
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Keep practicing.
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Keep speaking.
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And I'll see you in the next lesson.
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Happy shadowing!
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau C1 s’appuie sur la vidéo « Improve English Listening by Shadowing Practice (B2-C1 Real Conversation) Repeat After Me ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : English, conversation, feeling, camera, sounds. Cette vidéo contient 196 phrases et 1576 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 21:41. Le locuteur parle lentement, environ 73 mots par minute, ce qui laisse le temps d’imiter chaque son. 83 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais ; le reste mérite d’être vu avant de commencer.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
Les 15 mots les plus avancés de la vidéo, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| exhaust verbe | /ɪɡˈzɔst/ | épuiser |
| hobby nom | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | passe-temps, hobby |
| distress nom | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | détresse |
| admirable nom | /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ | admirable |
| confidently adverbe | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | candidement, confidemment |
| disconnect verbe | /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ | débrancher, déconnecter |
| idiom nom | /ˈɪdiəm/ | idiome |
| intonation nom | /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ | intonation |
| overwhelm verbe | /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/ | abreuver |
| overwork nom | /ˈəʊvəˌwɜːk/ | surmenage |
| recharge verbe | /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ | recharger |
| pronunciation nom | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | prononciation |
| inbox nom | /ˈɪnbɑks/ | boîte de réception |
| regain verbe | /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/ | reconquérir, reprendre |
| unusually adverbe | /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/ | inhabituellement, étrangement |
Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez
| Mot | Sens |
|---|---|
| come up verbe | se montrer, sortir du bois |
| keep up with verbe | aller de pair avec |
| slow down verbe | ralentir, décélérer |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- Have you been getting enough rest?
- Do you ever disconnect from work during the evening?
- What made you decide to change?
- Have you noticed any signs of stress?
- What do you usually do to relax after work?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continu have/has been + -ing — une action commencée avant et toujours en cours | I've been doing · Have you been getting · I've been staying |
| « Used to » used to + verbe — une habitude ou un état passé qui n’est plus vrai | used to do · used to go |
| Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenant | has been · Have you noticed · haven't touched |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 55 contractions et formes réduites, comme I've, I'm, you'll. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/, arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/, admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, regain /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/
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 exhaust, hobby, distress.
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.