Pratique du Shadowing: Improve English Speaking Skills | Practice English with Conversations | Hotel & Travel - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Your speaking skill is not good?
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Don't worry, we are here to help.
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Let's improve your speaking skill together.
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English Speaking Course, Part 1, Shadowing.
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In Part 1, you will listen to a sample of a short conversation.
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In this shadowing lesson, you will hear a story.
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Listen to the tone and the intonation in the voice.
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Try to imitate and copy the native English speaker.
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Okay, let's give it a try.
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Good morning.
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I'd like to book a room for a holiday I'm planning.
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Can you help me with that?
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Good morning.
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Certainly.
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I'd be glad to assist you.
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When are you planning to stay with us?
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I'm looking at dates from the 15th to the 20th of this month.
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Great.
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We have availability for those dates.
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What kind of room would you prefer?
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I would like a room with a double bed and, if possible, a room with a balcony.
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Do you have something like that?
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Yes, we have rooms with double beds and balcony.
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Would you like a view of the city or perhaps our gardens?
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A garden view sounds peaceful.
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I book one of those rooms, please?
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Absolutely.
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A double room with a balcony overlooking the garden.
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May I have your name for the booking?
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It's Jane Smith.
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Thank you, Miss Smith.
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Just for our records, is the booking for a special occasion?
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No, it's just a leisure trip.
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How much would that cost per night?
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For the garden view room with a balcony, it's $120 per night, including a complimentary breakfast.
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That's within my budget.
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Could you also tell me the hotel's amenities?
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Sure.
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We have a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and two restaurants.
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Plus, we offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
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That sounds fantastic.
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What are your check-in and check-out times?
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Check-in is at 2 p.m and check-out is at 11 a.m.
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Would you like to add an airport shuttle service?
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No, thank you.
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Do you offer any tours or activities in the area?
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We do have partnerships with local tour operators.
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We can arrange city tours, hiking excursions, even wine tasting trips.
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That's great.
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I might be interested.
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Can I decide after I arrive?
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Certainly.
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Just inform our front desk whenever you're ready.
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Shall I go ahead and confirm your booking?
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Yes, please.
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Could you email me the booking details and cancellation policy? Of course, Ms. Smith.
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I'll send all the information to your email.
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Do you have any other questions or requests?
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Not at the moment.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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I'm really looking forward to my stay.
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You're very welcome.
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We're looking forward to welcoming you.
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Have a wonderful day.
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Great job, everyone.
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So now we turn to practice speaking by duet method.
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I'm gonna read my lines and you'll read your lines on the screen.
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Here we go.
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Good morning.
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I'd like to book a room for a holiday I'm planning.
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Can you help me with that?
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I'm looking at dates from the 15th to the 20th of this month.
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I would like a room with a double bed and, if possible, a room with a balcony.
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Do you have something like that?
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A garden view sounds peaceful.
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Could I book one of those rooms, please?
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It's Jane Smith.
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No, it's just a leisure trip.
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How much would that cost per night?
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That's within my budget.
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Could you also tell me the hotel's amenities? That sounds fantastic.
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What are your check-in and check-out times?
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No thank you.
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Do you offer any tours or activities in the area?
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That's great!
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I might be interested.
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Can I decide after I arrive?
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Yes please, could you email me the booking details and cancellation policy?
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Not at the moment.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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I'm really looking forward to my stay.
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Leisure.
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Explanation.
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Leisure is the time when you're not working or doing chores.
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It's when you do things that you enjoy, like hobbies or resting.
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Example.
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I like to paint during my leisure time.
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Complimentary.
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Explanation.
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Complimentary means free.
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It's used when you get something extra without having to pay for it, like a free gift or service.
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Our meal came with complimentary bread and butter.
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Excursions.
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Explanation.
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Excursions are short trips for fun, learning or exploring.
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These trips usually last a day and can be part of a holiday.
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Example, our school organized an excursion to the science museum.
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Cancellation policy.
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Explanation.
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A cancellation policy tells you the rules about if
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and how you can cancel something like a hotel booking and if you need to pay a fee.
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Example, the tour's cancellation policy says you lose 50% of your money if you cancel a week before.
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Transportation.
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Explanation.
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Transportation is about moving people, all things, from one place to another.
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It includes all kinds of vehicles like cars, buses, and bikes.
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I use public transportation, like buses and trains, to go to work.
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Don't forget to practice your English every day to improve your English level.
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Watch the video for one week.
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Try to think and speak in English every time.
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Listen and repeat the lesson out loud to improve your listening and speaking skills fast.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

This video is an excellent resource for improving your English speaking skills, especially in travel-related contexts. Practicing with real-life dialogues enhances your ability to engage in conversations typical of hotel bookings and travel queries. By using the shadowing technique, you can mimic the nuances of pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation exhibited by native speakers. This method not only boosts your speaking confidence but also helps in retaining vocabulary and phrases that are essential for everyday communication when traveling. So, dive into the conversation and experience the joy of speaking English naturally!

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the dialogue in the video, several key grammatical structures and expressions stand out:

  • Direct Requests: Phrases like "I'd like to book a room" or "Could you also tell me" illustrate polite ways to make requests, crucial for any English learner aiming to communicate effectively.
  • Conditional Statements: The phrase "if possible" reflects a polite way to express preferences, useful for softening requests in conversation.
  • Descriptive Budgets: "That's within my budget" helps you learn how to discuss finances and confirm affordability relevant to travel plans.
  • Offering Choices: "Would you like a view of the city or perhaps our gardens?" This structure allows speakers to present options, promoting interactive dialogue.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing your speaking skills through the provided conversation, pay close attention to some pronunciation challenges. The use of words like "availability," "accommodations," and "complimentary" may pose difficulties due to their syllable structure. It's critical to practice these in context to avoid common pitfalls. Additionally, the speaker’s use of contractions such as “I’d” for "I would" or sounds like “gonna” for "going to" exemplifies colloquial English that learners may often overlook. Emulating these aspects will enhance your shadowspeak skills and ensure your spoken English sounds more natural.

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.