Pratique du Shadowing: Learn/Practice English with MOVIES (Lesson #57) Title: Sully - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

Création de la leçon...
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You know, a lot of toes were stepped on in order to set this up for today. And frankly, I'm...
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I really don't know what you gentlemen plan to gain by it.
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Can we get serious now?
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Captain?
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We've all heard about the computer simulations,
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and now we are watching actual sims but I can't quite believe you still have not taken into account the human factor.
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Human piloted simulations show that you could make it back to the airport.
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No, they don't.
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These pilots were not behaving like human beings, like people who were experiencing this for the first time.
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Well, they may not be reacting like you did.
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Immediately after the bird strike, they are turning back for the airport, just as in the computer sims, correct?
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That is correct.
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They obviously knew the turn and exactly what heading to fly.
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They did not run a check.
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They did not switch on the APU.
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They had all the same parameters that you faced.
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No one warned us.
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No one said you were going to lose both engines at a lower altitude than any jet in history.
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You know, a lot of tows were stepped on in order to set this up for today.
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And frankly, I really don't know what you gentlemen plan to gain by it.
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Can we get serious now?
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Captain?
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We've all heard about the computer simulations, and now we are watching actual sims,
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but I can't quite believe you still have not taken into account the human factor.
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Human-piloted simulations showed that you could make it back to the airport.
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No, they don't.
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These pilots were not behaving like human beings, like people who were experiencing this for the first time.
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Well, they may not be reacting like you did.
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Immediately after the bird strike, they are turning back for the airport, just as in the computer sims, correct?
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That is correct.
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They obviously knew the turn and exactly what heading to fly.
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They did not run a check.
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They did not switch on the APU.
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They had all the same parameters that you faced.
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No one warned us.
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No one said you were going to lose both engines at a lower altitude than any jet in history.
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Thank you.
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The President of the United States is a very important part of the United States.
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You know, a lot of toes were stepped on in order to set this up for today. And frankly, I'm...
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I really don't know what you gentlemen plan to gain by it.
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Can we get serious now?
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Captain?
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We've all heard about the computer simulations, and now we are watching actual sims,
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but I can't quite believe you still have not taken into account the human factor.
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Human piloted simulations showed that you could make it back to the airport.
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No, they don't.
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These pilots were not behaving like human beings, like people who were experiencing this for the first time.
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Well, they may not be reacting like you did.
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Immediately after the bird strike, they are turning back for the airport, just as in the computer sims, correct?
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That is correct.
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They obviously knew the turn and exactly what heading to fly.
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They did not run a check.
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They did not switch on the APU.
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They had all the same parameters that you faced.
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No one warned us.
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No one said you were going to lose both engines at a lower altitude than any jet in history.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking and listening skills by using excerpts from the movie Sully. This segment allows you to focus on real conversational English, emphasizing the importance of the human element in crisis situations, as well as the technical dialogue surrounding aviation. As you engage with the dialogue, you'll enhance your understanding of context and improve your English pronunciation through contextual cues, which is vital for effective communication.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Bird strike - A collision between an aircraft and a bird, often posing serious risks.
  • Simulations - The replication of a procedure or environment to train or analyze.
  • Human factor - The psychological and behavioral aspects that influence human performance.
  • Parameters - Limits or boundaries within which a process must operate.
  • Altitude - The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
  • Turn back - To reverse direction in flight, often in an emergency situation.
  • A comprehensive check - A thorough examination of systems prior to operation.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation using this lesson, consider incorporating shadowspeak techniques. Repeat phrases aloud immediately after you hear them in the video. Focus on mimicking not just the words but also the intonation and emotion behind them. Given the tense nature of the dialogue in Sully, aim to capture the urgency and seriousness in your tone.

As you practice, utilize a shadowing app to record yourself. Listening to the playback will help you identify areas for improvement, particularly in your ability to convey emotion through speech. This type of immersive practice is essential for achieving high-scoring responses in IELTS speaking practice. Aim for a clear and confident delivery to showcase your command of the language.

Finally, remember that practice makes perfect. Revisit the segments multiple times, gradually increasing your speaking speed to match that of the speakers in the video. This will assist you in not only improving your fluency but also in mastering the correct pronunciation of challenging terms and phrases.

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.