Pratique du Shadowing: Lesson 17 - New words - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Good day and welcome to Science Week 10 with me, teacher Josh.
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Do glaciers really move?
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Part one, new words.
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Snow topped.
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The snow topped mountain look beautiful in the winter sun.
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Glacier.
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Glaciers are large sheets of ice that form in cold regions.
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Sheet.
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Glaciers are large sheets of ice that cover the landscape.
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Layer.
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As layers of snow build upon one another, the weight increases.
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melt glaciers form in places where more snow falls than melts
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pressure the pressure from the top layer of the snow turns the snow into ice.
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Squeeze.
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The pressure turns snow into ice, similar to how you squeeze a snowball.
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Fluffy.
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Fluffy snow can be squeezed into a hard snowball.
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Slowly.
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Glaciers form slowly over time in very cold places.
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Year round.
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Glaciers can only form in places that are cold year round.
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All year.
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Mountain range.
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The tops of mountain ranges are often cold enough for glaciers to form.
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Greenland.
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Greenland is one of the places where you can find glaciers.
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Antarctica.
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Antarctica is a prime location for glaciers due to its cold climate.

Why practice speaking with this video?

In this lesson titled "New Words," teacher Josh introduces vocabulary relevant to glaciers and their formation. Engaging with this video not only enhances your lexical knowledge but also emphasizes the importance of speaking practice. By repeating and shadowing the phrases used in the lesson, you can improve your English pronunciation while deepening your understanding of scientific vocabulary. This practice allows you to articulate complex ideas clearly, helping you communicate effectively about topics like glaciers.

Benefits of Speaking Practice:

  • Expands your vocabulary with specialized terms.
  • Builds confidence in discussing scientific subjects.
  • Enhances listening skills through exposure to authentic speech patterns.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, teacher Josh utilizes several key grammatical structures that are essential for English learners aiming to articulate their thoughts on similar topics. Here are three noteworthy examples:

  • Comparative structures: Phrases like “similar to how you squeeze a snowball” illustrate comparisons that explain complex processes in an accessible manner.
  • Present continuous tense: “Glaciers are large sheets of ice” helps learners understand how to describe ongoing states or characteristics.
  • Time-related phrases: “Slowly” and “year-round” convey the idea of time duration, which is crucial for discussing processes in science, such as glacier formation.

Using these structures in your English speaking practice can aid in constructing coherent and precise sentences.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with the video, certain pronunciations may pose challenges for learners.

  • “Glacier”: The 'ci' can often be mispronounced. Pay attention to the correct pronunciation—/ˈɡleɪʃər/. Ensuring you're pronouncing it correctly is vital for clarity.
  • “Antarctica”: This term contains several syllables that can trip up learners. Focus on the correct syllable stress: an-ˈtɑːrk-tɪ-kə.
  • “Pressure”: The 's' sound can be tricky, often leading to a softer pronunciation. Practice saying it clearly as /ˈprɛʃər/.

By focusing on these challenging words, you can further improve your English pronunciation and communicate your understanding more effectively, reinforcing the learning achieved from the video.

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.