Pratique du Shadowing: Let's Learn English Level 2 Lesson 8 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Thanks for meeting me.
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Thanks for meeting me.
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Sure.
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I'd like to get your advice on my latest project.
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Of course!
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I heard you were sent to cover a big food festival that has all kinds of barbecue!
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So how did it go?
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Well, things started out great,
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but then, well, maybe you should watch it yourself.
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Hi English learners, your lesson today is about my favorite food, barbecue.
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Your assignment is to find passive sentences.
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What are those, you might ask?
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In passive sentences, the subject receives the action.
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For example, Anna was sent to cover a food festival.
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Passive sentences have a form of the be verb plus the past participle of the main verb.
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This lesson is loaded with passive sentences.
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Hey, that's a passive sentence too.
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Okay now, it's barbecue time.
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Today, a barbecue battle is being held in Washington, D.C.
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This festival, which is known as one of the biggest food festivals in the United States,
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brings together barbecue lovers from all over the country.
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Barbecue is meat that is cooked over an open fire or on a grill.
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Chicken, pork, and beef are all common meats to grill on a barbecue.
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No matter which meat you like to barbecue,
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the sauce is very important.
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Sauces are taken very seriously by chefs.
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Most ingredients are kept secret.
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So can you tell us what is in your barbecue sauce?
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No, I can't tell you.
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So tell us, what is the secret ingredient in your barbecue sauce?
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Sauces are made by the barbecue chefs themselves.
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Most sauces are made with a tomato sauce, vinegar, and spices.
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How many passive sentences did you find?
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Here is one I found.
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Today, a barbecue battle is being held in Washington, D.C.
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Now you try it.
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Turn this sentence from active to passive.
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Professor Bott loves barbecue.
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Barbecue is loved by Professor Bott.
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Good job!
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And yes, I do!
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There are some areas of the U.S that are known for their tasty barbecue.
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The states of Texas, North and South Carolina,
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and the cities of Memphis and Kansas City are known as the Barbecue Belt.
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People who are loyal to barbecue are really loyal to their favorite barbecue.
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is why this festival is called a battle.
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Let's ask a couple of people which barbecue is best.
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Texas, of course.
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The Carolina barbecue is the very best.
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Kansas City, Memphis style.
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Kansas City.
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Texas.
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Kansas.
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Texas.
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Kansas.
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Texas.
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This is Ana Mateo reporting Texas.
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She keeps saying Texas, I said Kansas.
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Kelly, people feel so strongly about barbecue.
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Unbelievable.
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So, what do you think of my project?
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This is what I think.
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There is no way that Texas has the best barbecue.
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I am from Kansas City,
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and we have the best barbecue in the whole country.
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My mother and father owned a barbecue restaurant, which was really famous.
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So, I know barbecue.
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Anna, I know barbecue.
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I know barbecue.
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I know barbecue.
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Oh, my.
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Kelly knows a lot about barbecue.
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And you know more about passive sentences.
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Be sure you go to the website to learn even more.
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Uh, now, if you'll excuse me, I'm hungry.

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Context & Background

In this lesson, the focus is on improving English communication skills while exploring a popular culinary topic: barbecue. The dialogue revolves around two people discussing a food festival, emphasizing the enjoyment of barbecue, different cooking techniques, and the unique flavors associated with it. Crucially, the lesson incorporates passive sentences, a pivotal aspect of English grammar that allows learners to express actions without focusing on the doer.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Thanks for meeting me. - A polite expression to acknowledge someone's time.
  • I’d like to get your advice on... - A formal way to ask for help or guidance.
  • How did it go? - A casual way of inquiring about an experience.
  • Most sauces are made with... - A phrase to describe common practices or methods.
  • Barbecue is loved by... - An example of a passive sentence that emphasizes the action over the subject.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique from this lesson, follow these steps to enhance your English speaking practice:

  1. Watch the video: Begin by watching the video fully to understand its context and tone. Pay attention to how the speakers articulate their words and the pace of their speech.
  2. Listen for passive sentences: Identify passive sentences highlighted in the lesson. Understanding these structures is vital for mastering English grammar. For example, the sentence “A barbecue battle is being held...” shows how the action is emphasized rather than the subject.
  3. Practice Shadowing: Use the shadowspeak method by repeating sentences immediately after hearing them. Focus on mimicking the pronunciation and intonation. This will improve both your speaking fluency and comprehension.
  4. Record yourself: As you shadow the sentences, record your attempts. Listening to your recordings helps identify areas for improvement and builds your confidence.
  5. Engage in conversation: After mastering the lesson, find conversation partners or use language exchange platforms to practice the phrases learned. This will solidify your understanding and usage of both active and passive voice in casual and formal contexts.

By integrating these steps into your study routine, you're not only refining your English skills but also making learning enjoyable—a crucial aspect when mastering a second language. Embrace the challenge of the shadowspeaks you encounter, and transform your English communication abilities one lesson at a time!

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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