Pratique du Shadowing: Level L.Big Machines - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Big Machines Introduction Work is done when something is moved from one place to another.
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Machines are used to do the work.
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They move things from one place to another.
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Some things are easy to move.
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Other things are not.
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Small machines are used for smaller jobs.
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Things like shovels are simple machines.
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They do not have many moving parts.
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Big machines are used to move heavy things.
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They are used to build tall buildings.
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They are used to build roads and bridges.
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They are used to take resources from the earth.
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Building Tall Buildings It takes many big machines to build a tall building.
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Large power shovels called excavators dig deep holes in the ground.
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Some power shovels have huge buckets that can scoop a swimming pool-sized pile of dirt in one scoop.
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Others have clam-like buckets that take big bites out of the earth.
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Bulldozers are machines that move the dirt around.
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Giant dump trucks carry the dirt away.
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Concrete trucks carry concrete to the work site.
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Flatbed trucks carry steel beams and rods to the work site.
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Large cranes lift steel beams into place.
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They also carry buckets of concrete to workers high above ground.
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Do you know?
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A bulldozer can move more dirt in 15 minutes than a person can shovel in 5 days.
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Building Roads It takes many kinds of large machines to build a road.
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Large scrapers are used to get rid of trees and brush.
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They also are used to get rid of small hills.
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Loaders are used to dig up dirt and rocks.
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They put dirt and rocks into giant dump trucks that carry it away.
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Some dump trucks are so big that they can carry enough dirt to equal the weight of 20 elephants.
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Graders smooth out the roadway, and pavers lay the road surface onto the roadway.
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A roller following behind the paver presses down on the new road surface to make it smooth and flat.
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Taking Resources from the Earth There are many resources we need that are buried deep inside the earth.
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We need big machines to get resources out.
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Oil drilling rigs are set up to remove oil.
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Large drills are used to get coal out of mines.
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Very large excavators dig up the earth in search of resources.
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Huge dump trucks then carry the resources to where they can be used to make products.
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Big Machines on Water There are big machines that move things on the water.
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Tugboats are machines that move other things over water by pulling and pushing.
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They pull barges.
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They push and pull large ships.
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Ocean liners are large ships that move people.
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Oil tankers are huge ships that carry massive amounts of oil.
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And container ships are stacked high with containers that carry things from place to place.
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Big machines in the air.
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Large airplanes carry people and cargo.
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A 747 is a giant passenger jet that can carry 400 to 450 people.
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The C-5 is a huge cargo plane.
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It is almost as long as a football field.
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Helicopters are flying machines, too.
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The Sky Crane is a helicopter that is used to lift heavy objects.
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It can lift 15,000 pounds.
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It is used to carry things like bulldozers and power line towers into hard-to-reach places.
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You can see that many large machines are at work moving things from place to place,
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but probably the most common is the big rig.
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The big rig is made of two parts, the tractor and the trailer.
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Big rigs carry goods over roads that wind around the world.
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Do you know?
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Most big rigs have 18 wheels or more.
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Can you imagine running over a bed of nails?
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That's a lot of tires to change.

About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on the fascinating world of big machines and their roles in various construction and transportation tasks. As you immerse yourself in this topic, you will practice essential English vocabulary and phrases related to machines used in building roads, tall structures, and extracting resources. This lesson will help enhance your english speaking practice by providing a rich context for learning new terms and engaging in conversations about machinery. Through the shadowspeak technique, you will not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your pronunciation and fluency in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Excavator - A large machine used for digging.
  • Bull dozer - A powerful machine that moves earth and dirt.
  • Dump truck - A truck designed to transport loose material.
  • Loader - A machine that loads materials onto trucks.
  • Scraper - A vehicle used to clear debris and smooth surfaces.
  • Roller - A machine that compacts and smooths the road surface.
  • Tugboat - A boat used to maneuver other vessels in water.
  • Cargo plane - An airplane designed to carry goods.

Practice Tips

To effectively apply the shadowing technique with the content from this lesson, start by listening to the video while focusing on the speed and tone of the narrator. Repeat phrases aloud, mimicking their intonation and rhythm. This shadow speak practice will strengthen your speaking skills. Pay attention to key vocabulary used in context, such as "excavator" and "bull dozer", as you shadow each sentence. It is essential to maintain a steady pace; if the video seems too fast, feel free to pause and repeat sentences until you feel comfortable before proceeding. Incorporating pauses for comprehension allows you to better grasp how these terms are connected to machinery in real-world scenarios, thereby improving your overall fluency and pronunciation.

Don't hesitate to practice with a partner or record yourself during this exercise. Listening to your own speech can help identify areas for improvement, making your english speaking practice more effective. Engaging with the vocabulary in various contexts—such as discussing the use of big machines or composing sentences about their functions—will further empower your learning journey.

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.