Pratique du Shadowing: lv05 001 The Jungle Book 1 The Man Cub - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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The Jungle Book.
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Chapter 1.
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The Man-Cub.
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It was a very warm evening in the jungle.
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The moon shone brightly into the mouth of the wolf's cave.
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Father Wolf woke up from his day's rest and yawned.
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Mother Wolf lay nearby.
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She kept her nose on their four tumbling, squealing cubs.
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Father Wolf stretched.
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It's time to hunt again, Mother.
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Just then, a shadow with a bushy tail appeared at the entrance of the cave.
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Father Wolf frowned.
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It was Tabaki, the jackal.
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The wolves disliked Tabaki because he was always looking for food.
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They were afraid of him too because he was cunning and had a bad temper.
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Sometimes he ran madly through the forest, fighting everything in his way.
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When Tabaki acted like that, even the fierce tiger, Shere Khan, stayed away from him.
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I'm hungry, Tabaki announced.
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Come inside and look around, Tabaki, Father Wolf said with a sigh.
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But I promise you, there is no food here.
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I might find something, Tabaki replied.
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He slunk toward the back of the cave and sniffed around.
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Soon, he found an old bone with a scrap of meat.
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Thanks for the good meal, he said, licking his lips.
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He stared at the tiny wolf cubs.
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I must say, your children are beautiful.
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Mother wolf moved closer to her cubs.
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She and father exchanged nervous glances.
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Oh, by the way, Tabaki went on, Shere Khan has found some new hunting grounds.
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He told me he will be hunting here for a while.
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Here?
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Mother Wolf said in surprise.
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But he has no right to hunt here, Father Wolf exclaimed.
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Shere Khan must stay near the river.
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That's the law of the jungle.
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Tabaki laughed.
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Ha ha!
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Shall I tell him about your concern?
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Out!
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Father Wolf snapped at the jackal go hunt with your master tabaki
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you've bothered us enough for one night I will go tabaki
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said quietly but remember my warning about Shere Khan's new hunting place you
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can hear him right now in fact he's below hunting among the
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bushes after Tabaki was gone father wolf stepped out of the
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cave below in the valley he could indeed hear the low snarls
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of a tiger mother wolf came out and stood beside him it It sounds like Shere Khan is not hunting animals tonight.
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I think he is hunting humans.
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Father Wolf lashed his white teeth.
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There are plenty of beetles and frogs in the jungle.
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Why must that tiger hunt humans?
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Mother Wolf grunted.
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An important law ruled the jungle.
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Animals were not supposed to hunt humans.
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The tiger's snarls grew louder, and then there was a howl.
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The wolves could hear Shere Khan tumbling about in the bushes.
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He was howling in pain.
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That foolish tiger probably jumped at a human's campfire.
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It sounds like he burned his feet, Father Wolf said.
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Mother Wolf twitched one ear, listening carefully.
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Something is coming uphill.
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The nearby bushes rustled.
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Father Wolf dropped low, ready to pounce.
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But then Mother Wolf let out a gasp.
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It's a man cub.
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A very young boy stood in front of the wolves.
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The tiny human blinked as he stared into Father Wolf's face.
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Father, Mother Wolf whispered.
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Quick, bring that man cub into our cave.
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Father Wolf stepped forward and closed his jaws very gently on the child's neck.
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Then he carried the boy into the cave, dropping him near his own small cubs.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

The video "The Jungle Book - Chapter 1: The Man-Cub" offers an engaging narrative that brings the characters and jungle setting to life, making it an ideal choice for learners looking to enhance their English speaking skills. This captivating story not only enriches your vocabulary but also provides valuable context for everyday conversations. By practicing your speaking through shadowing with this video, you can effectively mimic the natural rhythms, intonations, and expressions used by native speakers. This immersive method allows you to learn English with YouTube while reinforcing your understanding of spoken language in a fun way.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Listening closely to the dialogue in this video reveals various grammatical structures and expressions that are essential for English fluency:

  • Simple Present Tense: The use of the simple present tense (e.g., "Father Wolf woke up") helps provide a sense of immediacy and ongoing action, which is vital for storytelling.
  • Imperative Sentences: Phrases like “Go out!” or “Come inside!” are direct commands that showcase how to give instructions clearly and succinctly.
  • Dialogue Tags: The narrative includes expressions like “he said,” “she exclaimed,” which are useful for learners to practice in everyday conversation when discussing actions or feelings.
  • Understanding Contextual Language: Terms like “cunning” and “fierce” illustrate adjectives describing character traits, enhancing descriptive language usage in speaking.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you engage with this video, pay attention to specific words and phrases that may present pronunciation challenges:

  • “Cunning”: The initial 'cu' can be tricky; ensure you pronounce it as /ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/ to avoid miscommunication.
  • “Snarls”: This word may not be commonly used, so practicing the 'sn' blend will help you articulate it correctly. Aim for /snɑrlz/.
  • “Exclaimed”: With its silent 'e' at the end, focusing on the initial 'ex' sound will enhance clarity: /ɪkˈskleɪmd/.

Utilizing these tips while practicing shadowing through this video will not only improve your pronunciation but also make your speaking sound more natural. Remember to apply the shadowing technique consistently to grasp the nuances of English speech effectively.

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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