Pratique du Shadowing: MARKET LEADER ELEMENTARY - UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will focus on the skill of making introductions in English—an essential part of effective communication in both personal and professional settings. The lesson covers different scenarios where introductions take place, allowing you to understand the context and nuances. You will gain confidence in using appropriate phrases and develop your speaking skills through engaging practice. This foundational unit is crucial for building your vocabulary and fluency, particularly when meeting new people or networking in business environments.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Excuse me - A polite way to get someone's attention.
- Pleased to meet you - A courteous response during introductions.
- I'd like to speak to - A formal phrase used to request a conversation.
- How do you do? - A common way to greet someone for the first time.
- Just one moment, please - A courtesy used when putting someone on hold.
- Let me help you with your bag - An offer of assistance often made during meetings.
- Did you have a nice trip? - A common question to ask someone after traveling.
- Nice to meet you at last - A phrase indicating excitement about meeting someone after previous communications.
Practice Tips
To effectively improve your speaking skills using the shadowing technique, it's important to emulate the speakers from the video closely. Start by listening carefully to the speed and tone of each phrase. This unit features a moderate pace that is ideal for practicing shadow speech. Here are some tips to enhance your practice:
- Listen and Repeat: Play segments of the video multiple times. Pause after each sentence and repeat what you hear, mimicking the speaker's intonation and rhythm.
- Record Yourself: Use a recording device to capture your voice as you practice. Compare your pronunciation and fluency with that of the speakers to identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to the emotional tone used during introductions and try to express that same emotion in your shadowing. This can help make your speech more natural and engaging.
- Practice with a Partner: If possible, practice with a friend or language partner. Take turns introducing yourselves using the phrases learned in this lesson, which will help solidify your understanding.
- Immerse in Real Situations: Try to use these phrases in everyday interactions. The more you practice in real-life scenarios, the more comfortable you will become with the vocabulary and structure.
Remember, the key to mastering introductions in English lies in frequent practice and application. Utilize the shadowing site resources to refine your skills further.
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenant | I've heard · they've asked |
| Présent continu am/is/are + -ing — ce qui se passe en ce moment | i'm looking · i'm going · is visiting |
| Futur avec « will » will + verbe — une décision, une promesse ou une prédiction | I'll connect · I'll spell · we'll exchange |
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.











