Pratique du Shadowing: Michael B. Jordan Best Actor Press Room Speech | 98th Oscars (2026) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Ah, what's up?
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Thank you, y'all, man.
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Thank you.
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Thank you, y'all.
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What's up?
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Hi, love.
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Thank you.
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Yes, Bakari's in the building, you feel me?
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First question for in the room, number 394.
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I don't really need a microphone.
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Hey, what's up?
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I'm so excited to be with Tonya Hart, Hollywood Live.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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Congratulations.
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Thank you.
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Tonya Hart, Hollywood Live.
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Okay, there's so many questions, but I'm going to ask you.
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I watched the film again last night before it came today, and I want to know what kind of mental exercises did
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it take for you to create the nuances of the different personalities of these two characters?
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That's a great question.
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I write a lot of journals for my characters, like backstories.
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So I try to go from the earliest memory that I can conjure up and think of, and I write all the way up to the first page of the script.
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So at least it gives me an opportunity to kind of figure out where they're coming from.
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And that informs a lot of their decisions.
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But these particular characters, I did a lot of chakra work, you know, on their childhood trauma and like,
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you know, to kind of differentiate the two of them, you know, Smoke is a, you know, it's a bit more, you know, he's quiet, he's a protector,
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you know, and the stack is a little bit more light
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and buoyant and a little bit of a slick talker and troublemaker.
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So I try to just establish different perspectives, you know.
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They have an outstanding relationship for their entire lives.
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So just imagine you being in a partnership for like, you know, 30 something years, how many times they would argue,
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How many times they would keep score on who's right and who's wrong.
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You know, all these things I kind of just started to build up so they could have a history between each other.
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And those are the things that hopefully came to light in between the lines, those nuances between the two.
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And, yeah, there's some other things that's probably, like, boring that you guys don't want to hear about.
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But that's a little bit of the work.
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I will.
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Thank you.
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Next question for in the room, number 316.
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Thank you.
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Nathan J.
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Lee from the Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Michael, you make us proud, bro.
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Thank you, bro.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Nathan Hale Williams, a fellow screenwriter, recently said in a video on Instagram, please stop telling black people not to desire Oscars.
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As someone who just won tonight, what does this recognition mean to you and to other writers coming up?
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Man, it feels timely.
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You know, I feel like, like I said before, I'm here because of the people that came before me.
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You know, Sydney and Denzel and Halle Berry and Forrest and you know,
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all those actors who grace the stage and not looking for awards and not looking for acknowledgement.
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They're artists, they wanna do the work, you know?
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And that's something I've always focused on was trying to do the work.
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My father always told me, don't expect anything to be handed to you.
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You know, you do the work, you know, and everything else is gonna figure itself out.
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And, you know, there is a selfishness And understanding that in your craft,
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in your industry, this is a pinnacle and this is what our industry standard is, what we put value on in a big way, that competitiveness, you do want that.
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But at the same time, what's for you is for you.
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And you can't take anybody's blessings away from anybody else.
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So I'm just walking my path, man, and just trying to be locked in.
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So I would encourage other actors and other artists, no matter what their medium is, is to try to keep that in mind and be honest and truthful and just,
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you know, do, you know, dream big, man.
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You know, dream big and be kind, bro, be honest.
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I'm really big on like pouring into the universe and the universe is gonna pour back into you.
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And that's how I try to live, you know what I'm saying?
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Yeah.
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And a question for in the room, number 380.
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Thank you.
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Hi there, Michael.
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Congratulations.
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Thank you.
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My name is Nia Lucky.
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I'm with CBS News.
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And man, I mean, the amount of support you get is unreal.
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What does it mean to you to have so many people in your corner wanting to see you win?
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It feels great, man.
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It feels you know I've been extremely blessed in my life.
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You know man it's like when you know people are trying or invested in you.
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I mean I've been doing this for 25 years, you know, and there's a lot of people who see me grow up in this industry
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and grow up in this town and they looked out for me when they didn't have to, you know, they wanted me to do well when they didn't have to, you know, that goodwill, those guides,
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you know, from the assistants that are, you know, responding to my email to whoever's, you know, opening the door for me to go inside,
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you know, to whatever office to the, you know, producers who are taking general meetings with me over the years.
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You know, everybody, I always felt like people had a genuine support for me.
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And it makes me want to, you know, make people that you care about proud.
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My parents, Ryan, you know, same other collaborators, myself, you know, and also the kids that are coming up.
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I'm really big on the next generation.
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So trying to be an example.
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I'm not a big talker, but I like to I like to I'm about that action.
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You know, I'm saying so I like to lead by example.
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Thank you so much and congratulations.
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Thank you guys, y'all.
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Appreciate you.
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Thank you.

Why practice speaking with this video?

In the recent press room speech by Michael B. Jordan at the 98th Oscars, viewers get a glimpse of the raw emotions and dedication that actors invest in their craft. This video serves as an excellent shadowing site for English learners, offering an authentic context where conversational skills blend seamlessly with professional discourse. By practicing your speaking skills alongside this video, you can improve English pronunciation through immersion in a natural, high-stakes environment.

Listening to how Jordan articulates his thoughts provides learners with valuable lessons in tone, inflection, and rhythm. Engaging with this material not only enhances your vocabulary but also strengthens your ability to express complex emotions—an essential skill in any language.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Michael B. Jordan employs several interesting grammatical structures and expressions in this speech that can benefit English learners:

  • Direct Address: Jordan often refers to his audience with phrases like "Thank you, y'all, man," which creates a conversational atmosphere. This form of direct address is common in spoken English and adds a personal touch.
  • Question Formation: When responding to questions, he uses structures such as "that's a great question," which not only acknowledges the inquiry but also encourages further dialogue. Practicing this structure can enhance your conversational skills.
  • Descriptive Language: The use of phrases like "early memory" and "childhood trauma" allows for detailed storytelling. Learning to incorporate descriptive language can greatly improve the expressiveness of your speech.
  • Comparative Forms: Jordan contrasts his characters’ personalities using comparisons and descriptors, which is a key element in storytelling. Understanding how to effectively use comparatives will broaden your descriptive capabilities.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you shadow Michael B. Jordan's delivery in this video, be mindful of certain pronunciation challenges. Here are a few tricky words and phrases that might require extra attention:

  • “Nuances”: The subtlety of this word might be lost if not articulated clearly. Focus on the pronunciation, ensuring you stress the first syllable correctly.
  • “Chakra”: This term can vary in pronunciation among English speakers. Practicing it in context will help you integrate it more smoothly into your vocabulary.
  • “Partnership”: Pay attention to the rhythm of this word, particularly the distinct stress on the first syllable. It demonstrates the importance of syllable emphasis in English.
  • “Outstanding”: Ensure you pronounce this as three distinct syllables (out-stand-ing) to avoid blending the sounds together.

Using a shadowing app or practicing consistently with this video will help address these traps. As you engage with authentic materials, you not only refine your pronunciation but also enhance your overall speaking proficiency.

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.