Pratique du Shadowing: Mindset For IELTS Foundation - Unit 2 - Track 03 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Track 3.
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I'm excited about going to university,
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but I feel nervous about leaving my home, especially my bedroom.
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I like it a lot.
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My bed is very comfortable.
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I've got four big pillows.
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When I sit on my bed, if I look out of the window, I can see the garden.
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I often do my homework at my desk, and to help me study,
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I sometimes turn on the lamp so I can see my notes and my course books better.
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When I want to relax, I usually play games on my phone, which I keep in the drawers next to my bed.
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I haven't got my own bathroom.
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I need to go down the hall if I want a shower or bath.
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However, I have got a sink where I brush my teeth every morning before I go to college.
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I have two posters.
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One is above my bed, and the other one is next to the TV.
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What else?
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I don't like curtains very much, so I don't have them.
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At the window, I have a blind instead.
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I think it will be strange at first, sleeping somewhere new, but I'm sure I'll get used to it,
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and I'll make it feel like home.
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Track 3.
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I'm excited about going to university,
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but I feel nervous about leaving my home, especially my bedroom.
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I like it a lot.
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My bed is very comfortable.
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I've got four big pillows.
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When I sit on my bed, if I look out of the window, I can see the garden.
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I often do my homework at my desk, and to help me study,
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I sometimes turn on the lamp so I can see my notes and my course books better.
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When I want to relax, I usually play games on my phone,
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which I keep in the drawers next to my bed.
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I haven't got my own bathroom.
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I need to go down the hall if I want a shower or bath.
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However, I have got a sink where I brush my teeth every morning before I go to college.
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I have two posters.
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One is above my bed, and the other one is next to the TV.
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What else?
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I don't like curtains very much, so I don't have them.
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At the window, I have a blind instead.
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I think it will be strange at first, sleeping somewhere new, but I'm sure I'll get used to it,
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and I'll make it feel like home.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with this video on "Mindset For IELTS Foundation - Unit 2 - Track 03" is an excellent way to enhance your IELTS speaking practice. The speaker shares personal insights about their feelings related to going to university, which creates a relatable context for learners. Discussing emotions such as excitement and nervousness can help you articulate your own experiences in English. By practicing with this video, you will improve not only your speaking fluency but also your emotional expression in English, an essential component of the IELTS speaking test.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The speaker uses several grammatical structures and expressions that are useful for English learners:

  • Present Simple Tense: The speaker mentions, "I like it a lot," and "I do my homework at my desk," showcasing how to express habitual actions.
  • Present Continuous Tense: Phrases like "I’m excited" and "I feel nervous" illustrate how to convey current emotions effectively.
  • Future Intentions: The phrase "I think it will be strange at first" helps to express future expectations, an important aspect often tested in IELTS speaking.
  • Adjectives and Descriptions: The speaker uses descriptive language—“very comfortable” and “four big pillows”—to convey feelings about their bedroom, which is crucial in developing your vocabulary for more vivid expression.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking with this video, pay attention to the following pronunciation challenges:

  • Nervous: Watch out for the vowel sounds—this word is often mispronounced. Focus on clearly articulating each syllable.
  • Comfortable: This word can be tricky. Break it down into syllables: “com-forta-ble.” Many learners tend to simplify it, losing the pronunciation nuances.
  • Bathroom: This word often gets mispronounced, especially when rushing. Ensure you pronounce it as three syllables: “bath-room.”

Utilizing a shadow speak approach while listening to this video can significantly aid your pronunciation. Consider using a shadowing app to practice shadowing the speaker, mimicking their pace and intonation. Doing so will help you become more comfortable in expressing your thoughts fluently, ultimately enhancing your performance in the IELTS speaking section.

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.