Pratique du Shadowing: My Trip to China | Improve Your English | English Speaking Practice - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hey there, language learners!
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Welcome to our English Speaking in Practice video.
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Today, we're kicking off a fun and interactive session to improve your English speaking skills.
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In this video, Jane will tell you about her visit to China.
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You will also learn some interesting vocabulary and expressions, Listen carefully.
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I am Jane.
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Today I'm going to tell you about my visit to China.
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I had always been fascinated by Chinese culture, So when the opportunity came for me to visit, I didn't hesitate.
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There was one important thing I had to take care of before my trip.
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My visa.
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China doesn't offer visas on arrival, so I had to make sure to arrange mine before I left.
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My friend Lin invited me to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival with her.
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After a long flight, I finally arrived at the airport in China
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I quickly made my way to the visa counter and showed them my visa.
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Fortunately, everything was in order and I was allowed to enter the country.
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One of the first things I did was buy a short -term SIM card at the airport.
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As I reached my hotel I quickly realised the striking differences from back home.
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At the hotel I checked in using my passport and received my room card.
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Next day, I met my friend, Lin, and we were over the moon to see each other.
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Lin took me to visit different places in her hometown.
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I was mesmerized by the beauty and rich history of China.
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We celebrated Chinese Spring Festival together.
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The streets were filled with colourful decorations and the air was filled with the sound of firecrackers.
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We ate delicious traditional food and watched dragon and lion dances.
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Ling also took me to see the Great Wall of China, One of the highlights of my trip was the Forbidden City.
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It stands as a testament to China's rich history and architectural grandeur, Overall, my visit to China was filled with new experiences,
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delicious food, and wonderful memories.
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China had captured my heart and I promised myself That I would come back again someday.
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fascinated.
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strongly attracted and interested.
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Example.
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I have always been fascinated by computers.
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Hesitate.
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Be reluctant to do something.
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Example.
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Alex hesitated about accepting the job.
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Visa, a permit to enter a specific country.
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Example.
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Jane had a tourist visa.
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over the moon, Extremely happy, delighted.
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Example.
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When I got admission in my favorite art school, I was over the moon.
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Mesmerized.
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Capture the complete attention of someone, Example.
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The children were mesmerized by the magician's tricks at the birthday party,
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GRANDEUR: The quality or state of being grand, magnificence, Example.
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The grandeur of the Alps is always mesmerizing.
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Now, Repeat the story.
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I am Jane.
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Today I'm going to tell you about my visit to China.
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I am Jane.
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Today I'm going to tell you about my visit to China.
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I had always been fascinated by Chinese culture, So when the opportunity came for me to visit, I didn't hesitate.
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I had always been fascinated by Chinese culture, So when the opportunity came for me to visit, I didn't hesitate.
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There was one important thing I had to take care of before my trip.
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My visa.
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China doesn't offer visas on arrival, so I had to make sure to arrange mine before I left.
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There was one important thing I had to take care of before my trip.
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My visa.
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China doesn't offer visas on arrival, so I had to make sure to arrange mine before I left.
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My friend Lin invited me to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival with her.
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After a long flight, I finally arrived at the airport in China
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I quickly made my way to the visa counter and showed them my visa, I quickly made my way to the visa counter and showed them my visa,
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Fortunately, everything was in order and I was allowed to enter the country.
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Fortunately, everything was in order and I was allowed to enter the country.
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One of the first things I did was buy a short -term SIM card at the airport.
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One of the first things I did was buy a short -term SIM card at the airport.
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As I reached my hotel I quickly realised the striking differences from back home.
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As I reached my hotel I quickly realised the striking differences from back home.
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At the hotel, I checked in using my passport and received my room card.
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At the hotel I checked in using my passport and received my room card.
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Next day, I met my friend, Lin, and we were over the moon to see each other.
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Next day I met my friend, Lin, and we were over the moon to see each other.
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Lin took me to visit different places in her hometown.
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Lin took me to visit different places in her hometown.
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I was mesmerized by the beauty and rich history of China.
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I was mesmerized by the beauty and rich history of China.
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We celebrated Chinese Spring Festival together.
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We celebrated Chinese Spring Festival together.
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The streets were filled with colourful decorations and the air was filled with the sound of firecrackers.
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The streets were filled with colourful decorations and the air was filled with the sound of firecrackers.
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We ate delicious traditional food and watched dragon and lion dances.
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We ate delicious traditional food and watched dragon and lion dances.
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Ling also took me to see the Great Wall of China, Ling also took me to see the Great Wall of China,
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One of the highlights of my trip was the Forbidden City.
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It stands as a testament to China's rich history and architectural grandeur, One of the highlights of my trip was the Forbidden City.
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It stands as a testament to China's rich history and architectural grandeur, Overall, my visit to China was filled with new experiences,
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delicious food, and wonderful memories.
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China had captured my heart and I promised myself That I would come back again someday.
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China had captured my heart and I promised myself That I would come back again someday.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will embark on a journey with Jane as she shares her experiences from her trip to China. This engaging narrative not only provides an exciting story but also serves as a practical exercise for English speaking practice. You will practice listening to real experiences, picking up relevant vocabulary, and enhancing your ability to express yourself in English. By the end of this session, you’ll feel more confident in your speaking skills and equipped with new phrases that can be used in conversations about travel and experiences.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Fascinated: Strongly attracted and interested. Example: "I have always been fascinated by different cultures."
  • Hesitate: Be reluctant to do something. Example: "Don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help."
  • Visa: A permit to enter a specific country. Example: "I had to apply for a tourist visa before my trip."
  • Over the moon: Extremely happy, delighted. Example: "I was over the moon when I received my acceptance letter."
  • Mesmerized: Captured the complete attention of someone. Example: "The students were mesmerized by the guest speaker."
  • Grandeur: The quality or state of being grand, magnificence. Example: "The grandeur of the mountains took my breath away."

Practice Tips

To maximize your language acquisition from this lesson, consider using a shadowing app or a shadowing site. This technique involves listening closely to Jane’s story and repeating her words immediately afterward. Start by playing the video at a slower speed to catch every word and phrase. The narrative's engaging tone and relatable experiences make it an ideal choice for IELTS speaking practice and other English speaking exercises.

Try to mimic Jane's intonation and rhythm to develop your speaking fluency. Pay attention to how she expresses emotions, such as excitement or fascination, especially during lively descriptions of the Spring Festival and the Great Wall of China. This not only improves your pronunciation but also helps you learn how to convey emotions effectively in English.

Implementing what you learn by practicing with friends or in a study group can also boost your confidence. Remember, the more you learn English with YouTube and engage in speaking practice, the more fluent you will become!

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.