Pratique du Shadowing: NE2 U9 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Fortune Telling Have you ever been to a fortune teller?
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Fortune tellers read your palm or they study your birth date and tell you what your future is going to be like.
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When you get married, how much money you will earn, what kind of job you'll get, these are mostly the things that they tell you.
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But the most important question you should be asking yourself is, do I really believe all this?
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Many people go to fortune tellers when they feel insecure.
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But think of it this way, how boring would life be if everything was decided from the beginning?
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You wouldn't have to worry about what you are going to do in the future because everything is predetermined.
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However, the future is not some written script that we must follow.
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It can be whatever you want it to be.
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In the words of Samsung Electronics CEO, Jung Yong Yun, the future is not to be predicted, it is to be created.
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So if you ever get the chance to visit a fortune teller, don't believe what he or she tells you too much.
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that you can make your future whatever you want it to be.

Real-Life Scenario: Talking About Fortune Telling

Imagine chatting with a friend about a recent visit to a fortune teller. What would you say? The video explores this common situation, discussing how people turn to fortune tellers when feeling insecure and challenging the idea that the future is fixed. This is perfect for IELTS speaking practice—it’s a relatable topic that lets you practice expressing opinions and using everyday vocabulary.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • Read your palm: "The fortune teller tried to read my palm, but I didn’t believe her."
  • Feel insecure: "Many people seek advice when they feel insecure about their future."
  • Predetermined future: "Do you think we have a predetermined future, or can we change it?"
  • Written script: "Life isn’t a written script—we make our own choices."
  • Create your future: "The CEO’s quote reminds us we can create our future."

These phrases are key for natural speech, whether you’re discussing fortune telling or other life topics. They’ll also boost your confidence in learn english with videos activities.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice "Shadow Speech" Now

Ready to improve your pronunciation and fluency? Try this shadowing task: Play the video, pause after each sentence, and repeat it out loud—mimic the tone, speed, and stress. Focus on phrases like "how boring would life be" and "the future is not to be predicted." For extra practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the original. This "shadow speak" technique helps you sound more natural, which is crucial for exams like IELTS. Don’t worry if it feels tricky at first—consistency is key! By practicing daily, you’ll soon notice your speaking skills improving.

La grammaire de cette vidéo

Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :

StructureDans la vidéo
Voix passive be + participe passé — l’accent est mis sur ce qui arrive, pas sur qui le faitwas decided · is predetermined · be predicted
Conseil avec « should » should + verbe — dire ce qu’il vaut mieux faireshould be
Superlatifs the -est / the most … — le plus haut ou le plus bas d’un groupethe most important
Futur avec « going to » be going to + verbe — un projet ou ce que l’on voit veniris going to be · are going to do

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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