Pratique du Shadowing: 'Never be ashamed of trying': Taylor Swift tells Class of 2022 in commencement speech l GMA - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills by engaging with Taylor Swift's commencement speech delivered to the Class of 2022 at New York University. By shadowing her speech, you will enhance your pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm, while gaining insights into her motivational messages. The themes of perseverance, self-acceptance, and the journey of personal growth will not only help you improve your language skills but also inspire you to embrace challenges in your own life.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Catch and release: A metaphor for letting go of things that burden you.
- Effortlessness is a myth: The idea that success requires hard work and effort.
- Chart your own path: To create your own direction in life.
- Life can be heavy: Acknowledging that life brings challenges and responsibilities.
- Never be ashamed of trying: Encouragement to always put in effort, regardless of the outcome.
- Breathing through challenges: The concept of managing stress or pressure through mindful breathing.
- Keep dancing: A metaphor for continuing to move forward joyfully, despite difficulties.
Practice Tips
When shadowing Taylor Swift's speech, pay particular attention to her speed and the emotional nuances in her tone. Here are some tailored practice tips:
- Listen first: Replay sections of the speech to get a sense of the rhythm and emotional delivery.
- Use a shadowing app: Record yourself while shadowing her speech, then listen back to compare your pronunciation and intonation with hers.
- Start slow: Begin by repeating short phrases and gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable with the content.
- Emphasize emotions: Focus on the feelings behind her words; this will help you convey the same emotions while speaking.
- Practice with a partner: Find someone to practice with, using the shadow speech technique to improve each other's fluency and confidence.
By consistently practicing these techniques on a shadowing site or using shadowing records, you will make significant strides in your English speaking abilities.
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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