Pratique du Shadowing: Phát âm chuẩn cùng VOA - Anh ngữ đặc biệt: Female - Male Brains (VOA-Health) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report.
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A man enters a store to buy milk.
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He walks out of the store with milk.
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That is all milk.
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At the same time, a woman enters the same grocery store to buy milk.
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She buys it.
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But she also buys chicken and lemons to make dinner that night.
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And she gets some wine for a party later that week.
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Then she remembers to buy a card for a friend, coffee for the morning, and some cleaning supplies.
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That is the difference between the female and male brain simply explained in a grocery store.
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Generally speaking, men do one thing at a time.
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Women do several things at the same time.
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Now some brain research supports this theory.
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Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania studied brain images of 949 people from 8 to 22 years old.
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They found that male brains have more connections on one side of the brain or hemisphere.
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In the female brain, they found more connections between the right and left hemispheres.
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The left side of the brain is known as the side of reason.
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The right hemisphere is known as the creative side.
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Regina Verma is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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She co-wrote the study.
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She says when women are asked to do something difficult,
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they are likely to use both the reasoning and the creative side.
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Men, she adds, generally use one or the other.
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As a result, men generally deal directly with a problem.
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Women are more likely to take a less direct path to find a solution.
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But Dr. Verma says the study shows generalities.
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She says it should not lead anyone to expect some behaviors from women and others from men.
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For VOA Learning English, I'm Alex Villareal.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and pronunciation skills using a transcript from a VOA Learning English health report. The content discusses the differences between male and female brain functions in a relatable way, comparing shopping habits to illustrate these differences. You will learn to capture the nuances in intonation and rhythm while articulating your thoughts in English. This practice is particularly useful for those seeking to improve their English pronunciation and speaking fluency through the effective shadowing technique.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Grocery store - A store where you can buy food and other items for everyday use.
  • Buy - To acquire something in exchange for money.
  • Chicken - A type of poultry commonly used as a meal.
  • Lemons - A sour fruit often used in cooking and beverages.
  • Creative side - The part of the brain associated with imagination and artistic thought.
  • Reasoning - The ability to think logically and make decisions.
  • Direct path - A straightforward approach to solving a problem.
  • Generalities - Statements or ideas that are true in a general sense, but may not apply to all individuals.

Practice Tips

When utilizing the shadowing technique, focus on mimicking the rhythm and tone of the speaker in the video. The speaker's pace is moderate, allowing time for you to articulate each word clearly. Here are some steps to enhance your shadow speak experience:

  • Listen attentively: Play the video multiple times and focus on understanding the message.
  • Repeat aloud: Begin by repeating sentences immediately after hearing them. Pay attention to the intonation patterns, especially at the end of each sentence.
  • Record yourself: Use a voice recorder to capture your imitation of the speech. Playback your recording to evaluate clarity and pronunciation accuracy.
  • Focus on expressions: Notice how emphasis is placed on certain words or phrases, and practice those emphases to improve your expressiveness.
  • Practice in small sections: Break down the transcript into manageable parts. Shadow small sections before moving on to larger blocks of text.

By incorporating these practices regularly, you will not only improve your English pronunciation but also gain confidence in your speaking abilities, harnessing the full potential of shadowspeaks for effective learning.

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.