Pratique du Shadowing: Seriously, please watch this before your next exam - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Imagine that you've dedicated countless hours to studying for your exams.
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Imagine that you've dedicated countless hours to studying for your exams.
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You've put in so much effort and you've sacrificed so much time just to get the results that you want.
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But then when the exam day comes, you choke.
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Your mind goes completely blank and you struggle to recall even the simplest facts.
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You start panicking and wasting precious time.
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And you're wondering if everything that you've done was all for nothing.
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You see, everyone's talking about all these study tips and all these study routines study routines that's going to get you top grades but no one's actually telling you how you can do the exam at your best performance which is what I'm going to share with you in this video.
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I'm not going to waste any more of your valuable time so I'm going to give you an actionable step that you can do right now.
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This technique is called visualization and it can really help you gain that confidence that you need for the exam.
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This technique is used by top athletes around the world to achieve peak performance and I'm going to show you how you can use this to ace your exams.
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So to visualize yourself completely crushing your exams, here's three things that you need to do.
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The first thing is you need to set a clear goal.
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What specific aspect of the exam do you want to improve?
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Is it like your writing speed?
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Is it like your nervousness?
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Your time management?
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What is it?
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Whatever it is, you need to keep that in your mind when doing this visualization.
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Step number two, you need to create a detailed mental image.
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Try and include as many senses as possible to replicate the real thing that you're going to do.
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So for example, when I'm in the exam, I like to visualize myself looking down at the exam paper with my pen in my right hand and how that feels, how that looks.
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Maybe you want to visualize how the exam room looks around you or like the timer on the wall or that clock or whatever it is.
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Just try and paint a detailed mental image in your mind.
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This brings us to step number three, which is to repeat the visualization many times.
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Now you don't have to do this every single day.
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Just try to do it as frequently as possible.
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If you have a night routine you can implement it into your night routine here's another really important tip that it's almost never talked about which is your diet on the day of the exams so what should you be eating or rather what should you not be eating during the day of the exam you should not be eating any carbs on the day of the exam no rice no noodles and especially no sugar bro trust me because Because if you eat these things, you're gonna get a sugar crash midway through the exam.
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And trust me, it's not fun.
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Instead of eating all these carbs, sugar, and junk food, you should be eating protein and veggies.
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And having that as your breakfast is much better than having a bowl of fucking cereal or some shit.
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Now, the next thing that will make you confident before the real exam is something that is called positive affirmations.
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Positive affirmations is like sort of giving yourself a little speech before the exam.
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in order to boost your confidence.
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I had my computer science exam not too long ago and before that exam, I was super nervous.
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Like honestly, my heart was beating so fast.
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My hands were numb and my hands and feet were like shaking, bro.
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So I calmed myself down using this technique.
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I was like, hey Matt, listen to me, Matt.
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You've prepared so much for this exam.
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You need to trust the hard work that you've put in for this exam.
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Lastly, during the day before your exam, if you have time, read through your notes and skim through your textbook.
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And just get a general overview of the things that you're going to be tested on and make sure that you're not missing any important parts.
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I know this is passive recall and you're not really learning anything, but that's not the point.
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The point is that you're trying to solidify all of the things that you've learned.
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Also you can watch revision videos if that's helpful for you.
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So yeah, I hope you found that video useful.
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And if you want even more useful information, you can check out my Instagram at Matthews Methods.
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May God guide us on the right path and good luck in your exams.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking English through this insightful video can significantly enhance your communication skills, particularly in high-pressure situations like exams. The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying calm and confident, which is essential for effective speech delivery. Engaging with the video's content allows you to practice the shadowing technique, a method where you mimic the speaker's words and intonation. This approach not only improves your pronunciation but also helps you internalize phrases and expressions used in real-life contexts. By integrating shadow speaks into your routine, you'll be better prepared for scenarios such as the IELTS speaking practice, where clarity and confidence are paramount.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key phrases and grammatical structures are used that can be beneficial for English learners:

  • “You need to trust the hard work that you’ve put in” - This sentence structure highlights the use of the present perfect tense, which is crucial in discussing experiences and achievements.
  • “What specific aspect of the exam do you want to improve?” - The choice of the word "specific" is essential in guiding learners to articulate their goals more clearly, a vital skill for effective communication.
  • “Try and include as many senses as possible” - Here, the informal phrasing “try and” is used, which is common in spoken English and can help learners understand conversational nuances.

By practicing these structures within the shadowing app, learners can gain fluency and confidence in their spoken English.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking along with the video, be mindful of certain pronunciation challenges:

  • "Visualization" - This word can be tricky due to the "z" and "sh" sounds. Try to emphasize these sounds when practicing.
  • "Affirmations" - The "a" in "affirm" can be pronounced differently depending on the accent; pay attention to how the speaker articulates it.
  • "Nervousness" - This word contains a series of consonants that might be challenging. Practice breaking it down into syllables: ner-vous-ness.

By focusing on these pronunciations, you can avoid common traps and improve your overall speaking skills. Practicing with this video not only enhances your vocabulary but also prepares you for the conversational demands of exams like the IELTS.

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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