Pratique du Shadowing: Shadowing English with Billie EILISH | American English accent (lesson #4) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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What do you think of your family?
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Honestly, I've just really grown up around the most talented people, like my family.
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You know, I have the most talented brother.
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Honestly, I've just really grown up around the most talented people, like my family.
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You know, I have the most talented brother.
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What do you think of your brother?
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Honestly, I've just really grown up around the most talented people, like my family.
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You know, I have the most talented brother.
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What do you think of your brother?
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He's the most talented person I know, you know? you know, and like such an incredibly talented mom, incredibly talented dad.
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He's the most talented person I know, you know, and like such an incredibly talented mom, incredibly talented dad.
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He's the most talented person I know, you know?
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And like, such an incredibly talented mom, incredibly talented dad.
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And like, that's the kind of thing that is so supportive.
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Like it makes you like strive to be better, but also you're like, whoa, they're really good.
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Like, what if I can't be that good?
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And like, that's the kind of thing that is so supportive.
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Like it makes you like strive to be better, but also you're like, whoa, they're really good.
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Like, what if I can't be that good?
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And like, that's the kind of thing that is so supportive.
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Like it makes you like strive to be better, but also you're like, whoa, they're really good.
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Like, what if I can't be that good?
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But I think it did more good for me than bad.
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I really feel like I was almost only just inspired by that.
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But I think it did more good for me than bad.
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I really feel like I was almost only just inspired by that.
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But I think it did more good for me than bad.
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I really feel like I was almost only just inspired by that.
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But I bring this up because, you know, for instance, I just produced a song for a couple of my friends.
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But I bring this up because, you know, for instance, I just produced a song for a couple of my friends.
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But I bring this up because, you know, for instance, I just produced a song for a couple of my friends.
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And it's the first song I've ever produced myself for someone else.
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And it's the first song I've ever produced myself for someone else.
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And it's the first song I've ever produced myself for someone else.
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And when we like started working on it, I was like, well, just so you guys know, like, I'm not, I'm not really good at producing.
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Like, I don't really know what I'm doing on Logic.
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And when we like started working on it, I was like, well, just so you guys know, like I'm not, I'm not really good at producing.
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Like I don't really know what I'm doing on Logic.
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And when we like started working on it,
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I was like, well, just so you guys know, I'm you guys know like I'm not, I'm not really good at producing.
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Like, I don't really know what I'm doing on Logic.
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And they're like, okay, well, we don't really know either.
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And then we like opened the session and I'm like, you know, doing all these things.
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And they were like, what are you talking about?
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You know, you totally know what you're doing.
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And they were like, okay, well, we don't really know either.
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And then we like opened the session and I'm like, you know, doing all these things.
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And they were like, what are you talking about?
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You know, you totally know what you're doing.
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And they're like, okay, well, we don't really know either.
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And then we like open the session and I'm like, you know, doing all these things and they were like, what are you talking about?
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You know, you totally know what you're doing.
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And I think I'm just like, oh, well, I'm just so used to, you know, I've learned from my brother.
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My brother is so good that I think I am better than I thought because the better is Phineas.
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Phineas is better.
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And I think I'm just like, oh, well, I'm just so used to, you know, I've learned from my brother.
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My brother is so good that I think I'm better than I thought because the better is Phineas.
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Phineas is better.
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What is your favorite part of your career?
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And I think I'm just like, oh, well, I'm just so used to, you know, I've learned from my brother.
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My brother is so good that I think I'm better than I thought because the better is Phineas.
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Phineas is better.
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And I think like, you know, the other, like I've always been like, I'm not a very good cook.
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My mom is the greatest cook in the world.
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And I think like, you know, the other, like I've always been like, I'm not a very good cook.
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My mom is the greatest cook in the world.
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And I think like, you know, the other, like I've always been like, I'm not a very good cook.
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My mom is the greatest cook in the world.
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And like the other day I was making dinner and my friend was like, you're a great cook.
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Like you're, you're great at this.
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And like the other day I was making dinner and my friend was like, you're a great cook.
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Like you're, you're great at this.
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And like the other day I was making dinner and my friend was like, you're a great cook.
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Like you're, you're great at this.
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Honestly, I've just really grown up around the most talented people, like my family.
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I have the most talented brother
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he's the most talented person I know and like
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such an incredibly talented mom incredibly talented dad
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and like that's the kind of thing that is
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so supportive like it makes you strive to be better but also you're like
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whoa they're really good like what if I can't be that good
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but I think it did more good for me than bad
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I really feel like I was almost only just inspired by that But I bring this up because,
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you know, for instance, I just produced a song for a couple of my friends.
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And it's the first song I've ever produced myself for someone else.
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And when we started working on it, I was like, well, just so you guys know, I'm not really good at producing.
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I don't really know what I'm doing on Logic.
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And they're like, okay, well, we don't really know either.
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And then we opened the session and I'm doing all these things.
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And they were like, what are you talking about?
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You totally know what you're doing.
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And I think I'm just like, oh, well, I'm just so used to, you know, I've learned from my brother.
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My brother is so good that I think I'm better than I thought because the better is Phineas.
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Phineas is better.
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And I think, like, you know, the other, like, I've always been like, I'm not a very good cook.
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My mom is the greatest cook in the world.
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And, like, the other day I was making dinner and my friend was like, you're a great cook.
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Like, you're great at this.
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will engage in shadowing practice inspired by Billie Eilish’s conversational style, focusing on family dynamics and personal growth. Shadowing English allows you to listen and speak simultaneously, aiming to improve your English pronunciation and rhythm. By mimicking Eilish’s tone, intonation, and pacing, you’ll develop a more authentic American English accent while enhancing your ability to express thoughts about family and personal achievements.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Talented - possessing natural aptitude or skill.
- Inspired - motivated to act or do something positive.
- Supportive - providing encouragement or emotional help.
- Strive to be better - make a continuous effort to improve.
- Produced a song - created or managed the making of a music piece.
- Know what you’re doing - having confidence in one's ability and skills.
- Honestly - used to express truthfulness or sincerity in speaking.
- What if I can’t be that good? - a phrase expressing doubt or self-criticism.
Practice Tips
To make the most out of your shadowing practice, follow these tips:
- Listen and Repeat: Begin by listening to small sections of the audio, focusing on Eilish’s pronunciation and emotional delivery. Pause frequently to repeat her words as closely as possible, imitating not just the words but also the tone and emotional context.
- Match the Rhythm: Pay close attention to the speed of her speech. Since Billie utilizes a conversational pace, practice shadowing at this relaxed tempo. This habit will help you attain more natural speech while improving English pronunciation.
- Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your shadow speech. Listening to your recordings allows you to identify areas where you can improve your articulation or confidence.
- Be Patient: Shadowing can be challenging at first, especially when trying to keep up with the nuances of delivery. Gradually increase the length of the segments you practice as you become more comfortable. Remember, improvement in your shadow speaking will take time and persistence.
- Engage Emotionally: When practicing shadow speech, try to connect emotionally with the content. This connection will enhance your delivery and help you express your thoughts more confidently.
By incorporating these strategies into your practice, you can effectively use shadowspeak techniques to enhance your English speaking skills and build a stronger command of the language.
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.