Pratique du Shadowing: Snowflakes! | Read Aloud Kids Book | Vooks Narrated Storybooks - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Books!
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Snowflakes.
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A pop-up book.
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Most snowflakes have six sides.
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Some have twelve.
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Snowflakes and the Snowflake Man.
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The first person to photograph a snowflake in 1885 at the
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age of just 19 is also the person who first recognized that no two snowflakes are alike.
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Wilson A.
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Bentley, now known as the Snowflake Man,
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looked at snow crystals through his microscope and was amazed that each revealed a masterpiece of design.
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Through his photographs, he was able to share these masterpieces with the world.
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They look like lace. And fine-cut jewels falling.
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Snowflakes come in all sizes.
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Most of the snowflakes Bentley saw in his home state of Vermont were tiny, formed by combinations of snow crystals, each created by water vapor,
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condensing into droplets and freezing on a speck of dust in the atmosphere and growing as more droplets condensed around it.
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The largest snowflake in recorded history fell in Montana in 1887,
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measuring 15 inches wide and eight inches thick.
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They tickle your tongue and land on the snowman's nose.
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Watch their miracle before they melt.
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Snowflakes come in all shapes.
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The shape a snow crystal takes is dependent on the temperature at which it is formed.
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Some are shaped like columns, some like stars, and some like plates.
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Snowflakes are very hard for scientists to examine because they melt, and that unique design is then forever lost.
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The snowflake man was frustrated at his inability to complete drawings of beautiful snow crystals under his microscope before they melted.
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So he turned to photography.
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All snowflakes are beautiful.
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Snowflakes on film.
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Bantley published more than 5,000 photographs of snowflakes in his lifetime, each demonstrating the complexity, variety,
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and beauty of the infinite combinations of snow crystals.
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The Snowflake Man captured crystals on a black wooden tray as
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part of his unique process to best reveal the intricate details of each snowflake.
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Each one is unique.
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Just like you.
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Snowflakes are all different.
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The Snowflake Man demonstrated that no two snowflakes are alike.
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But why is that true?
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The reason is that snowflakes are each formed by up to 200 snow crystals,
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each consisting of hundreds of billions of water molecules randomly scattered throughout and each shaped by the temperature and wind.
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That process yields an infinite number of shape possibilities, so no two will ever be identical.
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and storybooks brought to life.
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Ask your grown-up and start exploring more fun stories like these.
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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, learners will focus on expanding their English speaking practice through the delightful theme of snowflakes. You will explore the fascinating world of snowflakes, learning how they are formed and their unique characteristics. This lesson will not only enhance your vocabulary but will also improve your pronunciation and fluency while using the shadowing technique. As you listen to the transcript of the children's book "Snowflakes," you will have the opportunity to practice speaking and understanding English in a fun context.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Snowflake - A small, unique ice crystal that falls from the sky.
  • Microscope - An instrument used to see very small objects.
  • Snow Crystal - The basic building block of a snowflake, formed from water vapor.
  • Condense - The process of water vapor turning into liquid droplets.
  • Unique - Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
  • Masterpiece - A work of art that is considered the best of its kind.
  • Melting - The process of turning from solid to liquid, usually due to heat.
  • Infinite - Without limits or end; countless.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your english speaking practice using the shadowing technique, follow these tips while engaging with the content:

  • Start Slowly: Begin by listening to the transcript read at a slower pace. This will help you catch every word and phrase accurately.
  • Use a Shadowing App: If possible, use a shadowing app that plays the audio, allowing you to repeat phrases right after hearing them. This technique improves retention and pronunciation.
  • Focus on Tone and Rhythm: Pay attention to the narrator's tone and rhythm. Mimic these elements as closely as possible to enhance your speaking skills.
  • Practice in Chunks: Break down the transcript into smaller sections. Practice shadowing each segment before moving on to the next, gradually combining them for overall fluency.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or any recording device to capture yourself while practicing. Listening back allows you to refine your pronunciation and assess areas for improvement.
  • Engage with the Content: Feel free to explore outside the shadowspeak by discussing what you’ve learned about snowflakes with others. Engaging in conversations helps solidify your knowledge and boost your confidence.

By utilizing the shadowing technique effectively, you can transform how you practice speaking English, leading to more natural and confident communication skills.

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.