Pratique du Shadowing: Spring Stinks // Story Time for kids - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Hi there my friends and welcome to Live Like a Berry where we read stories together.
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Hi there my friends and welcome to Live Like a Berry where we read stories together.
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Today's book is called Spring Stinks by Ryan T.
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Higgins.
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Are you ready?
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Let's go!
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It's springtime in Soggy Hollow and everyone is happy.
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Everyone but Bruce.
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I love the smells of spring, says Ruth.
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Spring stink, says Bruce.
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Oh, what a grump.
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Ruth has a basket.
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A very nice basket.
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Let's smell some smelly springtime smells together, says Ruth.
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That is my basket, says Bruce.
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Oh, Bruce, sharing is caring.
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Oh, the green smell of green smelling grass, says Ruth.
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Grrr, grumbles Bruce.
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Ah, the sweet smell of sweet smelling daisies, says Ruth.
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Grrrr, rumbles Bruce.
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Oh, Bruce.
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Mmm, the woodsy smell of woodsy smelling trees, says Ruth.
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Ouch, mumbles Bruce.
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Oh, Bruce, is your nose okay?
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Ruth, you gotta be careful.
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Oh, you're going to love the next one, says Ruth.
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What's the next one?
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I'm so excited, my friends.
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Wet moose.
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Oh, goodness.
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My friends, I don't know what a wet moose smells like,
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but I imagine it's going to smell like a wet dog,
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and that is not a good smell.
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I'm on Bruce's side this time.
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What about you?
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Get out of my basket.
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Bruce does not like the smell of wet moose.
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Bruce, it's the first time in this book I'm agreeing with you.
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I know, says Ruth.
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Bears love the smell of honey.
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Uh-oh.
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This smells like trouble.
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Meow.
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Oh no. Oh, poor Bruce.
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Look at the bees stinging him.
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Oh, they're chasing him.
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Oh, he boinked down.
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Spring stinks, says Bruce.
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It sure does, says Ruth I think Ruth likes the stinky smells Oh,
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poor Bruce The end, my friends,
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I see a skunk And I think that is one of the worst smells on the planet What about you?
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Are you like Ruth and love the beautiful smells of spring?
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Like the wood and the flowers?
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Or are you like Bruce that doesn't like the smell of anything?
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I love spring, my friends It's so happy and joyful Oh my friends,
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until next time, don't forget to play like a berry,
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read like a berry, and live like a berry.
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Goodbye!

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the video "Spring Stinks" offers a fun and entertaining way to enhance your English speaking practice. As you shadow the lively narration of Bruce and Ruth, you will immerse yourself in the cheerful and sometimes grumpy world of springtime in Soggy Hollow. This storytelling format not only aids in building vocabulary but also helps in understanding emotional expressions and conversational cues, which are vital in real-life conversations. Regularly practicing with such engaging content can improve your IELTS speaking practice skills by providing context to common descriptive phrases and reactions. Shadowing techniques, where you mimic the speaker, can help you grasp the nuances of tone, pacing, and rhythm in spoken English.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In "Spring Stinks," several grammatical structures and expressions serve as excellent examples for learners:

  • Use of commands: Phrases like "Get out of my basket." show how to issue direct instructions effectively, which is useful for developing assertiveness in conversation.
  • Descriptive language: Expressions such as "the sweet smell of sweet smelling daisies" highlight the use of adjectives for creating vivid imagery. This technique can enhance your storytelling abilities in both writing and speaking.
  • Contractions: The dialogue features numerous contractions like "you're going to love" and "it's springtime", exemplifying how native speakers often condense language in everyday conversation, essential for achieving fluency.
  • Emotional expressions: Phrases like "Oh, Bruce, sharing is caring" and "Spring stinks" convey emotional states succinctly. Recognizing how to express emotions through simple phrases is a key skill in effective communication.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice with the transcript from this video, pay attention to some potentially tricky words and expressions that may hamper pronunciation:

  • “Moose”: The long vowel sound and the nuanced pronunciation can be challenging. Make sure to emphasize the ‘oo’ correctly.
  • “Stinks”: Note the ‘k’ sound at the end for clarity, especially in rapid speech.
  • “Grump” and “grumbles”: These words require clear enunciation of the initial consonants and the ‘m’ sounds to avoid merging them with surrounding words.
  • Connecting words: Be mindful of how words connect in speech, for instance, phrases like "Everyone but Bruce" can easily get jumbled without proper practice.

By focusing on these elements during your practice, you can enhance your shadow speech skills and become more confident in your English speaking practice endeavors.

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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