Pratique du Shadowing: The Technology Report: Silicon Businesses Fueled by Immigrants - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Technology Report.
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From VOA Learning English, this is the Technology Report.
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The area in Northern California,
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between San Francisco and San Jose,
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is known as Silicon Valley.
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Some of the world's most famous technology companies are based there.
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Apple and Facebook are two big ones.
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Along with these big established companies,
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there are many small companies trying to get started.
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These businesses are called startups.
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Some of the people behind startups are immigrants from countries like Sri Lanka and China.
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Ji Chuang and James Fong are Chinese Americans.
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They met at Cornell University in the state of New York.
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Together, they founded a startup company called Listia.
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Listia is an online marketplace where people can exchange exchange used items for credit.
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Then they can use the credit to buy other items like collectible coins,
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video games, or cell phones.
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Listia has been in business since 2009 and has 9 million users.
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Poonzri Abe-Wakrema is the founder of Cloud of Goods.
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He is from Sri Lanka.
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Cloud of Goods is an online business that connects local residents who have things to rent with tourists who need those things.
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He says his business is based on the fact that people often buy goods that they do not use all the time.
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When those goods are not being used,
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they can be rented to someone else.
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Neil Gorinflow is a business analyst for Shareable.
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It tracks what is called the sharing economy.
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He says, starting online businesses can be difficult.
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It can take several years to learn how to be successful, he says.
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For VOA Learning English, I'm Dan Friedel.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video offers English learners an excellent opportunity to practice speaking by discussing the vibrant world of startups in Silicon Valley, particularly those founded by immigrants. Speaking about technology and entrepreneurship can enhance your vocabulary and help you develop fluency in business English. Engaging with the content can also provide context when discussing global economic trends. Using the shadowing technique, where you mimic the speaker’s pronunciation and intonation, you will not only improve your speaking skills but also boost your confidence when discussing complex topics.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • Active vs. Passive Voice: The speaker uses both active and passive structures, such as "They founded a startup" vs. "Listia has been in business since 2009." Practicing these structures can help you articulate ideas more clearly.
  • Descriptive Phrases: Phrases like “trying to get started” encapsulate a sense of aspiration. Mimicking these expressions will enrich your descriptive language when discussing goals or ambitions.
  • Conditional Sentences: Understanding conditions in phrases like “When those goods are not being used” helps convey cause and effect. Try incorporating similar conditional constructions into your speaking practice.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Throughout the transcript, there are several words and phrases that may present challenges for English learners. For example, the term “Silicon” in “Silicon Valley” can be tricky due to its specific pronunciation. Additionally, names like “Poonzri Abe-Wakrema” involve unique sounds that might not be present in your native language. Remember to practice these names using the shadowspeak method by repeating them after the speaker for better retention. The accent in phrases like “business analyst” may also differ based on regional pronunciations, making it essential to listen closely for nuances.

By focusing on these aspects while using the shadowspeaks technique, learners can greatly enhance their speaking abilities, making complex subjects in English more accessible and engaging.

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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