Pratique du Shadowing: The Trojan Horse | TRADITIONAL STORY | Classic Story for kids | Fairy Tales | BIGBOX #fairytales - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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The Trojan Horse Paris was a prince.
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His father was King Priam of Troy.
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Paris wanted to marry the most beautiful woman.
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The goddess Aphrodite helped him.
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One Greek woman was very beautiful.
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Her name was Helen.
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Paris took Helen to Troy.
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But there was a problem problem.
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Helen was married.
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Her husband was King Menelaus.
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King Menelaus wanted his wife back.
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He made an army and took it to Troy.
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The Greek army attacked Troy.
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But Troy had a strong wall.
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The Greeks could not get into the city.
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The war went on for ten years.
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Paris died in a war, but Helen stayed in Troy.
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Then the goddess Athena helped the Greek army.
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She told them how to get into Troy.
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Athena said, Build a wooden horse.
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Make it very big.
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Put your men inside the horse.
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When the horse is inside Troy, come out.
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There was a problem.
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How could they get the horse into the city?
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Sinon, a Greek soldier, had an idea.
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He said, Put all the soldiers in boats, then sail out to sea.
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I will say you all ran away, away.
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But come back at night.
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We will open the gates of Troy for you from inside the city." The Greeks built a big wooden horse.
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Ulysses and other soldiers went into it.
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The other Another Greek soldiers got in their boats.
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They sailed away.
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The people of Troy looked over their wall.
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They saw the empty tents of the Greeks.
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They saw a big wooden horse.
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But they did not see any soldiers.
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The Trojan soldiers came out.
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Sinon ran up to them.
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He said, I ran away from the Greeks.
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They hate me, and I hate them.
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King Priam of Troy asked, What is this?
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He pointed at the wooden horse.
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Sinon said, It was a gift for Athena, but the Greeks did not burn it for her.
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Give it to her, then Athena will like you.
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The Trojans put ropes on the wooden horse.
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They pulled it into their city.
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The people cheered.
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They danced and sang.
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They drank wine.
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The Greeks were gone.
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The war was over.
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At night, everyone went to sleep.
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Even the city guards went to sleep.
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He went to sleep.
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Late at night, Sinon went to the wooden horse.
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He opened the door of the horse.
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Ulysses and the Greek soldiers came out.
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They opened the city gates.
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The Greek boats returned.
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Greek soldiers ran into Troy.
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The Greeks burned the city.
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They killed many people.
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They killed King Priam.
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They took Helen back to King Menelaus.
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A few Trojans escaped from the city.
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One of them was Aeneas.
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He carried his father on his back his back.
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His son walked by his side, but his wife died in Troy.
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On a hill near the city, Enos watched Troy burn.
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His home was gone.
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A wooden horse ended A wooden horse ended the Trojan War.

Why practice speaking with this video?

The story of the Trojan Horse is a captivating tale that not only entertains but also provides valuable speaking practice opportunities. Engaging with this classic narrative allows learners to explore themes of strategy, deception, and mythology in English. By shadowing the narration, you can improve your fluency and pronunciation while gaining insights into storytelling techniques.

Practicing with this video is particularly beneficial for your IELTS speaking practice. The narrative's rich vocabulary and varied sentence structures offer a robust context for using English in different scenarios. Enacting the dialogues and mimicking the tone can enhance your confidence in speaking, allowing you to express ideas clearly and effectively.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Analyzing the transcript reveals several key grammatical structures and expressions that can enhance your language skills:

  • Past Tense Usage: "Paris took Helen to Troy" highlights the simple past tense, essential for storytelling. Practicing such structures can help you narrate past events properly.
  • Conditional Statements: The video features conditional phrases, such as "If they get the horse into the city, they will succeed." Learning to use conditionals will improve your ability to express possibilities and outcomes.
  • Direct Speech: Conversational snippets like, "What is this?" showcase how to incorporate dialogue in your spoken English, a valuable skill for effective communication.
  • Descriptive Language: Phrases like "big wooden horse" demonstrate how adjectives enhance imagery in storytelling. Incorporating descriptive elements helps in painting a vivid picture while speaking.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While shadowing the video, be mindful of certain tricky words and pronunciation patterns:

  • Trojan: This word may trip up non-native speakers, especially the initial 'tro-' sound. Practice by breaking it down into syllables: "Tro-jan."
  • Gift: The 'g' sound can sometimes blend with following vowels, causing slurring. Focus on articulating the 'g' distinctly.
  • Strengthened Sounds: Common phrases like "Greek army" should be practiced for smooth transitions. Use a shadow speak technique to master the linking of sounds.
  • Rhythm and Intonation: Listen closely to the narrator’s rhythm. Emulating the intonation can greatly improve your English pronunciation.

Using a shadowing app can facilitate this practice, as you can record your speaking and compare it with the original audio. This method encourages corrections in pronunciation and fluency, helping you become a more confident speaker.

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.