Pratique du Shadowing: Think in English Naturally With Just 99 Sentences | Stop Translating & Speak Fluently - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Before we start learning the 99 sentences, I want you to understand one important thing.
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Most people think their problem is vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation.
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But after teaching English for many years, I've noticed something different.
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The biggest problem is translation.
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If your brain is translating every word from your native language into English, speaking will always feel slow and difficult.
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Think about what happens when someone asks you a simple question like, how are you?
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You already know the answer.
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But your brain first creates the sentence in your own language.
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Then it starts searching for English words.
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It checks the grammar.
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It wonders if the sentence is correct.
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By the time you're ready to answer, the conversation has already moved on.
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This is why many learners say, I know English, but I can't speak.
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Now compare that with someone who speaks English fluently.
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They don't stop to translate.
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When they feel hungry, the thought comes naturally.
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I'm hungry.
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When they see rain outside, they think it's raining.
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The sentence appears directly in English.
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That is the habit we are going to build together.
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The good news is that you don't have to learn thousands of sentences to reach that point.
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Your brain learns through repetition, not through collecting endless information.
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If you use the same useful sentences every day, your brain starts recognizing them as normal.
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Slowly, it stops asking for a translation because it already knows what comes next.
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Here's something I want you to try today.
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Look around your room and describe what you see using the simplest English you know.
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Say, this is my chair.
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My phone is on the table.
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The window is open.
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Don't worry if the sentences sound too easy.
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Easy sentences are exactly where real fluency begins.
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Your goal is not to impress anyone.
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Your goal is to make English become your first thought.
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You should also practice talking to yourself during small daily activities.
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When you wake up, say, I'm getting out of bed.
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While making teas, say, I'm boiling water.
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When you're leaving home, say, I'm ready to go.
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These short moments train your brain to connect actions with English instead of your native language.
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At first, your mind will still try to translate.
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That's completely normal.
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Don't fight it.
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Just keep bringing your attention back to simple English.
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Every time you think directly in English, even for one sentence, you're strengthening a new habit.
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After enough practice, that habit becomes automatic.
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This is exactly why we're using the 99 sentence method.
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These aren't random sentences from a textbook.
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They're everyday sentences that people actually use.
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By repeating them again and again, you'll train your brain to think in English naturally, one sentence at a time.
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Now that you understand why translation slows you down, let's talk about the method that changes this habit.
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The idea is surprisingly simple.
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Instead of trying to memorize thousands of words or hundreds of grammar rules, you're going to train your brain with just 99 useful English sentences.
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These are the kinds of sentences people use every single day.
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They are simple, practical, and easy to remember, which is exactly why they work.
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Many learners believe they need a huge vocabulary before they can speak.
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That's one of the biggest mistakes.
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Think about your own daily life.
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Every day, you repeat the same actions.
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You wake up, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, go to work or school, talk to your family, check your phone, and go to bed.
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If your daily life is made up of repeated activities, then your English practice should also focus on repeated sentences.
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For example, instead of learning 10 different ways to say one thing, start with one natural sentence.
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I'm ready.
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I don't understand.
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Can you help me?
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I'll do it later.
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I'm on my way.
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These are sentences you can actually use.
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When you hear them often, say them often and use them often, your brain starts treating them as familiar instead of foreign.
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The secret isn't reading these 99 sentences once.
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The real progress comes from repeating them every day.
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Read them aloud in the morning.
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Listen to them while you're walking or traveling.
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Say them again before you sleep.
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Every repetition makes the sentence stronger in your memory.
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After some time, you won't have to search for the words anymore.
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They will come out naturally because your brain has already practiced them many times.
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Here's another simple trick that makes this method even more powerful.
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Don't memorize a sentence like you're preparing for an exam.
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Instead, imagine yourself using it in a real situation.
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If the sentence is, I'm looking for my keys, picture yourself standing near the door searching for your keys.
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the sentences, I'm feeling tired today.
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Imagine saying it after a long day at work.
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When your brain connects English with real experiences, it remembers much faster.
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You can also make small changes to each sentence.
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If you learn, I'm drinking water, you can easily change it to, I'm drinking coffee, I'm drinking tea, or I'm drinking juice.
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One sentence quickly becomes many sentences without learning a new grammar rule.
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This helps you become flexible instead of simply memorizing fixed lines.
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Remember, the goal of these 99 sentences isn't to give you every English sentence you'll ever need.
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Their purpose is to build a thinking habit.
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Once your brain becomes comfortable with these common patterns, creating new sentences becomes much easier.
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That's when English starts feeling natural instead of something you have to translate first.
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Now you know why these 99 sentences are so powerful.
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The next question is simple.
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How should you practice them so they actually become part of your daily thinking?
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This is where many learners make another mistake.
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They read a sentence once, understand its meaning, and move on to the next one.
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That may help you remember the sentence for a short time, but it won't help you speak it naturally.
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Speaking is a skill, and every skill grows through repeated practice.
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When you learn a new sentence, don't rush.
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Read it slowly the first time and pay attention to every word.
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Then read it again a little more naturally, just like you would say it in a real conversation.
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After that, look away from the page and try to say it from memory.
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If you forget a word, don't worry.
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Look back, check it and try again.
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This small exercise teaches your brain to produce English instead of simply recognizing it.
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Once you can say the sentence without looking, use it immediately.
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If the sentence is, I'm waiting for the bus, don't just repeat it sitting at your desk.
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Imagine yourself at a bus stop.
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Picture the people around you.
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Hear the traffic.
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Then say the sentence as if you're really there.
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Your brain remembers experiences much better than isolated verses.
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So adding a simple mental picture makes the sentence much easier to recall later.
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After that, try changing just one or two words.
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Let's say your sentence is, I'm reading a book.
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Now make it personal.
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I'm reading a newspaper.
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I'm reading an email.
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I'm reading a message.
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The sentence pattern stays the same, but your mind learns how to use it in different situations.
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This is exactly how children build language.
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They don't memorize thousands of separate sentences.
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They learn one pattern and use it again and again with different words.
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You should also speak these sentences during your normal day instead of waiting for study time.
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While you're cooking, cleaning, walking or getting ready for work, describe what you're doing in English.
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If today's sentence is, I'm getting dressed, say it while you're actually getting dressed.
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If it's, I'm leaving now, say it when you walk out the door.
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These real life moments connect English with your everyday routine and that connection is what helps the language stay in your mind.
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Don't be afraid if your pronunciation isn't perfect in the beginning.
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Your first goal is to build the habit of thinking and speaking, not to sound exactly like a native speaker.
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Clear, confident practice every day is far more valuable than waiting for perfection.
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The more often you speak these sentences aloud, the more comfortable your mouth and your mind become with English.
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If you can spend just 15 or 20 minutes a day practicing this way, you'll notice something interesting after a few weeks.
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You'll stop searching for basic sentences because they'll already be there.
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Instead of translating, you'll simply speak.
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That's the real purpose of this daily routine.
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To turn familiar sentences into natural thoughts, one day and one conversation at a time.
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By now you've seen how these 99 sentences can change the way your brain works.
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But there's one final step that brings everything together.
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Learning the sentences is only the beginning.
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The real goal is to use them naturally in your own conversations.
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That's the moment when memorized English becomes spoken English.
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Let's take a simple sentence like, I'm feeling tired.
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On its own, it's useful.
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But you don't have to stop there.
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You can add a little more information and make it sound more natural.
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You might say, I'm feeling tired because I worked all day.
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Or I'm feeling tired, so I'm going to sleep early.
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You started with one short sentence, but now you're expressing a complete idea.
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This is how your speaking grows one small step at a time.
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The same idea works with almost every sentence in your list.
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If you know, I like coffee, you can easily say, I like coffee in the morning.
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Then, I like coffee because it helps me wake up.
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After that, you can ask yourself a question.
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Do I like tea too?
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Now you're creating a simple conversation without translating.
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You're using English to think, answer and explain.
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This is a habit you can practice every day.
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Choose five sentences from your list and spend a few minutes expanding each one.
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Ask yourself simple questions.
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Why, when, where, with whom.
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Your answers don't have to be perfect.
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They only need to be your own.
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The more personal your sentences become, the easier they are to remember and the more confident you'll feel using them.
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Another helpful exercise is to imagine everyday situations.
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Picture yourself ordering food, talking to a friend, asking for directions or making a phone call.
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Use the sentences you've learned to build that conversation in your mind.
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Even if you're practicing alone, you're preparing your brain for real communication.
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When that situation happens in real life, the words won't feel new because you've already used them many times.
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One thing I want you to remember is that fluency doesn't happen in one big moment.
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It happens through hundreds of small moments.
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Every sentence you speak without translating is progress.
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Every time you answer a question a little faster than before, you're improving.
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Some days will feel easy and some days won't.
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That's completely normal.
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What matters is that you keep using English instead of waiting until you feel ready.
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So don't worry about speaking perfect English.
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Focus on speaking a little more naturally than you did yesterday.
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Keep repeating the 99 sentences, keep using them in real situations, and keep building your own ideas from them.
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Little by little, your brain will stop translating and start thinking directly in English.
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And when that happens, speaking won't feel like hard work anymore.
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It will simply become a natural part of your everyday life.
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Before we finish, I want to leave you with something practical.
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You've learned why translating slows you down, why the 99 sentences matter, and how to practice them every day.
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Now the most important question is this.
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What should you do tomorrow?
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The answer is simple.
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Don't try to learn everything at once.
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build a small daily habit that you can actually follow.
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Start with just three new sentences each day.
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Read each one aloud several times until it feels comfortable.
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Then close your notebook or phone and try to say the sentences without looking.
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If you forget a word, that's perfectly fine.
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Check it, repeat it, and try again.
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The goal isn't to get everything right on the first attempt.
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The goal is to make those sentences feel familiar.
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After you've practiced the three new sentences, go back and review the ones you learned yesterday.
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This review is just as important as learning something new.
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Many learners keep adding new information but never go back to strengthen what they've already studied.
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As a result, they forget most of it.
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A few minutes of daily review will help the sentences stay in your long-term memory.
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Now take those same sentences into your real life.
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If today's sentence is, I'm going to the market, say it before you leave home.
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If another sentence is, I'm a little busy right now, use it the next time someone calls you.
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The more often you connect your English practice with real situations, the faster your brain begins to think in English without effort.
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You'll also notice that some days feel easier than others.
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There will be mornings when the words come naturally.
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And there will be days when you forget simple sentences.
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Don't treat those difficult days as failure.
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Language learning is never a straight line.
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What matters is showing up again the next day and continuing your practice.
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Consistency always beats intensity.
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If you continue this routine for 30 days, you'll probably notice small but meaningful changes.
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You'll answer simple questions more quickly.
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You'll spend less time searching for words.
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Most importantly, you'll catch yourself thinking in English during ordinary moments of the day.
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Those small changes are signs that your brain is building a new habit.
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So as you continue working through all 99 sentences, don't measure your progress by how many difficult words you know.
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Measure it by how naturally you can use simple English in your everyday life.
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One sentence becomes two, two become ten.
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And before you realize it, English stops feeling like something you translate and starts feeling like something you truly understand and speak.
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We've covered everything you need to understand the method.
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Now all that's left is to put it into practice.
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At this point, don't worry about speaking fast or sounding perfect.
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Your only job is to become familiar with these 99 sentences
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until they feel as natural as the words you use in your own language.
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That doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen through steady practice.
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As you work through the sentences, don't compare yourself with other learners.
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Some people learn quickly because they've had more listening practice.
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others improve because they use English at work or school every day.
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Your journey is different and that's completely fine.
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The only comparison that matters is between the English you speak today and the English you spoke last week.
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If you can answer a little faster, remember a few more sentences or think in English for a few extra seconds, you're moving in the right direction.
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One habit that helps many learners is keeping English around them throughout the day.
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Change your phone language to English, if you're comfortable doing that.
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Read simple signs, product labels, or short messages in English whenever you see them.
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Listen carefully to everyday English conversations, even if you don't understand every word.
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Your brain learns from regular exposure, and every small interaction makes English feel more familiar.
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Another useful habit is to speak even when nobody is listening.
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While you're walking, cooking, cleaning, or sitting alone, describe what you're doing using the sentences you've learned.
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If you make a mistake, don't stop.
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Correct yourself and continue speaking.
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Real fluency isn't about never making mistakes.
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It's about continuing the conversation without letting mistakes stop you.
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As your confidence grows, you'll notice something interesting.
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You won't remember every sentence because you memorized it.
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You'll remember it because you've used it so many times that it has become part of your natural thinking.
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That's the real purpose of this method.
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These 99 sentences are not the final destination.
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They're the bridge that helps you move from translating every word to expressing your own ideas with confidence.
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So when we begin practicing the 99 sentences together, don't rush through them just to finish the list.
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Give each sentence your full attention.
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Say it clearly, imagine the situation, repeat it often, and use it whenever you have the chance.
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Those simple daily actions will do far more for your speaking than spending hours worrying about difficult grammar rules.
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Remember, fluent English isn't built by learning the most words.
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It's built by using the right words again and again until they become a natural part of your thinking.
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Keep practicing these 99 sentences with patience and consistency and little by little you'll discover that you're no longer translating.
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You'll simply be thinking and speaking in English.
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Master Natural English Thinking with 99 Daily Sentences
Ready to stop translating and start speaking English fluently? This lesson focuses on building the habit of thinking in English using 99 everyday sentences. You’ll practice connecting actions and thoughts directly to English, so responses feel automatic—no more pausing to translate. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to chat confidently, this method turns small, daily efforts into big progress.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Focus On
- Translate (to change words from one language to another)
- Fluently (speaking smoothly, without pauses)
- Automatic (done without thinking)
- Repetition (doing something over and over)
- Everyday (common, used in daily life)
Practice Tips for Success: Shadowing & Beyond
Shadowing—repeating sentences aloud as you hear them—is key to mastering this method. The video’s slow, clear tone makes it perfect for shadow speak practice. Start by pausing after each sentence, then repeat it immediately, matching the rhythm and intonation. As you get comfortable, try shadowing without pausing—this trains your brain to think and speak in real time. For extra practice, describe your surroundings using simple sentences (“This is my cup,” “The light is on”) or talk to yourself during chores (“I’m folding clothes,” “I’m washing dishes”). These small moments build the habit of thinking in English, making fluency feel easy. Remember: even one sentence a day strengthens your skills. Use this as your go-to shadowing site for consistent English speaking practice, and watch your confidence soar!
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.