Pratique du Shadowing: This is the new "3D Printer" emoji? - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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This is the new 3D printer emoji.
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Well, it could be if this official application gets accepted.
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Every year the mysterious Unicode consortium accepts suggestions for new emojis, and last year my submission was rejected, probably because it was too overly specific.
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So I decided to try again by stripping the concept down to its very basics.
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And this is what I came up with.
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I hate how other 3D printing icons use a 2D side view to represent something in three dimensions, or show a literal 3D printer that isn't really doing anything,
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so I fixed that with the squiggle.
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It completes the three-dimensional aspect of the cube, it makes the icon look dynamic as if something is actively happening, but it could also represent filament,
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welding, a laser, thread, or any other fabrication technique.
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And that's why I didn't actually call this the 3D printer emoji, I called it the fabricator, so it can represent anyone who's making anything, not just 3D printing.
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But I know you're all going to use it to mean 3D printing, So for the sake of this video,

Ever Wondered How Emojis Get Created? Let's Dive In!

The video takes us behind the scenes of emoji creation, following someone who’s trying to get a new "fabricator" emoji approved. It’s a relatable story about problem-solving—fixing what’s wrong with existing 3D printer icons and reimagining them to be more dynamic. Whether you’re into tech, design, or just curious about how emojis come to life, this dialogue is full of everyday English that feels natural and engaging.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Add to Your Toolkit

  • "gets accepted": Perfect for talking about proposals or ideas being approved (e.g., "I hope my project gets accepted by the team").
  • "stripping the concept down to its basics": A great way to describe simplifying something complex (e.g., "Let’s strip the plan down to its basics to make it easier").
  • "overly specific": Useful for saying something is too detailed (e.g., "The instructions were overly specific, so I got confused").
  • "for the sake of": Handy when explaining a temporary choice (e.g., "For the sake of time, let’s skip the details").
  • "completes the ... aspect": Great for describing how something finishes a design or idea (e.g., "Adding color completes the artistic aspect of the painting").

Your Shadowing Challenge: Sound Like a Native in Minutes

Shadowing is a proven technique to improve your speaking, and this video is the perfect practice tool. Here’s your task: Play the first 30 seconds of the video, pause, and repeat each sentence immediately after the speaker. Focus on matching their tone, speed, and stress—especially on phrases like "stripping the concept down" or "for the sake of this video." If you stumble, rewind and try again. For extra practice, use a shadowing site to record yourself and compare it to the original. Remember, shadowspeaks isn’t just about copying—it’s about training your mouth and brain to think in English. Ready to start? Hit play and let’s shadow speak your way to better fluency!

Learning English with videos like this makes practice fun and practical. So grab your headphones, and let’s turn this emoji story into a speaking win!

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.