Pratique du Shadowing: TIME for Kids Reporter Asks Astronaut Anne McClain for Advice for Kids - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hi, I'm Miguel, a TFK Kid Reporter.
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And my question for you, Anne, is I'm really interested in astronauts and space.
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So what advice would you have for kids like me?
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And what role do you think young people should play for the future of space exploration?
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Well, that's a great question, Miguel, because when I was your age, and actually even earlier, I was about three years old
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when I looked up to the stars and I decided that I wanted to be an astronaut.
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And that's when I first told my parents.
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So just the fact that you're enthusiastic about it, that is actually the first start because all of the future astronauts are doing exactly what you're doing every day.
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They're getting up, they're going to school, they're learning what they can, they're taking lots of different subjects, and so what you're doing right now is actually exactly what you should be doing to come
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and be part of space flight.
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Now for anybody that wants to come and be an astronaut
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or to do any of the many many many different jobs that we have at NASA, the biggest thing is to figure out what you're passionate about and what you love doing
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and do that because if you're passionate about something you're going to be better at it
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because all of what we do it takes
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so much more work than i ever anticipated when i looked up
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and thought i want to be an astronaut i didn't even see half of the work
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that it was going to take to get here evenings
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and weekends and not going out with my friends
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when i wanted to and canceling trips
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and just focusing on my work that's what it takes
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but that's worth it if what you're doing is is something
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that you love and that you're passionate about and that brings you joy.
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Because the other part is that, you know, there's so many different jobs at NASA, like I said, not just within the astronaut corps, you know, within the astronaut office, we have, we have doctors,
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we have scientists, we have geologists, we have pilots, we have people that are not pilots, we have scuba divers, we have submariners,
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we have all sorts of different ways that you can become an astronaut.
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However, we also have a ton of people that work at NASA, and they get to work with space exploration every single day, and they're not engineers and scientists.
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We have educators that go out and they tell the story.
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We have media and public relations people that tell the story and do the interviews and make the videos.
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And these guys are the same people that they also get on helicopters
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and they fly over to Kazakhstan and down to Florida and they see launches and landings, but they tell the story.
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And so whatever your passion is, you can be part of this if you'd like to.
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So, but my biggest thing is to not give up.
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Do not give up.
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I run into a lot adults
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that say you know I wanted to be an astronaut but
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but they say but but I stopped but I decided not to
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but I decided not to major in engineering
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but I decided it was going to be too hard
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but I decided to go do something else
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and what I realized was most adults stopped pursuing it themselves nobody came
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and said hey you're not good enough most people gave up themselves
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and so what I want you to think about is keep making the decisions that move you onto that path
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because somebody sitting in your classroom today is going to be an astronaut
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or a classroom just like yours is going to be an astronaut there's the same with the president
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and the doctors and the lawyers
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and the professional sports players they're all sitting in school right now
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so it's those people that stay focused on their mission
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and keep making those decisions about doing things that they're passionate about
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that are the ones that end up uh where i am
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and where other successful people are so good luck and don't give up

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by shadowing the inspiring advice given by astronaut Anne McClain in her interview with kid reporter Miguel. By engaging with this content, you will improve your pronunciation and fluency while learning about the path to becoming an astronaut and the importance of pursuing your passions. This practice is especially useful for those interested in space exploration and science careers. You can learn English with YouTube by listening closely to the dialogue and repeating after the speaker, which is a fantastic way to enhance your language skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Astronaut - A person who travels into space.
  • Passionate - Having a strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
  • Career - A profession or occupation that someone pursues for a significant period of their life.
  • Determination - The quality of being determined to do or achieve something.
  • NASA - The United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.
  • Opportunities - Favorable circumstances that present the possibility of advancement or progress.
  • Enthusiastic - Showing intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
  • Motivation - The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation through shadowing, try the following techniques while watching the video of Anne McClain:

  • Slow it Down: If the pace is too fast, use the playback speed settings on YouTube to slow the video down slightly. This will help you catch the nuances of pronunciation.
  • Shadow Speech: Practice shadow speech by listening to a segment and immediately repeating it aloud. Focus on mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speaker.
  • Short Segments: Break the video into smaller clips. Tackle one sentence or phrase at a time, which allows for focused practice.
  • Recording: Use a recording device or an app to record your voice while shadowing. This helps you listen back and self-assess your pronunciation.
  • Daily Practice: Dedicate a few minutes each day to practice your shadowspeak. Consistency is key to improving your skills.
  • Engagement: React emotionally to the content as you speak—express enthusiasm or determination as Anne does, which can make your practice sessions more enjoyable.

By incorporating these strategies into your routine on any shadowing site, you'll see noticeable improvements in your English speaking abilities. Good luck in your journey to improve English pronunciation and become more fluent!

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.