Pratique du Shadowing: Unit 15 Animal Forecasters - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Unit 15 Animal Forecasters Do you think animals can predict the weather or other natural events?
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Farmers living in the countryside think so.
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For hundreds of years they have observed animals and noticed many things about the way animals act.
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For example, some farmers believe that if they see swans flying into the wind, a hurricane is coming.
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or when cows lie down, a rainstorm is coming.
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There are many traditional stories connecting animals and natural events.
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Some scientists are taking another look at animals to see if there is any truth behind these stories and beliefs.
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They have found some surprising things.
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Kiyoshi Shimamura is a Japanese earthquake researcher.
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He noticed an increase in dog bites a short time before earthquakes hit.
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Then he did an investigation of 12 public health centers in Kobe, Japan.
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These health centers treated people after a big earthquake.
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Shimamura noticed that the month before the big earthquake, treatment for animal bites had increased.
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In fact, aggressive behavior in dogs, such as biting and barking loudly, jumped 60%.
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Other animals changed their behavior before an earthquake as well.
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For example, fish in ponds
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or lakes begin swimming together in large groups only in the middle of the water and not near the edges.
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Also, birds may fly away from their nests for many days, leaving their eggs unprotected.
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These behaviors suggest that animals may be able to predict natural events, such as earthquakes, better than people.
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listening cat predictions listen to the dialogue check true or false for each sentence
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my cat is sneezing i think it will rain tomorrow why do you think
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so jamie there is not even one cloud in the sky well my grandmother told me
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that cats can predict the weather she was from scotland and many Scots believe that if a cat sneezes, it will rain soon.
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Really?
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What else did she say?
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Well, she said that the English people had a little rhyme.
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If a cat washes her face over her ear, the weather will be fine and clear.
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So, only people from Europe believe cats can predict the weather?
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I don't think so.
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My friend, who is American, says that some people in his country believe that if a cat eats grass, it will rain.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore the fascinating concept of how animals are believed to predict weather and natural events. Through the transcript of "Unit 15 Animal Forecasters," you will practice listening comprehension while learning about traditional beliefs associated with animal behavior. This lesson provides an engaging way to enhance your English vocabulary and improve your speaking skills by discussing how humans interpret animal actions, such as sneezing cats or flying swans, as indicators of weather changes.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Predict - To say what will happen in the future based on information or experience.
  • Hurricane - A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
  • Behavior - The way animals or people act in different situations.
  • Earthquake - A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.
  • Aggressive - Ready to attack or confront; hostile.
  • Wash face - An action some animals do that is related to weather predictions.
  • Rumor - A story or piece of information that may not be true.
  • Traditional stories - Tales passed down through generations that often explain natural phenomena.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this lesson, consider using a shadowing app to practice your listening and pronunciation skills. The dialogue speed in this video is moderate, making it ideal for shadowing. As you listen to the transcript, pause the video at key phrases and repeat them aloud. This will help you improve English pronunciation and enhance your intonation.

When engaging in shadow speech, focus on matching the tone and rhythm of the speakers. Try to mimic their emotions as they discuss the intriguing relationship between animal behaviors and weather predictions. This technique will not only aid in your grasp of vocabulary but will also make your speaking sound more natural.

To further enhance your learning experience, consider discussing what you hear with a study partner. Share your thoughts on whether you believe animals can truly predict natural events. By integrating conversation into your practice, you can learn English with YouTube content effectively, using real-life scenarios to bolster your confidence and fluency. Remember that consistent practice leads to improvement!

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.