Pratique du Shadowing: UNIT 2 – READING 1 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Max and Mandy's Adventure This is Max and Mandy.
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Look at our plane!
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We're going around the world!
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says Mandy.
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Where are we? asks Max.
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It's the Sahara Desert in Africa.
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Do you have our camera?
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asks Mandy.
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Yes, here you are.
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Thank you.
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Look at those animals.
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Their legs are long.
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Their heads are big.
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They have one big hump," says Mandy.
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They're...
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Now they're in the mountains in China.
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I can see an animal," says Max.
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Its head is big.
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Its body is big.
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It's black and white.
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It's a...
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They're in South America.
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Look at the Amazon River.
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What's that? asks Mandy.
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Its head is big.
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Its body is long.
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Its legs are short.
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It has a lot of teeth.
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It's a...
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Let's go, says Mac.
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Is this the Atlantic Ocean?
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Asks Mandy.
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Yes.
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Look at those animals.
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Their bodies are very big, says Max.
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Do they have legs?
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No. They're...
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Africa again.
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The savannah.
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I can see a big cat, says Mandy.
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Its head is small.
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Its tail is long.
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It's running very fast.
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It's a...
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That was a wonderful trip, says Max.
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Can I see our pictures, please?

Max and Mandy’s Global Adventure: A Fun Way to Learn English

Imagine jetting around the world with Max and Mandy, spotting camels in the Sahara, pandas in Chinese mountains, and sharks in the Atlantic Ocean. The video’s dialogue brings this exciting journey to life, making it the perfect tool to learn English with videos. It’s full of simple, real-life questions and descriptions that mirror how we talk about places, animals, and experiences—so you can practice using English in situations you might actually encounter!

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Remember

Every conversation has “chunks” of words that native speakers use without thinking. Here are 5 to add to your toolkit:

  • “Look at [noun]!” – Great for pointing out interesting things (e.g., “Look at those animals!”)
  • “Do you have [noun]?” – A common way to ask for something (e.g., “Do you have our camera?”)
  • “Its [body part] is [adjective]” – Perfect for describing animals (e.g., “Its tail is long”)
  • “We’re going around the world!” – Expresses a big, exciting plan
  • “That was a wonderful trip” – A natural way to end a story about an adventure

Memorizing these chunks will make your English sound more fluent and natural!

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like Max and Mandy

Ready to improve English pronunciation and fluency? Try the shadowing technique—a proven method where you repeat phrases right after the speaker. Here’s how: Play the video, pause after each line (like Mandy’s “We’re going around the world!”), and repeat it out loud, copying the tone, speed, and stress. Focus on matching the rhythm—this helps train your mouth and brain to speak English more naturally. For extra practice, use a shadowing app or even just your phone to record yourself and compare it to the video. Don’t worry if it feels tricky at first—every time you shadowspeak, you’re building muscle memory for real conversation. Start with 2 minutes a day, and you’ll notice a difference in no time!

So grab your device, hit play, and let Max and Mandy’s adventure be your guide to better English. You’ve got this!

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.

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