Pratique du Shadowing: What are you doing? Easy English Conversations 💬 Episode 6 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Easy English Conversations What are you doing?
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Hello, Bully.
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Hi, Tim.
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What are you doing?
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I'm exercising.
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Hi, Sian.
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Hi, Bully.
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What are you doing?
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I'm eating breakfast.
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Hi, Georgie.
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Hi Sian!
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What are you doing?
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I'm going to work.
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What are you doing Tim?
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I'm cooking.
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What are you doing now Billy?
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I'm reading a book.
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What are you doing Sian?
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I'm snowboarding.
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What are you doing Georgie?
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I'm studying Spanish.
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What are you doing?
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I'm studying English.
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What are you doing now?
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I'm reading a book.
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Great!
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Learn what we like and don't like in the next video.
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Hmm.
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What is Tim doing?
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He's watching TV.
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What is Uli doing?
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He's playing video games.
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What is Georgie doing?
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She's sleeping.
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What's Sean doing?
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She's listening to music.
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What are you doing?
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I'm watching TV.
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What's Tim doing?
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He's cooking.
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Well done!
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What is Georgie doing?
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She's eating lunch.
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That's right!
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What is Tim doing now?
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Write a comment.
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And see you in the next video!
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Bye!
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson

In this video episode titled "What are you doing?" learners will engage in practical English conversations that focus on everyday activities. This lesson aims to enhance your English speaking practice by utilizing common phrases related to daily routines and hobbies. You will practice asking and answering questions such as "What are you doing?" and learn how to talk about various activities, including exercising, cooking, and studying. The grammar pattern used in this video is centered around the present continuous tense, which is essential for discussing actions happening now. By the end of this lesson, you will gain confidence in speaking about yourself and others, setting a solid foundation for further English fluency and effective communication in social contexts.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • What are you doing? - A common inquiry to find out what someone is currently engaged in.
  • I’m exercising. - A statement indicating that the speaker is involved in physical activity, important for discussing health and fitness.
  • I’m eating breakfast. - This phrase can be used to talk about meals and daily schedules.
  • I’m going to work. - A practical expression for commuting to one’s job, relevant in work-related discussions.
  • I’m cooking. - Useful for conversations about preparing food, a common activity discussed in English-speaking contexts.
  • I’m reading a book. - A way to convey what you are doing for leisure or study, enhancing topics related to entertainment.
  • I’m snowboarding. - This phrase introduces vocabulary related to sports and hobbies, perfect for discussing interests.
  • I’m studying Spanish. - An example showing how to express ongoing educational activities, beneficial for language learners.

Practice Tips for This Video

To maximize your learning experience with this episode, consider using the shadowing technique. This involves listening closely and repeating what you hear immediately after. As you practice, pay attention to the speaking speed of the speakers in the video—they communicate at a natural, conversational pace, which is ideal for pronunciation practice.

Focus on the intonation and rhythm of their dialogues, particularly how they articulate phrases like "What are you doing?" to enhance your comprehension and speaking clarity. Since the topics discussed are everyday activities, they are relatively easy to grasp. If you find certain phrases challenging, don’t hesitate to pause the video and repeat them multiple times to improve your English fluency.

Additionally, try to engage with the content beyond mere repetition. After shadowing, take a moment to write down your answers to the questions posed in the video, as this will further reinforce your understanding and usage of the present continuous tense in various contexts. This practice is invaluable, especially if you're preparing for exams like the IELTS, where speaking clarity and accuracy are key.

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.

Comment pratiquer efficacement sur ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choisissez votre vidéo : Choisissez une vidéo YouTube avec un anglais clair et naturel. Les TED Talks, BBC News, scènes de films, podcasts sont parfaits. Collez l'URL dans la barre de recherche.
  2. Écoutez d'abord, comprenez le contexte : La première fois, gardez la vitesse à 1x et écoutez simplement. Ne répétez pas encore. Concentrez-vous sur la compréhension du sens.
  3. Configurez le mode Shadowing :
    • Mode d'attente : Choisissez +3s ou +5s — après chaque phrase, la vidéo se met automatiquement en pause pour que vous puissiez répéter.
    • Sync sous-titres : Les sous-titres YouTube peuvent parfois être décalés. Utilisez ±100ms pour les aligner.
  4. Faites du Shadowing à voix haute (la pratique essentielle) : Dès qu'une phrase est jouée — ou pendant la pause — répétez-la à voix haute, clairement et avec confiance. Imitez le rythme, les accents et l'intonation du locuteur.
  5. Augmentez le défi : Une fois à l'aise avec un passage, augmentez la vitesse à <code>1.25x</code> ou <code>1.5x</code>. Pratiquez 15 à 30 minutes par jour pour des résultats visibles en quelques semaines.

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