シャドーイング練習: Alphablocks S01E04 | HD | Full Episode | Series 1 Episode 4 - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Alphablocks S01E04”. This video has 44 sentences and 269 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:58. The speaker talks slowly, about 91 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 70% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 44 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
8 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| slide noun | /ˈslaɪ̯d/ | An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again. |
| magical adjective | /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ | Of, relating to, or by means of magic. |
| harmony noun | /ˈhɑ̟ɹ.mə.ni/ | Agreement or accord. |
| vowel noun | /ˈvaʊ.əl/ | A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable. |
| alakazam | /ˌæl.ə.kəˈzæm/ | A magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam. |
| laugh verb | /læf/ | To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get together verb | To meet, to gather together, to congregate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Why are you here?
- Why can't I be more like you?
- I just don't know what to do.
- Am I trying to be something or not?
- What did you say?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like slide, magical, harmony.
シャドーイングとは?英語上達に効果的な理由
シャドーイング(Shadowing)は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的:ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影(shadow)」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。












