シャドーイング練習: Chinese Study Methods📚✅ | Become More Disciplined⏰❕|Dear me💌 - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Have you ever watched those study vlogs from China?
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And wondered, how are they studying for so long?
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How are they so disciplined?
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Well, one reason is that many students in China prepare for highly competitive exams like the Gaokao,
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one of the most demanding university entrance exams in the world.
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So, over the years, they've developed study habits that help them learn more efficiently.
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And no, before anyone says it, I'm not saying every Chinese student studies like this.
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Obviously, everyone has different study styles.
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But there are a few study habits that are really popular among many Chinese students.
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And honestly, I think the rest of us could learn a lot from them.
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These aren't magical tricks.
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They won't suddenly make you a straight-A student overnight.
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But if you stay consistent, they can definitely help you study smarter instead of just studying longer.
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So today, I'm sharing some Chinese-inspired study habits that you can actually start using, starting today.
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Let's get into it!
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The first habit is called 于西, which simply means previewing your lesson before class.
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Now before you click away and say, yeah, I've heard this a hundred times, hear me out.
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Most of us open a chapter for the first time when the teacher starts explaining it.
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So our brain is trying to understand everything at once.
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The new topic, the new words, the new formulas, everything.
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But with 于试, you're not trying to memorize anything.
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You're just getting familiar with it.
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Spend about 10 or 15 minutes before class.
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Read the headings.
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Look at the diagrams.
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Notice the important words.
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That's it.
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When your teacher explains the lesson later, your brain is like, oh, I've seen this before.
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And because the information already feels familiar, it's much easier to understand and remember.
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You don't have to spend an hour doing this.
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Even a quick preview can make a huge difference.
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It's such a small habit, but over time, it saves you a lot more study time than you think.
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The second habit is called fuxi, which means reviewing what you learned.
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And I know what some of you are thinking.
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I'll review it before the exam.
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That's exactly what most of us do.
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We learn something today, close the notebook, and don't look at it again until exam week.
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Then we wonder why we can't remember anything.
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Instead, many students make it a habit to review the lesson on the same day.
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Not for two hours, not even for one hour.
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Sometimes, just 10 or 15 minutes is enough.
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Go through your notes.
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Try to explain the topic in your own words.
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See if there's anything you already forgot.
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Because it's much easier to remember something when you review it while it's still fresh, instead of trying to relearn everything a month later.
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Think of it like watering a plant.
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If you water it a little every day, it grows.
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If you ignore it for weeks and suddenly pour a bucket of water on it, it's not going to help much.
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Your brain works the same way.
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A little review today can save you hours of revision before your exams.
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The third habit is probably my favorite.
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It's called 错题本, which literally means a mistake notebook.
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Now tell me honestly, what do you usually do after getting a question wrong?
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Most people just look at the correct answer, say, oh, I get it now, and move on.
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But then, a few weeks later, the exact same question shows up again, and somehow, you get it wrong again.
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That's because understanding your mistake once isn't the same as remembering it.
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With a kuo ti bian, every time you make a mistake, you write it down.
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Not every single question, just the ones you actually struggled with.
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Write the question, why you got it wrong, and what the correct way of thinking is.
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Over time, that notebook becomes a collection of your weak points.
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Instead of revising 200 questions before an exam, you can go through the questions you've already proven you find difficult.
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And honestly, that's a much smarter use of your time.
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Because improving isn't about getting more questions right.
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It's about getting the same mistakes wrong fewer times.
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That's where real progress happens.
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The next habit is called 担心, which means practice.
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And this is where I think a lot of us accidentally waste time.
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We'll read the same page, highlight the same sentence, rewrite the same notes, and somehow convince ourselves we've studied.
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But then, someone asks us a question about the topic, and suddenly, our brain goes completely blank.
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Because reading something isn't the same as knowing it.
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Instead of spending another hour staring at your notes, close the notebook.
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Now ask yourself, can I explain this without looking?
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Or better yet, solve a few questions.
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Because that's when you find out what you actually know and what you only thought you knew.
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I know practicing questions isn't as satisfying as making pretty notes.
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Trust me, I love aesthetic notes too.
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But exams don't ask, did you highlight this in five different colors?
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They ask, can you apply what you learned?
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And that's exactly what practice trains your brain to do.
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So the next time you're studying, don't just read more.
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Challenge yourself more.
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You might be surprised by how much faster you improve.
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The next habit is called 自律, which means self-discipline.
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And honestly, this is probably the biggest difference.
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A lot of us wait until we feel like studying.
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We tell ourselves, I'll start after dinner.
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I'll start at 7.
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I'll start on Monday.
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I'll start when I feel motivated.
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But here's the problem.
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Motivation is unreliable.
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Some days you'll have it.
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Most days you won't.
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That's why discipline matters so much.
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Discipline is studying even when the mood isn't there.
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It doesn't mean forcing yourself to study for 10 hours straight.
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It means keeping the promise you made to yourself.
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Maybe today's goal is just 30 minutes.
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Great!
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Do those 30 minutes.
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Because every time you keep that promise, you're teaching your brain that your goals actually matter.
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And over time, showing up consistently becomes a habit.
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Not because you're suddenly more motivated, but because it's simply what you do.
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That's the power of discipline.
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It doesn't make studying easier, it makes studying happen.
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The next habit is called 坚持, which means consistency.
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And I think this is something a lot of students misunderstand.
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Some people think studying for 12 hours on Sunday and then not touching a book for the next five days is productive.
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It feels productive.
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But your brain doesn't really learn that way.
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Think about learning a language.
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You wouldn't practice for 10 hours once a month and expect to become fluent.
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You'd practice a little every day.
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Studying works the same way.
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Even one focused hour every day is usually more effective than one exhausting study marathon.
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Because every time you come back to the material, you're strengthening what you've already learned instead of starting from scratch.
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And here's something I want you to remember.
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Don't compare your study hours with someone else's.
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Some people need three hours.
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Some need six.
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Some need one.
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The goal isn't to study the longest.
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The goal is to study consistently.
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Because, in the end, it's not the person who studies the hardest for one day that wins.
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It's the person who keeps showing up, day after day, even when it's boring.
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That's what consistency really looks like.
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The last habit isn't actually about studying.
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It's about protecting your focus.
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Have you noticed something?
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The moment you sit down to study, suddenly you remember you need water.
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Then you need a snack.
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Then you check one notification.
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Then someone sends you a meme.
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Then you're on social media, and somehow, you're watching a video about penguins living in Antarctica.
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Your brain isn't bad at focusing.
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It's just surrounded by distractions.
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That's why many students create a study environment where there's almost nothing competing for their attention.
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A clean desk.
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Only the books they need.
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Their phone kept out of reach, or even in another room.
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Not because having a perfect desk magically makes you smarter, but because every distraction steals a little bit of your attention.
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And once your focus is broken, it takes time to get it back.
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So, before your next study session, don't just prepare your notes, prepare your environment too.
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Sometimes the easiest way to study better is to make distractions harder to reach.
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At the end of the day, there isn't one perfect way to study.
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The goal isn't to copy someone else's routine, it's to find what works for you.
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So if even one of these habits makes studying a little easier, I'd say this video was worth it.
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If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments.
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What's one study habit that has actually helped you?
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I'd love to read your answers.
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Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you in the next video.
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Bye!
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このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント
このB1レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Chinese Study Methods📚✅」を教材にしています。 繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです：study, habit, studying, hour, brain。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が152文、単語が1500語あります。 音声の長さは10:29です。 話す速さは1分あたり約143語で安定しており、シャドーイングしやすいペースです。 単語の85%は英語の頻出3,000語に含まれます。残りは練習の前に確認しておきましょう。
この動画の重要語彙
動画の中で特に難しい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| habit 名詞 | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | 習慣 |
| discipline 名詞 | /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ | 規律 |
| notebook 名詞 | /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ | 帳面, ノート |
| distraction 名詞 | /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/ | 逆上 |
| examination 名詞 | /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | 診察, 検査 |
| motivate 動詞 | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | 動機を与える |
| preview 名詞 | /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ | 試写会 |
| highlight 動詞 | /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ | ハイライト |
| productive 形容詞 | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | 生産的 |
| memorize 動詞 | /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/ | 記憶する, 覚える |
| misunderstand 動詞 | /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ | 勘違いする, 誤解する |
| revise 動詞 | /ɹɪˈvaɪz/ | 改正する, 改める |
| rewrite 動詞 | /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ | 書き直す |
| fluent 形容詞 | /ˈfluənt/ | ぺらぺら, 流暢な |
| penguin 名詞 | /ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/ | ペンギン, 人鳥 |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 意味 |
|---|---|
| show up 動詞 | 現れる |
| find out 動詞 | 見出す, 調べる |
繰り返し練習したい文
動画に出てくる短く完結した文です。日常会話でそのまま使えます。
- You're just getting familiar with it.
- You don't have to spend an hour doing this.
- I'll review it before the exam.
- They ask, can you apply what you learned?
- What's one study habit that has actually helped you?
この動画の文法
話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。
| 文型 | 動画での表現 |
|---|---|
| 現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係している | they've developed · I've heard · I've seen |
| 受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てる | is called · is broken |
| 関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加える | fuxi, which means · person who studies · person who keeps |
| 最上級 the -est / the most … — グループの中で一番 | the most demanding · the biggest · the longest |
注意したい発音
話し手はisn't, you're, don'tなど、短縮形や弱形を52回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。
- 「th」の音: aesthetic /ɛsˈθɛ.tɪk/, strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/, marathon /ˈmæɹəθən/
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, revision /ɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/
- 長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/, consistently /kənˈsɪstəntli/, misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/, unreliable /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
日本語話者が苦手な音：
- /r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: relearn /ɹiːˈləːn/, unreliable /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
- /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/, productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/, revise /ɹɪˈvaɪz/, revision /ɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/
- /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: fluent /ˈfluənt/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/, fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/
この動画での練習方法
- まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
- 通常の速度で一文ずつシャドーイングし、話し手のリズムに合うまで繰り返します。
- 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。habit, discipline, notebookなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。
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。