シャドーイング練習: English Podcast - Is Online Shopping Good or Bad for You? | 🎧 Level Beginner - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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English on the Go it,
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but have you ever thought about whether online shopping is good or bad for you?
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We'll explore both sides of the issue and help you think about your own shopping habits.
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Joining us today are two friends,
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Lisa and Clem, who are discussing the pros and cons of online shopping.
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Let's listen in on their conversation.
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Before we jump into the conversation, think about these questions.
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1. Do you prefer shopping online or in physical stores?
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2. What are some benefits and disadvantages of online shopping?
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3. How has online shopping changed the way we buy things?
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Hey Ben, have you noticed how much online shopping has become a part of our lives?
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Absolutely.
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It's so convenient.
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You can buy anything from clothes to groceries with just a click.
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Yeah, it saves a lot of time.
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You don't have to leave your house,
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and everything gets delivered right to your door.
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That's true, but don't you think there are some downsides too?
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I mean, sometimes it's hard to know if what you're buying is really good quality.
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You're right.
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Pictures online don't always match the actual product.
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Plus, returning things can be such a hassle.
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Exactly.
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And I've noticed that I tend to buy more when I shop online,
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especially because it's so easy.
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I sometimes end up buying things I don't really need.
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Oh, me too.
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I get tempted by all the sales and discounts,
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and before I know it,
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I've spent way more than I planned.
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Another thing is that online shopping isn't great for local businesses.
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It's tough for small shops to compete with big online stores.
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That's a good point.
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I try to support local stores when I can,
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but it's hard to resist the convenience of shopping online.
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Yeah.
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But I guess online shopping isn't all bad.
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It's great for people who live far from big cities or have busy schedules.
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Definitely.
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And sometimes you can find unique items online that you wouldn't be able to get in stores.
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At the end of the day,
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I think it's all about balance.
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Online shopping is great when used wisely,
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but it's important to think about what and why we're buying.
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Agreed.
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Being mindful of our spending and supporting local shops when possible is key.
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Let's take a moment to go over some of the vocabulary from the conversation.
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1. Convenient.
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It means something that is easy and saves time.
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For example, shopping online is convenient because you don't need to go to the store.
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2. Hassle.
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It refers to something that is difficult or causes trouble.
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For example, returning things online can be a hassle.
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3. Tempted.
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It means feeling the desire to do something,
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especially something you shouldn't do.
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For example, I was tempted to buy more because of the sale.
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Support.
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It means to help or give assistance to someone or something.
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For example, I try to support local businesses by shopping at small stores.
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Five, mindful, it means to be aware or conscious of something.
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For example, we should be mindful of our spending when shopping online.
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Now, listen to the conversation again,
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and this time try to identify these words as you listen.
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Hey Ben, have you noticed how much online shopping has become a part of our lives?
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Absolutely, it's so convenient.
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You can buy anything from clothes to groceries with just a click.
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Yeah, it saves a lot of time.
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You don't have to leave your house and everything gets delivered right to your door.
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That's true, but don't you think there are some downsides too?
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I mean, sometimes it's hard to know if what you're buying is really good quality.
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You're right.
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Pictures online don't always match the actual product.
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Plus returning things can be such a hassle.
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Exactly.
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And I've noticed that I tend to buy more when I shop online,
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especially because it's so easy.
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I sometimes end up buying things I don't really need.
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Oh, me too.
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I get tempted by all the sales and discounts.
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And before I know it,
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I've spent way more than I planned.
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Another thing is that online shopping isn't great for local businesses.
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It's tough for small shops to compete with big online stores.
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That's a good point.
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I try to support local stores when I can,
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but it's hard to resist the convenience of shopping online.
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Yeah.
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But I guess online shopping isn't all bad.
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It's great for people who live far from big cities or have busy schedules.
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Definitely.
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And sometimes you can find unique items online that you wouldn't be able to get in stores.
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At the end of the day,
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I think it's all about balance.
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Online shopping is great when used wisely,
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but it's important to think about what and why we're buying.
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Agreed.
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Being mindful of our spending and supporting local shops when possible is key.
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Let's think about the conversation.
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Here are some questions to check your understanding.
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1. Why does Lisa say online shopping is convenient?
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2. What problem does Clem mention about online shopping?
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3. How does Lisa feel about online sales and discounts?
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4. What does Clem say about supporting local businesses?
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5. What is the main point they both agree on about online shopping?
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with our latest episodes.
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Now, think about how online shopping affects your life.
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Here are some questions to help you reflect.
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One, how often do you shop online?
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Two, do you think online shopping is better or worse than shopping in stores?
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Three, how can you be more mindful of your online shopping habits?
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That's it for today's episode of English on the Go.
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I hope you found the conversation helpful.
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Don't forget, we've prepared a special free PDF for this episode,
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full of useful tips and vocabulary to help you learn more.
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Make sure to check it out.
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See you next time, and keep practicing your English.
このレッスンについて
このレッスンでは、オンラインショッピングの利点と欠点について考えます。リスニングを通して友達の会話に耳を傾けながら、英語の発音を良くするための重要なポイントや語彙を学ぶことができます。オンラインショッピングが私たちの生活に与える影響について考え、自分自身の買い物習慣を反省する良い機会です。
重要な語彙とフレーズ
- 便利な (convenient): 時間を節約できるやり方。
- 配達 (delivery): 商品が自宅に届くこと。
- 品質 (quality): 商品の良さや状態。
- 返品 (return): 購入した商品を返すこと。
- 誘惑 (tempt): 購入を促すような状況。
- 地元企業 (local businesses): 小規模のお店など、地域に根ざした商業。
- バランス (balance): 物事を均等に保つこと。
練習のヒント
この動画のスピードやトーンに合わせて英語シャドーイングを行うと、英語スピーキング練習に役立ちます。会話を聴きながら、同じように発音し声に出して練習することで、徐々に発音が改善されます。特に、スピーカーの話すスピードが初心者向けに設定されているため、模倣しやすいです。以下のポイントを心がけてみてください:
- 注意深く聴くこと: 各単語の発音だけでなく、リズムやイントネーションにも意識を向けましょう。
- 繰り返すこと: 短いフレーズや文を何度もリピートすることで、記憶に定着しやすくなります。
- 録音して確認: 自分の声を録音し、ネイティブスピーカーと比べてみることで改善点が見えます。
この練習を繰り返すことで、英語の発音を良くするだけでなく、より自信を持って会話ができるようになります。IELTS スピーキング対策としても非常に効果的ですので、ぜひ取り組んでみてください。
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。