シャドーイング練習: Improve Your English Speaking Fast With This One Technique - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Shadowing is one of the best ways to improve your speaking and pronunciation, but only if you do it right.
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In this video, I'll show you exactly how to shadow, no matter your level.
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Guys, you might think shadowing is just repeating words after a speaker, but it's actually much more than that.
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Now I'll walk you through everything step by step.
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What shadowing really is, why it works, the different types of shadowing, common mistakes in shadowing, and how to make it part of your daily English practice.
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So let's get started.
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So what is shadowing?
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Shadowing is active listening and speaking at the same time.
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You follow the shadow of the speaker's voice, rhythm, intonation, so English starts to feel automatic.
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For example, let me show you one way to do it with a TED Talk speech.
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I need to start by telling you a little bit about my social life.
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I need to start by telling you a little bit about my social life.
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Which I know may not seem relevant, but it is.
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Which I know may not seem relevant, but it is.
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See?
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So, why shadowing is so effective?
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Because it makes your brain work harder in a good way.
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You're not just listening quietly.
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You're listening and echoing the words out loud in real time.
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That means you can't just switch off or get lazy.
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Guys, this is really important to understand.
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If you want fast and effective improvement, you need to pay attention.
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Listening passively in the background won't do it.
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So if you stay focused and put in the effort, you can achieve more in less time.
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When you shadow, three things happen at once.
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First, you listen carefully.
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You hear the real sound of English, the rhythm, the stress, and the way words connect.
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Then you speak right away.
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Your mouth and tongue start to remember the movements, so speaking feels more natural.
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And if you're shy, it's a safe way to practice speaking out loud without pressure.
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I remember at university when I was learning foreign languages, we didn't have much speaking practice.
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I would come home, play an audiobook, I remember it was the picture of Dorian Gray, and read and listen along with the printed text.
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It immediately activated my speaking muscles and was an amazing practice that's so easy to integrate.
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10 minutes, twice a day, for example.
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This especially helped when I had no chance to speak with foreigners.
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And guys, when you shadow, you actually think in English.
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Yes, I'll definitely make a video on how to start thinking in English and whether it's even necessary,
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but this method really helps you to think in English and talk to yourself.
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There is no time to translate so your brain reacts faster.
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Of course, it doesn't happen overnight, but practice makes perfect.
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And of course, your pronunciation improves because you copy real speakers.
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This is obvious.
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Choose a speaker whose speech you can understand reasonably well and try to imitate their pronunciation.
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You can just pick one TED talk video and practice it for a week.
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Guys, no rush.
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The focus should be on quality, not speed.
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If you're a beginner, start simple.
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Don't worry about saying everything perfectly at first.
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Just repeat what you hear.
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Focus on the intonation, how the voice rises and falls, and recognizing the sounds of words.
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You can also try thumb twisters.
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That's how I started with my Chinese, not with grammar like most people think.
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Small tongue twisters, where's my mouth to work?
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It might sound like child rhymes, but for your English it's a big deal.
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Another great approach is to pick short videos, audiobooks or even your favorite songs and shadow line by line take your time
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and really listen before repeating even five minutes a day really makes a difference
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if you stick with it the key is consistency not long hours right now i'm listening to harry potter
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narrated by the amazing steven fry keep watching
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because next i'll show you exactly how i train shadowing with this
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and you'll practice along with me so at this stage
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if you're a beginner the goal is just to catch the rhythm
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so make sure you choose content that's easy for you trust
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me it's much better to master the basics with simple text
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here i'll do a couple of sentences from the audiobook all right he couldn't know
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that at this very moment people meeting in secret all over the country were holding up their glasses
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and saying in hushed voices to harry potter The boy who lived.
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After all this time, always.
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It gives me goosebumps.
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Now for higher levels.
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Once you've got the basics, it's time to level up.
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Focus on connected speech.
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This means how words naturally flow together in English.
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Here's what to pay attention to.
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Reduced forms, like gonna instead of going to.
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For example, I'm gonna grab some coffee.
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Then there is connected speech, where words kind of blend together.
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For example, next week sounds like next week.
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Other common shortcuts and blends are kind of, kinda.
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Could you, Could you?
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Go on?
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Go on.
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It's like adding a little sound.
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I'd practice this again and again.
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That's how you really start speaking like a native.
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Guys, I have a separate 20-minute video on how to speak fast and understand natives, so definitely check it out.
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After this stage choose content you enjoy tv shows vlogs podcasts
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when you enjoy what you shadow practice feels easier
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and your brain learns faster i personally love shadowing my favorite youtubers just pick what you love
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and take it to the next level
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and pay attention to the tricks i mentioned above all right moving on there are several ways to shadow
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and each trains slightly different skills the first is echo shadowing it means repeating immediately even
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if your speech is messy and slightly behind the speaker this builds speed
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and instinctive pronunciation that's exactly what i tried with the harry
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potter audiobook the second one is delayed shadowing listen first then repeat after a short pause this improves accuracy
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and understanding this is also what i showed in the example above listen pause repeat
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and the third is silent shadowing move your mouth as
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if you're speaking but don't make any sound this is my favorite
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because i do it most often on transport or walking
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when speaking out loud would be awkward i quietly move my lips
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and it really helps you might look weird
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but come on nobody cares the main thing is
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that you don't postpone practice and integrate it naturally into your life here is a practice exercise for you
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i'll say a sentence your task is to shadow it first do echo shadowing okay repeat immediately even
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if it's a little messy and here is the first sentence I'm gonna grab a coffee.
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Do you want to come with me?
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I'm gonna grab a coffee.
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Do you want to come with me?
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Too fast, huh?
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Not too fast.
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Alright, next sentence here.
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Do delay shadowing.
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Listen, pause, repeat.
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And here is the sentence.
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I just got back from the store and I found something really cool I want to show you.
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I just got back from the store and I found something really cool I want to show you.
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How did he do?
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Any homework is to pick a short clip, for example, from BBC Learning English.
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They have lots of great material for all levels.
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Practice shadowing for a few minutes, then share in the comments how it went.
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All right, what are some common mistakes in shadowing?
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The first one is going too fast, too soon.
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Many learners try to measure the speaker's speed immediately, but this only leads to mistakes and frustration.
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Guys, natives speak fast.
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That's because they're native speakers.
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Start slower.
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Going at half speed is fine.
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Focus on accuracy first.
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Make sure you pronounce every word clearly and follow the rhythm.
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And then gradually return to normal speed.
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And the second mistake is copying only the words, not the rhythm.
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Okay, it's easy to just repeat words and forget how the speaker actually says them.
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So don't just mimic vocabulary.
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Pay attention to sentence flow.
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Voice rises and falls.
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This makes your speech sound natural.
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Next mistake is practicing once and stopping.
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Some learners do shadowing once and think it's enough.
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But shadowing trains your brain and mouth repeatedly.
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Use loops of 5-10 seconds.
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And repeat many times, especially for reduced forms and connected sounds.
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And the last mistake is not recording yourself.
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Yes, it's hard to know what you're really saying if you only hear it in your head.
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So record yourself, then compare with the original speaker.
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Recording helps you notice mistakes you'd otherwise miss and track your progress.
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All right, finally, how to use shadowing in daily life.
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Shadowing works best when it's regular and consistent.
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Even five minutes a day is better than one hour once a week.
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Choose content you enjoy.
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TV shows, podcasts, movies, YouTube videos.
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The more you like it, the more likely you are to stick with it.
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So here is a challenge for you.
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Choose a 30-second clip you love.
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Shadow it every day for five minutes for one week.
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At the end, record yourself staying the same clip.
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You will be amazed at how much more fluent, confident and natural your English sounds.
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Guys, now you know what shadowing is, the different types and levels, common mistakes to avoid, and how to make it part of your daily practice.
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If you practice consistently, your fluency will grow faster than you expect.
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Don't just watch this video once.
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Come back, shadow with me again, and make it a habit.
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And that's it.
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Thank you guys for being in shadowing with me today.
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Don't forget to like, subscribe to my channel, and I'll see you in the next video!
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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「Improve Your English Speaking Fast With This One Technique」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：shadowing, practice, shadow, English, speaking。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が162文、単語が1665語あります。 音声の長さは12:07です。 話す速さは1分あたり約137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 |
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| rhythm 名詞 | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | リズム |
| audiobook 名詞 | /ˈɔdi.oʊbʊk/ | オーディオブック |
| pronunciation 名詞 | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | 発音, 読み |
| pause 名詞 | /pɔːz/ | 休止, 中断 |
| echo 名詞 | /ˈɛk.oʊ/ | 反響, こだま |
| potter 名詞 | /ˈpɑtɚ/ | 陶工 |
| intonation 名詞 | /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ | イントネーション, 抑揚 |
| learner 名詞 | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | 学習者 |
| beginner 名詞 | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | ビギナー, 新参 |
| messy 形容詞 | /ˈmɛsi/ | 乱雑な, きたない |
| blend 動詞 | /blɛnd/ | 混ぜる |
| quietly 副詞 | /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ | 静かに |
| podcast 名詞 | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | ポッドキャスト |
| accuracy 名詞 | /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ | 正確性, 正確さ |
| fluency 名詞 | /ˈfluːənsi/ | 流暢 |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 意味 |
|---|---|
| come back 動詞 | 戻る, 帰る |
| switch off 動詞 | 消す, 切る |
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 not just listening quietly.
- If you're a beginner, start simple.
- Small tongue twisters, where's my mouth to work?
- For example, I'm gonna grab some coffee.
- Do you want to come with me?
注意したい発音
話し手はI'll, you're, don'tなど、短縮形や弱形を39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: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, thumb /ˈθʌm/
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, shortcut /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/, frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
- 長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: audiobook /ˈɔdi.oʊbʊk/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
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。rhythm, audiobook, pronunciation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。