シャドーイング練習: June 29, 2026 - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

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And welcome back to SOFIA English Podcast.
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We're very happy you're here with us today.
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I'm Leo.
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And I'm Tina.
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And today's topic is very practical.
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We're talking about how to talk about your priorities in English.
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This topic is useful because everyone has priorities.
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We talk about priorities at work, at school, at home, and even with friends.
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You may need to say what matters most, explain why something is important, or tell someone you don't have time for everything.
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Yes, and sometimes people ask questions like, "What's your main goal right now?" or "What do you need to focus on first?" If you know how to answer,
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your English sounds more clear and natural.
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So, if you enjoy this lesson, please like this video and subscribe to our channel.
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And don't forget to click the bell so you can join us every time we post a new lesson.
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All right, let's get started.
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Hi Leo, how are you today?
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I'm good, but a little tired.
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I stayed up too late last night.
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Oh no, what happened?
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I told myself I'm just going to watch one short video.
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Then suddenly it's midnight and I'm watching a man build a tiny house in the forest.
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That sounds very specific.
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It is.
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And now I know too much about wooden roofs.
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Well, at least you learned something.
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True.
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What about you?
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How are you today?
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I'm feeling good.
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I'm feeling calm today because I had a productive morning.
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I woke up early, made tea, answered emails, and planned my week.
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Ah, yes, that sounds like a very Tina morning.
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Is that a compliment?
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Yes, it means organized, responsible, and a little bit scary.
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Scary?
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In a good way.
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If I see your to -do list, I want to fix my whole life.
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That's funny.
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So what did you do this weekend, besides learning about tiny houses?
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On Saturday, I met my cousin for lunch, then I tried to clean my apartment.
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I say tried because I spent 20 minutes cleaning and 40 minutes looking at old photos.
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That is very relatable.
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Did you finish cleaning?
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Half.
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My living room looks great.
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My bedroom looks like a mystery.
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A mystery?
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Yes.
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Nobody knows what's under that chair.
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I'm not going to ask.
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My weekend was quieter.
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I went grocery shopping, did laundry, and spent a few hours reading.
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On Sunday evening, I planned my tasks for the new week.
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You really do plan everything.
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Not everything, but planning helps me feel less stressed.
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I get that.
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I don't always plan well and then on Monday morning I suddenly remember 10 important things.
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Speaking of important things, that connects perfectly to today's topic.
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Exactly!
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Today we're talking about priorities, which is something I need help with all the time.
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Then this lesson is perfect for you! and probably for many of our viewers too.
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So Leo, let's start with a simple question: What is a priority?
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I think a priority is something important.
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It's the thing you need to do first or pay attention to most.
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Exactly.
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A priority is something that matters more than other things.
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When we say, "This is my priority," we mean, "This is very important to me right now." So, if I say sleep is my top priority,
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that means I really need sleep.
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Yes, and honestly, after last night, maybe it should be.
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I agree.
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Okay, what are your priorities these days?
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Right now, my top priorities are my health, my work, and my family.
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I try to keep a balance, but I also know some weeks are busier than others.
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That sounds very clear.
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Mine are a little messy.
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Messy how?
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Well, I want to work hard, exercise more, save money, call my parents, read books, cook at home, and sleep eight hours.
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But sometimes I also want to eat noodles at 11 p .m and watch videos for two hours.
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That is honest.
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And that's the problem for many people.
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We have many goals, but not enough time.
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Yes.
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Wait, what does balance mean here?
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Balance means giving time and energy to different parts of your life in a healthy way.
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For example, if you work all day and never rest, your life is out of balance.
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I see.
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So balance is like not putting everything in one area.
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Exactly.
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You don't want only work or only fun.
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You need a good mix.
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That makes sense.
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So how do you talk about priorities in a simple way?
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You can use easy phrases like "my main priority is"
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or "right now I'm focusing on" "the most important thing for me is" or "I need to put this first."
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Those are useful.
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Let me try.
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Right now, I'm focusing on improving my time management.
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Very good.
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That sounds natural.
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Okay, your turn.
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Give me a real example from your life.
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Sure, I can say, "This month my main priority is finishing a big project at work," or, "My health is a priority,
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so I make time for walking every morning." Nice!
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I like those because they are clear and direct.
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Yes, clear English is often better than complicated English.
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So, when do people talk about priorities in real life?
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Many situations.
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At work, your manager may ask, "What are your priorities this week?" At school, a teacher may ask about your study goals.
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At home, you may need to explain why you can't do everything in one day.
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Oh, yes.
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Also in friendships.
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Sometimes a friend says, "Why are you so busy?" and you need to explain, "I'm sorry, but work is my priority this week." Exactly.
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That is a very natural example.
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Sometimes I feel bad when I say that.
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Why?
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Because I don't want people to think I don't care.
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That's understandable.
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But talking about priorities is not the same as rejecting people.
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It's about being honest with your time and energy.
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That's a good point.
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So maybe I can say, "I can't meet this week because I'm focusing on an important deadline, but let's meet next weekend." Perfect.
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That sounds polite and responsible.
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Wait, what does "deadline" mean?
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A deadline is the final time or date when something must be finished.
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For example, if your report is due on Friday, Friday is the deadline.
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I'm not going to be able to invest in a car.
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It's the same as a car.
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Please stop.
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Yes, I'm not going to start a car.
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Yes, I'm going to start a car.
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I'm going to start a car.
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Ah, yes.
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Deadlines.
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My old enemy.
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I thought your old enemy was cleaning your bedroom.
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I have many enemies, Tina.
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Fair enough.
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Let's talk about work priorities first.
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How do you decide what to do first when you have many tasks?

コンテキストと背景

このポッドキャストのエピソードでは、日常生活における優先事項について話しています。リオとティナが会話を通じて、どのように英語で自分の優先順位を表現できるかを紹介しています。仕事や学校、家庭、友人との関係において、優先事項は誰にとっても重要です。リオは、自分が夜遅くまで起きていた理由を話し、ティナは、早起きして productive な一日を過ごした経験を語っています。これらの会話を通じて、英語を学ぶ際に実践的な表現を学ぶことができます。

日常会話のためのトップ5フレーズ

  • 「What's your main goal right now?」（今、一番の目標は何ですか？）
  • 「What do you need to focus on first?」（まず何に集中する必要がありますか？）
  • 「I tried to clean my apartment but...」（アパートを掃除しようとしたけれど…）
  • 「That sounds very specific.」（それはとても具体的ですね。）
  • 「I want to fix my whole life.」（人生を見直したいです。）

これらのフレーズは、生活の中で頻繁に使うことができ、英語スピーキング練習において非常に役立ちます。特に、shadowspeakやshadow speakのテクニックを用いることで、自然な会話を身につけることができます。

ステップバイステップ・シャドーイングガイド

この動画を見ながら、効果的に英語を学ぶための手順を以下に示します：

  1. 動画を視聴する：初めに、全体を通して動画を見てどのような内容か理解しましょう。
  2. フレーズをメモする：特に印象に残ったフレーズをメモし、意味を確認してください。
  3. シャドーイングを行う：動画を一時停止し、スピーカーの後について話す練習をしましょう。この時、英語の発音を良くすることに集中してください。
  4. 録音する：自身の声を録音し、発音やスピードを確認します。これにより、フィードバックを受けることができます。
  5. 繰り返し練習する：何度も繰り返すことで、スムーズな会話ができるようになります。特に、IELTS スピーキング対策にも効果的です。

これらのステップを繰り返すことで、英語スピーキング能力を向上させることができます。ぜひこの練習方法を取り入れて、自信を持って会話を楽しんでみてください。

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。