シャドーイング練習: Stop Saying 'I Think' So Much: 3 Ways to Sound More Confident - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

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Do you start every opinion in English with I think?
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I think it's good.
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I think it's interesting.
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I think it's important.
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Well if yes, don't worry.
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Most English learners do.
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But today I'll show you five much more natural alternatives that instantly make your English sound more confident.
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Now, there's nothing wrong with the words I think.
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speakers use them all the time, but when you repeat it again and again,
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your English can start to sound hesitant and repetitive.
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I'm Nick from Coffee Break English and in this video we'll improve how you use Sync.
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First by removing it and then by upgrading it to five really useful alternatives.
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And then I'll explain when using Sync really works well.
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Sometimes the best solution is simply to drop it completely.
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Instead of, I think that's a great idea, just say, that's a great idea.
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Instead of, I think this restaurant is amazing, say, this restaurant is amazing.
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It's already obvious that you're giving your opinion.
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You often don't need I think at all.
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And immediately you sound clearer, more direct and more confident.
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So next time you're about to use I think, ask yourself, do I actually need it?
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And very often the answer is no. Now let's upgrade your vocabulary by looking at five alternatives to I think.
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These are all expressions native speakers use all of the time.
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And each one gives a slightly different feeling.
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The first one is I'd.
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This is extremely common in spoken English.
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And you might hear, I'd say this exercise is quite difficult.
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Native speakers use this constantly because it sounds relaxed and confident.
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To be honest.
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Well, this is great when you want to be clear and honest with someone.
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It helps you make what you're about to say less direct and strong.
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For example, to be honest, your other jumper was a lot nicer.
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It helps soften what you're saying.
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Personally, well, this is useful when you want to make it clear that it's about your opinion.
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It makes what you say sound more personal, friendly and intimate.
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For example, personally, I love learning languages this way.
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The way I see it.
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Well, this sounds thoughtful and is great for meetings.
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For example, the way I see it, this option makes much more sense.
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I feel like.
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This is really common in modern spoken English.
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It's softer than I think or I'd say.
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And what you're saying is, this is how I feel.
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It's quite subjective.
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But be careful.
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Native speakers often pronounce it very quickly.
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So I feel like becomes a I feel like.
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It sounds like one word.
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For example, I feel like this is the right option for us.
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It sounds conversational and natural.
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So listen for that when watching films or videos.
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And here is a quick question.
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Which of these expressions do you already use?
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And which one are you going to start using today?
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Let us know in the comments.
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We love hearing from you.
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Okay, now we've looked at when not to use icing, and at five great alternatives for icing,
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But now, here's the important part.
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Sometimes I think is exactly the right choice.
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Especially when you want to sound less direct or less certain of what you're saying.
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For example, excuse me, is this the right platform?
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I think so, or I'm not completely sure, but I think this should work.
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Here I think softens your opinion, and that can actually sound more polite and more natural.
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I think can be great when you want people to know you aren't 100% certain.
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So don't stop using it, but think about which of these options is best for the context.
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And here is your challenge.
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The next time you are speaking English, try to notice how often you say I think,
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and each time ask yourself, can I remove it?
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Can I upgrade it?
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Or is it actually the best choice here?
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Those small changes instantly make your English sound more confident.
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And if you want to sound more fluent when speaking English, watch the video coming up now.
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Happy Coffee Breaking!

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「I think」の繰り返しをやめよう!自信を持って話すコツ

英語で意見を述べるとき、「I think」から始めるのが癖になっていませんか?「I think it's good.」「I think it's important.」と繰り返すと、話しがぎこちなくなり、自信がない印象を与えてしまいます。しかし、このビデオでは「I think」の代わりに使える自然な表現と、使わないほうがいい場面を紹介しています。英語スピーキング練習やIELTS スピーキング対策にも役立つヒントです。

日常会話で使える5つのフレーズ

「I think」を使わないか、アップグレードする方法を見てみましょう。ネイティブスピーカーがよく使う表現で、それぞれニュアンスが異なります。

  • I'd say:話し言葉で非常に一般的で、リラックスした自信を表します。例:「I'd say this exercise is quite difficult.」(この練習はかなり難しいと思います)
  • To be honest:正直な意見を述べるときに使い、発言を柔らかくします。例:「To be honest, your other jumper was a lot nicer.」(正直に言うと、もう一つのジャンパーのほうがずっといいです)
  • Personally:個人の意見であることを明確にし、親しみやすい印象を与えます。例:「Personally, I love learning languages this way.」(個人的には、この方法で言語を学ぶのが大好きです)
  • The way I see it:考え抜いた意見を述べるときに使い、ミーティングなどで効果的です。例:「The way I see it, this option makes much more sense.」(私の見方では、この選択肢のほうが理にかなっています)
  • I feel like:現代の話し言葉でよく使われ、主観的な感想を表します。発音が速くなるので「I feel like」が一語のように聞こえます。例:「I feel like this is the right option for us.」(これが私たちにとって正しい選択肢だと感じます)

shadow speechで実践!発音とリズムを磨く

これらの表現を使いこなすには、shadowing(シャドーイング)が効果的です。ビデオの音声を聞きながら、すぐに続けて話すことで、発音やリズム、イントネーションを身につけられます。特に「I feel like」のような速い発音は、何度も繰り返し練習することで自然に使えるようになります。shadowspeaksの技法を使って、英語の発音を良くするだけでなく、自信を持って話すことができるようになります。

「I think」は悪い表現ではありませんが、繰り返し使うと単調になります。状況に合わせてこれらの表現を使い分けることで、より自然で自信のある英語を話すことができます。ぜひ実践してみてください。

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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
最上級 the -est / the most … — グループの中で一番the best
動詞 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 後ろに-ing形が続く動詞love learning · love hearing
現在進行形 am/is/are + -ing — 今まさに、または最近起きていることyou're giving · you're saying · are speaking
「will」の未来表現 will + 動詞 — その場の決定、約束、予測I'll show · we'll improve · I'll explain

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。

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