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Hey everyone, it's Eden here.
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You're listening to Learn English, the show where we chat about all kinds of topics to help you boost your English.
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Today, we're diving into a colorful world art.
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I've been looking forward to this one.
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Avery, are you ready to get creative?
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More than ready, Eden!
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I've always loved how art makes us see the world differently, and honestly, I think everyone has at least one strong opinion about art, whether they realize it or not.
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So, why don't we jump in by asking what actually is art?
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What a big question!
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For me, art is anything people create to express themselves, their ideas, or even their emotions.
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That could be a painting, but it could also be a song or a dance.
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I get that.
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Sometimes I think art is just what moves you anything that makes you feel something new, or lets you imagine a different world.
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It's pretty broad, but that's the magic of it.
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Totally.
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And I think that's why art is so important in daily life.
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Even if we don't visit museums every week, we're surrounded by art in music, films, and even street signs.
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That's a great point.
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I mean, can you imagine a day without any music or color?
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Life would feel so boring.
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Speaking of personal experience, have you always enjoyed making art yourself?
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Oh, here's a confession.
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I'm actually not that good at painting or drawing.
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But I used to love doodling in the margins of my notebooks during class.
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Every time I finished a little sketch, I felt secretly proud.
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I can relate!
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I'm not exactly a natural artist either, but I always enjoyed art classes, especially when the teacher let us try different materials, like charcoal or clay.
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There's something satisfying about making something with your hands, Definitely!
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Did you ever enter an art competition?
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I remember joining one in primary school, and even though I didn't win, I still have the drawing somewhere.
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It was a cat that looked more like a potato, honestly.
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That's adorable!
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I joined a poster contest once, too.
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My design was so colorful, I think the judges needed sunglasses.
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I didn't win either, but showing it to my friends made me feel like a real artist.
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Funny how those little moments stick with you.
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Art really comes in all shapes and sizes.
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When most people think of art, they picture a painting like a beautiful landscape or a portrait.
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But what about modern art or abstract art?
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Some people love it.
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Others just scratch their heads.
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Abstract art is so interesting because it doesn't have to look like anything real.
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It's more about colors and shapes, right?
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But then there's figurative art, where you can actually see people or objects.
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I'm always torn between the two.
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Same here.
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Sometimes I'm in the mood for something realistic, but other times, an abstract painting makes me think more.
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Then you have photography, graffiti, and even performance art like someone acting or dancing live.
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And let's not forget music, dance, or even cartoons and comics.
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I mean, who didn't grow up loving a comic strip or a cartoon show?
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Some people even argue that movies are the ultimate modern art form.
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That's a debate for another day.
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So, why do you think art matters in society?
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For me, it's how we share ideas and feelings that can't be put into simple words.
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Art can inspire, challenge, or even shock people.
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I agree, because sometimes, a painting or song says what people are afraid to say out loud.
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But art can be so controversial.
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For example, should nude paintings be considered art?
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Some love them.
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Others really don't.
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It's such a hot topic.
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personally.
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I think it depends on the intention if it's meant to express something deeper.
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It's art to me.
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What about graffiti?
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Is it art?
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or just vandalism.
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That's tricky.
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Some graffiti is just tags, but some of it is so creative and really brightens up a city.
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I'd say it's art, especially when it makes people stop and think.
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Imagine the world with no art at all.
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How empty would that feel?
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Speaking of inspiration.
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Do you have a favorite famous artist?
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Mine is probably Van Gogh.
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The colors in his paintings always amaze me.
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And I love visiting galleries when I travel.
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There's a special vibe you just can't get from a book.
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Van Gogh is such a classic.
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I'm a fan of Picasso, especially his blue period.
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Museums are my happy place, honestly.
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Last year, I visited a modern art museum in Berlin and saw a huge sculpture made from old bicycles.
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It was wild!
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That sounds incredible.
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If you could buy any artwork in the world, what would it be?
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I think I'd want a Monet painting.
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just to feel calm every time I look at it.
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Great choice!
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I'd probably pick something bold, like a piece by Frida Kahlo.
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Her art just feels so personal and strong.
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Imagining these in my living room makes me laugh a little.
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Now.
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Design is everywhere around us, even beyond art galleries.
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Think about fashion designers or how we decorate our homes.
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I love picking out colorful cushions and art prints for my walls.
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It makes my space feel alive.
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Absolutely choosing clothes or arranging your room is a way to express style and creativity.
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I read a quote from William Morris: "Have nothing in your houses
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that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.
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I try to remember that when I'm shopping for anything new.
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That's such wise advice.
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It reminds me that design isn't only about looks, but also about how things work for us in daily life.
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Even something like a mug or a lamp can be a tiny piece of art.
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Let's share some handy art vocabulary for our listeners.
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For example, abstract means art that doesn't try to show real things, just shapes, colors, and forms.
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And figurative is the opposite.
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It shows real objects or people that you can recognize.
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Medium is another useful word.
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It means the material an artist uses, like oil paint, clay, or even digital tools.
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If you go to an art exhibition, that's a special show, often in a gallery.
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And a critic is a person who reviews or judges art.
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Sometimes critics can be harsh, I love the word influences.
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It means what inspires an artist's style.
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And then there's shock art which is art made to surprise or even upset people and performance art, where the artist uses actions or their body instead of a painting or sculpture.
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Don't forget graffiti, which we mentioned earlier, and a pictorial movement is when a group of artists work in a similar way or style at the same time.
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Vocabulary makes it easier to talk about all these cool ideas.
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Wow, we've covered so much ground. So.
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What is art?
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It's all about expression, creativity, and sharing emotions in many forms.
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Exactly.
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People create art to show their feelings, to make a statement, or sometimes just for the fun of it.
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And we've seen that art can be a painting, music, performance, even graffiti or comics.
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Plus, art is everywhere in daily life, from the clothes we wear to the music we listen to.
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It's part of what makes life interesting and beautiful.
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Let's finish with a quick quiz for our listeners.
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First question: If you could visit any art museum in the world, where would you go and why?
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Great one.
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Here's another.
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Do you think graffiti should be considered art or not?
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Give your reasons.
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And one more: What's your favorite type of art painting, music, dance, or something else?
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Tell us why it speaks to you.
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We'd love to hear your answers, so feel free to share them with us.
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This has been such a colorful chat, Eden.
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I always leave these talks with new ideas and a long list of artists to look up.
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Same here, Avery.
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Thanks for joining us, listeners.
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Remember.
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Keep exploring art in your daily life and don't be afraid to create, even if your drawings look like potatoes.
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We'll be back next time with another topic to help you learn English and see the world in new ways.
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Until then, keep learning and stay creative.
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Bye everyone!
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Bye.
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And don't forget to check out the show notes for vocabulary and more art inspiration.
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See you soon on Learn English.
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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B2レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Talking About Art in English」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：painting, artist, graffiti。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が145文、単語が1416語あります。 音声の長さは7:57です。 話す速さは1分あたり約178語で、日常会話に近い自然なペースです。 単語の83%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 |
|---|---|---|
| graffiti 名詞 | /ɡɹəˈfi.ti/ | 落書き, グラフィティ |
| colorful 形容詞 | /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/ | カラフル |
| abstract 名詞 | /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ | 概要, 要約 |
| listener 名詞 | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | 聞き手, 聴取者 |
| vocabulary 名詞 | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | 語彙, 語彙力 |
| figurative 形容詞 | /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ | 比喩的な |
| sculpture 名詞 | /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ | 彫刻 |
| critic 名詞 | /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ | 批評家, 評論家 |
| creativity 名詞 | /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/ | 創造性, 創造力 |
| cloth 名詞 | /klɒθ/ | 布 |
| cartoon 名詞 | /kɑɹˈtun/ | 風刺画, 戯画 |
| potato 名詞 | /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ | じゃがいも, 馬鈴薯 |
| emotion 名詞 | /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ | 感情, 心緒 |
| decorate 動詞 | /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ | 飾る, 装飾する |
| doodle 名詞 | /ˈdud(ə)l/ | 落書き |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| check out 動詞 | 試験する, 検査する | |
| grow up 動詞 | 成長する, 大人に成る | |
| look forward to 動詞 | 楽しみにする | |
| look up 動詞 | /ˌlʊk ˈʌp/ | 見上げる |
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。
- Today, we're diving into a colorful world art.
- I've been looking forward to this one.
- Avery, are you ready to get creative?
- Did you ever enter an art competition?
- Do you have a favorite famous artist?
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 | I've always loved · we've covered · we'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 | can't be put · be considered · should be considered |
| 関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加える | person who reviews · art which is |
注意したい発音
話し手はdon't, I'm, didn'tなど、短縮形や弱形を32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。
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, cushion /ˈkʊʃən/, confession /kənˈfɛʃən/, harsh /ˈhɑɹʃ/
- 長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, pictorial /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/, adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/
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: colorful /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, pictorial /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/, charcoal /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/, secretly /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/
- /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/, vibe /vaɪb/
- /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: graffiti /ɡɹəˈfi.ti/, colorful /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/, figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/, confession /kənˈfɛʃən/, satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
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。
- まず0.75倍速で一文ずつシャドーイングし、慣れてきたら通常の速度に戻します。
- 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。graffiti, colorful, abstract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。