シャドーイング練習: What to Do on a First Date - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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So you've brushed your hair, gone through seven outfits, and rehearsed the entire evening on the phone with your friends.
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It's finally time for that first date!
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The doorbell rings and suddenly...
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You are so nervous!
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It feels like those butterflies in your stomach are about to fly up and out and all over your date.
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Okay, okay, okay, okay.
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Look, we can't make those first date jitters go away entirely, and honestly, first dates would be pretty boring without them.
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Today on Wellcast, we're going to give you three simple ways to totally rock your first date.
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Welcome to Dating 101, brought to you by Wellcast.
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Let's get to it!
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Pause and print this Wellcast worksheet! Are you ready?
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Step 1.
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The pregame self-esteem pump-up!
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One way to ease those turbulent butterflies before a first date is to give yourself a nice booster shot of self-esteem.
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Now, that's definitely easier said than done.
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However, we have three ideas for you.
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Exercise a few hours before your date.
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Even if it's just a walk, this will make you feel strong and energized.
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Plus, exercise gets your endorphins flowing, which promotes a sense of well-being.
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And this will definitely help out with those first date jitters.
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Crank your favorite music while getting ready.
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Sing along, dance if you want to.
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Listening to something you love will make you feel good.
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Make a list of all the things that you like about yourself.
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They can be physical things like, hey, I have really awesome hair.
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Or more abstract things like, I am really good at listening to others.
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On your worksheet, write down at least three awesome things that you love about yourself and play them up on the date.
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If you're a good listener, make sure to listen.
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If you're funny, tell a joke.
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But this is important.
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Don't list off your attributes, show them off.
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By pumping up your self-esteem before your big date, you are going to feel great.
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You'll probably still be nervous though, but you won't be down on yourself.
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Step two, become a better listener.
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Why?
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By actively being an engaged listener, you'll learn more about your date.
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This way, you'll be able to interact with them better, and it won't all be about you.
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So, this is what you need to do.
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First, be present.
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Focus on the here and now instead of drifting into your own head.
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You want your date to pay attention when you talk, so pay them some courtesy.
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Don't forget to ask questions!
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If you're stuck for conversation topics, or you just want to know more about the person you're on the date with, Ask questions.
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It's a proven fact that people love talking about themselves.
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So by asking questions, you'll get to know your date better.
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Step 3.
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This above all else, to thine own self be true.
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In other words, be yourself.
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It might feel like you're going to have a more successful date
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if you behave the way you think your date wants you to.
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But that's not the case.
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I mean, for one, trying to put on a front all night is gonna make you feel more awkward than
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if you tripped and fell down a flight of stairs right in front of your date.
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And second, it's bound to unravel.
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I mean, do you really want a relationship based on a lie?
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And can you imagine how stressful it would be trying to keep up that front?
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Look, do yourself and your date a favor and just go as yourself.
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Easy as that.
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Chances are, they like you for you anyway.
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To recap, dating, especially those first dates, can be stressful.
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And it's impossible to banish those first date jitters entirely.
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But with our three easy steps to a fun first date, we'll have everything coming up roses for you in no time flat.
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So listen up, pump up your self-esteem, be a good listener, and more importantly, be yourself!
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Tweet us at WatchWellCast, email us at WatchWellCast at gmail.com, or leave a comment down below.
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We'll see you next time!
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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「What to Do on a First Date」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：date, self, listener, esteem, step。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が65文、単語が690語あります。 音声の長さは4:01です。 話す速さは1分あたり約172語で、日常会話に近い自然なペースです。 単語の87%は英語の頻出3,000語に含まれるため、語彙は分かりやすいです。
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 |
|---|---|---|
| listener 名詞 | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | 聞き手, 聴取者 |
| esteem 動詞 | /ɪˈstiːm/ | 重んじる, 敬う |
| pump 名詞 | /pʌmp/ | ポンプ, 喞筒 |
| butterfly 名詞 | /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/ | 胡蝶, 蝶々 |
| doorbell 名詞 | /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ | 呼び鈴, ドアベル |
| endorphin 名詞 | /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ | エンドルフィン |
| unravel 動詞 | /ˌʌnˈɹævəl/ | 解く, ほぐす |
| booster 名詞 | /ˈbustɚ/ | ブースター |
| attribute 名詞 | /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ | 性質 |
| bore 動詞 | /boɹ/ | いらいらさせる |
| pause 名詞 | /pɔːz/ | 休止, 中断 |
| behave 動詞 | /bɪˈheɪv/ | 振る舞う, 行動する |
| interact 動詞 | /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ | 相互作用する, 相呼応する |
| courtesy 名詞 | /ˈkɝɾəsi/ | 愛想, 礼儀 |
| stairs 名詞 | /ˈstɛɹz/ | 階段 |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| come up 動詞 | 上がる, 登る | |
| fall down 動詞 | /fɔl ˈdaʊn/ | 落ちる |
| go away 動詞 | 去る, 出る |
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。
- If you're a good listener, make sure to listen.
- If you're funny, tell a joke.
- Don't list off your attributes, show them off.
- I mean, do you really want a relationship based on a lie?
- We'll see you next time!
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 |
|---|---|
| 「will」の未来表現 will + 動詞 — その場の決定、約束、予測 | will make · will definitely help · You'll probably still be |
| 「going to」の未来表現 be going to + 動詞 — 予定や、起こりそうだと分かること | we're going to give · are going to feel · you're going to have |
注意したい発音
話し手はyou're, you'll, don'tなど、短縮形や弱形を19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: banish /ˈbænɪʃ/, brush /bɹʌʃ/
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: stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/, butterfly /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/, doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/, unravel /ˌʌnˈɹævəl/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
- /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: unravel /ˌʌnˈɹævəl/, behave /bɪˈheɪv/, actively /ˈæktɪvli/
- /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/, butterfly /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/, endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/, drift /dɹɪft/, outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/
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。listener, esteem, pump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。