シャドーイング練習: Why I Like Talking to Strangers? | A2 Shadowing Practice - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Hello, everyone.
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Today I want to talk about something simple but special.
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It is something that makes my life better and helps me feel happy in many small ways.
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I want to talk about why I like talking to strangers.
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A stranger is a person I do not know.
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It can be someone I meet on the street, someone sitting next to me on the bus, someone walking in the park, or someone buying something in the shop.
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Many people do not talk to strangers because they feel shy or afraid.
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This feeling is okay, and it is important to be careful.
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But for me, when I talk to strangers in safe places and in short conversations, I feel something good.
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I feel like I am part of the world, and I feel less alone.
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I think talking to strangers is not something big, but it gives me small joys every day.
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It helps me learn more about people,
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and it helps me learn more about myself I still remember the first time I talked to a stranger,
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just for fun I was waiting for the bus, and there was an old man standing next to me He looked at the sky and said,
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it might rain today I smiled and said,
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yes, I forgot my umbrella We started to talk about the weather, but then we also talked about the city, about the shops nearby,
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and about the good coffee shop on the next street He
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told me he goes there every morning He said it is a small place,
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but the people there are kind I thanked him for the idea The bus came,
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and we got on the bus together We did not sit next to each other, and we did not talk again but I felt happy.
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That short talk gave me something nice to remember.
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It was just a few minutes, but it changed my day.
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I felt warm inside, like I was not invisible.
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Since that day, I try to talk to strangers more often.
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Not every day, but when I feel ready and safe, I try to say hello or ask a small question.
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Sometimes I ask about the bus time.
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Sometimes I say something like, That cake looks good.
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Is it sweet?
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Or, Your dog is very cute.
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What is its name?
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These are small things, but they open the door to a small talk.
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Sometimes people smile and answer.
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Sometimes they're busy or shy and they say nothing That is okay too But when they talk,
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something nice happens We share time and we share kindness Another time,
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I met a woman in the park She was sitting alone
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on a bench I sat on the other side of the bench After some minutes,
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she looked at the flowers and said These flowers are very beautiful today I said Yes,
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I like the red ones the most She smiled
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And we started to talk She told me She comes to
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the park every morning She said she likes the quiet time
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And the fresh air She also said her husband died one year ago
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And now she feels sad sometimes but the park helps her feel better i listened
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and i told her i understand we talked about life about time
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and about small things i did not know this woman before
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and i did not see her again after that day
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but the conversation stayed in my heart she was not my friend but we shared something kind and warm.
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It made me think that many people around us want to talk.
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Many people have stories.
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Many people feel lonely and want someone to listen.
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We do not need to know each other for a long time to talk.
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Sometimes even one talk is enough.
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I also like talking to strangers because it helps me practice English.
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I am still learning English, and I want to speak more.
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Sometimes I feel afraid to speak.
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I think my English is not good.
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I think I will make mistakes.
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But when I talk to a stranger in English, I try my best.
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I speak slowly.
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I use simple words.
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I listen carefully.
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Many people help me.
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They speak slowly, too, or they use easier words.
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They smile and say, You're doing well.
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This gives me hope.
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I feel stronger and more confident.
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Every time I speak, I learn something new Sometimes I learn a new word Sometimes
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I learn how to ask something in a better way Sometimes
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I learn how people really talk in real life Books are good, but real people are better One time,
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I met a tourist in the supermarket She asked me where the rice was I showed her the right shelf,
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and then we talked about cooking She told me she loves
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to make rice with vegetables I said I like to cook soup We laughed
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and talked more She asked me about the city,
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and I gave her some ideas We talked for 15 minutes At the end,
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she said, thank you, your English is very good That made me
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so happy I felt proud I helped someone
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and I also learned something Talking to strangers is not only
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good for practice It is also good for the heart Sometimes I have a bad day I feel sad,
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tired, or lonely Then I go outside
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and I see many people Everyone is busy Everyone is walking fast I feel small
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But then I say hello to someone
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and they say hello back Maybe we talk about the weather Maybe we talk about coffee
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Or maybe we talk about nothing special But still,
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I feel better I feel like I am part of the world again I feel like I am not alone
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That is a big thing A small talk can make a big change inside Of course,
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I am always careful I do not talk to strangers at
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night I do not go to quiet places I do not give my phone number,
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my address, or my personal things I always talk in public places,
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in the morning or afternoon I listen to my heart If I feel bad or afraid, I stop the talk.
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Safety is very important.
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We must be kind, but we must also be safe.
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Most people are good, but it is always good to be careful.
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Sometimes, the person I talk to becomes a friend.
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We meet again.
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We talk again.
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Sometimes, we drink tea or go for a walk.
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But sometimes, we only talk once
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That is okay The talk is still a good memory I have many small memories like
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that A boy who helped me carry my bag
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and told me jokes A woman in a bookshop who gave
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me the name of a good book A man in the
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market who told me how to cook fish in a new way These people were strangers,
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but now they are in my memory And my heart is more full because of them When I talk to strangers,
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I feel more open I feel more alive I feel like I can give
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and receive kindness I see the world in a better way I see
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that many people are kind I see
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that I am not the only one who wants to talk I think the world becomes softer
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when we talk to each other There is so much noise in the world, but a small talk can be like music It can bring
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peace It can bring light It can bring a smile And sometimes,
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that smile is all we need So now, when I go outside, I try to look around I try to see people,
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not just things I try to listen.
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I try to smile.
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I try to speak.
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I say, good morning.
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I say, that bag is very nice.
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I say, do you know what time the bus comes?
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And sometimes the other person answers.
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We talk.
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We laugh.
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We share.
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We feel better.
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We feel human.
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And I think that is a beautiful thing.
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I hope you try it too.
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Start small.
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Say hello.
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Give a smile.
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Ask a question.
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You do not need to talk for a long time You
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do not need to be perfect Just be kind Just be real Talking to strangers is not always easy
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But it is always worth it You will feel better You
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will learn more You will see the world with new eyes
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And maybe you will make someone else's day better too So let's keep talking Let's keep smiling.
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Let's keep giving small light to the world.
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One talk, one moment, one heart at a time.
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Thank you very much for listening to my story.
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I am happy to share it with you.
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I hope it helps you feel brave, feel open, and feel ready to speak more in English and in life.
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See you again soon.
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Goodbye.
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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A2レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Why I Like Talking to Strangers?」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:stranger, speak, learn, talked, smile。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が139文、単語が1496語あります。 音声の長さは11:12です。 話す速さは1分あたり約134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88%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
動画に出てくる覚えておきたい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| stranger 名詞 | /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | 知らない人, 見ず知らず |
| flower 名詞 | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | 花 |
| bench 名詞 | /ˈbɛnt͡ʃ/ | ベンチ |
| lonely 形容詞 | /ˈloʊnli/ | 寂しい |
| kindness 名詞 | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | 親切, 優しさ |
| carefully 副詞 | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | じっくり, 慎重に |
| brave 形容詞 | /bɹeɪv/ | 勇敢な, 勇気ある |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | さようなら, さよなら |
| soup 名詞 | /sup/ | 汁, スープ |
| invisible 形容詞 | /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ | 目に見えない, 不可視の |
| shelf 名詞 | /ʃɛlf/ | 棚 |
| vegetable 名詞 | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | 野菜, 青物 |
| umbrella 名詞 | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | 傘, 蝙蝠傘 |
| supermarket 名詞 | /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ | スーパーマーケット, スーパー |
| bookshop 名詞 | 本屋, 書店 |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 意味 |
|---|---|
| look around 動詞 | 見回す |
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 |
|---|---|
| 過去進行形 was/were + -ing — 過去のある時点で進行中だった動作 | was waiting · was sitting |
| 動詞 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 後ろに-ing形が続く動詞 | keep talking · keep giving |
| 「will」の未来表現 will + 動詞 — その場の決定、約束、予測 | will make · will feel · will learn |
| 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 | am still learning · You're doing · is walking |
注意したい発音
- 長い単語(アクセントの位置に注意): invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
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: carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/, umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/
- /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: brave /bɹeɪv/, invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/, vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/
- /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: flower /ˈfloʊɚ/, carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/, shelf /ʃɛlf/
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。stranger, flower, bench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。



























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