쉐도잉 연습: [ Topic 20] Describe someone you admire - Shadowing English Speaking - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

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Welcome to Shadowing English Speaking Channel, your key to fluent English.
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Hello everyone.
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In today's video, let's practice describing someone you admire.
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Try to apply the sentence patterns I give you in this video to your situation and practice saying them fluently.
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In this video, I will provide you with the following.
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Part 1.
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Some sample sentences that you could use to describe someone you admire.
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1. Introduce that person.
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You can use some model sentences with the following.
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For example, The person I want to talk about is my best friend, Emily.
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I'd like to share my thoughts about someone very special in my life, and that is my grandfather.
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Allow me to introduce you to a remarkable individual, my cousin Alex.
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2. How to know about that person For example,
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I first got to know this person through my sister, who introduced us during a family gathering.
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Our paths crossed when we were both volunteering at the local community center.
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I became acquainted with them during a team-building event at work.
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3. Description of appearance and personality For example,
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Physically, they possess a unique blend of elegance and charm that sets them apart in any crowd.
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In terms of personality, they are characterized by an unwavering optimism and an infectious enthusiasm for life.
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Their appearance reflects a timeless beauty, complemented by a genuine and approachable demeanor.
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4. Combined Sentences For example, Combining their elegance and charm,
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it creates a unique and captivating individual.
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Their unwavering optimism is immediately evident in their cheerful smile.
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This person's timeless beauty is not just skin deep, it's an integral part of who they are.
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5. Description of story or talent For example,
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one particular aspect that stands out is their ability to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
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A defining moment in their life was when they fearlessly pursued their passion for community service, service, leaving a lasting impact on those they helped.
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Beyond their appearance, their remarkable talent in photography captures moments in a way that words often cannot.
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6. Conclusion and reasons why I admire For example,
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In conclusion, I truly admire this person for their ability to inspire and uplift others through their optimism and genuine kindness.
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Their impact on my life is undeniable, and I hold them in high regard because their timeless beauty is matched only by their beautiful soul.
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Their impact on my life is undeniable, and I hold them in high regard because their timeless beauty is matched only by their beautiful soul.
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To me, they embody qualities that make them not only admirable
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but also a source of constant inspiration for personal and professional growth.
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Now, let's try to shadow me a complete sample speech.
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Match my tempo and pace.
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The person I want to talk about is my best friend, Emily.
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I first got to know Emily during our freshman year of college.
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Physically, she possesses a distinctive charm with her warm smile and expressive eyes.
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However, what truly sets Emily apart is her unwavering kindness and empathy.
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Combining her physical appearance with these qualities, it creates a unique and captivating individual.
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One particular aspect that stands out is Emily's ability to turn ordinary moments into cherished memories.
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A defining moment in her life was when she organized a charity event for a local shelter.
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Beyond her appearance, her remarkable talent in mobilizing people for a good cause showcased her leadership and compassion.
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In conclusion, I truly admire Emily for her genuine kindness and ability to make a positive impact on the community.
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Her unwavering commitment to making a difference is not just admirable but also inspiring.
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Great!
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You speak very well.
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Part 2.
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Some Memorable Vocabulary 1.
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Prodigy Mozart was a musical prodigy, composing symphonies at a very young age.
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2. Adept Adept She is adept at problem-solving and always finds innovative solutions.
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3. Exemplary Her exemplary leadership skills have guided the team through many successful projects.
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4. Resilient Resilient In the face of adversity,
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his resilient spirit helped him overcome challenges.
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5. Masterful Masterful The chef's masterful cooking techniques elevate every dish to a culinary masterpiece.
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6. Uplifting Uplifting The uplifting story of triumph over hardship inspired everyone in the audience.
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7. Prolific Adroit Adroit Her adroit handling of complex situations impressed everyone in the team.
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8. Inspirational The speaker shared an inspirational story that motivated everyone in the audience.
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이 레슨의 어휘와 말하기 포인트

이 B1 수준 말하기 레슨은 영상 “[ Topic 20] Describe someone you admire - Shadowing English Speaking”을(를) 바탕으로 합니다. 가장 자주 반복되는 단어는 다음과 같습니다: example, admire, Emily, appearance, unwavering. 이 영상에는 섀도잉할 문장 60개와 단어 724개가 있습니다. 말하는 구간의 길이는 8:05입니다. 화자는 분당 약 90단어로 천천히 말해서 소리 하나하나를 따라 하기에 여유가 있습니다. 영어에서 가장 많이 쓰이는 3,000단어에 속하는 단어가 73%뿐이라 어휘가 어려운 편입니다.

이 영상의 핵심 어휘

영상에서 가장 어려운 단어 15개를 발음, 뜻과 함께 정리했습니다.

단어발음뜻
admire 동사/ədˈmaɪɹ/존경하다, 감탄하다
unwavering 형용사/ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/줄기차다
optimism 명사/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/낙천주의
kindness 명사/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/친절
admirable 명사/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/칭찬할 만한, 감탄할 만한
elegance 명사/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/우아, 기품
possess 동사/pəˈzɛs/소지하다, 소유하다
adversity 명사/ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/역경
demeanor 명사/dɪˈminɚ/처신
cherish 동사/ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/아끼다
hardship 명사/ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/어려움, 고난
culinary 형용사/ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/부엌용의
motivate 동사/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/...에 동기를 주다
cheerful 형용사/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/기쁘다
empathy 명사/ˈɛmpəθi/공감

이 영상의 문법

화자가 가장 많이 쓰는 문형을 영상 속 실제 표현과 함께 정리했습니다.

문형영상 속 표현
수동태 be + 과거분사 — 누가 하는지보다 무슨 일이 일어나는지에 초점are characterized · is matched
동사 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 뒤에 -ing형이 오는 동사practice describing · practice saying

주의할 발음

  • “th” 소리: empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
  • “sh”와 “zh” 소리: inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/, cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/, infectious /ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs/, showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
  • 긴 단어 — 강세 위치에 주의: unwavering /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/, optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/, admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/, undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/

한국어 화자가 어려워하는 소리:

  • /f/ — ㅍ(/p/)으로 바꾸지 말고 윗니를 아랫입술에 대기: physically /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/, define /dɪˈfaɪn/, uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/, fluent /ˈfluənt/, prolific /pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/
  • /v/ — ㅂ(/b/)과 구별하기: unwavering /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/, adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/, elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/, expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/
  • /z/ — ㅈ이 아니라 성대를 울리는 /s/: resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/, optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/, possess /pəˈzɛs/, physically /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/

이 영상으로 연습하는 방법

  1. 먼저 말하지 않고 영상을 끝까지 듣고 모르는 단어를 적어 둡니다.
  2. 보통 속도로 한 문장씩 섀도잉하고, 화자의 리듬과 맞을 때까지 반복합니다.
  3. 자신의 목소리를 녹음해 원본과 비교하고, admire, unwavering, optimism 같은 단어에 특히 주의합니다.

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