Shadowing Practice: 48 hours in Montpellier 🇫🇷 | French Vlog with subtitles – cafés, museums & city walks - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, I hope you are well.
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Welcome to Montpellier.
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This is not my first day here.
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I came to spend the weekend,
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especially to see some friends from the school.
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It was very nice.
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and I decided to prolong a little
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for at least a day to flannel in the city so it's exactly the program of today
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we're going to flannel in Montpellier and it's going to be so good
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they announced the rain, it's been a long time Adieu.
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Ah, I'm so happy today, I don't know why.
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It's going to be a good day.
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Thank you.
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Some information in vrac about Montpellier.
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It is the seventh city the most populated in France.
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And Montpellier is a city known for young,
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for young, for young, a city of very estudiant.
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The student population is of about 17% here.
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And it is a city that is very attractive.
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Every year there are about 4000 new inhabitants.
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And finally, according to the guide from the Routard that I have brought to the bibliothèque,
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The first material of Montpellier is its grise.
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Here there are very important pôles in terms of research,
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technology, health, innovation, etc. This is a village that I find very inspiring and I feel very good.
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I think it's due to the fact that the population is young.
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But I don't know, there is an energy here I find quite unique.
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And it's very nice.
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So, I'm going to go ahead.
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I'm going to try to make justice to Montpellier.
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I love yours!
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Bye for now.
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until then and what you are so excited.
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I bet you tsentlich what you can imagine Neighborcias so
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The medical school of Montpellier was created in the XII century.
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It is the oldest medicine of medicine,
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still in exercise in the world.
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You can also visit the Conservatoire d'Anatomie.
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I would like to see it,
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but in this moment it is in work,
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so it will be for another time.
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my It's
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the ideal temperature for sitting on a coffee table.
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and nothing to do.
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It's really good and beautiful.
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I am at the garden of plants.
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Apparently it was founded in 1593 by Henri IV and it's the oldest garden botanical in France.
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It's very nice to come here in the spring, very nice.
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I'm sitting on a and I have with myself a book.
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I took a book to the bibliothèque Les Poésies,
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of Paul Valéry, because I wanted to read a writer lié à Montpellier.
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I talked about it in a previous video.
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So I found his poetry.
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And I will tell you
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that it is a lecture assez exigeante je je comprends pas
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tout alors je sais que la poésie c'est pas forcément fait
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pour être compris mais davantage pour être ressenti mais j'ai
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du mal à à ressentir quand je ne comprends pas et
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j'ai aussi du mal à accrocher avec un texte quand il
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est très opaque I read it like a few words
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that are certainly very beautiful but the sense it doesn't make sense
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so I don't know maybe it's not the good moment for me I'll continue to read some poems
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and then if I'm in the middle I'll pass to something else it's not a problem
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Actually what a short TV camera Jeff drawing the blog
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So the next video
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But let me turn it into a selective structure in ways that will place 저도 life.
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Don't forget so much.
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
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oh A
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scene that keeps playing on repeat ignores the rule of thumb Oh,
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where does it come from?
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Oh, where does it come from?
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All your emotions with your heart on your sleeve It won't fade until you paint it black I let it burn you,
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call the fire bouquet But I feel that it will come by Oh,
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where does it come from?
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Oh, where does it come from?
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Oh, where does it come from?
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Oh, where does it come from?
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I'm calling you You, cause I need you to play on,
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play on, yeah I need you to play on You,
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cause my heart is on hold on,
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hold on, so I need you to play on,
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play on I'm your limbo,
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you're my intermission, just look at the state we're in I took a key pistache at the cookies.
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Incredible.
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Too good.
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I just came back.
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I'm not going to do anything interesting this evening.
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I'll see you tomorrow.
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I'm going to eat pizza and watch a series.
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I really want to start the series Pluribus,
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I don't know if you know it.
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But in the meantime, I'm afraid because I have very,
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very high expectations about this series,
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because it's the same creator who has made my two favorite series of all time,
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time, namely Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
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So I hope it will me like it.
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We are going to the museum this morning when it's not beautiful and cold.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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This museum is huge.
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You can easily pass 6 hours here, without any problem.
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There are a lot of things.
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The advantage is that the bill is available for the whole day.
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So you can come 2 hours,
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take a pause and come back after.
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I will leave you here,
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thank you very much for watching this video,
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I hope that you will have plu.
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The objective, as usual, is not to do a complete guide of travel concerning the city of Montpellier,
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but rather to give you a little overview,
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to give you an idea of coming,
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so I hope that has been the case.
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Something that I haven't mentioned and that I recommend to do if you come here,
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it is to take advantage of the nocturne life,
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so to go to a drink in the terrace,
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it is super nice, especially in the winter and winter.
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If you want to support the channel,
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you can make a little gift to me to offer a coffee with two or three euros,
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there is always a link in the description.
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Prenez soin of you, there is a lot of wind now,
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prenez soin of you and of your proches et à bientôt !
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Salut !

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by shadowing a French vlog that takes you through a vibrant city, Montpellier. You'll not only improve your vocabulary but also get a taste of conversational English in a lively context. This exercise is particularly beneficial for those preparing for the IELTS speaking test, as it allows you to mimic natural speech patterns and improve your fluency. By employing a shadowing app or simply by following along with the video, you can effectively learn English with YouTube as your guide.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Prolong: To extend or lengthen.
  • Flâner: A French term often used to describe wandering aimlessly or strolling.
  • Estudiant: Referring to the student population, illustrating how young Montpellier is.
  • Pôles: Centers or hubs, particularly in education and technology.
  • Bibliothèque: Library; a place for studying and reading.
  • Jardin des Plantes: Botanical gardens in Montpellier, known for their beauty and historical significance.
  • Poésies: Referring to collections of poetry, particularly of a notable poet from Montpellier.

Practice Tips

To maximize your speaking and comprehension skills, engage in shadow speech by closely following the content and tone of the video. Start by playing the video at a slower speed to catch all the words and phrases. As you become comfortable, gradually adjust the speed to match the original pace. Pay attention to the intonation and rhythm of the speaker. Mimicking these elements helps you sound more natural in conversation. Utilize a shadowing app to record your voice as you practice, allowing you to compare your speech with the original. This is excellent IELTS speaking practice as you will develop the ability to articulate your thoughts confidently and clearly. Remember, the goal is not just to repeat words but to embody the spirit of the conversation. Enjoy your learning journey!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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