Shadowing Practice: Deva Cassel Gets Ready For The Dior Show At Paris Fashion Week | Vogue France - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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This is completely wild. Did you expect this?
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This is completely wild. Did you expect this?
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Hi Vogue. My name is Deva Cassel.
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Today, I'm taking you with me to get ready for the Dior fashion show.
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I think we're going to go for something quite natural.
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I like to be inspired by the make-up I put on every day.
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I think that natural is what works best every time.
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My beauty routine.
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I always start with a layer of Cicalfate to remove all the redness, little pimples, little imperfections from the skin.
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It's always a very basic complexion, a little blush and mascara.
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So, in terms of hair, we're going to find something quite different.
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We were going to do a look with all the hair back and add a little fringe.
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A bit Audrey Hepburn, New Look.
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I think Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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I don't think you can get a good croissant anywhere other than Paris.
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One of my favourite restaurants, for example, is Yoru in Paris.
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It's really great because it's a good atmosphere.
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It's for young people. But I also love to cook.
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My favourite dish? I make very, very good pasta.
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Very, very good.
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I listen to absolutely everything.
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It varies from rock to classical.
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I love bossa nova.
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My favourite genre, I think, is afrobeat.
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It's really something that makes me feel good.
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I use Instagram as a kind of museum.
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There's a lot of coordination in terms of signs and moods.
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I love architecture.
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I don't have a favourite account, but I follow a lot of architecture accounts.
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I like it when it's very spacious and has a lot of colours.
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Also in terms of plants. I mean, I love plants.
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I'm already looking for a flat.
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That's all. So that inspires me.
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It helps me.
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In the evening before going to bed, when I have this kind of event, I really like to make masks for my skin.
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It's a bit like putting on make-up, actually.
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It's really...
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I don't know what you call it.
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It's soothing, yeah. That's what it is.
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That's what it is. I love it.
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So I'm going to wear a Dior outfit.
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It's going to be a trench coat with motifs of Paris.
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I've chosen this look because I think it's so cool.
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It's one of the simplest things, but it's still the most stylish.
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Fashion is something that is very close to my heart.
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It's something that allows me to express myself.
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It might sound a bit obvious, but my mum.
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But otherwise, let's say fashion icons that are a little bit more modern.
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I love Iris Law.
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I think she's really amazing and I love her aesthetic.
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It's not so much the pieces, it's really the way she wears her clothes that don't really go together.
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And yet it works.
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I made my first film recently, in September.
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It was a small Italian production that should be out soon.
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And then I was recently cast in a Netflix series.
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It should be shooting at the end of April, I think, it should be starting.
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And it's really great because I'm really happy.
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Now we're going to go and get dressed.
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So I'll see you in a few moments.
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And that's it! I'm ready.
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And now we can go.
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Thank you very much, Vogue, for following me.
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I'm looking forward to the show and I hope you enjoy it.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills by watching a segment of Deva Cassel's experience preparing for the Dior fashion show at Paris Fashion Week. This engaging video provides a unique opportunity to learn conversational English, focusing on topics such as beauty routines, fashion, personal interests, and favorite places. By shadowing Deva's speech, you will not only improve your English pronunciation but also gain insights into cultural elements associated with fashion and lifestyle. This practical exercise will equip you with essential vocabulary and phrases for everyday conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Natural - A beauty style that emphasizes simplicity and authenticity.
  • Routine - A regular series of actions or habits that one follows.
  • Inspiration - Something that stimulates creativity or revitalizes enthusiasm.
  • Atmosphere - The mood or feeling in a particular place or environment.
  • Aesthetic - A set of principles guiding the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
  • Soothing - Having a calming or peaceful effect.
  • Motif - A recurrent thematic element in a design or pattern.
  • Icon - A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something.

Practice Tips

To effectively learn English with YouTube and enhance your speaking skills, utilize the shadowing technique while watching the video. Try to mimic Deva Cassel’s tone, rhythm, and intonation. Here are some specific tips:

  • Slow it down: Start by reducing the playback speed to 0.75x. This will give you extra time to catch pronunciation nuances and intonation.
  • Pause and repeat: After each sentence, pause the video and repeat what Deva said. Focus on imitating her pronunciation and stress to improve English pronunciation.
  • Use shadowspeak: As you listen, pay attention to how she emphasizes particular words. Try to embed these nuances into your speech while repeating.
  • Contextual understanding: Pay attention to the context of phrases, especially how she uses words related to fashion and personal preferences. This approach will enhance your speaking fluency and familiarity with conversational English.

By regularly practicing with videos like this, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of English but also enhance your ability to communicate effectively in various social situations.

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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