Shadowing Practice: India: Life at 50 Degrees | ARTE.tv Documentary - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Rampachap Therma's life changed in a matter of seconds last May.
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The house he had lived in all his life.
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had gone up in flames before his very eyes.
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Wow, it's a lot of people.
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Let's tell Baba Ji, what was the place here?
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I was here.
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The fire service said it was the bamboo walls that caught fire due to the heat.
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That day it was 48 degrees.
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This highly flammable plant caught fire in the sun's rays.
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But I was able to get a lot of money.
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I was doing farm farming here, so I was doing farm farming.
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I was doing farm farming.
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I mean, I was not aware of it.
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A neighbor filmed the following footage on his phone.
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- I called the machine and came to the other side, and I got to the other side.
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I was waiting for the machine to get there.
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Yeah, maybe.
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The fire that destroyed his house also wiped out his entire crop.
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The farmer and his wife now live in their barn with their two buffalo, which they rescued from the flames.
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- I'm just a copy.
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Okay.
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Thank you.
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This is our own.
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If he will go, he will also be killed.
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Kharmi Kaasarugavji is still there.
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Some people die, some people die.
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They die.
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They are all in trouble.
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We were able to do it, but the government was able to do it.
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In the scorching countryside of northern India, one of the country's major agricultural regions, The soil is cracked.
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Rivers and lakes are running dry.
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Livestock. are dying of thirst.
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In recent months, thousands of animals have died due to the heat.
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India is no stranger to searing temperatures but due to global warming Heat waves are arriving increasingly earlier in the year.
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They are becoming more frequent and more intense.
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It hasn't rained in these parts for a year.
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Twice a day, Shailendra Kumar and his wife, Suman, take their cart to find water.
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Local water supplies have run dry.
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The nearest well is now three kilometers away.
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Let's go.
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Let's go.
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Let's go.
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Let's go.
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Let's go.
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The light is gone - When will the light come?
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- No doubt.
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The wind is running.
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Some can be damaged.
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due to the heat.
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The district's electricity network is down.
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The wells pump has stopped working.
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If it's light, We will take the water and take the water.
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If it's not going to stay, it will be empty.
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If we don't get water, we will not go away.
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We will die and die.
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What will we do if we don't get water?
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There's water in there, but there's nothing.
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The electricity does not come back on that evening.
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the couple go home with empty buckets.
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For several years now, India has been experiencing water stress.
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the world's most populated country.
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has just 4 % of the planet's water resources.
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With the heat waves recorded over recent months, Reserves are drying up.
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Even New Delhi the capital has a water shortage.
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Groundwater has dried up.
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This district's residents can only rely on this tanker truck providing water once a day.
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One tank for 4 ,000 people.
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In this, thirst addled India.
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Sometimes the body can no longer cope with these temperatures.
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- In New Delhi, This public hospital has just opened a special unit to treat victims of the heat.
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first in the country it what is the history of the fashion - Rectal temperature?
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- 107.
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- At low rectal temperature?
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- At a later.
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This man works at a building site.
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Exposed to intense heat for hours without drinking enough water, He is now completely dehydrated Unable to sweat,
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his body hasn't been able to regulate his temperature.
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He's now suffering from heat stress.
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Support us.
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Now put it here.
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Ah.
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- See to it.
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- Ah, let's go down.
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The patient is immersed in this ice bath for 20 minutes.
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in an attempt to cool down his body temperature.
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I'll put it in.
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Because of the heat wave, because of the external temperature, the patient is unable to bring down his own body temperature.
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So because of that the risk of hyperthermia has increased.
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Heat stroke can cause irreversible brain damage.
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with the drop in blood pressure His heart could fail at any time.
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I haven't seen like that.
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In June, Second, Third week, heat wave.
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We have seen a lot of patients, more than around 10, in a critical condition.
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Long term measures, heat wave climatic prediction So, in every hospital, there is a very necessary arrangement in every hospital.
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from our hospital.
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This patient's life was saved.
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Amen.
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But in recent months, Hundreds of people in India have died due to the searing temperatures.
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In the subcontinent, It is the poorest classes who are most at risk from the heat.
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So in the west of the country, An NGO is on a mission to help those most in need.
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Hello.
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I'm from Mahila Housing Trust.
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We have taken this whole area for white bin.
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So, we can see how much it is at home.
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Now, our house's temperature is 31 degrees.
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When we go up, our temperature is rising.
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It's rising, it's rising, and it's rising.
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People who have a cooler money, they have a lot of money, they have a lot of money, they have a lot of money, they have a lot of money, they have a lot of money.
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He lives in a world of people.
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To help these families, this NGO has developed a simple and inexpensive solution.
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They paint the roofs of people's homes in white, Yes, there is cement.
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It is observed more in the house.
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So, it doesn't feel much in the house.
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Ventilation is also less in their homes.
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So, it is like a disaster in their lives.
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- Yep.
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So, this white pin is going to be a sunlit reflection will not be done.
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It feels warm because of that.
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Thank you.
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The procedure costs around 20 euros and is almost entirely funded by the NGO.
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The locals only have to pay 4 euros.
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It's good.
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It will get a little bit of a sleep in the house and get a little bit of relief.
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We can stay with ourselves.
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Since the start of the heat waves this year, More than 6 ,000 people have benefited from the help of this NGO.
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According to the NGO, The white painted roofs should reduce indoor heat by an average of 3 to 5 degrees.
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An emergency solution.
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which alone will not solve India's global warming challenges.
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So for several years now, authorities across the country have been developing plans to adapt to searing temperatures over the long term.
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a megacity of 8 million inhabitants in western India was the first to take the leap.
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Here in May 2010, 800 people died.
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In the space of a week, because of the heat wave.
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So now we are getting into an oasis.
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called green atmosphere in this hot, hot city.
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And there are many such...
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Abiyan Tiwari was the first to assess the urgency of the situation.
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He's been working for the government to develop green solutions to adapt urban spaces.
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and they have developed this on this Japanese dense forestation, urban forestation technology called Miyawaki.
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The technique involves planting several dozen species of trees and shrubs in a small area.
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to create cooling zones.
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So I just checked.
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The surface temperature of this brick, which was around 55 degrees Celsius.
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And if we take the surface temperature at these land areas, it is 20 degrees Celsius difference.
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Yeah.
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- Great, thank you.
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- These green spaces are vital for residents.
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They have become a refuge in a world of concrete.
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What is.. felt 50 degree in Ahmedabad
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or in India is exactly what might be felt at 35
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or 40 degree Celsius in many parts in the Europe and they are not immune to it.
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So nature -based solutions are definitely the solution to the rising heat and many other problems.
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environmental problems and climatological problems that we'll face in future.
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According to climate records, 2024 could be the hottest year on record in India.
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Scientists estimate that whole swathes of the country could become uninhabitable as a result of the heat by 2050.
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- Thank you.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills through a compelling documentary that highlights the extreme conditions in northern India, where rising temperatures and drought are affecting farmers and their families. This context not only provides a rich backdrop for discussion but also enables you to engage with real-life issues while improving your fluency. As you listen, you will learn to effectively express empathy and share opinions. Enhancing your English speaking practice in this way will benefit your IELTS speaking practice, equipping you with the language skills needed for effective dialogue about global topics.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Scorching temperatures - Extremely high temperatures, often associated with heat waves.
- Flammable - Easily set on fire; a crucial term when discussing fire hazards.
- Crops - Plants cultivated for food; understanding this term is essential for agricultural discussions.
- Livestock - Farm animals raised for commercial purposes.
- Drought - A prolonged period without rain, leading to water shortages.
- Heat waves - Extended periods of excessively hot weather.
- Local water supplies - Source of water available to the community, important for daily living.
- Electricity network - The system that delivers electrical power, which can be crucial during extreme weather.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience while watching this documentary, consider utilizing a shadowing app to practice shadow speech. Begin by playing a short segment of the video, perhaps focusing on a pivotal scene where emotion runs high, like the discussion of losing a home to fire. Set the pace to 90% of the original speed to better capture the nuances without feeling overwhelmed. Pause after important phrases or sentences to repeat what you hear, paying close attention to pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
This method aligns perfectly with IELTS speaking practice, as it enhances your ability to produce language spontaneously while discussing serious topics. Ensure to mimic not only the words but also the tone of the speakers, reflecting the urgency and despair present in their situation. Regularly practicing these techniques will significantly improve your English speaking practice skills, helping you become a more confident and articulate communicator in any context.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If he will go, he will also · If it's light, We will take · If we don't get water, we will not |
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | has been experiencing · have been developing · He's been working |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | hasn't rained · have run · has stopped |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be killed · is cracked · can be damaged |
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.