Shadowing Practice: تعلم الفرنسية من الصفر للمبتدئين _ تعلم قراءة ونطق جميع الحروف المركبة الفرنسية - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “تعلم الفرنسية من الصفر للمبتدئين _ تعلم قراءة ونطق جميع الحروف المركبة الفرنسية”. This video has 108 sentences and 888 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:09. The speaker talks slowly, about 73 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 48% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| render verb | /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ | To cause to become. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| recover verb | /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ | To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal). |
| pour verb | /poɹ/ | To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it. |
| encore noun | /ˈɑnkoɹ/ | A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete. |
| foi noun | A depiction of a handshake. | |
| pendant noun | /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ | A supporting post attached to the main rafter. |
| chez | /ʃeɪ/ | At the home of. |
| tai noun | A fish, the Japanese bream. | |
| lira noun | /ˈlɪəɹə/ | The former currency of Israel, superseded by the sheqel. |
| marra noun | A friend, pal, buddy, mate. | |
| envoy noun | /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ | A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador. |
| fait noun | Only used in fait accompli. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have sent |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | am going to take · am going to study · are going to read |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will just ask · will be · will only remember |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, didn't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like remind, render, lesson.
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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