Prática de Shadowing: How To Make Small Talk - Aprenda a falar inglês com vídeo
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Have you ever been in an elevator only to realize you have nothing to say when your boss steps in?
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Before you hyperventilate, even thinking about it?
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Take into consideration these tips to become more conversational.
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Most opportunities spark from conversation.
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It's a free investment.
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You'll be recognized for taking the time to chat with that person that person.
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And a study from the University of Michigan showed
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that social interactions boost problem-solving skills by forcing you to read people's minds and take their perspective.
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First, look for someone approachable.
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Start with a smile and introduction.
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This puts everyone at ease.
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Communications expert Carol Fleming says to remember the acronym R.
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Anchor.
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Find something you have in common.
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This can be something you've experienced or something you're both experiencing in that moment.
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Reveal.
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Say something about yourself that relates to your anchor topic, creating trust and providing something for them to respond to.
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Encourage.
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This is your time to ask a question, prompting them to respond.
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Keep your questions open-ended.
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This allows for a more in-depth conversation.
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If you're stumped for a topic, stick to easy ones like their job, hobbies, and family.
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But always remember, stay away from controversial topics like politics.
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A compliment works well too, just be sure to transition the conversation afterward.
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Some people don't know how to handle them.
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Using the person's name in conversation will also yield good results.
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People appreciate the special attention.
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And remember to listen.
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People love to talk about themselves.
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Restate what you hear to show you are listening.
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Now is not the time to be shy.
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Get in that elevator, smile, and make small talk.
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Vocabulário e dicas de fala para esta lição
Esta aula de conversação de nível B1 usa o vídeo “How To Make Small Talk”. Este vídeo tem 32 frases e 279 palavras para praticar shadowing. A fala dura 1:47. O falante fala em ritmo natural, cerca de 156 palavras por minuto, próximo de uma conversa do dia a dia. 85% das palavras estão entre as 3.000 mais comuns do inglês; vale a pena estudar o restante antes de começar.
Vocabulário principal deste vídeo
As 13 palavras mais avançadas do vídeo, com pronúncia e significado:
| Palavra | Pronúncia | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| anchor substantivo | /ˈæŋ.kəː/ | âncora |
| acronym substantivo | /ˈækɹənɪm/ | sigla, acrônimo |
| approachable adjetivo | /əˈpɹəʊ.t͡ʃə.bəl/ | afável, abordável |
| hyperventilate verbo | hiperventilar | |
| prompt verbo | /pɹɑmpt/ | incitar, impelir |
| compliment substantivo | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | elogio |
| hobby substantivo | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | passatempo, hobby |
| spark substantivo | /ˈspɑɹk/ | faísca, fagulha |
| yield verbo | /jiːld/ | resultar |
| controversial adjetivo | /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ | polémico, polêmico |
| relate verbo | /ɹɪˈleɪt/ | relatar |
| consideration substantivo | /kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ | consideração |
| interaction substantivo | /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ | interação |
Pronúncia para ficar de olho
O falante usa 5 contrações e formas reduzidas, como you're, don't, you'll. Diga-as na forma curta, do jeito que você ouve.
- Os sons de “sh” e “zh”: conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/, consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/
- Palavras longas — acerte a sílaba tônica: elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/, approachable /əˈpɹəʊ.t͡ʃə.bəl/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/, consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Sons difíceis para falantes de português:
- Consoante final — sem acrescentar um “i” depois: prompt /pɹɑmpt/, compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/, spark /ˈspɑɹk/, yield /jiːld/, relate /ɹɪˈleɪt/
- /l/ final — a língua toca o céu da boca, não vira “u”: approachable /əˈpɹəʊ.t͡ʃə.bəl/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/
Como praticar com este vídeo
- Ouça o vídeo inteiro uma vez sem falar e anote as palavras que você não conhece.
- Comece na velocidade 0,75×, faça shadowing frase por frase e volte à velocidade normal quando ficar fácil.
- Grave a sua voz e compare com o original, prestando atenção a palavras como anchor, acronym, approachable.
O que é a Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing é uma técnica de aprendizado de idiomas com base científica, originalmente desenvolvida para o treinamento de intérpretes profissionais. O método é simples, mas poderoso: você ouve áudio em inglês nativo e repete imediatamente em voz alta — como uma sombra seguindo o falante com 1-2 segundos de atraso. Pesquisas mostram melhora significativa na precisão da pronúncia, entonação, ritmo, sons conectados, compreensão auditiva e fluência na fala.