Shadowing Practice: Dic.U1.R.12 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Ders oluşturuluyor...
1
Steve Jobs' Life and Achievements.
2
Stephen Paul Jobs was born on 24 February, 1955, in San Francisco, USA.
3
His biological parents were not married and gave him up for adoption.
4
He was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs.
5
In 1971, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, who was five years older than him, but they bonded over their love of electronics.
6
After high school, Jobs attended Reed College in Oregon, but found the classes boring and dropped out after six months.
7
When Jobs was 21, he and Wozniak started Apple Computers in Jobs' family garage, with money they got by selling Jobs' van and Wozniak's scientific calculator.
8
By making computers smaller, cheaper, and accessible to everyday users, their company became a huge success, and sales quickly increased.
9
Although Jobs left Apple in 1985, he returned to his post in 1997 when the company needed new ideas.
10
He helped invent new products such as the iMac, the iBook for Students, the iPod Music Player, and iTunes Music Software.
11
In 2007, he introduced the touchscreen iPhone, which changed the way phones were used.
12
Apple products were not only designed to be cutting-edge technology, but also to be stylish and easy to use.
13
In addition, Jobs contributed to computer animation.
14
In 1986, he bought a small company, which later became Pixar Animation Studios.
15
It produced the first full-length computer-animated film Toy Story, followed by other blockbusters.
16
In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer.
17
He fought the disease for several years and stopped working in August 2011.
18
Two months later, he passed away.
19
He had four children, three with his wife of 20 years, and one from a previous relationship.
20
On an Apple webpage, a statement reads, Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being.
📺 Aynı Kanal
U1.R.Sum.G12B1
1

U1.R.Sum.G12

High School StudentsUniversity Students+1
U1.R.U1B1
1

U1.R.U1

High School StudentsUniversity Students+1
DISNEYB1

DISNEY

KidsTeens+2
✨ Video Öner
Global Success 12: Unit 1 - Steve JobsB1
37
22 cümleler

Global Success 12: Unit 1 - Steve Jobs

University StudentsBusiness English+1
A Dream JobB1
1
27 cümleler

A Dream Job

High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
DISCURSO STEVE JOBS (legendado) COMPLETOB2
1
166 cümleler

DISCURSO STEVE JOBS (legendado) COMPLETO

University StudentsBusiness English+2
Vì sao cuộc sống của bạn nhạt nhẽoB1
75 cümleler

Vì sao cuộc sống của bạn nhạt nhẽo

University StudentsBusiness English+2
A poor worker suddenly became rich after finding the diary of someone who had diedB2
1
206 cümleler

A poor worker suddenly became rich after finding the diary of someone who had died

University StudentsWorking Adults+1
Goodbye Bob – A Life That Helped MillionsB2
1
105 cümleler

Goodbye Bob – A Life That Helped Millions

University StudentsWorking Adults+1
Stephen Hawking - Ông hoàng vật lý và... một người chồng tệ? | Viết Cùng Tiểu Hy | Thế GiớiB2
4
226 cümleler

Stephen Hawking - Ông hoàng vật lý và... một người chồng tệ? | Viết Cùng Tiểu Hy | Thế Giới

University StudentsBusiness English+2
Tony Stark intelligent reply to Steve RogersB1
1
3 cümleler

Tony Stark intelligent reply to Steve Rogers

High School StudentsUniversity Students+2
Luyện nghe tiếng anh về những câu chuyện hằng ngày cùng #imleafsun - Section 1 | English CornerB1
34
26 cümleler

Luyện nghe tiếng anh về những câu chuyện hằng ngày cùng #imleafsun - Section 1 | English Corner

University StudentsBusiness English+2
Walt DisneyB2
1
26 cümleler

Walt Disney

University StudentsBusiness English+2
Steve Jobs Famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University B2
5
37 cümleler

Steve Jobs Famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University

University StudentsBusiness English+2

Why This Video Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice

This video about Steve Jobs' life is a fantastic tool to improve English pronunciation and boost your speaking skills. Its clear, conversational tone mirrors real-world language, making it ideal for IELTS speaking practice or everyday fluency. The mix of short, impactful sentences and longer, descriptive ones helps you adapt to different speech rhythms—key for sounding natural in conversations.

Breaking Down Natural English Sentences

Let's look at a few lines that make this dialogue sound authentic. First: "He was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs." The passive voice here is used naturally to focus on the action (adoption) rather than the doer, a common structure in storytelling. Next: "They bonded over their love of electronics." The phrasal verb "bonded over" is casual and widely used, showing how to connect with others through shared interests. Finally: "Apple products were not only designed to be cutting-edge technology, but also to be stylish and easy to use." The "not only... but also" structure adds balance, a great way to emphasize multiple qualities—perfect for IELTS speaking practice when describing products or ideas.

Your Simple Practice Routine: Shadowing and Recording

Try this shadowing technique (also called "shadow speak" or "shadow speech") to master the video's rhythm. Start by watching a 10-second clip, pausing, and repeating it immediately, mimicking the tone and pace. Then, record yourself. Compare your recording to the video—notice if you matched the stress on words like "visionary" or "creative genius." Repeat with longer clips (20-30 seconds) as you get comfortable. Do this daily for 10 minutes, and you'll soon hear improvements in your pronunciation and fluency. Remember: the goal isn't perfection—it's progress. Every repeat brings you closer to sounding more natural!

With this video, you're not just learning about Steve Jobs—you're building the skills to speak English with confidence. Keep practicing, and you'll see how shadowing technique transforms your speaking abilities in no time!

Gölgeleme Tekniği Nedir?

Gölgeleme, başlangıçta profesyonel tercüman eğitimi için geliştirilen ve çok dilli Dr. Alexander Arguelles tarafından popüler hale getirilen, bilim destekli bir dil öğrenme tekniğidir. Yöntem basit ama güçlüdür: ana dili İngilizce olan bir sesi dinler ve hemen yüksek sesle tekrar edersiniz — konuşmacıyı 1-2 saniye gecikmeyle takip eden bir gölge gibi. Pasif dinleme veya dilbilgisi alıştırmalarının aksine, gölgeleme beyninizi ve ağız kaslarınızı gerçek konuşma kalıplarını eşzamanlı olarak işlemeye ve yeniden üretmeye zorlar. Araştırmalar, telaffuz doğruluğu, tonlama, ritim, bağlı konuşma, dinleme anlama ve konuşma akıcılığını önemli ölçüde geliştirdiğini göstermektedir — bu da onu IELTS Konuşma hazırlığı ve gerçek dünya İngilizce iletişimi için en etkili yöntemlerden biri yapar.

Shadowing tekniği: adım adım eksiksiz rehberi okuyun →