Pratique du Shadowing: Family 2 Unit 14 Lesson 5 - Our school play - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Ask all play.
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Ask all play.
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By Katie Evans in Primary 2.
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This year, I'll school play.
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was Little Red Riding Hood.
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The play was in the classroom. on Thursday afternoon.
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Our families were there.
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I was the girl.
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Sidney was the wolf.
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And Zoe was the grandma.
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My costume was a big red coat.
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With a hood.
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Sydney's costume was a big wolf's head.
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He was very scary.
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The play was lots of fun.
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Our families were happy and proud of us.
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We love English.
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And we love acting English stories.
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Thank you to our English teacher.
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Mrs. Hope, for all her hard work.
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And thank you to our families for all their help.
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Primary 2 was brilliant.
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Now we are ready for...
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Primary 3

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Learn English with YouTube: A Fun School Play Scenario

Ever wanted to practice English with real-life stories? The video shares a delightful account of a primary school play, "Little Red Riding Hood," perfect for IELTS speaking practice and everyday conversation. It’s a relatable scenario—talking about school events, roles in a play, and family support—so you can easily imagine yourself sharing similar stories. This is the kind of natural dialogue that helps you build confidence in speaking English, whether you’re preparing for an exam or just want to chat with others.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "Our families were there": A simple way to say loved ones attended an event. Great for describing gatherings or performances.
  • "costume was a big red coat": Learn how to describe clothing items with adjectives, essential for talking about outfits or props.
  • "lots of fun": A casual phrase to express enjoyment—much more natural than "very fun" in everyday speech.
  • "happy and proud of us": Perfect for talking about how others react to your achievements, a common topic in IELTS speaking.
  • "thank you to our English teacher": A polite structure for giving credit, useful in both formal and informal settings.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like a Native

Ready to try shadow speech? Shadowing is a proven way to improve pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Here’s your task: Watch the video again, pause after each sentence, and repeat it out loud—mimic the speed, tone, and stress exactly. Focus on phrases like "He was very scary" and "We love acting English stories" to get the rhythm right. Do this 3-5 times, and you’ll notice how much more natural your English sounds. This isn’t just English speaking practice—it’s training your brain to think and speak like a native. You’ve got this! After a few tries, you’ll be ready to share your own "school play" story with confidence.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.