Pratique du Shadowing: Ted Series Funniest Moments | Ted (2024) | Big Screen Laughs - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
What You'll Practice in This Lesson
Ready to learn English with videos while having a laugh? This lesson uses a funny scene from Ted to help you practice speaking and listening. You'll work on understanding casual conversation, picking up slang, and improving your pronunciation through shadow speech. The dialogue is fast, playful, and full of everyday phrases—perfect for getting comfortable with real-life English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Learn
- "Kick me out": To force someone to leave a place (e.g., "The teacher might kick me out if I’m late again").
- "In possession of": To have something (often used in formal or legal contexts, like "He was in possession of a stolen phone").
- "Narc on": To tell on someone (slang; e.g., "Don’t narc on me—let’s keep this a secret").
- "Partake of": To consume or take part in something (casual here; "We partake of coffee every morning").
- "Bad seed": Someone who behaves badly (e.g., "My little brother is a bad seed—he’s always pranking people").
Tips for Shadowing This Video
Shadow speak is all about mimicking the speed, tone, and rhythm of native speakers. This video has quick, conversational exchanges—so pause often! Start by watching a 5-second clip, then replay it and repeat immediately. Focus on the playful intonation, like Ted’s sarcastic "Hello, God" or John’s awkward "I had diarrhea." Notice how words blend together, like "gonna" instead of "going to" or "weirder" with a soft "r." To improve English pronunciation, pay attention to stressed syllables in phrases like "mid-times" (stress on "mid") or "El Bowl" (exaggerate the "el" for humor). Practice daily, and soon you’ll sound more natural in casual chats—just like the characters in the video!
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.