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SHADOWING: AN SPECIAL TECHNIQUE

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  What is it? "Shadowing is when you listen to someone speaking in English and try to repeat what they say, exactly how they say it"; It helps you improve your pronunciation, intonation and even your listening skills. It's liike beind a shadow, following every move.  Start your journey with one of the next videos. (Click on the picture) How to do shadowing effectively? Step 1: Choose Accent. Select the accent you want to sound like, British or American. Then, choose a video material that matches your interests. Step 2: Listen Actively. Play the selected audio or video material and listen attentively to the native speaker. Pay close attention to their pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and pacing. If needed, you can check the phonetic transcription of each word. Step 3: Repeat. As the native speaker talks, attempt to repeat what they say after each pause. This means speaking at the same pace as the speaker, using the same intonation, and mimicking their pronunciation. Step...

Introduction to what we will cover in class

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                                                            Welcome to Our English Blog 🌟 Hello everyone! Welcome to our English Blog. We are four future teachers: Angie, Helen, Sussy, and María. In this blog, we will share different topics and activities related to English learning and classroom participation. Our purpose is not only to complete activities, but also to create an interactive and innovative learning environment using different digital tools. We want students to feel comfortable expressing their ideas, improving their English skills, and participating actively during the learning process. Every week, we will share interesting and dynamic topics connected to the lessons developed in class. These activities are designed to help students practice vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a creative and ...

Blog Writhing Activity - Countries & Nationalities

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                                                           Blog Writing Activity Countries & Nationalities Welcome to our English Blog! In this activity, you will practice your English writing skills by creating your own blog entry about a country you would like to visit in the future. Please read all the instructions carefully before starting your activity. - Instructions  Option 1: Complete the activity directly on the blog  Step 1: Enter the Blog First, open the blog link shared by the teacher in Google Classroom. Once you enter the blog, you must create a new post/entry where you will develop your activity. Step 2: Write Your Blog Entry In your post, write a paragraph in English of 100–150 words about a country you would like to visit someday. Your paragraph must include: - The name of the country - Why you would like to ...