Practice shadowing and make your pronunciation smooth!
abstract
- Can do: master the Japanese natural speech speed and intonation.
- Study style: practice while listening to the model sound.
- Tools: equipment to listen to the model sound
- Preparation: model sound
企画者:大久保雅子・木下直子
what is shadowing?
Practice method which you pronounce right after the model sound.
Contents of shadowing (model sound from this video)
オムレツの作り方を紹介しましょう。材料は、卵2個、牛乳大さじ2、塩ひとつまみ、胡椒少々、バター大さじ1、ケチャップです。
Let me introduce you how to make an omelet. Ingredients are two eggs, two table spoons of milk, a pinch of salt and pepper, one table spoon of butter and ketchup.
How to
1. listening
Listen to the model sound, and check meanings.
2. Parallel reading
Read script silently with the same speed of the model sound.
3. shadowing
Practice without look at the script. Say right after the model sound as if you can copy all accents and intonations. Practice with any model sound you like!