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Fruit Loops comes in a lot of colors, so it's easy to think each one tastes different.
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But guess what?
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They all taste exactly the same.
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So how are they made, and what are they made up?
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Stick around, I'll show you the trick behind it.
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The colorful story behind Fruit Loops.
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You may think cereal is just cereal, but Fruit Loops isn't your average breakfast.
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It's bright, it's sweet, and it's been making mornings more fun since way back in 1962.
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That's over 60 years of Crunchy Loops and fruity flavor.
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Not bad for a cereal that people once thought was just for kids.
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Now in case you didn't know, Fruit Loops was created by W.K.
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Kellogg Co., the same company that gave us cornflakes and frosted flakes.
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But unlike those plain cereals, Fruit Loops was all about color and fun from the very beginning.
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They wanted something that stood out on the shelf, looked exciting in a bowl, and made breakfast feel like a treat.
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At first the cereal only came in red, orange, and yellow.
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That's right, no green, no blue, no purple.
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Just three colors.
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But over the years more colors got added to the mix.
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And even though the colors changed, the flavor didn't.
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That's the wild part.
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All Fruit Loops taste exactly the same.
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Doesn't matter if you grab a red one or a green one, you're getting the same fruity flavor with every bite.
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It's all in your head if you think one color tastes better than the other.
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Seriously.
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Now let's talk about the ingredients.
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Fruit loops are made using corn, wheat, and oats.
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But these raw materials aren't sourced from just anywhere.
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No, Kellogg's ensures that these items are gotten fresh from the very best farms.
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Yep, these guys don't joke with quality.
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That's how how much they love you.
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Now these grains give the cereal its shape and crunch.
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Then there's the sugar.
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Because let's be honest, this cereal is sweet.
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Really sweet.
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That's what makes it tasty though.
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Sugar along with fruit flavoring and a bit of salt helps create that signature taste you know and love.
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What about the color you ask?
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Good question.
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In the past, the bright shades came from artificial food dyes.
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But in many places now, especially outside the US, Kellogg's uses colors from real fruits and vegetables like carrots, purple sweet potatoes, and even turmeric.
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That way you still get the fun colors without all the weird chemicals.
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Pretty cool, right?
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Fruit Loops even has a mascot.
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You've probably seen him before, his name is Toucan Sam, and he's been the face of the brand since the very beginning.
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He's got that big colorful beak, and he's always saying, follow your nose.
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Catchy phrase?
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It's stuck around for decades.
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It's all part of what makes Fruit Loops so memorable.
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Over the years, Fruit Loops has been more than just a cereal.
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It's shown up in pop culture, had limited edition boxes, turned into snacks, and even made its way into ice cream and donuts.
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It's one of those cereals that never really fades away.
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Kids eat it, adults sneak it, some people even collect the old boxes.
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It's basically a sugary icon at this point.
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But enough of the history lesson, it's time to see how they're actually made.
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From grains to loops, the making process.
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First, it all starts with grains.
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We're talking about corn, wheat, and oats.
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These grains get delivered to the cereal factory in massive trucks.
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Like we're talking mountain-sized piles of grains.
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They don't just pour in straight into a cereal box, of course.
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The grains need to be cleaned, sorted, and milled.
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Milling means they grind everything down into a superfine flour.
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Think of it like turning whole grains into cereal dust.
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Now here's where it gets interesting.
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That flour goes into a giant mixer.
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In that mixer they add sugar, salt, and natural fruit flavorings.
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It becomes the sticky, doughy mash that smells like candy.
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Seriously, if you were in the factory you'd probably try to sneak a taste.
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But don't, it's not cereal yet, not even close.
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After the mash is mixed it goes into a big machine called an extruder.
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This is where the magic happens.
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The extruder takes that warm cereal dough and pushes it through a shaped opening, in the case of fruit loops that opening is shaped like a ring.
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So when the dough comes out the other end, it's already in that classic loop shape you know and love.
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But we're not done yet.
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Those fresh loops are soft and kind of sticky.
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To make them crunchy they get baked in a super hot oven.
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This part is called toasting.
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makes them puff up a little and gives them that perfect crunch when you bite down.
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It also helps lock in the flavor.
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But hey, Fruit Loops will never be cool if they were just bland.
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Cause I mean, they need some color, don't they?
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Now remember how we said the flavor is the same for every color?
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Well this is where they add those colors.
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And we'll be talking about it next.
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Adding the colors and flavors So the loops have been formed and toasted and this is where things start to get fun.
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You may think the colors and flavors are random, but there's a whole science behind it.
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At this stage those plain golden rings go from boring to bold.
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And in case you didn't know, the flavors and colors are added separately.
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That means the flavor doesn't come from the color at all.
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Yep, even though the red one may look like cherry or the green one seems like lime, they all taste exactly the same.
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That fruity flavor is just one special mix.
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Now let's talk about how the fruity flavor actually works.
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The secret lies in a blend of natural citrus oils and fruit-like flavors.
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Companies use flavor chemists, also called flavorists, who create the exact fruity scent and taste you recognize.
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They mix different citrusy notes, like orange, lemon, and lime, even though there's no actual fruit in the cereal.
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It's more like a party trick for your tongue.
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You may think it tastes like several fruits at once, but it's really just a custom combo designed to make your brain think fruit explosion.
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The colors come next, and this part is like an art class mixed with a science lab.
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The loops are tossed in giant drums that spin fast, kind of like a lottery machine.
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While they tumble around, they get sprayed with color solutions.
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In many places, especially in Europe and parts of Asia, those colors come from natural stuff like beetroot, carrot, and turmeric.
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Yes, the same vegetables you may not want to eat at dinner are what give Froot Loops their bright colors.
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In the UK, for example, Kellogg's used paprika extract for orange, spirulina for blue-green, and blackcurrant concentrate for purple.
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However, in the United States, things work a little differently.
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Some of the colors still come from artificial dyes like red 40, blue 1, and yellow 6.
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These synthetic colors have been used for decades, and while they look good and last long, some people worry about health issues linked to them.
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That's why Kellogg's and other companies have been slowly trying to switch to more natural options, especially for kids' cereals.
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But here's something else you probably didn't know.
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The flavor coating isn't just sprayed on, it's mixed with a sweet syrup made of sugar and a little bit of oil or glaze.
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This syrup helps the flavor stick to the loops while giving them that shiny look.
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So when you pick up a fruit loop and feel that smooth surface, That's the sugary glaze holding all the flavor and color in place.
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So next time you see those rainbow-colored rings in your bowl, remember, they got their look and flavor from science, fruit extracts, maybe a little carrot, and a whole lot of sugary magic.
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They may not be healthy, but hey, they sure are fun!
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Speaking of fun, we're getting really close to having those boxes of Froot Loops on your supermarket shelf, but that'll never be possible without proper packaging.
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But don't think this process is as straightforward as dumping the loops in a box.
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Stick around to find out how it's done.
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Packaging and distribution Now that the loops are colorful, crunchy, and coated in fruity flavor, it's time for them to leave the factory floor and get ready for the world.
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But the journey is far from over.
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The loops have to cool down completely, because even a little leftover heat could mess up the flavor or cause condensation inside the package.
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That means, soggy loops before they even hit the shelf.
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And trust me, nobody wants a box of soggy loops.
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To stop this from happening, the loops are sent through a big cooling tunnel with fans that blow cold air to get them to the perfect temperature.
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Once cooled, the cereal moves down long conveyor belts toward the packaging area.
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This part of the factory is super busy and moves fast.
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The machines weigh the right amount of cereal for each box.
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If there's too much cereal, then it won't fit.
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And if it's too little, you can bet your last loop that people will complain.
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So the machines have to be perfect.
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Once the weight is right, the loops drop into a plastic liner.
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That liner is what keeps the cereal fresh and crunchy.
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Without it, the loops would get soft or stale really fast.
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Then comes the final part.
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The liner gets sealed and tucked into the cardboard box that you see in stores.
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But the boxes aren't just for show.
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They're made from strong cardboard to protect the loops from getting crushed.
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And yes, the artwork on the box matters too.
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That colorful Toucan Sam on the front?
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He's there to grab your attention and make you want to eat cereal, even if you weren't hungry before.
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The back of the box usually has games, puzzles, or fun facts to keep kids busy while eating.
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It's all part of the plan.
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But wait, there's more!
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These boxes don't just sit around waiting to be picked up.
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They go straight into bigger boxes called cartons.
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Each carton can hold a dozen or more cereal boxes.
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Then forklifts load them onto giant pallets.
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A single pallet can carry hundreds of cereal boxes.
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From there, trucks, trains, and even ships carry those pallets to grocery stores around the world.
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That's right, fruit loops are sold in over a hundred countries, so your box can travel thousands of miles before it reaches your kitchen.
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However, before any of those boxes leave the factory, there's one final check.
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Quality control.
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Workers open random boxes, weigh them, test the loops, and make sure everything looks, smells, and tastes right.
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If something's wrong, they shut things down to fix the problem, because even one bad batch could ruin the whole day.
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So when you see that box of fruit loops on the store shelf, remember, it's been on quite the journey.
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From the factory, through the cooling tunnel, down the belt, into the box, onto the truck, and finally into your shopping cart.
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All that just so you can pour it into a bowl and enjoy a colorful bite of sugary crunch in the morning, or at night, or whenever cereal calls your name.
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So now you know, all fruit loops taste the same no matter the color, but what did you think about how they're made?
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Did anything surprise you?
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Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video, click to subscribe.
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Wortschatz und Sprechhinweise zu dieser Lektion
Diese Sprechübung auf Niveau B1 basiert auf dem Video „How Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal is Made“. Diese Wörter kommen am häufigsten vor: loop, cereal, fruit, color, flavor. Dieses Video enthält 158 Sätze und 1967 Wörter zum Nachsprechen. Der gesprochene Teil dauert 10:37. Der Sprecher spricht schnell, etwa 185 Wörter pro Minute – rechne mit verbundenen und verkürzten Lauten. Nur 80 % der Wörter gehören zu den 3.000 häufigsten im Englischen, der Wortschatz ist also anspruchsvoll.
Wichtiger Wortschatz in diesem Video
Die 15 anspruchsvollsten Wörter aus dem Video, mit Aussprache und Bedeutung:
| Wort | Aussprache | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| loop Substantiv | /luːp/ | Schlaufe, Schlinge |
| cereal Substantiv | /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ | Getreide, Korn |
| flavor Substantiv | /ˈfleɪvə/ | Geschmack |
| grain Substantiv | /ɡɹeɪn/ | Korn, Getreide |
| fruity Adjektiv | /ˈfɹuːti/ | fruchtig |
| colorful Adjektiv | /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/ | bunt, kunterbunt |
| crunchy Adjektiv | /ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃi/ | knusprig |
| shelf Substantiv | /ʃɛlf/ | Regal, Brett |
| pallet Substantiv | /ˈpælɪt/ | Palette |
| carrot Substantiv | /ˈkæɹət/ | Karotte, Möhre |
| crunch Verb | /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ | zermalmen |
| bite Verb | /baɪt/ | beißen |
| purple Substantiv | /ˈpɝ.pl̩/ | lila, purpur |
| carton Substantiv | /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ | Karton |
| extruder Substantiv | /ɛkˈstɹuːdə(ɹ)/ | Extruder, Formdüse |
Phrasal Verbs, die du hören wirst
| Wort | Aussprache | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| pick up Verb | aufheben, aufnehmen | |
| come out Verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | herauskommen |
| cool down Verb | /kuːl ˈdaʊn/ | sich abkühlen, abkühlen |
| find out Verb | herausfinden, erfahren | |
| make up Verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | wiedergutmachen, kompensieren |
| mess up Verb | durcheinanderbringen | |
| sit around Verb | herumsitzen, rumsitzen |
Sätze zum Wiederholen
Kurze, vollständige Sätze aus dem Video, die du im Alltag wiederverwenden kannst:
- Stick around, I'll show you the trick behind it.
- That's how how much they love you.
- Because let's be honest, this cereal is sweet.
- What about the color you ask?
- Cause I mean, they need some color, don't they?
Grammatik in diesem Video
Die Strukturen, die der Sprecher am häufigsten verwendet, mit den genauen Worten aus dem Video:
| Struktur | Im Video |
|---|---|
| Bedingungssätze if + Satz, will/would + Verb – eine Bedingung und ihre Folge | if you were in the factory you'd probably |
| Passiv be + Partizip Perfekt – wichtig ist, was geschieht, nicht wer es tut | was created · are made · aren't sourced |
| Present Perfect have/has + Partizip Perfekt – eine vergangene Handlung, die jetzt noch wichtig ist | You've probably seen · has been · have been formed |
| Möglichkeit mit „might / may“ might/may + Verb – etwas ist möglich, aber nicht sicher | may think · may look · may not want |
Aussprache, auf die du achten solltest
Der Sprecher verwendet 31 Kurzformen und abgeschwächte Formen, zum Beispiel don't, didn't, we're. Sprich sie in der kurzen Form, so wie du sie hörst.
- Die Laute „sh“ und „zh“: shelf /ʃɛlf/, mash /mæʃ/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, condensation /ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/, shade /ʃeɪd/
- Lange Wörter – auf die Betonung achten: artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, condensation /ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/, spirulina /ˌspɪɹəˈliːnə/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
Laute, die Deutschsprachigen schwerfallen:
- /w/ — mit runden Lippen, nicht wie das deutsche „w“ (/v/): weigh /weɪ/, wheat /ˈwiːt/, straightforward /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/, artwork /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/
- Stimmhafter Auslaut — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ am Wortende nicht verhärten: glaze /ɡleɪz/, cardboard /ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/, bland /blænd/, straightforward /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/, fade /feɪd/
- /æ/ — offener als „ä“: pallet /ˈpælɪt/, carrot /ˈkæɹət/, mash /mæʃ/, extract /ˈɛkstɹækt/, blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/
So übst du mit diesem Video
- Höre dir das ganze Video einmal an, ohne zu sprechen, und notiere die Wörter, die du nicht kennst.
- Beginne mit 0,75-facher Geschwindigkeit, sprich Satz für Satz nach und wechsle zur normalen Geschwindigkeit, sobald es leichtfällt.
- Nimm dich auf und vergleiche mit dem Original; achte dabei auf Wörter wie loop, cereal, flavor.
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