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My name is Mark, and I'm an artist.
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Well, I'm actually a graphic designer, but artist sounds a bit more exciting, doesn't it?
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I design logos and websites for different companies.
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It's a creative job, and I really enjoy it.
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I'm not a morning person, though.
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I usually wake up around 7.30 a.m., but I don't jump out of bed immediately.
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I like to just lie there for a few minutes and enjoy the quiet.
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After I get up, the first thing I do is make a cup of strong coffee.
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I can't function without it.
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I'm quite a quiet person, generally.
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I prefer staying in and reading a good book to going to a loud party.
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My friends say I'm a good listener.
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I think that's true.
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I'm usually pretty easygoing, but I can get a little stressed when I have a big project with a tight deadline.
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A typical day for me is pretty simple.
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I start working around 9 a.m and usually work until about 6 p.m.
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In the afternoon, I often take a short break to go for a walk.
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I find that it helps me clear my head.
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As for my social life, I'm a bit of a homebody.
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I don't go out very often.
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But I love spending time with my close friends.
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It's not about the activity for me.
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It's more about the people.
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I'm not very good at small talk, to be honest.
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I prefer deeper conversations where you really get to know someone.
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One thing I'm really passionate about is traveling.
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I'm not wealthy or anything, but I try to save money to go on one big trip every year.
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Last year, I went to Japan, and it was an incredible experience.
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In the future, I hope to visit South America.
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I'm fascinated by different cultures.
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So what else?
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I guess you could say I'm a simple guy.
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I appreciate the small things in life, like a good cup of coffee, a beautiful sunset, or a great conversation.
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I'm not perfect, of course.
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I can be a little lazy on the weekends, and I sometimes worry too much about what other people think.
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But the important thing is, I'm comfortable with who I am.
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I'm not trying to beef someone else.
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I'm just me, and that's okay.
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Learning to talk about yourself is just about sharing your story, one detail at a time.
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And my story is pretty good, I think.
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Alright, let's look at some of the really useful expressions I used in my story.
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These are perfect for helping you talk about yourself.
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Number one.
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I'm a bit of a...
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Meaning.
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This is a fantastic, natural way to say you are slightly a certain type of person.
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It's not a strong statement.
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It's gentle and modest.
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How to use it?
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Use this with nouns.
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Examples.
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I'm a bit of a homebody.
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I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
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I'm a bit of a foodie.
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Number two, I can get a little...
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Meaning.
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We use this to say we sometimes feel a certain way.
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It's a great way to describe a mood or feeling that isn't constant.
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How to use it?
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Use this with adjectives.
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Examples.
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I can get a little stressed.
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I can get a little tired in the afternoon.
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I can get a little annoyed when it's too noisy.
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Number three, I guess you could say...
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Meaning.
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This is a great phrase to introduce a conclusion about yourself.
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It shows your thinking, and it's a very casual, conversational way to summarize.
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How to use it?
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Use it before your final thought or description.
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Examples.
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I guess you could say I'm a simple guy.
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I guess you could say I'm pretty shy at first.
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I guess you could say art is my passion.
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Number four, what I'm really passionate about is...
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Meaning, this is a powerful way to share what you love.
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It's much stronger than just saying, I like.
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How to use it?
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Follow it with a noun or an ing verb.
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Examples, what I'm really passionate about is traveling.
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What I'm really passionate about is learning languages.
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What I'm really passionate about is photography.
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Number five, to be honest.
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Meaning, this is a very common phrase in English.
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It's used to introduce a sincere opinion or a thought you might be a little nervous to share.
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How to use it?
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Put it at the beginning of your sentence.
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Examples.
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To be honest, I'm not very good at small talk.
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To be honest, I don't really like horror movies.
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To be honest, I'm feeling a little tired today.
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Now let's look at some common mistakes I hear A2 to B1 learners make when they talk about themselves.
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Let's fix them.
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Mistake number one, using the wrong word to describe your job.
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Incorrect, I am designer.
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Correct, I am a designer.
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Remember to use a or an before your job title.
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In English, we always say, I am a teacher, I am an engineer, or I am a student.
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Don't forget it!
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Mistake number two, saying how you feel in the wrong way.
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Incorrect, I am boring today.
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Correct.
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I am bored today.
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Explanation.
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This is a very common mistake.
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Use ED adjectives to describe a feeling.
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Bored, tired, stressed, interested.
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Use ING adjectives to describe the thing that causes the feeling.
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Boring, tiring, stressful, interesting.
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If a movie is boring, you feel bored.
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Mistake number three.
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Not knowing how to describe a simple habit.
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Incorrect.
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I every day go to work.
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Correct.
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I go to work every day.
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The explanation is every day, two words, and it usually goes at the end of the sentence or at the very beginning for emphasis.
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The word order is important.
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Okay, it's your turn.
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I showed you how I talk about myself.
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Now let's practice you doing the same thing.
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I'll ask you a question and then we'll pause for a few seconds so you can answer out loud.
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Don't be shy, no one can hear you.
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Question number one.
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First, what's your job or what do you study?
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Are you a teacher, a student, a doctor?
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Tell me about it.
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Alright, I'll go first.
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I am a graphic designer.
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I work for a technology company and I really enjoy it because it's a creative job.
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Question number two.
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Now think about your personality.
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Are you a quiet person, like me, or are you more outgoing?
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How would you describe yourself?
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Model answer.
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Here's what I said.
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I'm a bit of a homebody.
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I'm pretty quiet and usually easygoing, but I can get a little stressed sometimes.
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Question number three.
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Last question.
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What's something you really love to do?
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What are you passionate about?
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Model answer?
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For me, it's traveling.
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What I'm really passionate about is traveling.
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I love experiencing new cultures and trying new food.
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You see?
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You can do it!
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Just take the structures I used and put in your own information.
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That's the secret to talking about yourself confidently.
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That is how I talk about myself confidently, and I hope now you feel better prepared to share your own story too.
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Thank you so much for learning with me today.
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See you in the next video!
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Wortschatz und Sprechhinweise zu dieser Lektion
Diese Sprechübung auf Niveau B1 basiert auf dem Video „How To Talk About Yourself Confidently – A2–B1“. Diese Wörter kommen am häufigsten vor: passionate, describe, examples, mistake, honest. Dieses Video enthält 153 Sätze und 1207 Wörter zum Nachsprechen. Der gesprochene Teil dauert 8:07. Der Sprecher spricht gleichmäßig mit etwa 149 Wörtern pro Minute – ein angenehmes Tempo fürs Shadowing. Nur 77 % 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 |
|---|---|---|
| passionate Adjektiv | /ˈpæʃənɪt/ | leidenschaftlich, intensiv |
| bore Verb | /boɹ/ | langweilen |
| adjective Substantiv | /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ | Adjektiv, Eigenschaftswort |
| homebody Substantiv | Stubenhocker, Stubenhockerin | |
| incorrect Adjektiv | /ˌɪn.kəˈɹɛkt/ | inkorrekt |
| confidently Adverb | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | selbstbewusst |
| noun Substantiv | /naʊn/ | Dingwort, Gegenstandswort |
| graphic Adjektiv | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | graphisch, grafisch |
| phrase Substantiv | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | Redewendung, Phrase |
| excite Verb | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | erregen |
| fascinate Verb | /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ | faszinieren |
| foodie Substantiv | /ˈfuːdi/ | Foodie |
| learner Substantiv | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | Lerner, Lernerin |
| perfectionist Substantiv | /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ | Perfektionist, Perfektionistin |
| summarize Verb | /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ | zusammenfassen |
Phrasal Verbs, die du hören wirst
| Wort | Aussprache | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| get up Verb | aufstehen | |
| go out Verb | hinausgehen, herausgehen | |
| wake up Verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | aufwachen, erwachen |
Sätze zum Wiederholen
Kurze, vollständige Sätze aus dem Video, die du im Alltag wiederverwenden kannst:
- First, what's your job or what do you study?
- Are you a teacher, a student, a doctor?
- How would you describe yourself?
- What's something you really love to do?
- What are you passionate about?
Grammatik in diesem Video
Die Strukturen, die der Sprecher am häufigsten verwendet, mit den genauen Worten aus dem Video:
| Struktur | Im Video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop … + -ing – Verben, auf die die -ing-Form folgt | start working · love spending · love experiencing |
| Present Continuous am/is/are + -ing – etwas, das gerade jetzt oder zurzeit passiert | is traveling · I'm not trying · is learning |
| Zukunft mit „will“ will + Verb – eine Entscheidung, ein Versprechen oder eine Vorhersage | I'll ask · I'll go |
Aussprache, auf die du achten solltest
Der Sprecher verwendet 42 Kurzformen und abgeschwächte Formen, zum Beispiel I'm, don't, I'll. Sprich sie in der kurzen Form, so wie du sie hörst.
- Die Laute „sh“ und „zh“: passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
- Lange Wörter – auf die Betonung achten: confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/
Laute, die Deutschsprachigen schwerfallen:
- Stimmhafter Auslaut — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ am Wortende nicht verhärten: adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/, verb /vɝb/, pause /pɔːz/
- /æ/ — offener als „ä“: passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/, adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
- /dʒ/ — stimmhaft, nicht „tsch“: adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/, gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/
So übst du mit diesem Video
- Höre dir das ganze Video einmal an, ohne zu sprechen, und notiere die Wörter, die du nicht kennst.
- Sprich Satz für Satz in normaler Geschwindigkeit nach und wiederhole jeden, bis dein Rhythmus zum Sprecher passt.
- Nimm dich auf und vergleiche mit dem Original; achte dabei auf Wörter wie passionate, bore, adjective.
Was ist die Shadowing-Technik?
Shadowing ist eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Sprachlerntechnik, die ursprünglich für die professionelle Dolmetscherausbildung entwickelt und durch den Polyglotten Dr. Alexander Arguelles populär gemacht wurde. Die Methode ist einfach aber wirkungsvoll: Du hörst englisches Audio von Muttersprachlern und wiederholst es sofort laut — wie ein Schatten, der dem Sprecher mit nur 1–2 Sekunden Verzögerung folgt. Anders als passives Hören oder Grammatikübungen zwingt Shadowing dein Gehirn und deine Mundmuskulatur, gleichzeitig echte Sprachmuster zu verarbeiten und zu reproduzieren. Studien zeigen, dass es Aussprachegenauigkeit, Intonation, Rhythmus, verbundene Sprache, Hörverständnis und Sprechflüssigkeit signifikant verbessert — was es zu einer der effektivsten Methoden für die IELTS Speaking-Vorbereitung und reale englische Kommunikation macht.