Shadowing-Übung: Learn English Through Story - Read and Repeat Shadowing (Lesson #65) - English Shadowing - Englisch Sprechen Lernen mit Video
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Well, hello, all of my students.
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I hope you're having a fantastic day.
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My name is Jay and welcome to another English lesson here on the channel.
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Today, I am going to help you improve your English by reading a story at a moderate pace
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and explaining key vocabulary words and phrases.
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Now, today's story is something I put together that many of us as adults can relate to.
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So as an English learner, if you're from 21 to maybe 45 or 50 and over,
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you will definitely be able to relate to today's story.
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So I'll read it slow and explain it.
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And I want you to take notes of the key words and phrases, and you'll be able to practice them at a later time.
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Okay, so let's get ready for some learning and laughter and let's dive into today's story.
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Madison had not planned to spend her Saturday morning thinking about car insurance, okay?
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She had not planned.
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She had not scheduled.
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This was something that she did not look forward to doing.
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However, her old policy was about to expire,
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which created an unexpected sense of urgency.
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Unexpected sense of urgency.
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So something unexpected is the same as saying something that is not planned.
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You did not know it was going to happen.
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All right.
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When we talk about urgency, urgency, a strong need to act quickly.
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Okay.
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It was of great urgency to get my pregnant wife to the hospital.
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Oh, my goodness.
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I remember when we had our first child and I thought it was going to happen like the movies.
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You know, when she has her water break, I thought the baby was coming immediately.
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And so at two or three o'clock in the morning, I am racing down the highway with the utmost urgency to get to the hospital.
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And she was in labor for hours.
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I felt like a plum fool.
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Let's continue and find out what happens.
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She opened several websites and began a careful comparison of different insurance plans.
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Now, when you talk about a comparison,
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it's examining differences between your choices or options.
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You compare.
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When you go shopping for shoes, you compare one pair of shoes to another.
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That's a comparison.
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Some people compare McDonald's to Burger King.
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They look at the two options and they notice the differences.
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Well, some people like the fries at McDonald's more so than Burger King.
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But some people like their burgers grilled instead of fried like they do at McDonald's.
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That's a comparison.
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Okay.
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Some people compare my channel to other English channels.
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Okay.
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At first, the process felt confusing because each company used slightly different terminology, slightly different terminology.
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So when we talk about terminology, special words used in a particular field.
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OK, so there are certain terms that a doctor uses that I wouldn't use.
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But then there are certain terms that a police officer uses that a teacher would not use.
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OK, one item 12.
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We have a 1911 going in progress now.
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Send a 1040 to the scene.
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I am at.
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So who knows what that means?
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Different terminology, different words are used to express different things.
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OK, so she was confused when she was reading through the websites.
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One quote looked attractive until she noticed a high deductible hidden in the details.
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Okay.
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A deductible.
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The amount you pay before insurance covers cost.
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All right.
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So some people have a $500 deductible.
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Some people have a thousand dollar deductible.
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Meaning if there's an accident,
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you pay the first $500 and then they pay the remainder or you pay the first $1,000 and then they pay the remainder.
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That's a deductible, all right?
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Now, notice a high deductible was hidden in the details.
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She didn't see it, okay?
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She did not recognize it.
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She did not notice it.
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It was hidden from her.
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Another plan offered broader coverage, but the monthly payment seemed slightly higher, okay?
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broader coverage, meaning they offered more, a broader range, a greater range.
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So maybe it had roadside assistance.
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Maybe it had rental car coverage.
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It had broader coverage.
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Coverage.
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Coverage has to do with protection provided by an insurance company.
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Cover.
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Notice the word cover inside of coverage.
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So when we talk about coverage, it has to do with something covering, okay, or protection.
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The roof provided coverage from the storm, okay?
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The umbrella gave me coverage during the wet season, okay?
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Coverage.
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Madison realized she needed to examine the fine print before making any quick decisions.
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Okay, she realized, she thought about it.
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She needed to examine, look closely so nothing would be missed or overlooked.
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Now, when we talk about the fine print,
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the fine print, Small details in a contract that are easy to overlook.
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All right.
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So we often say you better read the fine print before you sign that.
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OK.
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So you better look at all of the details before you make a final conclusion.
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All right.
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The fine print.
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She called an agent who patiently explained the differences between basic protection and full liability.
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OK, she called an agent, an agent, someone who represents someone else.
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OK, in this sense, an agent represents an insurance company.
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So she gave them a call.
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OK, liability.
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When we talk about liability, it has to do with legal responsibility for damage or loss liability.
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OK, we put a sign out during the rain
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so people wouldn't slip on the floor and there would be no liability on the company.
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liability.
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Okay.
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The conversation helped remove much of the confusion she had been feeling earlier.
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The conversation, when you communicate with other people,
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you converse, conversate, converse, confusion, lack of understanding or clarity.
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Okay.
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So you would use this word when you don't understand something.
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So if you are a beginning English learner, you might say, this is a bit confusing.
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I don't understand.
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All right.
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Confusing.
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You don't grasp what you should do.
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It's not really clear yet.
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All right.
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Some women are confusing to understand.
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They say one thing but mean another.
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Okay, so confusing.
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It's not clear.
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You don't understand.
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Come on, ladies.
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Don't get upset.
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You know I'm telling the truth.
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Still, Madison wanted a policy that provided both financial security and reasonable cost.
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So in other words, She wanted a plan that was going to suit her needs, that was going to work out for her.
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Provide security, protection from financial risk, security.
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All right.
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We're almost done.
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After reviewing the numbers again,
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she noticed one company offered a helpful discount for safe drivers.
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OK, after reviewing, examining, going over.
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OK, a discount, discount, a reduction in price discount.
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Who doesn't love a great discount?
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OK, the plan balanced affordability with strong protection,
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which gave her confidence in the choice.
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Okay.
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Protection, protection, something that keeps you safe from harm or loss.
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Okay.
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Protection.
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All right.
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The dog provided protection for the family.
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Okay.
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He bought a firearm for personal protection.
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Okay.
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President Trump talks about protecting America.
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Okay.
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To offer to keep someone safe from harm.
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All right.
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Let's wind it up with these last two sentences.
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By the afternoon, Madison finalized the policy and received a confirmation email.
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Okay.
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Finalized.
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Coming to an end or conclude.
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I am about to finalize today's English lesson.
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Finalize to make a lasting decision.
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All right.
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Instead of feeling stressed, she felt satisfied knowing that she had made a thoughtful and responsible decision.
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Okay.
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She had made a thoughtful and responsible decision.
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Okay.
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So that's going to do it for today's quick English lesson.
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Through story, of course, I have given you about 10 plus words for today.
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Okay.
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So what I want you to do is make sure you take two words
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if you are a beginner and use two words in a conversation within the next week.
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If you are intermediate or advanced, you should be using three to maybe five words.
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OK, make sure you watch today's lesson again.
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I didn't make it too long.
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And so I want you to watch it once with the subtitles on and once with the subtitles off.
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Also, if you gained some value, if you were helped in any way, if you're not a subscriber, make sure you subscribe.
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Let me know down in the comments section where you're watching from.
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If this is your first time, let me know if you have a story idea you want me to write about
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so I can help you improve your English.
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I enjoy reading stories.
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That is a great way to help you improve your English.
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I think I do a decent job of explaining words.
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And so I hope my style is benefiting you on your English learning journey.
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OK, with that being said, be sure to share today's lesson on Facebook, on what is it?
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WhatsApp or whatever other social media platform you use that would greatly help the channel.
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And make sure you get some rest.
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Okay.
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Enjoy the rest of your day so you can join me on my next English lesson.
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I'll see you then.
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Wenn du Englisch sprechen üben willst, ist shadowing eine der besten Methoden – und dieses Video macht es super einfach! Der Sprecher liest eine Geschichte in moderatem Tempo, erklärt Schlüsselwörter und verbindet sie mit alltäglichen Beispielen. So lernst du nicht nur Vokabeln, sondern auch, wie sie in echten Sätzen verwendet werden. Perfekt für Erwachsene zwischen 21 und 50+, da die Geschichte alltägliche Szenen wie Versicherungsvergleiche umfasst – was du sicher selbst schon erlebt hast. Mit shadowspeak oder shadow speech replizierst du direkt nach dem Sprecher, trainierst Intonation und Rhythmus und gewinnst Selbstvertrauen. Ein idealer Weg, um flüssiger zu werden, ohne sich langweilen zu müssen!
Grammatik & Ausdrücke im Kontext
Im Video tauchen praktische Strukturen auf, die du täglich verwenden kannst:
- "had not planned to spend": Diese Vergangenheitsform drückt aus, dass etwas nicht geplant war. Beispiel: "Ich hatte nicht geplant, den ganzen Tag zu arbeiten."
- "created an unexpected sense of urgency": "Eine unerwartete Dringlichkeit schaffen" – nützlich, um Situationen zu beschreiben, die plötzlich handeln erfordern. Zum Beispiel: "Der plötzliche Regen schuf eine unerwartete Dringlichkeit, ins Haus zu laufen."
- "comparison of different insurance plans": "Vergleich verschiedener Versicherungspläne" – die Wortkombination "comparison of" hilft, Unterschiede zwischen Dingen zu erklären. So kannst du sagen: "Ein Vergleich von Kaffeesorten zeigt, dass ich Espresso lieber mag als Kaffee mit Milch."
Häufige Aussprachefallen
Einige Wörter im Video können tricky sein – achte darauf:
- "urgency": Die Aussprache "ˈɜːrdʒənsi" (mit Betonung auf der ersten Silbe) wird oft falsch gesprochen. Übe es mit shadowing: Sage es langsam: "ur-gen-cy".
- "terminology": "ˌtɜːrmɪˈnɑːlədʒi" – Achte auf die doppelten "m" und "n". Repliziere den Sprecher, um den Fluss zu lernen.
- "moderate pace": "ˈmɒdərət peɪs" – "Moderates Tempo" wird manchmal zu schnell gesprochen. Nutze die shadowing site, um die richtige Geschwindigkeit zu finden.
Mit diesem Video und ein bisschen Übung wirst du nicht nur Vokabeln lernen, sondern auch dein Sprechen auf ein neues Level heben. Also leg los – und vergiss nicht: shadow speak macht Spaß und bringt Ergebnisse!
Grammatik in diesem Video
Die Strukturen, die der Sprecher am häufigsten verwendet, mit den genauen Worten aus dem Video:
| Struktur | Im Video |
|---|---|
| Passiv be + Partizip Perfekt – wichtig ist, was geschieht, nicht wer es tut | is not planned · was hidden · would be missed |
| Past Continuous was/were + -ing – eine Handlung, die zu einem Zeitpunkt in der Vergangenheit im Gange war | was coming · was reading |
| Ratschlag mit „should“ should + Verb – sagen, was eine gute Idee ist | should do · should be |
| Verpflichtung: must / have to / need to sagen, dass etwas notwendig ist | need to act · has to do · needed to examine |
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.