Shadowing Practice: 16 AMAZON STAR METHOD INTERVIEW ANSWERS! (Amazon Leadership Principles Interview Questions!) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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in this training video i am going to teach you how to answer amazon interview questions using the star method
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If you are applying for any job role with this brilliant organization,
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Please make sure you stay tuned because the tips questions and brilliant, unique answers I am about to give you,
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will help you pass your interview at the first attempt.
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To achieve that goal, I am going to cover the following four things in this video.
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Number one, I will teach you how to answer Amazon behavioral interview questions using the star method.
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The star method is recognized by the Amazon hiring manager as the correct way to structure your responses.
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Number two, I will tell you which behavioral questions feature often in all Amazon job interviews.
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Number three, I will then give you top scoring sample answers to Amazon behavioral interview questions
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that will impress the Amazon hiring manager.
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And then finally, number four,
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I will tell you how you can instantly access my full 16 Amazon Leadership Principles,
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Star Method Answers in an online training video.
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And just very quickly, if you are new to my channel, please make sure you hit that subscribe button.
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We have more than 5 million subscribers on this channel now.
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Literally thousands and thousands of you are getting hired each year.
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I can only help you if you are subscribed.
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Please hit the like button and make sure you tell me.
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the name of the Amazon job role you are applying for in the comment section below the video,
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and I will give you some extra tips to help you pass.
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Thank you very much indeed.
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During your Amazon interview, you will have to answer many behavioral interview questions that assess your understanding,
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knowledge, and application of the 16 leadership principles.
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For example, one of the more common Amazon interview questions is,
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Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
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This question assesses your understanding and knowledge of the first leadership principle, customer obsession.
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In my opinion, Amazon is the best organization in the world.
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It is the best because it obsesses about its customers.
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Now whenever you answer any of the 16 leadership principles interview questions,
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I strongly advise you use a star method.
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This is the most effective way to answer any of the 16 Amazon Leadership Principles Behavioral Interview Questions,
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like that one I put up on the screen.
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The STAR method stands for the following four things.
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Write this down.
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Situation, task, action, and result.
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So whenever you are answering any of the Amazon behavioral interview questions,
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begin your answer and explain the situation you were in.
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You will then briefly outline the task that needed to be done.
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You will then give in -depth details of the action you took before finally revealing the results following your actions.
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So I strongly recommend you use the STAR method when answering any of the 16 Leadership Principles Behavioral Interview Questions.
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So the first of the 16 leadership principles is.. customer obsession.
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This means that Amazon employees put the customer first in every decision they make.
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They work to earn and keep customer trust by always delivering value.
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An example, customer obsession interview question is, tell me about a time You went above and beyond for a customer.
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Let me now give you my brilliant example, star method answer to this difficult Amazon interview question.
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Tell me about a time.
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You went above and beyond for a customer.
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Here we go.
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"In my previous role, a customer called me to seek advice on how to use a product they had recently purchased.
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They were having trouble understanding the product's instructions.
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My responsibility was not only to resolve their immediate issue, but also to ensure they could confidently use the product.
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Once I had sufficient information, I informed the customer that I would investigate the issue as a priority
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and call them back before the end of the day.
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I analyzed the instructions myself and found them confusing.
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So I rewrote them in simpler language and created a short step -by -step video tutorial.
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I reviewed both the amended instructions and the video tutorial with my manager
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and then shared them with the customer the same day.
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The customer was delighted and they were immediately able to use the product with confidence.
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A link to the video was included with the amended instructions, and we never received any further complaints from customers.
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So that is a brilliant example in depth answer.
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to that challenging behavioral interview question.
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Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer that uses the STAR method.
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Situation, task, action and result.
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It is an in -depth answer that tells the Amazon hiring manager,
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you fully understand the importance of the leadership principle, customer obsession.
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Let's now move on to the second of our 16 Amazon Leadership Principles.
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This one is called Ownership.
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What does it mean?
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This means that Amazon employees act like owners and leaders.
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They think long term.
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And they never say, that's not my job.
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They always take full responsibility for outcomes.
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What is an example question that could come up at your Amazon interview?
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Here it is.
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Write this down.
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"Describe a time when you took responsibility for a project from start to finish." Here is my brilliant example star method answer.
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"Describe a time when you took responsibility for a project from start to finish." Here we go.
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"In my last job, I was helping to train a new co -worker when I noticed that the onboarding process wasn't consistent.
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This gave me the idea to create a systemized onboarding process that could be rolled out company -wide."
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After obtaining permission from my manager, I took full ownership of the project.
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My goal was to design and implement a clear, repeatable onboarding framework within two weeks.
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I created a detailed project plan that outlined the final objective,
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the people who would be involved and their responsibilities and the lines of communication.
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on their own onboarding experiences and developed training materials and reference guides.
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I also set up a feedback loop so that the process could be refined over time.
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Within two weeks, I delivered a complete onboarding package
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that reduced training time for new hires by 30 % and gave managers a consistent framework to work from.
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The process was adopted across multiple my manager praised me for taking the initiative and leading the project from start to finish.
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Again, that is a brilliant STAR method answer that teaches you how to answer the 16 Amazon Leadership Principles interview questions.
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Again, you can see how effective the STAR method structure is for answering these challenging interview questions.
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Let's now move on.
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Two, Amazon leadership principle number three, invent and simplify.
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What does this mean?
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This means that Amazon employees find new creative solutions and they simplify processes.
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They value innovation and make things easier for customers and teams.
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What is An example question that could come up at your Amazon interview.
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Here it is.
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Write this down.
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Give me an example of a time you created a simple solution to a complex problem.
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This seems like a really difficult question to answer, but there is a fantastic response you can give again today
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that uses the star method here we go give me an example of a time
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You created a simple solution to a complex problem.
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In my last job, I noticed that customer emails were not being responded to with any urgency.
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For example, if a customer emailed at 6 :00 p .m., they wouldn't receive a response until the following morning.
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This resulted in lost revenue for the company.
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I decided to create a simple solution to this challenging problem.
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a virtual assistant to answer customer queries outside of business hours.
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So I turned my attention to artificial intelligence." I researched the best customer response chatbots
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and found one with simple integration and low cost monthly subscription fees.
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After trialing it on our website, my manager agreed to its implementation during out of hours.
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The chatbot was an instant hit with customers, and it helped to increase sales by 17 % over the next three months.
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So that is another great answer.
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It shows that you find a simple solution to a complex problem.
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That is the type of person Amazon wants to hire.
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People who complete projects from start to finish,
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they find an issue in the company and they come up with a creative but simple solution?
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It is a fantastic answer, again, that uses the STAR method.
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Let's now move on to leadership principle number four.
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are right a lot.
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What does this mean?
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It means that Amazon employees have strong judgment and they make good decisions.
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They listen.
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learn and use data and intuition to be right often.
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What is an example question that could come up at your Amazon interview.
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Write this down.
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Tell me about a time when you made a decision based on your judgment and it turned out to be correct.
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Here is my brilliant star method answer.
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Tell me about a time when you made a decision based on your judgment, and it turned out to be correct.
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"In my last job, we suddenly received several negative online reviews on Trustpilot.
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I decided to investigate the cause of the reviews as I was concerned
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that customers were not getting the service they deserved and the company's reputation could be damaged.
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After reading the reviews, I called the customers directly first to apologize and to also ask questions about their experience.
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They all said the same thing.
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that they had ordered a product from our website for next day delivery, but it failed to arrive.
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My manager was away on holiday, so I made a decision that I felt was in the best interests of the company.
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I refunded the customers as a gesture of goodwill and apologized for the experience.
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I then contacted the courier company, which informed me that they were short staffed, resulting in unexpected delays.
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I expressed my disappointment that they had failed to notify
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issue before sourcing a new courier with great reviews and self -imposed penalties for late deliveries.
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I decided to switch couriers to protect our customers.
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And when my manager returned to work the following week,
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he praised me for my decision making and proactive approach to solving this urgent problem." That is another.
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Brilliant example star method answer that will help you get hired at your Amazon interview.
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We have now covered four of the 16 Amazon leadership principles.
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The next thing to do to accelerate your learning even further
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and get my full Amazon online interview training course is click
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that link right now in the top right hand corner of the video.
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Head straight through to my website, passmyinterview .com, and you can get the remaining 12 Amazon leadership principles,
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interview questions, and sample star method answers.
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So you will get the four we have just covered in this video, And you will get the script.
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so you can download it and use it when preparing for your Amazon interview.
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Click the link right now, go through to my website, and get instant access to the full training video.
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Don't forget to hit the subscribe button.
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Give the video a like.
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Tell me the name of the position you are applying for at Amazon, and I will give you some extra tips.
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And don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn.
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always an absolute honor and a pleasure to connect with like -minded professionals such as yourself.
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Thank you for watching, and I wish you the very best for passing your Amazon interview.
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Have a great day.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “16 AMAZON STAR METHOD INTERVIEW ANSWERS!”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: amazon, customer, interview, answer, method. Deze video bevat 159 zinnen en 1952 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 15:45. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 124 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 86% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| obsession zelfstandig naamwoord | /əbˈsɛʃən/ | obsessie, bezetenheid |
| instruction zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | onderwijs |
| courier zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ | koerier |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| chatbot zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtʃætbɑt/ | chatbot |
| simplify werkwoord | /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ | vereenvoudigen, versimpelen |
| amend werkwoord | /əˈmɛnd/ | verbeteren, corrigeren |
| tutorial zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ | snelcursus, tutorial |
| outline zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ | omtrek |
| assess werkwoord | /əˈsɛs/ | beoordelen, evalueren |
| inform werkwoord | /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ | informeren, inlichten |
| apologize werkwoord | /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ | zich verontschuldigen, verantwoorden |
| obsess werkwoord | /əbˈsɛs/ | obsederen |
| proactive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ | proactief |
| rewrite werkwoord | /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ | herschrijven |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| come up with werkwoord | bedenken, verzinnen | |
| set up werkwoord | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | bereiden, voorbereiden |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is recognized · are subscribed · be done |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | have now covered · have just covered |
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | people who would · People who complete |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 4 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, wasn't, wouldn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, intuition /ˌɪn.tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/, subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: behavioral /bɪˈheɪvjəɹəl/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, repeatable /ɹɪˈpiːtəbəl/, intuition /ˌɪn.tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: onboard /ɒnˈbɔːd/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, amend /əˈmɛnd/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/, proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: chatbot /ˈtʃætbɑt/, proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/, analyze /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/
- /w/ — met ronde lippen: query /ˈkwɪɹ.i/, goodwill /ˌɡʊdˈwɪl/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als obsession, instruction, courier.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.