Shadowing Practice: 5 Easy Apps to Boost Your English Learning | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc. - Learn English Speaking with Video
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English Learner's Podcast.
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Listen, learn and improve your English effortlessly.
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you Bye.
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I'm going to go to the next one.
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Hello and welcome dear English learners.
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I'm so glad you're here today.
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Take a moment to settle in.
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Grab a tea or coffee.
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This is your time.
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Find a comfortable place.
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and let this be a moment of peace.
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You don't have to take notes now.
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Just listen, relax and let the English flow into your ears.
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You're doing enough.
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So how was your day today?
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Did anything make you smile?
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Okay.
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Let me ask you.
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How long have you been learning English?
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Two months?
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three years?
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Tell me in the comments if you'd like.
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Also, what's your native language?
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We have learners here from so many beautiful cultures, and I'm so honoured to speak to you today.
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This episode is different.
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No shadowing.
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No repeating.
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Just listening.
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This is a brain break.
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but a useful one.
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so let's enjoy it together.
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You may have just started learning English.
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Or maybe you've been learning for months, even years.
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I want you to know your journey matters.
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You are not behind.
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You are not too slow.
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You are exactly where you need to be.
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So take a moment.
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Breathe in.
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Breathe out.
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Today we will do some English listening practice, but...
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You might wonder.
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If I don't repeat today, am I really learning?
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Yes.
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You are.
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Listening practice is powerful.
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It teaches you rhythm, pronunciation and understanding without pressure.
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Shadowing is wonderful.
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but it's like a workout.
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Sometimes your brain just needs to listen.
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to receive instead of produce.
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That's why today we'll talk about five amazing tools from some of the biggest and most trusted companies.
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that can help you learn English better and faster.
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These tools are free or beginner friendly and they're trusted by students, teachers, even professionals.
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Ready?
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Let's explore them.
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together.
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The first tool is simple.
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Google Translate.
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Yes, it's very popular.
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but many learners don't use it fully.
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Most people type a word in their language and get the English translation.
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But here's how to use it wisely.
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Try typing English sentences.
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and translating them into your native language.
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See if you understand.
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Now try the reverse.
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type your language and see how Google translates it to English.
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Most importantly, Press the speaker icon.
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Listen to the pronunciation, then repeat it out loud.
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This builds speaking skills.
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Is Google Translate always perfect?
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Well, yes and no. but it's a fantastic companion.
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A little helper in your pocket.
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Use it to learn vocabulary.
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Check spelling.
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Hear words clearly.
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even if you only use it five minutes a day.
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It adds up.
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Super easy tool.
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Let's move to the second tool, Grammarly.
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Grammarly helps you write better in English.
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Emails.
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social media posts, Diaries.
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Assignments.
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Anything.
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The awesome thing about Grammarly is that it doesn't just correct you.
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It explains why.
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You don't just see red marks.
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You learn.
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So I would suggest you start small.
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Write three to five sentences daily in English.
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Paste them into Grammarly.
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Read the suggestions.
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But if you want to learn properly, Try correcting your own mistakes first.
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Then use Grammarly to check.
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Grammarly Builds Confidence.
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and over time you'll notice.
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Hey.
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I don't make that mistake anymore.
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Let your writing grow.
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gently, step by step.
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Now let's talk about a hidden gem.
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Microsoft Immersive Reader.
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Many learners struggle with long texts.
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Too many words.
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No pauses.
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It feels too fast.
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So this tool was made just for you.
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you can easily change font size.
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Space out words.
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Highlight one line at a time.
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and Listen to the text being read out loud.
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This is perfect for beginners.
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Perfect for tired eyes.
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and more importantly, Perfect for focused practice.
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You can easily use it with English websites, your class notes or even short stories.
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The beauty of immersive reader is that you go at your pace.
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And that makes all the difference.
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Isn't that amazing?
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Now let's move to a tool for reading practice.
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The Kindle app by Amazon.
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Many English learners want to read books.
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but they stop often to check the dictionary.
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Kindle has a feature called Wordwise.
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It shows easy meanings above difficult words.
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so you can keep reading.
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No stopping.
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No frustration.
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Choose a beginner -friendly English book, like stories for teenagers or language learners.
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Read one page a day.
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It's enough.
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Really?
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Reading helps vocabulary stay in your brain longer.
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And with Wordwise you feel supported, not lost.
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Reading is a gentle, deep way to learn, and the Kindle app makes it easier than ever.
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Super simple.
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Our final tool today. is YouTube.
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Yes, obviously.
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YouTube has thousands of free English videos.
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But here's what many learners forget.
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when you watch.
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First, Use subtitles.
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Then watch again without them.
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This is important and you can check how much you understood.
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You can also try writing it down with looking at the subtitles.
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This will help you with your writing skill.
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Repeat short phrases.
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Use the slow speed option in settings.
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That's listening, pronunciation and vocabulary.
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all at once.
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Some channels, like ours, speak clearly and slowly.
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So make a playlist of your favourite teachers.
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listen while cooking, walking, or relaxing.
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even if you understand just 50 % today.
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Tomorrow it'll be 55%. And that's real progress.
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Now let's pause for a moment.
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Some of you might be feeling I want to learn fast.
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I should do more.
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I'm behind. But please.
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Take a breath.
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Language is not a race.
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There's no finish line.
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Obsession can feel like motivation.
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but it often leads to burnout.
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Balance brings peace.
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Choose just one of the tools we spoke about today.
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Use it daily, just 5 to 10 minutes.
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That's enough.
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Over time it becomes a habit.
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You don't need to do everything.
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You need to do what feels right. with joy.
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Learning a little.
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Just five or ten focused minutes every day.
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is far better than pushing for hours once a week and then burning out.
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Small consistent steps build strong habits.
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They create lasting change.
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So, Be gentle with yourself.
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Celebrate your small wins.
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Remind yourself that progress is happening.
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even when it feels slow or invisible.
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And remember: I am here with you every step of the way.
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Together we will find the right pace that fits your life and your needs.
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because your learning journey deserves to be joyful, sustainable and balanced.
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Let's recap.
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We talked about five tools today.
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Google Translate for understanding and speaking.
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Grammarly for writing with confidence.
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Microsoft Immersive Reader for easy, focused reading.
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Amazon Kindle with WordWise for enjoyable guided reading.
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YouTube for everyday listening and speaking.
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These tools are your teammates.
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They are here to support you just like I am.
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You are growing.
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Even if it feels slow, you are improving every single day.
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Comment and tell me.
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Which of these tools have you tried?
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Which one will you start with?
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I read every message.
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And I reply.
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because I care about your journey.
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You're not just learning English, You're building a new life.
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with new skills, new confidence and new dreams.
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So thank you for showing up today.
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You did something beautiful.
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See you in the next episode.
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And remember, you are enough.
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You are improving.
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And I am so, so proud of you.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “5 Easy Apps to Boost Your English Learning”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: English, tool, Grammarly, learners, learning. Deze video bevat 209 zinnen en 1221 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 10:06. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 121 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 85% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| pronunciation zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | uitspraak |
| beginner zelfstandig naamwoord | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | beginneling, beginnelinge |
| vocabulary zelfstandig naamwoord | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | woordenschat, vocabulaire |
| breathe werkwoord | /bɹiːð/ | ademen, ademhalen |
| subtitle zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | ondertiteling, ondertitel |
| translate werkwoord | /tɹænzˈleɪt/ | vertalen, overzetten |
| pause zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɔːz/ | pauze |
| gentle bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | lieflijk |
| habit zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | gewoonte |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| burnout zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ | burn-out |
| effortlessly bijwoord | /ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/ | moeiteloos |
| helper zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhɛlpɚ/ | helper, helpster |
| playlist zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ | afspeellijst, playlist |
| wisely bijwoord | /ˈwaɪzli/ | wijselijk |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| show up werkwoord | tentoonstellen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Did anything make you smile?
- Also, what's your native language?
- If I don't repeat today, am I really learning?
- Which of these tools have you tried?
- Which one will you start with?
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 | was made · being read |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | may have · might wonder · might be |
| Vergrotende trap -er than / more … than — twee dingen vergelijken | easier than · better than |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | started learning · keep reading |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 22 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'm, you're. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: breathe /bɹiːð/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/, frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/, dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/, motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, effortlessly /ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/, dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: immersive /ɪˈmɜːɹ.sɪv/, pause /pɔːz/, honoured /ˈɑnɚd/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, translate /tɹænzˈleɪt/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, companion /kəmˈpæn.jən/
- /w/ — met ronde lippen: wisely /ˈwaɪzli/, workout /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/
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 pronunciation, beginner, vocabulary.
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.