Shadowing Practice: 65k - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello my friends!
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Welcome back to my channel!
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I'm so happy to see you here today.
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In this video, we are going to learn English with a special technique called shadowing.
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Now you might be wondering, what is shadowing?
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Let me explain.
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Shadowing is when you listen to someone speaking in English and try to repeat what they say exactly how they say it.
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It helps you improve your pronunciation,
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intonation, and even your listening skills.
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It's like being a shadow, following every move.
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Here's how you can use this video to practice.
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First, listen to me as I read a story.
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All the words will appear on the screen so you can follow along.
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Then try repeating after me,
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copying my tone and rhythm.
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It's okay if you don't get it perfect the first time.
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Practice makes progress.
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Before we begin, I want to tell you why I chose this story.
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It's something I heard recently,
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and I thought it would be perfect to share with you because it's both interesting and useful.
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Today's story is about Sarah,
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a young woman who traveled to the United States for the first time.
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The story is written in clear,
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easy English, so you can focus on understanding the words and practicing your speaking.
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Here's what we'll do.
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I'll read the story slowly and clearly,
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and you can follow the words on the screen.
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Later, you'll have a chance to repeat the sentences with me.
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This is a great way to practice your listening,
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speaking, and even reading skills all at the same time.
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Are you ready to hear Sarah's story?
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Let's begin!
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This is the story.
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I am at the airport right now and I feel so excited.
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Today is the day.
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I am flying to New York City for the first time.
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I have my ticket, my passport, and my bags.
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Everything is ready.
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I arrive at the check-in desk and hand my ticket to the lady.
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She smiles and says, Here is your boarding pass.
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You are in seat 17C.
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Have a good flight.
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Thank you, I say.
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A window seat.
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Perfect!
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I love looking out of the window when I fly.
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I go through security and it takes forever.
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The line is so long,
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but I finally get through.
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Now I am at gate 23,
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waiting to board my flight.
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After some time, I hear the announcement,
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Flight 567 to New York is now boarding.
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Please line up by group number.
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My heart races.
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This is it.
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I get on the plane and walk down the aisle looking for my seat.
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17A.
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When I reach my row, I stop.
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Someone is sitting in my seat.
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It is a man in a blue jacket,
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and he is looking out of the window.
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I feel nervous, but I say,
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Excuse me, sir, this is my seat.
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He looks at me, surprised.
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Oh, he says, are you sure?
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Let me check my ticket.
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He pulls out his ticket and looks at it.
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Hmm, he says, my ticket says 17A.
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I think this is my seat.
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Now I am confused.
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I pull out my ticket and show it to him.
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See, my ticket says 17A, I say confidently.
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He looks at my ticket, then looks at me.
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He smiles kindly and says, Okay, no problem.
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You can take the seat.
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I'll sit in the middle.
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I feel a little bad,
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but I really want the window seat.
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Thank you, I say as I sit down.
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The plane takes off, and I look out the window.
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The clouds are so beautiful.
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I feel happy and relaxed now.
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The man next to me starts a conversation.
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Are you going to New York for vacation? he asks.
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Yes, I say.
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It's my first time.
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I want to see Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.
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That's great, he says.
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I live in New York.
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You'll love it.
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It's a busy city, but it's full of life.
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As we talk, I notice something strange.
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He doesn't seem upset about losing the window seat.
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He is calm and even friendly.
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After a while, the flight attendant comes by.
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She looks at me and then at the man.
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Excuse me, she says, but I think there's been a mistake.
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I freeze.
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What mistake, I ask.
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The flight attendant looks at my ticket.
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Then she looks at the seat numbers.
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You are in the wrong seat.
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She says.
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What?
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I ask, confused.
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The seat is 17A and it belongs to this gentleman, she explains.
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Your seat is actually 17C, the aisle seat.
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My face turns red.
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I look at the man and he just smiles.
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It's okay, he says.
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I don't mind the middle seat.
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I feel so embarrassed.
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All this time I thought I was right, but I was wrong.
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I should have been sitting in the aisle seat.
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I'm so sorry, I say to him.
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You were right all along.
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Don't worry about it, he says with a laugh.
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Mistakes happen.
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For the rest of the flight,
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I can't stop thinking about how kind he is.
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He didn't argue or get upset.
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He just smiled and let me have the seat.
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As the plane lands, I thank him again.
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You are very kind, I say.
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He just laughs and says,
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Enjoy New York, and next time double check your ticket.
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When I leave the plane,
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I feel a mix of emotions.
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Embarrassment, gratitude, and relief.
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This trip is already teaching me something important.
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Sometimes it's okay to admit when you're wrong.
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So what can we learn from Sarah's story?
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First, always double check your ticket.
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It's a simple step, but it can save you from a lot of confusion.
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Mistakes like sitting in the wrong seat are easy to make,
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especially when we're feeling excited or nervous.
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But here's the most important lesson.
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Mistakes are OK.
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Sarah thought she was right, but she wasn't.
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Instead of getting upset, the man showed kindness and patience.
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This teaches us that being kind to others,
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even in small situations, can make a big difference.
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Learning English is just like this journey.
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Sometimes we make mistakes, and that's okay.
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Mistakes help us learn and grow.
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The important thing is to keep trying and stay positive.
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Every small step you take in learning English is a step closer to reaching your goals.
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Now I want you to think about this.
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What would you have done in Sarah's situation?
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And you have switched seats or insisted on staying where you thought you belonged?
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Let me know in the comments!
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Now let's look at some useful phrases and vocabulary from Sarah's story.
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These are words and expressions you can use when you travel or even in daily life.
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1. Useful phrases at the airport.
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Excuse me, this is my seat.
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Use this phrase if someone is sitting in the wrong seat.
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Repeat after me.
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Excuse me, this is my seat.
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Let me check my ticket.
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A polite way to confirm your seat or other travel details.
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Repeat after me.
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Let me check my ticket.
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Have a good flight.
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A friendly way to wish someone a safe and pleasant trip.
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Repeat after me.
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Have a good flight.
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2. Vocabulary for Travel Boarding Pass This is the ticket you need to get on the plane.
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Boarding Pass Example I showed my boarding pass at the gate.
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window seat, middle seat, aisle seat.
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These are the three types of seats on a plane.
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Window seat, middle seat, aisle seat.
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I prefer a window seat because I love the view.
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Security check.
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The process where airport staff check your bags and ID.
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Security check.
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The security check took a long time today.
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Gate, the area where you wait to board your flight.
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Gate, example, my flight is boarding at gate 23.
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Three, phrases for polite conversations.
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Don't worry about it, a kind way to say that everything is okay.
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Don't worry about it.
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Example, I said sorry for the mistake.
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and he replied, Don't worry about it.
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Mistakes happen.
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A comforting phrase to remind someone that it's normal to make errors.
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Mistakes happen.
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Example.
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When I sat in the wrong seat,
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the man said, Mistakes happen.
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Enjoy your trip.
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A positive way to wish someone well on their journey.
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Enjoy your trip.
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Example The flight attendant said, Enjoy your trip.
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Practice time.
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Let's practice some of these phrases together.
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Repeat after me.
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Excuse me, this is my seat.
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Let me check my ticket.
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Don't worry about it.
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Mistakes happen.
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Great job!
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Remember these phrases are very useful when you travel.
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Try using them the next time you fly or even in other situations where you need to speak politely.
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Thank you so much for practicing with me today.
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I hope you enjoyed Sarah's story and learned something new.
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Remember, you can watch this video as many times as you want to practice your shadowing.
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Repeating the story will help you improve your pronunciation,
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rhythm, and confidence in English.
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If you found this video helpful,
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please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends.
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Don't forget to subscribe!
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Before we go, let me leave you with this.
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Learning English is not just about words and grammar.
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It's about connecting with people,
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just like Sarah did on her trip.
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So keep practicing, stay curious, and enjoy the journey!
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See you in the next video!
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: seat, ticket, mistake, flight, window. Deze video bevat 218 zinnen en 1563 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 12:48. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| phrase zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | uitspraak |
| aisle zelfstandig naamwoord | /aɪ̯l/ | zijbeuk, vleugel |
| pronunciation zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | uitspraak |
| vocabulary zelfstandig naamwoord | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | woordenschat, vocabulaire |
| polite bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /pəˈlaɪt/ | beleefd |
| rhythm zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | ritme |
| intonation zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ | intonatie, zinsmelodie |
| embarrassment zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs.mənt/ | verlegenheid |
| gratitude zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/ | dankbaarheid |
| kindness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | vriendelijkheid, aardigheid |
| kindly bijwoord | /ˈkaɪn(d)li/ | vriendelijk, beminnelijk |
| thumb zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈθʌm/ | duim |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| insist werkwoord | /ɪnˈsɪst/ | blijven bij, volhouden |
| passport zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpæspɔɹt/ | paspoort |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| sit down werkwoord | gaan zitten |
| take off werkwoord | uittrekken, afzetten |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- I'm so happy to see you here today.
- Here's how you can use this video to practice.
- I'll sit in the middle.
- I don't mind the middle seat.
- I'm so sorry, I say to him.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
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| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | there's been · have done · have switched |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | love looking · stop thinking · keep trying |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | is shadowing · am flying · is now boarding |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will appear · we'll do · I'll read |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 21 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'll, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, thumb /ˈθʌm/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs.mənt/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs.mənt/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/, passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/, embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/, grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/
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 phrase, aisle, pronunciation.
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.