Shadowing Practice: A1/A2 Beginner English Listening Practice - Beach - Learn English Speaking with Video
Les maken...
1
When it is a hot and sunny summer day,
2
lots of people go to the beach.
3
They go to the beach to sit on the sand,
4
sunbathe and swim in the ocean.
5
It is great to relax at the beach and watch the waves of the ocean.
6
People take towels to sit on,
7
sun cream to protect their skin,
8
sunglasses and sun hats to the beach.
9
They normally put all of these things in a beach bag,
10
a bag that they only use when they go to the beach.
11
At the beach, children play in the sea,
12
make sandcastles or look for shells.
13
When they make sandcastles, they use spades to pick the sand up and they put the sand in a bucket.
14
They also use buckets to put the shells in.
15
Women also like to play in the ocean when they are at the beach.
16
They can jump the waves or use a bodyboard to catch the waves.
17
A bodyboard is like a surfboard but you don't stand up on it.
18
You lie all your body on it.
19
It is easy for children to use a bodyboard but it is more difficult for them to use a surfboard.
20
When adults are at the beach,
21
they usually like to lie on their towel and watch the waves or sunbathe.
22
But there are other things that they can do.
23
They can read a book,
24
go for a walk along the sea,
25
or have a drink at a beach bar.
26
At some beaches, you can hire a jet ski,
27
a kayak, or a small boat.
28
It is a really fun activity if you are travelling with your family or your friends.
29
You can spend 30 minutes or 1 hour on these boats.
30
Jet skis and boats are more expensive,
31
but kayaks are normally cheaper.
32
When I go to the beach,
33
I like to swim in the ocean and go for a walk.
34
I like to be active and I don't like to lie on my towel for a long time.
35
I think that it is more exciting to do different activities.
36
Also, I get sunburnt very quickly.
37
I am careful with the sun and I always wear sun cream.
38
I often take a parasol to the beach.
39
A parasol is an umbrella that you can take to the beach to protect yourself from the sun.
40
It is a great idea if you normally get sunburnt.
41
My favourite beaches in Europe are in Greece, France and Spain.
42
People say that the best beaches in the world are in Mexico,
43
Australia, Brazil and Thailand.
44
Which do you think is the best beach in the world?
45
Let me know in the comment section.
46
I like beaches where there aren't a lot of people.
47
I don't like it when you go to a beach and there are so many people because it isn't very relaxing.
48
I think that a perfect beach is one with palm trees,
49
clear blue water and with not a lot of people.
50
You can practice a lot of sports at the beach.
51
Like we said before, you can do bodyboarding or surfing in the ocean if there are waves at that beach.
52
You can practice windsurfing and kitesurfing in the ocean.
53
The weather must be a little bit windy to practice these sports.
54
You can go to windsurfing and kitesurfing classes.
55
They are very fun and it is a great idea if you are at the beach with your friends.
56
Also you can practice sailing if you know how to sail a boat.
57
Now I want you to answer these questions and write the answers in the comment box and I will correct your answers.
58
The first question is, what do you normally do at the beach?
59
The second question is, which is the best beach in the world for you?
60
The third question is, what don't you like to do at the beach?
61
And finally, what beach in the world do you want to visit?
62
If you have enjoyed this video,
63
please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel.
64
Thank you very much and I'll see you in the next one.
📺 Zelfde Kanaal
A127
Beginner English listening practice/speaking practice Level 1/A1 - My daily morning routine
British AccentDaily ConversationWorking Adults
A214
📝Jobs, school & education🗣️ Daily English Listening Practice - Easy English Podcast
British AccentCambridge Exam PrepWorking Adults
A216
Talking about Work in English 💼 Beginner English listening practice Level A2
British AccentDaily ConversationWorking Adults
A18
Describing someone in English - Beginner English listening practice A1 with subtitles
British AccentDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B15
🧑🤝🧑Childhood🧸 Beginner/Intermediate English listening practice - A2/B1/IELTS speaking questions
British AccentIELTS PrepCambridge Exam PrepTeens
A22
👪Family, friends & hobbies🎾 English Practice for Beginners
British AccentKidsTeensDaily Conversation
A22
Life story: How to introduce yourself in English🙋Present simple beginner listening practice
British AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A223
A1/A2 Beginner English Listening Practice - Travel
British AccentTravel EnglishDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B22
Summer 🌞⛱️ British English Podcast - Listening Practise for Intermediate English Learners
British AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B113
🏘️My hometown🏘️Beginner/Intermediate English listening practice A2/B1/IELTS- Speaking exam questions
British AccentIELTS PrepDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A213
🍽️COOKING & FOOD🥘 Beginner English Listening Practice A1 / A2
British AccentKidsTeensDaily Conversation
A25
⚽SPORTS🏏Beginner English Listening Practice A1 / A2
British AccentKidsTeensDaily Conversation
A25
A1/A2 Beginner English Listening Practice - Travel
British AccentKidsTravel EnglishTeens
A233
🐕PETS🐢 Beginner English Listening Practice A1 / A2 - Pets English Vocabulary
British AccentKidsTeensDaily Conversation
A26
🍽️Food, grocery shopping & eating out🍷Beginner listening practice - A1/A2 English speaking questions
British AccentKidsTravel EnglishTeens
B23
🇬🇧 Real English Conversation - Money 🇬🇧 Intermediate English Listening Practice B1/B2
British AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
A22
🏘️ Parts of the House 🏠 Beginner English Listening Practice A1 / A2
British AccentKidsTeensDaily Conversation
A22
English story:🙋♂️How to describe someone in English🙋♂️Present simple beginner listening practice
British AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B13
🏃♀️My Evening Routine🚴Beginner/Intermediate listening practice - A2/B1 speaking exam questions
British AccentInterview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B13
Hobbies - Podcast British English - Learning English
British AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
✨ Aanbevolen Video
A263
26 zinnen
Fish and Chips by the Sea
British AccentTravel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
A22
201 zinnen
Learn English Conversation - Sunny Beach Day ☀️🌴 (Practice, speak, repeat slow English) A2
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A27
6 zinnen
How to Talk About Your Dream Vacation in English 🌴 | Practice Speaking and Listening #vacation
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
A25
118 zinnen
FLYERS 2 TEST 3 PART 4
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
A115
28 zinnen
What did you do last summer? – A1 English Listening Test
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
A11,713
20 zinnen
English Reading Practice for Beginners A1| Graded Reader| Level 1 | Traveling
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
A25
83 zinnen
Learn English With Podcast | Summer & Vacation – Learn English with Real Conversations!
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
A24
10 zinnen
The Island#shorts #english #englishmerl #englishreading #englishgrammar #education
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A21
13 zinnen
Shadowing Practice: At the Beach #shadowingenglish #english
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
A23
157 zinnen
Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Chậm & Rõ #16 | English Listening for Beginners (A1–A2)
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A2 is gebaseerd op de video “A1/A2 Beginner English Listening Practice - Beach”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: beach, ocean, waves, sun, beaches. Deze video bevat 64 zinnen en 691 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 8:09. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 85 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 84% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| sand zelfstandig naamwoord | /sænd/ | zand, zavel |
| towel zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtaʊ̯əl/ | handdoek |
| shell zelfstandig naamwoord | /ʃɛl/ | schelp |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| swim werkwoord | /swɪm/ | zwemmen |
| bucket zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbʌkɪt/ | emmer |
| sail zelfstandig naamwoord | /seɪl/ | zeil |
| hire werkwoord | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | huren |
| palm zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɑm/ | palm, handpalm |
| ski zelfstandig naamwoord | /skiː/ | ski |
| sunny bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsʌni/ | zonnig |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| thumb zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈθʌm/ | duim |
| umbrella zelfstandig naamwoord | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | paraplu, regenscherm |
| surf werkwoord | /sɝf/ | surfen |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the best |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | practice windsurfing · practice sailing |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will correct · I'll see |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 7 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, aren't, I'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: thumb /ˈθʌm/, sunbathe /ˈsʌnbeɪð/
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 sand, towel, shell.
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.