Shadowing Practice: A1 English Listening Practice - Breakfast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey everybody!
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Welcome to this A1 English listening practice video.
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You can use this video to practice your listening and comprehension as I speak.
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Before we start, remember to download the Listening Time podcast, and if you want my specialized training to help you improve your listening,
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then become a member at patreon .com slash listening time.
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If you become a member, then you'll get my seminars where I train you to listen more effectively and understand native speakers.
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And if you become a Listening Time family member, then you'll receive my advanced podcast episodes, which will help you reach an advanced level of listening.
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Okay, today we're going to talk about breakfast.
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This is my favorite meal of the day, so I'm happy to talk about it.
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First, let's talk about breakfast in the US.
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Many people think that Americans eat a big breakfast every day.
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You've probably seen this in American movies and TV shows.
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You might see people eating eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and more.
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However, most Americans don't eat a really big breakfast on weekdays.
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Many people don't have time to cook a big breakfast before they go to work.
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Actually, it's really common for people to just eat cereal.
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I did this a lot when I was a kid, but on weekends people have more time to enjoy their breakfast in the morning,
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so people might eat the type of breakfast that you see in the movies.
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I remember when I was a kid, my mom cooked more creative breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays.
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My favorite breakfast that my mom cooked was crepes.
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I still remember how amazing they tasted.
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It's also common for Americans to go out for breakfast on weekends.
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Breakfast restaurants are really crowded on Saturday and Sunday mornings,
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and we also love enjoying a nice breakfast when we're on vacation.
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Basically, when we have the time, we love to eat a good breakfast.
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In many other countries, people don't eat a lot for breakfast.
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I remember when I was in Europe, I saw many people having only a little sweet bread and coffee for breakfast.
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This definitely isn't enough for me.
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But for other people, this is enough.
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I think that in many countries, breakfast isn't an important meal.
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Lunch and dinner are usually more important.
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In the US, some people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
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What do you think?
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What's the most important meal of the day for you?
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Now, let me describe my typical breakfast.
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Normally, on weekdays, I eat eggs, bacon, and fruit.
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I love the combination of bacon and eggs.
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They go together perfectly.
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I don't get tired of this food even if I eat it every day.
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Of course, I always buy fresh and organic eggs, bacon, and fruit this is really important for me.
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And on weekends, I often go to restaurants to eat breakfast.
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I love going out to eat breakfast.
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There are a lot of amazing breakfast restaurants where I live.
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So, I have many options.
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I usually eat different breakfast foods at restaurants.
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One of my favorite breakfasts is a Mexican dish called chilaquiles.
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I order this food all the time and I also really like sweet breakfast foods like french toast, pancakes, and sweet bread.
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As you can see, .
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I don't drink coffee every day and I don't really like caffeine, but I really like warm drinks.
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So I often order coffee or hot chocolate when I eat breakfast at restaurants.
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I know some people that need coffee in the morning.
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If they don't have coffee, then they can't start their day.
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I'm not like this.
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I sometimes have coffee with my breakfast, but it's not necessary.
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Leave a comment down below and tell me what you eat for breakfast.
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Remember to download my free Listening Time podcast
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and become a member at patreon .com /listeningtime to receive my specialized training which will help you understand native speakers.
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And if you want to reach an advanced level of listening,
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then become a Listening Time family member so you can train your listening with my advanced podcast episodes.
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Also, subscribe to the channel, click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram.
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I'll see you next time.
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Bye.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A1 is gebaseerd op de video “A1 English Listening Practice - Breakfast”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: breakfast, eat, listening, coffee, restaurants. Deze video bevat 35 zinnen en 682 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 5:19. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 128 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 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
14 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| meal zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmiːl/ | maaltijd |
| egg zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɛɡ/ | ei |
| bacon zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbeɪ.kən/ | spek, bacon |
| podcast zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | podcast |
| organic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ | organisch |
| vacation zelfstandig naamwoord | /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | vakantie |
| dish zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪʃ/ | bord, taloor |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| toast zelfstandig naamwoord | /toʊst/ | toost, geroosterd brood |
| sausage zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ | worst |
| caffeine zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkæfiːn/ | cafeïne |
| comprehension zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ | begrip, verstandigheid |
| pancake zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpæn.keɪk/ | pannenkoek |
| weekday zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwiːkdeɪ̯/ | werkdag, weekdag |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| go out werkwoord | naar buiten gaan |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Voorwaardelijke zinnen if + zin, will/would + werkwoord — een voorwaarde en het gevolg | If you become a member, then you'll get |
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | episodes, which will · training which will |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | might see · might eat |
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the most important |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 17 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'm, isn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, dish /dɪʃ/, comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/, specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: egg /ɛɡ/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, sausage /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/, specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: podcast /ˈpɑdˌkæst/, organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/, caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/, pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: egg /ɛɡ/, organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/
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 meal, egg, bacon.
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.