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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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And remember to sign up for our $1 listening practice seminars at polyglossa.com
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and download the Listening Time podcast so you can practice your listening skills.
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So today I'm going to talk about music.
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This is a fun topic because most people like music.
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I'm not a very musical person,
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but of course I like music.
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So first, let's talk about the importance of music.
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In every culture, people use music to express themselves,
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tell stories, and make beautiful sounds.
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This is an important element in every culture,
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and there are different musical traditions in different regions and countries.
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Music can tell you a lot about people and help you understand them.
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Also, music in general is important for each individual person.
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It can inspire us, remind us of the past, or help us relax.
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I like to listen to songs that remind me of the past.
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Music is very powerful.
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It can transport you to a different time and place.
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When I listen to some songs,
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I can imagine my childhood and remember many things from the past.
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Music can also be very emotional.
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Sometimes when you're listening, you start to feel happy or you can get really sad.
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Music really is powerful.
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So now let's talk about different genres of music.
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The word The word genre means type.
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When we talk about music or movies,
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we use the word genre.
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Some popular genres of music include rock,
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jazz, country, classical, and hip-hop.
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Of course, there are many others too.
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When I was young, I listened to a lot of rock music.
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This is because my parents loved classic rock.
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In particular, they listened a lot to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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I didn't have a choice.
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I always heard this music when I was young.
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When I was a teenager,
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I started listening to hip hop music because that's what was popular.
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Today, this is still a very popular genre of music.
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If you turn on the radio,
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you hear hip hop music on many stations.
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Nowadays, I don't like this type of music.
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In particular, I don't like the lyrics.
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To be honest, I don't listen to a lot of music nowadays.
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But I do enjoy listening to music once in a while.
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For example, I sometimes listen to country folk music.
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I really like this genre,
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especially because of the instruments.
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I like country-style instruments like the banjo,
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the harmonica, and the fiddle.
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Also, I like listening to and singing classic hymns at church or at home.
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Another type of music that's interesting for me is regional music.
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It's interesting to listen to music that's connected to one region.
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For example, I like listening to Fado music,
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which is from Portugal, and I like Flamenco music,
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which is from the south of Spain.
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It's really cool to hear musical styles from different regions around the world.
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Okay, now let's talk about musical instruments.
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When I was younger, I played the guitar,
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but now I don't play any instruments.
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I'm not good at playing music.
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I don't think I'm a natural musician.
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When I played the guitar,
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it wasn't natural or easy for me.
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But I think it's good for children to play a musical instrument.
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It's good for your brain and it's a good skill to have.
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For adults, it can be hard to learn an instrument, but it's possible.
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Right now, my wife is learning to play the violin.
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This is her first time playing an instrument.
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It's hard for her, but she's learning and improving.
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So, if you're an adult and you want to learn an instrument,
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you should do it.
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Lastly, let's talk about singing.
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Everyone can sing, but most people aren't really good singers.
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For example, I have a terrible singing voice.
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I don't sound good when I sing but I don't care.
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I still sing.
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Other people have good singing voices and it sounds beautiful when they sing.
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I like listening to good singers.
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Also some people take singing lessons to improve their singing.
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This can help you improve your voice and your skills.
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Maybe I should take singing lessons.
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Alright, now I'm gonna ask you some questions about the video to see if you understood.
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Write your answers in a comment down below.
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Number one, what does the word genre mean?
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Number two, what's one example of a country style instrument?
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And number three, what instrument is my wife learning.
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Okay, before we go, remember to sign up for our $1 listening practice seminars
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and download the Listening Time podcast to practice your listening skills.
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And of course, subscribe to the channel,
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click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram.
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I'll see you next time.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A1 is gebaseerd op de video “A1 English Listening Practice - Music”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: listening, instrument, genre, singing, practice. Deze video bevat 94 zinnen en 813 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 6:48. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 120 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
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| instrument zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ | instrument, meetinstrument |
| genre zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/ | genre |
| skill zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɪl/ | bekwaamheid, vaardigheid |
| guitar zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | gitaar |
| lesson zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | les |
| remind werkwoord | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | herinneren |
| podcast zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | podcast |
| nowadays bijwoord | /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ | heden, momenteel |
| topic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | onderwerp, thema |
| element zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɛləmənt/ | element |
| connect werkwoord | /kəˈnɛkt/ | verbinden |
| lyrics zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ | songtekst, liedtekst |
| jazz zelfstandig naamwoord | /d͡ʒæz/ | jazz |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| folk zelfstandig naamwoord | /foʊk/ | volk |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- I didn't have a choice.
- Nowadays, I don't like this type of music.
- In particular, I don't like the lyrics.
- I'm not good at playing music.
- I don't think I'm a natural musician.
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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| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should do · should take |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | started listening · enjoy listening |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | you're listening · is learning |
| Toekomst met “going to” be going to + werkwoord — een plan of iets dat je ziet aankomen | I'm going to talk · gonna ask |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 19 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'm, you're. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: genre /ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/, musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/, comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/, nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/, jazz /d͡ʒæz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: podcast /ˈpɑdˌkæst/, jazz /d͡ʒæz/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, classical /ˈklæs.ɪ.k(ə)l/, lastly /ˈlæstli/
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 instrument, genre, skill.
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.