Shadowing Practice: (A2 -B1) At Work 📖 Reading Comprehension - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Yesterday, I had a busy day at work.
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I arrived at the office at 8:30 AM and greeted my colleagues.
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We have a friendly team, and it's always nice to start the day with a smile.
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The first thing I did was check my emails.
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There were several messages from clients and my manager.
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One email reminded me about the important meeting we had at 10 AM.
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I quickly finished my coffee and prepared for the meeting.
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During the meeting, I had to give a presentation about our latest project.
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I was a bit nervous, but I had practiced a lot, so everything went smoothly.
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My manager and colleagues were pleased with my work, which made me feel proud.
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After the meeting, I had several tasks to complete.
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I needed to finish a report that was due by the end of the day.
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The deadline was tight, so I focused on my work and tried not to get distracted.
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I also had to review some documents and send a few emails to clients.
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At noon, I took a lunch break with my colleagues.
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We went to a nearby café and chatted about our weekend plans.
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It was a nice break from the busy morning.
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In the afternoon, I continued working on my tasks.
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I had another short meeting with my manager to discuss the progress of our project.
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He gave me some useful feedback and encouraged me to keep up the good work.
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By 5 PM, I had completed most of my tasks for the day.
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I sent the finished report to my manager and felt relieved.
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I took a few minutes to organize my desk and plan for the next day before leaving the office.
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I left work feeling accomplished and satisfied with what I had achieved.
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It had been a productive day, and I was looking forward to a relaxing evening at home.
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The office is a room or building where people work.
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She works in a big office downtown with a great view of the city.
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A colleague is someone with whom you work in a profession or business.
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My colleagues are very supportive and always ready to help.
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A meeting is an assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for discussion.
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We have a team meeting every Monday to discuss our weekly goals.
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A presentation is a speech or talk given to an audience about a specific topic.
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He gave an excellent presentation on climate change.
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The deadline is the latest time or date by which something needs to be completed.
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The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
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A task is a specific piece of work that needs to be completed or carried out.
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One of my tasks today is to update the company website.
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A report is a written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.
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She is working on a financial report for the end of the quarter.
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A lunch break is a period of time during which someone stops working to eat lunch.
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We usually take our lunch break at 1 PM.
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A manager is someone who oversees and directs a team or project, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently to meet organizational goals.
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As a manager, I make sure my team stays on track and meets our project deadlines.
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Feedback is constructive information given to help someone improve their performance or behavior.
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After my presentation, I asked my colleague for feedback to help me improve for next time.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “(A2 -B1) At Work 📖 Reading Comprehension”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: meeting, colleague, task, manager, project. Deze video bevat 45 zinnen en 578 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 5:19. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 109 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. Slechts 80% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| colleague zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkɒliːɡ/ | collega, medewerker |
| deadline zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | termijn, deadline |
| feedback zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | terugkoppeling |
| oversee werkwoord | /ˌəʊ.vəˈsiː/ | overzien, overschouwen |
| distract werkwoord | /dɪˈstɹækt/ | afleiden |
| greet werkwoord | /ɡɹiːt/ | begroeten, ontvangen |
| relieve werkwoord | /ɹɪˈliːv/ | opluchten |
| constructive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ | constructief |
| efficiently bijwoord | op een efficiënte manier | |
| satisfy werkwoord | /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ | voldoen, voldoende zijn |
| organize werkwoord | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | organiseren |
| supportive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ | ondersteunend, behulpzaam |
| accomplish werkwoord | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ | volbrengen |
| observe werkwoord | /əbˈzɜːv/ | respecteren, in acht nemen |
| noon zelfstandig naamwoord | /nun/ | middag |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| carry out werkwoord | /ˈkæ.ɹi aʊt/ | uitvoeren |
| keep up werkwoord | bijblijven | |
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
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 | be completed · are completed |
| Verplichting: must / have to / need to zeggen dat iets nodig is | had to give · needed to finish · had to review |
Uitspraak om op te letten
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, organizational /ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, profession /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: organizational /ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/, investigate /ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/
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 colleague, deadline, feedback.
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.