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Do you want a full overview of architecture, but like in 10 minutes?
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Today, let's explore the fundamentals of architecture, what it is, why it matters, how it shapes our world, but let's do it like rapid fire 10 minutes.
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All right, let's do it.
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Hey everyone, I'm Brynn Young.
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I'm a licensed architect and I want to give you a super quick overview of architecture, but in 10 minutes.
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This could be if you have ever thought, maybe I should be an architect or what even is an architect?
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Or maybe you just want like a refresher and you're in school
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or you're an aspiring architect or you're an architect and you just want like, how can I explain architecture in 10 minutes?
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Okay.
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So to start the hell even is architecture.
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So architecture is the art and the science of designing buildings and also other physical structures.
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But here's the thing, it is so much more than just aesthetics.
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It's also about functionality, sustainability, safety, and also really meeting human needs.
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Throughout history, architects have balanced these different factors in order to make iconic structures that honestly define our landscape.
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Architecture has really evolved alongside human civilization.
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I mean, you can think back to the monumental structures of ancient Egypt
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and then even the slick lines of modern skyscrapers in Dubai.
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And as humans evolve and our worlds evolve, technologies evolve, so does our architecture.
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Let's do a quick timeline, really, really quick let's do six different areas of time in
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architecture number one ancient civilizations this is like greece rome egypt
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this style was really monumental heavily symbolic very reliant on geometry
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and proportions two the gothic
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and medieval this is middle ages this think of like those pointed arches the flying buttresses
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and really this emphasis on verticality then we have renaissance baroque i say it like
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that because it just feels so like renaissance
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and that's how the architecture was too it was this revival of classic principles
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so a little bit less jarring as the gothic period right before it
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but a little more ornate the decorations symmetry then we go
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to the industrial revolution this is the 19th century this is
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the rise of glass steel think of industry right mass production
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and new structural possibilities due to a lot of this new
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industry then we have modernism this is the 20th century this
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is minimalism functionalism innovative materials then we have post -modern and contemporary now this is can be kind of like eclectic,
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experimental, focus on sustainability, and also new technologies.
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So how is new tech altering and influencing our architecture, our built world?
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Let me give you the core principles of architectural design.
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We have form, function, materials, context, and sustainability.
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So form, this is the shape and appearance of a building.
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This is how a building looks.
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Function.
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This really prioritizes how this building or structure or even object is going to be used.
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This is really making sure that things flow seamlessly and there is a purpose to whatever it is.
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And then materials.
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Materials don't just affect aesthetics, which they do, but also durability,
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cost, even sustainability context this is a really big one you can tell
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if a building is out of context
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if you're designing for a mountain home in a desert climate
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or architects need to consider the climate the surrounding buildings the local culture
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and also the community needs and that's going to influence the design of the structure
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and then sustainability this is a more common core principle in today's day.
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And this is like solar panels, green roofs, certain building materials, energy efficient materials, and these are becoming more common.
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Okay, the architectural process.
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Let's break this down in like two minutes.
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Okay, four, and this is good for your exams, but basically the architectural process, this can be broken out into six phases.
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This is schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and analysis,
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and construction administration now the sixth one is a pre -design phase this one is before schematic
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and this is like your site analysis and whatnot this may
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or may not be included as
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if you're working on an architectural project this may be something
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that you do or it may be something the client already gives you
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so pre -design site analysis this is really analyzing the site
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understanding the local codes what's allowed what the client wants the programming all that good stuff.
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Schematic design.
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This is a really rough sketches.
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This is going to start building up what is going to be designed.
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This might include bubble diagrams, napkin sketches.
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It's not supposed to be beautiful or designed.
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The whole point of having these different phases is if you look at a high rise, it can feel intimidating.
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Like, oh my gosh, how did they come up with that?
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There's so much detail that goes into a building, even a tiny structure.
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There's still so much detail.
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So when you break it out you just focus on one piece at a time
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and you go from macro to micro you go from the
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big picture the site the sun uh the climate all
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that stuff to the tiny details and
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so by breaking it out into these phases we're allowed to analyze these different areas
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so that the overall project can be beautiful safe all
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that good stuff so the design development that's refining the schematic design
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that is getting it into a more concrete design working out
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the details then the construction documents were actually creating the documents to be built off of bidding
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and negotiation this is going to be working with contractors who are going to be building it
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and then construction administration this is overview make sure that what is being built is in coordination with what is drawn.
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So what are some key tools or skills that you have to have as an architect?
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So this day and age, a lot of architects use digital software for their drawings.
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You might have a few who'd still do hand drafting, but you really want to have some digital skills as an architect.
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We use software like Revit, AutoCAD, and then there's a bunch of different rendering softwares that people use to.
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SketchUp is one people use and other things to create the digital models, construction documents, and then also hand drawing skills.
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Even though so much is tech driven these days, nothing really replaces the hand drawn rough sketches of an architect.
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Now, if you think, oh my gosh, I'm a terrible drawer, that's okay.
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You can still be an architect.
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Go look up Frank Gehry's sketches.
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It's literally like the messiest things in the world.
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So I think of architect sketches like a doctor's notes, right?
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It's sketchy, but it allows your brain to process and come up with these ideas, these designs in a totally different way.
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Okay.
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Architects have to be incredible problem solvers.
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Really what we're doing as architects is solving problems.
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And so designing within constraints like budget, regulations, codes, client needs, all of that.
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It's not like you're just designing anything you want anytime.
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You still have climate.
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There's things that you have to topography.
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There's constraints.
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And so we have to be really great problem solvers.
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Knowledge of construction and materials.
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And this will come as you work and as you have experience.
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But a good architect really understands building materials, engineering principles, and how different materials behave.
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And again, that's going to come with time.
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So I remember when I was first starting, the idea of a detail felt so overwhelming, but as I got more comfortable with it,
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I got more experience on the job site.
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I started seeing projects in time too, to see how buildings behaved over time.
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It helped me be a a better architect and then communication
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and collaboration architects don't work in a silo we are working
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with clients with consultants with a whole team of people
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so you have to really be able to communicate you have
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to be able to work well with others you have to be able to rely on others expertise
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because we have to have so much knowledge a little knowledge about everything
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but we can't be an expert in everything
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so we rely on other people our team to create the incredible projects that we make.
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So why does architecture even matter?
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Especially with AI these days, is an architect going to matter?
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Will architects matter?
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Good architecture enhances our lives.
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There's no doubt about it.
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It provides shelter.
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It fosters community.
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It reflects our collective identity.
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It can be artwork.
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It can spark inspiration.
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It can preserve heritage and it can promote well -being.
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A healthy, safe building can make a huge difference in your mental health, your physical health.
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We spend 90 % of our time indoors, which means we spend 90 % of our time in some sort of architecture,
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and I would argue it's way more than that.
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So architecture is critical.
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Yes, we can use AI to help make our process more efficient
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and streamlined and maybe even safer but we architects as human architects change the world
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and doing that and seeing how a client
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and their family interacts with the space seeing how a community goes through a new neighborhood there's nothing like it
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so thank you for joining me on this super quick architecture basics in 10 minutes
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if you are interested in more about architecture make sure to subscribe hit the like button
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and check out some of our other videos
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and let me know in the comments where are you in at in your architecture journey is it something
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that you want to do are you already an architect are you just interested in architecture
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and let me know where you are
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and then what type of video you want to see next
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what topic would you love for me to cover next all right have a beautiful day
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Architecture 101: The Basics in 10 Minutes”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: architect, architecture, design, materials. Deze video bevat 146 zinnen en 1681 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 11:24. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 147 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| architect zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ | architect, architecte |
| sustainability zelfstandig naamwoord | /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ | duurzaamheid |
| sketch zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈskɛt͡ʃ/ | schets |
| schematic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /skɪˈmætɪk/ | schematisch |
| evolve werkwoord | /ɪˈvɑlv/ | ontwikkelen |
| architectural bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ | architectonisch, architecturaal |
| overview zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ | overzicht |
| constraint zelfstandig naamwoord | /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ | beperking, inperking |
| aesthetics zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ | esthetica |
| analyze werkwoord | /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/ | analyseren |
| gosh | /ɡɑːʃ/ | gossie |
| behave werkwoord | /bɪˈheɪv/ | zich gedragen |
| civilization zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | beschaving |
| rely werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ | rekenen op |
| aspire werkwoord | /əˈspaɪɚ/ | ambiëren, nastreven |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| check out werkwoord | onderzoeken | |
| come up with werkwoord | bedenken, verzinnen | |
| build up werkwoord | opstapelen | |
| look up werkwoord | /ˌlʊk ˈʌp/ | opkijken |
| work out werkwoord | /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ | uitrekenen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- All right, let's do it.
- Let's break this down in like two minutes.
- Really what we're doing as architects is solving problems.
- There's things that you have to topography.
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 | can be broken · may not be included · be designed |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | have ever thought · have balanced · has really evolved |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | may not be · may be · might include |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | is really making · you're designing · are becoming |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 15 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you're, I'm, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, functionalism /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/, refresher /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɚ/, negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/, architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/, monumental /ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, durability /dəɹəˈbɪləti/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: evolve /ɪˈvɑlv/, analyze /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/, behave /bɪˈheɪv/, prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹ.ə.taɪz/, indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/, analyze /ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/, macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/, napkin /ˈnæpˌkɪn/, verticality /ˌvɚtəˈkæləti/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/, negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/, exam /ɪɡˈzæm/
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 architect, sustainability, sketch.
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