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Have you ever noticed someone who always wants the biggest slice of cake or never wants to take turns playing a game?
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Maybe you've even felt a little grumpy yourself when someone doesn't share their things.
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These can be signs of a selfish person.
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Being selfish means putting our own wants and needs above everyone else's all the time.
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It's like saying me first a little too loudly.
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Imagine you have a delicious chocolate bar.
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You decide to eat the whole thing without offering a piece to your friend who's sitting right next to you.
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Another example is not helping out at home.
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If your family is busy and you choose to play games instead of helping, that can also be selfish.
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Sometimes, we don't even know we're being selfish.
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We just act without thinking about how it affects others.
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Now, there's a difference between being selfish and taking care of ourselves.
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self -care is like taking a warm bath after a long day it's listening to your favorite music
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when you feel down it's saying no sometimes even when you really want to say yes because you need a rest
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it's even asking for help these are all ways to care for ourselves just like the flower needs care
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self -care helps us feel good and be our best selves for everyone around us
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If you're tired and grumpy, it's harder to be kind to others.
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But when you're feeling rested and happy, you can share your things, smile at your friends, and help others in need.
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Being selfish, on the other hand, can be like only wanting the biggest slice of cake, even if there isn't enough for everyone.
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It's never letting your friend have a turn on the swing.
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It's forgetting to say thank you or please.
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selfish behavior can make others feel sad or left out
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but here's the secret sometimes wanting things for ourselves isn't selfish
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it's just part of being human we all have needs and desires just like little plants need sunshine and water to grow
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So, how do we find the balance between self -care and selfishness?
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It's all about thinking of others while also taking care of yourself.
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Ask yourself, is this action only helping me, or is it also fair to others?
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If you're unsure, talk to someone you trust.
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They can give you a different point of view.
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The real magic also happens when we learn to listen.
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When we listen carefully to our friends' family, we can start to understand their needs too.
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By listening to what others need, we can share our kindness and create happiness together.
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Maybe you like playing games, but your friend prefers reading.
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Listening to your friend might mean taking turns doing activities you both enjoy.
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The more we listen, the better we understand the people around us.
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We learn about their feelings and what makes them happy.
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By listening to others, we also learn that everyone has their own story.
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And the more we listen, the less selfish space there is in our garden.
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We become more loving, more understanding, and more helpful.
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It's natural to think about ourselves sometimes, but helping others can actually make us happier.
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Imagine this.
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You're walking home from school and see a friend having a hard time with a heavy bag.
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You offer to help, and together, you laugh and chat as you walk.
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Suddenly, the walk doesn't feel so long anymore, right?
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That's because helping others creates a connection, a feeling of being part of something bigger.
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Think about a beautiful sunflower.
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It reaches tall and bright towards the sun, soaking up its warmth.
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That's kind of like us.
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We need to take care of ourselves to grow.
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But a sunflower also turns its face to the sun, not away.
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It shares the sun's light with the world around it.
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There are simple things we can do every day to be like that sunflower.
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Tiny acts of kindness that can brighten someone else's day and in turn make our own hearts feel a little lighter.
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Maybe it's holding the door open for someone with their hands full.
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Perhaps it's offering a listening ear to a friend who seems down.
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It could even be leaving a kind note for a family member.
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When we're kind, it creates a warm feeling inside, like sunshine on our hearts.
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Imagine helping a lost puppy find its way home or holding the door open for someone with groceries.
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These little acts make the world a brighter place for them and for us.
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When you're kind, you plant a seed of happiness.
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That seed might grow into a smile on someone's face, a helping hand in return, or just a warmer feeling inside you.
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If you ever wonder if you're selfish, remember, even the smallest acts of kindness can blossom into something beautiful.
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Try a new good deed each day and see how it makes you feel.
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That's what being selfless is about.
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You might be surprised at the sunshine it brings.
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Maybe tonight, before bed, take a few quiet breaths and think about your day.
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Did you do something kind to everyone around you?
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Remember, even the smallest acts can make a big difference.
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And if you ever feel a little too much by caring for others, just think of the sunflower.
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Take care of yourself first.
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Then turn your face towards the sun and share its warmth with the world.
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If something comes to mind that makes you think, maybe I could have been kinder, that's great.
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It means you're growing and learning.
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Remember, being kind to others makes everyone feel good, including you.
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Being kind to yourself is important too.
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Take a warm bath, read a fun book, or spend time doing something you enjoy.
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When we feel good, it's easier to sprinkle sunshine on others. So, are you selfish?
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Well, maybe a little bit sometimes, and that's okay.
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We all are, but the important thing is to remember to be kind
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and share with others and to take good care of ourselves too.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles is gebaseerd op de video “Are You A Selfish Person?”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: selfish, helping, ourselves, share, listening. Deze video bevat 80 zinnen en 1016 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:26. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 137 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 88% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| selfish bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ | egoïstisch, zelfzuchtig |
| sunshine zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ | zonneschijn |
| kindness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | vriendelijkheid, aardigheid |
| bath zelfstandig naamwoord | /bɑːθ/ | bad, badkuip |
| happiness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhæpinɪs/ | blijheid, blijdschap |
| slice zelfstandig naamwoord | /slaɪs/ | plak, schijf |
| warmth zelfstandig naamwoord | /wɔɹmθ/ | warmte |
| carefully bijwoord | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | voorzichtig |
| helpful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | behulpzaam |
| flower zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | bloem |
| delicious bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | heerlijk, lekker |
| swing werkwoord | /ˈswɪŋ/ | zwaaien, zwenken |
| puppy zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpʌpi/ | puppy |
| deed zelfstandig naamwoord | /diːd/ | daad |
| groceries zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/ | boodschappen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- It's like saying me first a little too loudly.
- Sometimes, we don't even know we're being selfish.
- It's forgetting to say thank you or please.
- If you're unsure, talk to someone you trust.
- Did you do something kind to everyone around you?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | Have you ever noticed · you've even felt |
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | someone who always · friend who seems |
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the biggest · our best · the smallest |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | might mean · might grow · might be |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 15 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you're, doesn't, isn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: bath /bɑːθ/, warmth /wɔɹmθ/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/, sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, selfishness /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: deed /diːd/, groceries /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: groceries /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/, grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/
- /w/ — met ronde lippen: warmth /wɔɹmθ/, swing /ˈswɪŋ/
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 selfish, sunshine, kindness.
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.