Shadowing Practice: Asking for Directions in English | Easy Conversation Practice for Beginners (A1–A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, my friends.
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Welcome back to English Phrases Hub.
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Today, we have a fun lesson.
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Asking for directions in the city.
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Imagine this.
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You are in a new city.
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You want to go somewhere.
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But, oh no!
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You are lost!
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Don't worry.
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It happens to everyone.
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Even me.
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In today's lesson, you will listen to a simple story.
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Two people meet in the city.
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One person is lost and needs help.
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The other person gives directions.
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Our goal is to learn how to ask for directions in English.
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Listen carefully, repeat after me,
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and don't be shy this will help you practice speaking
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and understanding English are you ready let's begin
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our little adventure excuse me hello hello can I
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help you yes please I am lost okay don't worry where do you want to go.
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I want to go to the train station.
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The train station?
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Yes, it is near here.
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Near here?
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Yes, very close.
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Walk straight on this street.
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Walk straight?
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Yes, walk straight for five minutes.
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Okay, walk straight for five minutes.
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Then turn left at the traffic light.
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Turn left?
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Yes, turn left.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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A big supermarket.
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Okay.
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the train station is across from the supermarket across from the supermarket yes
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that means the train station is on the other side of
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the street ah across from the supermarket thank you you're welcome
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excuse me can i ask again of course please repeat walk straight for five minutes
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then turn left at the traffic light good yes that's right and the train station is across Ross from the supermarket?" Excellent.
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You got it.
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Well done, my friends.
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You listened to this fun conversation.
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Now let's listen again.
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This time, the conversation will be a little faster, more natural, like real life.
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Don't worry if you don't catch every word.
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That's okay.
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This practice is very good for your English.
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Why?
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Because when you listen to faster English, you train your ears to understand real conversations,
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you improve your listening skills step by step,
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and you learn new vocabulary and phrases in a natural way.
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So, just relax, listen carefully, and try to understand the main idea.
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Are you ready?
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Let's begin.
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Excuse me.
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Hello.
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Hello.
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Can I help you?
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Yes, please.
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I am lost.
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okay don't worry where do you want to go i want to go to the train station
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the train station yes it is near here near here yes
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very close walk straight on this street walk straight yes walk straight for five minutes okay walk straight for five minutes
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Then, turn left at the traffic light.
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Turn left?
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Yes, turn left.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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A big supermarket.
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Okay.
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The train station is across from the supermarket.
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Across from the supermarket?
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Yes, that means the train station is on the other side of the street.
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Ah, across from the supermarket.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Excuse me, can I ask again? Of course.
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Please repeat.
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Walk straight for five minutes, then turn left at the traffic light.
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Good.
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Yes, that's right.
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And the train station is across from the supermarket.
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Excellent.
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You got it.
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Well done, my friends.
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You listened to the story two times.
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First slowly, and then a little faster.
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That's excellent practice for your ears.
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Now, let's take some useful phrases from the dialogue.
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We will practice them together.
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Here's how we do it.
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I will say the phrase slowly.
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You repeat after me.
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Then, I will explain when you can use it.
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Ready?
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Let's begin.
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Excuse me, hello?
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Say it again.
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Excuse me.
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Hello?
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This is used to start talking to someone politely in the street, shop, or station. Can I help you?
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Repeat after me.
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Can I help you?
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Say this when you see someone who looks lost or confused.
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I am lost say it with me I am lost use this
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when you don't know where you are
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or how to go somewhere where do you want to
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go repeat slowly where do you want to go This is a question we ask someone who needs directions.
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I want to go to the train station.
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Repeat.
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I want to go to the train station.
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Use this to say the place you are looking for.
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You can change the train station to the bank, the bus stop, or any place.
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Walk straight on this street.
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Repeat slowly.
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Walk straight on this street.
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This means do not turn left or right.
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Just go forward.
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Turn left at the traffic light.
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Say it again.
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Turn left at the traffic light.
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This means when you reach the traffic light, go left.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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Repeat after me.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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This phrase helps the listener look for a sign or landmark on the way.
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The train station is across from the supermarket.
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Repeat slowly.
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The train station is across from the supermarket.
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Across from means on the other side of the street, facing the supermarket.
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Excuse me?
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Can I ask again?
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Repeat Excuse me?
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Can I ask again?
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Use this when you want to check the directions one more time.
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It's a polite way to repeat and make sure you understood correctly.
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Well done, my friends!
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Today you learned how to ask for directions in English.
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You listened to the story,
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practiced the phrases, and now you know what to say if you get lost any city.
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Remember, listen many times.
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Repeat the phrases out loud.
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And try to use them in real life.
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The more you practice, the more confident you will feel.
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Thank you for learning with me today.
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I'm so proud of you.
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See you in the next lesson here on English Phrases Hub.
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Bye -bye, and have a wonderful day!
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze video bevat 150 zinnen en 967 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 11:18. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 86 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 90% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| supermarket zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ | supermarkt |
| phrase zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | uitspraak |
| lesson zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | les |
| carefully bijwoord | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | voorzichtig |
| ear zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɪə̯/ | oor |
| confused bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | verward, in de war |
| adventure zelfstandig naamwoord | /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ | avontuur |
| skill zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɪl/ | bekwaamheid, vaardigheid |
| dialogue zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | dialoog, gesprek |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| correctly bijwoord | /kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ | correct, juist |
| polite bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /pəˈlaɪt/ | beleefd |
| landmark zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlændmɑːk/ | oriëntatiepunt |
| vocabulary zelfstandig naamwoord | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | woordenschat, vocabulaire |
| listener zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | luisteraar, toehoorder |
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 | are lost · is lost |
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | someone who looks · someone who needs |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | practice speaking · start talking |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will listen · will help · will see |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 10 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, you're, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
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 supermarket, phrase, lesson.
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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.