Shadowing Practice: Autumn: Chapter 6 - Brother Wind - Learn English Speaking with Video
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This is an original production of The Gnomes of Wonder Garden,
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with story, music, and performance by Nathaniel Santa Cruz.
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Let's begin.
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Chapter 6.
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Brother Wind Petipom woke to the sound of a quiet melody.
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The autumn princess was playing her lullaby.
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He wandered outside and began to listen,
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watching as the leaves slowly turned from green to yellow, orange, and red.
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Taking out his flute, Petit Palm played along.
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The leaves began to dance, fluttering like wings swaying to the music until one by one they took flight and drifted away
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soon the trees began to rustle the garden began to sway until suddenly
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a great gust of wind swept across petty palms face Fixing his hat,
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he looked out and murmured He's here Brother Wind is blowing in with gust of twirling air
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He's dancing with the rustling leaves
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and flowing through your hair With lungs of air the wind he blows He sways the trees both high and low
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And with a howl all creatures know it's him Blowing in Brother Wind I better get back inside,
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said Petty Pom Clutching his hat,
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the young gnome pushed against Brother Wind When,
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suddenly, a golden leaf swept across the porch And lifted him into the air He cried,
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twisting and turning Pettypum clung to the leaf with all his might.
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Higher and higher it soared,
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until, at last, Brother Wind carried him all the way to the top of a tree,
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Thumpkin's Birch Tree.
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There, he latched onto a branch, swaying back and forth.
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S-s-s-someone help me!
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He cried.
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P-p-p-please!
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Inside the old birch tree,
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Hamilton was still cozy in bed when he heard a faint and distant sound.
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Sitting up, Hamilton rubbed his eyes and looked around.
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He walked to the window and opened it.
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A powerful gust of wind burst into the room.
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Sister Flame went out, while twigs and golden leaves rolled across the floor.
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Looking up, Hamilton saw Pettypong clinging to the top of the tree, calling for help.
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Without hesitation, Hamilton leapt through the window and began to climb.
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With each gust of wind,
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he paused and braced himself.
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Pressing on, he reached the trembling gnome and hoisted him onto his back.
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Carefully, they made their way down to the nearest window.
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Opening it, they rolled inside, tumbling to the floor.
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At that very moment, Thumpkin was walking down the hallway in his robe,
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holding a cup of tea.
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Oh dear, said Thumpkin.
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What do we have here?
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Setting his tea aside, he quickly shut the window.
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Pettypalm was stuck at the top of the birch tree,
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explained Hamilton, still catching his breath.
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Good garden, exclaimed Thumpkin.
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But Pettypalm, are you okay?
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Shivering, Pettypalm gave a quiet nod.
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Without another word, Thumpkin understood.
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He gently scooped up the young gnome and carried him to the fireplace.
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There, Sister Flame reappeared and began to comfort him.
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Hamilton, said Thumpkin, could you please go downstairs and fetch Petty Palm a fresh cup of tea?
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Extra honey.
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Hamilton nodded and hurried off.
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Moments later, he returned and offered the tea to Petty Palm.
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Gratefully, Pettypom took it with both hands and began to sip.
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His breathing slowed and the shivering stopped.
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Thumpkin took a seat behind him,
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wrapped him in a warm blanket,
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and began to encourage him with a gentle song.
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I've encouraged your heart even when you're afraid.
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Have courage, dear heart, friends will come to your aid
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For when the wind blows and waters arise When shadows below are creeping at night Have courage,
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dear heart, keep your eyes on the stars
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Grow roots that run deep And you'll stay on your feet
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For then you will know Just how you will grow Your strength not in might But of heart and soul
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With grateful eyes, Pettypum turned to Thumpkin and said, Thank you.
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Thumpkin smiled.
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It's Hamilton whom you should thank.
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He's the one who saved you.
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Pettypum set down his tea,
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stood up, and gave Hamilton a big hug.
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Thank you.
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He said, squeezing tight.
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Surprised by the gesture, Hamilton relaxed and gently patted the young gnome on the back.
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Thumbkin, looking on, gave a proud and approving nod.
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At this, Sister Flame brightened the room.
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Hoping to cheer up the little gnome,
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she transformed the fireplace into a tiny theater and began dancing upon the logs,
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spinning, twirling, and jumping.
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Looks like we're in for a show, announced Thumpkin.
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Pettypum smiled and told Hamilton it was called ballet.
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As they all huddled near the fireplace to watch,
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Hamilton turned to Thumpkin and asked,
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Are brother and ancestor Flame part of the same family?
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Thumpkin smiled and replied with a song.
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All the world you know,
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it lives and breathes and grows.
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The wind and rain, the gentle flame,
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the sun, the earth, and moon have names.
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Just look around and then you'll see what brings this world to life.
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Father, Son gives warmth and light,
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and Mother Earth gives birth to life.
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Brother, Wind plants every seed,
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And Sister Rain waters everything Grandfather Moon,
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he guards the night Sister Flame brings candlelight Together this whole family
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Cares for the world for you and me Just look around and then you'll see.
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As Thumpkin sang, Sister Flame danced on,
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illustrating each verse with graceful, poetic movement.
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Her flickering light shimmered across the room,
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and as they watched, life returned to Petipom's face.
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Before long, he was smiling, laughing, even dancing again.
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spinning and twirling just like Sister Flame.
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Outside, Brother Wind continued to blow,
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gathering leaves to make a bed for Mother Earth to rest.
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But inside the old birch tree,
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there was peace, and all was well.
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Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoyed this story.
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Be sure to visit us at wondergarden.net or join us on the Wonder Garden app.
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Now, please enjoy some music from this story performed by Katherine Brunner.
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Brother Wind is blowing in with gusts of twirling air He's dancing with the rustling leaves and flowing through your hair
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With lungs of air the wind he blows He sways the trees both high
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and low And with a howl all creatures know It's him blowing in brother wind
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Brother wind is blowing in with gusts of twirling air.
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He's dancing with the rustling leaves and flowing through your hair.
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With lungs of air the wind he blows He sways the trees both high
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and low And with a howl all creatures know It's him going in for other wind Thank you.
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Have courage, dear heart, even when you're afraid.
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Have courage, dear heart, friends will come to your aid.
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For when the wind blows and waters arise,
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when shadows below are creeping at night,
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have courage, dear heart, keep your eyes on the stars.
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Grow roots that run deep,
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and just stay on your feet.
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For then you will know just how you will grow Your strength not in mind,
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but of heart and soul
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All the world you know,
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it lives and breathes and grows.
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The wind and rain, the gentle flame,
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the sun, the earth and moon have names.
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Just look around and then you'll see what brings this world to life.
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Father, Son gives warmth and light And Mother,
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Earth gives birth to life Brother,
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wind plants every seed And Sister,
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rain waters everything Grandfather Moon,
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he guards the night Sister Flame brings candlelight Together this whole family Cares for the world,
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for you and me Just look around and then we'll see All the world you know
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It lives and breathes and grows The wind and rain,
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the gentle plain The sun,
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the earth and moon have names Just look around and then you'll see What brings this world to life
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All the world you know,
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it lives and breathes and flows The wind and rain,
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the gentle flame, the sun,
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the earth and moon have names Just look around and then you'll see what brings this world to life
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Thank you.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A2 is gebaseerd op de video “Autumn: Chapter 6 - Brother Wind”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: wind, Thumpkin, Hamilton, brother, flame. Deze video bevat 147 zinnen en 1339 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 16:31. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 81 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 78% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| flame zelfstandig naamwoord | /fleɪm/ | vlam, laai |
| leaf zelfstandig naamwoord | /lif/ | blad |
| breathe werkwoord | /bɹiːð/ | ademen, ademhalen |
| sway werkwoord | /ˈsweɪ̯/ | zwaaien |
| courage zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | moed, dapperheid |
| gentle bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | lieflijk |
| birch zelfstandig naamwoord | /bɝt͡ʃ/ | berk |
| lung zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlʌŋ/ | long |
| fireplace zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ | open haard |
| encourage werkwoord | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | bemoedigen, aanmoedigen |
| shadow zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | schaduw |
| spin werkwoord | /spɪn/ | draaien |
| gently bijwoord | /ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ | zachtjes, voorzichtig |
| sweep werkwoord | /swiːp/ | vegen |
| arise werkwoord | /əˈɹaɪz/ | ontstaan |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| cheer up werkwoord | opfleuren | |
| go out werkwoord | naar buiten gaan | |
| look up werkwoord | /ˌlʊk ˈʌp/ | opkijken |
| stand up werkwoord | opstaan |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- What do we have here?
- I've encouraged your heart even when you're afraid.
- He's the one who saved you.
- Have courage, dear heart, even when you're afraid.
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 | was stuck · was called |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig was | was playing · was walking · was smiling |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will come · you'll stay · will know |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | is blowing · are creeping |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 11 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you'll, you're, I've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: breathe /bɹiːð/, warmth /wɔɹmθ/, theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, hesitation /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/, shiver /ˈʃɪvɚ/, shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: courage /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/, encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/, arise /əˈɹaɪz/, log /lɔɡ/, approve /əˈpɹuːv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, pat /pæt/, wrap /ɹæp/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: log /lɔɡ/, grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, gust /ɡʌst/, graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/
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 flame, leaf, breathe.
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.