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In this video, we're going to practice speaking with the imitation technique.
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This technique teaches you to listen to the sounds
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and the patterns of English and then trains you to produce the same sounds yourself through repetition and controlled practice.
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We will explain each step so that you know exactly what you need to do.
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This imitation lesson is designed for B1 learners.
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To practice with the imitation technique, there are three simple steps that you need to follow.
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The first one is to listen and read.
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You just need to listen to what I say and read the words on the screen as I say them.
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step two is to listen and repeat you'll be listening to what i say
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but then there'll be a pause so
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that you can repeat what i said you need to copy
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me exactly as you hear me you can repeat this step
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until the words are coming out of your mouth automatically
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and it's okay to practice many times before you move on to the third step
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and step three is to shadow you're going to be listening to me
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and saying what i'm saying at the same time although this
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step is the trickiest one it's the best way to fine-tune
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your natural speaking skills that's pretty much like practicing along to
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your favorite song right in today's imitation lesson i'm going to talk about five ways to build your self-confidence let's get started
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Step 1.
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Listen and Read Self-confidence is an essential ingredient in achieving success in life.
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It is the belief in oneself and one's abilities to achieve goals and overcome obstacles.
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However, not everyone is born with self-confidence, and many struggle to develop it.
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In this article, we will explore some effective ways to build self-confidence.
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The first step in building self-confidence is to identify your strengths.
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Everyone has unique qualities and abilities that make them special.
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Take some time to reflect on your skills, talents, and accomplishments.
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Make a list of your strengths and refer to it whenever you need a confidence boost.
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Setting achievable goals is an excellent way to build self-confidence.
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Start with small goals and work your way up to more significant ones.
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Achieving these goals will give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence.
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The third way is taking care of yourself which is crucial for building self-confidence.
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Make time for exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep.
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When you feel good physically, you are more likely to feel good about yourself.
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The next way is to surround yourself with positive people.
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The people you surround yourself with can have a significant impact on your self-confidence.
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Surround yourself with positive, supportive people who believe in you and encourage you to pursue your goals.
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Finally, celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem.
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Take time to acknowledge your accomplishments and give yourself credit for your hard work.
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Celebrating your successes will help you build confidence and motivate you to keep striving for more.
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In conclusion, building self-confidence takes time and effort, but it is worth it.
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By identifying your strengths, setting achievable goals, practicing self-care, surrounding yourself with positive people,
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and celebrating your successes, you can build the self-confidence you need to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life.
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Step 2.
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Listen and Repeat Self-confidence is an essential ingredient in achieving success in life.
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It is the belief in oneself and one's abilities to achieve goals and overcome obstacles.
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However, not everyone is born with self-confidence, and many struggle to develop it.
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In this article, we will explore some effective ways to build self-confidence.
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The first step in building self-confidence is to identify your strengths.
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Everyone has unique qualities and abilities that make them special.
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Take some time to reflect on your skills, talents, and accomplishments.
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Make a list of your strengths and refer to it whenever you need a confidence boost.
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Setting achievable goals is an excellent way to build self-confidence.
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Start with small goals and work your way up to more significant ones.
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Achieving these goals will give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence.
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The third way is taking care of yourself which is crucial for building self-confidence.
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Make time for exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep.
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When you feel good physically, you are more likely to feel good about yourself.
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The next way is to surround yourself with positive people.
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The people you surround yourself with can have a significant impact on your self-confidence.
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Surround yourself with positive, supportive people who believe in you and encourage you to pursue your goals.
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Finally, celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem.
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Take time to acknowledge your accomplishments and give yourself credit for your hard work.
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Celebrating your successes will help you build confidence and motivate you to keep striving for more.
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In conclusion, building self-confidence takes time and effort, but it is worth it.
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By identifying your strengths, setting achievable goals, practicing self-care, surrounding yourself with positive people.
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and celebrating your successes, you can build the self-confidence you need to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life.
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Step 3.
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Shadow.
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Shadowing means hearing the sounds and saying them at the same time.
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Let's start.
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Self-confidence is an essential ingredient in achieving success in life.
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It is the belief in oneself and one's abilities to achieve goals and overcome obstacles.
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However, not everyone is born with self-confidence, and many struggle to develop it.
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In this article, we will explore some effective ways to build self-confidence.
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The first step in building self-confidence is to identify your strengths.
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Everyone has unique qualities and abilities that make them special.
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Take some time to reflect on your skills, talents, and accomplishments.
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Make a list of your strengths and refer to it whenever you need a confidence boost.
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Setting achievable goals is an excellent way to build self-confidence.
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Start with small goals and work your way up to more significant ones.
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Achieving these goals will give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence.
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The third way is taking care of yourself which is crucial for building self-confidence.
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Make time for exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep.
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When you feel good physically, you are more likely to feel good about yourself.
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The next way is to surround yourself with positive people.
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The people you surround yourself with can have a significant impact on your self-confidence.
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Surround yourself with positive, supportive people who believe in you and encourage you to pursue your goals.
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Finally, celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem.
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Take time to acknowledge your accomplishments and give yourself credit for your hard work.
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Celebrating your successes will help you build confidence and motivate you to keep striving for more.
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In conclusion, building self-confidence takes time and effort, but it is worth it.
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By identifying your strengths, setting achievable goals, practicing self-care, surrounding yourself with positive people,
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and celebrating your successes, you can build the self-confidence you need to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life.
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Congratulations on making it through the end of the lesson.
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If you haven't watched our previous imitation lessons, I have pasted the playlist link in the description below.
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We'll upload more imitation lessons like this for other levels very soon, so if you're new here, make sure to subscribe and stay tuned.
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See you in the upcoming videos!

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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “B1 Imitation Lesson”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: confidence, self, goals, build, step. Deze video bevat 98 zinnen en 1264 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 11:17. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 112 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 85% 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:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
surround werkwoord/səˈɹaʊnd/omgeven, omringen
accomplishment zelfstandig naamwoord/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/voltooiing
achievable bijvoeglijk naamwoord/əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/haalbaar, haalbare
imitation zelfstandig naamwoord/ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/navolging, imitatie
motivate werkwoord/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/motiveren
strive werkwoord/ˈstɹaɪv/streven
obstacle zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɑbstəkəl/obstakel, belemmering
ingredient zelfstandig naamwoord/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ingrediënt
fulfill werkwoord/fʊlˈfɪl/vervullen
supportive bijvoeglijk naamwoord/səˈpɔɹtɪv/ondersteunend, behulpzaam
acknowledge werkwoord/əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ/bekennen, erkennen
pursue werkwoord/pɚˈsu/achtervolgen
overcome werkwoord/ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/overwinnen
physically bijwoord/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/lichamelijk
explore werkwoord/ɪkˈsploɹ/onderzoeken, bestuderen

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of dingyourself which is · people who believe
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetis designed · is born
Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgdpractice speaking · keep striving
Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zekermay seem

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 9 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, you're, haven't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/, imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/, achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/, imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: surround /səˈɹaʊnd/, strive /ˈstɹaɪv/, supportive /səˈpɔɹtɪv/, acknowledge /əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ/, upload /ˈʌpˌloʊd/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als surround, accomplishment, achievable.

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.

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