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Hey everybody, welcome to this B2 English listening practice video.
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You can use this video to practice your listening and comprehension as I speak.
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You ready?
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So today, I'm going to talk about amusement parks.
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This is a really fun topic because almost everyone likes going to amusement parks of some sort.
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These parks can range in terms of size, theme, and the type of rides featured, and so there's usually a park for everyone.
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Why don't we start by talking about the park
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that most people around the world would consider the preeminent amusement park, Disney World.
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One quick note that I want to mention is that many of my students erroneously call this park Disney, whereas in reality the name is Disney World.
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One reason why this is important is that you've also got Disneyland, which is a different park park.
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So Disney World is undoubtedly the most renowned out of all the world's amusement parks.
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To me it's really interesting that even though the company Disney is targeted towards a really young audience, adults are also drawn to Disneyland and Disney World.
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People of all ages flock there in droves to experience the magic.
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Now I personally haven't been to Disney World before
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but I have been to Disneyland in Anaheim a couple times when I was a kid.
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I know I know some of you might hate me for saying this, but I don't care for Disneyland one bit.
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I don't like Disney at all, and even though I do like amusement parks, I just don't have any interest in going to Disneyland.
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I get why kids like it, because they get to see all their favorite characters from all their favorite movies, but for me as an adult, it's just not fun.
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However, if we're talking about other amusement parks, it's a completely different story.
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Amusement parks that have tons of roller coasters and crazy rides are right up my alley.
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I can't get enough of those types of rides.
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If I were to single out one amusement park that I might consider my favorite, it would have to be Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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As opposed to the Disney parks, Six Flags is geared more towards adults and adrenaline junkies like yours truly.
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I'll never forget the first ride that I took on the roller coaster Tatsu just a short time after its public debut.
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If I'm not mistaken, this ride still holds the title of the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster.
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For me, what solidifies Tatsu is the best roller coaster I've ever been on is the initial build up
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when it takes you very slowly at a snail's pace up to its peak.
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Unlike traditional coasters, on Tatsu your legs are dangling.
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They're not secured firmly on the platform.
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So the whole way up to the peak you're pretty much
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hanging looking down over the park way below you as your nerves reach a climax.
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And then once you reach the top you're sprung forward at incredible speed and the rest is history.
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So as you can probably tell I'm a big roller coaster fan.
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There are many amusement parks that specialize in roller coasters like Six Flags,
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and then there are other amusement parks that specialize in certain themes like the Disney parks or Universal Studios.
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And then there are also smaller carnivals and fairs that are temporary and come and go with the season.
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State fairs are a perfect example of this because they're usually just there for the summer or some designated period of time.
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These parks are usually more kid friendly and they feature a lot of games that may or may not be rigged.
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I'm notoriously bad at carnival games and
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so it'd be a struggle for me to win any type of stuffed animal for my wife.
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That being said, I kind of like carnivals and fairs, more so for the food and atmosphere than for the games or rides.
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Alright that's all for today.
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Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite amusement park is.
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And remember to subscribe to the channel, click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram for more English tips and lessons.
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I'll see you next time.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “B2 English Listening Practice - Amusement Parks”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: park, amusement, Disney, coaster, roller. Deze video bevat 47 zinnen en 728 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 3:47. De spreker praat snel, ongeveer 192 woorden per minuut, dus reken op verbonden en ingeslikte klanken. Slechts 79% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| amusement zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈmjuzmənt/ | amusement, vertier |
| roller zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ | roller |
| carnival zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ | carnaval |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| dangle werkwoord | /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ | bengelen, bungelen |
| designate werkwoord | /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪt/ | bepalen |
| preeminent bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /priˈɛm ə nənt/ | uitstekend |
| solidify werkwoord | /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/ | verstarren |
| adrenaline zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ | adrenaline |
| comprehension zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ | begrip, verstandigheid |
| climax zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ | hoogtepunt |
| flock zelfstandig naamwoord | /flɑk/ | kudde |
| alley zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈæl.i/ | doorgang, steeg |
| undoubtedly bijwoord | /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ | ongetwijfeld, zonder twijfel |
| oppose werkwoord | /əˈpoʊz/ | tegenhouden, tegengaan |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| build up werkwoord | opstapelen |
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 | is targeted · is geared · may not be rigged |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | haven't been · have been · I've ever been |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 20 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'm, I'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/, comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/, notoriously /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs.li/, preeminent /priˈɛm ə nənt/, solidify /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/, adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, rig /ɹɪɡ/, oppose /əˈpoʊz/, renowned /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: dangle /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/, climax /ˈklaɪ.mæks/, alley /ˈæl.i/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: dangle /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/, designate /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪt/, rig /ɹɪɡ/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als amusement, roller, carnival.
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