Shadowing Practice: Building Confidence | Level B1 | English shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Topic, Building Confidence.
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Level B1.
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Have you ever felt unsure of yourself and wished you had more confidence?
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Confidence is something many people struggle with, but it's important to remember that it's a skill you can build over time.
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No one is born with endless confidence, even the most self-assured people had to work on it.
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So, how can we start building our confidence?
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One of the first steps is to understand that confidence comes from action.
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Taking small steps outside of your comfort zone can gradually increase your belief in yourself.
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For example, if you're nervous about public speaking, you don't have to jump right into giving a big speech.
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Start by speaking up in small group settings or practicing with a friend.
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Each time you succeed in a small challenge, your confidence grows.
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Another key to building confidence is self-awareness.
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Take some time to recognize your strengths and talents.
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What are you naturally good at?
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It could be anything from problem-solving to artistic skills.
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By focusing on these strengths, you remind yourself of your capabilities.
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Writing down your achievements, even small ones, can help reinforce a positive self-image.
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It's also helpful to set realistic goals.
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When you set achievable goals and reach them, it boosts your confidence.
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Let's say you want to improve your physical fitness.
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Instead of aiming for an extreme goal right away, you can start by exercising for 20 minutes a day.
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As you meet each goal, you'll notice your confidence increasing, not just in that area, but in other parts of your life too.
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Surrounding yourself with supportive people is another crucial factor.
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The environment you're in can either lift you up or bring you down.
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Positive relationships with people who encourage and believe in you can make a significant difference in how you see yourself.
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When others believe in you, it's easier to believe in yourself.
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Confidence also requires self-compassion.
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Everyone makes mistakes, and it's part of learning and growing.
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The next time you make a mistake, try to be gentle with yourself.
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Instead of thinking, I'm not good enough, try to tell yourself, I'm learning and I'll improve.
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This shift in mindset will help you stay motivated rather than discouraged.
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Finally, practice positive thinking.
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How you talk to yourself matters.
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If you constantly think, I can't do this, or I'm not good enough, you'll start to believe it.
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Instead, try to challenge these negative thoughts by replacing them with more empowering ones, like I'm capable, or I'm making progress.
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Over time, this change in thinking will naturally lead to more confidence.
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To sum it up, confidence isn't something you gain overnight, but by taking consistent steps like setting achievable goals,
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recognizing your strengths, surrounding yourself with positive people, and practicing self-compassion, you can build your confidence over time.
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It's a journey, but every small step you take brings you closer to being the confident person you want to be.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Building Confidence”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: confidence, goal, self, positive, step. Deze video bevat 39 zinnen en 492 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 3:18. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 149 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:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| achievable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ | haalbaar, haalbare |
| surround werkwoord | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | omgeven, omringen |
| compassion zelfstandig naamwoord | /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ | medelijden, deernis |
| empower werkwoord | /ɪmˈpaʊ.ə/ | volmacht geven, machtigen |
| discourage werkwoord | /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ | ontmoedigen |
| motivate werkwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motiveren |
| reinforce werkwoord | /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ | versterken, vergroten |
| mindset zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ | mentaliteit, ingelsteldheid |
| supportive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ | ondersteunend, behulpzaam |
| assure werkwoord | /əˈʃʊɹ/ | verzekeren, afzekeren |
| realistic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/ | realistisch |
| gentle bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | lieflijk |
| artistic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɑɹˈtɪs.tɪk/ | kunstzinnig, artistiek |
| endless bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɛndlɪs/ | eindeloos |
| overnight bijwoord | /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ | 's nachts |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| write down werkwoord | opschrijven, neerschrijven |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | you'll notice · I'll improve · will help |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | I'm learning · I'm making |
| Verplichting: must / have to / need to zeggen dat iets nodig is | had to work · have to jump |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 13 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, you'll, you're. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/, assure /əˈʃʊɹ/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/, capability /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: surround /səˈɹaʊnd/, discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/, supportive /səˈpɔɹtɪv/, succeed /səkˈsiːd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/, gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/
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 achievable, surround, compassion.
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.