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Music Start speaking now.
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hey sam i think learning how to save money is really important
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because good financial habits can reduce stress
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and help you feel more secure in the future the biggest problem for many people is not always low income
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but spending money without properly tracking where it goes first of
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all i would strongly recommend creating a simple monthly budget write down your income
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and all your regular expenses like rent food transportation bills
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and entertainment once you clearly see where your money is going
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it becomes much easier to control unnecessary spending i also think you should separate your needs from your wants
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because many small unnecessary purchases can add up surprisingly quickly over
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time another important thing is setting a realistic savings goal instead
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of trying to save a huge amount immediately even saving a
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small percentage of your income every month can make a big
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difference later you could also try transferring money into a savings account as soon as you get paid
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so you are less tempted to spend it at the same time avoid impulse shopping
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and emotional spending whenever possible before buying something unnecessary give yourself some time to think about whether you truly need it.
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Finally, remember that building financial discipline takes time and consistency, so do not feel discouraged if progress seems slow in the beginning.
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You The
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first time I performed on stage was during my final year of high school.
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Our school was holding its annual talent show, and a few of my friends convinced me to join them for a short dance performance.
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I had never performed in front of a large crowd before, so we practiced almost every evening for about two weeks.
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On the day of the show, the auditorium was packed with students, teachers, and parents, which made me even more nervous.
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Right before we went on stage, my hands were actually shaking, and I was worried I'd forget the steps.
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However, once the music started, I focused on my friends and tried not to think about the audience.
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Within a minute or two, I relaxed and actually started enjoying myself.
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When we finished, everyone clapped and cheered, and I felt incredibly relieved and proud.
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We didn't win the competition, but that honestly didn't matter to me.
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The experience gave me a huge confidence boost and made me realize
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that I was capable of doing things that initially scared me.
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After that, speaking or performing in front of a crowd didn't feel nearly as intimidating.
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Thank you.
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Speaking now.
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Thank you.
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In this picture, I can see a lively street festival where a magician is putting on a show for a large crowd.
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In the center, he's standing on a small stage wearing a top hat and holding a magic wand.
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The most surprising part is that a young boy appears to be floating in the air, and the audience looks amazed by the trick.
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There's also a white rabbit sitting inside a hat on a small table, probably waiting to be part of another trick.
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In front of the stage, several people are watching closely, clapping, and smiling.
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A little girl holding a teddy bear looks especially surprised by what's happening.
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On the right, a few families are standing together and enjoying the performance.
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While one young boy doesn't seem quite as impressed as everyone else.
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In the background, I can see people walking and cycling along the street.
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There are also several local businesses nearby, including a bakery, a bookshop, and a cafe.
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Overall, the festival looks busy and cheerful, and the magician seems to have everyone's attention with his entertaining performance.
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I think the magician will finish his current trick and slowly bring the young boy back down to the stage.
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The crowd will probably burst into applause and the boy will be excited to see how amazed everyone is.
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After that, the magician may move on to another trick and bring the rabbit into his performance.
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He might even invite someone else from the audience to come up and help him.
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Meanwhile, the people gathered around the stage will continue watching, clapping, and taking photos of the show.
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The little girl holding the teddy bear will probably stay close to her parents and watch the next trick with curiosity.
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I think more people walking through the festival may notice the crowd and stop to see what's going on.
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Once the magic show is over, the magician will likely thank everyone and take a bow before packing up his props.
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The audience may then visit one of the nearby shops or stop by the cafe before continuing to explore the festival.
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Overall, I think the performance will end on a high note, and the crowd will leave feeling entertained and impressed.
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Thank you.
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text messages because they are quick to read and respond to, and they are also more private when you are in public places.
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Text messages are easy to search later, and they help keep communication clear and concise, which is very useful when sharing important information.
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However, I believe voice messages are the better choice for several reasons.
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First, voice messages allow more emotional expression, so the listener can understand your tone and feelings better, which reduces misunderstandings.
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Second, voice messages are faster when you need to explain something long or complicated.
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Another advantage is that voice messages are useful while multitasking, for example, when you are driving or cooking.
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Voice messages also feel more personal and authentic, which helps build stronger relationships.
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For these reasons, I believe voice messages are the better choice.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Start speaking now.
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Thank you.
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Hi Derek, I wanted to talk about the recent scheduling of meetings outside regular work hours.
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I completely understand that sometimes meetings need to be scheduled at different times due to deadlines or team availability,
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and I am always willing to be flexible when necessary.
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However, I've noticed that these after -hours meetings have been happening quite frequently
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and it has become difficult for me to manage my personal commitments and maintain a healthy work -life balance.
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I'm a bit concerned that if this continues long -term, it may start to affect my productivity and overall well -being.
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I was wondering if it might be possible to schedule most meetings during regular work hours
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or at least provide advance notice when after -hours meetings are necessary.
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I really value my work and want to continue contributing effectively, but I also hope we can find a more balanced approach.
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Hi Sarah, thanks for meeting with me.
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I wanted to ask about the company's policy on meetings outside regular work hours.
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Over the past few weeks, several important meetings have been scheduled in the evenings, and because attendance is expected,
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it's becoming difficult for me to manage my personal commitments.
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I completely understand that an occasional late meeting may be necessary, especially when we're dealing with tight deadlines, but this seems to be happening more often lately.
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Could you let me know whether we have any guidelines about scheduling meetings after regular hours?
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I'm also wondering whether employees are expected to attend every time or if there are alternatives when someone has a prior commitment.
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For example, perhaps these meetings could be held during the workday, or employees who can't attend could receive meeting notes or a recording afterward.
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I want to stay involved and keep up with important decisions, but I also need to maintain a reasonable work -life balance.
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I'm hoping there's a way to address this before it becomes a long -term issue.
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I'd really appreciate any guidance on what options are available.
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Thank you.
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I don't think celebrities should automatically be considered role models for young people just because they're famous.
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Some celebrities are talented, hardworking, and use their influence to support important causes, so there can certainly be something positive to learn from them.
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However, being a successful actor, athlete, or musician doesn't necessarily mean someone makes good choices in every part of life.
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Young people may sometimes copy a celebrity's behavior without realizing that what they see online is only a small,
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carefully presented part of that person's life.
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I also think social media makes this issue more complicated.
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Celebrities often post about expensive clothes, luxury vacations, perfect bodies, and glamorous lifestyles.
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For teenagers, constantly seeing that kind of content can create unrealistic expectations about money, appearance, and success.
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Instead, young people should have role models based on character and behavior rather than popularity.
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That could be a parent, teacher, coach, community leader, or even a celebrity who genuinely demonstrates qualities they admire.
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In my opinion, celebrities can be role models, but they shouldn't be treated as role models simply because they're famous.
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Young people should learn to look at someone's actions, values, and the way they treat others before deciding whether that person is actually worth looking up to.
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Hey, Liam, you should see the bathroom in my cruise ship suite.
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It's probably the most unusual one I've ever stayed in.
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The first thing that caught my attention was the bathtub.
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Instead of a regular tub, there's a huge wooden bathtub shaped exactly like a boat, right in the middle of the room.
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It's filled with bubbly water, and there's even a wooden tray across it with soap, a sponge, and a little rubber duck.
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The whole bathroom has a nautical theme.
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There's a large round window that looks like a ship's porthole, and I can see the ocean and another sailing boat through it.
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They've even decorated the room with an anchor, coiled rope, seashells, and other ocean -inspired pieces.
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At the other end, there's a beautiful double -sink vanity with a large round mirror, so the bathroom still feels really luxurious.
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I love how they've made everything match the cruise experience.
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Taking a bath in a boat while actually traveling on a ship is such a funny idea.
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You'd absolutely love this place!

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Deze video bevat 118 zinnen en 1683 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 24:29. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 69 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 83% 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 minder gangbare woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

  • celebrity /səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — beroemdheid. Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about.
  • commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — verbintenis, verplichting. The act of sending a legislative bill to committee for review.
  • unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — onnodig. Not needed or necessary.
  • clap /klæp/ (werkwoord) — klappen. To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
  • complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — ingewikkeld, gecompliceerd. Difficult or convoluted.
  • wooden /ˈwʊdn̩/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — houten. Made of wood.
  • cruise /kɹuz/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — cruise, zeereis. A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
  • deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — termijn, deadline. A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
  • rabbit /ˈɹæbɪt/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — konijn. A mammal of most genera of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail. (Those of the larger kind are instead called hares)
  • impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ (werkwoord) — imponeren, indruk maken. To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.
  • entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ (werkwoord) — vermaken, amuseren. To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
  • tone /ˈtəʊn/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — toon, noot. A specific pitch.
  • meanwhile /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ (bijwoord) — intussen, ondertussen. During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
  • necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ (bijwoord) — nodig, noodzakelijk. Inevitably; of necessity.
  • percentage /pə(ɹ)ˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — percentage. The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

  • go on /ˈɡoʊˌɒn/ (werkwoord) — verder gaan. To continue in extent.
  • deal with (werkwoord) — behandelen. To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
  • put on /ˌpʊt ˈɒn/ (werkwoord) — aantrekken, opzetten (headgear). To don (clothing, equipment, or the like).
  • write down (werkwoord) — opschrijven, neerschrijven. To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something.

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 21 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals didn't, I'm, doesn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De “th”-klanken: bath /bɑːθ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/, authentic /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/, bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/
  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/, occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: celebrity /səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/

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 celebrity, commitment, unnecessary.

Grammatica in deze video

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

StructuurIn de video
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog teltI've noticed · has become · have been scheduled
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetbe scheduled · have been scheduled · are expected

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