Shadowing Practice: English shadowing | Self-introduction | Level A2 | How to improve English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Topic, self-introduction.
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Level A2.
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Hello, everyone.
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My name is Emma.
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I am 25 years old,
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and I am from a small town in the countryside.
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It's a quiet and peaceful place, surrounded by nature.
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I grew up there with my family and have many fond memories of my childhood.
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Currently, I live in the city because I moved here for work.
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I work as a graphic designer at a marketing company.
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I love my job because it allows me to be creative and work with different people on various projects.
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I have been working there for about two years now,
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and I have learned a lot.
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In my free time, I enjoy a variety of activities.
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I love reading books, especially mystery novels.
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My favorite author is Agatha Christie.
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Her stories are always so intriguing and full of surprises.
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I also like to watch movies and TV shows.
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My favorite movie is Inception,
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which has an amazing story and special effects.
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My favorite TV show is Friends.
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It's funny and always makes me laugh.
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I am very passionate about music.
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I can play the guitar and the piano.
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I started learning the guitar when I was 10 years old and the piano when I was 15.
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Sometimes I write my own songs and perform them at local cafes.
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It's a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people who share the same interests.
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Another thing I love is traveling.
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I have visited several countries in Europe,
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such as France, Germany, and Spain.
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Each place has its own unique culture,
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history, and delicious food, which I find fascinating.
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My dream is to travel around the world and explore new places.
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As for my family, I have a small but close-knit family.
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I have one younger sister who is still in school.
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She is very smart and wants to become a doctor.
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My parents live in the countryside,
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and I visit them whenever I can.
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We enjoy spending time together,
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especially during holidays and special occasions.
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I am also learning to cook.
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I like trying out new recipes and making delicious meals for my friends and family.
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My favorite dish to cook is pasta because it's simple but very tasty.
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Cooking is a great way to relax and be creative in a different way.
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In addition, I enjoy outdoor activities.
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I like hiking, cycling, and playing sports.
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Being active helps me stay healthy and feel good.
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It's also a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature and get some fresh air.
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I am excited to be here and look forward to getting to know all of you.
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Thank you for listening to my introduction.
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Deze spreekles op niveau A2 is gebaseerd op de video “English shadowing”. Deze video bevat 50 zinnen en 445 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 2:51. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 156 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. 81% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| guitar zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | gitaar |
| delicious bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | heerlijk, lekker |
| piano zelfstandig naamwoord | /piˈænɪː/ | piano |
| countryside zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ | platteland, buitengebied |
| topic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | onderwerp, thema |
| meal zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmiːl/ | maaltijd |
| mystery zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ | mysterie |
| designer zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ | ontwerper, designer |
| occasion zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ | gelegenheid |
| explore werkwoord | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | onderzoeken, bestuderen |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| graphic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | grafisch |
| outdoor bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /aʊtˈdɔː/ | buiten- |
| dish zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪʃ/ | bord, taloor |
| passionate bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈpæʃənɪt/ | hartstochtelijk, gepassioneerd |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| grow up werkwoord | opgroeien |
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
| try out werkwoord | uitproberen |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | have learned · have visited |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | love reading · started learning · enjoy spending |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | is traveling · am also learning |
Uitspraak om op te letten
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, dish /dɪʃ/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/, fond /fɑnd/, surround /səˈɹaʊnd/, intrigue /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: piano /piˈænɪː/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, cafe /ˌkæˈfeɪ/, passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, intrigue /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/
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 guitar, delicious, piano.
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