Shadowing Practice: English shadowing | Technology and Gadgets | Level A1 | How to improve English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Topic, technology and gadgets.
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Level A1.
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Hello, everyone.
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Today, we will talk about technology and gadgets.
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Technology is very important in our lives.
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It helps us do many things.
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We use technology every day.
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Gadgets are small machines that help us.
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They are very useful and fun.
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One common gadget is the smartphone.
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Many people have smartphones.
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We use them to call and text our friends and family.
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We can also use them to take photos and videos.
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Smartphones have many apps.
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We can play games, listen to music, and watch videos.
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Another popular gadget is the laptop.
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Laptops are small computers.
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We can use them to do homework, work, and play games.
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We can also use them to watch movies and chat with friends.
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Laptops are very useful for school and work.
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Tablets are also very common.
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Tablets are like big smartphones.
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We can use them to read books,
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watch videos, and play games.
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They are easy to carry and fun to use.
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Many people have smartwatches.
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Smartwatches are like small computers on our wrists.
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They can show the time,
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track our steps, and check our heart rate.
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Some smartwatches can also receive calls and messages.
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We also use gadgets in the kitchen.
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Microwaves help us heat food quickly.
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Coffee makers help us make coffee.
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Blenders help us make smoothies and soups.
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These gadgets make cooking easy and fun.
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In our homes, we have many gadgets.
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Televisions are very popular.
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We watch our favorite shows and movies on them.
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Some people have smart TVs.
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Smart TVs can connect to the internet.
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We can watch videos online and use apps on them.
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Many homes have smart speakers.
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Smart speakers can play music and answer questions.
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We can ask them about the weather or the news.
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They can also control other smart devices in our homes like lights and thermostats.
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Gadgets make our lives easier and more fun.
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They help us stay connected with our friends and family.
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They also help us learn and do our work.
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Technology is always changing and getting better.
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It is exciting to see new gadgets and try them.
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Thank you for listening.
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I hope you enjoy using technology and gadgets.
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See you next time.
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Goodbye.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A1 is gebaseerd op de video “English shadowing”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: gadget, technology, smart, smartphone, smartwatches. Deze video bevat 54 zinnen en 370 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 2:33. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 145 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 87% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| smartphone zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ | smartphone |
| laptop zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | laptop, notebook |
| connect werkwoord | /kəˈnɛkt/ | verbinden |
| tablet zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtæblət/ | kleitablet |
| topic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | onderwerp, thema |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | tot ziens, tot weerziens |
| maker zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ | maker |
| soup zelfstandig naamwoord | /sup/ | soep |
| homework zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | huiswerk, huistaak |
| wrist zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹɪst/ | pols |
| microwave zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/ | microgolf |
| gadget zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/ | gadget |
| smartwatch zelfstandig naamwoord | smartwatch | |
| excite werkwoord | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | prikkelen, opwinden |
| smoothie zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsmuːði/ | smoothie |
Uitspraak om op te letten
- De “th”-klanken: smoothie /ˈsmuːði/, thermostat /ˈθɝməstæt/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/, tablet /ˈtæblət/, gadget /ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/, thermostat /ˈθɝməstæt/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/, gadget /ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/
- /w/ — met ronde lippen: homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/, microwave /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/
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 smartphone, laptop, connect.
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