Shadowing Practice: Family and Friends English conversation Basic everyday practice - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Daily Conversation at home.
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Mom, what's for dinner?
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It's beef stew.
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Yay!
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I love it!
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What movie are we watching tonight?
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I'm not sure yet.
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What do you feel like watching?
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Horror sounds good!
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Horror movie?
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No way!
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Absolutely not!
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Hi, Robert!
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Oh, hi, Haley.
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What's the schedule for school tomorrow?
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The first period is P .E.
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You'll need your gym clothes.
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I see.
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What about the second period?
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The second period is math.
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Did you do your homework?
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I haven't done it!
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What should I do?
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Teacher Brown is really scary.
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Oh!
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I'm going to the movies with Robert.
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What time is it now?
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I wonder.
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Oh!
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It's already three o 'clock!
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Robert will be picking me up soon.
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I'm home!
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Mom!
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Dad!
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What did you buy?
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I bought your favorite apples.
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Show me.
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Here you go!
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Wow!
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It's really big.
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Thank you, Mom!
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All right it's clean!
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Hello, Leeroy!
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Wow, your room is really clean, isn't it?
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Your room used to be so messy.
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But it's so tidy now!
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It's wonderful.
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I'll make sure to keep it tidy like this.
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Dad, should I do the grilling?
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Oh no no this is my job!
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It's okay.
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Thank you, Dad.
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You're better at grilling anyway.
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Well, maybe so!
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Ha -ha -ha -ha! With friends. Do you know Jason?
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oh yeah i do jason from the same class right Yeah.
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Don't you think he's nice?
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Oh well, he's kind!
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He asked me to go to the movies with him!
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That's great for you.
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Nancy, can you go pick up Bob in the car?
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"Oggg !" That's such a hassle.
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But it started raining.
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Bob went out without an umbrella.
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Ugh, fine.
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I guess I have no choice.
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Thank you for helping with the move.
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It's a huge help.
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No problem at all.
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I'm always here to help.
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I left the cardboard boxes under the stairs!
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Thank you so much!
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The cheek powder Marie recommended is really lovely.
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I'll definitely wear this on summer holidays.
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I'm looking forward to going shopping with Marie. Do you like animals?
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Yes, I do.
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I love dogs the most.
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How about you?
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I really love animals.
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I especially like cats Have you ever been to a zoo?
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I went with my mom and dad when I was a kid.
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Do you not go often these days?
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Not really.
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I wish I could.
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Really?
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Let's go together!
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That would be awesome!
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Let's go!
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How about this Saturday?
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Unfortunately, I have work this week.
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How about the Saturday after next?
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Sounds good!
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Let's go on the Saturday after next.
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I'm bad at math.
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Me too.
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I've hated it since first grade.
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Same here.
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I wish PE would come sooner.
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Oh yeah, I like P too.
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Henry, are you playing defense properly?
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I am.
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I'm good at basketball!
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Really?
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Yeah, I practiced with dad.
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Hey!
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Are you okay?
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What's wrong?
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It's my first time skiing!
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Oh, then you need some practice.
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I'll teach you.
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Thank you. With friends too!
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What are you going to do tomorrow?
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I'll do my homework at home.
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After that, my cousin is coming over.
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Your cousin?
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Nice!
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How lucky!
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How many cousins do you have?
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I have eight cousins.
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Wow!
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That's great!
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Can I come over to your house too?
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Oh, of course!
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what time would be convenient I think around three o 'clock.
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I'll be done with my homework by then.
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Okay, see you tomorrow.
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See you!
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Hey, are you okay?
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Yeah, I'm fine.
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Just a bit tired.
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Did you drink water?
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Yeah, I did.
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Why are you wearing the hood?
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Wearing the hood of a black hoodie is in style.
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Is a red hoodie not okay?
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Nope.
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Just black!
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Haaaar!
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Why?
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Because it looks cool.
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I'm definitely more amazing.
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No way!
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I'm more amazing!
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What's going on?
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We're competing to see who's taller!
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We're about the same height.
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I like this painting!
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Yeah, it's nice!
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Do you like art?
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I like Picasso!
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Oh, I see.
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I like Monet.
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Hey, what are you reading?
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a novel It's interesting.
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Do you like books?
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Yeah, I love them.
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I want to read books every day.
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When is the science report due?
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It's due next Wednesday!
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I see.
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I'm worried if I'll make it in time.
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How much progress have you made?
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I've decided on the topic, but I'm not sure how to start.
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I'm feeling the same way.
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I wonder if I'll make it in time.
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Are you going to write the report here this week?
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I'll write it here today, but tomorrow I'll write it at home.
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Do you want to concentrate?
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Yes, I do. At home too!
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Did that girl get eaten by the wolf?
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Yes, but she's okay.
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Why is that?
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The hunter saved her. And then what happened?
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They defeated the wolf!
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So, there are no more bad wolves?
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That's right!
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I'm glad.
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Grandpa, we're having your birthday party next week.
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Oh, really?
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How old will I be?
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You'll be turning 70.
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Well, that's something.
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It sure is!
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So we're inviting the neighbors to the party too!
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Wow!
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What should we do?
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It's a fire!
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I know!
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I'll put out the fire!
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You put it out!
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I can't do it!
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Don't just stand there.
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Help me.
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No way!
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I don't know what to do!
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Og, just bring a bucket of water!
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You are washing the dishes for me.
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I can do it anytime.
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How kind of you!
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I want to do anything for you.
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You're truly lovely.
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Ah, I'm hungry.
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How was your soccer practice?
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It was fun!
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I'll do my best in the game too.
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Yeah, do your best.
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I'll come watch the game.
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Jason, have you finished your homework?
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Yeah, Mom!
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I finished!
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Great!
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Mary, what's your homework?
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I have reading homework.
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Have you already read the book?
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Yes, I have!
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What did you read?
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I read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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It was interesting.
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Nice!
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Mom likes that book too.
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Mom, what are you doing?
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I'm making a skirt for Sophia!
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- For Sophia?
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I want you to make one for me too!
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Sure, what do you want?
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I want pants!
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Okay!
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What's up?
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Suddenly exercising?
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I have no choice.
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But you hate exercising, don't you?
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Yeah!
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I don't want to exercise at all.
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But I made a promise to go to the pool with my friends next week.
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I see.
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Good luck!
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During travel.
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What is your purpose?
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Sightseeing!
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I see.
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Where is your hotel?
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It's Central Hotel!
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Is this your first time in America?
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Yes, it is!
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Where are you from?
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I'm from Indonesia!
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I see.
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Excuse me.
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What time is the boarding?
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It's at 10 :30 ma 'am.
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Ma 'am, are you okay?
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I'm nervous because I'm not good with airplanes.
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I get it!
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I don't like takeoffs either.
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Hey, Tom, over here!
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Hey Jane Steffen!
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Long time no see.
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It's been ages!
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How have you been?
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Oh, I've been good.
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How about you guys?
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We've been the same as always.
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Everyone's been wanting to see you!
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I'm glad!
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Please keep your arms raised while I perform a check.
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Okay.
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Got it!
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Do you have any metal on you?
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No, I don't.
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are there any items in your pockets No, there aren't.
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Excuse me.
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I can't find my bag!
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Did you check your bag?
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Yes, I checked it in before boarding.
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What flight number?
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It's flight 548!
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The baggage for that flight will be delayed.
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What?
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Why?
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Is my baggage okay?
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Yes, it's fine.
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Excuse me.
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Yes!
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What is it?
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Is this bus going to Riverside Tower?
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No, it's not!
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This one is going to Central Station.
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Oh, I got it wrong you should get off at the next stop.
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Yes!
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Today is warm, isn't it?
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Yeah, it is!
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Perfect day for a drive!
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Absolutely!
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I've packed a picnic!
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Really?
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That's great.
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Let's have sandwiches while we watch the sea.
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That sounds fantastic! At Home 3.
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Hey!
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How was your day?
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Not bad.
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Just a bit busy.
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How about you?
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Pretty good.
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Just relaxing at home.
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Want to watch a movie later? That sounds good!
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What movie should we watch?
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Let's watch the new Naruto movie!
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Awesome.
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Did you see that new show on Netflix?
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Yeah, I watched a few episodes.
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It's pretty good!
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Oh, really?
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I want to watch it too!
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But Mom banned me.
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Huh?
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Why?
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I watched too much Netflix!
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Oh, poor thing.
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Hey!
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This teddy bear doll is cute!
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Really?
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My big sister gave it to me.
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Lucky you!
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How old is your big sister?
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She's 17.
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Is she in high school?
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Yes!
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What are you doing with that cucumber?
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Well, um, I'm not sure.
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Okay.
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Maybe it's for hydration.
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Is that so?
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Does it feel nice?
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Yeah, it's really relaxing.
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Nice!
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Mom, these pancakes are really delicious.
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I'm glad!
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What about the fruits?
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The fruits are delicious too!
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That's great!
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After I finish eating, can I play games?
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Just for a little while.
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Okay.
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Dad, look!
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Janice, you're always full of energy.
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Yeah, I'm jumping!
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You are good at it.
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Yeah, I'm the best jumper in class.
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That's impressive!
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Jimmy, what do you want to be when you grow up?
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I want to be a pilot.
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Oh, that's cool.
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Yeah.
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And I want to fly planes.
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That's great!
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Why did dad become a teacher?
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I want everyone to have fun learning.
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Hi Tom!
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How are you?
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Oh, I'm doing well. And you...
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I'm very well.
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I went to the library today.
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Oh, nice!
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Did you borrow any books?
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Yes, I borrowed a book written by Haruki Murakami.
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You're reading Haruki Murakami?
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I love his works!
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Me too!
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I've read a lot of his works.
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That's awesome!
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See you!

Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau A2 is gebaseerd op de video “Family and Friends English conversation Basic everyday practice”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: mom, dad, movie, homework. Deze video bevat 372 zinnen en 1610 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 20:00. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 80 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 82% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 100 van de 372 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
homework zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/huiswerk, huistaak
cousin zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈkʌz(ə)n/neef, nicht
wolf zelfstandig naamwoord/wʊlf/wolf
clock zelfstandig naamwoord/klɑk/teller, kilometerteller
horror zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈhɒɹ.ə/gruwel
delicious bijvoeglijk naamwoord/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/heerlijk, lekker
relax werkwoord/ɹɪˈlæks/losmaken
mathematics zelfstandig naamwoord/mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/wiskunde, mathematiek
borrow werkwoord/ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/lenen, ontlenen
grill zelfstandig naamwoord/ɡɹɪl/raster, rooster
tidy bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈtaɪ.di/net, proper
topic zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈtɑpɪk/onderwerp, thema
pants zelfstandig naamwoord/pænts/broek
pocket zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈpɑ.kɪt/zak
soccer zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈsɑk.ɚ/voetbal

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordBetekenis
come over werkwoordlangskomen
go out werkwoordnaar buiten gaan
grow up werkwoordopgroeien
look forward to werkwoorduitkijken naar, zich verheugen op
pick up werkwoordoppakken, optillen
put out werkwoordbuitenzetten, uitwerpen

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

  • What movie are we watching tonight?
  • What do you feel like watching?
  • Did you do your homework?
  • Wow, your room is really clean, isn't it?
  • Don't you think he's nice?

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 telthaven't done · I've hated · I've decided
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetbe done · will be delayed
Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee isshould I do · should we do · should get
Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgdstarted raining · hate exercising · finish eating

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 67 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I'll, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De “th”-klanken: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, cloth /klɒθ/
  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, wash /wɑʃ/, dish /dɪʃ/, hydration /haɪˈdɹeɪʃən/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/, stairs /ˈstɛɹz/, sandwich /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/, cardboard /ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, pants /pænts/, marry /ˈmæɹi/, sandwich /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/
  • /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: grill /ɡɹɪl/, hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/, grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/

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 homework, cousin, wolf.

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.

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