Shadowing Practice: GS8 U1 Mindmap - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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hello everyone today I would like to talk about my leisure time I usually have free time after school
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and at the weekend in my leisure time I like doing many different activities I'm keen on doing DIY
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because it helps me become more creative sometimes I make paper flowers cards or small models I'm also interested in cooking.
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At the weekend, I often help my mom cook simple dishes for my family.
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When I am at home, I enjoy reading books and listening to music.
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I'm fond of surfing the net too because I can learn new things and keep in touch with my friends.
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However, I don't spend too much time online because it is not good for my eyes.
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Sometimes I message my friends to ask about homework or talk about our hobbies.
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I also love spending time with my family.
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We sometimes watch TV, cook dinner, or go for a walk together.
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I think these activities help us become closer.
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With my friends, I usually hang out after school.
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We often play badminton or football in the park.
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I prefer playing sports to playing computer games because sports help me improve my physical health and make more friends.
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Sometimes we go to the cinema to see a comedy.
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I fancy watching comedies because they are funny and relaxing.
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There are some leisure activities I don't like.
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I'm not into knitting because I don't have enough patience.
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I'm not crazy about doing puzzles because they are sometimes difficult.
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I detest hunting animals because I think it is cruel.
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In the future, I would like to try cycling or doing judo.
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I think these activities are exciting and useful for my health.
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In conclusion, leisure activities are very important.
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They help me relax, improve my skills, and spend more time with my family and friends.
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Thank you for listening.
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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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