Shadowing Practice: How to learn English at Home - Learn English Speaking with Video
Les maken...
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Jake was a 28 year old man living in a small town.
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He always dreamed of speaking English fluently, but he couldn't afford an English speaking course, and no one in his family spoke English.
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He felt stuck.
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One day, Jake made a promise to himself.
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I will turn my home into my English classroom.
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He began small, saying good morning instead of namaste, naming things around the house in English, and even talking to himself while making tea.
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In just six months, Jake shocked everyone.
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He was speaking clear and confident English, all by learning and practicing at home.
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Now, let's learn how you can do the same.
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Start your morning in English.
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Morning is the best time to begin speaking English.
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Your mind is fresh and your day is just starting.
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So use this time to build a small English habit.
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You don't need a teacher or a classroom.
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Just start with simple words and sentences.
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When you wake up, don't just think in your native language.
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Try to say, good morning to yourself in English.
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Stand up and say, I am getting out of bed.
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When you go to brush your teeth, say, I am brushing my teeth.
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When you take a bath, say, I am taking a bath.
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These are easy daily actions that you can describe in English.
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You can also speak about your feelings.
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For example, now I'm feeling sleepy.
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Or, I am happy today.
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If you drink tea or coffee, say, I am drinking tea, or this tea is hot.
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Even if nobody is around you, speak out loud.
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Pretend you are teaching someone else.
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This helps you feel confident.
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If you don't know a word, look it up on your phone or write it down to check later.
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This small habit can change your life.
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Speaking English in the morning sets the tone for the day.
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It makes your brain ready to use English again and again.
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Remember, You are not trying to be perfect.
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You are trying to practice.
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The more you speak, the better you get.
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Just like Ravi in the story, your journey can also start with small steps.
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And the first step is speaking English the moment you open your eyes.
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So, tomorrow morning don't say, I will try.
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Say, I am starting my day in English.
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Create an English environment at home.
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If you want to speak English fluently, you need to live with English every day.
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You need to see it, hear it, speak it, and think Think in it as much as possible.
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Of the best ways to do this is by creating an English environment at home, even if no one else speaks English with you.
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Start by labeling things around your house.
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Take small papers and write the English names of things.
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Mirror, door, window, fridge, cup, remote, pillow.
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Stick them on the items.
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Every time you see these words, your brain remembers them.
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Slowly, you will learn vocabulary without even trying.
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Next, change the language setting on your phone or TV to English.
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It may feel strange at first, but you will get used to it.
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You'll learn many useful words just by reading menus and settings.
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It's a smart and easy way to improve your reading and word knowledge.
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If you live with family or friends, ask them to speak small English sentences with you.
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For example, say, Please give me water instead of saying it in your mother tongue.
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If they don't know English, teach them the words you know.
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This becomes fun and helpful for both of you.
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Also, place motivational English quotes or small English sentences on your wall or mirror.
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For example, I can speak English.
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Practice makes perfect.
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I learn from my mistakes.
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Reading these lines daily builds your confidence and positive thinking.
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Try to think in English during the day.
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When you are walking, cooking or washing dishes, speak to yourself in English.
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Say things like, I am cutting onions or this pan is hot.
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Don't worry about grammar or mistakes.
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Just speak.
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At night before you sleep review your day in English.
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Say to yourself today I cooked rice.
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I watched an English video.
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I learned five new words.
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This will help your brain store the English you practiced.
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The goal is to make English a natural part of your daily life.
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English becomes your environment your fluency will grow without stress teach
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someone what you learn one of the most powerful ways to
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learn English is to teach it to someone else yes it may sound strange
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but it really works
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when you teach you are not only helping the other person
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you are also helping yourself teaching helps you remember better speak more clearly
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and understand more deeply let's say you learn five new English
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words today don't just keep them in your notebook instead go to your brother sister mother father
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or even a child at home
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and say let me teach you something new today then explain the words in a simple way for example
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this is the word apple apple is a fruit it is red
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or green we eat apples the word big means something
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that is large in size my house is big when you explain these things to someone else
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your brain starts to understand the word better.
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You begin to remember the meaning, the pronunciation, and how to use it in a sentence.
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Also, if the person asks you a question, it makes you think more carefully about what you are saying.
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You don't have to be perfect.
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You don't have to speak like a teacher.
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You just need to share what you know.
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Even if you only know a little English, that little can help someone else and help you grow faster.
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If you don't have someone to teach, then pretend.
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Stand in front of a mirror and act like you are teaching a class.
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Say things like, today, we are going to learn how to say hello.
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Repeat after me, hello, how are you?
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This is called self-teaching, and it is a fun and effective way to practice speaking.
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Another good idea is to make short lessons at home.
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Take a notebook and write down what you want to teach.
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You can write small topics like five fruits in English, colors in English, parts of the body.
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Now, speak those lessons out loud to your pretend student or a real one.
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If you have someone with you, you can even make it a game.
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Ask your friend or family member to repeat after you.
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Give them small tests.
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Ask, what is the color of the sky?
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When they answer, say, good job.
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This will make learning fun for both of you.
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When you teach someone, you also feel more confident.
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You start to believe, yes, I know something.
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Yes, I can speak English.
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So remember, teach what you learn.
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Share your English.
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Grow your English.
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Your home can be your classroom and you you can be both the student and the teacher.
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So start now turn your home into your best English school.
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So now you know You don't need to go outside or join a big English class to start speaking.
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Your home is your best English school You just need small daily habits.
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Speak in the morning.
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Talk to yourself.
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Use English with family.
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Teach what?
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You learn and create an English environment.
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Remember, you don't have to be perfect, you just have to be consistent.
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Even 10 minutes a day can make a big difference.
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Step by step, your confidence will grow.
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And one day, you'll look back and say, Wow, I really speak English now.
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If you liked this video, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the channel.
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And in the comments, tell me.
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Which tip are you going to try first at home?
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “How to learn English at Home”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: English, speak, word, teach, learn. Deze video bevat 130 zinnen en 1316 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:55. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 166 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. 91% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| classroom zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | klaslokaal |
| habit zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | gewoonte |
| pretend werkwoord | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | voorgeven |
| fluently bijwoord | vloeiend | |
| notebook zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ | schrift, cahier |
| brush zelfstandig naamwoord | /bɹʌʃ/ | borstel, (paint-) verfborstel |
| fluency zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfluːənsi/ | vlotheid |
| pronunciation zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | uitspraak |
| sleepy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsliːpi/ | slaperig |
| vocabulary zelfstandig naamwoord | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | woordenschat, vocabulaire |
| onion zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈʌn.jən/ | ui, ajuin |
| distress zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | druk, stress |
| pillow zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɪl.oʊ/ [ˈpʰɪɫ.ö̞] | hoofdkussen, oorkussen |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| grammar zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | spraakkunst, grammatica |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| look back werkwoord | achterom kijken, terugkijken | |
| speak out werkwoord | zich uitspreken | |
| stand up werkwoord | opstaan | |
| wake up werkwoord | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | wakker worden, ontwaken |
| write down werkwoord | opschrijven, neerschrijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- You don't need a teacher or a classroom.
- For example, now I'm feeling sleepy.
- You don't have to be perfect.
- You don't have to speak like a teacher.
- If you don't have someone to teach, then pretend.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the best · the most powerful |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | may feel · may sound |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | practice speaking · start speaking |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | is just starting · am getting · am brushing |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 17 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, you'll, couldn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: brush /bɹʌʃ/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, dish /dɪʃ/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: pretend /pɹəˈtɛnd/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/
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 classroom, habit, pretend.
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.