Shadowing Practice: How to Stop Negative Self-Talk | Level B1 | English shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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How to stop negative self-talk Have you ever said to yourself,
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I'm not good enough, or I can't do this?
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If you have, you're not alone.
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Many people experience negative self-talk.
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These are the small, critical voices in our heads that tell us we are not smart, not capable, or not worthy.
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Negative self-talk can hurt our confidence and stop us from trying new things.
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But here's the good news.
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We can learn how to stop it.
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First, we need to recognize when we're doing it.
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Sometimes, we speak badly to ourselves without even noticing.
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We might make a small mistake and immediately say, I'm so stupid.
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But would we say that to a friend?
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Probably not.
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So, why say it to ourselves?
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The first step to change is being aware Listen to your inner voice When you hear something negative,
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pause and think Is this thought true?
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Is it helpful?
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Second, we should try to replace negative thoughts with kinder ones For example,
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instead of saying, I always fail Try saying, I didn't do well this time, but I can try again Instead of,
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I look terrible, try, I'm doing my best and that's okay.
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Changing the way we talk to ourselves takes time, but it really works.
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Kind words help us feel stronger and more positive.
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Another useful idea is to talk to yourself like you would talk to a close friend.
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Imagine your best friend feels sad or unsure.
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You would probably say, don't be too hard on yourself, or you did great.
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So next time you feel down, try speaking to yourself in the same kind way.
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Give yourself support, not criticism.
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Also, writing in a journal can help.
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At the end of the day, write down your negative thoughts.
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Then, try to write more positive responses next to them.
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This will help you see your thinking more clearly and slowly change your mindset.
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Over time, this becomes a helpful habit.
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Sometimes, negative self-talk comes from past experiences, like someone being unkind to us or us failing at something before.
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But remember, the past doesn't define you.
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Everyone makes mistakes.
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Mistakes are part of learning.
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What matters is how you grow from them, not what went wrong.
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Finally, try to surround yourself with positive people.
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The people around us can affect the way we see ourselves.
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When we hear encouragement from others, it becomes easier to believe in ourselves too.
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To stop negative self-talk, we must be patient and gentle with ourselves.
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It's okay to have bad days.
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It's okay to feel down sometimes.
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But we should always remind ourselves that we are trying, we are learning, and we are enough.
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So the next time that little voice in your head says, You can't, answer back with, Yes, I can.
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I'm trying my best, and that's what matters.
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Thank you for listening, and remember, Your thoughts shape your feelings, and your feelings shape your life.
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Be kind to yourself, always.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “How to Stop Negative Self-Talk”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: negative, ourselves, self, mistake, positive. Deze video bevat 48 zinnen en 499 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 3:37. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 138 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 92% 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 11 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| helpful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | behulpzaam |
| badly bijwoord | /ˈbæd.li/ | slecht |
| remind werkwoord | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | herinneren |
| define werkwoord | /dɪˈfaɪn/ | bepalen, determineren |
| worthy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈwɝ.ði/ | waardig |
| habit zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | gewoonte |
| gentle bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | lieflijk |
| pause zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɔːz/ | pauze |
| mindset zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ | mentaliteit, ingelsteldheid |
| encouragement zelfstandig naamwoord | [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] | aanmoediging |
| surround werkwoord | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | omgeven, omringen |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| write down werkwoord | opschrijven, neerschrijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- I'm not good enough, or I can't do this?
- If you have, you're not alone.
- First, we need to recognize when we're doing it.
- I'm trying my best, and that's what matters.
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 | my best · your best |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should try · should always remind |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | we're doing · is being · I'm doing |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 11 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, can't, didn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/, pause /pɔːz/, surround /səˈɹaʊnd/, unkind /ʌnˈkaɪnd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: badly /ˈbæd.li/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/
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 helpful, badly, remind.
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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.