Shadowing Practice: If you’re not motivated, do this. - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I think there's really only one thing separating you from you and the life that you really want to live.
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I know exactly how it feels to have these big goals and dreams, but I have no clue how to actually reach them.
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It seems like years keep passing and I make very little progress.
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Trust me when I tell you I'm not here to waste your time.
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I've seen a lot of similar videos to this one.
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They got me inspired for maybe a day and then that motivation went away again.
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So is there actually a solution to all this?
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Or are you always going to feel overwhelmed by your goals and your dreams?
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The video you're watching right now almost didn't get recorded at all.
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I thought, this idea has already been made.
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No need for me to waste my time in trying to make my own version.
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But then I thought, no. This is something I really want to say.
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This message has actually had an impact on my life.
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So why would I not say this if I truly believed it could help someone or even change their life?
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So I've been trying really hard to figure out what it is exactly that prevents me from making progress on something
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Especially my goals and dreams and I think I figured it out
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Lack of motivation always seems to be the thing that prevents me from moving forward and that lack of motivation
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Usually comes from not feeling motivated.
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I think that's the major flaw
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I was letting my feelings dictate what I was able to accomplish instead of actually taking action.
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If I take action on a creative idea, my feelings will normally follow.
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But if I wait to feel inspired to take action, I usually don't act at all.
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You can't control when you're gonna feel inspired, but you can control when you're gonna actually start doing something and take action.
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When it comes to my goals, if I zoom out too far and think about the big picture too much, I don't accomplish anything at all.
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But when I focus on one thing and accomplish one small thing, I'm able to be productive.
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That's the key.
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Taking action first.
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Not waiting for the perfect moment.
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Not waiting for motivation to magically show up.
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Just starting.
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Because momentum doesn't come from waiting.
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It comes from doing.
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Think about it.
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How many times have you sat around waiting to feel inspired only to waste hours scrolling
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and procrastinating or convincing yourself that now just isn't the right time?
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That's the cycle that keeps you stuck.
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That's the cycle that kept me stuck.
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But the moment you begin, even when you don't feel like it, something shifts.
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Your brain kicks into gear and your energy always seems to follow.
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One small step leads to another.
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So instead of overthinking, instead of waiting to feel ready, just take one small step.
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The thing is, I can't tell you exactly what that step is for you, but I think if you thought about it,
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you could figure out one small thing to do today that would move you in a positive direction.
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It could even change your life.
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Because here's the truth, it doesn't have to be perfectly planned out and strategic.
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It just has to begin.
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And once you do, the inspiration will come.
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The energy will follow.
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It always does.
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So what is the one thing that's separating you from you and the life you know you want to live?
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It's taking action.
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The difference between those who actually create and make things versus those who only dream about creating is taking action.
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It's taking that first step.
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The sad truth is, most of you watching this right now may not even take that first step.
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If there's one thing that I can encourage you with as someone who doesn't know you, will probably never know you,
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but who wants the best for you is this.
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Today, take one small step in actually doing something, and not just dreaming about it.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles is gebaseerd op de video “If you’re not motivated, do this”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: action, step, waiting, motivation, inspired. Deze video bevat 57 zinnen en 685 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 3:29. De spreker praat snel, ongeveer 196 woorden per minuut, dus reken op verbonden en ingeslikte klanken. 90% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| motivation zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ | motivatie |
| inspire werkwoord | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | inspireren |
| accomplish werkwoord | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ | volbrengen |
| encourage werkwoord | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | bemoedigen, aanmoedigen |
| strategic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/ | strategisch |
| inspiration zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ | inademing, inademen |
| versus | /ˈvɝsəs/ | tegen |
| convince werkwoord | /kənˈvɪns/ | overtuigen |
| productive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | productief |
| clue zelfstandig naamwoord | /kluː/ | aanwijzing, spoor |
| momentum zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ | impuls |
| scroll zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɹoʊl/ | boekrol, schriftrol |
| zoom werkwoord | /zuːm/ | zoeven |
| flaw zelfstandig naamwoord | /flɔ/ | barst, barstje |
| motivate werkwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motiveren |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| figure out werkwoord | uitvogelen, er achter komen |
| go away werkwoord | weggaan |
| show up werkwoord | tentoonstellen |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | I've seen · has already been made · has actually had |
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | those who actually · someone who doesn |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will normally · will come · will follow |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | you're watching · is taking |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 19 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals doesn't, don't, you're. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, momentum /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/, procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/, productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: magically /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kli/, procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/
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 motivation, inspire, accomplish.
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.