Shadowing Practice: Improve Your English Speaking Fluency \ Level "Hard" - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everybody, I hope you're having an amazing day so far.
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Well, you saw the title of the video so you know
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that it's time to practice your English speaking skills in one of the most effective ways.
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This is an amazing way to improve your English speaking skills
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on your own from the comfort of your own home anytime it's convenient for you.
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Not to mention you might pick up a phrase or two, learn some new words and improve your pronunciation.
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And the best part.
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All you need to do is literally just listen and repeat.
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So we're going to be listening to and repeating essential sentences and phrases for everyday communication.
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And the form it will be using is kind of like the old style tape recording.
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It's like shadowing except for it's ready and served to you on a silver platter.
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You don't need to search for someone to shadow.
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All right, before we jump into the practice itself, I'd like to say a huge thanks to the sponsor of this portion of the video.
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And I'm honestly very excited to talk about and introduce you guys to their new feature which is Elsa AI.
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This app will allow you to have a real conversation with Elsa AI.
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And when I say real, I mean it.
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The app will talk to you and respond just like people do in real life.
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It's very realistic.
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Moreover, you can practice your speaking and conversational skills without any fear of making mistakes and being judged.
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On top of that, you will receive feedback and an in -depth evaluation on your performance after the conversation.
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Elsa AI is completely free for all Elsa users, however, with some limitations.
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So if you don't have the Elsa app already, you can click the link in the video description or in the pinned comment,
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or you can scan this QR code that you can see on the screen to download Elsa for free. And then
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if you want unlimited usage of elsa .ai you can click the other link in the video description
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or in the pinned comment
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and get an amazing discount off of elsa premium okay i think
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that i'll go with surprise me you will play a frustrated
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customer waiting on hold i will be the customer service representative
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we will communicate over the phone your goal is to express frustration and get your issue resolved
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do you have any questions or changes before we start let's start
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hello thank you for calling how can I assist you today hello yesterday I bought a TV from you
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and it doesn't work I'm sorry to hear
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that can you please provide me with your order number so
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that I can check the details sure no problem it's one
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two three four thank you for providing the order number I can see that the TV was delivered to you yesterday.
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Can you please tell me what seems to be the issue with the TV?
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In that case, I suggest we arrange for a service technician to come and inspect the TV.
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Can you tell me what is your location and when would be a convenient time?
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Roleplay completed.
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Well done.
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We are computing your feedback.
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So as you can see, guys, you can have a very realistic conversation with Elsa AI
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and you can play around with it and talk to it for as long as you want.
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I personally think that it's a great way to practice and improve your English.
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So give it try it and let me know what you think
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and now let's get back to the video okay now let's practice
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and remember you can change and modify these sentences according to your situation
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and need and you can pause this video
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if you need a bit more time to repeat the phrases
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and in this video we'll practice
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and learn some of the most common phrases you might need to talk about yourself
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and answer questions about yourself you can also change the second part of these phrases to fit your specific situation in life.
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I was born and raised in New York City.
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I was born and raised in New York City.
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I was born and raised in New York City.
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I currently live in Los Angeles.
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I currently live in Los Angeles.
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I currently live in Los Angeles.
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I'm originally from a small town in Texas.
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I'm originally from a small town in Texas.
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Texas.
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I'm originally from a small town in Texas.
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I work as a software engineer.
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I work as a software engineer.
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In my free time, I enjoy hiking and painting.
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In my free time, I enjoy hiking and painting.
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In my free time, I enjoy hiking and painting.
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I've been doing this for over 10 years now.
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I've been doing this for over 10 years now.
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I've been doing this for over 10 years now.
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I studied at the University of Chicago.
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I studied at the University of Chicago.
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I studied at the University of Chicago.
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I graduated with a degree in marketing.
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I graduated with a degree in marketing.
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I graduated with a degree in marketing.
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I've always been interested in technology and how it impacts our lives.
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I've always been interested in technology and how it impacts our lives.
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I've always been interested in technology and how it impacts our lives.
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One of my biggest achievements is completing my first triathlon.
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One of my biggest achievements is completing my first triathlon.
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One of my biggest achievements is completing my first triathlon.
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I love spending time with my family and friends.
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I love spending time with my family and friends.
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I love spending time with my family and friends.
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I've been married for eight years.
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I've been married for eight years.
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I've been married for eight years.
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I have two kids, a boy and a girl.
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I have two kids, a boy and a girl.
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I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old.
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I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old.
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I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old I've traveled to 12 different countries so far
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I've traveled to 12 different countries so far I've traveled to 12 different countries so far.
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I've always wanted to visit Japan and experience its culture.
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I've always wanted to visit Japan and experience its culture.
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I've always wanted to visit Japan and experience its culture.
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The place I want to visit the most is Iceland to see the northern lights.
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The place I want to visit the most is Iceland to see the northern lights.
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The place I want to visit the most is Iceland to see the northern lights.
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I consider myself to be a very patient and determined person.
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I consider myself to be a very patient and determined person.
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I consider myself to be a very patient and determined person.
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I tend to be more introverted in large groups, but open up with close friends.
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I tend to be more introverted in large groups, but open up with close friends.
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I tend to be more introverted in large groups, but open up with close friends.
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I'm working on a new business idea that I'm really excited about.
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I'm working on a new business idea that I'm really excited about.
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I'm working on a new business idea that I'm really excited about.
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I value honesty, kindness, and hard work I value honesty,
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kindness, and hard work I value honesty,
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kindness, and hard work My favorite way to relax is with a good book and a cup of tea.
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My favorite way to relax is with a good book and a cup of tea.
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My favorite way to relax is with a good book and a cup of tea.
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One thing I can't live without is music.
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It keeps me grounded.
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One thing I can't live without is music.
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It keeps me grounded.
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One thing I can't live without is music.
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It keeps me grounded.
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I get inspiration from nature, art and people who overcome adversity.
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I get inspiration from nature, art, and people who overcome adversity.
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I get inspiration from nature, art, and people who overcome adversity.
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I'm driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world.
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I'm driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world.
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I'm driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world.
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I'm currently focused on building my personal brand.
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I'm currently focused on building my personal brand I'm currently focused on building my personal brand
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One of the challenges I faced is balancing work and family life
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One of the challenges I faced is balancing work and family life.
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One of the challenges I faced is balancing work and family life.
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My biggest influence has been my grandmother, who taught me the value of hard work.
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My biggest influence has been my grandmother, who taught me the value of hard work.
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My biggest influence has been my grandmother, who taught me the value of hard work.
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I'm most comfortable when I'm surrounded by nature or working on a creative project.
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I'm most comfortable when I'm surrounded by nature or working on a creative project.
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I'm most comfortable when I'm surrounded by nature or working on a creative project.
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I've been working in this field for 5 years now and I still love it.
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I've been working in this field for five years now and I still love it.
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I've been working in this field for five years now and I still love it.
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I recently started exploring new ways to improve my fitness routine.
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I recently started exploring new ways to improve my fitness routine.
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I recently started exploring new ways to improve my fitness routine.
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I've always been drawn to the arts, especially painting and sculpture.
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I've always been drawn to the arts, especially painting and sculpture.
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I've always been drawn to the arts, especially painting and sculpture.
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One of my favorite things to do is spend the day at the beach.
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One of my favorite things to do is spend the day at the beach.
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One of my favorite things to do is spend the day at the beach.
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I'm currently learning how to code in Python.
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I'm currently learning how to code in Python.
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I'm currently learning how to code in Python.
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I'm really into photography, especially nature photography.
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I'm really into photography, especially nature photography.
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I'm really into photography, especially nature photography.
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I've achieved a lot of growth in my career over the past few years.
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I've achieved a lot of growth in my career over the past few years.
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I've achieved a lot of growth in my career over the past few years.
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I hope to someday write a book and share my experiences with others.
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I hope to someday write a book and share my experiences with others.
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I hope to someday write a book and share my experiences with others.
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I try to stay active by going for daily walks and practicing yoga.
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I try to stay active by going for daily walks and practicing yoga.
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I try to stay active by going for daily walks and practicing yoga.
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I like to unwind by watching a good movie and listening to music.
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I like to unwind by watching a good movie and listening to music.
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I like to unwind by watching a good movie and listening to music.
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I've been involved in volunteer work for several local organizations.
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I've been involved in volunteer work for several local organizations.
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I've been involved in volunteer work for several local organizations.
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I believe strongly in treating others with kindness and respect.
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I believe strongly in treating others with kindness and respect.
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I believe strongly in treating others with kindness and respect.
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One of my favorite memories is spending summers at my grandparents' house.
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One of my favorite memories is spending summers at my grandparent's house.
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One of my favorite memories is spending summers at my grandparent's house.
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I prioritize my mental and physical health, and I work hard to maintain balance.
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I prioritize my mental and physical health, and I work hard to maintain balance.
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I prioritize my mental and physical health, and I work hard to maintain balance.
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I love spending time outdoors doing activities like hiking and camping.
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I love spending time outdoors doing activities like hiking and camping.
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I love spending time outdoors doing activities like hiking and camping.
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I am happiest when I'm surrounded by loved ones or working on a passion project.
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I'm happiest when I'm surrounded by loved ones or working on a passion project.
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I'm happiest when I'm surrounded by loved ones or working on a passion project.
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I've been working hard to build my own business and create something meaningful
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I've been working hard to build my own business and create something meaningful
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I've been working hard to build my own business and create something meaningful.
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Alright, thank you guys for watching this video and practicing your speaking skills with me.
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I hope you enjoyed it.
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Please give this video a like and subscribe if you haven't yet.
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And I'll see you in the next one.
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Bye.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles is gebaseerd op de video “Improve Your English Speaking Fluency \ Level "Hard"”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: elsa, spending, favorite, nature, currently. Deze video bevat 193 zinnen en 2201 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 26:09. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 84 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. Slechts 81% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| photography zelfstandig naamwoord | /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ | fotografie |
| kindness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | vriendelijkheid, aardigheid |
| hike zelfstandig naamwoord | /haɪk/ | wandeling |
| surround werkwoord | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | omgeven, omringen |
| phrase zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | uitspraak |
| skill zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɪl/ | bekwaamheid, vaardigheid |
| passion zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpæʃən/ | passie, hartstocht |
| inspiration zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ | inademing, inademen |
| achievement zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ | prestatie |
| explore werkwoord | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | onderzoeken, bestuderen |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| volunteer zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ | vrijwilliger, vrijwilligster |
| overcome werkwoord | /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ | overwinnen |
| outdoor bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /aʊtˈdɔː/ | buiten- |
| yoga zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ | yoga |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| pick up werkwoord | oppakken, optillen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- You don't need to search for someone to shadow.
- I've been married for eight years.
- I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old.
- One thing I can't live without is music.
- I'm currently focused on building my personal brand.
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 continuous have/has been + -ing — iets dat eerder begon en nog bezig is | I've been doing · I've been working |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | I've always been interested · I've been married · I've traveled |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | being judged · was delivered · was born |
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | feature which is · people who overcome |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 80 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I've, can't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθˌlɑn/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: passion /ˈpæʃən/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/, frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: surround /səˈɹaʊnd/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, usage /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/, resolve /ɹɪˈzɑlv/, unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: passion /ˈpæʃən/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/, yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/
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 photography, kindness, hike.
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.