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Um, excuse
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me.
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Hello, I'm looking for my English class.
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Hi there, what's your name?
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I'm Blake.
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My name is Quinn.
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Nice to meet you.
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Do you know where the English class is?
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Nice to meet you too, Quinn.
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Yes, I'm going to English class right now.
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How are you?
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I'm nervous.
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This is my first day at this school.
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I'm new here.
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Really?
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Where are you from?
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You have a different accent.
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I'm from Canada.
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My family moved here three months ago.
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That's exciting!
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Why did your family move here?
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My dad got a new job here,
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and my mom wanted to try living in a different country, too.
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What does your dad do?
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What's his job?
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My dad is an engineer and my mom is a graphic designer.
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What about your parents?
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My mom is a doctor and my dad is a teacher.
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They both work here in the city.
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That's nice.
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How old are you?
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I'm 17.
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I've been at this school for two years now.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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Yes, I have one younger brother.
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His name is Ryan and he's 13 years old.
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What about you?
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I have an older sister.
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She's 19 and goes to university.
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I also have a younger brother who's 14.
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That's great.
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Where does your sister go to university?
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She goes to the local university here.
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She studies medicine like our mom.
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What about your brother?
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My brother goes to the middle school near our house.
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He likes his new school.
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Where do you live now?
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Is it far from school?
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We live in an apartment downtown.
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It's about 15 minutes from here by bus.
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I live in a house with my family, too.
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Our house has a big garden. That sounds nice.
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That's the bell for class.
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Let's go to the English class together.
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Do you like this school?
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Is it a good one?
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Yes, I do.
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The teachers are nice, and I have many good friends here.
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I hope I can make new friends, too.
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At my old school in Canada,
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I had many close friends.
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Do you miss your old school?
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Yes, I miss my friends there.
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My old school was smaller but very friendly.
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Do you still talk to your friends in Canada?
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Yes, I do.
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We text every day and we video call on weekends.
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That's wonderful.
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Do you have any pets?
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I have a dog named Max.
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Yes, I have a cat named Luna.
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She's very cute and friendly.
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What kind of dog is Max?
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He's a golden retriever and he's three years old and loves to play.
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How old is Luna?
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She's two years old.
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She likes to sleep on my bed and play with toy mice.
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I love animals.
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Does your brother like Luna too?
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Yes, he does.
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Ryan loves Luna very much.
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They play together every evening.
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Good morning, class.
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Oh, I see we have a new student today.
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Good morning.
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My name is Quinn.
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I'm happy to be here.
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Welcome to our school, Quinn.
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Where are you from?
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I'm from Canada.
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My family moved here recently for my dad's new job.
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Quinn and I are already becoming friends.
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Blake is very kind.
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She's helping me find my way around the school.
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That's wonderful.
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Thank you, Blake.
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I think this school will be great with friends like you.
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Excellent.
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Now, let's begin today's English lesson.
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Quinn, are you ready to learn with us?
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Yes, I am.
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I'm excited to start my new school life here.
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Good morning, Mr. Harrison.
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Thank you for this job opportunity.
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Good morning, Zara.
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I'm happy you can work here.
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Let's plan your schedule. That sounds great.
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I need to balance work with my university classes. Of course.
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What days do you have classes?
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I have classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Tuesday and Thursday I'm free all day.
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Perfect.
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What time do your classes start on class days?
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On Monday my first class starts at 9 a.m and finishes at 3 p.m.
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And on Wednesday, classes are from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
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What about Friday?
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Friday is my longest day.
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Classes are from 8 a.m to 4 p.m.
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I see.
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So you could work Tuesday and Thursday full days?
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Yes.
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On Tuesday, I can work from 7 a.m to 5 p.m.
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On Thursday, the same schedule works.
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What about evenings on your class days?
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Monday evening I can work from 5 p.m to 9 p.m.
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Wednesday, too, same hours.
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Friday evening?
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Friday evening I prefer to rest,
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but if you really need me,
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I can work until 8 p.m.
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That's flexible of you.
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What about weekends?
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Saturday morning I can work from 8 a.m to 2 p.m.
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Sunday I need for studying.
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What about exam periods?
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In December, I have final exams.
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In May, too.
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I might need some days off. Which weeks in December?
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Usually the second and third week of December.
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In May, it's the first two weeks.
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What about other months?
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Any special schedule changes?
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In January, I have a break,
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so I can work more hours.
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In March, I have spring break, one week off.
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July and August Summer vacation.
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I can work full-time Monday through Friday if you need.
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Excellent.
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What days are you absolutely not available?
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Sunday is always my study day.
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Saturday evening I like to relax with friends.
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What time is too late for you to work?
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After 9 p.m is too late on weekdays.
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On Saturday, I can work until 6 p.m maximum.
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This schedule works perfectly.
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When can you start?
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Monday.
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At what time should I come in?
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Monday at 5pm for evening shift training.
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Welcome to the team.
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And that wraps up another fun animation journey in Language Leap.
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If you enjoyed this video,
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remember to watch it a few times,
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and practice with it throughout the week to keep your English skills at their best.
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The journey of language learning is full of adventure and joy,
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so embrace every moment and keep going with all your energy.
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And finally, if you found this video helpful,
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze video bevat 169 zinnen en 1028 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 10:25. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 99 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 86% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

15 minder gangbare woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

  • lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — les. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
  • adventure /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — avontuur. A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.
  • pet /pɛt/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — huisdier, troeteldier. An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
  • helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — behulpzaam. Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
  • designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — ontwerper, designer. A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.
  • skill /skɪl/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — bekwaamheid, vaardigheid. A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
  • downtown /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — binnenstad, stadscentrum. The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
  • vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — vakantie. An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.
  • mouse /maʊs/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — muis. Any mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail.
  • relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ (werkwoord) — losmaken. To make something loose.
  • examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — onderzoek. The act of examining.
  • graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — grafisch. Drawn, pictorial.
  • wrap /ɹæp/ (werkwoord) — inpakken, omhullen. To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
  • animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — animatie. The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
  • embrace /ɛmˈbɹes/ (werkwoord) — omarmen, omhelzen. To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

  • look for (werkwoord) — zoeken. To seek.
  • wrap up (werkwoord) — inpakken, omhullen. To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it.

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 14 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, don't, I've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als lesson, adventure, pet.

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groepmy longest · their best
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurtI'm looking · are already becoming

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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