Shadowing Practice: Learning English Through Speaking Practice Lessons | Shadowing English Conversation ✨ - Learn English Speaking with Video
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English Easy Practice Do you want to speak English with more confidence?
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Do you want to understand native speakers more easily?
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And sound more natural when you speak?
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Then you are in the right place!
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Welcome to today's English practice video!
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This lesson is fun, simple, and very effective.
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If you watch it many times,
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you will see real progress in your speaking skills.
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So, get ready, open your ears,
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and let's start training your brain to think and speak in English.
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First, you will listen to a short English conversation.
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Just relax and try to understand the main idea.
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Don't worry about every single word.
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This will help you enjoy listening and understanding natural English better.
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Pick holes in.
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Leo, why do you look so worried?
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I shared my project idea with my boss,
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but he started to pick holes in it.
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Oh no, what did he say?
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He said the plan was too slow and the budget was not clear.
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He found problems in every part. That sounds stressful.
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Did he like anything?
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A little, but mostly he kept pointing out small mistakes.
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Sometimes people pick holes in ideas because they want them to be better.
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Maybe, but it felt like he was criticizing everything.
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Try not to take it personally.
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No plan is perfect at first.
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You're right.
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I should fix the weak points instead of feeling upset.
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Exactly.
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Look at his comments as helpful feedback.
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I will revise the plan and make it stronger.
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Good idea!
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Next time, there will be fewer holes to pick.
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Thanks, Emma.
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I feel more confident now.
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Now, let's learn some useful new words from the conversation.
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I'll explain the meaning of each word and give you some easy examples.
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Repeat after me and try to remember them.
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Vocabulary Pick holes in To find problems or mistakes in something, to criticize it.
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Examples The teacher picked holes in my homework.
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He always picks holes in other people's ideas.
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Point out To show or say something is important or wrong
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Examples He pointed out the main problem The boss pointed out what we need to fix
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Take it personally To feel hurt because you think criticism is about you Examples Don't take it personally,
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it's not about you.
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I try not to take it personally at work.
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Revise To change or improve something.
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Examples She revised her homework.
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He needs to revise the report.
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Listen and repeat.
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Leo, why do you look so worried?
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I shared my project idea with my boss.
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I shared my project idea with my boss But he started to pick holes in it.
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But he started to pick holes in it.
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Oh, no. What did he say?
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Oh, no. What did he say?
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He said the plan was too slow and the budget was not clear.
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He found problems in every part. That sounds stressful.
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Did he like anything?
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A little, but mostly he kept pointing out small mistakes.
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Sometimes people pick holes in ideas because they want them to be better.
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Sometimes people pick holes in ideas because they want them to be better.
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Maybe, but it felt like he was criticizing everything.
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Maybe, but it felt like he was criticizing everything.
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Try not to take it personally.
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Try not to take it personally.
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No plan is perfect at first.
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No plan is perfect at first.
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You're right.
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I should fix the weak points instead of feeling upset.
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You're right.
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I should fix the weak points instead of feeling upset.
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Exactly.
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Look at his comments as helpful feedback.
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Exactly.
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Look at his comments as helpful feedback.
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I will revise the plan and make it stronger.
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I will revise the plan and make it stronger.
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Good idea.
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Good idea.
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Next time, there will be fewer holes to pick.
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Next time, there will be fewer holes to pick.
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Thanks, Emma.
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I feel more confident now.
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Thanks, Emma.
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I feel more confident now.
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Remember, repetition is the key to success in English.
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The more you repeat, the faster you improve.
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Watch this video many times,
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answer out loud, and you will get better and better.
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Time to practice speaking.
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I will ask you questions about the conversation.
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Listen carefully and try to answer out loud before I give the correct answer.
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Don't be shy.
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Speaking practice is the fastest way to improve your fluency.
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Answer the questions out loud.
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Leo, why do you look so worried?
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Did Emma ask Leo why he looked happy?
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No, she didn't ask him why he looked happy.
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Did Emma ask Leo why he was worried?
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Yes, she did.
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She asks him why he was worried.
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I shared my project idea with my boss,
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but he started to pick holes in it.
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Why was Leo worried?
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Because his boss picked holes in his project idea.
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Did Leo share his idea with his boss?
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Yes, he did.
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He shared his idea with his boss.
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Did his boss like the plan at first?
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No, he didn't like it at first.
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Oh, no. What did he say?
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He said the plan was too slow and the budget was not clear.
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What did the boss say about the plan?
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He said it was too slow and unclear.
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Did the boss pick holes in the plan?
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Yes, he did.
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He picked holes in the plan.
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He found problems in every part.
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Did the boss find many problems?
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Yes, he did.
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He found many problems. That sounds stressful.
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Did he like anything?
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A little, but mostly he kept pointing out small mistakes.
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Did Leo feel happy about the comments?
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No, he didn't feel happy.
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Sometimes people pick holes in ideas because they want them to be better.
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What did Emma say about picking holes?
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She said it can help make ideas better.
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Maybe, but it felt like he was criticizing everything.
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Try not to take it personally.
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Did Leo take the criticism personally at first?
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Yes, he did.
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He took it personally at first.
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No plan is perfect at first.
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Did Emma tell Leo to stay calm?
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Yes, she did.
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She told him to stay calm.
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Is every plan perfect at first?
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No, it isn't perfect at first.
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You're right.
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I should fix the weak points instead of feeling upset.
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What should Leo do with the weak points?
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He should fix the weak points.
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Exactly.
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Look at his comments as helpful feedback.
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Did Emma call the comments helpful feedback?
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Yes, she did.
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She called them helpful feedback.
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I will revise the plan and make it stronger.
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What will Leo do next?
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He will revise the plan.
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Good idea!
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Next time, there will be fewer holes to pick.
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Thanks, Emma.
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I feel more confident now.
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How did Leo feel at the end?
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He felt more confident.
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Finally, let's do shadowing together.
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Repeat each line after the speakers.
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Try to copy their rhythm, intonation, and pronunciation.
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This will help you sound more natural and confident.
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Leo, why do you look so worried?
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Oh no, what did he say? That sounds stressful.
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Did he like anything?
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Sometimes people pick holes in ideas because they want them to be better.
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Try not to take it personally.
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No plan is perfect at first.
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Exactly!
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Look at his comments as helpful feedback.
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Good idea!
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Next time, there will be fewer holes to pick.
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I shared my project idea with my boss,
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but he started to pick holes in it.
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He said the plan was too slow and the budget was not clear.
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He found problems in every part.
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A little but mostly he kept pointing out small mistakes.
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Maybe but it felt like he was criticizing everything.
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You're right.
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I should fix the weak points instead of feeling upset.
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I will revise the plan and make it stronger.
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Thanks Emma, I feel more confident now.
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You did amazing!
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Do you want to improve your English speaking skills even more?
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check out our new shadowing course.
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It's full of interactive MP3 and PDF lessons to help you speak with confidence.
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Download the free lesson today.
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The link is below.
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Keep watching this video every day for one week.
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The more you repeat, the more fluent you will become.
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Don't forget to like and subscribe for more English practice videos.
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Keep learning, keep practicing, and I'll see you in the next lesson.
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Bye for now.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Learning English Through Speaking Practice Lessons”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: holes, pick, Leo, boss, Emma. Deze video bevat 194 zinnen en 1387 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 18:33. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 75 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 88% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen. 34 van de 194 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| revise werkwoord | /ɹɪˈvaɪz/ | herzien |
| feedback zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | terugkoppeling |
| criticize werkwoord | /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ | kritiseren, bekritiseren |
| fewer | /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ | minder |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
| homework zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | huiswerk, huistaak |
| fluency zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfluːənsi/ | vlotheid |
| intonation zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ | intonatie, zinsmelodie |
| repetition zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ | herhaling |
| pronunciation zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | uitspraak |
| fluent bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈfluənt/ | vloeiend |
| vocabulary zelfstandig naamwoord | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | woordenschat, vocabulaire |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| rhythm zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | ritme |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| point out werkwoord | aanwijzen, aanduiden |
| check out werkwoord | onderzoeken |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Do you want to understand native speakers more easily?
- Leo, why do you look so worried?
- Finally, let's do shadowing together.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | start training · enjoy listening · kept pointing |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should fix · should Leo |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig was | was criticizing |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will see · will listen · will help |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 15 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you're, don't, didn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: revise /ɹɪˈvaɪz/, criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
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 revise, feedback, criticize.
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.