Shadowing Practice: LISTENING APTIS General 1 - Bristol Academy - Learn English Speaking with Video

Hi, it's Sam.

I wanted to check whether we could meet a bit later today.

I was originally thinking about meeting at 3, but I've just found out I need to stay at work for a short meeting with my manager.

It shouldn't take long, but just to be safe, could we make it 3 .30 instead?

After that, I'm completely free, and I'd really like to go over the details of the project with you.

Hi, it's Sam.

I wanted to check whether we could meet a bit later today.

I was originally thinking about meeting at three, but I've just found out I need to stay at work for a short meeting with my manager.

It shouldn't take long, but just to be safe, could we make it 3 .30 instead?

After that, I'm completely free, and I'd really like to go over the details of the project with you.

Hi, it's Daniel.

I was just thinking about my plans for the weekend and wanted to tell you.

I've had a really busy week, and I'm looking forward to relaxing a bit.

My friends invited me to go camping with them in the mountains, and at first I wasn't sure, but now I think it could be fun.

We're planning to leave early on Saturday, and come back on Sunday afternoon.

I haven't been camping in a long time, so I need to check my tent and sleeping bag.

I hope the weather is good, because I really need some fresh air.

Anyway, that's what I'll be doing.

Hi, it's Daniel.

I was just thinking about my plans for the weekend and wanted to tell you.

I've had a really busy week, and I'm looking forward to relaxing a bit.

My friends invited me to go camping with them in the mountains, and at first I wasn't sure,

but now I think it could be fun we're planning to leave early on saturday

and come back on sunday afternoon i haven't been camping in a long time

so i need to check my tent

and sleeping bag i hope the weather is good

because i really need some fresh air anyway that's what i'll be doing

good morning this is sarah speaking i was getting ready for work and thought i'd share something funny with you.

Every day I try to eat a healthy breakfast, but sometimes I don't have much time, so I keep things simple.

Most mornings I pour myself a bowl of cereal with cold milk, because it's quick and easy, and it keeps me full until lunchtime.

I used to make toast or scrambled eggs, but these days I'm usually in a hurry.

I've tried different types of cereal, but I always go back to the same one because it tastes great and reminds me of my childhood.

Anyway, that's my usual breakfast routine.

Good morning, this is Sarah speaking.

I was getting ready for work and thought I'd share something funny with you.

Every day I try to eat a healthy breakfast, but sometimes I don't have much time, so I keep things simple.

Most mornings I pour myself a bowl of cereal with cold milk, because it's quick and easy, and it keeps me full until lunchtime.

I used to make toast or scrambled eggs, but these days I'm usually in a hurry.

I've tried different types of cereal, but I always go back to the same one because it tastes great and reminds me of my childhood.

Anyway, that's my usual breakfast routine.

Hello.

Excuse me, could you help me for a moment?

I'm looking for something specific, but I'm not sure where to find it.

I'm travelling next month and I need a small backpack that I can use for day trips.

It doesn't have to be very large, but it should be strong enough to carry a water bottle, a camera, and a few personal things.

I saw some jackets and shoes over there, but I didn't see any backpacks.

I'd prefer one with several pockets so I can organize everything easily.

If you have any recommendations or if there are new arrivals, I'd love to take a look.

Could you point me in the right direction?

hello excuse me could you help me for a moment i'm looking for something specific

but i'm not sure where to find it i'm traveling next month

and i need a small backpack

that i can use for day trips it doesn't have to be very large

but it should be strong enough to carry a water bottle a camera

and a few personal things i saw some jackets

and shoes over there but i didn't see any backpacks I'd prefer one with several pockets so I can organize everything easily.

If you have any recommendations or

if there are new arrivals I'd love to take a look could you point me in the right direction?

Hi it's Mark.

I finally moved into my new flat last week and I wanted to tell you a bit about it.

It's been a stressful process but now that everything is in place I'm really happy with the result.

The flat has two bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and a small living room.

But my favourite part is definitely the quiet neighbourhood.

Even though it's close to the city centre, the street is peaceful and there's hardly any traffic in the evenings.

I can sit on the small balcony and enjoy the fresh air without hearing loud cars or people shouting.

It's such a nice change from my old place, I think I'm going to love living here.

Hi, it's Mark.

I finally moved into my new flat last week and I wanted to tell you a bit about it.

It's been a stressful process, but now that everything is in place, I'm really happy with the result.

The flat has two bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and a small living room.

But my favourite part is definitely the quiet neighbourhood.

Even though it's close to the city centre, the street is peaceful and there's hardly any traffic in the evenings.

I can sit on the small balcony and enjoy the fresh air without hearing loud cars or people shouting.

It's such a nice change from my old place.

I think I'm going to love living here.

Hi, this is Clara.

I wanted to leave you a quick message because I've been trying to get in touch about something small.

You remember the books I borrowed from you a few weeks ago?

Well, I finally finished reading them and I'd like to return them before I forget.

I really enjoyed them, especially the second one.

The story was so engaging I could barely put it down.

I'll be home this evening.

So if you're around, I could drop by and leave them at your place.

Also, I'd like to catch up and see how everything's going with your new job.

Anyway, let me know what time works for you.

Hi, this is Clara.

I wanted to leave you a quick message because I've been trying to get in touch about something small.

You remember the books I borrowed from you a few weeks ago?

Well, I finally finished reading them, and I'd like to return them before I forget.

I really enjoyed them, especially the second one.

The story was so engaging I could barely put it down, I'll be home this evening, so if you're around, I could drop by and leave them at your place.

Also, I'd like to catch up and see how everything's going with your new job.

Anyway, let me know what time works for you.

Hi there, it's Julia.

I was talking to my colleague this morning about the best way to get to work, and it made me realize how lucky I am with my daily commute.

A lot of people drive or take the bus and spend a long time stuck in traffic.

But I usually take the train, and it's much easier for me.

I leave the house at the same time every morning, walk about 10 minutes to the station, and then take a train that gets me directly to the office in 20 minutes.

The trains can be busy, but they're usually reliable.

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I like using the time to read, listen to podcasts, or just relax before starting the day.

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It's a routine that really works for me.

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Hi there, it's Julia.

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I was talking to my colleague this morning about the best way to get to work, and it made me realize how lucky I am with my daily commute.

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A lot of people drive or take the bus and spend a long time stuck in traffic.

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But I usually take the train, and it's much easier for me.

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I leave the house at the same time every morning, walk about 10 minutes to the station, and then take a train that gets me directly to the office in 20 minutes.

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The trains can be busy, but they're usually reliable.

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I like using the time to read, listen to podcasts, or just relax before starting the day.

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It's a routine that really works for me.

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Hi, it's Leo calling.

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I wanted to talk to you because I'm feeling a bit stressed about my studies.

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I've been preparing for an exam that I have tomorrow.

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And even though I've studied a lot I still feel unsure about some topics I've reviewed all my notes

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Watched online lessons And asked my classmates for help But there's just so much information to remember On top of that, I realized yesterday

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That I can't find two of my coursebooks I think I may have left them in the library But when I checked, they weren't there

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I'm worried

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because they had important chapters I wanted to revise I guess I'll have to manage with what I have

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And hope for the best Hi, it's Leo calling.

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I wanted to talk to you because I'm feeling a bit stressed about my studies.

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I've been preparing for an exam that I have tomorrow.

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And even though I've studied a lot, I still feel unsure about some topics I've reviewed all my notes, watched online lessons, and asked my classmates for help.

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But there's just so much information to remember.

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On top of that, I realized yesterday

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that I can't find two of my coursebooks I think I may have left them in the library, but when I checked, they weren't there.

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I'm worried because they had important chapters I wanted to revise.

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I guess I'll have to manage with what I have and hope for the best.

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Hi, this is Amelia.

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I just wanted to tell you about the hotel I stayed in last weekend because it was such a strange experience.

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When I first arrived, everything looked perfect.

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The reception was astonishing, the staff were polite, and the location couldn't have been better.

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But as soon as I went up to my room, things changed.

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The bedroom looked fine, but when I walked into the bathroom, I noticed something wasn't right.

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The tiles looked old and there were tiny cracks in the wall.

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The shower didn't work properly either, the water pressure was really weak.

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I was tired, so I didn't complain, but it definitely wasn't what I expected from a hotel with such good reviews.

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Next time, I'll do more research.

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Hi, this is Amelia.

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I just wanted to tell you about the hotel I stayed in last weekend because it was such a strange experience.

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When I first arrived, everything looked perfect.

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The reception was astonishing, the staff were polite, and the location couldn't have been better.

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But as soon as I went up to my room, things changed.

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The bedroom looked fine, but when I walked into the bathroom, I noticed something wasn't right.

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The tiles looked old, and there were tiny cracks in the wall.

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The shower didn't work properly either, the water pressure was really weak.

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I was tired, so I didn't complain, but it definitely wasn't what I expected from a hotel with such good reviews.

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Next time, I'll do more research.

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week only, we've decided to lower this price to encourage more people to participate.

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Whether you're interested in yoga, high -intensity workouts, or dance sessions, there's something for everyone.

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Feel free to ask at reception if you need more details.

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Good afternoon.

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This is a message from your local sports center.

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We wanted to let you know about a special promotion we're running this week.

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If you've been thinking about joining our gym or trying out some of our classes, now is the perfect time.

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Normally, our weekend fitness classes are quite popular, but also more expensive because they include personalized coaching and smaller group sizes.

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However, for this week only, we've decided to lower this price to encourage more people to participate.

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Whether you're interested in yoga, high -intensity workouts, or dance sessions, there's something for everyone.

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Feel free to ask at reception if you need more details.

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Hi everyone, this is Adam from City Radio.

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Today I want to tell you about an issue that has been affecting many workers across different industries.

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Over the last few months, more and more people have been reporting that their working hours have increased significantly.

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Many companies are asking their employees to stay late, finish extra tasks, or even work weekends to meet deadlines.

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Although some people don't mind doing this occasionally, others feel it's happening far too often.

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As a result, they are struggling to balance their personal lives with their jobs.

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Some say they barely have time to rest or spend time with their families.

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It's becoming a serious problem, and experts are encouraging companies to review their policies.

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Hi, everyone.

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This is Adam from City Radio today I want to tell you about an issue

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that has been affecting many workers across different industries over the last few months more

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and more people have been reporting

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that their working hours have increased significantly many companies are asking their employees to stay late finish extra tasks

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or even work weekends to meet deadlines although some people don't mind doing this occasionally, others feel it's happening far too often.

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As a result, they are struggling to balance their personal lives with their jobs.

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Some say they barely have time to rest or spend time with their families.

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It's becoming a serious problem, and experts are encouraging companies to review their policies.

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Hi, it's Olivia.

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I wanted to tell you a bit about the language course I took abroad last summer

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because it was one of the best experiences I've ever had.

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The school was small, which meant the classes were never too crowded, and that made it easier for the teacher to focus on each student.

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After classes, the school organized different social activities like cooking lessons, cultural tours, and optional sports events.

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I met people from so many different countries, and we all became really good friends by the end of the course.

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the teaching materials were excellent too

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but what i loved most was the chance to practice the

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language outside the classroom in everyday situations it really helped me improve

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hi it's olivia i wanted to tell you a bit about the language course i took abroad last summer

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because it was one of the best experiences i've ever had the school was small

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which meant the classes were never too crowded and that made it easier for the teacher to focus on each student

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After classes, the school organized different social activities like cooking lessons, cultural tours, and optional sports events.

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I met people from so many different countries, and we all became really good friends by the end of the course.

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The teaching materials were excellent, too, but what I loved most was the chance to practice the language outside the classroom in everyday situations.

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It really helped me improve.

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Hello, everyone.

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This is your teacher speaking.

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I wanted to share some thoughts on the use of mobile phones in the classroom

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because it's a topic that comes up quite often.

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Many students want to use their phones to take notes, check definitions, or search for something quickly.

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And honestly, phones can be useful tools if students use them responsibly.

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The problem is that they can also be incredibly distracting.

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Messages, notifications, and social media can easily interrupt the lesson.

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I'm not against using phones completely, but I think it's important to follow some simple rules so they don't become a problem.

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If students can stay focused and only use their phones for learning, then I believe they can be a positive addition to the class.

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Hello everyone, this is your teacher speaking.

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I wanted to share some thoughts on the use of mobile phones in the classroom

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because it's a topic that comes up quite often.

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Many students want to use their phones to take notes, check definitions, or search for something quickly.

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And honestly, phones can be useful tools if students use them responsibly.

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The problem is that they can also be incredibly distracting.

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Messages, notifications, and social media can easily interrupt the lesson.

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I'm not against using phones completely, but I think it's important to follow some simple rules so they don't become a problem.

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If students can stay focused and only use their phones for learning, then I believe they can be a positive addition to the class.

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Speaker A.

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On Sunday afternoons, I like staying indoors.

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After a long week, there's nothing better than relaxing on the sofa with a good book or watching a film.

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It's the only time of the week when I can truly get away from the routine and enjoy some quiet time alone.

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Speaker B.

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Sundays are my favorite day to go outside.

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If the weather is nice, I usually go for a long walk or sometimes even a hike.

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Being outdoors helps me clear my mind and get ready for the week ahead.

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Speaker C.

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Honestly, on Sundays, I'm not at ease at all.

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To tell the truth, it's nuts sometimes.

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I usually have a lot of work to finish for university, so I spend most of the afternoon at my desk.

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I don't really get a break, but at least it helps me start the week feeling prepared.

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Speaker D.

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Most Sundays I drive to my Piblings house.

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They live only 20 minutes away, and it's a nice opportunity to have lunch together and catch up.

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I love the coffee my aunt prepares.

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It's simply mouth -watering.

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It's a tradition that we've kept for years.

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Speaker A.

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On Sunday afternoons, I like staying indoors.

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After a long week, there's nothing better than relaxing on the sofa with a good book or watching a film.

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It's the only time of the week when I can truly get away from the routine and enjoy some quiet time alone.

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Speaker B.

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Sundays are my favorite day to go outside.

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If the weather is nice, I usually go for a long walk or sometimes even a hike.

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Being outdoors helps me clear my mind and get ready for the week ahead.

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Speaker C.

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Honestly, on Sundays, I'm not at ease at all.

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To tell the truth, it's nuts sometimes.

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I usually have a lot of work to finish for university, so I spend most of the afternoon at my desk.

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I don't really get a break, but at least it helps me start the week feeling prepared.

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Speaker D.

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Most Sundays, I drive to my Piblings house.

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They live only 20 minutes away, and it's a nice opportunity to have lunch together and catch up.

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I love the coffee my aunt prepares.

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It's simply mouth -watering.

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It's a tradition that we've kept for years.

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Working from home definitely has advantages, but it's not always easy.

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I've noticed that I'm more productive because I don't have to commute and I can start my tasks earlier.

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However, there are times when I miss having colleagues around.

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When you spend the whole day alone, it can feel a bit isolating.

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I agree with you about the isolation.

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Even though video calls help, they're not the same as talking to people in person.

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And sometimes having so many online meetings in one day is exhausting.

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I also find it hard to disconnect from work.

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When your office is at home, it's easy to keep checking emails or finishing small tasks late in the evening.

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Yes, I know what you mean.

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Finding a balance is the hardest part.

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We need clear routines to separate work time from personal time.

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Absolutely, working from home can be great, but only if we manage it properly.

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Working from home definitely has advantages, but it's not always easy.

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I've noticed that I'm more productive because I don't have to commute and I can start my tasks earlier.

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However, there are times when I miss having colleagues around.

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When you spend the whole day alone, it can feel a bit isolating.

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I agree with you about the isolation.

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Even though video calls help, they're not the same as talking to people in person.

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And sometimes having so many online meetings in one day is exhausting.

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I also find it hard to disconnect from work.

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When your office is at home, it's easy to keep checking emails or finishing small tasks late in the evening.

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Yes, I know what you mean.

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Finding a balance is the hardest part.

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We need clear routines to separate work time from personal time.

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Absolutely.

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Working from home can be great, but only if we manage it properly.

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Good afternoon everyone and thank you for coming to today's presentation about taking a gap year before university.

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A lot of students feel unsure about whether they should take time off after finishing school.

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Some worry it might delay their studies or make them lose motivation, but a well -planned gap year can actually be incredibly valuable.

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It gives young people the opportunity to gain real -world experience, learn new skills, and sometimes even discover interests they didn't know they had.

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Nevertheless, it's important to understand that a gap year requires planning.

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One of the most common mistakes is simply traveling around without reflecting on the experiences

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or thinking about how they relate to future goals.

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A gap year shouldn't just be a long holiday.

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It should be a meaningful period of growth.

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Setting objectives, keeping track of your progress

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and staying mindful about what you learn can make all the difference

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so if you're considering a gap year take the time to plan it properly good afternoon everyone

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and thank you for coming to today's presentation about taking a

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gap year before university a lot of students feel unsure about

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whether they should take time off after finishing school some worry it might delay their studies

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or make them lose motivation but a well -planned gap year can actually be incredibly valuable.

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It gives young people the opportunity to gain real -world experience, learn new skills, and sometimes even discover interests they didn't know they had.

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Nevertheless, it's important to understand that a gap year requires planning.

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One of the most common mistakes is simply traveling around without reflecting on the experiences

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or thinking about how they relate to future goals.

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A gap year shouldn't just be a long holiday.

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It should be a meaningful period of growth.

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Setting objectives, keeping track of your progress, and staying mindful about what you learn can make all the difference.

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So if you're considering a gap year, take the time to plan it properly.

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Welcome to today's session on how social media affects the way we understand news and information.

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Over the past decade, more and more people have begun relying on social media platforms for their daily updates.

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While this has made news more accessible it has also created new challenges one of the most worrying issues is

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that people tend to follow accounts that reflect their own beliefs

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which means they mostly see information

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that confirms their existing opinions this creates what experts call an

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echo chamber where alternative viewpoints are rarely considered another concern is the spread of misinformation posts can be shared

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so quickly that false stories reach thousands of people before anyone checks whether they are true

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That's why media experts strongly recommend verifying information using several reliable sources before sharing it online.

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Social media can be a powerful tool, but only if we use it responsibly.

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Welcome to today's session on how social media affects the way we understand news and information.

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Over the past decade, more and more people have begun relying on social media platforms for their daily updates.

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While this has made news more accessible, it has also created new challenges.

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One of the most worrying issues is that people tend to follow accounts that reflect their own beliefs, which means they mostly see information that confirms their existing opinions.

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This creates what experts call an echo chamber, where alternative viewpoints are rarely considered.

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Another concern is the spread of misinformation.

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Posts can be shared so quickly that false stories reach thousands of people before anyone checks whether they are true.

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That's why media experts strongly recommend verifying information using several reliable sources before sharing it online.

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Social media can be a powerful tool, but only if we use it responsibly.

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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles is gebaseerd op de video “LISTENING APTIS General 1 - Bristol Academy”. Deze video bevat 317 zinnen en 4240 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 25:23. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 167 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. 83% 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 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:

Woord	Uitspraak	Betekenis
lesson zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈlɛs.ən/	les
relax werkwoord	/ɹɪˈlæks/	losmaken
topic zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈtɑpɪk/	onderwerp, thema
bedroom zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈbɛdˌɹum/	slaapkamer
encourage werkwoord	/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/	bemoedigen, aanmoedigen
reflect werkwoord	/ɹɪˈflɛkt/	weerkaatsen
reliable bijvoeglijk naamwoord	/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/	betrouwbaar, zeker
reception zelfstandig naamwoord	/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/	ontvangst
classroom zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/	klaslokaal
colleague zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈkɒliːɡ/	collega, medewerker
backpack zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈbæk.pæk/	rugzak
pocket zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈpɑ.kɪt/	zak
chamber zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈt͡ʃeɪ̯mbɚ/	slaapkamer
everyday bijvoeglijk naamwoord	/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/	alledaags
belief zelfstandig naamwoord	/bɪˈliːf/	geloof

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

Woord	Betekenis
find out werkwoord	ontdekken, onderzoeken
look forward to werkwoord	uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op
try out werkwoord	uitproberen

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

Anyway, that's what I'll be doing.
Anyway, that's my usual breakfast routine.
Excuse me, could you help me for a moment?
Could you point me in the right direction?
It's such a nice change from my old place.

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	haven't been camping · I've been trying · I've been preparing
Voorwaardelijke zinnen if + zin, will/would + werkwoord — een voorwaarde en het gevolg	if there are new arrivals, I'd love · if there are new arrivals I'd love
“Used to” used to + werkwoord — een vroegere gewoonte of toestand die niet meer klopt	used to make
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt	I've just found · I've tried · I've studied

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 120 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I've, I'd. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

De klanken “sh” en “zh”: reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, shoe /ˈʃu/
Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, participate /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, nevertheless /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/, colleague /ˈkɒliːɡ/, abroad /əˈbɹɔːd/, remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/, engage /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/
/æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/, crack /kɹæk/, jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
/g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: colleague /ˈkɒliːɡ/, engage /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/

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