Shadowing Practice: Natural English Conversations | English Shadowing Practice A2–B1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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hello everyone i'm emily
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and i'm happy you're here today in this lesson we'll practice a natural everyday conversation
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that sounds like real english people use in daily life
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listen carefully repeat each sentence
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and enjoy we will repeat each sentence two times don't worry about being perfect let's get started you got here early today
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You got here early today.
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Yeah, I left home a little sooner than usual.
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Yeah, I left home a little sooner than usual.
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That's probably a good feeling.
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That's probably a good feeling.
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It is.
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I don't like rushing when I don't have to.
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It is.
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I don't like rushing when I don't have to.
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I'm the same way.
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I'm the same way.
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How has your week been so far?
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How has your week been so far?
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Pretty good.
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It's been busy, but not stressful.
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Pretty good.
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It's been busy, but not stressful.
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That's always nice.
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That's always nice.
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I've actually been getting more things done lately.
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I've actually been getting more things done lately.
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Really?
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What's your secret?
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Really?
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What's your secret?
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Nothing special.
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I've been making small plans for each day. That sounds simple enough. That sounds simple enough.
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It helps me stay focused.
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It helps me stay focused.
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I might try that myself.
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I might try that myself.
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Have you been working on anything interesting recently?
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Have you been working on anything interesting recently?
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Yes, I've been helping organize a community event.
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Yes, I've been helping organize a community event.
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That sounds like a lot of work.
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That sounds like a lot of work.
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A little, but it's been enjoyable.
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A little, but it's been enjoyable.
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What kind of event is it?
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What kind of event is it?
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It's a neighborhood picnic next weekend.
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It's a neighborhood picnic next weekend.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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I think so.
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A lot of people are planning to come.
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I think so.
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A lot of people are planning to come.
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It's always nice when neighbors get together.
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It's always nice when neighbors get together.
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I agree.
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I agree.
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People don't always have time to connect.
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People don't always have time to connect.
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That's true.
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That's true.
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Are you doing anything special this weekend?
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Are you doing anything special this weekend?
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Not really, I just want a quiet couple of days.
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Not really, I just want a quiet couple of days.
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That sounds pretty good to me.
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That sounds pretty good to me.
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sometimes simple weekends are the best
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sometimes simple weekends are the best i completely agree i completely agree
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maybe i'll go for a walk if the weather is nice Maybe I'll go for a walk if the weather is nice.
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Maybe I'll go for a walk if the weather is nice.
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That's a great way to relax.
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That's a great way to relax.
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Exactly.
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Fresh air always helps me clear my mind.
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Exactly.
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Fresh air always helps me clear my mind.
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Well, I hope the weather stays nice for you.
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Well, I hope the weather stays nice for you.
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Thanks.
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I hope your event goes well too.
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Thanks.
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I hope your event goes well too.
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I appreciate that.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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I appreciate that.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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No problem.
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No problem.
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Okay, talk to you later.
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Okay, talk to you later.
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See you.
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See you.
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Excellent work today.
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Natural conversations like this can help you feel more comfortable speaking English in everyday situations.
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Thank you so much for spending part of your day with me.
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If you enjoyed this lesson, please like the video and subscribe for more English shadowing practice practice.
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Keep practicing every day and I'll be back soon with another English lesson for you.
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Have a wonderful day and see you next time.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Natural English Conversations”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: sounds, weekend, event, weather, agree. Deze video bevat 100 zinnen en 631 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 9:38. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 66 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 11 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| lesson zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | les |
| rush werkwoord | /ɹʌʃ/ | afraffelen |
| everyday bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | alledaags |
| connect werkwoord | /kəˈnɛkt/ | verbinden |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| organize werkwoord | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | organiseren |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
| picnic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɪknɪk/ | picknick |
| carefully bijwoord | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | voorzichtig |
| shadow zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | schaduw |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| get together werkwoord | samenkomen |
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- I don't like rushing when I don't have to.
- How has your week been so far?
- I've actually been getting more things done lately.
- Have you been working on anything interesting recently?
- Are you doing anything special this weekend?
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 actually been getting · I've been making · Have you been working |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | It's been |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | might try |
| Vergrotende trap -er than / more … than — twee dingen vergelijken | sooner than |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 24 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'm, I've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: rush /ɹʌʃ/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/
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 lesson, rush, everyday.
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