Shadowing Practice: Parents and Children - Learn English Speaking with Video
Les maken...
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Good night, sleep tight!
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Alright team, time to clear the table!
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Lucy.
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Can you bring the dishes to the sink, please?
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Sure thing, Mom!
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"Noah, can you help wipe down the table?" Yes, Dad!
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Great job, everyone!
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Now...
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Let's tackle that homework.
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Noah, you finish your math problems while Lucy works on her history project.
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Do you need any help, Noah?
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I don't think so.
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Math is my favorite subject.
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I'll finish in no time.
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My history assignment is a bit tricky.
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Can you help me with it, Mom?
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Of course, Lucy.
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We'll figure it out together.
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Hey buddy, it's time to brush your teeth.
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No, I don't want to.
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I know it's not your favorite thing to do, but it's part of taking care of yourself.
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Let me show you how to do it right.
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We must apply toothpaste on the toothbrush, and brush in circular motions.
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Just like this.
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Back and forth, up and down.
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Like this?
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That's it.
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Make sure you reach every two.
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Even the ones in the back.
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Rinse your mouth now.
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Done!
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Great job, buddy.
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Now you have nice clean teeth.
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I did it myself.
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You sure did.
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Remember, we should do this every morning and night to keep our teeth healthy.
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And no more sugary snacks before bedtime, okay?
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Okay, Dad, I'll brush my teeth every day.
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Alright, time to set out your clothes for tomorrow and pack your backpacks.
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Sure, Mom.
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Noah, did you pack your favorite toy for show and tell?
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Thank you.
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Yep, all set.
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And mom, can you read me a bedtime story tonight please? Of course, Noah.
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Go pick out a book while I tuck Lucy in first.
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Sweet dreams, Lucy.
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Sleep tight.
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And don't stay up too late reading.
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Good night, Lucy.
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Sweet dreams.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Thanks, Dad.
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Good night.
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Okay, Noah.
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Time for your story.
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Which book did you choose tonight?
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The one about the dragon, mom.
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Can you do the voices too?
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You got it, buddy.
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Now snuggle in, and let's dive into the land of dragons together.
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Good night, Noah.
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Sweet dreams, my little dragon tamer.
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Good night, mom.
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Love you.
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Love you too, sweetheart.
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Now sleep tight.
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Time to rise and shine!
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Good morning, sleepyhead!
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Time to rise and shine!
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Ugh.
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I don't want to get up.
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Can I sleep for 10 more minutes?
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We don't have 10 more minutes, Noah.
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It's time to start the day.
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Ready for the day!
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That's the spirit, Noah.
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Did you have good dreams?
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Yeah, I dreamt about flying on a dragon.
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Sounds cool.
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Let's start our day by making the bed.
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I'll help you.
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Now let's go brush your teeth.
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Mom, can you help me please? Of course, Noah.
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Here, let me squeeze some toothpaste for you.
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Done.
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Can I go get dressed now?
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Sure, go ahead.
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Look mom, I got dressed all by myself.
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Great job, Noah.
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You look very sharp.
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Now let's head to the kitchen for breakfast.
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Mom, do we have P .E today?
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I need to bring my sports equipment.
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"Yes, Noah, you do.
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Don't forget to pack your sneakers, too." Mom, can I wear my new earrings to school today?
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Sure, honey.
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They look great on you.
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
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Make sure to eat up kids.
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Mom, can you pass me the milk, please?
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"Of course, here you go !" I'm so excited for PE today.
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I hope we play soccer.
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"Finish up your breakfast, Noah.
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We need to leave soon." What are we going to have for lunch, Mom?
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I've prepared turkey sandwiches and apples for your lunch boxes.
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Sounds great, Mom.
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Thanks!
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Lucy, have a great day in class. And Noah.
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Have fun in PE.
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Thanks, Dad.
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I'll show my friends my cool new soccer moves.
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Bye, Mom.
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Bye, Dad.
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See you after school.
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Have a wonderful day, kids!
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Learn a lot and have fun!
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Where is it?
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You took my book, didn't you?
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What are you talking about, Ethan?
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I'm talking about Wonder by Palacio.
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Give it back to me.
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I didn't take your book.
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Don't lie to me.
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I know you're the only one who would take it.
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What's going on here?
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"Andrew took my book, Mom." I can't find it anywhere.
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No, I didn't.
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It's not true.
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Let's all calm down.
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Ethan, why don't we go look for your book together?
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Okay, Mom.
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Let's go.
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No wonder you can't find anything in here, Ethan.
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You need to tidy up.
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Aha!
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Here it is!
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Wow!
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I really have no idea how it got there.
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It's important to remember not to jump to conclusions, Ethan.
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Accusing others without evidence only causes more trouble.
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I guess you're right, Mom.
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you know Keeping your room organized will make it easier for you to find things And remember where you keep your belongings.
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Okay, Mom.
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I'll do better.
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And don't forget, It's important to admit when you're wrong, Why don't you go apologize to Andrew?
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Hey, Andrew.
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I'm sorry for accusing you earlier.
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I found my book, and it wasn't you.
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It was just a misunderstanding.
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No worries, Ethan.
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Thanks for saying sorry.
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See, it's always good to clear the air and make things right.
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Isn't this just perfect?
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Spending time together as a family, enjoying a lovely picnic in the sun.
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Definitely.
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It's so nice to take a break from our busy schedules and just relax.
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Mom, Dad!
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Yesterday I saw this gorgeous dress in a shop on my way home from school.
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And I absolutely fell in love with it.
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It's so beautiful.
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I really, really must have it.
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Please.
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And I want a new phone.
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My friends have the latest models and I feel left out.
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Lily, Max, we need to talk about something important.
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It's great to have nice things, but it's also important to appreciate what we already have.
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That's right.
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Let's play a game.
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We'll each take turns sharing a few things we are grateful for.
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I'll start.
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I'm grateful for my family, for this beautiful day and for the delicious food we have here.
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I'm grateful for the love we share as a family.
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for our health.
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and for the opportunity to spend quality time together like this.
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I'm grateful for my parents who always support me.
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For my friends who make me laugh, and for the beautiful nature around us.
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I'm grateful for the fun adventures we have as a family, for my awesome skateboard, and for the delicious snacks we have at our picnic.
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See.
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There are so many wonderful things to be grateful for in our lives.
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It's important to focus on the positives rather than always wanting more.
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Remember, it's not about having the latest gadgets or trendiest clothes.
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It's about appreciating the simple things that bring us happiness and joy.
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You're right, Mom and Dad.
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I realize now how lucky we are to have each other and all the good things in our lives.
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Yeah, I'm sorry for always asking for more things.
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I do have a lot to be thankful for already.
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That's okay, Max.
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We all make mistakes, but what's important is that we learn and grow from them,
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Let's continue to cherish what we have and create more beautiful memories together as a family.
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You can't pour from an empty cup!
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Oh no!
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It's already seven o 'clock.
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I still have so much homework to do.
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You look tense, Philip.
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Is everything okay, dear?
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No, everything is not okay.
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I'm just so tired, Mom.
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I have way too much on my plate every single day.
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What do you mean, sweetheart?
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What's been going on?
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I have so much to do every day.
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homework, studying, extracurriculars.
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Shores? volunteering I can't focus on anything.
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It's all too much for me.
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Your schedule is filled to the brim, honey, you're burning out.
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I just feel so overwhelmed all the time.
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I don't know how to balance everything.
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Let's come up with a plan to reduce your stress level.
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You shouldn't have to carry all this stress on your own.
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Really?
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Can we do that?
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Absolutely.
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Let's figure out what activities we can cut back on to help you relax and focus on what's truly important.
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How about we cut down on some of your extracurricular activities like soccer, But I love playing soccer, Mom.
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I get that, but we need to find a balance.
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How about we reduce the number of practices per week?
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That way, you still get to enjoy soccer, but also have more time for yourself.
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That sounds reasonable.
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I'll also drop the chess club to give myself some breathing room.
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Good choice.
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And what about chores at home?
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I can take on more responsibilities to help ease your load.
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That would be a huge help, Mom.
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Thank you.
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You deserve it, sweetheart.
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And let's not forget to schedule some time for relaxation and self -care.
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It's important to recharge your batteries too, you can't pour from an empty cup.
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I know, Mom.
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Come on now.
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I'll help you with that homework you've still got to do.
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Teamwork makes the dream work.
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Daniel, this is not fair!
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Why do I always have to do more chores than you?
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What are you talking about?
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I help out sometimes.
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Sometimes, It's always me doing the dishes, Thank you.
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Taking out the trash, and cleaning up after the pets. And where are you?
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Playing video games!
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I'll do it later.
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Relax, sis.
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What's going on here, kids?
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Mom, Daniel never does his share of the chores.
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I have to do everything! Is that true, Daniel?
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I do help out.
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Sometimes.
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It's clear we need to find a solution to this.
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Eva, you're right.
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It's not fair if you're doing most of the work.
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So, what are you going to do, Mom?
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I have an idea.
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How about we create a chore chart
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Each of you will have specific tasks to do every day and will rotate them weekly.
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That way, it'll be fair for both of you.
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Finally, that's a fair solution!
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And if you both complete your chores without reminders, There might be a reward at the end of the week.
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I love that idea!
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Me too, Mom.
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Great!
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Let's write down the chores and start this new system today.
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There we go!
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Now let's put this on the fridge so we can all see it.
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Remember, teamwork makes the dream work.
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I think this will make things a lot better.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Yeah, I guess so.
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I'm ready to pull my weight around here.
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Winning isn't everything.
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Hey, champ.
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What's going on?
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I didn't win anything at the art competition, Dad.
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I'm just not good enough.
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Maybe I should just quit painting.
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Hey now, hold up a minute.
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Winning isn't everything, you know.
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It's about the experience and the journey.
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What happened exactly?
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I worked so hard on my painting, Dad.
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I put my heart and soul into it.
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but it seems like it wasn't enough.
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I feel like a failure.
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Matthew, listen to me.
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One competition doesn't define your talent or your passion.
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You can't let a setback make you doubt yourself.
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Remember, great artists face rejection too.
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It's part of the process.
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Really?
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I never thought about it that way.
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Absolutely.
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Failure is an opportunity to learn and grow.
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It's a chance to reflect on what went wrong and improve.
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You have to dust yourself off and keep moving forward.
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I see what you're saying, Dad.
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Maybe I was too hard on myself.
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That's the spirit.
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And besides, the fact that you entered the competition and put yourself out there Took courage.
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Not everyone has the guts to do that.
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Be proud of that, Matthew.
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Thanks, Dad.
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I guess I learned something valuable from this experience after all.
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That's my boy.
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Remember, it's not about the destination, but the journey.
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Keep exploring your creativity.
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Keep practicing.
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And you'll only get better with time.
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I won't give up, Dad.
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I love painting too much to just walk away from it.
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Thank you for helping me see things differently.
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Kids and their adventures.
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Oh my goodness Mike!
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What happened?
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Just a little soccer accident, Mom.
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I'm fine.
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You call this little?
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Let's get you cleaned up.
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You're lucky it's just some scrapes and bruises.
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Could have been worse.
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Yeah.
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Could have been a meteor raining down on my head.
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Well, consider yourself lucky then.
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Now hold still.
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Ouch!
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Sorry honey.
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Almost done.
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I was just trying to score a goal, Mom.
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Things got a bit out of hand.
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A bit?
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Looks like the soccer field turned into a war zone.
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Yeah.
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It was a battle out there.
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But I'll be back in action soon.
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There we go.
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All patched up.
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Thanks, Mom.
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You're the best first aid nurse ever.
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Just doing my mum duties, superhero.
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Now promise me you'll be more careful next time.
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Scout's honor.
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No more risky goals for me.
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Good boy.
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Now go wash up and change.
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Dinner will be ready soon.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Kids and their adventures.
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Never a dull moment.
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Forgotten trash.
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Hey, did you forget something this morning?
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What do you mean, Mom?
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The trash.
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You were supposed to take it out to the sidewalk.
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But it's still sitting in the garage, The garbage truck already came.
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Oh no, I completely forgot.
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I'm sorry, Mom.
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Now we're going to have a garage full of stinky trash for a whole week.
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Why didn't you do it when I reminded you this morning?
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I got caught up texting my friends and lost track of time.
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I should have said a reminder or something.
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You know how important it is to take care of responsibilities around the house.
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We can't leave the garbage inside for a week.
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I know, Mom.
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I'll make sure to do it right away next time.
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I'll hold you to that.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Parents and Children”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: mom, Noah, Dad. Deze video bevat 361 zinnen en 2314 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 20:21. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 114 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 84% 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 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| chore zelfstandig naamwoord | /t͡ʃoɹ/ | taak |
| homework zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | huiswerk, huistaak |
| brush zelfstandig naamwoord | /bɹʌʃ/ | borstel, (paint-) verfborstel |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| extracurricular bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ | buitenschools |
| teamwork zelfstandig naamwoord | groepswerk, teamwork | |
| toothpaste zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtuθpeɪst/ | tandpasta |
| bedtime zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ | bedtijd, kinderbedtijd |
| accuse werkwoord | /əˈkjuz/ | beschuldigen, aanklagen |
| picnic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɪknɪk/ | picknick |
| snack zelfstandig naamwoord | /snæk/ | tussendoortje |
| distress zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | druk, stress |
| cloth zelfstandig naamwoord | /klɒθ/ | doek, kleed |
| pour werkwoord | /poɹ/ | gieten, uitstorten |
| reminder zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹɪˈmaɪndə(ɹ)/ | geheugensteuntje |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| clean up werkwoord | schoonmaken | |
| calm down werkwoord | bedaren | |
| come up with werkwoord | bedenken, verzinnen | |
| figure out werkwoord | uitvogelen, er achter komen | |
| get up werkwoord | opstaan | |
| give up werkwoord | zich overgeven | |
| set out werkwoord | /ˈsɛt‿aʊt/ | uitzetten, uiteenzetten |
| stay up werkwoord | opblijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Can you bring the dishes to the sink, please?
- Which book did you choose tonight?
- Can you do the voices too?
- Did you have good dreams?
- You took my book, didn't you?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | one who would · friends who make |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | love playing · keep moving · Keep exploring |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should do · shouldn't have · should just quit |
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the most important · the latest · the best |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 74 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I'll, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/, cloth /klɒθ/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/, thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: brush /bɹʌʃ/, shine /ʃaɪn/, dish /dɪʃ/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: extracurricular /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/, superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/
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 chore, homework, brush.
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.