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James I've been working as a sales executive for almost five years now.
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It's a full-time job and can be quite hard at times.
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I often have to do overtime,
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especially when there's a big project.
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I'm in charge of a small team and it isn't always easy,
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but I enjoy the responsibility.
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I have recently applied for a promotion and if I get it,
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I'll have even more responsibility.
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Many people want the same promotion,
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but I have more experience than most, so I'm hopeful.
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I used to work in a car dealership,
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but after nearly six years,
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I decided to quit and pursue my passion for graphic design.
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Now, I'm self-employed, working as a freelance designer.
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I love the job, and being my own boss has its advantages.
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I can work from home and choose my schedule.
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However, it's not always easy.
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I don't have a steady income,
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and I need to find clients all the time, which can be stressful.
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Despite the challenges, working on creative projects and seeing my business slowly grow is rewarding.
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Carlos After years of working night shifts as a bartender,
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I finally decided to change.
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I got a part-time job at a bank,
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which has been a big step up.
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The work is less tiring,
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and I'm learning new skills that will help me in the future.
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I'm also studying part-time to get the necessary qualifications for a full-time position.
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Balancing work and studies is no easy task,
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but I know it's worth the effort.
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I was fired from my last job and now I'm between jobs.
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Getting sacked was a blow to my confidence,
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but I've been applying for jobs and trying to stay positive.
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In the meantime, I'm taking online courses to gain new qualifications and improve my resume.
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It's not easy to stay motivated during this time.
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Most job offers I see are for part-time or temporary jobs,
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but I'm determined to find something soon.
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Nadia I plan to retire next year after over 30 years of working as a nurse.
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I love my job, but I'm looking forward to spending more time relaxing and being with my family.
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I'm a grandmother now, and I want to have plenty of time to enjoy with my grandchild and help my daughter.
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Retirement will be a big change,
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but I'm ready to embrace this new phase of life and make the most of every moment,
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enjoying activities I love, like trekking, reading, or cooking.
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Ben.
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I've been working as a builder for over a decade now,
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and while the job can be physically demanding, I enjoy it.
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Every project is different, and I get to work on challenging tasks that keep me engaged.
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I often work overtime, especially during big projects,
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but the extra pay makes it worth it.
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I'm also considering starting my own business in the future,
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maybe opening a small construction firm.
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I've learned a lot on the job,
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and I think I could offer a quality service.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Personal work stories – B1 English Listening Test”. Deze video bevat 52 zinnen en 505 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 3:00. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 168 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. Slechts 78% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| dealership zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ | dealer |
| grandchild zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪld/ | kleinkind, kindskind |
| bartender zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ | kastelein |
| motivate werkwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motiveren |
| builder zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɪl.dəɹ/ | bouwer, bouwster |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
| sack zelfstandig naamwoord | /sæk/ | zak |
| employ werkwoord | /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ | tewerkstellen |
| tire werkwoord | /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ | vermoeien |
| meantime zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmiːntaɪm/ | ondertussen |
| retire werkwoord | /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ | met pensioen gaan |
| resume werkwoord | /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ | hervatten, voortzetten |
| grandmother zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ | grootmoeder, oma |
| embrace werkwoord | /ɛmˈbɹes/ | omarmen, omhelzen |
| graphic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | grafisch |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
| step up werkwoord | versnellen, verhogen |
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 been working · I've been applying |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | have recently applied · has been · I've learned |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | I'm learning · I'm also studying · I'm taking |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | I'll have · will help · will be |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 19 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I've, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: grandchild /ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪld/, reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: grandchild /ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪld/, freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/, sack /sæk/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: grandchild /ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪld/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als dealership, grandchild, bartender.
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