Shadowing Practice: Podcast For Learning English | Learn When You Must Be Silent - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, English learners.
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Welcome back to the English Insight Podcast.
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This is your cozy place to learn real English for real life, one natural conversation at a time.
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I'm Sarah, and I'm so happy you're spending a little part of your day with us.
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And I'm Daniel.
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It's always great to be here with you.
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Whether you're listening while you're walking, driving, studying, relaxing at home, or maybe even making yourself a cup of coffee,
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Thank you for choosing to learn English with us today.
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Daniel, can I ask you something before we begin? Of course.
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You always ask the interesting questions.
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- Have you ever noticed that sometimes the strongest thing you can say is absolutely nothing?
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Hmm.
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That's an interesting way to start today's conversation.
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I think most people believe they always need the perfect answer, the perfect joke, or the perfect opinion.
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Exactly.
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Especially if you're learning English.
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Sometimes you feel pressure to speak quickly, to answer immediately, to avoid silence, to prove yourself.
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But today, We're going to discover something surprising.
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Today's topic is The Power of Staying Silent.
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Not because silence means weakness, not because you should stop talking, but because knowing when to stay silent can make you sound wiser,
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calmer, more confident, and even more natural in English conversations.
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And don't worry if you don't understand every single word.
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Just relax.
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Listen.
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Enjoy the conversation.
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Little by little, your English will become stronger.
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Today, you'll hear useful English about conversations, emotions, confidence, respect, and everyday situations that you can actually experience.
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And near the end of today's episode, we'll also share several natural expressions that native speakers often use when they want to stay polite without saying too much.
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They're simple, they're practical, and you'll be able to use them almost immediately.
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So make yourself comfortable.
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Take a deep breath.
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Smile just a little.
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And let's spend the next few minutes learning together.
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Don't forget to subscribe to English Insight Podcast.
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Leave a like, share this episode with another English learner, and tell us in the comments.
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When was the last time staying quiet helped you?
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We'd love to read your stories.
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So Daniel, what made you think about today's topic?
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Did something happen?
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Haha, actually, Yes.
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Yesterday I was having coffee with an old friend.
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We hadn't seen each other for months.
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Everything was going well until he started talking about a problem at work.
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At first, I wanted to give advice immediately.
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I even had three different ideas in my head.
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But then, I stopped.
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I simply listened.
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Really?
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You didn't interrupt?
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That's unusual.
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I know.
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Usually I love solving problems.
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But this time I stayed quiet.
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I nodded.
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I listened.
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I asked one simple question: How did that make you feel?
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Then I stayed silent again.
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And what happened?
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Something unexpected.
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He kept talking.
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for almost 10 minutes.
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At the end he smiled and said, You know what?
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I think I already know what I should do.
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I realized he didn't need my advice.
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He needed someone who would really listen.
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That's beautiful.
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Sometimes silence doesn't end a conversation.
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It gives the other person room to continue.
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Exactly.
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And I think many English learners experience something similar.
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When someone asks you a question in English, what do you do?
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You panic.
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You rush.
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You start speaking before your brain is ready.
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Yes, then you forget easy words.
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You make mistakes you normally wouldn't make, and later you think, Why did I say "that"?
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If that's happened to you, You're definitely not alone.
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It happened to me when I was learning another language.
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I thought speaking fast meant speaking well.
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It didn't.
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Speaking calmly changed everything.
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Here's something worth remembering: Native speakers pause.
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Confident speakers pause.
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Professional speakers pause.
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A short silence is not your enemy.
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Sometimes it's your greatest friend.
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In fact, let me ask you something, Sarah.
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If someone asks, What do you think about this idea?
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Is it okay to pause for two seconds before answering?
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Absolutely.
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You can smile, think, and then say, "That's a good question." Or, "Let me think for a second." Those small phrases sound natural.
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They also give your brain time to prepare your answer.
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And here's the funny part.
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Most learners believe those pauses make them sound less confident.
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But native speakers usually hear the opposite.
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They hear someone who's careful, someone who's thoughtful, someone who's confident enough not to rush.
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Isn't that interesting?
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Sometimes the thing you're afraid of is actually helping you.
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But there's another kind of silence.
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And honestly, I think it's even more powerful.
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The silence that protects your peace.
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The silence that stops unnecessary arguments.
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The silence that says, I don't need to win every conversation.
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I remember a situation like that.
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A woman at the grocery store became angry because she thought I had taken her place in line.
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She raised her voice.
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People started looking at us.
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For one second, I wanted to argue.
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I wanted to explain everything.
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But instead, I took a slow breath.
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I smiled.
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Just a little.
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And I said, Please, go ahead.
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It's okay.
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She looked surprised.
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Her face changed almost immediately.
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Then she looked down and said, I'm sorry.
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I had a really hard morning.
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At that moment, I realized something important.
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Sometimes, people are not fighting you.
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They're fighting a difficult day, a painful memory, or a problem you cannot see.
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If I had answered with anger, we both would have walked away feeling worse.
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I think we've all met someone like that.
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And maybe, if we're honest, Sometimes we've been that person too.
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That's why silence can be powerful.
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It gives emotions time to calm down before words make things worse.
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One sentence spoken in anger can stay in someone's heart for years.
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But one quiet moment can stop an argument before it even begins.
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And silence doesn't only help during arguments, it also helps when you're learning English.
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I know that sounds strange, but hear me out.
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Many learners feel nervous.
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Someone asks them a question, and they think they must answer immediately.
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They panic.
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They forget easy words, and then they feel embarrassed.
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But native speakers pause, too.
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They think.
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They breathe.
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They choose their words.
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Saying, "Hmm, let me think for a second," is completely natural.
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Silence isn't a mistake.
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It's part of communication.
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So the next time someone asks you a question in English, don't be afraid of a small pause.
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Take your time.
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Breathe.
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Then speak.
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Your answer will often sound clearer and more confident.
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And here's another interesting thing: the strongest person in the room isn't always the loudest one.
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Sometimes it's the person who knows when to speak.
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and when to stay quiet.
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That kind of self -control is a real strength.
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Before we finish today, let's remember the simple idea we shared.
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Silence is not weakness.
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It can protect your peace.
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It can improve your relationships, It can help you become a better listener And yes, it can even make your English sound more natural.
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Today you also heard useful expressions like Go ahead.
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Take your time.
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Hear me out!
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Walk away.
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for one second, and...
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Let me think for a second.
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Try using one or two of them this week in a real conversation.
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Small steps lead to big progress.
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Thank you so much for spending this time with us.
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We truly hope this conversation helped you learn not only new English, but also a new way to think about silence.
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Sometimes the quietest moments teach us the loudest lessons.
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Don't forget to like this episode, subscribe to the English Insight Podcast, share it with a friend who is learning English, and leave us a comment.
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Tell us this: When was the last time staying silent helped you?
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We'd love to read your story.
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Until next time, keep listening, keep practicing, Keep believing in yourself and remember,
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Every conversation, Every mistake and every small step brings you closer to confident English.
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Take care, everyone.
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Goodbye, and we'll see you in the next episode of the English Insight Podcast.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “Podcast For Learning English”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: English, silence, conversation, pause, speakers. Deze video bevat 172 zinnen en 1348 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 9:55. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 136 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 12 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| pause zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɔːz/ | pauze |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| weakness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwik.nɪs/ | zwakte |
| emotion zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ | emotie |
| listener zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | luisteraar, toehoorder |
| calmly bijwoord | /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ | kalmpjes, kalmweg |
| interrupt werkwoord | /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ | afbreken, onderbreken |
| nod werkwoord | /nɑd/ | knikken |
| thoughtful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈθɔːtfəl/ | voorkomend |
| polite bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /pəˈlaɪt/ | beleefd |
| embarrassed bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ | in verlegenheid gebracht |
| unnecessary bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ | onnodig |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| calm down werkwoord | bedaren |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- It's always great to be here with you.
- Daniel, can I ask you something before we begin?
- When was the last time staying quiet helped you?
- We'd love to read your stories.
- We hadn't seen each other for months.
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 | someone who would · person who knows · friend who is |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | Have you ever noticed · we've been |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 40 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you're, don't, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: pause /pɔːz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, nod /nɑd/
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 pause, subscribe, weakness.
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.