Shadowing Practice: Practice English conversation with co-workers about vacations - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey Peter, how was your summer vacation?
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It was amazing, Jennifer.
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I went on a road trip with my family to the West Coast.
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We visited national parks and some really beautiful cities along the way.
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Wow, that sounds like a lot of fun.
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Which national parks did you visit?
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We went to Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon.
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They were all absolutely breathtaking.
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The scenery was just incredible.
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I can imagine.
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Did you do any hiking or outdoor activities while you were there?
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Yeah, we did a lot of hiking and exploring.
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We went on some pretty challenging trails, but the views were totally worth it.
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We also did some whitewater rafting and kayaking, which was really fun.
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That sounds like such an adventure.
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Did you have any favorite spots along the way?
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Yeah, I really loved Yosemite National Park.
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The landscapes there were so diverse and stunning.
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And we also had a great time in San Francisco.
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The city has such a unique vibe, and there were so many cool things to see and do.
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San Francisco is definitely one of my favorite cities too.
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Did you check out any of the famous landmarks there?
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yeah we went to see the golden gate bridge of course it was really cool to see it in person
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and to walk across it we also went to alcatraz island and took a tour of the prison there.
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It was really interesting to learn about the history of the place.
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I've always wanted to do that tour.
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Maybe I'll have to plan a trip to San Francisco soon.
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You definitely should.
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It was such a fun and memorable experience.
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And I feel like I learned so much on this trip, not just about the places we visited, but also about myself and my family.
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That's so great to hear, Peter.
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I'm glad you had such an enjoyable vacation.
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It sounds like a trip of a lifetime.
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Hey James, how's it going?
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Hey Lucy, I'm doing pretty well, thanks.
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How about you?
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I'm doing great, thanks for asking.
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So, what have you been up to lately?
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Not too much, just working a lot.
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I've been trying to get ahead on some projects so I can take a few days off next month.
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That sounds like a good idea.
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What are you planning to do with your time off?
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I'm not sure yet.
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I might go on a road trip or visit some friends out of town.
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How about you?
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Any plans for the near future?
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Well, I'm actually thinking about taking a language course.
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I've always wanted to learn Spanish, and I think it would be a useful skill to have.
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That's great.
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I took Spanish in high school, but I haven't used it much since then.
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It's a beautiful language, and there are so many Spanish-speaking countries that you could visit and practice your skills.
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking.
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Plus, it would be really helpful in my job, since we have a lot of Spanish-speaking clients.
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Definitely.
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Do you know where you're going to take the course?
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I'm still researching my options, but I've heard that there are some great online courses that I could take in my spare time.
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That's a good idea.
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There are also some language exchange programs where you can practice speaking with native speakers over the phone or online. That sounds really helpful.
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I'll definitely look into that.
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Thanks for the suggestion.
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No problem.
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Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also a lot of fun.
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Good luck with your studies.
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Thanks, James.
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Speaking of learning, have you ever tried any online courses or tutorials?
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Yeah, I actually took an online course in coding last year.
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It was really helpful, and I learned a lot of new skills that I was able to use in my job.
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That's awesome.
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I've been meaning to take some online courses myself, but I'm not sure where to start.
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There are a lot of great resources out there, depending on what you're interested in.
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For example, I know that there are some websites that offer free courses in things like graphic design, photography, and even cooking.
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Oh, that sounds interesting.
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I've always wanted to learn more about photography, but I've never had the chance to take a formal course.
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Yeah, I think there are some great courses out there that can teach you the basics of photography, and even some more advanced techniques.
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You might even be able to find some online communities where you can share your photos and get feedback from other photographers.
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That sounds amazing.
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I'll definitely look into that.
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Thanks for the suggestion, James.
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No problem, Lucy.
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Learning Learning new things can be really rewarding, and I think it's always a good idea to keep pushing yourself and expanding your skills.
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Absolutely.
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It's one of the reasons why I love my job so much.
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There's always something new to learn and new challenges to tackle.
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That's great to hear.
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I think it's important to have a job that challenges you and keeps you engaged.
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It makes the work so much more rewarding.
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Definitely.
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Well, it was great talking to you, James.
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Thanks for the conversation.
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Anytime, Lucy.
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Take care, and good luck with your language course and photography studies studies.
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Common questions asked by Americans with co-workers who just got back from vacation.
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How was your vacation?
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Where did you go?
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What did you do while you were there?
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Did you have a good time?
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How was the weather?
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Did you try any new foods or experiences?
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Did you travel with anyone or go solo?
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How long were you gone for?
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Did you have any problems or mishaps during your trip?
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Did you take any pictures?
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Can I see them?
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Practice English conversation with co-workers about vacations”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: sounds, trip, definitely, online, language. Deze video bevat 103 zinnen en 970 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:40. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 126 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 24 van de 103 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| hike zelfstandig naamwoord | /haɪk/ | wandeling |
| suggestion zelfstandig naamwoord | /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ | voorstel |
| reward zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | beloning, prijs |
| mishap zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmɪshæp/ | ongeluk, vergissing |
| breathtaking bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ | adembenemend |
| scenery zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsiːnəɹi/ | landschap, natuurschoon |
| tutorial zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ | snelcursus, tutorial |
| landmark zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlændmɑːk/ | oriëntatiepunt |
| vibe zelfstandig naamwoord | /vaɪb/ | vibraties |
| memorable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/ | memorabel, gedenkwaardig |
| tackle werkwoord | /ˈtækəl/ | aanpakken |
| anytime bijwoord | altijd, wanneer dan ook | |
| depend werkwoord | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | afhangen |
| outdoor bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /aʊtˈdɔː/ | buiten- |
| graphic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | grafisch |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| check out werkwoord | onderzoeken |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Which national parks did you visit?
- Did you have any favorite spots along the way?
- Do you know where you're going to take the course?
- What did you do while you were there?
- Did you have a good time?
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 have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | I've always wanted · have you been · I've heard |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | might go · might even be |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | practice speaking · keep pushing |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | I'm doing · are you planning · I'm actually thinking |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 20 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I've, I'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/, vibe /vaɪb/, depend /dɪˈpɛnd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: mishap /ˈmɪshæp/, landmark /ˈlændmɑːk/, tackle /ˈtækəl/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/
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 hike, suggestion, reward.
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.