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Hi everybody, welcome back.
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This video is very very special.
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I'll tell you why.
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Because we have never spoken and today we are going to talk.
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Alright, so this is the fun idea.
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This video is a dialogue between me and you.
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We are going to be talking today.
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But don't worry, don't worry.
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I am not going to put any pressure on you.
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The dialogues are going to be displayed on the screen so that you have no pressure, you're stress-free and at the same time you're talking with me.
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But do not forget to give proper expression when we're talking.
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Okay, so this is how this video is going to progress from here.
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I'm going to be saying a sentence and then once I am done,
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you will say a sentence and then I'm going to respond in my own sentence and then you're going to talk.
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All right.
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So it's going to be a proper dialogue.
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You and me conversing with each other.
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All right.
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All these dialogues are going to be displayed on the screen.
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And when you are talking, when your dialogue is on display and you are the one doing the talking, I'm going to be, I'm going to be shutting up.
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Okay.
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And I will wait for you to complete your sentence so that we can go on with the dialogue.
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Trust me, you're going to really enjoy this exercise and I've made sure that you learn some good vocabulary through this dialogue.
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It's not going to be really long, but the dialogue is fun.
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I have kept this in mind that the entire script that we are going to be talking today is fun,
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is entertaining, you enjoy, and at the same time, you learn a lot.
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So if you are by chance surrounded with people, I'll ask you to probably pause the video, go to your room, sit alone, and then you talk with me,
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because that's how it's going to be most fun.
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Also, another very important thing is that you have to speak out loud.
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You don't have to say the words in your mind or you don't have to murmur them.
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Don't murmur them.
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Speak them out loud the way I am talking right now.
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So it's better you close the door because you don't know.
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Your mom would think, okay, she started to talk to herself now.
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No, we don't want that.
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So let's start.
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So this is what this fun dialogue is about.
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It's between two friends who are catching up after a few months.
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All right.
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And the instructions are very clear.
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You have to speak out loud.
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That's number one.
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And number two is that your expressions have to be best according to you.
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All right.
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You decide what is best for you.
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You are a shy person.
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Maybe cut it down a little.
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You are not a very shy person.
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Bold it out.
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Say the words the way you want to.
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But remember, you're talking to Alina.
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Okay.
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Alina should not feel bored.
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You have to talk like that.
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All right, let's start.
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So this is what this dialogue is about.
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It's me talking to you for the first time.
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So I've written the script in a manner
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that it is two people who are just about to be getting to know each other.
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And this is their first dialogue.
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Okay, because this happens actually to be our first dialogue together.
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So this is how it is going to be.
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So let's start with my first line.
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All right, let's start.
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Hey there, I don't think we've met before.
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What's your name?
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I'm so glad you did.
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So Aditi, where are you tuning in from?
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Good call on the cold coffee.
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I am in Delhi, where it's scorching too.
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But the food is worth it.
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You totally should.
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I'll be your guide.
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So tell me, what do you do when you're not randomly joining live streams.
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Ah, the student life.
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I remember those days.
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Stress plus snacks is the perfect formula.
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I have a feeling that's why you ended up here.
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I try to keep things entertaining.
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I've always loved talking to new people.
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One day, I just hit go live and here we are.
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All the time at first.
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But it gets easier when you realize everyone's just here to have a good time.
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You'll do great.
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Start small, maybe with close friends and build up from there.
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I love music.
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I'm learning to play the guitar, though my neighbors might not appreciate it.
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Hotel California.
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Classic.
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My fingertips are so sore, but I'm determined.
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I'm sure your version of Twinkle Twinkle is top notch.
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We should do a collaboration sometime. For sure!
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So Aditi, any big dreams or goals after you finish studying? That sounds amazing.
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Travel is the best teacher.
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I hope you get to chase that dream soon.
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Well, I'm trying to reach more people, make fun content, and maybe host live meetups someday.
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Deal.
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And I'll bring the cameras and the guitar.
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We'll jam live.
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No worries.
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We'll build up that confidence of yours first.
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I try to go live at least once a week.
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It helps me stay connected with people and share random life updates.
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That's exactly what I'm aiming for.
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No pressure, just good conversations.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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I'd like to thank my mom, my internet connection, and...
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Right.
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They truly deserve a thank you gift.
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Maybe earplugs?
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I love trying out new recipes.
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I am no master chef, but experimenting is half the fun.
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I tried making diriyani.
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Let's just say it was more like overcooked pulao.
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but I'll keep trying.
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I can live with that.
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So what about you?
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Any hidden talents?
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That's actually awesome.
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You might need to show off that skill at a future meetup.
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Challenge accepted.
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Biryani and whistling coming soon.
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Assignments can wait a bit longer, right?
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Or do they hold grudges?
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Alright, education first, I guess.
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Before you go, any final questions or requests?
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Okay, absolutely.
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You first ask away.
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Blue, like the sky on a clear day.
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You?
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Japan.
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Cherry blossoms, anime, sushi.
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You?
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Pet peeve.
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People chewing loudly.
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It drives me nuts.
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Okay, my turn.
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What's your comfort food?
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Good choice.
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Next, a song you can't stop listening to these days.
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Lovely track.
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Last question.
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What's your weirdest habit?
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They must be very grateful.
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You're basically the plant whisperer.
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I get it.
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Thanks for popping in and staying so long.
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I love chatting with you.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Good luck with your assignments and see you soon. So that was it.
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I hope you enjoyed.
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I really had fun and I actually feel that it was a very meaningful conversation.
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What do you think?
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So tell me one question, one question that you'd like to ask if you were actually present in here.
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Comment below that one question and I'll answer you.
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I'll see you in the next one.
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Bye-bye.

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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Speak With Me”. Deze video bevat 158 zinnen en 1166 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 13:03. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 89 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 86% 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:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
dialogue zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/dialoog, gesprek
murmur zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈmɝ.mɚ/geroezemoes
entertain werkwoord/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/vermaken, amuseren
distress zelfstandig naamwoord/dɪˈstɹɛs/druk, stress
assignment zelfstandig naamwoord/əˈsaɪn.mənt/toewijzing, toekenning
converse werkwoord/kənˈvɝs/converseren, spreken
earplug zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɪəplʌɡ/oordopje
fingertip zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/vingertop
grudge zelfstandig naamwoord/ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/rancune, wrok
scorch werkwoord/skɔɹt͡ʃ/schroeien, verzengen
blossom werkwoord/ˈblɑ.səm/bloeien, bloesemen
chew werkwoord/tʃuː/kauwen
sushi zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈsuːʃi/sushi
notch zelfstandig naamwoord/nɑtʃ/kerf
surround werkwoord/səˈɹaʊnd/omgeven, omringen

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
speak out werkwoordzich uitspreken
build up werkwoordopstapelen
end up werkwoordbelanden, terechtkomen
show off werkwoordzich aanstellen, pronken met
shut up/ʃʌt ʌp/hou je kop, kop dicht
try out werkwoorduitproberen

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

  • No, we don't want that.
  • It's me talking to you for the first time.
  • Before you go, any final questions or requests?
  • What's your comfort food?
  • What's your weirdest habit?

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telthave never spoken · I've made · have kept
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetbe displayed
Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of dingfriends who are · people who are
Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgdloved talking · finish studying · love trying

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 43 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, don't, I'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: sushi /ˈsuːʃi/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, chef /ʃɛf/, collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: dialogue /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/, earplug /ˈɪəplʌɡ/, grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/, surround /səˈɹaʊnd/, pause /pɔːz/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, snack /snæk/, randomly /ˈɹændm̩li/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/
  • /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: dialogue /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/, earplug /ˈɪəplʌɡ/, fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/, grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als dialogue, murmur, entertain.

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.

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