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Mr. Davis is ready to interview you now.
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Thank you.
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Hello, Mr. Torres.
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Hello.
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Nice to meet you.
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I'm Tom Davis, the manager of LCI Software.
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Nice to meet you, Mr. Davis.
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First, I'd like to congratulate you on passing our aptitude test.
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You did very well.
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Thank you.
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So, how did you hear about this job?
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I saw an advertisement online.
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I clicked on it and it brought me to your company's website where I applied for it.
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Makes sense.
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What do you know about our company so far?
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I've read on your website that for over 10 years,
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LCI Software has delivered professional services on software development projects for clients all over the world.
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I can tell from the pictures and client testimonials on the website that you do great quality work.
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Yes, we always try to do quality work.
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The software products we build help many brands transform their businesses.
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So, tell me about yourself.
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I completed a bachelor's degree in environmental biology and a master's degree in environmental informatics.
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I managed to get a job in the environmental engineering industry.
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But I soon realized I wasn't cut out for that job and decided to move to a different industry.
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I decided to take the path of a software developer.
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Wow!
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What determined you to make such a bold career shift?
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I've had a great enthusiasm for technology since an early age.
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I've always loved computers and gadgets and enjoyed building them and taking them apart.
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I took online courses endorsed by high-profile universities and studied how to code.
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I have a few official software certificates.
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I started by building websites for people I knew.
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It helped me build a portfolio of projects.
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I got my first iOS development job at a software agency called Tech Services.
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I had the opportunity to learn more about the software building process there.
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But since there were not too many projects at that agency,
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after two years I decided to look for another job.
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I soon started to work at an international start-up company, Soft Solutions.
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It was a good chance to join a team.
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I've been able to use my training and experience fully at this company.
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I gained experience in many things like teamwork,
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time management, and quick decision making.
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How long have you been working for Soft Solutions?
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I've been working there for three years.
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Why do you want to leave that job?
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I'm looking for a company where I can contribute more and grow.
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I'm ready to take the next step of my career.
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What exactly made you apply for this job at our company?
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I can see that your company has much future growth potential.
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I would love to grow my career at a company that has a great reputation in the software industry.
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What are your strengths?
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My strengths are persistence and courage.
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I give my all to achieve my goals,
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in spite of any hardships I might encounter along the way.
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I have a hardworking nature.
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I am always looking for ways to improve and grow.
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I'm also a great team player.
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Can you provide an example of how you acted as a team player?
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I always tried to help my teammates complete their tasks if I had completed mine.
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Whenever someone needed to leave earlier,
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I would offer to cover for them.
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I'm willing to do whatever it takes for the team or company to succeed.
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Great.
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So, what would you do if you didn't get on with someone on your team?
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I would try to sort things out in a calm and rational manner.
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I would do my best to get on with that person for the sake of the team.
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What are your weaknesses?
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I can be a bit too straightforward at times and sometimes that hurts people.
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But I'm working on this and try to stop myself from being overly direct.
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Where do you see yourself in five years?
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In five years, I'd like to be seen as someone with deep expertise in software development.
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I hope to be offered the opportunity to take the lead on some projects.
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There are definitely promotion opportunities at our company.
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depending on your achievements and expertise.
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Do you work well under pressure?
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Usually, I don't panic and manage to maintain self-control.
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There were many tight deadlines and stressful situations at my previous jobs.
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I always put in extra hours and did my best in meeting the needs of the clients.
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I've always delivered high quality work and respected my deadlines.
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Interesting.
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Can you tell me about a recent accomplishment or success you had?
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I was part of the team that built the Lewis Kitchen app.
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With this app, it's easy to order your favorites,
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even when you're on the go.
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I love creating something that people can interact with and enjoy.
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That's quite impressive, I must admit.
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Okay, thanks so much for coming in, Mr. Torres.
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It was great to meet you.
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It was great to meet you, too.
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I'll give you a call tomorrow.
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Sounds good.
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I look forward to it.
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Thank you.
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Hello?
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Hello.
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This is Tom Davis, the manager of LCI Software.
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Am I speaking to Mark Torres?
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Yes, this is Mark Torres speaking.
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Great!
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I'm calling to inform you that your interview was successful,
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and I'd like to offer you the job.
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Thank you so much.
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I'd love to take the job.
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When would you like me to start?
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Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “Tell Me About Yourself - Job Interview”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: software, Torres, Davis, projects, website. Deze video bevat 105 zinnen en 914 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:38. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 120 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. 16 van de 105 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 |
|---|---|---|
| deadline zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | termijn, deadline |
| aptitude zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈæptɪˌtud/ | aanleg |
| gadget zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/ | gadget |
| hardworking bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɑːɹdˌwɜːɹ.kɪŋ/ | ijverig, vlijtig |
| informatics zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ | informatica |
| teamwork zelfstandig naamwoord | groepswerk, teamwork | |
| persistence zelfstandig naamwoord | /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ | doorzettingsvermogen |
| hardship zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ | ellende, ondraaglijkheid |
| congratulate werkwoord | /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ | feliciteren, gelukwensen |
| endorse werkwoord | /ɪnˈdoɹs/ | ondersteunen, aanbevelen |
| accomplishment zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ | voltooiing |
| straightforward bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ | makkelijk, eenvoudig |
| teammate zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ | ploeggenoot, teammaat |
| advertisement zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ | reclame, advertentie |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| get on with werkwoord | aan de gang gaan met, doorgaan | |
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op | |
| start up werkwoord | /stɑɹˈtʌp/ | opstarten |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- What do you know about our company so far?
- Why do you want to leave that job?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Do you work well under pressure?
- When would you like me to start?
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 | have you been working · I've been working |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | I've read · has delivered · I've had |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | wasn't cut · be seen · be offered |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 22 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I've, I'd. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/, accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/, rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: informatics /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/, testimonial /tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/, congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/, accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/, advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: expertise /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/, aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtud/, straightforward /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/, depend /dɪˈpɛnd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtud/, gadget /ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/, informatics /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/, congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/, advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: gadget /ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/, congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/
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 deadline, aptitude, gadget.
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.