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The balance between work and life.
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How to avoid burnout.
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Hi, everyone.
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Today, I want to talk about something important, the balance between work and life.
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Many people work very hard.
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They have jobs, meetings, and many things to do.
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Some people are always busy.
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They do not have time to rest.
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They feel tired every day.
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This can make them feel sad, angry, or sick.
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This is called burnout.
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What is burnout?
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Burnout means you feel very tired, not just in your body, but in your mind too.
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You don't want to work.
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You feel unhappy.
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You may not sleep well.
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You may feel stress all the time.
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This can happen when we work too much and forget to rest or enjoy life.
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So, how can we stop burnout?
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How can we have a good balance between work and life?
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First, we should take breaks.
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If you work for many hours, stop and take a short break.
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You can stand up, walk, drink water, or look outside.
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Your body and your brain need rest.
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Short breaks help you feel fresh again.
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Second, don't forget your hobbies.
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What do you like to do?
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Maybe you enjoy reading, painting, playing games, or listening to music.
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Do these things after work.
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They help you relax and feel happy.
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Next, spend time with people you love.
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Family and friends are important.
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Talk to them.
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Eat with them.
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Laugh with them.
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These moments make life better and help you feel less stressed.
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Also, sleep is very important.
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Try to sleep at the same time, every night.
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Don't work too late.
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Good sleep helps your brain and body rest.
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You will feel better the next day.
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Another idea is to plan your day.
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Make a list of things to do.
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Put the most important things first.
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Do one thing at a time.
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Don't try to do everything at once.
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It's okay to say no if you are too busy.
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You should also eat well.
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Healthy food helps your body stay strong.
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Drink water.
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Eat fruits and vegetables.
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Don't skip meals, even when you're busy.
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Remember, you are not a robot.
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You are a person.
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People need rest.
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People need fun.
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Work is important, but your health is more important.
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Sometimes, you may feel too tired or sad.
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It's okay to ask for help.
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Talk to someone, maybe a friend, a family member, or a doctor.
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Talking helps.
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A good life is not just about working.
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It's about living.
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So take care of yourself.
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Smile.
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Rest and enjoy small things.
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Thank you for listening.
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Remember to find balance.
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You can work and still be happy Take it slow, take it easy, and don't forget to live your life
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A1 is gebaseerd op de video “The Balance Between Work and Life: How to Avoid Burnout”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: rest, burnout, balance, sleep, tired. Deze video bevat 69 zinnen en 452 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 3:42. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 122 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 94% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
13 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| meal zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmiːl/ | maaltijd |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| robot zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ | robot |
| skip werkwoord | /skɪp/ | huppelen |
| distress zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | druk, stress |
| hobby zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | hobby, vrijetijdsbesteding |
| vegetable zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | groente, gewas |
| burnout zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ | burn-out |
| angry bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ | kwaad, boos |
| laugh werkwoord | /læf/ | lachen |
| smile werkwoord | /ˈsmaɪl/ | glimlachen, smuilen |
| fruit zelfstandig naamwoord | /fɹut/ | vrucht, fruit |
| paint werkwoord | /peɪnt/ | verven, schilderen |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| stand up werkwoord | opstaan |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- You don't want to work.
- How can we have a good balance between work and life?
- Second, don't forget your hobbies.
- What do you like to do?
- Don't skip meals, even when you're busy.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
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| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | may not sleep · may feel |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should take · should also eat |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 7 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, you're. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/, angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/, laugh /læf/
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 meal, relax, robot.
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