Shadowing Practice: The Importance of English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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There is an obvious point that more people speak Chinese, more nations have Spanish as their mother tongue,
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but, realistically, English is the language of choice throughout the world today.
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It has become an international language, due to being the language of trade, communication, science, and major international media.
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So is it really worth putting all that time, effort, and energy into learning English?
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Well, let's consider how English fluency might impact your own life.
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First and foremost, English opens new career opportunities.
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English is the dominant business language.
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It has become almost a necessity for people to speak English if they are to enter a global workforce.
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Research from all over the world shows that cross-border business communication is most often conducted in English.
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And many international companies expect employees to be fluent in English.
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Global companies such as Airbus, Daimler Chrysler, Fast Retailing, Nokia,
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Renault, Samsung, SAP, Technicolor, and Microsoft, have mandated English as their official corporate language.
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Therefore, the importance of learning English in the international marketplace, cannot be understated and one day you might land with a dream job.
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Here comes the second point.
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You can easily travel anywhere in the world.
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Being able to speak English makes it easier to travel.
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Because English is spoken as a first or second language in so many different countries, it is always easy to find English speakers,
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as well as printed information in English, especially at hotels, and in areas frequented by tourists.
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In most hotels, at least one employee will speak English.
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This makes it easier for customers to get what they need, and spend their money on.
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Moreover, you will find that some of your best interactions will be with the people on the streets, who are trying to sell you something, and people around.
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In short words, English will bridge the communication gap on your travels, and make traveling a breeze.
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This bring us to our third point.
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English gives you wider access to knowledge.
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Many universities and schools worldwide are offering an increasing number of courses taught exclusively in English.
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The English language gives students access to information and research.
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Since many of the top academic journals are published in English,
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students and academics need strong English reading and writing skills to better understand and take advantage of it.
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Moreover, for a research study or other publication to get sufficient attention, it should be published in English.
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In order to take advantage of a number of study opportunities and courses, English will be a necessity.
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Finally, speaking English gives you access to a world of entertainment.
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Many of the world's top films, books, and music, are published and produced in English.
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Therefore, by learning English, you will have access to a great wealth of entertainment, and will be able to have a greater cultural understanding.
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If you speak English, you won't need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favorite books,
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songs, films, and TV shows.
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Watching movies and television programs in the English language is also a great and fun way to learn it.
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By concluding this lesson, we can say English is incredibly important for a whole range of reasons.
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Take the time to have fun learning English by listening to music, watching a movie, challenging yourself to games in English.
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There are so many opportunities to learn English while having fun.
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There's no excuse not to enjoy yourself, even if you have to learn grammar.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “The Importance of English”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: English, language, speak, learning, access. Deze video bevat 40 zinnen en 578 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 4:01. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 144 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 88% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 11 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| necessity zelfstandig naamwoord | /nɪˈsɛsəti/ | behoefte |
| moreover bijwoord | /mɔːˈɹəʊ.və/ | bovendien, daarnaast |
| fluency zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfluːənsi/ | vlotheid |
| subtitle zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ | ondertiteling, ondertitel |
| understated bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/ | niet overdreven |
| fluent bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈfluənt/ | vloeiend |
| breeze zelfstandig naamwoord | /bɹiːz/ | bries |
| conclude werkwoord | /kənˈkluːd/ | besluiten, concluderen |
| workforce zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwɝk.foɹs/ | werkkracht |
| mandate zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmændeɪ̯t/ | mandaat |
| grammar zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | spraakkunst, grammatica |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | cannot be understated · is spoken · are published |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | has become · have mandated |
Uitspraak om op te letten
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/, understated /ʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: understated /ʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/, breeze /bɹiːz/, conclude /kənˈkluːd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: mandate /ˈmændeɪ̯t/, grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/
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 necessity, moreover, fluency.
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.