Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Listening Practice | Conversation #28 | Student Orientation - Learn English Speaking with Video
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you Good morning.
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Welcome to our university.
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And more importantly, welcome to your new home away from home.
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My name is Ms. Taylor, and I'm here to help you settle in and make the most of your time here.
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How are you feeling so far?
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A little nervous, to be honest.
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Everything feels so different.
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That's totally normal.
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It's a big adjustment, but we're here to support you every step of the way.
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It'll take some time, but soon everything will start to feel familiar.
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Let me start by giving you an overview of some key campus resources.
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That would be really helpful.
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I don't want to fall behind in my classes.
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I understand.
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And that's exactly why we have academic support in place.
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If you ever need help with your coursework, we have a writing center and a tutoring center, both located in the main library.
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They offer free one -on -one sessions to help you with essays, assignments, or even time management skills.
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Do I need to book an appointment, or can I just walk in?
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That sounds really convenient.
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Good question.
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You can do either, but appointments are recommended during busy times, like midterms and finals, to make sure you get the help you need without waiting too long.
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What about professors?
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Are they open to students asking for help?
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I was worried they might be too busy.
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Absolutely.
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Professors have office hours every week and they're happy to answer questions or go over material you didn't understand in class.
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They expect students to reach out, so don't hesitate.
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It's part of their job to support you.
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That's good to know.
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I wasn't sure if it was okay to approach them directly.
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It's nice to hear they actually encourage it.
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Yes, they do.
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Thank you.
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Building a good relationship with your professors can also be really helpful for networking and future opportunities.
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Do I need to pay for those services?
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It's a relief that most things are covered.
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Most services are covered under your student health insurance, so you won't need to pay out of pocket for basic care.
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Just make sure to bring your student ID when you visit the health center.
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And what about fitness?
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Is there a gym I can use?
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I'd love to keep up with my workouts.
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Yes, we have a state -of -the -art recreation center with a gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes like yoga and Zumba.
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It's free for all students, you just need your ID to get in.
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That's awesome.
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I'll definitely check it out.
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I didn't expect there to be so many options.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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Staying active is a great way to manage stress and stay healthy while adjusting to university life.
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What about transportation?
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Are there buses for getting around campus?
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I don't have a bike, so that's really useful.
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Yes, we have a free campus shuttle service that runs from 6 a .m to midnight.
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It stops at all the major buildings and residence halls.
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If you're interested in biking in the future, there's also a bike sharing program available.
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That's great!
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And what about safety?
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It's good to know the university takes this seriously.
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We take campus safety very seriously.
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We have a 24 /7 campus security team, and there are emergency call boxes located throughout campus.
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You can also download our university's safety app, which has features like real -time alerts and a virtual walk -home service.
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That's really reassuring.
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I'll definitely download the Safety app.
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That's a great idea.
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It's always good to be prepared, and the app can give you peace of mind.
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Is there a list of the club somewhere?
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I'd love to join something and meet new people.
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Yes, you'll find a full list on the university website.
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And there's also a student organization fair next week where you can meet club representatives and sign up.
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That sounds fun.
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I'll definitely check it out.
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It's nice that there are so many ways to get involved.
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Absolutely.
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Getting involved in clubs is one of the best ways to make friends and feel more connected to the university community.
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Not right now, but who should I contact if I need help later?
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It's good to know there's always support available.
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You can always come to the International Student Office.
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We're here to answer any questions you have, whether it's about your visa, academics, or adjusting to life here.
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Thank you so much.
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This has been really helpful.
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I feel a lot better about starting here now.
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You're very welcome.
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I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to see you thrive.
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Welcome to our university.
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What is the main purpose of the conversation?
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Two.
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Why does Ms. Taylor mention midterms and finals when talking about tutoring services?
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3. How are the Campus Shuttle service and the bike sharing programs similar?
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4. What can be inferred about the University's fitness center?
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5. Which two reasons does Ms. Taylor give for why Ravi should visit his professors during office hours?
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Music Thank you.
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- Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “TOEFL Listening Practice”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: campus, student, conversation, center, professors. Deze video bevat 97 zinnen en 886 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:08. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 124 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. 17 van de 97 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 |
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| midterm bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈmɪdˌtɚm/ | tussentijds |
| tutor zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtjuːtəː/ | studiebegeleider, mentor |
| shuttle zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈʃʌtəl/ | werpspoel, schietspoel |
| adjust werkwoord | /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ | aanpassen, verstellen |
| reassure werkwoord | /ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/ | geruststellen |
| thrive werkwoord | /θɹajv/ | gedijen |
| hesitate werkwoord | /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ | aarzelen |
| adjustment zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ | aanpassen |
| distress zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | druk, stress |
| workout zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ | training, oefening |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| recreation zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/ | recreatie, ontspanning |
| overview zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ | overzicht |
| visa zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈviːzə/ | visum |
| convenient bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | geschikt, gemakkelijk |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- How are you feeling so far?
- I don't want to fall behind in my classes.
- It's part of their job to support you.
- Do I need to pay for those services?
- Is there a gym I can use?
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 | are recommended · are covered · can be inferred |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should I contact · should visit |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | It'll take · won't need · I'll definitely check |
| Verplichting: must / have to / need to zeggen dat iets nodig is | need to book · need to pay |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 24 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'll, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/, reassure /ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/, recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: thrive /θɹajv/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/
- /w/ — met ronde lippen: workout /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/, swim /swɪm/
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 midterm, tutor, shuttle.
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.