Shadowing Practice: [ Topic 20] Describe someone you admire - Shadowing English Speaking - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to Shadowing English Speaking Channel, your key to fluent English.
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Hello everyone.
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In today's video, let's practice describing someone you admire.
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Try to apply the sentence patterns I give you in this video to your situation and practice saying them fluently.
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In this video, I will provide you with the following.
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Part 1.
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Some sample sentences that you could use to describe someone you admire.
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1. Introduce that person.
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You can use some model sentences with the following.
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For example, The person I want to talk about is my best friend, Emily.
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I'd like to share my thoughts about someone very special in my life, and that is my grandfather.
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Allow me to introduce you to a remarkable individual, my cousin Alex.
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2. How to know about that person For example,
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I first got to know this person through my sister, who introduced us during a family gathering.
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Our paths crossed when we were both volunteering at the local community center.
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I became acquainted with them during a team-building event at work.
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3. Description of appearance and personality For example,
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Physically, they possess a unique blend of elegance and charm that sets them apart in any crowd.
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In terms of personality, they are characterized by an unwavering optimism and an infectious enthusiasm for life.
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Their appearance reflects a timeless beauty, complemented by a genuine and approachable demeanor.
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4. Combined Sentences For example, Combining their elegance and charm,
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it creates a unique and captivating individual.
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Their unwavering optimism is immediately evident in their cheerful smile.
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This person's timeless beauty is not just skin deep, it's an integral part of who they are.
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5. Description of story or talent For example,
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one particular aspect that stands out is their ability to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
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A defining moment in their life was when they fearlessly pursued their passion for community service, service, leaving a lasting impact on those they helped.
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Beyond their appearance, their remarkable talent in photography captures moments in a way that words often cannot.
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6. Conclusion and reasons why I admire For example,
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In conclusion, I truly admire this person for their ability to inspire and uplift others through their optimism and genuine kindness.
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Their impact on my life is undeniable, and I hold them in high regard because their timeless beauty is matched only by their beautiful soul.
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Their impact on my life is undeniable, and I hold them in high regard because their timeless beauty is matched only by their beautiful soul.
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To me, they embody qualities that make them not only admirable
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but also a source of constant inspiration for personal and professional growth.
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Now, let's try to shadow me a complete sample speech.
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Match my tempo and pace.
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The person I want to talk about is my best friend, Emily.
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I first got to know Emily during our freshman year of college.
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Physically, she possesses a distinctive charm with her warm smile and expressive eyes.
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However, what truly sets Emily apart is her unwavering kindness and empathy.
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Combining her physical appearance with these qualities, it creates a unique and captivating individual.
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One particular aspect that stands out is Emily's ability to turn ordinary moments into cherished memories.
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A defining moment in her life was when she organized a charity event for a local shelter.
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Beyond her appearance, her remarkable talent in mobilizing people for a good cause showcased her leadership and compassion.
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In conclusion, I truly admire Emily for her genuine kindness and ability to make a positive impact on the community.
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Her unwavering commitment to making a difference is not just admirable but also inspiring.
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Great!
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You speak very well.
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Part 2.
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Some Memorable Vocabulary 1.
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Prodigy Mozart was a musical prodigy, composing symphonies at a very young age.
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2. Adept Adept She is adept at problem-solving and always finds innovative solutions.
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3. Exemplary Her exemplary leadership skills have guided the team through many successful projects.
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4. Resilient Resilient In the face of adversity,
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his resilient spirit helped him overcome challenges.
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5. Masterful Masterful The chef's masterful cooking techniques elevate every dish to a culinary masterpiece.
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6. Uplifting Uplifting The uplifting story of triumph over hardship inspired everyone in the audience.
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7. Prolific Adroit Adroit Her adroit handling of complex situations impressed everyone in the team.
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8. Inspirational The speaker shared an inspirational story that motivated everyone in the audience.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “[ Topic 20] Describe someone you admire - Shadowing English Speaking”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: example, admire, Emily, appearance, unwavering. Deze video bevat 60 zinnen en 724 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 8:05. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 90 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. Slechts 73% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
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| admire werkwoord | /ədˈmaɪɹ/ | bewonderen, aanbidden |
| unwavering bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ | onbeweeglijk, onverschrokken |
| adept bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /əˈdɛpt/ | bekwaam |
| resilient bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ | weerbaar |
| optimism zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ | optimisme |
| kindness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | vriendelijkheid, aardigheid |
| inspire werkwoord | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | inspireren |
| charm zelfstandig naamwoord | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | betovering, bezwering |
| remarkable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/ | opmerkelijk, markant |
| admirable zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ | bewonderenswaardig |
| captivate werkwoord | /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ | bekoren, boeien |
| elegance zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ | elegantie |
| exemplary bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ | voorbeeldig |
| prodigy zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ | wonder, mirakel |
| undeniable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ | onweerlegbaar |
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 characterized · is matched |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | practice describing · practice saying |
Uitspraak om op te letten
- De “th”-klanken: empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/, cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/, infectious /ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs/, showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: unwavering /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/, optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/, admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/, undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: characterize /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/, compose /kəmˈpəʊz/, expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/, mobilize /ˈməʊbɪlʌɪz/, blend /blɛnd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/, adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/, masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/, compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/, exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/, integral /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/
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 admire, unwavering, adept.
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