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Do you translate every English sentence into your language before you speak?
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Does your brain search for words while the other person waits?
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That process is slow and exhausting, and it stops you from speaking fluently.
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The secret to fluency is simple.
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Think in English.
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When you think directly in English, words come out faster.
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speak without hesitation.
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Today, you will train your brain to think in English,
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with 105 powerful sentences, from simple daily thoughts to deep reflections.
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Here is how this practice works.
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We will use the shadowing method.
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You listen to each sentence twice, then you repeat it twice.
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Do not translate, just listen, understand, and speak.
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This method trains your brain to think directly in English.
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We will practice in three levels.
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Level 1, B1, simple, very short, simple thoughts for daily situations.
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Level 2, B1, B2, intermediate, it, Natural Inner Dialogue for Everyday Life.
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Level 3, B2, Advanced, Deeper Reflections for Fluent Thinking.
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Don't forget, you can download the free PDF with all the sentences from the link in the description below.
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Let's stop translating.
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Let's begin.
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Level 1 B1 Simple thoughts for daily situations In this level,
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you will practice short, simple thoughts that you can use every day.
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These sentences are easy to remember and will help you start thinking in English.
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Morning thoughts I am awake.
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The sun is shining.
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I feel rested.
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Today is a new day.
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I need to get up.
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Let me stretch my body.
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I will make some coffee.
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simple observations.
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The sky looks blue.
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It is cold outside.
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I hear birds singing.
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My phone is ringing.
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Someone is at the door.
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This coffee smells good.
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The room is clean.
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The room is clean.
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Simple decisions.
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I will drink some water.
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I should eat something healthy.
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I will check my messages.
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I need to call my mom.
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I will wear the blue shirt.
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I should leave now.
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Maybe I will walk today.
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Simple feelings.
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I feel happy today.
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I am a little tired.
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This makes me smile.
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I feel calm right now.
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I am curious about that.
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I feel grateful for this moment.
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I am excited about later.
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Simple questions.
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What time is it?
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Where did I put my keys?
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What should I eat? Who called me?
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Why is this happening?
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How can I fix this?
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Is it going to rain?
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Level 1 complete.
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Great job!
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You have completed level 1, 35 simple sentences.
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You are now thinking simple thoughts in English.
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Let's move to level 2 for more natural inner dialogue.
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Level 2 B1-B2 Intermediate Natural Inner Dialogue In this level,
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you will practice longer, more natural thoughts that you can use in everyday conversations.
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These sentences will help you think in English throughout the day.
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Planning your day.
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First, I need to finish this report.
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After that, I will take a short break.
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I should reply to those emails before lunch.
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What time is my meeting again?
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Oh, it's at 2 o'clock.
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I have an hour.
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I will prepare some notes for the meeting.
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I hope everything goes smoothly.
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observing people.
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She looks busy today.
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She looks busy today.
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He seems really happy about something.
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They are having a great conversation.
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I wonder what they are talking about.
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I wonder what they are talking about. That person looks familiar.
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Have I seen them before? That person looks familiar.
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Have I seen them before?
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Everyone seems to be in a good mood.
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Everyone seems to be in a good mood.
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The atmosphere here is very nice.
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Problem solving.
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Why isn't this working?
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Let me try a different way.
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Maybe I missed a step.
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I should look up the instructions online.
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I should look up the instructions online.
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Oh, I see the problem now.
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That was easy after all.
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I am glad I didn't give up.
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Thinking about conversations.
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What should I say next?
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What should I say next?
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I hope I don't sound nervous.
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That was a good point they made.
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I agree with what she just said.
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I have something to add to that.
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Let me wait for a pause before I speak.
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I will ask a question to keep the conversation going.
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Mental affirmations.
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I can do this.
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I am improving every day.
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Mistakes are okay.
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I learn from them.
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I am stronger than I think.
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Today will be a good day.
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I believe in myself.
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I am proud of my progress.
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Level 2 complete.
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Excellent work!
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You have completed Level 2, 35 more sentences.
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You are now thinking naturally in English.
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Let's move to Level 3 for deeper reflections.
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Level 3 B2 Advanced Deep Reflections for Fluent Thinking In this level,
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you will practice deeper, more complex thoughts that will help you express yourself fully in English.
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These sentences will train your brain to think fluently.
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Understanding your emotions.
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Why am I feeling this way?
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I think I need some time alone to process this.
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I think I need some time alone to process this.
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It's okay to feel sad sometimes.
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This feeling will pass.
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I know it will.
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This feeling will pass.
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I know it will.
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I am grateful for the good moments today.
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Even on difficult days, there is something positive.
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I choose to focus on what I can control.
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Thinking about goals.
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What do I really want in life?
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I want to be happy and healthy.
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I want to help others with my skills.
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My biggest dream is to travel the world.
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I need to take small steps every day toward my goals.
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Even 1% improvement is progress.
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I will not compare myself to others.
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Philosophical Thoughts Time passes so quickly.
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I want to make each moment count.
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Kindness costs nothing, but means everything.
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The people I love are my greatest treasure.
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Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass.
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It is about learning to dance in the rain.
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Every ending is a new beginning.
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Self-encouragement I have come so far on my English journey.
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I used to understand nothing,
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and now I understand so much.
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Every mistake is a lesson.
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Every conversation is practice.
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I will keep going, even when it's hard.
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My confidence is growing every day.
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I am becoming the person I want to be.
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Right now I am thinking in English.
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I don't need to translate anymore.
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English is becoming a natural part of my mind.
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I can describe what I see in English.
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I can say what I feel in English.
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I can plan my day in English.
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Soon, thinking in English will be automatic.
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Level 3 Complete
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Conclusion and Next Steps Congratulations!
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You have trained your brain to think in English, from simple daily thoughts to deep reflections.
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You learned how to stop translating and start thinking directly in English.
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This is the most important skill for fluency.
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Now, here is your mission.
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Practice thinking in English all day long.
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When you wake up, think in English.
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When you eat breakfast, think in English.
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When you walk to work, think in English.
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Make English your inner voice.
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Don't forget, you can download the free PDF with all the sentences from the link in the description below.

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Deze video bevat 181 zinnen en 1177 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 28:22. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 41 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 84% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

15 minder gangbare woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

  • reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — reflectie, weerspiegeling. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
  • translate /tɹænzˈleɪt/ (werkwoord) — vertalen, overzetten. To change spoken words or written text (of a book, document, movie, etc.) from one language to another.
  • dialogue /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — dialoog, gesprek. A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
  • everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — alledaags. Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.
  • mood /muːd/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — humeur, stemming. A mental or emotional state, composure.
  • skill /skɪl/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — bekwaamheid, vaardigheid. A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
  • grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — dankbaar. Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.
  • instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — onderwijs. The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
  • intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — middelmatig. Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.
  • naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ (bijwoord) — natuurlijk. In a natural manner.
  • lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — les. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
  • atmosphere /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — atmosfeer, dampkring. The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
  • compare /kəmˈpɛɚ/ (werkwoord) — vergelijken. To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it…
  • curious /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ (bijvoeglijk naamwoord) — nieuwsgierig. Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
  • shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ (zelfstandig naamwoord) — schaduw. A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

  • look up /ˌlʊk ˈʌp/ (werkwoord) — opkijken. To have better prospects.
  • come out /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ (werkwoord) — uitkomen. To be discovered; to be revealed.
  • get up (werkwoord) — opstaan. To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb.
  • give up (werkwoord) — zich overgeven. To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).
  • wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ (werkwoord) — wakker worden, ontwaken. To stop sleeping; to awake.

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 6 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, didn't, isn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, automatic /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/, philosophical /ˌfɪl.əˈsɑ.fɪ.kl̩/, encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als reflection, translate, dialogue.

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.

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