Shadowing Practice: U7 L4 L2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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What subjects do you have today?
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I have Vietnamese and science.
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When do you have maths?
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I have it on Mondays and Fridays.
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When do you have art?
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I have it on Mondays.
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When do you have music?
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I have it on Wednesdays.
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When do you have history and geography?
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I have it on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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When do you have English?
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I have it on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

What You'll Practice in This English Lesson

Ever wanted to talk about your school schedule confidently? This video helps you do just that! Through a simple, conversational dialogue, you’ll practice asking and answering questions about what subjects you have and when you have them. It’s perfect for building fluency in daily English interactions—whether you’re a student or just curious about how to discuss routines. By the end, you’ll feel more comfortable using time phrases and subject names in real conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Notice

  • Subjects: Vietnamese, science, maths, art, music, history, geography, English (great for expanding your school-related vocabulary!)
  • Time phrases: "on Mondays and Fridays," "on Wednesdays," "on Tuesdays and Thursdays" (learn how to link days to activities)
  • Question structure: "What subjects do you have today?" "When do you have maths?" (master common ways to ask about schedules)
  • Response pattern: "I have it on..." (a simple, repeatable structure to answer time-based questions)
  • Plural days: "Mondays," "Fridays" (notice how adding "s" turns a single day into multiple occurrences)

Tips for Shadowing This Video Like a Pro

Shadowing—repeating what you hear right after the speaker—is a fantastic way to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to make the most of this video: First, watch and listen once to get the rhythm. The dialogue is slow and clear, so it’s ideal for beginners. Pause after each line, then repeat it immediately—try to match the speed and tone. Pay attention to how "have it on" flows smoothly (not "have it ON" with a hard stress). If you struggle, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to slow down the audio. This video is a great resource to learn English with YouTube, as it combines real-life context with easy-to-follow language. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find yourself using these phrases without thinking—perfect for chatting about your own schedule!

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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