Shadowing Practice: US Visa Interview – English Conversation at the Embassy | HeyWord - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Good morning.
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How are you today?
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Good morning.
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I'm a bit nervous, but I'm doing well.
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Thank you.
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That's completely understandable.
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Let's begin.
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May I please have your passport and visa application?
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Yes, of course.
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Here you go.
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Thank you.
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I see you're applying for a tourist visa.
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Is that correct?
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Yes.
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I'd like to visit the United States for tourism and to see some friends.
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Great.
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Have you ever traveled to the U.S before?
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No, this would be my first time.
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I see.
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How long are you planning to stay in the United States?
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Around three weeks.
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I'm planning to visit New York, Los Angeles, and maybe Washington, D.C.
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That sounds like a wonderful trip.
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Do you have any family or friends living in the U.S.?
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Yes, I have a close friend who lives in New York.
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She invited me to stay with her for a few days.
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Can you provide me with her name and address?
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Sure.
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Here's her contact information.
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Thank you.
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What do you do for work here?
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I work as a graphic designer at a marketing agency.
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I've been there for almost four years now.
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That's interesting.
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Do you have any documents from your employer, like a letter confirming your employment?
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Yes.
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I have a letter of employment and a letter stating that I will return to my job after my vacation.
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Excellent.
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Do you also have bank statements or financial documents to show that you can support yourself during your trip?
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Yes.
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Here are my bank statements for the past three months.
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Thank you.
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Let me take a look.
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Okay.
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Do you own any property or have any other obligations that will ensure you return to your home country?
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Yes.
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I own a small apartment here, and I'm also helping my parents with some family responsibilities responsibilities.
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That's good to know.
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Do you have travel insurance for your trip?
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Yes, I purchased a travel insurance policy that covers my entire stay.
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That's a wise decision.
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Now, tell me a little bit more about your plans in the U.S.
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Sure.
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I plan to sightsee in New York for the first week, then go to Los Angeles for a few days.
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After that, I'd like to visit Washington, D.C to see some of the museums and monuments.
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I also want to experience some cultural events while I'm there.
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Sounds like you've done your homework.
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Where will you be staying during your trip?
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I'll be staying with my friend for part of the trip, and then I've booked hotels for the other nights.
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Good planning.
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Do you have any relatives in the U.S besides your friend?
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No, I don't have any relatives in the U.S.
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Okay.
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Have you traveled to any other countries before?
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Yes.
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I've visited France, Italy, and Spain in the past few years.
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That's great.
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International travel history can be very helpful.
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Have you ever overstayed a visa in any country?
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No, I always return before the visa expires.
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Perfect.
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Lastly, do you plan to work, study, or do anything else besides tourism during your visit?
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No, I'm just planning to enjoy my vacation and spend time with my friend.
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Very good.
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I just have to ask a few standard security questions now.
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Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?
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No, never.
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Have you ever violated any immigration laws in the U.S or any other country?
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No, I always follow the rules when I travel.
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That's good to hear.
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Based on what you've shared and your documents, your application looks very strong.
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I will approve your visa today.
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Oh, wow.
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Thank you so much.
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I really appreciate it.
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You're welcome.
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Your passport with the visa will be ready for pickup in about a week.
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If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask.
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Thank you.
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I'll keep an eye on the tracking information for the passport.
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Perfect.
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Have a wonderful trip and enjoy your time in the U.S.
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Thank you again.
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Have a great day.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “US Visa Interview – English Conversation at the Embassy”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: visa, trip, planning, travel, visit. Deze video bevat 94 zinnen en 676 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 3:43. De spreker praat snel, ongeveer 182 woorden per minuut, dus reken op verbonden en ingeslikte klanken. 82% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 19 van de 94 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 |
|---|---|---|
| visa zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈviːzə/ | visum |
| litter zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ | strooisel |
| passport zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpæspɔɹt/ | paspoort |
| tourism zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtʊɹɪzəm/ | toerisme |
| overstay werkwoord | langer blijven dan | |
| expire werkwoord | /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | aflopen, vervallen |
| convict werkwoord | /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ | veroordelen, vonnissen |
| understandable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | begrijpelijk | |
| violate werkwoord | /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ | schenden |
| hesitate werkwoord | /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ | aarzelen |
| monument zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ | monument |
| obligation zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ | verplichting, plicht |
| approve werkwoord | /əˈpɹuːv/ | goedkeuren |
| homework zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | huiswerk, huistaak |
| employer zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ | werkgever |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- May I please have your passport and visa application?
- Can you provide me with her name and address?
- What do you do for work here?
- Do you have travel insurance for your trip?
- Where will you be staying during your trip?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | Have you ever traveled · I've been · you've done |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will return · will ensure · will you be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | I'm doing · you're applying · are you planning |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 19 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, I've, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/, lastly /ˈlæstli/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: obligation /ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/, graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als visa, litter, passport.
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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.