Shadowing Practice: Basic English Conversation - USEFUL Phrasal Verbs | English Speaking Practice | Learn English - Learn English Speaking with Video

Hello guys, welcome to the English Easier with Eric.

In this video, you will listen to some daily English conversations in different situations and places.

Definitely, you will learn useful vocabulary, phrases and improve your English speaking and listening skills.

Let's take a look.

Hi I'm looking for a new phone.

Can you help me find one? Of course.

What type of phone are you interested in?

I'm looking for a smartphone with a good camera and a large battery life.

We have several options that might fit what you're looking for.

Let me show you a few.

Great, thank you.

Can you also show me some cases to protect the phone?

Sure thing.

We have a variety of cases in different colors and materials.

What color are you interested in?

I like the blue silicone case.

Can I see that one? Of course.

Here you go.

This one is a great choice.

It's durable and provides a good grip.

This one looks good.

Can you also show me a screen protector?

Sure.

We have tempered glass screen protectors that will provide a barrier against scratches and cracks.

That sounds good.

Can you put everything together for me?

I'd like to purchase the phone, case, and screen protector all at once.

Absolutely.

Let me ring everything up for you.

That'll be $800.

Okay, let's do it.

Can you wrap it all up for me?

I'd like to give it as a gift. Of course.

I'll make sure everything is packaged nicely for you.

I'm going

to go to the next video.

Hey, did you hear about the test tomorrow?

No, what test?

The history test.

We're going to be tested on the American Revolution.

Oh man, I haven't studied yet.

I've been so busy with other classes.

Don't worry, we can study together after school.

I have some notes that I can share with you.

That would be great.

I really need to pass this test.

Yeah, me too.

I heard that the teacher is really tough on grading.

I know, she's known for being strict.

But, with our study session, I think we'll do just fine.

Definitely.

Let's meet in the library after class.

Sounds good.

I'll bring some snacks and we can take turns quizzing each other.

Perfect We'll power through this and ace the test tomorrow

Thank you.

Hey, what are you up to?

Just chilling on the couch, watching TV.

What about you?

I was thinking of going out to get some groceries.

Want to come along?

No, I think I'll just stay here and catch up on some work.

Alright, I'll grab you something while I'm out.

What do you need?

Can you pick up some milk and bread?

I ran out this morning.

Sure thing.

Hey, did you turn off the lights in the kitchen when you left this morning?

Oops, no I must have forgotten.

I'll go turn them off now.

No worries, I got it.

I'll be back soon.

Okay, I'll be here working away.

I'm

going

to go to the next video.

Hello, nice to meet you.

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

Sure, my name is Sarah and I have a degree in marketing.

I've been working in the field for the past five years

and I'm eager to bring my skills and experience to a new company.

Great.

Can you walk me through your experience in marketing?

Absolutely.

I've worked on several successful campaigns, including a social media campaign that increased brand awareness by 20%.

I also have experience in market research and I'm proficient in using marketing analytics tools.

Impressive.

Can you give me an example of a difficult situation you faced in your previous role and how you handled it?

Sure.

In my last role, I was working on a tight deadline for a product launch.

One of our key suppliers failed to deliver the materials on time.

I had to think quickly and reach out to alternative suppliers to ensure that the launch would not be delayed.

I was able to secure the materials and the launch was a success.

Great.

Can you tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with a team to achieve a common goal? Of course.

I was part of a cross-functional team that was tasked with launching a new product.

I worked closely with the design, engineering, and sales teams to ensure that the product was of high quality and met the needs of our customers.

Our teamwork and communication resulted in a successful launch and positive customer feedback.

Excellent.

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Can you tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision at work?

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Sure.

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In my previous role, I was leading a team and we were facing budget constraints.

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I had to make a difficult decision to cut back on certain expenses to stay within budget while still delivering high-quality work.

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It was a tough decision, but I communicated the situation clearly to my team and we were able to work together to find cost-saving solutions.

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Add the barbers

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Hi, how can I help you today?

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Hi, I have an appointment for a haircut.

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Okay, what kind of haircut were you thinking of getting today?

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I was thinking of getting a bob.

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Okay, do you have a specific length in mind?

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Yeah, I was thinking of something just above the shoulder.

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Okay, I can do that for you.

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And how about the style?

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Do you have any ideas?

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I was thinking of something with layers and some texture.

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Okay, I can definitely do that for you.

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And what about your color?

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Do you want to keep it the same or add some highlights?

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I was thinking of adding some highlights.

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Okay, I can do that for you.

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I have a free slot in about an hour, is that good for you?

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Yeah, that works for me.

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Great, I'll see you in an hour then.

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An hour later.

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Okay, let's get started.

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First, I'll wash your hair and then we'll get started on the haircut and color.

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Okay, sounds good. At the cafe.

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Hey, what would you like to order?

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I think I'll have a cappuccino and a croissant.

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Okay, I'll have a latte and a blueberry muffin.

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Hi, what can I get for you today?

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I'll have a latte and a blueberry muffin.

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And I'll have a cappuccino and a croissant.

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Great, that'll be $12.

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Can I start a tab for you?

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Sure, that would be great.

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Okay, I'll be right back with your drinks and pastries.

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A few minutes later.

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Here you go, enjoy.

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Let me know if you need anything else.

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This latte is delicious, thank you.

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The cappuccino is great too.

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And the croissant is warm and flaky.

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Yeah, the muffin is really good too.

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The blueberries are fresh and sweet.

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I love coming to this cafe.

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The coffee is always great and the pastries are always fresh.

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Me too.

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It's a great place to relax and catch up with friends.

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Yeah, it's a nice change of pace from the usual fast food and chain coffee places

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Definitely And the atmosphere is really cozy and inviting Yeah, I feel like I can sit here for hours and just chat and enjoy my coffee

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Same I think we should come here more often Agreed Let's make it a regular thing Sounds good to me

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There was once a day that I would pray for you I'd go

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and misbehave just so you'd notice too Sneaking looks up and down from across the room Hi,

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I'd like to order a pizza for delivery please Sure, what kind of pizza would you like to order?

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I'd like a large pepperoni pizza Okay, would you like anything else with that?

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Yes, can I also get a side of garlic knots? Of course.

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And what kind of crust would you like?

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Can I get it with a thin crust?

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Sure thing.

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And would you like anything else with that?

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No, just the pepperoni pizza and garlic knots.

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Alright, that'll be $20.

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Can I have your name and delivery address please?

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Sure, it's John and the address is 123 Main Street.

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And what's your phone number just in case we need to reach you?

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It's 1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3-1 Alright, John Your order will be ready for delivery in about 30 minutes Perfect,

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thank you You're welcome Have a great day Thanks,

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you too Bye At the movie theater

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Hi, I'd like to purchase two tickets for the 7pm show of Superhero Adventure Of course,

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that'll be $20 Would you like any concessions as well?

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Yes I'd like a large popcorn and two sodas, please.

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That'll be an additional $15.

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Your total comes to $35.

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Okay, here you go.

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Thank you.

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Here are your tickets and your change.

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Enjoy the show.

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Thank you.

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Can you tell me where theater number seven is?

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Sure, it's down the hall on the right.

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Have a great time.

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Thanks.

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No problem.

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Enjoy the movie.

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Hey, how did your presentation go this morning?

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It went great.

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I really knocked it out of the park.

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That's fantastic.

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What did you do to prepare for it?

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I put in a lot of work, I made sure to go over my slides multiple times and practice my delivery.

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That really paid off.

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You should be proud of yourself.

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Thanks, I am.

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But I couldn't have done it without your help, you really helped me out when I was stuck on that one slide.

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No problem, I'm always here to help.

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Have you heard about the company picnic next week?

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No, I haven't.

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What's going on?

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It's going to be a blast.

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There's going to be food, games, and music.

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You should come check it out.

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That sounds great, I'll definitely look into it.

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I got out his potential is deep inside of me

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But they hate when you're successful cause they try to be They sit there being judgmental

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because you're trying things And they just want you to settle Hey, did you remember to pick up the groceries on your way home from work?

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Oops, I completely forgot I'll run out and grab them now.

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Thanks.

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And while you're at it, can you grab some batteries for the TV remote?

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Sure, I'll pick those up too.

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Great, I really appreciate it.

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By the way, do you have any plans for the weekend?

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Not yet, why do you ask?

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A few friends and I were thinking of going on a hike, would you like to join us?

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That sounds like fun.

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I'd love to join in.

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Fantastic, I'll send you the details.

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Oh, and do you have any plans for dinner tonight?

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Not yet, why don't we go out and try that new Italian restaurant?

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Sure, that sounds good.

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I'll make the reservation.

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Hey, how was your day today?

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It was pretty hectic, I had to run around all day for work. That sounds tiring.

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What kind of things did you have to do?

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I had to check in with a few clients, attend a meeting, and wrap up a project.

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Wow, you really had your hands full today.

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Yeah, I did.

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But I managed to get everything done by the end of the day.

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That's great.

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So, what are you up to tonight?

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I was thinking of going to the gym and then just relaxing at home.

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That sounds like a good plan.

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I was thinking of catching up on some reading before going to bed.

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That's a good idea, you should make the most of your evenings.

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Definitely.

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Well, I'm going to head to bed now.

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Have a good night.

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You too, take care.

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Hey, what's up?

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Not much, just trying to keep up with work.

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Yeah, it's been pretty hectic lately.

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Tell me about it.

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I've been putting in a lot of overtime just to stay on top of things.

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Yeah, I hear you.

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My boss has been cracking down on us lately.v.

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It's been a struggle, but I'm trying to keep my head up and power through.

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That's a good attitude to have.

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Have you been keeping busy outside of work?

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Actually, I've been trying to make the most of my free time.

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I've been working out at the gym and I even started taking a pottery class.

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That's great.

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I've been meaning to try out a new hobby too.

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You should definitely give it a shot.

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It's been a great way for me to unwind and take my mind off things.

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This life ahead of you ain't easy, it was built to be rough But that's what makes a personality, it's tragedy, bruh So keep your head on your shoulders,

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now we ain't out here moving rocks We out here moving borders, now we ain't getting posterized We out here making posters and we ain't got nothing to hide We move forward like soldiers,

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you better wake up for the pay stub Or you'll pay up, don't make love to the game, bruh Fuck the game up, change up for your range stuff To your greatness,

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famous for the way up, play the game, bruh Smart ways to improve your speaking skills.

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Deze video bevat 265 zinnen en 2304 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 23:07. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 100 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. 58 van de 265 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
blueberry zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈbluˌbɛ.ɹi/	blauwe bosbes
cappuccino zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/	cappuccino
croissant zelfstandig naamwoord	/kɹəˈsɑnt/	croissant
muffin zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈmʌf.ɪn/	muffin
protector zelfstandig naamwoord	/pɹəˈtɛktɚ/	beschermer, beschermheer
haircut zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/	kapsel
café zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˌkæˈfeɪ/	café, koffiehuis
hectic bijvoeglijk naamwoord	/ˈhɛktɪk/	hectisch
pastry zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈpeɪstɹi/	gebak, banket
groceries zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/	boodschappen
knot zelfstandig naamwoord	/nɑt/	knoop, knot
oops	/ups/	oeps, oei
supplier zelfstandig naamwoord	/səˈplaɪə/	leverancier
garlic zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈɡɑɹlɪk/	knoflook
wrap werkwoord	/ɹæp/	inpakken, omhullen

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

Woord	Uitspraak	Betekenis
pick up werkwoord		oppakken, optillen
run out werkwoord		niet meer hebben
check out werkwoord		onderzoeken
go out werkwoord		naar buiten gaan
look up werkwoord	/ˌlʊk ˈʌp/	opkijken
pay off werkwoord		aflossen
try out werkwoord		uitproberen
turn off werkwoord		uitzetten, uitschakelen

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

Can you help me find one?
What type of phone are you interested in?
What color are you interested in?
Can I see that one?
Can you also show me a screen protector?

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 continuous have/has been + -ing — iets dat eerder begon en nog bezig is	I've been working · I've been putting · has been cracking
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet	is packaged · be tested · would not be delayed
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt	have tempered · haven't studied · I've been
Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig was	was thinking · was working · was leading

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 74 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'll, I'm, I'd. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

De klanken “sh” en “zh”: proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/, concession /kənˈsɛʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/, pepperoni /pɛpəˈɹoʊni/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, informative /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/, analytics /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪks/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: groceries /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/, slide /ˈslaɪ̯d/, posterize /ˈpoʊstəˌɹaɪz/, unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/, informative /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/
/æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/, café /ˌkæˈfeɪ/, wrap /ɹæp/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/
/g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: groceries /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/, garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/, greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/, eager /ˈiɡɚ/, grip /ˈɡɹɪp/

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 blueberry, cappuccino, croissant.

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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Belangrijke woorden in deze video

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

Zinnen om te herhalen

Grammatica in deze video

Uitspraak om op te letten

Zo oefen je met deze video

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?