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Emotions are like waves crashing against the shore.
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They come and go, sometimes gently, sometimes fiercely.
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When you go through a breakup, it's entirely normal to feel a range of emotions, from sadness to anger.
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Some days you may feel relatively okay while others the pain may feel overwhelming.
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When you go out you might accidentally pass by a cafe where you once were with
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that person but the feelings are no longer as happy as before.
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The scenery remains the same only your relationship has changed.
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When you go home to rest watching romantic movies no longer brings you happiness.
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When you work, your mind may feel both overloaded and empty.
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Overloaded with too many things to think about and remember after a breakup and empty because you are unsure where to start.
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It's important not to let these emotions overwhelm your daily lives.
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While feeling sad or angry is natural, it's essential to maintain balance and not let these emotions take over.
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The first step in the healing process is to accept these emotions, allowing yourself to fully experience them without judgment.
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By acknowledging and dealing with your feelings, you start to release their grip on you.
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So, how can you do that?
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It's actually not difficult at all.
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Start by taking care of yourself first.
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Self-care becomes extremely important during times of heartbreak.
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It's about taking care of yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically to support your healing journey.
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Simple acts can provide comfort in difficult times.
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How about taking a warm bath?
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This can help you temporarily forget all the unpleasant things and enjoy the comforting feelings it brings.
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Have you thought about going for a walk in nature?
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Listening to birds sing during the day.
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Watching the starry sky at night and enjoying the fresh air can be really uplifting, don't you think?
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How long has it been since you indulged in your favorite hobbies?
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This is the time for you to do it.
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Draw a picture in the afternoon, make a delicious most cake, or collect beautiful stamps, for example.
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Establishing a daily routine can also have amazing healing effects.
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Engage in activities that bring you joy and peace, such as meditating, reading, or practicing gratitude,
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to help you stay calm amid a storm of emotions.
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By taking care of yourself and following a regular schedule, you feel more stable and confident as you heal from the breakup.
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As you focus on healing yourself, it's essential to rediscover connections that bring you joy and support.
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Reconnecting with yourself means exploring your interests, passions, and goals outside of the relationship.
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It's a chance to start enjoying old hobbies again or find new ones, which helps you feel like yourself and gives you a sense of purpose.
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Finding support from friends, family, or professional counselors can also be helpful.
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How about going out to play sports with friends, like table tennis?
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You can channel all your negative energy into your tennis shots, which can help clear your mind of troubling thoughts.
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Plus, it's a great way to improve your health instead of staying indoors.
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This is also a great opportunity to connect with close friends.
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You can confide in them about your experiences, or if you're not ready, just talk about everyday things.
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Paying more attention to other small details around you will help you find more interesting aspects in life.
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How long has it been since you've had a comfortable, close conversation with your family members?
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Perhaps your busy work and personal life have made it difficult to share these little details.
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Take this opportunity to speak to them sincerely.
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Don't hesitate to express that you're tired and in need of emotional support.
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Sharing your experiences and feelings with trusted individuals helps you feel seen and supported, reminding you that you are not alone in this journey.
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Whether it's through a heartfelt conversation or seeking professional guidance, reaching out for support can provide invaluable comfort and encouragement.
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Letting go of the past is a necessary step towards healing and growth.
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It's about releasing the grip of painful memories and allowing yourself to move forward with renewed hope and optimism.
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Forgiveness, both for yourself and your former partner, is a powerful tool in this process.
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By releasing negative emotions, you free yourself from the sadness of the past and open your heart to new possibilities.
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That's really not easy.
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Consider this, great things await you ahead.
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If you dwell in sadness day and night, you're the one who suffers the most,
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keep the good memories, and release the things that shouldn't exist.
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Every relationship, even those that end, teaches you valuable lessons about yourself and what you want in the future.
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It's essential to reflect on these lessons and use them to inform your choices moving forward.
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Exploring new interests, hobbies, and experiences can help you expand your horizons and rediscover joy and positivity in life.
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As you prepare for future relationships, it's crucial to approach them with an open heart and mind.
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While the pain of a breakup may linger, it doesn't define your capacity for love and connection.
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There will be times when you think you don't deserve to be loved or think you can't open your heart to anyone.
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Love is limitless, but it must be at the right time.
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Don't miss the opportunity to love and be loved by others because of a temporary loss of confidence or feelings of discouragement.
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By taking the time to heal and grow, you ensure that you're ready to welcome new opportunities for love and happiness when the time is right.
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You may have lost a past love, but that doesn't mean you've lost the chance for love entirely.
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Love yourself and open your heart to precious people around you.
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You deserve to love and be loved.
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Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “What To Do After A Breakup?”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: emotions, feeling, healing, breakup, relationship. Deze video bevat 69 zinnen en 972 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:05. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 137 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
heal werkwoord/ˈhiːl/genezen, helen
emotion zelfstandig naamwoord/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/emotie
breakup zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/relatiebreuk
sadness zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈsædnəs/verdriet, droefenis
hobby zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈhɑ.bi/hobby, vrijetijdsbesteding
overload werkwoord/ˌəʊvəˈləʊd/overladen
overwhelm werkwoord/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/overweldigen, overmannen
rediscover werkwoordherontdekken
grip zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɡɹɪp/greep, grip
confide werkwoord/kənˈfaɪd/toevertrouwen
discouragement zelfstandig naamwoordontmoediging
heartbreak zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪk/hartzeer
limitless bijvoeglijk naamwoordgrenzeloos, onbegrensd
linger werkwoord/ˈlɪŋɡɚ/treuzelen, talmen
meditate werkwoord/ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/mediteren

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordBetekenis
go out werkwoordnaar buiten gaan
take over werkwoordovernemen

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telthas changed · Have you thought · has it been
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetbe loved
Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of dingshots, which can · one who suffers

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 14 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, you're, doesn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: positivity /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/, invaluable /ɪnˈvælju(ə)bl̩/, optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/, encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt], emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: overload /ˌəʊvəˈləʊd/, confide /kənˈfaɪd/, indulge /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/, indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: sadness /ˈsædnəs/, invaluable /ɪnˈvælju(ə)bl̩/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/, stamp /stæmp/
  • /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: grip /ˈɡɹɪp/, linger /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/, forgiveness /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/

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 heal, emotion, breakup.

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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