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Hello, everyone.
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Today I want to talk about something simple but special.
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It is something that makes my life better and helps me feel happy in many small ways.
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I want to talk about why I like talking to strangers.
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A stranger is a person I do not know.
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It can be someone I meet on the street, someone sitting next to me on the bus, someone walking in the park, or someone buying something in the shop.
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Many people do not talk to strangers because they feel shy or afraid.
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This feeling is okay, and it is important to be careful.
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But for me, when I talk to strangers in safe places and in short conversations, I feel something good.
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I feel like I am part of the world, and I feel less alone.
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I think talking to strangers is not something big, but it gives me small joys every day.
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It helps me learn more about people,
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and it helps me learn more about myself I still remember the first time I talked to a stranger,
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just for fun I was waiting for the bus, and there was an old man standing next to me He looked at the sky and said,
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it might rain today I smiled and said,
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yes, I forgot my umbrella We started to talk about the weather, but then we also talked about the city, about the shops nearby,
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and about the good coffee shop on the next street He
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told me he goes there every morning He said it is a small place,
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but the people there are kind I thanked him for the idea The bus came,
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and we got on the bus together We did not sit next to each other, and we did not talk again but I felt happy.
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That short talk gave me something nice to remember.
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It was just a few minutes, but it changed my day.
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I felt warm inside, like I was not invisible.
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Since that day, I try to talk to strangers more often.
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Not every day, but when I feel ready and safe, I try to say hello or ask a small question.
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Sometimes I ask about the bus time.
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Sometimes I say something like, That cake looks good.
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Is it sweet?
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Or, Your dog is very cute.
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What is its name?
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These are small things, but they open the door to a small talk.
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Sometimes people smile and answer.
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Sometimes they're busy or shy and they say nothing That is okay too But when they talk,
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something nice happens We share time and we share kindness Another time,
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I met a woman in the park She was sitting alone
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on a bench I sat on the other side of the bench After some minutes,
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she looked at the flowers and said These flowers are very beautiful today I said Yes,
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I like the red ones the most She smiled
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And we started to talk She told me She comes to
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the park every morning She said she likes the quiet time
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And the fresh air She also said her husband died one year ago
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And now she feels sad sometimes but the park helps her feel better i listened
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and i told her i understand we talked about life about time
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and about small things i did not know this woman before
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and i did not see her again after that day
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but the conversation stayed in my heart she was not my friend but we shared something kind and warm.
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It made me think that many people around us want to talk.
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Many people have stories.
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Many people feel lonely and want someone to listen.
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We do not need to know each other for a long time to talk.
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Sometimes even one talk is enough.
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I also like talking to strangers because it helps me practice English.
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I am still learning English, and I want to speak more.
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Sometimes I feel afraid to speak.
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I think my English is not good.
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I think I will make mistakes.
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But when I talk to a stranger in English, I try my best.
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I speak slowly.
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I use simple words.
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I listen carefully.
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Many people help me.
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They speak slowly, too, or they use easier words.
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They smile and say, You're doing well.
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This gives me hope.
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I feel stronger and more confident.
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Every time I speak, I learn something new Sometimes I learn a new word Sometimes
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I learn how to ask something in a better way Sometimes
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I learn how people really talk in real life Books are good, but real people are better One time,
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I met a tourist in the supermarket She asked me where the rice was I showed her the right shelf,
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and then we talked about cooking She told me she loves
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to make rice with vegetables I said I like to cook soup We laughed
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and talked more She asked me about the city,
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and I gave her some ideas We talked for 15 minutes At the end,
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she said, thank you, your English is very good That made me
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so happy I felt proud I helped someone
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and I also learned something Talking to strangers is not only
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good for practice It is also good for the heart Sometimes I have a bad day I feel sad,
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tired, or lonely Then I go outside
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and I see many people Everyone is busy Everyone is walking fast I feel small
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But then I say hello to someone
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and they say hello back Maybe we talk about the weather Maybe we talk about coffee
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Or maybe we talk about nothing special But still,
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I feel better I feel like I am part of the world again I feel like I am not alone
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That is a big thing A small talk can make a big change inside Of course,
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I am always careful I do not talk to strangers at
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night I do not go to quiet places I do not give my phone number,
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my address, or my personal things I always talk in public places,
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in the morning or afternoon I listen to my heart If I feel bad or afraid, I stop the talk.
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Safety is very important.
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We must be kind, but we must also be safe.
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Most people are good, but it is always good to be careful.
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Sometimes, the person I talk to becomes a friend.
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We meet again.
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We talk again.
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Sometimes, we drink tea or go for a walk.
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But sometimes, we only talk once
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That is okay The talk is still a good memory I have many small memories like
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that A boy who helped me carry my bag
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and told me jokes A woman in a bookshop who gave
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me the name of a good book A man in the
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market who told me how to cook fish in a new way These people were strangers,
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but now they are in my memory And my heart is more full because of them When I talk to strangers,
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I feel more open I feel more alive I feel like I can give
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and receive kindness I see the world in a better way I see
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that many people are kind I see
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that I am not the only one who wants to talk I think the world becomes softer
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when we talk to each other There is so much noise in the world, but a small talk can be like music It can bring
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peace It can bring light It can bring a smile And sometimes,
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that smile is all we need So now, when I go outside, I try to look around I try to see people,
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not just things I try to listen.
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I try to smile.
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I try to speak.
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I say, good morning.
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I say, that bag is very nice.
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I say, do you know what time the bus comes?
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And sometimes the other person answers.
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We talk.
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We laugh.
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We share.
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We feel better.
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We feel human.
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And I think that is a beautiful thing.
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I hope you try it too.
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Start small.
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Say hello.
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Give a smile.
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Ask a question.
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You do not need to talk for a long time You
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do not need to be perfect Just be kind Just be real Talking to strangers is not always easy
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But it is always worth it You will feel better You
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will learn more You will see the world with new eyes
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And maybe you will make someone else's day better too So let's keep talking Let's keep smiling.
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Let's keep giving small light to the world.
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One talk, one moment, one heart at a time.
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Thank you very much for listening to my story.
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I am happy to share it with you.
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I hope it helps you feel brave, feel open, and feel ready to speak more in English and in life.
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See you again soon.
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Goodbye.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A2 is gebaseerd op de video “Why I Like Talking to Strangers?”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: stranger, speak, learn, talked, smile. Deze video bevat 139 zinnen en 1496 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 11:12. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 134 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 88% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| stranger zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | vreemde, vreemdeling |
| flower zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | bloem |
| bench zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɛnt͡ʃ/ | bank, zitbank |
| lonely bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈloʊnli/ | eenzaam, alleen |
| kindness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | vriendelijkheid, aardigheid |
| carefully bijwoord | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | voorzichtig |
| brave bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /bɹeɪv/ | moedig |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | tot ziens, tot weerziens |
| soup zelfstandig naamwoord | /sup/ | soep |
| invisible bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ | onzichtbaar |
| shelf zelfstandig naamwoord | /ʃɛlf/ | schap, rek |
| vegetable zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | groente, gewas |
| umbrella zelfstandig naamwoord | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | paraplu, regenscherm |
| supermarket zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ | supermarkt |
| bookshop zelfstandig naamwoord | boekwinkel, boekenwinkel |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig was | was waiting · was sitting |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | keep talking · keep giving |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | will make · will feel · will learn |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | am still learning · You're doing · is walking |
Uitspraak om op te letten
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
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 stranger, flower, bench.
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