Shadowing Practice: Why You Can't Stop Doomscrolling - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Let's play a quick game.
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Think back to the last time you opened your phone.
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Not to check something urgent, but just out of habit.
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Five minutes later, where were you?
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Were you still on that one app, or deep into a random video about something you didn't even care about?
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This is Doomscrolling.
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But the real question isn't "why we do it," it's What are we avoiding?
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And what would happen if we finally faced it?
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Today, we'll explore four common reasons behind doomscrolling through real -life scenarios and give you ways to take back control.
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Because once you know why you doomscroll, you might actually be able to stop.
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At the end, we'll ask you: Which one did you relate to most?
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As you watch, see which ones feel a little too familiar and what you might try instead.
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Reason 1: Procrastination.
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Just one quick scroll.
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Alice opens her phone to check the weather.
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But 20 minutes later, she's watching a video essay on medieval shipwrecks.
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Alice isn't even into history.
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She just doesn't want to open that assignment due in three hours.
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Sound familiar?
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When we procrastinate, our brains look for an easier alternative, and doomscrolling delivers instant distraction.
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No thinking required.
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Procrastination isn't laziness, It's usually anxiety, perfectionism, or fear in disguise.
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If this were you, What could you do differently?
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I'll try this instead.
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Write down the one thing you're avoiding.
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Break it into the smallest step possible.
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Set a 5 -minute timer.
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Just begin.
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Once you start, that heavy fog often lifts.
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And doing the thing usually feels so much better than avoiding it all day.
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a reason to Emotional overwhelm.
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Numb the noise.
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Jake gets home after a rough day.
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His group presentation bombed, his boss was passive -aggressive, and his ex just posted a happy anniversary photo with someone new.
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He doesn't want to think about any of it, so he pulls out his phone, and scrolls.
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Jake isn't unmotivated.
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He's in emotional overload.
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Doomscrolling gives him an escape, a temporary break from feelings he hasn't had space to process.
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But, unprocessed emotions don't disappear.
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They build up and come back stronger.
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Have you ever doom scrolled to avoid a feeling?
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you Try this instead ask yourself.
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What am I feeling right now?
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name it Fit with it.
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Then, do one small comfort action.
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Like walk.
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or cry or stretch or journal, or eat something warm.
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You don't need to fix the feeling, Just acknowledge it.
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Reason 3: Boredom.
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Anything but silence.
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Maya is waiting for the bus she pulls out her phone immediately.
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There's no urgent message.
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She's just… bored.
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"Modern life has conditioned us to fear boredom, Here's the truth: boredom is where creativity begins.
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When was the last time you were truly present?
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without a scream.
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Try this instead.
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Notice your surroundings, the wind, the sounds, the colors, Let your thoughts wander.
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Or start a low -stimulation hobby like doodling or baking, puzzles or crochet.
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Pro tip: switch from consuming to creating.
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You don't even need to be good, just present.
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When you create, you rewire your brain to engage with the world, not escape it.
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you Reason 4 Exhaustion.
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I just want to rest.
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Lucas crawls into bed after a long day.
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He opens TikTok just to relax.
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One video turns into five.
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then 50.
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It's 2 a .m and he's more tired than ever.
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We confuse Doomscrolling with rest, but it's not restful if you finish more exhausted than before.
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When was the last time you let your body fully rest, without digital stimulation?
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Ask yourself: What do I really need?
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Sleep?
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Silence.
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Comfort Thank you.
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Replace your scroll with a wind -down ritual.
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A hot shower, music, a book, or stretching.
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Keep your phone out of your bed.
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Give your brain time to truly recharge.
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Okay.
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mini quiz.
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Which reason did you relate to most?
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A Procrastination.
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B. Avoiding emotions.
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Z "Ordum." or D.
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Exhaustion Comment your letter below and what you'll try next time.
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You might help someone else realize they're not alone, And here's a small mission for you.
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Next time you catch yourself reaching for your phone without intention, Pause.
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Set a 5 minute timer.
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Do anything else.
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Then ask yourself: Do I still want to scroll?
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You don't have to give up your phone, but you can take back your power.
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Because once you understand why you scroll, you can start choosing how you respond.
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with intention not impulse.
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Oh Save this video as a reminder.
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Comment with your biggest trigger.
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Your insight might help someone else feel less alone, and maybe send this to a friend who scrolls through the night too.
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This video is part of our Digital Habit series, where we explore how tech reshapes our minds, and how to take back control.
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If you haven't seen the other episodes yet, Episode 1 is an attention span challenge.
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Episode 2 dives into what happens if you doomscroll every day.
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Episode 3 walks you through how to actually stop.
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If you've enjoyed this video so far and want to see more episodes, let us know in the comments.
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Your feedback helps us decide what to make next.
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And we have so many more ideas to explore together.
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Thank you.
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Thanks so much for watching and choosing reflection over autopilot.
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We're in this together.
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Thank you.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “Why You Can't Stop Doomscrolling”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: scroll, doomscrolling, Episode, avoiding, feeling. Deze video bevat 108 zinnen en 884 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 6:42. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 132 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. Slechts 80% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| scroll zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɹoʊl/ | boekrol, schriftrol |
| boredom zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ | verveling |
| timer zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtaɪmɚ/ | timer, eierwekker |
| stimulation zelfstandig naamwoord | /stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ | stimulatie |
| urgent bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ | dringend |
| emotion zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ | emotie |
| autopilot zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪlət/ | automatische piloot |
| crochet zelfstandig naamwoord | /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ | haakwerk |
| laziness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/ | luiheid |
| overload werkwoord | /ˌəʊvəˈləʊd/ | overladen |
| overwhelm werkwoord | /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/ | overweldigen, overmannen |
| perfectionism zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɚˈfɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/ | perfectionisme |
| procrastinate werkwoord | /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ | uitstellen, voor zich uitschuiven |
| recharge werkwoord | /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ | opladen |
| shipwreck zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ | scheepswrak, wrak |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| build up werkwoord | opstapelen |
| come back werkwoord | terugkomen |
| give up werkwoord | zich overgeven |
| write down werkwoord | opschrijven, neerschrijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- Five minutes later, where were you?
- Have you ever doom scrolled to avoid a feeling?
- What am I feeling right now?
- When was the last time you were truly present?
- Which reason did you relate to most?
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 21 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, isn't, doesn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: stimulation /stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/, perfectionism /pɚˈfɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/, reshape /ɹiːˈʃeɪ̯p/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: stimulation /stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/, autopilot /ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪlət/, perfectionism /pɚˈfɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/, procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: overload /ˌəʊvəˈləʊd/, recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/, confuse /kənˈfjuːz/, disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/, surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/, exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔst/
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 scroll, boredom, timer.
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.