Shadowing Practice: How Germans Define True Friendship - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
B1
Janusz, what is for you a real friend?
269 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Janusz, what is for you a real friend?
2
A real friend is someone who is just in my life there.
3
I talk with him, I tell him things,
4
we plan things, we take something together,
5
we deal together, we sometimes sometimes sometimes we can trust ourselves.
6
And that's a friend.
7
That's a nice word.
8
We want to know how people define friendship.
9
Let's go!
10
What is for you a real friend?
11
A person, on which you can leave and enjoy still.
12
I would also say that you have to say that you have to be very important.
13
that you're a person that's grundsätzlich totally as a person.
14
And a friendship can also be a crisis.
15
What is for you a real friend?
16
Oh, a real friend is someone with whom I can my real self show.
17
I can be honest and transparent and And I don't have any fear,
18
this person, my real personality,
19
and their weakness and strength to show.
20
A real friend?
21
Oh, there are a few of them.
22
But those who correspond for a long time with someone and who you feel like,
23
I can always say something like that.
24
What is for you a real friend?
25
Good question.
26
I have not found that.
27
It's not easy, right?
28
No. A real friend is for me someone, who I always trust.
29
If anything, regardless of what it is,
30
whether it's something beautiful or something,
31
I can call this friend and call it.
32
And he is for me there.
33
Someone who can't be held to you if it's not so good,
34
but also someone who can have a lot of fun in all life situations.
35
Egal if you go to eat or go to sport or in a club or on the street,
36
that you feel always well and and can spend time together.
37
A real friend is someone who can trust everything,
38
who can't judge you, who can't tell you his opinion.
39
Oh, that you can't take it personally,
40
because he's the best friend and he's not bad.
41
He gives a good feeling and a good feeling,
42
that he doesn't want anything to do.
43
He can laugh and he can spend time together.
44
A real friend is for me a person,
45
on which I can always count on my own.
46
And who is always for me and who is always for me.
47
And I also for the friend.
48
For me, a friend or a friend is someone,
49
regardless of what problem I have,
50
that I can also 20 times talk about it,
51
that I can always talk about it,
52
that I can always talk about it,
53
that I can be heuling in the arm,
54
in the arm and that you said.
55
So like us.
56
Aww.
57
And how many real friends have you?
58
Not so many.
59
Three, four, five.
60
Really good friends.
61
How many real friends have you?
62
If I count, say three friends, I would say three.
63
I would say that those are true friends.
64
More, but more, we don't need to do that.
65
How many friends have you here in Berlin?
66
Oh, a little.
67
I would say three.
68
But I don't have any more.
69
How many friends have you?
70
I think you said that the most of the time is seven, eight.
71
So I have my five girls, three girls.
72
And then I have some,
73
I have two or three times in my year.
74
And then there are two people.
75
Also not more than ten.
76
I would say even many people.
77
Because I go to different topics with different friends and friends and friends.
78
And then there are also many stations where you want to go.
79
So really enge friends would I say 10.
80
That's a lot.
81
And are those people from your childhood, from your school?
82
Yes, I think 3 girls,
83
since I'm 5, with whom I'm really happy,
84
then from studying a couple of friends and now from the age of baby.
85
So from every single episode.
86
How many friends have you?
87
Wow, it's hard to say.
88
But I have already had a birthday.
89
Everything is good.
90
I have been at home at home.
91
There were really many people there.
92
There were probably 40-50 guests there.
93
And that's all my really heart-people.
94
people, but really.
95
And there are people from wide,
96
from a lot of times,
97
a friend from Griechenland was completely surprised.
98
We were completely flipped.
99
I have many friends.
100
I'm really grateful for that and I'm very grateful for that.
101
To find new friends and to build a real connection is not always easy.
102
Especially if you learn a new language.
103
And maybe it's also so.
104
And for that, I can recommend you our Easy German Mitgliedschaft.
105
Because as Easy German Member,
106
you can access our Discord-Server,
107
where you can exchange people from the whole world.
108
And I always find it easy to get with other people in contact,
109
who have an interesting interest as me.
110
And that's also on our server because we have many different channels,
111
such as nature, sport, philosophy,
112
and you can search for the most of us,
113
who can use it to you with other Deutsch learning.
114
And we have also a place for living in Germany.
115
So if you live in Germany or plan to work here,
116
then it's also a great way to come with other people.
117
Try it just out.
118
All the info you find in the Info box or at easygerman.org.
119
What is the difference between a friend and a friend?
120
A friend would not tell you anything.
121
A friend would not tell you anything.
122
He would make things together,
123
he would go to the cinema or to the sport.
124
But he would not have a trust basis like with a real friend.
125
I think a friend is really always for one.
126
And a friend is someone who knows,
127
who is not so deep,
128
when you sit with them and talk about certain topics or talk about emotional issues,
129
that's not always so deep.
130
I like it because I like it because I'm not sure if I'm in a way,
131
but when I'm in a way,
132
something weird happened or something,
133
I know I immediately know that I can call him and I know that he knows me best.
134
And I think that with a friend,
135
it's not so that the one.. well,
136
he knows himself already, but he doesn't know that he's not in a deep connection.
137
I would say that you're with a friend on a more surface level.
138
That you might say that you're eating,
139
but it's not so deep-growing.
140
That you're really with friends,
141
friends and friends, really about everything, about every feeling.
142
And that would I personally with a friend's friend not make.
143
There is more everything positive.
144
And with friends and friends it's also negative.
145
Well, I'm expecting a friend more.
146
I have other expectations for a friendship.
147
And I myself am, I think,
148
more prepared for a friend to do.
149
I have time for him to take care of him.
150
And with a friend's friend,
151
I help myself too often.
152
But then it's not so important.
153
Or then it's not so important.
154
Or if it's a friend of mine bad,
155
I try to keep myself up.
156
And then it would be a friend of mine.
157
Maybe that's a good example.
158
Also, a friend of mine is a good friend.
159
I would say that.
160
And then it's also really nice.
161
And with friends you can do things like to go to IKEA or something.
162
You tell yourself that you have often difficulties in Germany to find a real friend.
163
That the Germans are a bit reserved.
164
Have you experienced something like that?
165
Yes, I notice that sometimes,
166
compared to my friend who is hollandish,
167
that the connection is a bit easier to build a connection,
168
when you're not German, because you're not German.
169
But if you have won a German friend,
170
then it's very, very true and very true.
171
But it's always a distance that you need as a German.
172
Many, who come to Germany,
173
say it's always difficult to find friends in Germany.
174
What do you think about that?
175
Or maybe they don't even know what to do?
176
Or maybe it's your experience?
177
I think that's the point,
178
if I start to start,
179
I think that the Germans,
180
if I can say it,
181
but they are from the mentality of the mentality,
182
not so communicative as people who are just more likely to act together and communicate.
183
And I think we Germans are a bit of a bit
184
of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit
185
And so it's sometimes difficult to overcome this firewall.
186
But if it's overwended, it matches it most well.
187
I think a big part is maybe the language barrier,
188
because I've lived in Lissabon and had to deal with German because I couldn't just Portuguese.
189
And so I was in the German bubbles and not Portuguese.
190
I think that when you try to get a few words to know a word,
191
or you say, let's talk to English, then it could work.
192
I can remember my first days in Germany.
193
It was really difficult.
194
Yeah, this so-called Kokosnuss against this physical culture.
195
Explain, I don't understand that.
196
Ah, the Kokosnuss has a hard skin and a sweet, a sweet inner.
197
And it lasts a little,
198
until you break through the hard skin.
199
And that's the Germans, right?
200
That's the Germans.
201
And the Americans, they have this white,
202
outside and a hard yellow in the middle.
203
The two really long to understand.
204
One is not better than the other.
205
You just need to know that the process is always a problem for me.
206
Many of the new coming to Germany say that it's hard to find friends in Germany.
207
What is that?
208
Well, I don't think so.
209
But maybe it's something that I do.
210
I'm a artist, I'm a dancer.
211
I've been working for a long theater and I've been working for a lot.
212
And I think, you always project the other's fault,
213
why something happens to me not.
214
Instead of looking at yourself and looking at myself,
215
how do I do it,
216
how do I do it,
217
how do I do it.
218
Of course, it can always be difficult in a new city.
219
But it has a change effect,
220
how I myself give myself.
221
And I never had a problem.
222
Have you any tips for people to find friends?
223
Just keep on going on and not so quickly give up.
224
I would say, as you said,
225
try to meet each other and be together.
226
And if it's inconvenient for someone,
227
you have to give at the beginning more than the other person.
228
I used to use Bumble Friends for friends and friends.
229
Dating apps are always good,
230
you don't have to always find romantic levels.
231
And try to jump in the cold water.
232
There are often events where Newys in the United States meet.
233
I would recommend it, if you think that.
234
But it's certainly not.
235
Yeah.
236
How do you get friends in Napoli?
237
What do you do in Napoli?
238
Do you buy a bottle of wine?
239
No, you don't have to do it.
240
Friendship is a form of love.
241
It comes or it doesn't.
242
It works or it doesn't.
243
That's for me, for example.
244
I come from Poland.
245
I've never found friends in my life.
246
They came with their life.
247
So it's like love.
248
Do you have any tips for friends to find?
249
Oh gosh.
250
Just to have people to speak and not to worry about it.
251
I am so, I am always very free,
252
I am always talking with everyone,
253
regardless of the Obtagsroman on the street,
254
but not to worry about it and everyone to speak.
255
Janusz, what is your tip to find a new friend?
256
I don't know that really,
257
because I have never been in my life for a friend.
258
They just gave me a little bit of a friend.
259
But I've heard a very nice tip,
260
namely, go to a sport.
261
Make a sport with other people,
262
go to a sport with them,
263
there will be something to do with them.
264
And don't worry about new people speaking.
265
Now we want to know what a real friend is.
266
Write it down in the comments.
267
See you next time.
268
Bye.
269
you
Download App
AI scoring for every sentence you speak
TRENDING
Popular
Context & Background
The video "How Germans Define True Friendship" engages a variety of speakers discussing their interpretations of friendship. The dialogue reveals deep-seated cultural values placed on trust, transparency, and the emotional support that friends offer. As each participant shares their perspective, we glimpse the embrace of qualities such as reliability, honesty, and joy in friendships. This variety showcases not only individual viewpoints but also collective concepts within German culture about meaningful relationships. Understanding these nuances can greatly enhance your comprehension of both conversational English and cultural references.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- A real friend is someone who... - This phrase sets the foundation for expressing qualities of a friend.
- I can trust... - Use this to describe reliability; a key trait in relationships.
- I feel comfortable with... - A phrase to convey ease and safety in sharing personal thoughts.
- We can enjoy together... - Highlight the joy and shared experiences in friendships.
- I can always count on... - This emphasizes dependability, essential in any friendship.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To improve your English pronunciation and conversational skills utilizing this video, follow this step-by-step shadowing guide:
- Watch the Video: First, watch the video without subtitles. Focus on the speakers’ pronunciation and intonation.
- Listen Actively: Play the video again, this time listening for individual phrases. Note how emotional tone and context influence their meanings.
- Use a Shadowing App: Utilize a shadowing app to replay sections of the video. Mimic the speakers' tones and rhythms closely, focusing on improving English pronunciation.
- Practice with Pauses: Repeat each phrase aloud after the speakers pause. This helps to internalize sentence structure and enhances your fluency.
- Record Yourself: Record your voice as you practice shadowing. Playback your recordings to identify areas for improvement.
- Engage with a Partner: Find a language partner and practice the key phrases in conversation. Discuss their meanings based on your understanding from the video.
By incorporating these strategies into your learning process, you can effectively improve your English speaking skills, while also deepening your understanding of social expressions related to friendship. Remember, consistent practice using tools like shadowspeak will enhance your confidence in conversational abilities.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
☕ Buy us a coffee
ShadowingEnglish remains 100% free thanks to your support. Server and AI costs are high — your coffee keeps us going! 🙏