ฝึกพูดภาษาอังกฤษด้วยเทคนิค Shadowing จากวิดีโอ: Since or For? The Timeline Trick
กำลังสร้างบทเรียน...
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Lovely! You're chatting with someone new at a party.
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They ask, how long have you lived here?
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And you say, since three years.
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They nod politely... but they look a bit confused.
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Here's the trick. Picture a timeline.
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Since points to one moment on that line.
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For measures the whole stretch.
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Since Monday. Since last summer. Since I was ten.
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Each one is a single point in time.
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But for three years. For two weeks. For ages.
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See? Each one is a length, like a piece of string!
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Oh, and here's a bonus!
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Both usually go with the present perfect.
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I've lived here for three years. I've lived here since last summer.
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So next time, ask yourself one thing.
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Can I point at it on a calendar?
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Yes? Since. No? It's a length, so for.
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Now, how long have you been learning English?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Since or For? The Timeline Trick”. This video has 18 sentences and 143 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:04. The speaker talks at a steady 133 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 6 of its 18 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| trick noun | /ˈtɹɪk/ | Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| bonus noun | /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ | Something extra that is good; an added benefit. |
| string noun | /stɹɪŋ/ | A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together. |
| stretch verb | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | To lengthen by pulling. |
| calendar noun | /ˈkæl.ən.də/ | Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years. |
| timeline noun | /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ | A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future). |
| politely adverb | /pəˈlaɪtli/ | in a polite manner |
| measure noun | /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ | A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.) |
| chat verb | /ˈt͡ʃæt/ | To be engaged in informal conversation. |
| length noun | /leɪŋ(k)θ/ | The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object. |
| lovely adjective | /ˈlʌv.li/ | Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're chatting with someone new at a party.
- They ask, how long have you lived here?
- I've lived here for three years.
- I've lived here since last summer.
- Can I point at it on a calendar?
ไวยากรณ์ในวิดีโอนี้
โครงสร้างที่ผู้พูดใช้บ่อยที่สุด พร้อมคำพูดจริงจากวิดีโอ:
| โครงสร้าง | ในวิดีโอ |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — การกระทำที่เริ่มก่อนหน้านี้และยังดำเนินอยู่ | have you been learning |
| Present perfect have/has + กริยาช่อง 3 — เหตุการณ์ในอดีตที่ยังเกี่ยวข้องกับปัจจุบัน | have you lived · I've lived |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — สิ่งที่กำลังเกิดขึ้นตอนนี้หรือช่วงนี้ | You're chatting |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like trick, confused, bonus.
เทคนิค Shadowing คืออะไร?
Shadowing เป็นเทคนิคการเรียนรู้ภาษาที่ได้รับการรับรองทางวิทยาศาสตร์ พัฒนาขึ้นสำหรับการฝึกนักแปลมืออาชีพ วิธีการนี้เรียบง่ายแต่ทรงพลัง: คุณฟังเสียงภาษาอังกฤษจากเจ้าของภาษาและพูดตามทันที — เหมือนเงาที่ตามผู้พูดด้วยช่วงเวลาห่าง 1-2 วินาที การวิจัยแสดงว่าเทคนิคนี้ปรับปรุงความแม่นยำในการออกเสียง ทำนองเสียง จังหวะ การเชื่อมเสียง การฟังเข้าใจ และความคล่องแคล่วในการพูดได้อย่างมีนัยสำคัญ