تدريب Shadowing: From Basic to Fluent: Transform Your English Fluency with These 5 Elements - تعلم التحدث بالإنجليزية عبر الفيديو

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English conversations are made up of five simple elements.
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These elements will transform your English fluency.
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They are opinions, reasons, personal experiences, details, and examples.
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And in today's lesson, I'm going to teach you how to master each of the five elements.
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Are you ready?
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Well then, I'm teacher Tiffany.
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Let's jump right in.
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Element number one, opinions.
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Opinions are personal viewpoints, beliefs, or judgments about a topic that may not be universally agreed upon.
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So this is the part of a conversation where you share your idea, your thought, your opinion.
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But why is it so important to understand this first element?
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Here's the first reason.
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Expressing opinions helps you engage in meaningful discussions rather than just exchanging basic information.
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When you are trying to speak English fluently, you want to be able to give your thoughts, your ideas, or your opinions.
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The second reason why this first element is
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so important is sharing opinions allows you as the individual to express your personality and build deeper connections with others.
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This is a very important element.
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And finally, understanding how to respectfully state your opinion is essential for navigating disagreements in English speaking environments.
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So the first element of opinions is very, very important.
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So when do you use it?
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And then we're going to look at an example.
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When do you use this element?
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The first time is when you are asking or being asked directly for your thoughts on a topic.
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Someone might say, hey, what do you think about this?
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They are asking you to give your opinion.
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You can also use it when you are participating in discussions or debates.
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Remember, English fluency is about mastering the five elements.
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You can also use this element when you're evaluating options or making recommendations.
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So what does this actually look like in practice?
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Check out this example dialogue.
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These two individuals are having a conversation.
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Alex is the man's name and Jamie is the female's name.
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Alex starts the conversation off by saying, I think documentaries are much more interesting than action movies.
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I believe they give us a deeper understanding of the world and help us become more informed citizens.
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He started the conversation off by giving his opinion.
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But check out how Jamie responds.
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That's an interesting perspective, Alex.
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I can see why you'd value that educational aspect.
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However, in my opinion, action movies are more entertaining and provide a better escape from daily life.
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I feel that documentaries can sometimes be too slow and academic, especially after a long workday.
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Jamie was able to give her opinion very clearly and she acknowledged that she understood Alex's opinion.
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But the conversation continued.
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Alex then responds by saying, I appreciate your point about needing an escape, Jamie.
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We all need that sometimes.
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But I still maintain that documentaries offer more lasting value.
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I consider them to be intellectually stimulating in a way that stays with you longer than the temporary thrill of action sequences.
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Jamie responds, I see what you mean about lasting impact, Alex.
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That's fair.
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Still, I hold the view that good entertainment has its own kind of value.
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I'm convinced that well-made action movies can develop creativity and imagination,
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particularly when they explore thought provoking scenarios that make us question what's possible.
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These individuals only used the first element.
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Yes, you got it.
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Opinions.
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Excellent.
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They went back and forth in the conversation, giving their opinions.
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Element number one.
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Then we have element number two.
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Reasons.
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Reasons are explanations, justifications, or logic, supporting an opinion or decision.
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So you have an opinion, but you have to support it with information.
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So why is it so important to use this element?
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Here's the first reason why reasons are important.
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Providing reasons makes your speech more persuasive and helps others understand your perspective.
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Remember a conversation is about going back and forth in order for it to go back and forth in a good way.
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You need to make sure the person understands what you're saying.
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Second reason explaining your reasoning demonstrates critical thinking skills valued in English speaking,
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academic and professional settings.
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My friend, you are intelligent.
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And this element of English conversation helps you to show the other person how intelligent you are.
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The third reason is giving reasons creates more sophisticated and mature conversations beyond simple statements.
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So here's the question.
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When can you use this second element of English conversations?
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When can you use reasons?
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Here's the first time you can use it.
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After stating an opinion to support your viewpoint.
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We just heard the dialogue between Alex and Jamie where they gave their viewpoints, their opinions.
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In a conversation like that, you could add the second element, giving your reasons.
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You can also use it when you're explaining decisions or choices you've made.
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And finally, when trying to persuade someone, hey, you know this is the best dessert.
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Hey, you know this movie's really good.
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We should go watch it again.
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When you're trying to persuade someone, you can use the second element of English conversations, reasons.
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So check out this example dialogue.
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Let's say, for example, we have Sarah and Michael.
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Sarah starts off, She
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gave very good reasons for her opinion.
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Then we continue with Michael's response.
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I can definitely see the appeal of fresh local produce, Sarah.
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For me though, I tend to shop at supermarkets because they're more convenient for my busy schedule.
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I also choose them because they often have lower prices for everyday items, which helps me stick to my monthly budget.
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Again, Michael used the second element of English conversations.
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He gave reasons for his opinions.
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Sarah responds, budget concerns are important, Michael.
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I agree.
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Despite the sometimes higher costs, I shop at farmers markets because I can talk directly to the people who grow the food.
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I find value in this because I learn about how my food is produced
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and make more informed choices about what I eat.
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Again, if we were actually listening to this conversation in real time,
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in person, it would be hard to pick a side because they're both giving good reasons.
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Listen to Michael's final response.
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You know, having that direct connection to food producers sounds meaningful, Sarah.
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That's something supermarkets can't offer.
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Still, I shop at supermarkets because they have consistent quality standards and regulations.
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I appreciate this because it gives me confidence in food safety, especially with products that might not be available locally.
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Both sides.
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They both used the second element of English conversations.
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They both gave strong reasons.
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It's a powerful element.
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What about the third element?
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The third element is personal experience.
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You see, personal experiences are events, situations, or circumstances that you have personally lived through or witnessed.
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This third element is powerful.
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Again, helping you speak English fluently using the five elements of English conversations.
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Why is it so important though?
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The first reason why personal experiences is so important is sharing personal experiences makes conversations more authentic and relatable.
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You enjoy hearing about their personal experiences, about how they were affected, about how they learned from the situation.
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The second reason why it's so important is personal stories help illustrate complex ideas in concrete and memorable ways.
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Personal experiences are powerful.
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And finally, discussing your experiences improves narrative skills,
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which are highly valued in social and professional English contexts.
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Contacts we're talking about helping you speak English more fluently.
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So when can you use personal experiences?
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When can you use this third element of English conversation?
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So the first time you can use this element is to create connections by sharing relevant parts of your life
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Connect with people let them in tell them more about yourself
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The second time you can use it is to illustrate a point with a real life situation.
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When you're trying to kind of support your point by giving a real life situation.
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You can also use it when you want to give advice based on what you've learned firsthand.
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This is a powerful element.
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So let's see it actually in action.
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Imagine this situation between Lisa and Thomas.
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Lisa starts off by saying, When I visited Japan last year, I was amazed by the efficiency of their public transportation system.
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Trains arrived exactly on time, down to the minute.
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I've also lived in New York where the subway runs 24 hours, but isn't always reliable.
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She's giving her thoughts by telling us more about her personal experience.
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Now, how does Thomas respond?
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Thomas says, ah, Japan's punctuality is remarkable, isn't it?
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You know, I traveled there two years ago and was equally impressed.
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But what stood out to me was how polite everyone was, even in crowded Tokyo subway stations during rush hour.
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In contrast, I've spent time in rural areas where I had to rent a car because public transportation wasn't available at all.
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Now we have Thomas responding by also using the element of personal experience.
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So how will Lisa respond?
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Lisa says, that rural experience must have been quite different.
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While in Tokyo, I experienced an earthquake for the first time
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and I was impressed by how calmly everyone reacted and followed evacuation procedures.
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It was nothing like when I had to navigate New York during a major power outage where there was much more chaos.
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It's like they're transporting us back in time.
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It's like we're going with them and we're experiencing their life with them.
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This is the power of the third element of English conversations, personal experiences.
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And Thomas responds by saying, The cultural difference in emergency responses is fascinating, Lisa.
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That reminds me of when I participated in a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, where I learned about the importance of mindfulness and being present.
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I've applied those principles when working as a tour guide in my hometown,
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which helped me notice details I previously overlooked.
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Lisa and Thomas just used the third element of English conversation.
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During this conversation, they weaved in all of their personal experiences.
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This is why it's so important to understand the five elements of English conversation.
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So what about the fourth element?
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The fourth element is detail.
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Details, specific information, facts, descriptions,
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or characteristics that provide clarity and depth.
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This fourth element is very important.
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Why is it so important?
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Here's the first reason.
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including details makes your communication clearer and prevents misunderstandings.
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The second reason why it's so important is detailed speech demonstrates a rich vocabulary and advanced language proficiency.
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You're able to give enough information to help the person listening to you understand.
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And the third reason is providing specific details makes your stories and explanations more engaging and memorable.
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This element of English conversations is very important.
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So when can you use this?
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You can use it when describing people, places, or things.
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Let's say for example someone says hey, can you describe teacher Tiffany?
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You can say ah teacher Tiffany She teaches us English.
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She's very passionate.
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I am.
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She's very happy I am and she loves to help us speak English fluently.
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I do you can also say oh she's wearing a
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Turquoise blue shirt that says let's jump right in and you can describe describe my personality my hair my smile
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this is what you can do using this element.
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Alright?
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The second time, when giving instructions or directions, you can use this element.
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And finally, when clarifying information that might, that might be misunderstood.
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So what does this look like, this element being used in a real conversation?
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Here we go.
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Imagine a conversation between two people, Emma and Noah.
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Emma starts off, the apartment we're looking at has two bedrooms with large windows facing east that let in beautiful morning light.
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The kitchen is newly renovated with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an island with seating for four people.
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Emma, Emma, listen, if Emma was in my class, she would have gotten an A.
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Why?
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Because she gave so many details.
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But in this conversation, we also have to hear how Noah responded.
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Noah responds, those east-facing windows sound perfect for morning coffee.
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What about the bathroom?
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I noticed it has a walk-in shower with glass doors and marble tiles.
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The living room is spacious with hardwood floors and a built-in bookcase along the north wall.
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Noah!
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Yes!
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Noah is utilizing the fourth element, giving lots of details as he describes the bathroom and the living room.
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Then we have Emma's response.
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Emma says, yes, the bathroom is quite luxurious.
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Did you also see the master bedroom?
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Features a walk-in closet with custom shelving and a ceiling fan with a remote control.
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The second bathroom is currently set up as a home office with high-speed internet connections and soundproofing panels.
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What are they doing?
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In this conversation, they're using the fourth element of English conversations.
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They're giving details.
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They're helping us even see and imagine what the apartment looks like.
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And finally, Noah responds, the home office setup would be perfect for our remote work needs.
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I was also impressed with the building amenities.
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Have you checked out the rooftop garden with raised beds for growing vegetables.
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The neighborhood location is convenient too with three coffee shops within walking distance and a year round farmer's market.
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This is the perfect example dialogue to understand how to utilize the fourth element.
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Details.
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Makes sense, right?
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Now we have to jump into the fifth element.
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The fifth element is examples,
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specific instances, illustrations, or cases that demonstrate or clarify a point.
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Now, why is this element so important?
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Here's the first reason why it's important to understand the element.
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Number five of examples.
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Using examples helps clarify abstract concepts and makes them easier to understand.
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It also helps you to demonstrate your ability to apply general principles to specific situations.
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And finally, this element is important because it helps you provide relevant examples,
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which show your knowledge depth and makes your speech more convincing.
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Examples are powerful.
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So when can you use this element?
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You can use this element to support general statements with specific instances.
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You can also use it when you're comparing different situations.
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And finally, When you're demonstrating patterns or trends, you can use this fifth element of English conversations by giving examples.
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So what would an example dialogue look like?
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Here we go.
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Between David and Sophia, David starts off, many animals use camouflage for protection in the wild.
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For instance, chameleons change color to blend with their surroundings and avoid predators.
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Another example is the leaf insect, which looks exactly like a leaf with body parts that resemble leaf veins and edges.
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What is happening?
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David is giving examples and we're following along as we listen and read the conversation.
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Then Sophia responds, those animal adaptations are fascinating, David.
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You know, in the business world, we see similar adaptive strategies.
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Some companies offer great work-life balance.
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For example, Google provides on-site childcare and flexible hours for parents.
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Another example is Patagonia, which encourages employees to take time off for outdoor activities.
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They are giving examples in this conversation.
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So David now is going to respond to Sophia.
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The Patagonia example reminds me of how nature and business can both develop specialized solutions.
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Certain plants have adapted to extreme environments, such as the barrel cactus,
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which stores water in its thick stem to survive desert conditions.
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Another fascinating example is the Venus flytrap, which catches insects to supplement its nutrition in poor soil.
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Notice how they're not just giving examples, they're acknowledging the person before them, right?
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They're acknowledging what the person said and then they're adding their examples.
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So how does Sophia respond?
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Sophia now says, that's a perfect parallel to environmental adaptation in architecture, David.
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There are excellent examples of sustainable buildings like the Edge in Amsterdam, which uses solar panels and rainwater collection.
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Another impressive example is the Bullitt Center in Seattle, which is designed to be net zero energy and process water,
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much like those specialized plants you mentioned.
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what happened?
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They used element number five.
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They gave examples.
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These five elements of English conversation are powerful.
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I hope you enjoyed this lesson.
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And if you want to continue studying with me and mastering these five elements, you can join our family,
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our English family, by going to speakenglishwithtiffany.com forward slash S E L N.
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Once again, speakenglishwithtiffany.com forward slash S E L N.
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Each month, there is a new topic where I teach you
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and students around the world how to finally utilize the five elements and speak English fluently like a native English speaker.
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I'll talk to you in the next lesson.
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You're still there.
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You know what time it is.
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It's story time.
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I said it's story time.
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All right.
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So I've mentioned this story before and it's a short one,
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but it really makes me laugh and smile whenever I think about this situation.
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So this happened maybe about two years ago.
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My sister, maybe a year and a half, maybe.
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So my sister and brother-in-law purchased a dog.
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His name is Baron.
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Cute, cute.
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And he knows me very well because I've been around since he was a baby.
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So he's very familiar with everyone in our family.
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So my sister and brother-in-law were going to be going out of town.
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And so they said, hey, Tiff, can you watch Baron for the afternoon?
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I said, sure, no problem.
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Now I live in an apartment and the apartment does allow animals.
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So I was like, ah, it's okay.
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It's no problem.
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I'll keep him for one afternoon and one night.
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So I go pick him up from their house.
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Again, he knows me.
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So he's excited.
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He sits in the car.
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He's excited.
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And we get to my apartment and he's been here before, but he was just kind of walking around and stuff and he was fine.
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Now that same afternoon, I also had an event to go to.
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So I brought him home, spent maybe about, excuse me, maybe about an hour or so with him.
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And then I started getting ready for the event.
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I had to get some water.
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So I am putting my clothes on and everything.
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He's just kind of watching me and I'm about to go to head out
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and you know you know how dogs look at you like
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they don't want you to go ever he didn't bark he just kind of looked at me longingly
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and I was like hey man you know I'll be back in about three hours
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so enjoy yourself here so I walk I close my apartment door lock the door
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and I see my neighbor
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so I walk over to where my neighbor is standing by his door
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and we're talking for maybe about five or ten minutes I hadn't seen them in a while.
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And all of a sudden we heard this loud screaming and crying.
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And it sounded like a child, like maybe two or three year old, but it sounded like maybe they were getting in trouble.
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They were getting a spanking.
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Not that they were in any danger, but they were just crying.
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And so my neighbor and I were talking and I said, man, whose child is that?
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That child is not happy at all.
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but we continued to talk, but the screaming and crying didn't end.
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So we both paused and I listened.
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I said, where is it coming from?
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Now, my apartment was behind me and I noticed that the sound was coming from behind me.
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So I said, hold on one second to my neighbor.
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And I kind of stepped closer to my apartment and the sound got louder.
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And I stepped closer to my apartment again and the sound got even louder.
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I said, Oh my goodness.
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What I thought was a crying child was actually the dog.
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He was like, that's the dog.
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I was like, what in the world?
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So I quickly opened my door because it was very loud.
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So it was disturbing everyone.
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So I opened my door and as soon as I opened my door, the dog is at the door screaming.
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And then he looks at me and stops.
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And it's like he's smiling at me
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and I said you have got to be kidding me you've
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been here crying like a child needless to say I did
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not make it to the event I did bust out laughing though
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because how does a dog sound I mean literally we both my neighbor
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and I both thought it was a child crying needless to say
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that was the last time the dog stayed here I said uh-uh I can't have my neighbors upset
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because the dog is loud I can't have you crying whenever I have to run to the store
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or go to an event.
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So I just visit him at their house.
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Um, and yeah, that is the story of a dog that sounded like a human.
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I'll talk to you in the next lesson.

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