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Hi, everyone.
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Welcome to the 5 -Minute English Podcast, where we help you practice real English through short, everyday conversations.
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I'm Jessica, and today I'm here with my lovely co -host, Lisa.
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Hey, guys.
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Thanks for joining us again.
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So, Jessica, what's today's topic?
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Today, we're talking about something every student can relate to, how to organize your study time.
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Whether you're learning English, studying at school, or preparing for exams, having a good study plan really makes a difference.
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That's so true.
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I remember when I was in high school, I used to wait until the very last minute before an exam.
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I'd stay up all night, drink too much coffee, and try to memorize everything in one go.
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It was exhausting, and it never really worked.
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I know that feeling.
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I used to think I could just study hard for one night and be fine.
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But the truth is, it doesn't help you remember much.
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Now I realize that organizing your study time is just as important as studying itself.
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Totally agree.
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So how do you organize your study time these days?
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Do you follow a specific plan or routine?
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I do, actually.
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I like to plan my study week every Sunday evening.
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I take about 15 minutes to look at everything I need to do for the week—assignments,
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readings, projects—and then I divide them into smaller tasks.
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For example, if I have to read a long article, I split it into two or three days instead of doing it all at once.
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That's smart.
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I do something similar, too.
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I keep a weekly planner, and every day I write down what subjects I'll study and for how long.
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I usually study in the evening because I'm more focused then.
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But I try not to study too late, otherwise I get sleepy and forget what I've learned.
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Yeah, studying when you're tired never helps.
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I usually study in the morning when my mind is fresh.
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I set a timer for 25 minutes.
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That's called the Pomodoro technique.
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And during that time, I focus completely.
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Then I take a short five -minute break to stretch or get some water.
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After four sessions, I take a longer break, maybe 30 minutes, to rest my eyes or go for a short walk.
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I've heard about that method.
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I think it's great for people who get distracted easily.
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For me, I prefer slightly longer sessions, about 45 minutes, and then I take a 10 -minute break.
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During my break, I like to listen to music or scroll through my phone, but I make sure not to lose track of time.
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That's a good point.
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Breaks are important, but they can easily become too long.
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I also try to keep my phone away when I study.
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I put it on silent mode or leave it in another room.
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Otherwise, I'll keep checking messages or social media.
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Same here.
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I used to tell myself, oh, I'll just check one message.
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And then suddenly, 20 minutes are gone.
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Now, I use an app that blocks social media while I'm studying.
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It really helps me stay focused.
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Nice.
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Another thing that helps me is setting clear goals for each study session.
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for example instead of saying i'll study english tonight i say i'll review 20 new words
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and write five sentences using them
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when i have a specific goal i can see my progress
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and that makes me feel good yes i do
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that too i think
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when you know exactly what you want to achieve you become more motivated i also like to reward myself
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when i finish my study plan maybe i'll watch one episode of my favorite show
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or have some chocolate it's like giving myself a little pat on the back
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that's a great idea rewarding yourself helps keep studying positive
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and i think the biggest lesson i've learned is
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that being consistent is better than studying for long hours just once even
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if If you study for only 30 minutes a day, it's more effective than cramming everything in one night.
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I couldn't agree more.
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Studying is like exercising, ain't you?
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You get better if you do it regularly.
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Also, it's important to listen to your body.
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If you're really tired, maybe it's better to rest and start again later.
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Forcing yourself when you're exhausted doesn't help you learn faster. So true.
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Everyone learns differently and it's okay to try different methods until you find what works best for you.
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Some people like studying in the morning, others at night.
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The key is to have a plan and follow it as best as you can.
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Exactly.
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So, to all our listeners, next time you sit down to study, take a few minutes to plan your time,
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use a timer, write down small goals, take breaks, And remember to reward yourself.
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It really makes a difference.
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Well said, Lisa.
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And that's all for today's episode of the 5 -Minute English Podcast.
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We hope our tips help you stay organized and make your study sessions more effective.
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Don't forget to follow our podcast for more short English conversations and useful topics every week.
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See you next time.

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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación se basa en el vídeo “[B1] How You Organize Your Study Time”. Las palabras que más se repiten: study, studying, break, english, session. Este vídeo tiene 82 frases y 856 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 5:50. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 147 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. El 83 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
organize verbo/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/organizar
reward sustantivo/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/recompensa
podcast sustantivo/ˈpɑdˌkæst/podcast, pódcast
topic sustantivo/ˈtɑpɪk/tema, tópico
exhaust verbo/ɪɡˈzɔst/agotar
timer sustantivo/ˈtaɪmɚ/temporizador
consistent adjetivo/kənˈsɪs.tənt/consistente
everyday adjetivo/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/de diario, cuotidiano
lesson sustantivo/ˈlɛs.ən/lección
technique sustantivo/tɛkˈniːk/técnica
silent adjetivo/ˈsaɪ̯lənt/silencioso, callar
routine sustantivo/ɹuˈtin/rutina
stretch verbo/stɹɛt͡ʃ/estirar
examination sustantivo/ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/examen, examinación
relate verbo/ɹɪˈleɪt/relatar

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraSignificado
write down verboapuntar, anotar
stay up verboquedarse despierto, empalmar

Frases que vale la pena repetir

Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:

  • Do you follow a specific plan or routine?
  • I've heard about that method.
  • Otherwise, I'll keep checking messages or social media.
  • Studying is like exercising, ain't you?
  • Also, it's important to listen to your body.

Gramática en este vídeo

Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:

EstructuraEn el vídeo
“Used to” used to + verbo — un hábito o estado pasado que ya no es ciertoused to think · used to tell
Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahoraI've learned · I've heard
Comparativos -er than / more … than — comparar dos cosasbetter than · more effective than
Verbo + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbos seguidos de la forma en -ingkeep checking · keep studying

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 24 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'll, I'm, you're. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, differently /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/, scroll /skɹoʊl/, sleepy /ˈsliːpi/
  • /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/, divide /dɪˈvaɪd/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
  • /z/ — sonora, no /s/: organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔst/, exam /ɪɡˈzæm/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, memorize /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

  1. Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
  2. Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
  3. Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como organize, reward, podcast.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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