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Topic, Building Confidence.
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Level B1.
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Have you ever felt unsure of yourself and wished you had more confidence?
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Confidence is something many people struggle with, but it's important to remember that it's a skill you can build over time.
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No one is born with endless confidence, even the most self-assured people had to work on it.
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So, how can we start building our confidence?
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One of the first steps is to understand that confidence comes from action.
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Taking small steps outside of your comfort zone can gradually increase your belief in yourself.
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For example, if you're nervous about public speaking, you don't have to jump right into giving a big speech.
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Start by speaking up in small group settings or practicing with a friend.
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Each time you succeed in a small challenge, your confidence grows.
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Another key to building confidence is self-awareness.
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Take some time to recognize your strengths and talents.
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What are you naturally good at?
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It could be anything from problem-solving to artistic skills.
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By focusing on these strengths, you remind yourself of your capabilities.
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Writing down your achievements, even small ones, can help reinforce a positive self-image.
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It's also helpful to set realistic goals.
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When you set achievable goals and reach them, it boosts your confidence.
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Let's say you want to improve your physical fitness.
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Instead of aiming for an extreme goal right away, you can start by exercising for 20 minutes a day.
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As you meet each goal, you'll notice your confidence increasing, not just in that area, but in other parts of your life too.
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Surrounding yourself with supportive people is another crucial factor.
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The environment you're in can either lift you up or bring you down.
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Positive relationships with people who encourage and believe in you can make a significant difference in how you see yourself.
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When others believe in you, it's easier to believe in yourself.
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Confidence also requires self-compassion.
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Everyone makes mistakes, and it's part of learning and growing.
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The next time you make a mistake, try to be gentle with yourself.
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Instead of thinking, I'm not good enough, try to tell yourself, I'm learning and I'll improve.
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This shift in mindset will help you stay motivated rather than discouraged.
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Finally, practice positive thinking.
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How you talk to yourself matters.
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If you constantly think, I can't do this, or I'm not good enough, you'll start to believe it.
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Instead, try to challenge these negative thoughts by replacing them with more empowering ones, like I'm capable, or I'm making progress.
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Over time, this change in thinking will naturally lead to more confidence.
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To sum it up, confidence isn't something you gain overnight, but by taking consistent steps like setting achievable goals,
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recognizing your strengths, surrounding yourself with positive people, and practicing self-compassion, you can build your confidence over time.
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It's a journey, but every small step you take brings you closer to being the confident person you want to be.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “Building Confidence”. Las palabras que más se repiten: confidence, goal, self, positive, step. Este vídeo tiene 39 frases y 492 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 3:18. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 149 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. El 85 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
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| achievable adjetivo | /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ | lograble |
| surround verbo | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | envolver, cercar |
| compassion sustantivo | /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ | compasión |
| empower verbo | /ɪmˈpaʊ.ə/ | apoderar, dar permiso |
| discourage verbo | /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ | descorazonar, acobardar |
| motivate verbo | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motivar |
| reinforce verbo | /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ | reforzar, socalzar |
| mindset sustantivo | /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ | mentalidad, actitud |
| supportive adjetivo | /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ | alentador, de apoyo |
| assure verbo | /əˈʃʊɹ/ | asegurar, afianzar |
| realistic adjetivo | /ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/ | realista, realístico |
| gentle adjetivo | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | gentil, apacible |
| artistic adjetivo | /ɑɹˈtɪs.tɪk/ | artístico |
| endless adjetivo | /ˈɛndlɪs/ | sin fin |
| overnight adverbio | /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ | de un día para otro, de la noche a la mañana |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| write down verbo | apuntar, anotar |
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicción | you'll notice · I'll improve · will help |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos días | I'm learning · I'm making |
| Obligación: must / have to / need to decir que algo es necesario | had to work · have to jump |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 13 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, you'll, you're. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/, assure /əˈʃʊɹ/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/, capability /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, supportive /səˈpɔɹtɪv/, overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/
- /dʒ/ — no es la “y” ni la “ch”: discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/, gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/, gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como achievable, surround, compassion.
¿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.