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Hello everyone.
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Welcome to this A2 English Listening Practice video.
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Today we are going to talk about time.
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Let's get started.
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Time is a concept that everyone experiences, yet it remains one of the most mysterious aspects of our lives.
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It flows like an endless river, moving forward without ever stopping, shaping both our personal lives and the course of history.
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We organize time into minutes, hours, days, and years, using clocks and calendars to keep track of its passage.
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From the moment we wake up in the morning to when we go to sleep at night, time dictates our routines and schedules.
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Without time, our lives would lack structure and become unpredictable.
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For many, time can be both a friend and a foe.
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There are moments when time seems to fly, especially when we are enjoying ourselves or deeply engaged in something we love.
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In contrast, when we are waiting for something or feeling bored, time seems to slow to a crawl.
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This perception of time can vary greatly, depending on our mood, surroundings, and personal experiences.
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For instance, a child eagerly waiting for a holiday feels the days stretch on endlessly,
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while an adult with a busy schedule might feel like the week has passed in the blink of an eye.
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Time also has a profound impact on our emotions.
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reflecting on the past can bring a sense of nostalgia or regret, while thinking about the future can spark excitement or anxiety.
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These feelings shape our experiences, reminding us of how time connects different moments and allows us to learn from past experiences.
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As we age, our understanding of time evolves.
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Children learn about concepts like yesterday, today, and tomorrow, while adults often find themselves wondering where the years have gone.
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This growing awareness makes time feel more precious, a limited resource to be cherished.
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Historically, time has been a crucial factor in shaping civilizations.
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Every event occurs in a sequence, each building on the past, leading us to the present, and pointing us toward the future.
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The past, with its lessons and stories, teaches us about resilience and progress.
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The future, full of unknowns, encourages us to prepare dream and strive for better lives.
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Time not only links people, but also cultures and generations, creating a shared experience that spans across centuries.
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Understanding time, with its elusive nature can help us live more meaningfully.
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By recognizing that each moment is fleeting, we can learn to appreciate the present and make the most of every experience.
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Whether we are spending time with loved ones, working towards our goals, or simply enjoying a quiet moment,
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an awareness of time's flow encourages us to be mindful.
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In a way, time is both a measurement and a guide, shaping our lives, decisions, and aspirations.
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In conclusion, time is not merely a system of measurement.
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It is a fundamental part of our journey.
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It influences everything we do, from our daily routines to our long-term ambitions.
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Time connects us all, reminding us of the past, grounding us in the present, and inspiring us to look toward the future.
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By finding balance and meaning in the flow of time, we learn to cherish each moment, seeing it as a precious part of our shared human experience.
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Now, I'm going to ask you two questions about today's article.
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Write your answers in a comment down below.
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1. Why can time be both a friend and a foe?
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2. How does understanding time help us live more meaningful lives?
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Okay, that's all for today's lesson.
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Keep practicing your English and I'll see you next time.

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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Este vídeo tiene 42 frases y 599 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 4:20. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 138 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. Solo el 81 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

15 palabras menos comunes del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:

  • lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (sustantivo) — lección. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
  • encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ (verbo) — alentar, arengar. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
  • connect /kəˈnɛkt/ (verbo) — conectar, empalmar. To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
  • remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ (verbo) — (hacer) recordar/arrecordar, hacer acordar/arrecordar (se de). To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
  • routine /ɹuˈtin/ (sustantivo) — rutina. A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
  • measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ (sustantivo) — medida, medición. The act of measuring.
  • cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/ (verbo) — conservar, abrigar. To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
  • occur /əˈkɜː/ (verbo) — ocurrir. To happen or take place.
  • contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ (sustantivo) — contraste. The degree of this difference.
  • anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/ (sustantivo) — zozobra, ansiedad. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
  • deeply /ˈdi(ː)pli/ (adverbio) — a fondo. To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
  • mood /muːd/ (sustantivo) — humor m ánimo, estado de ánimo. A mental or emotional state, composure.
  • clock /klɑk/ (sustantivo) — cuentakilómetros. A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
  • aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ (sustantivo) — aspecto. Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
  • conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ (sustantivo) — conclusión, neta. The end, finish, close or last part of something.

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

  • build on /bɪldɑn/ (verbo) — construir / edificar sobre, aprovechar. To add additional elements or components to (a framework, a concept, a device, etc.) in order to extend it.
  • move forward (verbo) — ir adelante, adelantar. To cause to make progress.
  • talk about (verbo) — hablar de, hablar sobre. Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
  • think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verbo) — pensar en, ocurrírsele. To ponder.

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/, mysterious /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/, historically /hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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 lesson, encourage, connect.

Gramática en este vídeo

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

EstructuraEn el vídeo
Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahorahas passed · have gone · has been
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos díasare enjoying · are waiting · is fleeting
Futuro con “going to” be going to + verbo — un plan o algo que se ve venirare going to talk · I'm going to ask

¿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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