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Recording 5b So, you have graduated from university and decided to continue studying towards a master's or PhD.
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At some stage during the next few years,
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you will need to consider your thesis.
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One of the greatest difficulties faced by postgraduate students is choosing a topic to base their dissertation on.
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writing a thesis can be very daunting but the task is much more straightforward
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if the topic you select is appropriate for you
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so what can you do to solve this problem well there
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are several things to keep in mind firstly you need to do your research
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so
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that you are very familiar with all the current literature on top of this you also need to be sure
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that you have a broad knowledge of your area of specialization.
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If you do this, it will help you with the next important point in choosing a good subject for your research,
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which is to ascertain what is relevant in your research area.
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This will be crucial in helping you to narrow your choices down.
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From the very beginning, it really is vital to set clear limits
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and to have a very fixed plan in terms of the scope of your research.
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It can be even more helpful to analyse existing research and ask yourself if there are any controversies.
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Perhaps there is a theory that you may want to challenge and this could be the focus of your study.
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A further and very important factor to take into account is your own financial resources.
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If these are limited, then you need to avoid choosing a study that will involve costly equipment or surveys.
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However, if this is the case,
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you needn't despair or abandon your ideas altogether,
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instead make inquiries into funding from external agencies such as your local government.
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You may even find that local industries are willing to support your research by providing a grant.
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It's always worth looking around to see just what is possible.
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And finally, be sure to make good use of your tutor,
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especially when it comes to making sure that your findings are accurate.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Este vídeo tiene 27 frases y 352 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 2:04. El hablante habla a un ritmo natural de unas 170 palabras por minuto, cercano a una conversación cotidiana. El 86 % 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 menos comunes del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
- topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ (sustantivo) — tema, tópico. A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
- thesis /ˈθisɪs/ (sustantivo) — tesis. A proposition or statement supported by arguments.
- select /sɪˈlɛkt/ (verbo) — seleccionar, cribar. To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.
- helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ (adjetivo) — servicial, adyuvante. Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
- solve /sɒlv/ (verbo) — resolver, solucionar. To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
- narrow /ˈnæɹəʊ/ (adjetivo) — estrecho, angosto. Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
- resource /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ (sustantivo) — recurso. Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
- vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ (adjetivo) — vital. Relating to or characteristic of life.
- difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ (sustantivo) — dificultad. The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
- crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ (adjetivo) — crucial. Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
- involve /ɪnˈvɑlv/ (verbo) — involucrar. To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include.
- controversy /kənˈtɹɒv.ə.si/ (sustantivo) — controversia, polémica. A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
- scope /skəʊp/ (sustantivo) — ámbito, rubro. The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.
- inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ (sustantivo) — indagatoria, pesquisa. The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
- altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ (adverbio) — por completo. Completely, wholly, or without exception.
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
- Los sonidos de “th”: thesis /ˈθisɪs/, altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/, specialization [ˌspɛʃəlaɪ̯ˈzeɪ̯ʃn̩]
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/, controversy /kənˈtɹɒv.ə.si/, inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/, altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/, dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Empieza a velocidad 0,75×, haz shadowing frase por frase y vuelve a la velocidad normal cuando te resulte fácil.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como topic, thesis, select.
¿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.