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Topic.
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What to do on lazy days.
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Level A2.
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Hi, everyone.
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Today, I want to talk about something I think we all feel sometimes.
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Those lazy days when we just don't feel like doing anything.
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We all have days like this, right?
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Days where we don't feel motivated to work, study, or even get out of bed.
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But I believe we can still find small ways to feel a little more motivated, even on these lazy days.
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First, it's important to understand that it's okay to have lazy days.
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Our minds and bodies need rest.
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Sometimes, we think we have to be busy all the time, but that's not true.
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Rest is important for our health and helps us feel better in the long run.
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So, if you feel lazy once in a while, that's totally normal.
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Don't feel bad about it.
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But if you still need to get things done, start by setting small, easy goals.
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When I feel lazy, I try not to think about all the big tasks I have to do.
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Instead, I choose one simple thing, like making my bed or tidying at my desk.
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Small tasks are easier to start, and once I do something small, I often feel a bit more energized to do more.
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It's like a little trick to wake up my motivation.
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Another thing that helps me is listening to upbeat music or watching a short, inspiring video.
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Music has a way of changing our mood, right?
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When I play my favorite songs, I start feeling a little more awake and positive.
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Watching a motivational video can also remind me why I want to work on my goals.
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Sometimes, just five minutes of the right music or video can make a big difference.
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Also, I like to give myself a reward for finishing something, even if it's a small task.
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For example, if I finish cleaning my room, I might let myself watch an episode of my favorite show or enjoy a cup of coffee.
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Knowing there's a reward at the end makes the task feel less difficult and more fun.
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It's like a little prize for staying productive, even when I don't feel like it.
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Sometimes just going outside for a short walk can really help.
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Fresh air and a change of scenery can wake you up and improve your mood.
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Even a 10 -minute walk around the block can make a lazy day feel less heavy.
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It's a way to refresh your mind, and sometimes you'll come back feeling ready to do something productive.
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Another tip is to remind yourself why your goals are important to you.
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When I remember why I started, I feel more motivated to keep going, even on lazy days.
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Maybe you're studying because you want a better job, or maybe you're working on a project that really excites you.
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Thinking about your goals can help you push through those lazy feelings.
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Lastly, remember to be kind to yourself.
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We can't be energetic and motivated every single day, and that's okay.
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Some days, just doing one or two small things is enough.
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It's not about being perfect.
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It's about doing the best we can, even on lazy days.
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So, if you're having a lazy day, don't worry.
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Try a few of these tips and see if they help you find a bit of motivation.
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Start with a small task, listen to some good music, take a quick walk, and remember to be gentle with yourself.
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Thank you for listening, and I hope you find these tips helpful.
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Have a wonderful day and take it easy!
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Este vídeo tiene 47 frases y 600 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 3:26. El hablante habla a un ritmo natural de unas 175 palabras por minuto, cercano a una conversación cotidiana. El 84 % 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:
- lazy /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ (adjetivo) — perezoso, flojo. Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
- motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ (verbo) — motivar. To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.
- mood /muːd/ (sustantivo) — humor m ánimo, estado de ánimo. A mental or emotional state, composure.
- 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).
- reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ (sustantivo) — recompensa. Something of value given in return for an act.
- motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ (sustantivo) — motivación. Willingness of action especially in behavior.
- productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ (adjetivo) — productivo. Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
- topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ (sustantivo) — tema, tópico. A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
- trick /ˈtɹɪk/ (sustantivo) — truco, artimaña. Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
- desk /dɛsk/ (sustantivo) — escritorio, pupitre. A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a…
- helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ (adjetivo) — servicial, adyuvante. Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
- gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ (adjetivo) — gentil, apacible. Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
- awake /əˈweɪk/ (verbo) — despertarse. To become conscious after having slept.
- inspire /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ (verbo) — inspirar, infundir. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by…
- energetic /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ (adjetivo) — enérgico, energético. Possessing or pertaining to energy.
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
- think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verbo) — pensar en, ocurrírsele. To ponder.
- get out of (verbo) — salirse de, ponerse fuera de. To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of.
- talk about (verbo) — hablar de, hablar sobre. Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
- wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ (verbo) — despertarse, recordar. To stop sleeping; to awake.
- walk around (verbo) — deambular. To walk with no planned destination; to meander.
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 10 contracciones y formas reducidas, como don't, you're, can't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, energetic /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
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 lazy, motivate, mood.
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
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| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos días | is listening · you're studying · you're having |
| Obligación: must / have to / need to decir que algo es necesario | have to be · need to get · have to do |
¿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.