Shadowing Practice: Why Do We Fall - Motivational Video - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Let me tell you something you already know The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it.
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Let me tell you something you already know The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it.
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You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life.
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But it ain't about how hard you hit.
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It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
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How much you can take and keep moving forward.
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That's how winning is done!
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Pain is temporary.
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It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or even a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place.
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If I quit, however, it lasts forever.
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The margin for error is so small...
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one-half a step too late or early, and you don't quite make it.
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One half-second too slow, too fast, you don't quite catch it.
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The inches we need are everywhere around us.
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They're in every break of the game, every minute, every second.
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You got a dream, you gotta protect it.
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People can't do something themselves they wanna tell you you can't do it.
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If you want something, go get it. Period.
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Don't be afraid to fail.
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You can’t always win, but don’t afraid of making decisions.
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You have to believe that something different can happen.
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He who says he can And he who says he can’t are both usually right Most of you said that you want to be successful, but you don’t want it bad.
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You just kinda want it.
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You don’t want it bad than you want to party.
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You don’t want it as much as you want to be cool.
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Most of you don’t want success as much as you want to sleep!
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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
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Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
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It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
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You have to dig deep down, dig deep down and ask yourselves, Who do you want to be?
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Figuring out for yourselves what makes you happy, no matter how crazy it may sound to other people.
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Make a choice.
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Just decide, what it’s gonna be, who you’re gonna be, how you are going to do it.
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Just decide.
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Why not? Why can't I be MVP of the league?
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Why can't I be the best player in the league?
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I don’t see why. Why, why can't I do that?
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What is it you said to the kid?
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It ain't about how hard you hit.
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It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.
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Get up. Get up.
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Get up and don't ever give up.
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And we can stay here, get the shit kicked out of us...
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or we can fight our way back into the light.
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We can climb out of hell...
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...one inch at a time.
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To be able at any moment Sacrifice what you are for what you will become.
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Most of you won't be successful because when you're studying, and you get tired, you quit.
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‘I’m not good in math.’ That’s right, because you never study!
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‘I’m no good in rhyme.’ Because you never write before!
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Talent you have naturally.
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Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft.
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If you are not making someone else’s life better, you’re wasting your time.
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Don't cry to quit, cry to keep going.
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Don’t cry to quits.
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You already in pain, you already hurt. Get a reward from it.
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If you know what you're worth, go and get what you're worth!
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But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him or her or anybody!
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Cowards do that, and that ain't you!
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You're better than that!
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Every day is a new day.
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Every moment is a new moment.
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Now you've got to go out and show them that you're a new creature.
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Now! I'ma show you how great I am!
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In the seventeenth chapter of St. Luke, it’s written “the kingdom of God is within man”, not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you!
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You, the people, have the power, the power to create machines, the power to create happiness You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure.
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Now! What are you gonna do?
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Because limits like fears are often just an illusion.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing your speaking skills with motivational videos like "Why Do We Fall" can be incredibly beneficial. This video emphasizes resilience and determination, themes that resonate deeply in everyday life. By engaging with its powerful message, you not only improve your English speaking skills but also gain inspiration to overcome personal challenges. When you utilize a shadowing app to repeat after the speaker, you enhance your pronunciation, intonation, and overall fluency. Additionally, this technique allows you to internalize motivational vocabulary and expressions, making your speaking more dynamic and authentic. Remember, effective communication starts with confidence, and what better way to build that than by practicing the compelling language found in motivational contexts?

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The speaker employs various grammatical structures that are valuable for learners:

  • Conditional Statements: "If you want something, go get it." This structure encourages listeners to take action, illustrating the conditional form effectively.
  • Direct Address: The use of "you" engages the audience directly, making the message personal and motivating. Phrases like "You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life" create a connection.
  • Contrastive Phrasing: "It ain't about how hard you hit." This phrase contrasts the concept of effort and the ability to endure challenges, showcasing how to express complex ideas succinctly.
  • Imperatives: The speaker frequently uses commands like "Get up. Get up. Get up and don't ever give up." Imperative sentences are powerful tools for motivating others, perfect for shadow speech practice.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you work on your speaking skills, pay special attention to certain pronunciations and accents in the video:

  • “Ain't”: This colloquial contraction might be tricky; ensure you familiarize yourself with its tone and rhythm, often found in motivational speech.
  • “Hit” and “keep”: These words can blend together in rapid speech, so practice articulating them separately and then in quicker succession.
  • “Success”: Emphasize the correct syllable, as it can be mispronounced easily due to its multiple syllabic components. Shadowing this phrase will help you capture the right intonation.

Using a shadowing site can help you drill these phrases, ensuring you articulate them clearly. In the end, consistent practice will lead to improved speaking skills, making you more confident in expressing motivation and resilience!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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