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Hey, everyone.
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Welcome back to 8 Minute English.
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I'm Nathan, and you're listening to the Learn English Podcast.
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So, today's episode is going to be a little different from usual.
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Usually, we dive into conversations or fun lessons.
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But today, I'm going outside.
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Yep, I'm going to hit the streets and ask people about a pretty cool topic.
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And that topic is five signs that you're an attractive person.
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Now, don't worry.
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It's not a serious, deep interview.
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This is street style.
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We're going to keep it light and funny, just like a real chat with friends.
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Oh, and don't forget, There's a PDF with extra info about today's topic.
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Make a copy of it so you can edit and keep notes on all the tips we're sharing.
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All right, let's go.
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Let's find out what makes people attractive.
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Hi there.
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Thanks for stopping.
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What's your name?
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My name's Alex.
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Great to meet you, Alex.
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So tell me, what are a few things that make a person attractive to you?
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Well, for me, confidence is number one.
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You know, when someone walks like they believe in themselves.
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I totally get that.
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Confidence can make a big difference.
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Exactly.
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And they don't have to be loud, just comfortable in their own skin.
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That's a good point.
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Anything else that catches your eye?
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Definitely kindness.
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It's nice when someone is kind to others without expecting anything back. And humor.
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If they can make me laugh, that's a big plus.
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Totally agree.
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Laughter really connects people.
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Thanks, Alex.
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That was great.
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Alright, next up, what's your name?
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I'm Emily.
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Nice to meet you, Emily.
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Tell us what's something you find attractive in others.
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I think empathy is really important.
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When someone can understand or feel what others are going through, it's very attractive.
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Really?
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So just being a nice person?
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Yeah, like when they actually listen to you.
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It's sweet, you know?
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Absolutely.
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Everyone likes to feel heard. And confidence.
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When someone believes in themselves, it makes them shine.
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That's true.
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All right, Emily.
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Thanks for sharing.
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And moving on, what's your name?
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I'm Mike.
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Great to meet you, Mike.
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All right, so what do you find attractive in someone?
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Sense of humor for sure.
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If someone can make me laugh, I'm interested.
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Nice.
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So do you like people who tell jokes or just have that funny vibe?
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A bit of both.
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If they can make a bad day feel better, that's really attractive.
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That's a good point.
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Anything else?
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Intelligence.
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When they can talk about interesting things or teach me something new, I find that really attractive.
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I hear you.
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Laughter and good conversation can really connect people.
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Thanks, Mike.
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Hi there.
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Thanks for stopping.
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What's your name?
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I'm Sarah.
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Great to meet you, Sarah.
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So, tell me, what makes a person attractive to you?
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For me, someone with a positive outlook is really attractive.
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You mean like a glass half full kind of person?
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Exactly.
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They're just fun to be around.
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They don't complain too much and try to see the best in everything.
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That's refreshing.
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I totally get that.
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Thanks, Sarah.
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Alright, next up, what's your name?
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My name's Jake.
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Nice to meet you, Jake.
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So, what makes someone attractive to you?
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For me, I'd say ambition.
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When someone is driven and has their own goals, that's really attractive.
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Ah, I get it.
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You like people with a sense of purpose.
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That's right.
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It shows that they're not just sitting around waiting for things to happen.
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They're making moves and working towards something.
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That's a strong quality, Jake.
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Thanks for sharing.
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Alright, so we've heard some amazing qualities from everyone today.
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Confidence, kindness, humor, positivity, ambition.
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These are definitely attractive qualities.
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But remember, these aren't the only things that make someone special.
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Each of us has our own unique qualities that make us stand out.
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So don't feel like you need to match these traits perfectly to be interesting or attractive.
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The real beauty is in being yourself.
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When you're true to who you are, that's what really shines through.
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So go out there, be confident, embrace your unique self, and remember, you're already special just as you are.
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And that's what makes you truly attractive.
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Now, let's go over some vocabulary words that can help you talk about attractive qualities in English.
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First up, confidence.
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Confidence means believing in yourself and your abilities.
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For example, he walked into the room with confidence.
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Next, we have kindness.
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Kindness is about being friendly, caring, and thoughtful towards others.
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Like in the sentence, her kindness made everyone feel welcome.
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Our third word is humor.
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Humor is the ability to make others laugh or see the fun side of things.
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For example, his humor always lightens up the room.
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Next is honesty.
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Honesty means being truthful and genuine with others.
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For instance, honesty is the foundation of any good friendship.
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And last, we have ambition.
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Ambition is having a strong desire to achieve something.
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Like in this sentence, her ambition drives her to work hard every day.
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All right, now I have a couple of questions for you based on what we've learned.
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First question, what's one quality that you think makes someone attractive?
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For example, do you think humor or kindness is more important?
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Second question, which of these qualities would you like to improve in yourself?
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Like do you want to work on being more confident or more honest?
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Give these questions some thought and maybe even share your answers with us.
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All right, before we wrap up, I thought it'd be fun to share a few interesting facts and studies about attractiveness.
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First up, did you know that a study from the University of Kansas found
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that people who laugh together tend to feel closer?
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Laughter releases feel-good hormones called endorphins, which make us feel more connected to others.
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So, humor doesn't just make things fun.
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It actually builds stronger relationships.
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Another fun fact, researchers at Harvard University discovered that showing kindness can actually make us happier.
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When we do something kind, it activates parts of the brain associated with pleasure.
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So, not only do others appreciate kindness, but we also feel good about ourselves.
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Here's another cool insight, the University of California found that people with a growth mindset are often seen as more attractive.
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A growth mindset is when someone believes they can improve through hard work and learning.
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People with this mindset are open to new ideas and enjoy learning, which makes them more engaging.
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So maybe that's something to think about if you're working on self-improvement.
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And remember, all these qualities we discussed, kindness, humor, honesty, are just a few ways to be attractive.
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The most important thing is to be genuine and embrace who you are.
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Now, if you want to keep practicing, check out the free PDF we made.
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Make a copy of it so you can take notes and edit your own answers.
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Thanks for joining me today, everyone.
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I'll see you next time on 8-Minute English.

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Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau A2 s’appuie sur la vidéo « How to become more attractive? |🎙️ 8 Minute English ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : attractive, kindness, humor, confidence, qualities. Cette vidéo contient 148 phrases et 1175 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 8:27. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 139 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. 86 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais ; le reste mérite d’être vu avant de commencer.

Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo

15 mots de la vidéo à retenir, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :

MotPrononciationSens
kindness nom/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/bonté
humour nom/ˈhjuːmɚ/humour
ambition nom/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ambition
honesty nom/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/honnêteté
topic nom/ˈtɑpɪk/sujet, thème
connect verbe/kəˈnɛkt/accoupler, connecter
laughter nom/ˈlæftɚ/rire
mindset nom/ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/état d'esprit, disposition d'esprit
genuine adjectif/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/authentique
edit verbe/ˈɛdɪt/modifier, corriger
shine verbe/ʃaɪn/briller, luire
embrace verbe/ɛmˈbɹes/étreindre, embrasser
lesson nom/ˈlɛs.ən/leçon
discover verbe/dɪˈskʌvə/découvrir
friendship nom/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/amitié

Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez

MotSens
check out verbemater, regarder
find out verbedécouvrir, savoir
go out verbesortir
go through verbetraverser
wrap up verbeemballer

Des phrases à répéter

Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :

  • Let's find out what makes people attractive.
  • Anything else that catches your eye?
  • Alright, next up, what's your name?
  • Tell us what's something you find attractive in others.
  • First question, what's one quality that you think makes someone attractive?

La grammaire de cette vidéo

Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :

StructureDans la vidéo
Propositions relatives who / which + proposition — une précision sur une personne ou une chosepeople who tell · people who laugh · learning, which makes
Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenantwe've heard · we've learned
Voix passive be + participe passé — l’accent est mis sur ce qui arrive, pas sur qui le faitis driven · are often seen
Superlatifs the -est / the most … — le plus haut ou le plus bas d’un groupethe best · The most important

Prononciation à surveiller

Le locuteur utilise 29 contractions et formes réduites, comme I'm, don't, you're. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.

  • Les sons « th »: thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/
  • Les sons « sh » et « zh »: ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/, shine /ʃaɪn/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
  • Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, positivity /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :

  • /h/ — il se souffle, il n’est pas muet: humour /ˈhjuːmɚ/, hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/
  • /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/, engage /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/, researcher /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/
  • /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: embrace /ɛmˈbɹes/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, wrap /ɹæp/, researcher /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/, hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/

Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo

  1. Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
  2. Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
  3. Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme kindness, humour, ambition.

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