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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel,
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where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hello Emily.
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Hi everyone, I'm Paul.
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How are you today, Paul?
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I'm great, thank you.
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I am very happy today.
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Oh, why are you happy?
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The sun is shining.
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I like sunny days.
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And you, Emily?
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How are you?
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I am very good, thanks.
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I am also happy.
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I am excited.
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Excited?
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Hmm, why?
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Because of our topic today.
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It is a big topic.
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Oh, a big topic.
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What is it?
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Today, we talk about how to train your brain to speak in English.
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Wow!
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That is a big topic.
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Train my brain?
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Yes!
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Train your brain.
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Like exercise for your brain.
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Exercise.
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Is it difficult?
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No, no, no. It is not difficult.
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It is easy.
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And?
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It is fun.
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Easy and fun.
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Okay, I am ready.
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That's great.
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But wait, before we start.
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Oh, yes, before we start.
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Everyone, we have a small request.
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Yes, if you like our podcast,
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please click the like button.
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Yes, the little thumbs up button.
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Click, click, click.
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And please subscribe to Mr. English Channel.
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Subscribing is very important.
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It helps us make more episodes for you.
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And share.
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Share this episode with your family and your friends.
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Yes, share with everyone.
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Okay, I am ready.
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Train my brain.
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Okay, Paul.
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Let's start.
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so
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when you speak english what do you think what do i
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think hmm i think in my language ah yes your first
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language yes i think a word in my language then i translate in my head yes translate
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Then I speak the English word.
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I understand.
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Many, many students do this.
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But it is slow.
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Yes, it is very slow.
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My brain is...
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Wait, wait.
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It is hard work.
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It is hard work.
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And our goal, our big,
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happy goal, is to think in English.
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Think in English.
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Wow yes no translate just English
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that sounds fast it is it is fast it is natural
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okay I want this how how do we start we start small small very very small like
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one word one word is good but a small sentence is better a sentence oh
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that sounds big no no very small look I have a
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pen yes you have a pen in my head I I don't just think pen.
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No?
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No. I think, this is my pen.
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Ah, this is my pen.
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Or, my pen is blue.
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Yes, exactly.
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Good job, Paul.
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Thank you.
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Okay, so small sentences.
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In my head.
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yes all day it's easy for example in the morning you wake up okay i wake up
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and stretch ready to start the day yes paul
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and what do you think hmm i am awake yes perfect or i am hungry.
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And, I want coffee.
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I go to the kitchen.
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I open the door.
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Yes, yes, this is it.
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Really?
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Is this training my brain?
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Yes, you are thinking in English sentences.
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For instance, I brush my teeth.
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The water is cold.
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I see my face.
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I am very handsome.
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Okay, I like this tip.
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It is tip number one.
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Think in small sentences.
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When I am at home.
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When I am on the bus.
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Yes, on the bus.
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I see a window.
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I see a red car.
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A man is walking.
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It is a sunny day.
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Wow, Paul.
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You are doing great.
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I am.
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I am thinking in English.
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It feels good, yes?
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It feels different, but good.
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You connect the English to your life, not to your language.
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Ah, yes.
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English, life, no translation.
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Exactly.
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This is the big secret.
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Okay.
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Tip 1.
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Small sentences.
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I am talking to Emily.
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Paul is a good student.
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Thank you.
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Okay.
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What is tip number 2?
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Tip number two is input.
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Input?
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What is input?
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Input is English in.
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Ah, English goes in my ears.
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Yes, in your ears and in your eyes.
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Listening?
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Yes, listening.
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Ah, like this podcast.
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Yes, Paul.
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Good idea.
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Like this podcast.
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We are good input.
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We are great input.
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When you listen to Easy English.
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Easy English.
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A1.
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Yes, your brain hears the patterns.
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Patterns.
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Yes, the sentences.
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I am, you are, he has.
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Ah, the rhythm, the music of English.
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Yes, what a good word, the music.
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So, listening helps my brain think?
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Yes, it gives your brain food, English food.
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I like English food.
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So what do I listen to?
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Well, Mr. English Channel.
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Of course.
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And simple songs.
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Songs.
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Music.
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I like music.
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Me too.
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Find simple English songs.
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Songs you like.
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When you like the music, listening is fun.
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It is not work.
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Ah, yes.
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Fun is good.
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Learning must be fun.
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Yes.
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Or simple pop songs.
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Some pop songs are very repetitive.
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Repetitive.
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The words again and again.
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Yes.
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I love you.
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Like a love song, baby.
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See?
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You know it.
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Okay.
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Simple music I like.
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What else?
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And watching.
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Watching.
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Input for my eyes.
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Yes, watching videos.
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Movies are good, but sometimes they are very fast.
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Yes, too fast.
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The words are fish, fish, fish.
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Fish, fish, fish.
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Yes, I understand.
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I watch and I am lost.
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So, find things you like to watch.
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What do you like, Paul?
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Hmm.
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I like cooking.
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Perfect.
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Find simple cooking videos in English.
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Oh, good idea.
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The person says, I see the tomato, I see the salt.
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And, I cut the tomato, I add salt.
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Then, you connect the word and the action.
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Wow, that is a great tip.
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Emily, I like sports, too.
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I like football.
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Okay.
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So, find short videos.
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Maybe news about football.
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He kicks the ball.
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It is a goal.
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Exactly.
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Because you like cooking and you like football.
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It is not boring.
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It is interesting.
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It is attractive.
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and my brain is happy.
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Yes!
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A happy brain learns more.
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Okay.
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Input.
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Listen to simple podcasts and music.
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And watch simple videos about things you like.
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Cooking, sports, maybe travel?
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Yes, travel videos are great.
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This is Paris.
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It is beautiful.
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This is much better.
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Learning is fun now.
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It is.
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Listen and watch.
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This feeds my brain.
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Yes.
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It makes your brain strong in English.
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Okay.
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Tip 1.
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Small sentences.
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Tip 2.
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Input.
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Listen and watch.
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Are you ready for tip three?
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I am ready.
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Tip three is output.
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Output.
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Okay, input is English in, output is English out.
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Yes, Paul, that's great!
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English out, like speaking.
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But, Emily...
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i am alone i have no one no one to talk to you have you speak to yourself
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speak to myself yes people will think i am crazy no do it in your room in the car in the shower
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In the shower.
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Okay.
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It is a fantastic way to train.
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But what do I say?
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Hmm.
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Look around your room.
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Okay.
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My room.
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Describe it.
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Speak out loud.
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Your ears need to hear your voice.
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Okay.
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This is my room.
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I see a bed.
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The bed is big.
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I have a table.
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The table is brown.
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I see, hmm, two chairs.
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Great job, Paul.
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Keep going.
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A lamp.
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The lamp is on.
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Wow!
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Paul, this is amazing!
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I have a computer.
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My computer is black.
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Wow, this feels strange, but good.
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How does your brain feel?
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My brain is working.
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It is finding the words.
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Yes, and you are not translating, right?
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No, I see the bed.
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I say bed.
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Yes, you connect the thing,
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the bed, and the word, bed.
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Yes, this is training.
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This is how you build English in your brain.
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And now I can do this.
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Of course, Paul.
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And you can also talk about your day.
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Yes, at night, in bed.
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Today I was happy.
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I ate pasta for lunch.
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I talked to Emily.
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Emily is very smart.
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Aw, Paul, thank you.
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Paul is very kind.
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See?
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We are talking.
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Yes, this is output.
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Speaking.
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So, I don't need a partner?
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A partner is good, very good.
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But you don't need a partner to start.
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I can start alone.
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I can start with me.
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So, tip three, speak to yourself.
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Describe your world.
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Yes.
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What am I doing now?
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I am sitting.
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I am cooking.
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I cut the tomato.
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The tomato is red.
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I am happy.
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This is perfect.
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Wow.
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Okay, this is a lot of good information.
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Let's review.
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Yes, review.
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Tip 1.
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Think in small sentences all day.
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I am walking.
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I am reading.
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Yes.
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Tip 2.
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Input.
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Listen and watch things I like.
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Yes, easy English.
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Podcasts like Mr. English Channel,
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simple songs, and simple videos.
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videos about cooking or sports yes
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and tip three output speak speak to myself describe your room
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describe your day like I am speaking English yes you are Emily this is great
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but is it fast do I learn fast will my brain change tomorrow No, Paul.
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No. It is slow.
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Learning a language is slow.
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But that is okay.
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Be patient.
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Oh, okay.
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I will be patient.
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Yes.
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Be kind to your brain.
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Hello, brain.
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I am kind.
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Yes.
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Do it every day.
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10 minutes.
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15 minutes.
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Not two hours?
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You have two hours to study.
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That's fine.
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But we know that most people don't have much time,
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so studying at least 10 or 15 minutes every day is very good.
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Ah, okay.
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Small steps.
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Small steps every day.
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And what if I make a mistake?
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Ooh, good question.
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I say, I is happy.
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Oh no, I am happy.
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Mistakes are good.
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Mistakes are normal.
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Mistakes mean you are learning.
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When you make a mistake,
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you say, oh, okay, and you try again.
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Oh, okay.
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I will be brave.
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Don't be afraid to be wrong.
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And have fun.
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Have fun, yes.
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And it must be fun.
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If it is not fun, I will stop.
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I like watching cooking videos.
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That is fun.
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And I like talking to you, Paul.
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That is fun.
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Me too, Emily.
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Wow.
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My brain feels bigger.
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Your English brain is growing!
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That was a great episode, Emily.
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Thank you, Paul.
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You had great examples.
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Thank you.
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I hope this helps everyone.
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Me too.
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And if it helps you, everyone listening… Ah, yes.
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Please, we have one more request.
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Yes.
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Please don't forget to subscribe to Mr English Channel.
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Yes, subscribe for more easy, fun episodes.
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And share this episode.
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If you have a friend learning English, send it.
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Share the fun!
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And we have a question for you.
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Ooh, homework!
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Yes!
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Please, leave a comment below.
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What is the question, Emily?
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Tell us, what do you do to train your brain?
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Ooh, good question.
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Yes.
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Do you listen to music?
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Do you speak to yourself?
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Do you watch cooking videos?
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Yes.
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Write your tips in the comments.
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We want to read them.
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Yes, we do.
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Thank you for listening, everyone.
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It was so fun.
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See you next time.
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Bye.
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Bye-bye.
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Context & Background
In this insightful video from Mr. English Channel, hosts Emily and Paul engage in a lively discussion about training the brain to speak English fluently. The conversation provides a relatable backdrop, as they express their emotions and thoughts about the weather and their excitement for the topic at hand. This dialogue serves not only to entertain but also to demonstrate practical, everyday English, making it a valuable resource for learners. The aim is to encourage viewers to think in English, potentially reducing their reliance on translation and enhancing their speaking skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- How are you today? - A friendly way to engage in conversation.
- I am very happy today. - An expression of personal feelings that can lead to deeper dialogue.
- Why are you happy? - A great question to invite further discussion.
- Is it difficult? - Useful for seeking clarification on a topic.
- Click the like button. - A contemporary phrase that incorporates social interactions in the digital age.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To tackle the topics discussed in this video effectively, follow this shadowing guide that will help you improve your English pronunciation. Shadowing involves repeating what you hear while trying to mimic the speaker’s intonation and rhythm. Here’s a simple plan:
- Listen Actively: Start by watching the video without trying to repeat. Focus on the way Emily and Paul interact, noting their expressions and gestures.
- Segment the Dialogue: Break down the conversation into manageable chunks. Look for short phrases that resonate with you, like "I am excited."
- Repeat and Imitate: Play sections of the video, and as you hear each line, pause and repeat. This is where shadow speech comes into play—try to sound as natural as possible.
- Practice Out Loud: Use a mirror or record yourself while shadowing; this visualization helps you align your speech with your pronunciation efforts.
- Engage in Reflection: After practicing, summarize what you learned. This reinforces new vocabulary and phrases, making them easier to recall during natural conversations.
Utilizing the shadowspeaks method helps learners prepare for situations like the IELTS speaking practice. By regularly practicing with engaging content like this video and following these steps, you will gradually build fluency and confidence in English conversations.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.
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