Pratica di Shadowing: English Listening Practice - Vocabulary, Questions and Shadowing - Impara a parlare inglese con YouTube
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Learn to walk before you run.
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Learn to walk before you run.
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Hey, Max, what's up?
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Sarah, I've been thinking.
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I really want that management position that just opened up.
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I mean, how hard can it be?
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Hard?
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Well, let's see.
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Managing people, budgets, deadlines, making tough decisions, handling conflicts.
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A lot of responsibilities, you know.
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I don't think that's very easy.
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Oh, come on.
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I've been here eight months.
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I know the ins and outs of the team,
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and I can totally handle it.
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Eight months, huh?
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That's like being a toddler in a world of grown-ups.
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We all want to move up quickly,
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but remember, learn to walk before you run.
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Oh, come on.
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I'm not asking to run a marathon.
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I know it's a big step,
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but I feel like I've been picking things up quickly.
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Look, Max, I get it.
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You want to climb the ladder,
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but you've got to build a solid foundation first.
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I know, I know.
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But what's the harm in aiming high?
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Aiming high is great, Max.
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But if you skip the basics,
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you might trip over your own feet.
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Seriously, you need to master your current role before you take on more.
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I've got ideas.
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I've been following the team leads around and I understand the processes.
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I could revolutionize the department.
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You should take things one step at a time.
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You're still new and there's a lot to learn.
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If you rush into a managerial role without the foundation,
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you might find it overwhelming.
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I guess I hadn't looked at it that way.
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But I feel like I'm ready to leap into it.
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First, show them you can manage your workload without dropping the ball.
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I get what you mean.
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You're right.
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Maybe I should focus on nailing my current projects first.
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Now you're talking.
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Trust me, they'll notice your hard work.
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I believe you have the potential,
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but think about it like this.
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Each experience you gain now will prepare you for those bigger responsibilities later.
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So, no running yet, huh?
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Nope.
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Just a nice little stroll.
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Alright, I'll take it one step at a time.
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But once I learn to walk...
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Then we can talk about sprinting!
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Cheers to that!
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Cheers!
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Vocabulary The ins and outs The ins and outs refers to the details and complexities of something,
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usually a process or situation.
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It's like understanding all the little parts that make up the whole.
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Before starting a new job,
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it's important to learn the ins and outs of the company.
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Pick something up Pick something up means to learn or acquire something quickly.
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After a few lessons, he was picking up the guitar really quickly.
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Pick something up also means to lift something using your hands.
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The girl picked up the phone and began speaking with her mom.
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Take things one step at a time.
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This idiom basically means to approach a task or a problem gradually,
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without trying to do everything all at once.
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If you're feeling stressed about your upcoming exams,
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remember to take things one step at a time.
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Focus on studying one subject each day.
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Leap into The phrase leap into means to jump into something.
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It often implies taking a bold or enthusiastic step into a new situation.
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When the opportunity to study abroad arose, Mark didn't hesitate.
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he leaped into the adventure of a lifetime.
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Drop the ball.
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Drop the ball is an idiom that means to fail in your responsibilities
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or to make a mistake in a situation where you were expected to do something correctly.
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During our group project, Jake really dropped the ball by not submitting his part on time,
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and we all suffered for it.
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Nail something.
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The phrase nail something means to do something perfectly or to accomplish something successfully.
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After weeks of practice, he finally nailed the math test.
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Comprehension questions.
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Hey, Max, what's up?
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Sarah, I've been thinking.
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I really want that management position that just opened up.
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I've been here eight months.
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Who are the two main characters in the text?
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Sarah and Max are the two main characters in the text.
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How long has Max been working at the company?
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Eight months.
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Max has been working at the company for eight months.
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What does Max want?
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He wants the management position.
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Hard?
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Well, let's see.
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Managing people, budgets, deadlines, making tough decisions, handling conflicts.
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A lot of responsibilities, you know.
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I don't think that's very easy.
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Does Sarah consider the job of a manager an easy one?
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No, she doesn't.
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She doesn't consider the job of a manager an easy one.
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Why is being a manager so hard, according to Sarah?
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Because it involves a lot of responsibilities.
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Oh, come on.
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I've been here eight months.
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I know the ins and outs of the team,
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and I can totally handle it.
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Is Max confident he can handle the job, or is he scared?
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Max is confident he can handle it.
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Eight months, huh?
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That's like being a toddler in a world of grown-ups.
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What does Sarah compare Max's experience to?
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She says he is like a toddler in a world of grown-ups.
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What does that mean?
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It means he is not very experienced because he is still new.
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We all want to move up quickly,
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but remember, learn to walk before you run.
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Oh, come on.
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I'm not asking to run a marathon.
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What advice does Sarah give Max?
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Learn to walk before you run.
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What's the meaning of the idiom,
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learn to walk before you run?
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You should learn the basics before trying something difficult.
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I know it's a big step,
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but I feel like I've been picking things up quickly.
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What phrase does Max use to suggest he is a fast learner?
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Max says, I've been picking things up quickly.
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Aiming high is great, Max.
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But if you skip the basics,
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you might trip over your own feet.
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Sarah says that if Max skips the basics,
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he might trip over his own feet.
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What does she mean?
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She means he might make mistakes if he rushed into something too quickly.
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You want to climb the ladder,
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but you've got to build a solid foundation first.
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What does climb the ladder mean?
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It means to get promoted or go higher in your job.
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Seriously, you need to master your current role before you take on more.
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What does Sarah tell Max he needs to do before taking on more responsibilities?
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She says he needs to master his current role.
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You should take things one step at a time.
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You're still new and there's a lot to learn.
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If you rush into a managerial role without the foundation,
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you might find it overwhelming.
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Why is it important for Max to take things one step at a time?
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If he rushes, he might not do a good job and he could get stressed out.
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First, show them you can manage your workload without dropping the ball.
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I get what you mean.
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You're right.
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Maybe I should focus on nailing my current projects first.
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What advice does Sarah give Max about his workload?
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Sarah tells him to prove first he is able to manage his workload without making mistakes.
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What does Max finally agree to do?
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He agrees to focus on his current projects.
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What does nail my current projects mean?
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It means to do his current work very well.
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So, no running yet, huh?
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Nope, just a nice little stroll Alright,
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I'll take it one step at a time But once I learn to walk Then we can talk about sprinting
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When Sarah says, just a nice little stroll, what does she imply?
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She means to take things slowly What's the main lesson from Max and Sarah's conversation?
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Take your time to learn and don't rush into things.
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Shadowing practice Hey, Max, what's up?
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Hard?
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Well, let's see Managing people,
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budgets, deadlines, making tough decisions,
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handling conflicts A lot of responsibilities,
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you know I don't think that's very easy Eight months, huh?
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That's like being a toddler in a world of grown-ups.
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We all want to move up quickly,
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but remember, learn to walk before you run.
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Look, Max, I get it.
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You want to climb the ladder,
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but you've got to build a solid foundation first.
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Aiming high is great, Max,
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but if you skip the basics,
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you might trip over your own feet.
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Seriously, you need to master your current role before you take on more.
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You should take things one step at a time.
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You're still new and there's a lot to learn.
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If you rush into a managerial role without the foundation,
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you might find it overwhelming.
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First, show them you can manage your workload without dropping the ball.
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Now you're talking.
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Trust me, they'll notice your hard work.
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Nope, just a nice little stroll.
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Then we can talk about sprinting!
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Sarah, I've been thinking.
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I really want that management position that just opened up.
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I mean, how hard can it be?
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Oh, come on.
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I've been here eight months.
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I know the ins and outs of the team,
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and I can totally handle it.
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Oh, come on.
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I'm not asking to run a marathon.
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I know it's a big step,
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but I feel like I've been picking things up quickly.
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I know, I know.
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But what's the harm in aiming high?
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I've got ideas!
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I could revolutionize the department.
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I guess I hadn't looked at it that way,
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but I feel like I'm ready to leap into it.
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I get what you mean.
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You're right.
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Maybe I should focus on nailing my current projects first.
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So, no running yet, huh?
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All right, I'll take it one step at a time.
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But once I learned to walk, Cheers to that!
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Questo video offre una preziosa occasione per migliorare le tue abilità di ascolto e parlare in inglese attraverso una pratica chiamata shadowing. Shadowing in inglese implica ripetere ciò che viene detto, permettendo di assorbire non solo il lessico, ma anche la struttura della conversazione. Imparare a migliorare la pronuncia inglese è fondamentale, e utilizzare un dialogo realistico come questo aiuta a comprendere il contesto lavorativo e la comunicazione quotidiana. La conversazione tra Max e Sarah dimostra come si affrontano le aspirazioni professionali e le sfide in un ambiente di lavoro, rendendolo davvero utile per chi desidera avere successo nella carriera.
Grammatica & Espressioni nel Contesto
Analizziamo alcune strutture chiave utilizzate nel video:
- "learn to walk before you run": Questa espressione idiomatica sottolinea l'importanza di acquisire competenze fondamentali prima di affrontare sfide più grandi.
- "you need to master your current role": Qui si evidenzia l'importanza della competenza nel proprio lavoro attuale come preparazione per future responsabilità. Usare il verbo "master" in questo contesto è essenziale per esprimere il concetto di padroneggiare un’abilità.
- "take things one step at a time": Frase utile per consigliare di procedere con cautela, applicabile a molti ambiti della vita.
- "aiming high is great": Incoraggia l’ambizione, ma mette in guardia sul rischio di affrettarsi senza una solida preparazione.
Trappole Comuni nella Pronuncia
Durante la pratica di shadow speaks, è importante prestare attenzione a parole che potrebbero risultare difficili da pronunciare:
- Il termine "responsibilities" ha molte sillabe e può essere difficile, quindi fai attenzione alla pronuncia corretta.
- Le espressioni come "climb the ladder" e "manage your workload" possono sembrare complicate per chi non è abituato al ritmo parlato inglese. Prenditi il tempo per ripetere queste frasi e migliorare la fluidità.
- Prestare attenzione agli accenti: la differenza nelle pronunce, specialmente tra "budget" e "deadlines", potrebbe influenzare la comprensione del messaggio.
Utilizzare tecniche di shadowing come quelle illustrate nel video ti aiuterà a superare queste trappole di pronuncia. Con un po' di pratica, sarai in grado di parlare inglese in modo più naturale e sicuro!
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.
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