Pratica di Shadowing: Why do I get angry easily? |🎙️ 8 Minute English | Beginner - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

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- Hello everyone.
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Welcome back to 8 Minute English on the Learn English Podcast.
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I'm Nathan, and I'm so glad you're here.
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So by now, I'm sure you've already seen the title of today's episode.
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We're talking about emotions today.
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Emotions are something we all have, right?
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There are good emotions like happiness and there are tough ones like anger.
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Anger is one of those emotions that can feel overwhelming.
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But is anger always bad?
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Today, we're going to explore that.
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Why do some of us get angry easily?
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And before we dive into today's conversation, Don't forget to check out the free PDF we've prepared for you.
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You can find it in the description or in the comments section.
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And it's really useful for today's topic.
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Now let's get into our today's conversation.
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Hey, Sarah.
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I've been feeling so angry lately.
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Really?
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What's going on, Tom?
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I don't know.
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Even little things are making me mad these days.
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Oh no!
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That doesn't sound good.
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What's bothering you the most?
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Well, everything, to be honest.
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It feels like I'm always stressed.
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And I'm constantly running out of energy.
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Work has been stressful.
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and I haven't been sleeping well at night.
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Oh, I understand.
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When I don't get enough sleep, even the smallest things can upset me.
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Exactly.
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I just feel tired all the time.
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Then, when something small happens, like being stuck in traffic, I get really mad.
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It's like everything is building up.
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and I can't control my reactions anymore.
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Yeah, stress can definitely make things worse.
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Have you thought about what's making you stressed?
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Mostly work.
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I've been trying to meet deadlines.
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But there's always something going wrong.
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I've also been arguing with my coworkers a lot lately.
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That sounds tough.
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It seems like all of this is piling up on you.
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Yeah, and it's hard to stay calm in the middle of all that.
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I think recognizing what's causing your stress could help you manage it better.
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You're probably right.
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But it feels like everything is happening at once.
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so it's hard to focus.
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I get it.
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Have you noticed any specific things that make you more angry?
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Well, work is a big one but also when things don't go as planned.
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Yeah, those are common triggers.
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And when people are usually under pressure or feeling overwhelmed, they're more likely to react with anger.
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That's definitely me.
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I feel like I'm on edge all the time.
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Another thing to think about is whether your anger is affecting other parts of your life.
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What do you mean?
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Like, are you getting into arguments more often?
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Is your anger affecting your relationships at work or at home?
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Yeah, I've noticed that I've been arguing more with my coworkers.
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And sometimes, I snap at my family for no reason.
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That's a sign that the anger might be affecting your life more than it should.
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When anger starts to impact your relationships or daily life, It might be a good idea to talk to someone, like a doctor or therapist.
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Really?
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Yeah.
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Sometimes anger can be a sign of deeper issues, like anxiety or depression, especially if it's happening frequently.
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Have you seen the movie Inside Out?
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Oh yeah, I have.
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The one about the emotions in the girl's head, right?
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Right.
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Do you remember how anger was just one of the emotions?
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But he didn't always understand the deeper feelings behind it, Yeah, anger always reacted first.
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But sometimes, it was actually sadness or fear that was causing problems.
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That's kind of how it works in real life too.
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Sometimes anger is just on the surface.
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you know, Tom, Anger itself isn't always bad.
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It's actually a normal emotion and it's important to express it in a healthy way.
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The real problem comes when we try to push it down or ignore it.
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That's when it can build up and come out in ways we don't want.
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Yeah, I guess trying to hold it in makes it worse.
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Exactly.
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That's why finding a way to release your anger is so important.
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You could try things like exercise, talking to someone, or even writing down your feelings.
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The goal is to release that anger so it doesn't affect your relationships or your health.
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That makes sense.
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I don't want to hurt anyone with my anger.
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Find what works for you to release that anger.
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Thanks for bringing that up, Sarah.
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I'll think about it.
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Anytime, Tom.
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I'm always here if you need to talk.
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Now let's go over some useful words from today's conversation.
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The first word is stressed.
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Stressed means feeling worried or unable to relax because of too much work or problems.
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For example, I feel stressed when I have too much work to do.
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The second word is angry.
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Angry means feeling very upset or mad about something.
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For example, He gets angry when people don't listen to him.
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The third word is calm.
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Calm means feeling peaceful and not angry or upset.
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For example, It's important to stay calm when you are in a difficult situation.
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The fourth word is breathe.
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Breathe means to take air into your body and let it out again.
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For example, When you feel angry, take a deep breath to calm down.
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And the last word is trigger.
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Trigger means something that makes you feel a strong emotion, like anger or stress.
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For example, Being late, is a trigger that makes me stressed.
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Now, I have two questions for you to think about.
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First, what do you usually do when you feel angry or stressed?
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Do you have any techniques that help you calm down?
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A common technique is deep breathing.
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Studies from Harvard Medical School show that deep breathing can reduce stress and help control anger.
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Another good method is taking a short walk.
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Walking can help you calm down by giving your mind and body a break.
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And second, have you noticed any triggers that make you angry?
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Triggers are often small things like being stuck in traffic or arguing with someone.
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Recognizing these triggers is the first step to managing your anger.
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Recognizing triggers helps people control their emotions better.
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Let us know your answers in the comments below.
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Now before we finish today's episode, let's talk about some interesting facts about anger.
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Did you know that anger can actually be helpful sometimes?
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Studies from the University of California show that anger can motivate people to solve problems and stand up for themselves.
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But if anger is not managed well, It can lead to health problems.
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Research from the American Heart Association found that frequent anger can increase the risk of heart disease, So, it's important to manage your anger in a healthy way.
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Also, Did you know that smiling, even when you don't feel happy, can help you calm down?
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A study by the University of Kansas found that smiling can lower your heart rate and reduce stress levels.
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So the next time you're feeling angry, try to smile.
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And here's my advice for all of you listening when you notice yourself getting angry, pause for a moment.
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Take a few deep breaths or step away from the situation if you can.
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Giving yourself time to think can help you calm down and respond in a better way.
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Remember, Anger is a natural emotion, but how we manage it makes all the difference.
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And don't forget to make a copy of the file so you can edit and have your own version.
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Just check the description or the comments section below to download it.
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And if you have any questions or thoughts about today's topic, leave a comment.
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We love hearing from you and your topic you want to hear from us.
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Thanks for joining me today and don't forget to practice staying calm.
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See you next time on 8 Minute English.

Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione

Questa lezione di conversazione di livello A2 si basa sul video “Why do I get angry easily? |🎙️ 8 Minute English”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: anger, angry, emotion, calm, trigger. Questo video contiene 138 frasi e 1312 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 8:48. Chi parla mantiene un ritmo costante di circa 149 parole al minuto, comodo per lo shadowing. Il 87% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese, quindi il lessico è facile da seguire.

Vocaboli chiave di questo video

15 parole del video che vale la pena imparare, con pronuncia e significato:

ParolaPronunciaSignificato
anger sostantivo/ˈæŋɡə/ira, rabbia
emotion sostantivo/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/emozione
trigger sostantivo/ˈtɹɪɡɚ/grilletto
breathe verbo/bɹiːð/respirare
distress sostantivo/dɪˈstɹɛs/angoscia, pena
topic sostantivo/ˈtɑpɪk/tema, categoria
argue verbo/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/discutere, dibattere
technique sostantivo/tɛkˈniːk/tecnica
react verbo/ɹiːˈækt/reagire
ignore verbo/ɪɡˈnɔː/ignorare
anxiety sostantivo/æŋˈzaɪ.əti/ansia, ansietà
happiness sostantivo/ˈhæpinɪs/felicità, gioia
helpful aggettivo/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/disponibile, utile
solve verbo/sɒlv/risolvere
bother verbo/ˈbɑðɚ/disturbare, infastidire

I phrasal verb che sentirai

ParolaSignificato
calm down verbocalmarsi, tranquillizzarsi
build up verboaccumulare
check out verboinvestigare
write down verbosottoscrivere, annotare

Frasi da ripetere

Frasi brevi e complete del video che puoi riutilizzare nella conversazione di tutti i giorni:

  • We're talking about emotions today.
  • Today, we're going to explore that.
  • Why do some of us get angry easily?
  • What's bothering you the most?
  • Have you thought about what's making you stressed?

La grammatica di questo video

Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:

StrutturaNel video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — un’azione iniziata prima e ancora in corsoI've been feeling · haven't been sleeping · I've been trying
Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adessoyou've already seen · we've prepared · has been
Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fabeing stuck · is stressed · is not managed
Possibilità con “might / may” might/may + verbo — qualcosa di possibile ma non certomight be

Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione

Chi parla usa 37 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come don't, I'm, I've. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.

  • I suoni “th”: breathe /bɹiːð/, bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/

I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:

  • /h/ — va soffiata, non è muta: happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/, helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
  • Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/, topic /ˈtɑpɪk/, technique /tɛkˈniːk/, react /ɹiːˈækt/, happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/
  • /æ/ — più aperta della “e”: anger /ˈæŋɡə/, react /ɹiːˈækt/, anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/

Come esercitarsi con questo video

  1. Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
  2. Fai shadowing frase per frase a velocità normale, ripetendo ognuna finché il tuo ritmo coincide con quello di chi parla.
  3. Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come anger, emotion, trigger.

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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