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I'm going to be recommending the Mistborn books by Brandon Sanderson in three minutes.
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Okay, if I had to pitch Mistborn to someone, I would say it's like Ocean's Eleven, but in Mordor after Sauron's been in power for a thousand years.
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It's an iconic fantasy story of a slum girl who gets
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taken in by a den of thieves trying to overthrow an immortal emperor.
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If you like heist stories with a really interesting crew that have a great dynamic, then Mistborn, is perfect for you.
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Also, they ingest metals for superpowers, but they don't get metal poisoning, so it's cool.
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And what's more metal than that?
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Well, I mean, they don't get poisoned as long as they burn their metal reserves.
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Anyways, don't try this at home.
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Now, Mistborn is a really great starting point for Sanderson's universe known as the Cosmere.
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Now, there is the original trilogy, as well as a secondary series known as the Wax and Wayne series, or Mistborn Era 2, which is also fantastic,
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but to keep it simple you just need to start with the original trilogy.
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Brandon Sanderson is known for his unique worldbuilding,
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and the ash -covered landscape and the oppressive final empire create a distinctive and immersive backdrop.
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From the mysterious mist that almost appears sentient in some ways, to the terrifying mist wraiths and dangerous kolos,
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the world of Gadreal truly stands out from many other fantasy novels.
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Yet it is a smaller world, don't go in expecting a Middle Earth or Westeros.
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And to benefit from this, the series isn't bogged down with large info dumps of lore and history, which makes it a very accessible series to new fantasy readers,
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while still maintaining a compelling plot and so much to love that any fantasy fan can feel immersed.
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Now at the heart of Mistborn lies Allomancy, a magic system based on the consumption and burning of various metals,
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and each metal grants its user specific powers from enhanced strength
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and agility to the ability to manipulate emotions or push and pull on objects.
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And basically Mistborn, with some practice, can push and pull off of metal objects to sling themselves around like Spider -Man.
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It is so much fun.
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There's a lot of possibilities with Allomancy, and Sanderson makes sure to stay true to its limitations,
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while also allowing the protagonist to discover new ways of using their powers within those limitations.
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And dude, Allomancy makes for some really cinematic and dynamic action scenes
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that are seriously begging for a TV or video game adaptation.
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And what's a story without great characters?
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And Mistborn does not disappoint here either.
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Vin, the young street urchin turned powerful Allomancer, is a protagonist that you'll root for from the start.
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And then there's Kelsier, the charismatic leader of the heist crew, and he's equally captivating and very complex.
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And really, the whole crew is just fantastic.
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Shout out to Breeze and Spook.
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The development and growth of all these characters are central to the series.
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The struggle against the Lord Ruler and the quest to overthrow the oppressive regime provide a backdrop of this political intrigue.
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And as Kelsier, Vin, and the rest of the crew try to pull off this seemingly impossible heist, you'll be drawn into a web of alliances, betrayals, and secrets.
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There's always another secret.
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Now, readers can expect a very immersive world with some gloomy, depressive vibes, but some very complex characters,
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and an incredibly unique magic system.
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The series has political intrigue, some really strange monsters and creatures, epic battles, and plenty of surprises along the way.
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The characters are flawed and complex, with motivations that often are in conflict with each other.
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If you haven't read Mistborn yet, you need to. And time!
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Let me know if you plan on reading the Mistborn books.
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I would highly recommend them.
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I think it's a great place to start with Sanderson.
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I will have some affiliate links in the description and the pinned comment, and by using those, it helps me out a little bit as well, and I really appreciate that.
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But hey, maybe you've already read Mistborn, maybe you've read some other Sanderson books.
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Let me know in the comments what your favorite Sanderson books are.
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Also, let me know what three -minute recommendation video you think I should make next.
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That's it for this video.
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I'll see you next time.
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このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント
このB2レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Recommending Mistborn in 3 Minutes」を教材にしています。 繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです：Mistborn, metal, Sanderson, fantasy, crew。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が52文、単語が738語あります。 音声の長さは4:25です。 話す速さは1分あたり約167語で、日常会話に近い自然なペースです。 英語の頻出3,000語に含まれる単語は77%だけなので、語彙は難しめです。
この動画の重要語彙
動画の中で特に難しい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| intrigue 名詞 | /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ | 陰謀 |
| overthrow 動詞 | /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ | 滅ぼす, 転覆する |
| protagonist 名詞 | /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ | 主人公 |
| trilogy 名詞 | /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ | 三部作 |
| poison 名詞 | /ˈpɔɪ.zən/ | 毒 |
| agility 名詞 | /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ | 機敏 |
| captivate 動詞 | /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ | 惹き付ける |
| compel 動詞 | /kəmˈpɛl/ | 強いる |
| gloomy 形容詞 | /ˈɡlumi/ | 暗い |
| kinematic 形容詞 | /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ | 運動学的な |
| sentient 形容詞 | /ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/ | 意識する, 感覚力のある |
| superpower 名詞 | 超大国, スーパーパワー | |
| urchin 名詞 | /ˈɝt͡ʃɪn/ | 小汚いガキ |
| wraith 名詞 | /ɹeɪθ/ | 幽霊 |
| disappoint 動詞 | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ | 失望させる |
この動画の文法
話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。
| 文型 | 動画での表現 |
|---|---|
| 受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てる | is known · isn't bogged · be drawn |
| 現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係している | Sauron's been · haven't read · you've already read |
注意したい発音
話し手はdon't, you'll, you'veなど、短縮形や弱形を12回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。
- 「th」の音: overthrow /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/, wraith /ɹeɪθ/, thief /ˈθiːf/
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/, sentient /ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/, adaptation /ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/, shout /ʃaʊt/, recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
- 長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: protagonist /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/, limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/, agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/, charismatic /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/, kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/
日本語話者が苦手な音：
- /r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/, lore /loɹ/, betrayal /bɪˈtɹeɪəl/, immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/
- /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: immersive /ɪˈmɜːɹ.sɪv/, oppressive /əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/, overthrow /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/, depressive /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/
- /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: terrify /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/, flawed /flɔːd/, thief /ˈθiːf/, affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/
この動画での練習方法
- まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
- まず0.75倍速で一文ずつシャドーイングし、慣れてきたら通常の速度に戻します。
- 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。intrigue, overthrow, protagonistなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。
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