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Hey Ben, have you ever done something embarrassing and just had to laugh about it?
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Oh, definitely.
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Just last week, actually.
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Want to hear it?
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Please, tell me.
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I was ordering coffee, and instead of saying iced coffee, I accidentally said iced coffee really loudly, like three times.
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Because the barista couldn't understand me.
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That's so relatable.
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I just laughed at myself and moved on.
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It wasn't a big deal.
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That's exactly what we're talking about today.
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Welcome back to Everyday English Talk, the podcast where you practice simple English for daily life.
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I'm Anna.
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And I'm Ben.
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Today, we're talking about how to laugh at your mistakes instead of stressing about them.
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We'll share funny, awkward moments, and simple phrases you can use to feel more confident in English.
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Stay until the end.
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We have some great vocabulary for you.
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And don't forget, the free PDF transcript is in the description.
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Let's get started.
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Okay, Ben, let's talk about embarrassing English moments.
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You just told us about the coffee story.
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Do you have another one?
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Actually, yes.
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One time, I was giving a presentation at work, and I completely forgot the word schedule.
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My mind just went blank in front of everyone.
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Oh no, what did you do?
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I just smiled and said, sorry, give me one second, and then it came back to me.
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It felt silly in the moment, but honestly, nobody even remembered it afterward.
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That happens to me too.
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Once I was speaking English at a meeting and I mispronounced the word focus.
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It came out sounding like a completely different word.
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Everyone laughed, including me.
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How did you feel in that moment?
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At first embarrassed.
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But then I just laughed at myself and said, well, that's not the word I meant.
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And everyone moved on quickly.
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That's the thing, when you laugh at yourself, it actually makes other people feel more comfortable too Exactly,
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I think we put so much pressure on ourselves to sound perfect, but honestly, native speakers make mistakes too True,
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I used to feel so silly whenever I mispronounced a word, like people were judging me And now?
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Now I just smile and think, well, at least I tried, it's much less stressful I love that mindset.
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A simple smile really does change the whole situation, for you and for the people around you.
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Have you ever mispronounced a word and felt embarrassed?
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Tell us your story in the comments.
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Okay, let's talk about everyday mishaps.
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Not just English mistakes, but daily life moments too.
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Ben, have you ever spilled a drink in public?
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Oh, more times than I want to admit.
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Once, I spilled coffee all over the table at a cafe, right in front of other customers.
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What did you do?
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I just said, oops, it's not a big deal, grabbed a napkin, and cleaned it up.
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The waiter even laughed with me instead of being annoyed.
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That's such a good attitude.
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I think if you stay calm, people around you stay calm too.
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Exactly.
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If I had gotten stressed or upset, it would have made the whole situation more awkward.
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I had something similar happen.
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I went to the wrong location for a meeting once.
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I walked into the wrong building, sat down, and waited for 10 minutes before realizing nobody there worked with me.
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What did you do?
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I just laughed, apologized to the receptionist, and said, Sorry, I went to the wrong place.
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Then I rushed to the correct building.
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Were you late for the meeting?
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A little, but when I explained what happened, everyone laughed too.
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It turned into a funny story instead of a stressful one.
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That's the power of saying it's okay instead of panicking.
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Exactly.
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Saying things like everyone makes mistakes really helps diffuse those awkward moments.
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I agree.
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Whenever something small goes wrong now, I just remind myself this isn't a big deal and probably nobody will even remember it tomorrow.
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That's such a healthy way to think.
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It takes the pressure off completely.
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What's the most awkward mistake you've made in public?
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We'd love to hear it.
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Let's take a break by learning some vocabulary below, so you can understand the topic better before continuing to listen.
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Laugh at yourself.
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It means to find humor in your own mistakes instead of feeling upset about them.
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For example, when I mispronounced the word, I just laughed at myself.
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If you can laugh at yourself, small mistakes won't feel so embarrassing.
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Feel silly.
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It means to feel a little embarrassed or foolish about something you did.
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For example, I felt silly when I forgot the word in the middle of my presentation.
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Don't feel silly for asking questions.
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We all learn that way.
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It's not a big deal.
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It means something isn't important enough to worry about.
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For example, I spilled my coffee, but it's not a big deal.
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Don't worry about the mistake.
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It's really not a big deal.
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Stay calm.
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It means to remain relaxed and not get upset in a difficult situation.
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For example, if you stay calm, people around you stay calm too.
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Take a deep breath and stay calm when something goes wrong.
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Take the pressure off.
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It means to make a situation feel less stressful or less difficult.
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For example, saying it's okay can really take the pressure off.
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Laughing at yourself takes the pressure off when you make a mistake.
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If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content.
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So, Ben, after all these stories, the coffee, the forgotten word, the wrong location, how do you feel about mistakes now compared to before?
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Honestly, I feel so much lighter.
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There was a time when one small mistake could ruin my whole day.
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Now, I just move on within a few minutes.
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I know exactly what you mean.
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I used to replay embarrassing moments in my head over and over, even days later.
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Same here.
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I remember after that presentation, I kept thinking, everyone probably thinks I'm not good at my job.
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But honestly, nobody even mentioned it again.
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That's the funny thing about mistakes.
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We think everyone is watching and judging, but most people forget about it almost immediately.
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Exactly.
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And I've started saying I learned something new instead of feeling bad about it.
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It completely changes how the mistake feels.
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I love that phrase.
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Instead of thinking, I failed, you think, okay, now I know something I didn't know before.
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Right.
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Like with my presentation, instead of thinking, I'm bad at public speaking,
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I told myself, now I know I need to practice this word more before next time.
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That's such a healthy shift.
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And saying next time, I'll do better feels so much more encouraging than being harsh on yourself.
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Definitely.
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It keeps you moving forward instead of feeling stuck in that embarrassing moment.
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I think that's really the secret to all of this, moving on quickly.
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The faster you let go, the faster your confidence comes back.
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I've noticed something interesting too.
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The people who laugh at their mistakes actually seem more confident, not less.
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That's so true.
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It's not about being perfect all the time.
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It's about not being afraid to keep trying, even after something goes wrong.
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And honestly, once you stop taking small mistakes so seriously, everyday life just feels easier.
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It really does.
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I used to feel so much pressure to get it right every single time I spoke English. And now?
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Now, if I say something wrong, I just smile, correct myself, and keep talking.
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It's not a big deal anymore.
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That's exactly the mindset we want listeners to have.
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Mistakes aren't something to fear, they're just part of learning and growing.
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Exactly.
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So next time something small goes wrong, just smile and say, well, that's not a big deal.
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What do you usually say to yourself after making a mistake?
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We'd love to hear your answer.
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Let's continue with some more vocabulary.
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Larry.
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Move on.
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It means to stop thinking about something and continue with what's next.
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For example, after the mistake, I just moved on and kept working.
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Everyone makes mistakes, so just move on and keep trying.
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Learn something new.
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It means to gain new knowledge or understanding, often from a mistake or experience.
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For example, every time I make a mistake, I learn something new.
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I try to learn something new every day.
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Keep trying.
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It means to continue making an effort, even after making mistakes or facing difficulties.
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For example, even if you make mistakes, keep trying.
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She kept trying until she finally felt confident speaking English.
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Build confidence.
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It means to gradually develop trust in your own abilities.
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For example, laughing at small mistakes helped me build confidence.
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Speaking English every day is a great way to build confidence. Be harsh on yourself.
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It means to criticize yourself too much for your mistakes.
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For example, don't be too harsh on yourself after making a mistake.
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I used to be harsh on myself whenever I spoke English.
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Okay, let's do a quick recap.
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Today we talked about how to laugh at your mistakes.
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First, smile.
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It really does change the mood of any awkward situation.
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Second, laugh at yourself.
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It makes you and everyone around you feel more comfortable.
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Third, say, it's okay.
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Simple words that take the pressure off immediately.
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Fourth, learn from the experience.
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Every mistake teaches you something useful.
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And fifth, move on.
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Don't let one small mistake control your whole day.
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These lessons really helped me build more confidence in my daily life.
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Same here.
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A little humor really does go a long way.
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Thank you so much for listening today.
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We hope this episode helps you feel a little lighter about your next small mistake.
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Remember, next time you spill something, say the wrong word, or go to the wrong place, just smile and say, it's not a big deal.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a comment.
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We'd love to hear your funniest mistake story.
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And don't forget, the free PDF transcript is in the description below.
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It's a great way to review today's vocabulary.
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Next time, we're going to talk about something just as fun, how small habits can boost your mood every day.
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You won't want to miss it.
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Until then, take care of yourself and we'll see you next time.

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動画に出てくる覚えておきたい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。

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silly 形容詞/ˈsɪl.i/馬鹿げた, 他愛ない
awkward 形容詞/ˈɔk.wɚd/不器用な, 不便な
presentation 名詞/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/贈呈
harsh 形容詞/ˈhɑɹʃ/粗悪
spill 動詞/spɪl/零れる, 零す
vocabulary 名詞/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/語彙, 語彙力
embarrassed 形容詞/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/恥ずかしい
subscribe 動詞/səbˈskɹaɪb/購読する
mood 名詞/muːd/気分, 気持ち
phrase 名詞/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/句, 語句
mindset 名詞/ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/考え方, 心理
humour 名詞/ˈhjuːmɚ/ユーモア, 諧謔
transcript 名詞/ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/写し, トランスクリプト
topic 名詞/ˈtɑpɪk/話題, テーマ
rush 動詞/ɹʌʃ/急ぐ, 駆け付ける

動画に出てくる句動詞

単語発音意味
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  • Do you have another one?
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  • Have you ever mispronounced a word and felt embarrassed?
  • Ben, have you ever spilled a drink in public?
  • What's the most awkward mistake you've made in public?

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文型動画での表現
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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Have you ever mispronounced · you've made · I've started
動詞 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 後ろに-ing形が続く動詞kept thinking · started saying · keep trying
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