쉐도잉 연습: English Conversation Practice: Are You Stuck? (Try This) - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to Mr. English Channel, where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hey there everyone!
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It is so awesome to be here with you today for another great lesson.
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I am really happy too, because our listeners sent us so many messages asking for another dialogue episode.
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People are truly loving this format.
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Oh, definitely.
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They are requesting it a lot.
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And honestly, listening to real conversations is one of the absolute best ways to learn.
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It really is, Paul, because it shows how words actually connect in everyday life.
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Plus, it is perfect for shadowing practice.
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Shadowing is such a powerful tool.
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You can just listen to us, pause the video, and repeat the sentences out loud to practice your pronunciation.
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Exactly!
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It helps your mouth get used to the natural rhythm of American English.
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So today, we have a very realistic dialogue between Lucas and Maya.
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Lucas feels like he is working hard but not getting anywhere.
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Let's listen to their conversation first, and then we will break down all the secrets inside it.
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Hey, Maya.
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Can I ask you something?
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Of course, Lucas.
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What is it?
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How did you learn English so fast?
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I feel like I'm stuck.
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Stuck?
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What do you mean?
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I study every day, but I still can't speak well.
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Hmm, how do you study exactly?
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I memorize a lot of grammar rules and word lists.
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Ah, I see.
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That's part of the problem.
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Wait, memorizing is wrong?
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Not wrong, but it's not enough.
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You need to use the language.
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But I'm afraid of making mistakes.
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Everyone makes mistakes.
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That's how we learn.
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Even you?
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Especially me.
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I said so many silly things at first.
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Really?
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That makes me feel better.
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Try watching shows in English, with subtitles, at first.
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Hmm, that sounds fun, actually and talk to yourself out loud in English.
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Out loud?
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Won't I look strange?
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Maybe a little.
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But it really works.
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Okay.
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Anything else?
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Yes.
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Don't translate everything.
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Try to think in English.
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That's hard.
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It is, at the beginning.
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But it gets easier.
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Wow.
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I never thought about it that way.
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Just be patient with yourself.
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Progress takes time.
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Thank you, Maya.
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This really helps.
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Anytime, Lucas.
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You've got this.
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Wow, that was such a wonderful conversation.
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There are so many great lessons we can take from Lucas and Maya.
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Absolutely, Emily.
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Let's start right at the beginning, where Lucas says, "Can I ask you something?" That is a perfect phrase to start a conversation.
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Yes, it is very natural and polite when you want to ask a friend for advice.
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But then Lucas uses a very interesting phrase.
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He says, "I feel like I'm stuck." Oh, to feel stuck is a big one.
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It means you feel like you're not moving forward or you're not making any progress at all.
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Right.
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It's like your car is stuck in the mud.
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You press the gas pedal, but the wheels just spin and you stay in the same place.
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Haha, that is a perfect description, Emily.
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A lot of English learners feel exactly like that.
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They study, but they feel like they're not improving.
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Yes, and Lucas explains why he feels that way.
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He says he studies every day, but he still cannot speak well.
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Which leads to Maya's question: How do you study exactly?
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This is a great phrase to use when you want specific details about something.
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Exactly.
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And Lucas answers that he memorizes a lot of grammar rules and word lists.
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He thinks that is the correct way to learn.
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But Maya immediately stops him.
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She says, "Ah, I see.
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That's part of the problem." She realizes his strategy is not working.
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Part of the problem means that his actions are contributing to the bad result.
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Memorizing rules is not inherently bad, but it limits your speaking.
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Right.
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And Lucas gets so confused.
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He asks, "Wait, memorizing is wrong?" I love how he says, "Wait," to pause the conversation.
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Yes, we use "wait" in conversation when we are surprised or want to clarify something, and Maya tells him it is not wrong,
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but it is just not enough.
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That is the golden rule right there.
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You cannot just put information into your head, you have to actually use the language to build the skill.
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But then Lucas shares his biggest roadblock.
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He says, "But I'm afraid of making mistakes." This is so common, isn't it, Paul?
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Oh, definitely.
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Fear stops so many people from speaking.
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But Maya just laughs and says, "Everyone makes mistakes.
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That's how we learn." She is so right.
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Mistakes are not failures, they are just footsteps on the path to fluency.
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If you aren't making mistakes, you aren't trying.
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Exactly.
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And when Lucas asks if she made mistakes too, she says, especially me.
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I said so many silly things at first.
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We all say silly things.
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Silly means funny or a little foolish, but in a harmless way.
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It is much softer than saying stupid.
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It really is.
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It makes the situation feel light and human.
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Hearing that honestly makes Lucas feel a lot better about his own journey.
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"That makes me feel better" is a wonderful phrase to use when someone gives you comfort or reduces your anxiety.
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It is very common. For sure.
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By the way, if you're enjoying this conversation and want to feel better about your English, make sure to subscribe to the channel and give us a like.
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Yes, please share this video with a friend who is also learning.
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We love growing our community, and your support helps us make more videos.
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Speaking of our community, let's see what everyone thinks.
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What is a silly mistake you made when speaking English?
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Tell us in the comments below.
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Ugh, I cannot wait to read those comments.
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It is always so fun and encouraging to see that we are all in this together.
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It really is.
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Now let's look at Maya's next tip.
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She tells Lucas to try watching shows in English, with subtitles at first.
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This is a fantastic step.
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Using subtitles in the beginning is not cheating.
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It helps your eyes connect the written word to what your ears are hearing.
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Yes, it trains your brain to recognize the sounds.
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And Lucas says, "That sounds fun, actually.
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Learning should always be fun." Definitely, because if it is fun, you will keep doing it every day.
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But then Maya gives a tip that makes Lucas a bit nervous.
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Oh yeah, she tells him to talk to himself, out loud, in English.
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And Lucas is like, "Won't I look strange?" He thinks people will think he's going crazy.
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"Out loud" means speaking so other people can hear you, not just in your thoughts.
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Right.
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Maya admits he might look a little strange, but she promises that it really works.
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And it truly does work wonders for your fluency.
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It does, because you can practice when you are alone at home.
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You can talk about your day, describe what you are cooking, or just say your thoughts.
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It trains the muscles in your mouth to speak English without the pressure of a real conversation.
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It's like an athlete practicing before a big game.
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And you know, if you want an amazing tool to practice speaking and chatting anytime without any pressure, you should try Mr. English AI.
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Oh, absolutely.
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Mr. English AI is like having a helpful friend in your pocket.
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You can text or talk to it whenever you want, and it helps you improve fast.
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It is a completely safe space to practice everything you learn here on the channel.
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Plus, it gives you instant feedback to help you grow.
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The link to try Mr. English AI is right down there in the video description.
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It's a fantastic tool, so make sure to check it out after this episode.
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Yes, don't miss it.
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Now let's move to the next advice Maya shares.
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She says, "Don't translate everything.
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Try to think in English." Whew, that is a tough one for many students.
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Lucas immediately responds, "That's hard." And honestly, it really is hard in the beginning.
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It takes time, because your brain naturally wants to translate from your native language first,
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but that process is too slow for real conversations.
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Exactly.
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By the time you finish translating a sentence in your head, the other person has already changed the topic. So true.
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You are still thinking about the greeting, and they are already saying goodbye.
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It can be so overwhelming.
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To stop translating, you have to start small.
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Look at a simple object, like a table, and just think the word "table" directly in English.
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Yes, don't say the word in your native language first.
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Just look at the item and label it in English.
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Small steps build a very strong habit.
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And Maya reminds him of that.
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She says it gets easier, but he must be patient with himself, because progress takes time.
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That is my favorite part.
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Progress takes time is a deep truth.
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Learning a language is a long journey, not a fast race.
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You must be kind to yourself.
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Lucas is very grateful for this advice.
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He says, "Wow, I never thought about it that way." This shows his perspective has completely changed.
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It really did.
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And Maya ends with a lovely phrase: "Anytime, Lucas, you've got this." "Anytime" is a friendly way to say "you're welcome."
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And "You've got this" means "I believe in your ability to succeed." It's a super encouraging phrase to use with your friends.
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We want to say that to all of our viewers too.
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You have got this.
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Now let's listen to the entire dialogue one more time to practice our shadowing.
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This is your chance to really listen to the rhythm now that you know all the phrases.
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Try to repeat after the words.
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Let's listen.
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Hey, Maya.
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Can I ask you something?
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Of course, Lucas, what is it?
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How did you learn English so fast?
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I feel like I'm stuck.
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Stuck?
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What do you mean?
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I study every day, but I still can't speak well.
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Hmm, how do you study exactly?
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I memorize a lot of grammar rules and word lists.
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Ah, I see.
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That's part of the problem.
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Wait, memorizing is wrong?
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Not wrong, but it's not enough.
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You need to use the language.
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But I'm afraid of making mistakes.
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Everyone makes mistakes.
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That's how we learn.
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Even you?
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Especially me.
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I said so many silly things at first.
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Really?
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That makes me feel better.
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Try watching shows in English, with subtitles, at first.
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Hmm, that sounds fun, actually and talk to yourself out loud in English.
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Out loud?
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Won't I look strange?
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Maybe a little.
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But it really works.
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Okay.
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Anything else?
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Yes.
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Don't translate everything.
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Try to think in English.
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That's hard.
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It is, at the beginning.
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But it gets easier.
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Wow.
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I never thought about it that way.
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Just be patient with yourself.
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Progress takes time.
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Thank you, Maya.
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This really helps.
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Anytime, Lucas.
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You've got this. That was absolutely wonderful.
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Hearing that dialogue a second time makes a huge difference, doesn't it?
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It really does.
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I bet our listeners noticed so many more details this time around.
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Exactly!
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Like how Maya didn't judge Lucas at all.
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She just supported him, which is exactly what a good study partner does.
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That's a great point.
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Did you notice how Lucas felt relieved just knowing that everyone makes mistakes?
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Yes, and that is a great lesson for everyone listening.
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Finding a friend to practice with makes the journey so much easier.
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time.
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Totally!
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So write your favorite phrase from today's dialogue in the comments.
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And don't forget to like and subscribe.
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Yes, please share this video with a friend who is also learning English.
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Thank you so much for spending time with us today.
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Keep practicing and we will see you very soon.
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You've got this everyone.
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Bye -bye.
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왜 이 비디오로 말하기 연습을 해야 하는가?

이 유튜브 영어 공부 영상에서는 실제 대화를 통해 영어 회화 연습을 할 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. 대화를 듣고 따라하는 것은 자연스러운 말하기 능력을 기르는 데 큰 도움이 됩니다. 비디오에서 선보인 대화 형식은 실생활에서 자주 사용하는 언어의 흐름을 이해하는 데 이상적이며, 주인공들의 대화를 통해 언어의 맥락과 사용법을 배울 수 있습니다. 특히, shadow speak 훈련 방식을 적용하여 반복해서 소리 내어 말해보는 것이 여러분의 발음을 개선하고 자신감을 높이는 데 큰 역할을 합니다.

문맥 속의 문법 및 표현

  • "Can I ask you something?" – 이 표현은 누군가에게 질문하고 싶을 때 자주 사용됩니다. 한국어로 "뭔가 물어봐도 될까요?"라는 의미를 가집니다.
  • "How did you learn English so fast?" – 과거에 영어를 어떻게 빨리 배웠는지를 묻는 문장으로, 과거시제와 시제 일치를 이해하는 데 유용합니다.
  • "I'm afraid of making mistakes." – 실수하는 것을 두려워한다는 표현으로, 회화 연습 시 자주 나타나는 불안감을 전달합니다. 이는 학습자들이 겪는 공감을 불러일으킬 수 있습니다.
  • "Everyone makes mistakes." – 실수를 하는 것은 자연스러운 과정이라는 메시지를 전달하며, 영어 회화를 연습하는 데 두려움을 덜어줄 수 있는 표현입니다.

일반적인 발음 함정

대화 속에서 자주 등장하는 몇몇 단어들은 발음하기 쉽지 않은 경우가 있습니다. 예를 들어, "stuck"와 "study" 같은 단어는 비슷한 발음으로 혼동될 수 있습니다. 이러한 발음을 구분하기 위해서는 지속적인 연습이 필요합니다. 또 다른 트랩은 "everyone"과 같은 단어들로, 즉흥적으로 말할 때 발음이 흐트러질 수 있습니다. IELTS 스피킹 시험 준비에 있어 이러한 발음 오류를 최소화하는 것이 중요합니다. 다양한 발음 연습을 포함하여 자연스러운 리듬을 익히는 것이 여러분의 영어 실력을 한층 높여줄 것입니다.

쉐도잉이란? 영어 실력을 빠르게 키우는 과학적 방법

쉐도잉(Shadowing)은 원래 전문 통역사 훈련을 위해 개발된 언어 학습 기법으로, 다언어 학자인 Dr. Alexander Arguelles에 의해 대중화된 방법입니다. 핵심 원리는 간단하지만 매우 강력합니다: 원어민의 영어를 들으면서 1~2초의 짧은 지연으로 즉시 소리 내어 따라 말하는 것——마치 '그림자(shadow)'처럼 화자를 따라가는 것입니다. 문법 공부나 수동적인 청취와 달리, 쉐도잉은 뇌와 입 근육이 동시에 실시간으로 영어를 처리하고 재현하도록 훈련합니다. 연구에 따르면 이 방법은 발음 정확도, 억양, 리듬, 연음, 청취력, 말하기 유창성을 크게 향상시킵니다. IELTS 스피킹 준비와 자연스러운 영어 소통을 원하는 분들에게 특히 효과적입니다.