쉐도잉 연습: English Podcast for Motivation | Believe in Yourself and Speak English with Confidence | A2-B1 Level - 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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Hello Emily!
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Hi everyone!
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It is a beautiful day here today and I just finished my second cup of coffee.
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Oh yeah!
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I can definitely tell.
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You have a lot of great energy today.
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I really do.
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And I think that positive energy is absolutely perfect for what we're exploring today.
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I completely agree.
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Today we are talking about a very powerful idea, something that changes the direction of your whole life.
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It sounds like a secret superpower.
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What exactly is it?
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It is kind of a superpower.
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Today we are talking about self -belief and why true success always starts with it.
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Oh, I love this topic.
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It is so important for everyone, no matter what your goals are.
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Exactly.
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So let's start with a simple question.
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What does it actually mean to believe in yourself?
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That is a great question.
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I think self -belief is simply trusting your own abilities and your own mind.
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Right.
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It means you look at a big goal and think, "I can figure this out." Yes, and it also means trusting yourself even when things get difficult.
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Totally.
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It's like having an internal voice that says you are capable even before you start the project.
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But it's not just a warm feeling, right?
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It actually changes how you act in the real world.
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Absolutely.
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When you have self -belief, you take action.
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You don't just sit and wait for things to happen.
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you take that very first step.
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That makes so much sense.
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Oh, but even though it is so important, many people really struggle with it every day.
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Oh, for sure.
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Self -doubt is incredibly common.
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Why do you think that happens to so many of us?
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Well, one big reason is the fear of failing.
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Nobody wants to look bad or make silly mistakes.
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That is so true.
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We often worry way too much about what other people will think if we fail.
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We also compare ourselves to other people all the time.
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Social media makes that comparison game so much worse, doesn't it?
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Oh yeah, you see everyone's perfect vacation photos, and you start to feel like your normal life is not good enough.
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Exactly.
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It is so easy to forget that everyone struggles behind the scenes.
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We only see the highlights.
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Plus, past experiences can really hurt our confidence.
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You mean like...
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If you failed a big test five years ago, your brain still remembers it today?
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Yes, unfortunately.
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Our brains actually like to remember the bad moments just to protect us from doing it again.
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But we do not have to let those old memories stop us now.
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We can choose a new path.
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Exactly.
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Now, some people worry that believing in themselves too much is a bad thing.
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Like they might seem arrogant to their friends?
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I hear that concern a lot.
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Right.
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But confidence and arrogance are completely different things.
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How would you explain the difference between them, Emily?
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Well, confidence is quiet.
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It is just knowing your own value and feeling comfortable.
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And arrogance is loud?
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Like you always have to prove you're better than everyone else in the room?
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Exactly.
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Confident people actually love seeing other people succeed.
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That is a really beautiful point.
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Arrogant people feel threatened when someone else does a good job.
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Yes, because arrogance usually hides deep insecurity.
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They act loud because they are scared. So true.
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If you truly believe in yourself, you can be kind, supportive, and humble.
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Absolutely.
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You never need to push anyone down just to lift yourself up.
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You know, talking about lifting people up, that reminds me of our amazing listeners.
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Oh, our listeners are the best.
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I love how they always support each other in the comments section.
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They really do.
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And if you're enjoying our conversation today, please take a second to give this video a quick like.
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Yes, and make sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already joined our community.
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Also, share this episode with a friend who might need a little extra self -belief today.
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We would also love to hear from you directly.
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What is one personal goal you are working on right now?
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Tell us down in the comments, writing your goal down publicly is actually a great way to show self -belief.
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It really is.
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Okay, let's talk about how this strong belief actually creates real success.
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Yeah, how does the invisible feeling inside your head change the physical world around you?
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Well, people who believe in themselves simply try more new things.
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That makes perfect sense.
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If a soccer player thinks they will score, they will kick the ball.
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Right.
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And when they face a huge problem, they don't just quit, they persist.
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Because they believe there is a hidden solution, even if they cannot see it yet.
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Exactly.
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They view their mistakes as useful feedback, not as a final stop sign.
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Oh, I love that mindset.
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Mistakes are just helpful information to teach you how to win later.
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Exactly.
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But if you deeply doubt yourself, one small mistake can make you give up completely.
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I have definitely done that before.
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It is not a fun feeling at all.
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We all have, Paul.
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But true self -belief gives you the mental energy to try just one more time.
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You know, I'm thinking about some very famous people who really had to trust themselves before they succeeded.
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Oh, there are so many great historical stories about that.
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Who are you thinking of?
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Well, think about Walt Disney.
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Did you know he was actually fired from a newspaper job?
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Really?
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Why did the newspaper fire him?
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His boss told him he had no imagination and no original ideas.
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Wow, the brilliant creator of Mickey Mouse was told he had no imagination?
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That is crazy.
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Exactly.
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If he believed his boss instead of himself, we would not have those beautiful Disney movies today.
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That is an incredible lesson.
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And what about J .K.
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Rowling, the famous author of Harry Potter?
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She faced a ton of rejection too, right?
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Yes!
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Her magical book was rejected by 12 different publishers before someone finally said yes.
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Twelve big rejections.
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That would honestly make almost anyone cry and quit writing forever.
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Totally.
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But she knew her story was special, so she just kept knocking on doors.
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That is the ultimate example of self -belief.
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She completely trusted her own magic.
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She really did.
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And a big part of keeping that trust alive is how we talk to ourselves every day.
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You mean our internal dialogue?
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The positive self -talk?
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Yes, the words we use inside our own heads have a massive impact on our daily motivation.
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Sometimes that inner voice can be very harsh and mean.
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Oh, absolutely.
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We often say terrible things to ourselves that we would never say to a good friend.
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That is so true.
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If a friend makes a simple mistake, we always say, "It's okay, you'll get it next time." But if we make the exact same mistake,
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we say, "I am so stupid.
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I always ruin everything." We really need to break that bad habit.
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It drains all our mental energy.
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Exactly!
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We need to become our own best cheerleaders.
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So instead of thinking, "I can't do this," we should say, "I am currently learning how to do this." Perfect.
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Adding the simple word learning changes the whole emotional feeling.
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Speaking of learning, we have an amazing resource to help our listeners practice everything we talk about.
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Yes, we do.
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If you want to improve your English faster and build your confidence, you have to try Mr. English AI.
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It is a brilliant, smart assistant that you can chat with any time, day or night.
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Exactly.
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You can practice your new vocabulary, ask grammar questions, and have real, natural conversations.
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It is so incredibly helpful because it gives you a totally safe space to practice without any social pressure.
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Right!
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And the direct link to try Mr. English AI is right down there in the video description.
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Go check it out right after the episode finishes.
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It is an absolute game changer for your self -belief in English.
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That is a wonderful transition, Paul, because learning the English language definitely requires a lot of self -belief.
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Oh, absolutely.
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Learning any new language is a very long journey with hundreds of funny mistakes.
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Yes.
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When you bravely try to speak English at a store, you will probably use the wrong word sometimes.
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Or your mind might just go blank and you forget a simple word completely.
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That happens to my students a lot.
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And when that awkward moment happens, you need strong self -belief to keep talking and smiling.
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Exactly.
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You cannot let one confusing coffee shop conversation stop you from trying again tomorrow.
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Right.
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Confident learners know that their current little mistakes do not define their future fluency.
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They just trust the long process.
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They know for a fact they will get better over time. So true!
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Every single time you open your mouth to practice, you are building your conversational confidence. So...
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How should we handle those embarrassing failures when they inevitably happen?
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We have to consciously reframe them.
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We have to learn how to turn our failure into steady growth.
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Reframing is such a great mental tool.
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It just means looking at the bad situation from a positive angle.
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Yes.
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A failure is not a permanent tattoo.
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It does not stay on your skin forever.
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I really love that visual comparison.
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A failure just washes right off in the shower.
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Exactly!
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A failure is just a specific event that happened in the past, not who you are as a person. So...
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If you fail an English grammar test, it just means you need to try a different study method next time.
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Right!
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You bravely look at what went wrong, learn the clear lesson, and then move forward.
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That requires a lot of emotional maturity, but it is definitely the fastest way to grow up.
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It really is.
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Now let's give our lovely listeners some simple daily habits to actually build this belief.
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Okay, where should someone start if they feel very insecure right now?
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The absolute best way to start is to set very small, easily achievable goals.
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Like deciding to make your bed every single morning.
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Yes!
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Or promising to study English for just 10 short minutes a day.
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Oh, I see the logic.
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When you finish the small goal, you prove to your brain that you can do it.
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Exactly.
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And then you have to actively celebrate that tiny progress.
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Even the super tiny wins?
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Like successfully ordering water at a restaurant?
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Especially the tiny wins.
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They slowly build an unstoppable momentum over time.
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And what about the bad habit of comparing ourselves to others?
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We really need to stop doing that, right?
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Absolutely.
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The only person you should ever compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday.
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That is beautifully said.
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Everyone is simply walking on their own unique timeline.
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They really are.
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And there is one more very important concept to remember before we finish.
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What is the final piece of the self -belief puzzle, Emily?
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You have to firmly believe in yourself long before you see the final successful results.
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That is definitely the hardest part, waiting in the dark for the success to finally show up.
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It is really hard.
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But if a farmer plants a tiny seed, he does not dig it up the next day to see if it is growing.
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Right.
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He just trusts that it is doing the invisible work under the dirt.
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Exactly.
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You have to trust that your hard work is building something great, even when it's totally invisible. So true.
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You just calmly keep watering the seed with positive daily action.
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And eventually, all that beautiful self -belief will break through the surface for everyone to see.
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That is a wonderful way to think about it.
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And speaking of action, I think it is time to practice what we learned today.
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Let's do it!
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Here is a little practice dialogue using today's concepts.
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Are you ready, Paul?
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I am born ready.
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Let's pretend you are feeling very nervous about a big job interview tomorrow morning.
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Oh, I am so incredibly worried about this interview, Paul.
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What if I completely freeze and say the wrong thing?
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It is totally normal to feel nervous, Emily, but you are very prepared and highly qualified for this position.
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"I know, but there are probably so many smart people applying.
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I honestly feel like I am not good enough." Stop comparing yourself to strangers you don't even know.
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Just focus on your own unique skills and experience.
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You're right.
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I really need to use some positive self -talk to calm my brain right now.
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Exactly.
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You are a fantastic worker and any company would be very lucky to have you.
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Just trust yourself.
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Thank you so much, Paul.
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I am going to reframe my fear and turn it into real confidence. And scene.
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That was a perfect example of being a kind and supportive friend.
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It really was.
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Having good, positive friends around you also helps your own self -belief grow faster.
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We sincerely hope today's lively episode gave you a really nice boost of confidence.
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If it did, please make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and leave us a quick comment.
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Yes!
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Let us know what small, achievable goal you are going to conquer today.
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Thank you so much for spending your valuable time with us.
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Keep believing in yourself.
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Keep practicing your English and we'll see you next time.
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Bye everyone!
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Bye!
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이 비디오는 영어를 배우는 과정에서 자신감과 자기 신뢰를 키우는 데 매우 유용합니다. 영어를 잘 구사하기 위해서는 단순한 문법 지식 외에도 자신감이 필수적입니다. 이 영상에서 제시하는 긍정적인 에너지는 여러분이 말하기 연습을 할 때 느낄 수 있는 두려움을 줄여줍니다. 여러분은 "영어 쉐도잉" 방식으로 이 비디오를 따라 하면서 자연스럽게 발음을 교정하고, 말하기 능력을 증진할 수 있습니다. 기본적인 표현을 반복하고 자신의 목소리로 새로운 문장을 만들어 보세요.
문맥 속의 문법 및 표현
비디오에서 사용된 몇 가지 주요 문법 구조 및 표현은 다음과 같습니다:
- 자기 신뢰(sorry-self belief): "I can figure this out." 이 표현은 목표를 설정하고 그것을 해결할 수 있는 능력이 있다는 것을 강조합니다.
- 행동의 중요성: "When you have self-belief, you take action." 자기 신뢰가 있을 때 행동을 취하는 것이 중요하다는 점을 잘 설명하고 있습니다.
- 두려움 인정: "Fear of failing." 실패의 두려움은 많은 사람들이 겪는 공통적인 문제이며, 이를 인정하는 것이 첫 번째 단계임을 알려줍니다.
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이 비디오에는 영어 학습자들이 주의해야 할 몇 가지 발음 함정이 있습니다:
- Trusting: 이 단어는 '트러스팅'보다는 '트러스팅'에 가깝게 발음해야 자연스럽습니다.
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- Success: '삭세스'라고 발음되기 쉬운 이 단어는 강하게 '섹스'에 가깝게 발음하는 것이 정확합니다.
이러한 발음들을 주의 깊게 연습하면서, 자연스럽게 비디오의 내용을 따라해 보세요. '영어 발음 교정'에 도움을 줄 수 있는 유용한 연습이 될 것입니다.
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