쉐도잉 연습: How to do 10 minutes of speaking every day? |🎙️ 8 Minute English | Beginner - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

Hi, everyone, and welcome to today's podcast.

I'm Nathan, your host, here to help you gain confidence in speaking English.

Have you ever felt like you understand English perfectly when listening,

but when it's your turn to speak, you just freeze?

It's frustrating, right?

In today's episode, we'll explore why this happens,

and more importantly, how to overcome it.

We'll listen to a conversation between Katie and Sharon.

Katie struggles with speaking fluently,

and Sharon shares some simple yet effective techniques that helped her improve.

Let's get started.

Hey, Katie!

It's been forever.

How have you been?

Oh my gosh, it's so good to see you again.

I've been okay.

Just busy with life.

But to be honest, I've been struggling with my English speaking.

Oh, what's wrong?

I feel like I understand a lot,

but when it's my turn to talk, I freeze up.

It's so frustrating.

Oh, I totally get that.

I was in the same boat before I went abroad.

I could read and listen pretty well, but actually speaking?

That was a whole different challenge.

Exactly.

I feel like my mind just goes blank.

And when I do say something,

I overthink every little mistake.

I was even considering taking a one-on-one speaking class.

But I don't want to waste money if I'm not even consistent.

You know?

That's a smart way to think about it.

Classes are great, but they can only do so much.

At first I thought taking formal classes was the only way.

But then my brother gave me some advice that changed everything.

What did he say?

He told me that no matter how many classes I took,

I wouldn't improve unless I practiced every single day.

So he helped me create a simple 10-minute speaking routine.

Just 10 minutes?

That doesn't sound like much.

It depends on what you want to focus on,

but I usually break it into three steps.

Three steps?

That sounds organized.

Yep.

First, I pick a simple topic or a question,

like what did I do today or what's my favorite food.

That makes sense.

What's next?

Then I listen to a short conversation or a podcast to get familiar with natural speech.

So you listen first, then practice?

Exactly.

After listening, I try to repeat or imitate the way native speakers say things.

Then I speak about the topic myself and record my voice.

Oh, that sounds effective.

Listening, repeating, then recording.

I like it.

Yes.

And if you do this every day,

you'll see a huge improvement in your fluency.

But what if I don't have anyone to practice with?

No worries.

Talking to yourself is a great way to practice.

Just describe things around you,

like what you're doing or what you see.

Like, I'm making coffee.

The water is boiling.

The smell is amazing.

Exactly.

You can also talk about your thoughts or tell a story about your day.

This sounds simple but useful.

I'll try doing this more.

Yes, it helps with thinking in English naturally.

There's one thing I have always struggled with.

It's pronunciation.

How can I improve it?

Try shadowing.

It's a technique where you listen to native speakers and immediately repeat what they say.

Oh, like mimicking?

That's right.

Choose a short podcast or a movie scene.

Listen once to understand, then replay and repeat each line as closely as possible.

That sounds fun.

Does it help with accent too?

Absolutely.

It trains your mouth and ears to get used to the natural rhythm and intonation of English.

Listen to a short clip,

pause after each sentence, and repeat exactly what you hear.

Try that.

Oh, like practicing with real conversations.

Yes.

Pay attention to the way words are connected and stressed.

It makes your speech sound more natural.

Another great method is the one-minute speaking challenge.

What's that?

You pick a topic and speak about it nonstop for one minute.

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No stopping, no hesitating.

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That sounds hard.

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What if I don't know what to say?

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The goal is to keep talking,

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even if you don't know the perfect word.

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Just explain it in a different way.

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That's a good challenge.

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It forces me to think faster.

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Definitely.

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Another fun way to practice is describing pictures.

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How does that help?

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It improves your vocabulary and fluency.

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Just pick a random picture,

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observe it for two minutes and then describe it in detail.

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That sounds like a creative way to practice.

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It is.

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Plus, you can use photos from Instagram,

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magazines, or even things around you.

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The tips you gave sound easy to follow.

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I think I will improve my speaking quickly.

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But what about in real situations?

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I am quite worried about that.

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Try role-playing.

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Imagine different situations, like ordering food or asking for directions,

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and practice them out loud.

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Does that mean I should just use English like I would when talking to other people in real life?

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You got it right.

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It will help you react in real-life situations.

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Oh, that's practical.

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I can use real-life phrases.

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Exactly.

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If you practice these situations in advance,

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you'll feel more confident when they actually happen.

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Ah, do you read news in English?

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Sometimes, but I don't usually talk about it.

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Try summarizing what you read.

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Just pick a short news article and explain it in your own words.

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Oh, that will help me learn new vocabulary too.

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Yes, it's great for fluency and comprehension.

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Wow, Sharon, these are amazing tips.

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I never knew there were so many ways to practice speaking on my own.

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I'm glad you found them helpful.

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Just remember, the key is to stay consistent.

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Even 10 minutes a day makes a big difference.

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I'll start today.

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Thanks for all the advice.

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Now, let's learn some new phrases related to today's topic.

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The first phrase is freeze up.

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It means to become unable to speak or move due to nervousness.

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Katie always freezes up when she has to speak in front of a big audience.

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Next, we have get familiar with,

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to become more comfortable or knowledgeable about something.

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Listening daily helps you get familiar with English accents.

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Now move on to formal classes.

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They are structured lessons taught in an educational setting.

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Many learners take formal classes to improve their grammar.

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The next phrase is, it depends on,

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something that changes based on the situation.

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Your progress depends on how much you practice.

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The last phrase of today is, get used to.

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The meaning of this phrase is to become familiar with something over time.

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It took Katie a while to get used to speaking English.

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Excellent.

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Try to learn those phrases by heart.

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Please watch till the end to understand today's topic clearly.

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Let's move on to the question session,

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so you guys can understand the topic better.

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The first question, how does role playing help in real life conversations?

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In my opinion, role playing helps by preparing you for real life situations and making responses more natural.

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The second question, what is one benefit of summarizing news articles in English?

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Summarizing news articles helps with vocabulary,

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comprehension, and structuring thoughts clearly.

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We all agree that, right?

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If you can't answer right now, that's okay.

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You can watch this podcast again and find out for yourself.

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talk for one minute and record yourself.

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They are great steps.

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Until next time, keep practicing,

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keep believing, and most importantly,

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don't forget to enjoy the journey of learning English.

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