쉐도잉 연습: How to start learning English for a lazy person? | 🎙️8 Minute English | Beginner - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

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

I'm Nathan, your host, here to guide you through fascinating and practical topics to help you live your best life.

Today, we're diving into something that many people struggle with, how to start learning English.

Many people dream of learning English, but never take the first step.

Not because they don't want to, but because they don't know how to start.

The overwhelming number of books, apps, and courses can make it feel impossible to choose the right path.

Don't worry.

In today's episode, we'll follow the journey of Jasmine, an office worker struggling to improve her English, and Otis, an experienced English tutor.

Their conversation will reveal simple, effective ways to start learning English without stress.

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learning it all over again like a toddler.

I don't know where to begin. That bad?

Worse.

I downloaded all these apps, watched some videos, but I feel stuck.

Sounds like you're overwhelmed.

Let's break it down.

There's just too much information.

Everyone says their way is the best.

That's normal.

When there are too many choices, it's hard to pick one.

You will make mistakes.

That's part of learning.

But what if I waste time on the wrong method?

Think of cooking.

Did you wait to find the perfect recipe before you made your first dish?

No. I just started with something easy.

Exactly.

English is the same.

Just start.

Perfection comes later.

But where do I start?

Grammar?

Vocabulary?

Pronunciation?

First, ask yourself, why do you want to learn English?

I want to talk to have better performance at work.

Then focus on that.

Not grammar rules or long word lists.

How do I do that?

Set small goals.

This week, learn ten useful phrases.

Next week, practice introducing yourself.

So I don't have to study everything at once?

Nope.

Small goals keep you motivated.

But should I focus on grammar first?

Start with basic phrases like, how can I help you?

How's your morning?

That feels doable.

Exactly.

The simpler you start, the faster you'll improve.

What about speaking?

Speaking is so hard.

I think I can still speak, but not very smoothly.

My tongue feels stiff.

That's because you're not listening enough.

But when I listen, I don't understand anything.

You don't have to.

Just listen to get used to the sounds.

How?

Start with 10 to 15 minutes a day.

Watch videos with subtitles.

Just focus on hearing the rhythm.

So will my brain adjust over time?

Exactly.

I got it.

And what about sentences?

I know some words, but I can't make sentences.

That's because learning words alone isn't enough.

What do you mean?

Instead of just learning book, learn, can I borrow a book?

It's easier to remember full phrases.

So I should learn things I can say right away?

Yes, that way you don't have to build sentences from scratch.

Ah, I'd like to share one thing with you.

Have you ever felt like losing motivation?

Oh, of course.

I study for a few days, then stop.

In that case, maybe you're trying to do too much at once.

So what should I do?

Break it into small habits.

Learn three new words in the morning.

In the afternoon, listen to a short conversation.

Lastly, try using what you learned at the end of the day.

That sounds easy enough.

There's one more thing.

Studying alone is no fun, right?

Right.

People at my workplace have their own business to do.

Then don't do it alone.

Join an online group or find a language partner.

Talking to real people makes learning easier.

What if they don't want to learn with me?

You know, at this age, I'm… Don't be scared about age.

When it comes to learning English, everyone is friends.

That's a good idea.

I'll find a friend to practice with me.

Let's learn some important vocabulary with me now.

First of all, we have feel stuck.

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Its meaning is to feel unable to make progress.

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It's normal to feel stuck in learning English as a beginner.

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Next, we have break something down.

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It means to simplify something.

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For learning English, let's break it down into small steps.

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What about feel doable?

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This phrase means to seem possible to accomplish.

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When we first learn English, we often start with phrases which feel doable.

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Then we have adjust over time.

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This phrase means to gradually become accustomed to.

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Just focus on recognizing the rhythm so your brain will adjust over time to listening to English.

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The last phrase is struggle to.

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Its meaning is to find it difficult to make progress.

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Jasmine is struggling to improve her English skills.

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That's all, if you don't understand any phrase, please comment below to let me know.

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Let's answer some questions related to the topic so you can understand it better.

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The first question, do you think having a learning partner is helpful?

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Why or why not?

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For me, having a learning partner is very helpful because it makes practice more interactive and enjoyable.

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Speaking with someone regularly improves fluency, builds confidence.

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A partner can also provide feedback and motivation, making learning feel less lonely.

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The second question, do you agree that learning phrases is better than learning words?

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Why or why not?

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From my perspective, learning phrases is better than learning individual words.

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That's because phrases provide context.

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When you learn a phrase, you understand how words work together naturally.

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This helps with speaking fluently, remembering vocabulary more easily, and sounding more natural in conversations.

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What are your answers?

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Please share what you learned from the podcast in the comment section below.

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I really want to hear them.

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Before we end today's episode, I'll tell you a fun fact you might find surprising.

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You only need 1,000 words to understand 85% of English.

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Research from Oxford University shows that you don't need to learn all 170,000 English words to communicate effectively.

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In fact, just the 1,000 most common words make up 85% of daily conversations.

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This means that instead of memorizing thousands of individual words, you should focus on the most useful ones and common phrases.

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For example, knowing the phrase, where's the nearest cafe, is more useful than just learning the word cafe.

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When you practice real-life phrases, you'll improve much faster.

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By using them regularly in daily life, you'll improve faster and gain confidence in speaking.

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And that's a wrap for today's episode.

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Learning English might feel overwhelming at first, but remember, every expert was once a beginner.

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You don't need to be perfect, you just need to start.

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Take small steps, be consistent, and don't be afraid to make mistakes.

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If you ever feel stuck, just come back to the basics.

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Listen, practice, and use what you learn in real life.

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Progress might be slow, but every word you learn brings you closer to your goal.

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So, what's your first step?

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Choose one thing from today's episode and try it today.

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You've got this.

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Thanks for tuning in and see you in the next episode.

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