쉐도잉 연습: Improve English with B2–C1 English Shadowing Practice | Advanced Speaking Workout - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기
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If you can understand English when other people speak, but you still need extra time to form your own answer,
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then don't leave this lesson halfway through.
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Because today we're going to train the exact skill that helps turn understood English into spoken English.
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And there's one important change in today's shadowing practice.
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Many of you have been practicing with me for a long time and your English is becoming stronger.
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So from now on, we're raising the level.
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I won't intentionally slow every sentence down anymore.
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I'll speak at a natural conversational speed, much closer to the English you'll hear in real life.
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And instead of repeating each conversation sentence twice, from now on, you'll repeat it once.
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Why?
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Because at this stage, the goal isn't only to pronounce individual words correctly.
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The goal is to train yourself to hear a complete thought, process it quickly and say it naturally.
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That's what happens in real conversations.
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Nobody repeats their sentence twice for you.
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And people don't normally speak word by word just because you're learning English.
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So this new format will challenge your listening, your memory, your pronunciation and your ability to respond at a more natural pace.
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Don't worry if it feels difficult at first.
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That difficulty is part of the training.
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Today's lesson is built around a very relatable situation.
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Should I move to another city for a better job?
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You'll hear natural English for making a difficult decision, comparing advantages and disadvantages, talking about fear and uncertainty,
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asking for advice, discussing money and lifestyle, and deciding whether an opportunity is worth the risk.
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And this video has two parts.
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First, you'll listen to the complete conversation.
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Don't repeat anything yet, just follow the story.
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Notice how the speakers connect their ideas, how they react to each other, and how they use English to explain complicated thoughts naturally.
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Stay focused on the meaning rather than trying to translate every word.
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Then in part two, we'll go through the same conversation again.
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This time, you'll shadow every sentence once.
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I'll speak at a natural speed.
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After each sentence, you'll get a pause to repeat it aloud Try to copy the whole sentence,
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not just the individual words Focus on the rhythm, sentence stress, connected speech and emotion
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So challenge yourself to stay until the final sentence The conversation becomes more meaningful as it develops
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and the final decision will give you several useful expressions you can use when talking about your own life choices.
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Ready?
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Let's begin.
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Part 1.
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Listen naturally.
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You sounded unusually serious on the phone.
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What's going on?
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I received a job offer this morning and I honestly don't know what to do.
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That's exciting!
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Why do you look as though you've received bad news?
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Because the job is in another city, nearly four hours away.
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Ah, that makes the decision much more complicated.
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Exactly.
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The position is great, but accepting it would change almost everything.
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Tell me about the job first.
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Is it something you genuinely want?
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Yes, the work is more challenging and the salary is considerably better.
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That sounds like a strong opportunity so far.
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It does, but I'd have to leave my apartment, friends and familiar routine behind.
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What's worrying you most?
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The move itself or starting over somewhere new?
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Probably starting over.
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I've finally built a life that feels comfortable here.
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Comfort is valuable, but sometimes it can also hold us back.
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I know.
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That's exactly why I'm taking the offer seriously.
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Would the new salary make a noticeable difference to your lifestyle?
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Definitely.
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I'd earn more and have better opportunities for promotion.
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Then financially the move seems to make sense On paper,
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yes But life isn't only about what looks good on paper That's true Have you looked into the cost of living there?
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A little Rent is higher Although transportation seems much better
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So Emma tells me you're considering leaving us for a glamorous new life
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She's making it sound much more exciting than it actually feels Daniel moved cities for work three years ago,
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so I thought his experience might help I remember being terrified before I moved, even though I wanted the job Did you ever regret it?
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At first, yes.
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Everything felt unfamiliar and I missed my old routine That's exactly what I'm afraid of But after a few months,
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I realized I was adapting much faster than expected What helped you settle in?
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I made an effort to meet people instead of spending every evening alone.
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I'm not particularly good at making new friends quickly.
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Neither was I, but you don't need ten new friends immediately.
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Sometimes one or two good connections are enough at the beginning.
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That's reassuring, but what if the job turns out to be disappointing?
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That's always possible, which is why you should weigh up your options carefully.
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Could you visit the city before making your final decision?
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The company actually invited me to spend a day at the office next week.
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Then go.
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You'll learn more in one day than from 20 online searches.
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I suppose I could keep my options open until I've seen everything myself.
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Exactly.
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Gathering more information doesn't commit you to anything.
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And don't make the decision based entirely on fear.
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I know, but fear can sound surprisingly logical when you're overthinking.
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That's true.
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It can convince you that staying comfortable is always safer.
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What would you choose if fear wasn't part of the decision?
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Honestly, I'd probably accept the job.
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You've been unusually quiet since we left the cafe.
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I've been thinking about the question you asked me.
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The one about what you choose without fear?
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Yes, I think I already knew the answer before you asked.
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Then what's still holding you back?
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Mostly the uncertainty.
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There are so many things I can't predict.
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That's true of almost every major decision.
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I wish I could know in advance whether I'll be happy there.
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Unfortunately, life doesn't give us that kind of guarantee.
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So at some point, I have to take a leap of faith.
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Exactly.
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But that doesn't mean making a careless decision.
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Right.
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I can research the city, visit the office and plan the move properly.
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And if the opportunity still feels right after that?
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Then, maybe it's time to take the plunge.
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How does saying that out loud make you feel?
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Nervous, but strangely excited at the same time.
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That sounds very different from how you felt earlier.
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I think I've been treating uncertainty as proof that something will go wrong.
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really, uncertainty just means you don't know the outcome yet.
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Exactly.
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And staying here doesn't guarantee that everything will remain perfect either.
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So what's your next step?
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I'll visit the company next week and experience the city for myself. And then?
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If it feels right, I'm going to accept the offer.
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That sounds like a decision you can actually feel good about.
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It does.
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I'm still nervous, but I don't want fear making my decisions for me.
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That's probably the most important thing you've said all evening.
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Maybe this opportunity isn't asking me to abandon my life.
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Maybe it's giving you a chance to expand it.
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I like that way of looking at it.
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Part 2.
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Speak with me.
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You've now heard the entire conversation at a natural pace.
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This time, you're going to speak it.
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And remember our new challenge.
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From this lesson onward, each sentence is shadowed once.
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I'll also keep my speaking speed natural rather than intentionally slowing down every line.
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Your job is to listen to the complete thought, hold it briefly in your mind, and reproduce it as naturally as possible.
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If you miss one word, don't stop the whole sentence.
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Keep going.
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That is an important real-life speaking skill.
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Try to copy my rhythm and stress rather than giving every word equal emphasis.
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Ready?
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Let's begin.
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You sounded unusually serious on the phone.
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What's going on?
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I received a job offer this morning and I honestly don't know what to do.
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That's exciting.
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Why do you look as though you've received bad news?
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Because the job is in another city, nearly four hours away.
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Ah, that makes the decision much more complicated.
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Exactly.
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The position is great, but accepting it would change almost everything.
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Tell me about the job first.
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Is it something you genuinely want?
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Yes, the work is more challenging and the salary is considerably better
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That sounds like a strong opportunity so far so far.
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It does, but I'd have to leave my apartment,
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friends and familiar routine behind.
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Good.
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Don't rush the longer sentences.
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Keep the thought connected.
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What's worrying you most?
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The move itself or starting over somewhere new?
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probably starting over I finally built a life that feels comfortable here
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Comfort is valuable, but sometimes it can also hold us back.
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I know that's exactly why I'm taking the offer seriously.
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Would the new salary make a noticeable difference to your lifestyle?
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Definitely.
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I'd earn more and have better opportunities for promotion.
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Then, financially, the move seems to make sense.
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On paper, yes, but life isn't only about what looks good on paper.
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That's true.
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Have you looked into the cost of living there?
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A little.
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Rent is higher, although transportation seems much better.
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Excellent.
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Now let your voice sound more conversational and less like reading.
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So, Emma tells me, you're considering leaving us for a glamorous new life.
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She's making it sound much more exciting than it actually feels Daniel moved cities for work three years ago,
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so I thought his experience might help I remember being terrified before I moved,
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even though I wanted the job.
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Did you ever regret it? At first, yes.
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Everything felt unfamiliar and I missed my old routine.
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That's exactly what I'm afraid of.
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But after a few months, I realised I was adapting much faster than expected.
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What helped you settle in?
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I made an effort to meet people, instead of spending every evening alone.
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I'm not particularly good at making new friends quickly.
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Neither was I, but you don't need ten new friends immediately.
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Sometimes one or two good connections are enough at the beginning.
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That's reassuring, but what if the job turns out to be disappointing?
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That's always possible, which is why you should weigh up your options carefully.
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Very good.
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Stay with the meaning and let the words flow together.
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Could you visit the city before making your final decision?
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The company actually invited me to spend a day at the office next week.
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go.
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You'll learn more in one day than from 20 online searches.
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I suppose I could keep my options open until I've seen everything myself.
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Exactly.
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Gathering more information doesn't commit you to anything.
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And don't make the decision based entirely on fear.
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I know, but fear can sound surprisingly logical when you're overthinking.
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That's true.
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It can convince you that staying comfortable is always safer.
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What would you choose if fear wasn't part of the decision?
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Honestly, I'd probably accept the job.
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Excellent.
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Final scene.
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Speak with confidence and emotion now.
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You've been unusually quiet since we left the cafe.
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I've been thinking about the question you asked me.
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The one about what you'd choose without fear.
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Yes, I think I already knew the answer before you asked.
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Then what's still holding you back?
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Mostly the uncertainty.
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There are so many things I can't predict.
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That's true of almost every major decision.
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I wish I could know in advance whether I'll be happy there.
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Unfortunately, life doesn't give us that kind of guarantee.
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So at some point, I have to take a leap of faith take a leap of faith.
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Exactly.
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But that doesn't mean making a careless decision.
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Right.
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I can research the city, visit the office and plan the move properly.
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And if the opportunity still feels right after that?
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Then maybe it's time to take the plunge.
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How does saying that out loud make you feel?
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Nervous, but strangely excited at the same time.
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That sounds very different from how you felt earlier.
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I think I've been treating uncertainty as proof that something will go wrong.
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When really, uncertainty just means you don't know the outcome yet.
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Exactly.
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And staying here doesn't guarantee that everything will remain perfect either.
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So what's your next step?
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I'll visit the company next week and experience the city for myself.
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If it feels right, I'm going to accept the offer.
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That sounds like a decision you can actually feel good about.
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It does.
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I'm still nervous, but I don't want fear making my decisions for me.
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That's probably the most important thing you've said all evening.
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Maybe this opportunity isn't asking me to abandon my life.
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it's giving you a chance to expand it.
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I like that way of looking at it.
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Outstanding work.
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And if today's shadowing felt more challenging than usual, that's exactly what I wanted.
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moving beyond slow, carefully separated English.
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You're training yourself to understand and produce English at the pace people actually use in conversations.
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Today, you practiced how to talk about uncertainty,
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compare different options, express fear without sounding helpless,
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give thoughtful advice, explain the reasons behind a decision,
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and talk about opportunities in a mature, natural way.
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But the most important thing you practiced wasn't one particular expression,
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it was processing complete English sentences at natural speed.
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If you couldn't repeat every line perfectly today, that's completely normal.
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Don't measure your progress by whether you made zero mistakes.
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Measure it by whether your second or third practice feels easier than your first.
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Come back to this lesson again.
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Listen to part one naturally, then shadow part two again without slowing the video down.
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Over time, the sentences that feel fast today will begin to feel normal, and that's exactly what we want.
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Before you leave, answer today's question in the comments.
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Would you move to another city for a better opportunity?
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Why or why not?
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Try to write four or five complete sentences.
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And if you completed the natural speed shadowing practice, write, I'm ready to speak English at a natural pace.
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If you enjoyed today's lesson,
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like this video, subscribe to English Fluency Teacher and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next conversation and shadowing practice.
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Keep listening, keep speaking, keep challenging your English and I'll see you in the next lesson.
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이 영상에는 섀도잉할 문장 263개와 단어 2395개가 있습니다. 말하는 구간의 길이는 27:33입니다. 화자는 분당 약 87단어로 천천히 말해서 소리 하나하나를 따라 하기에 여유가 있습니다. 단어의 85%가 영어에서 가장 많이 쓰이는 3,000단어에 속합니다. 나머지는 연습 전에 미리 확인해 두세요.
이 영상의 핵심 어휘
영상에 나오는 익혀 둘 만한 단어 15개를 발음, 뜻과 함께 정리했습니다.
| 단어 | 발음 | 뜻 |
|---|---|---|
| uncertainty 명사 | /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ | 불확실 |
| shadow 명사 | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | 그림자, 음영 |
| lesson 명사 | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | 수업, 과 |
| guarantee 명사 | /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ | 보증 |
| routine 명사 | /ɹuˈtin/ | 일과, 루틴 |
| salary 명사 | /ˈsæləɹi/ | 급료, 봉급 |
| complicated 형용사 | /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/ | 복잡하다 |
| carefully 부사 | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | 주의하여, 조심스럽게 |
| connect 동사 | /kəˈnɛkt/ | 잇다, 연결하다 |
| earn 동사 | /ɝn/ | 벌다 |
| compare 동사 | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | 비교하다, 비유하다 |
| skill 명사 | /skɪl/ | 기술, 스킬 |
| promotion 명사 | /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ | 승진, 진급 |
| regret 동사 | /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ | 후회하다 |
| expand 동사 | /ɪkˈspænd/ | 펴다, 피다 |
이 영상의 문법
화자가 가장 많이 쓰는 문형을 영상 속 실제 표현과 함께 정리했습니다.
| 문형 | 영상 속 표현 |
|---|---|
| 현재완료진행 have/has been + -ing — 전에 시작해 지금도 계속되는 동작 | have been practicing · I've been thinking · I've been treating |
| 현재완료 have/has + 과거분사 — 과거의 일이 지금도 관련이 있을 때 | you've received · I've finally built · I've seen |
| 수동태 be + 과거분사 — 누가 하는지보다 무슨 일이 일어나는지에 초점 | is built · is shadowed |
| 관계절 who / which + 절 — 사람이나 사물에 대한 추가 정보 | possible, which is |
주의할 발음
화자는 don't, I'm, doesn't 같은 축약형과 약화된 형태를 96번 사용합니다. 들리는 대로 짧게 발음하세요.
- “th” 소리: gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/
- “sh”와 “zh” 소리: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/, promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, intentionally /ɪnˈtɛn(t)ʃənəli/
- 긴 단어 — 강세 위치에 주의: uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, genuinely /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/
이 영상으로 연습하는 방법
- 먼저 말하지 않고 영상을 끝까지 듣고 모르는 단어를 적어 둡니다.
- 보통 속도로 한 문장씩 섀도잉하고, 화자의 리듬과 맞을 때까지 반복합니다.
- 자신의 목소리를 녹음해 원본과 비교하고, uncertainty, shadow, lesson 같은 단어에 특히 주의합니다.
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.































