쉐도잉 연습: Take Risks While You Can | B2 English Shadowing - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기
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There is a quiet truth that many people only realize too late.
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The window for taking meaningful risks does not stay open forever.
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When we are young, or at least when we have fewer responsibilities, fewer expectations, and more flexibility,
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we often underestimate the power of that phase.
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We think we have endless time.
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We believe we can always try later, fail later, explore later.
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But life rarely works that way.
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Time moves forward, and with it come commitments,
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routines, and invisible limits that slowly reduce our willingness to step into the unknown.
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That is why the idea of taking risks while you can is not just inspiring advice,
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but a practical strategy for building a life that feels truly lived.
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Risk is often misunderstood.
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Many people associate it with reckless decisions or dangerous actions.
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However, in reality, most meaningful risks are not about jumping blindly into uncertainty.
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They are about choosing growth over comfort, curiosity over fear, and possibility over safety.
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Taking a risk might mean changing your career path when everything seems stable, starting a project that might fail,
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speaking your truth when silence feels easier, or stepping into a new environment where you are not the most capable person in the room.
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These are not careless actions.
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They are conscious decisions to expand your life beyond what is familiar.
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One of the main reasons people avoid risk is fear.
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Fear of failure.
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Fear of judgment.
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Fear of losing what they already have.
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These fears are natural, and in some ways, they protect us.
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But they can also quietly limit us.
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The problem is not fear itself, but how much control we allow it to have.
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When fear becomes the main decision maker, our world becomes smaller.
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We begin to choose only what feels safe, predictable, and approved by others.
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Over time, this creates a life that may look stable from the outside but feels empty on the inside.
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When you take risks early in life, you gain something incredibly valuable experience.
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Even when things do not go as planned, you learn.
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You understand your strengths, your weaknesses, your preferences, and your limits.
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You discover what excites you and what drains you.
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These lessons cannot be learned through thinking alone.
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They require action and often they require mistakes.
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Failure, in this sense, is not the opposite of success.
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It is part of the process that leads to it.
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There is also a unique advantage to taking risks when you have less to lose.
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For example, if you are at the beginning of your career, you may not have major financial responsibilities or dependents.
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This gives you a kind of freedom that becomes harder to find later.
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You can experiment with different paths, move to new places, or try ideas that might not work.
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If you fail, the consequences are often manageable.
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You can recover, adjust, and try again.
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But as life progresses, the cost of risk often increases, not just financially, but emotionally and socially.
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Another important aspect is adaptability.
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When you expose yourself to different situations, challenges, and environments, you become more flexible.
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You learn how to handle uncertainty, how to solve problems, and how to stay calm when things do not go as expected.
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These skills are extremely valuable in a world that is constantly changing.
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People who avoid risk may feel safe in the short term,
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but they often struggle when unexpected situations arise because they have not built the ability to adapt.
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There is also a deeper, more personal reason to take risks.
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Identity.
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Many people go through life without fully understanding who they are, not because they lack intelligence, but because they have not explored enough.
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When you stay in your comfort zone, you only see one version of yourself.
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But when you take risks, you meet different versions of who you could be.
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You may discover talents you did not know you had, interests you never considered, or strengths that only appear under pressure.
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In this way, risk is not just about changing your external life, but about discovering your internal potential.
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Of course, not all risks are equal.
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It is important to make thoughtful decisions rather than impulsive ones.
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Taking risks does not mean ignoring consequences.
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It means being willing to accept them.
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A good risk is one where the potential growth outweighs the potential loss, where even failure would leave you with valuable lessons.
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For example, starting a creative project might not guarantee success, but it will develop your skills and confidence.
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On the other hand, a risk that could cause serious harm without meaningful benefit is not worth taking.
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The key is to choose risks that align with your values and long-term goals.
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Another reason people hesitate is the fear of judgment.
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We live in a world where opinions are everywhere, especially with social media.
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It is easy to feel that every decision will be watched and evaluated.
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But the truth is, most people are too focused on their own lives to think deeply about yours.
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And even if they do judge you, their opinions do not define your path.
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If you let the fear of judgment control you, you may end up living a life that is designed to please others rather than fulfill yourself.
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There is also something powerful about timing.
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Opportunities often appear when you are not fully prepared.
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If you wait until you feel completely ready, you may miss them.
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Taking risks while you can means understanding that readiness is often an illusion.
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Growth happens when you step into situations that challenge you.
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Confidence is not something you need before you act.
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It is something you build through action.
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It is also worth considering the cost of not taking risks.
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While risk involves uncertainty, avoiding risk comes with its own consequences.
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Regret is one of the most common feelings people experience later in life.
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Not because they failed, but because they never tried.
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They wonder what could have happened if they had made a different choice, taken a different path, or trusted themselves a little more.
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This kind of regret can be heavier than failure because it has no resolution.
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There is no lesson learned, no closure, only unanswered questions.
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Taking risks also creates stories.
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These stories shape how you see yourself and how you connect with others.
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When you look back on your life, the moments that stand out are rarely the ones where everything was safe and predictable.
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They are the moments where you stepped outside your comfort zone, faced uncertainty, and discovered something new.
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These experiences give your life texture, meaning, and depth.
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At the same time, taking risks does not mean you have to change everything at once.
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Small risks can be just as powerful as big ones.
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Speaking up in a meeting, trying a new hobby, reaching out to someone you admire, or applying for a position you feel slightly unqualified for.
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These actions may seem minor, but they gradually build your ability to handle bigger challenges.
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Risk taking is like a muscle.
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The more you use it, the stronger it becomes.
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Support systems also play an important role.
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While taking risks is a personal decision, having people who encourage you can make a big difference.
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Friends, mentors, or even online communities can provide guidance, perspective, and motivation.
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They can remind you that you are not alone in your journey and that others have faced similar fears and challenges.
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It is also important to redefine success.
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If you measure success only by results, you may avoid risk because the outcome is uncertain.
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But if you define success as growth, learning, and courage, then taking risks becomes a success in itself.
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Even if things do not go as planned, you have still moved forward.
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You have still expanded your limits.
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In the end, taking risks while you can is about recognizing the temporary nature of opportunity.
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Life does not wait for perfect conditions.
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The ideal moment rarely arrives.
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What you have is the present, with all its imperfections and possibilities.
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By choosing to act now, you give yourself the chance to create a life that is not only safe, but meaningful.
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There will always be reasons to wait, to hesitate, to stay where you are, but there are also reasons to move,
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to explore, and to try.
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The difference between these two paths is not just external outcomes, but internal experience.
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One leads to a life defined by caution, the other to a life defined by growth.
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So the question is not whether risk is comfortable.
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It is not.
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The question is whether comfort is enough.
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And for many people, at some point, the answer becomes clear.
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Comfort may protect you, but it rarely fulfills you.
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Risk, on the other hand, challenges you, changes you, and ultimately reveals you.
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Take risks while you can, not because it is easy, but because it is worth it.
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이 레슨의 어휘와 말하기 포인트
이 B2 수준 말하기 레슨은 영상 “Take Risks While You Can”을(를) 바탕으로 합니다. 가장 자주 반복되는 단어는 다음과 같습니다: risk, fear, success, decision. 이 영상에는 섀도잉할 문장 121개와 단어 1485개가 있습니다. 말하는 구간의 길이는 11:16입니다. 화자는 분당 약 132단어의 일정한 속도로 말해서 섀도잉하기에 편한 속도입니다. 단어의 86%가 영어에서 가장 많이 쓰이는 3,000단어에 속합니다. 나머지는 연습 전에 미리 확인해 두세요.
이 영상의 핵심 어휘
영상에서 가장 어려운 단어 15개를 발음, 뜻과 함께 정리했습니다.
| 단어 | 발음 | 뜻 |
|---|---|---|
| uncertainty 명사 | /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ | 불확실 |
| meaningful 형용사 | /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fl̩/ | 유의미(有意味)하다 |
| consequence 명사 | /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/ | 결과 |
| hesitate 동사 | /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ | 망설이다 |
| fulfill 동사 | /fʊlˈfɪl/ | 수행하다 |
| impulsive 형용사 | /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ | 충동적인 |
| misunderstand 동사 | /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ | 오해하다 |
| underestimate 동사 | /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ | 과소평가하다 |
| reckless 형용사 | /ˈɹɛkləs/ | 무모하다 |
| mentor 명사 | /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ | 멘토 |
| arise 동사 | /əˈɹaɪz/ | 일어나다 |
| illusion 명사 | /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ | 환상 |
| hobby 명사 | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | 취미 |
| curiosity 명사 | /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/ | 호기심 |
| caution 명사 | /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ | 조심, 주의 |
이 영상의 문법
화자가 가장 많이 쓰는 문형을 영상 속 실제 표현과 함께 정리했습니다.
| 문형 | 영상 속 표현 |
|---|---|
| 현재완료 have/has + 과거분사 — 과거의 일이 지금도 관련이 있을 때 | have not built · have not explored · have faced |
| 수동태 be + 과거분사 — 누가 하는지보다 무슨 일이 일어나는지에 초점 | cannot be learned · will be watched · is designed |
| 관계절 who / which + 절 — 사람이나 사물에 대한 추가 정보 | People who avoid · people who encourage |
주의할 발음
- “sh”와 “zh” 소리: imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/, illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/, socially /ˈsoʊʃəli/, caution /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/, expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
- 긴 단어 — 강세 위치에 주의: uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/, adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/, imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/, manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/
한국어 화자가 어려워하는 소리:
- /f/ — ㅍ(/p/)으로 바꾸지 말고 윗니를 아랫입술에 대기: meaningful /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fl̩/, fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/, imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/, thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, flexibility /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/
- /v/ — ㅂ(/b/)과 구별하기: impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/, evaluate /ɪˈvaljʊeɪt/, approve /əˈpɹuːv/, invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
- /z/ — ㅈ이 아니라 성대를 울리는 /s/: hesitate /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/, arise /əˈɹaɪz/, expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/, invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
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, meaningful, consequence 같은 단어에 특히 주의합니다.
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