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Ugh, Mia, I am so tired today.
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Oh no, you too?
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Seriously, I think my bed has like a special gravity field this morning.
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I just could not get out of it.
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A gravity field.
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I know that feeling.
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I hit the snooze button on my alarm like five times.
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Five?
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That's it?
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I think I was in a negotiation with my alarm clock.
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I was like, "Okay, just 10 more minutes, please." So did you win the negotiation?
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No, the alarm clock always wins.
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But yeah, I just feel lazy, you know?
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I have so much to do, but all I want to do is sit on the sofa and watch videos.
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Totally.
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My brain is like, "Let's be productive," and my body is like, "No, let's not." It's a real struggle.
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Exactly.
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You know, this whole feeling, it's actually a really great topic for today.
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Oh yeah?
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Is the topic how to stay in bed forever?
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Because I would love to learn about that.
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Almost!
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Welcome everyone to Smart English Hub.
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I'm Mia.
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And I'm Alex.
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And today I am very, very sleepy.
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I can see that.
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But we have a great phrase to talk about today, and it's perfect for days like this.
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It's, "Don't stop when you're tired.
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Stop when you're done." Ooh, that sounds deep.
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"Don't stop when you're tired.
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Stop when you're done." Okay, what does that really mean?
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It sounds good, but I'm not sure I get it.
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saying, "I need a break." But "done" is a result.
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It's when the task is finished.
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Okay, so tired is a feeling and done is a fact.
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Exactly.
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We often mix them up.
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We feel tired, so we decide we're done.
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But the task isn't finished yet.
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The idea is to listen to your feeling of being tired, but don't let it be the boss.
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I think my feelings are the boss of me about 99 % of the time.
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I think that's true for most of us.
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Let's think about a real example.
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Uh, studying English.
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Oh, a perfect example, yes!
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So you plan to study for 30 minutes, but after 10 minutes you feel tired.
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Your brain says, "Okay, that's enough." You want to check your phone, watch a video… This is me.
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This is my life story.
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So, at that 10 minute mark, you are tired.
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That's the feeling.
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But you are not done.
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The goal was 30 minutes.
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So you push a little more.
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Maybe you say, "Okay, just 5 more minutes." And then after that, maybe another 5.
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And then suddenly, you've studied for 20 or 25 minutes.
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It's not 30, but it's much better than 10.
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Yes, exactly.
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It's about not letting that first "I'm tired" feeling stop you completely.
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It works for other things, too, like cleaning the house.
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Oh, no. Don't even talk about cleaning the house.
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My kitchen sink right now, it's… it's a situation.
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dishes you feel tired from your day the last thing you want to do is wash them mm -hmm But I say, I'll do it in the morning.
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Every time.
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And how does Morning Alex feel about that decision?
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Morning Alex is very annoyed with Last Night Alex.
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He thinks Last Night Alex is lazy.
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I know that feeling.
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But imagine if Last Night Alex said, "Okay, I'm tired, but the kitchen is not done," and he just washes the dishes.
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It takes, what, ten minutes?
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Yeah, probably.
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clean kitchen and that feeling is amazing.
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You feel proud, you feel happy.
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Okay, that's true.
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Waking up to a clean kitchen is one of the best feelings in the world.
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It's like a gift to your future self.
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It is.
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You chose the feeling of pride tomorrow over the feeling of comfort tonight.
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When you stop when you're done, you often get a much better feeling later.
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It's like a good investment.
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That makes sense.
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It's the difference between feeling regret and feeling proud.
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I often feel regret when I give up too early, like with exercise.
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Oh, exercise is a big one.
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Yeah.
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I'll go for a walk, and my plan is to walk for 30 minutes.
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But after 15 minutes, my legs feel a bit tired, and I think, "Okay, that's good enough," and I go home.
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But you're not really that tired, are you?
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It's more you're a little bored.
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You want to stop.
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Exactly.
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It's not like I'm going to collapse.
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I just want to be on my couch again.
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Right.
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So what if you said, I'll just walk to that next tree, or I'll just walk to the end of this song on my headphones?
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That's a good idea.
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That makes it feel smaller.
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And that's the real secret here.
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Breaking it down.
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Big goals are scary.
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A big goal like clean the whole house makes you feel tired just thinking about it.
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Yes, or learn English.
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It's so huge.
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Where do you even start?
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It's intimidating.
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Right, but what if the goal isn't clean the house?
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What if the goal is put the books back on the shelf?
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That's it, just that one thing.
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Okay, I can do that.
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That's easy.
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And after you do that, you might think, "Okay, that wasn't so bad.
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Now I'll just wipe the table." You take one small step, then another, and another.
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Soon the house is clean.
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It's the "just one more thing" idea.
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Exactly.
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It's less scary.
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Just one more page of the book.
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Just write one more email.
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Just learn one more new word.
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Anyone can do one more thing.
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I like that.
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It feels much more possible.
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So it's not about being a superhero who is never tired.
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It's about being smart and taking small steps.
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You've got it!
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And there's another important part: the reward.
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Ah, now we're talking.
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A cookie?
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Ice cream?
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It can be, but the best reward is rest itself, Think about it.
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When you stop early and sit on the sofa, are you really relaxing?
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Hmm.
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Not really.
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In the back of my mind, I'm thinking about the dishes or the work I didn't finish.
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There's a little bit of guilt.
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Exactly.
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It's not true rest.
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But when you finish the task, when you are done, and then you sit on the sofa, that rest feels amazing.
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It's earned.
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Aw, it's guilt -free relaxation.
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Yes.
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You've turned rest into a reward, not an escape.
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That feeling of being tired after you finish something important is a good kind of tired.
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It's satisfaction.
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The good tired.
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I know that feeling.
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After a long day of productive work or after you've finally cleaned the entire apartment, you feel exhausted, but in a really great way.
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aiming for.
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So maybe we can give our listeners a few simple, practical tips to remember this.
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Okay, let's do it.
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Tip number one?
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I'd say the first tip is remember your why.
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Why are you doing this task?
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You're not just washing dishes.
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You are creating a clean kitchen for tomorrow morning.
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Right.
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You're not just studying English.
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You are working towards a goal.
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Maybe getting a better job or talking to new friends.
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Remembering the big reason can give you energy.
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Exactly.
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Okay, a second tip would be what we just talked about.
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Make it small.
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The just one more trick.
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Don't think about the whole task, just think about the next small step.
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Just wash one cup.
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Just read one paragraph.
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Perfect.
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And the third tip is plan your reward.
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Know what you will do after you are done.
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After I finish this chapter, I will make a nice cup of tea and watch my favorite show.
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Having something to look forward to is super motivating.
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It gives you a finish line to run towards.
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It really does.
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So to bring it all together, this isn't about working all the time and never resting.
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It's about resting at the right time.
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So, what I'm getting from this chat is, when I feel that tired, lazy feeling, I should stop and ask myself,
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am I tired or am I done?
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Yes, that's the key question.
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And if the answer is, I'm just tired, then I should try to do just one more small thing, just push a tiny bit further.
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And then you can enjoy your rest so much more afterward.
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You end the day feeling proud and accomplished, not lazy and full of regret.
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Wow!
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This was a really good chat.
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I honestly feel more motivated.
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I'm looking at my messy desk right now and I'm thinking...
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I can just organize the pens.
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That's a small step.
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I love that!
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See?
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It's already working.
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It's about building that muscle of finishing things.
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The more you do it, the easier it gets.
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I feel like I might even go clean my kitchen sink after this.
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Maybe.
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No promises.
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Well, that's a great idea for our listeners, too.
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We have a question for all of you watching and listening today.
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Yeah, we want to know, what is one small thing you will finish today?
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It can be anything.
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Big or small.
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Maybe it's learning one new English phrase, or washing one dish, or sending one important email.
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Let us know in the comments below.
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We would love to read your answers.
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And if you liked this conversation, please give this video a thumbs up.
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It really helps our channel.
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And don't forget to subscribe to Smart English Hub for more real English conversations every day.
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Thanks so much for joining us!
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Keep learning and remember, don't just stop when you're tired.
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Stop when you're done.
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See you next time.
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Bye, everyone.
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Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “English Conversation Practice for Motivation & Fluency”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: tired, feeling, clean, exactly, English. Deze video bevat 212 zinnen en 1599 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 11:13. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 143 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 87% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| dish zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪʃ/ | bord, taloor |
| lazy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ | lui, werkschuw |
| reward zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | beloning, prijs |
| sofa zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ | bank, zetel |
| alarm zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈlɑɹm/ | alarmkreet |
| listener zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | luisteraar, toehoorder |
| motivate werkwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motiveren |
| negotiation zelfstandig naamwoord | /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ | onderhandeling |
| guilt zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɡɪlt/ | schuld |
| sink werkwoord | /ˈsɪŋk/ | zinken, onderdompelen |
| productive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | productief |
| phrase zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | uitspraak |
| intimidate werkwoord | /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ | intimideren, inschuchteren |
| snooze werkwoord | /snuz/ | doezelen |
| sleepy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsliːpi/ | slaperig |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| give up werkwoord | zich overgeven |
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- "Don't stop when you're tired.
- We feel tired, so we decide we're done.
- I think that's true for most of us.
- Where do you even start?
- Why are you doing this task?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | you've studied · You've turned · you've finally cleaned |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | should stop · should try |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | might think · might even go |
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the best |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 46 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, you're, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: dish /dɪʃ/, negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, relaxation /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/, superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/, satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/, productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, snooze /snuz/, headphones /ˈhɛdfoʊnz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/, relaxation /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/, paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/, satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/, collapse /kəˈlæps/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, guilt /ɡɪlt/, gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/, exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔst/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als dish, lazy, reward.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.