Shadowing Practice: 15 Signs You’re Going to Be Rich - Learn English Speaking with Video

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There are people watching this video right now who will be wealthy in 10 years.
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They don't know it yet, but the signs are already there.
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The number one on this list shows up years before the money does, yet most people miss it.
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Here are 15 signs you are going to be rich.
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Welcome to Alux, the place where future billionaires come to get inspired.
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Number 15: You're curious about how rich people got rich.
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Most people study rich people's lifestyles, but you study the mechanics of how they got rich.
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them to live that lifestyle.
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You don't hate the rich because you can never become what you hate.
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Instead, you're fascinated by how people build wealth because you want to do the same.
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You don't dismiss it as luck and you believe building wealth is possible.
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You read biographies, watch interviews, and see how others are able to build something of value even when they started with nothing.
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At first, you want money because it solves money problems, but eventually you realize the deeper prize is freedom.
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Freedom over your time, your location, your work, and who gets access to your life.
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Our mind feeds on what it consumes.
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If you consume reality TV, don't be shocked if your world is filled with drama.
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If you consume financial content, don't be surprised how you're able to spot opportunities most people miss.
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A clear sign that someone is going to be rich is a combination of two things: First, they have their interests aligned,
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meaning they know where they're going. And themselves.
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The fact that you're watching this video just proves that you are not like them.
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Number 14: You're focused on increasing income instead of lowering spending.
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You can cut your way to survival, but you have to earn your way to freedom.
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There's a limit to how your lifestyle spending can go, but you've discovered that there's no limit to how much someone can earn.
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So this is your new mantra: you just have to earn more
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because you can't budget your way into a penthouse or a Ferrari.
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As long as there are people out there buying supercars, yachts, and 10 million dollar plus homes,
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you know it's The goal is not to buy what rich people buy,
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the goal is to own what pays for it and then use that money to buy whatever you want.
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If you want to score big, stop playing defense and go on the offense.
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But increasing income is still not the final game.
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The final game is turning income into ownership.
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High income makes you comfortable.
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Ownership makes you free.
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Number 13: You're getting comfortable having uncomfortable conversations Poor outcomes come from expensive silence.
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If you don't ask, the answer by default is no. So you're getting good at asking.
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You're getting good at looking for options that move your life forward.
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You're able to convince others to follow your lead and help you build things that are valuable.
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You're not afraid to ask for money and you're not a people pleaser.
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If you don't set your price or your terms, other people will set them for you.
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Wealthy people understand that your terms are part of your wealth.
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exit, the time commitment.
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Bad terms can make a good opportunity poor.
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Good terms can make a small opportunity life -changing.
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What's a conversation that you've been avoiding that's quietly costing you?
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12. You Think About Money As A Game Broke people think life is a movie.
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Rich people treat it as a game.
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Money is part of that game.
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There are rules, resources, trades, and skills.
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The better you are at playing the game of money, And like with most games, you don't hate the game once you learn how it's played and start having fun.
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One of the signs that you're going to be rich is that you set financial goals for yourself and you achieve them.
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Every wealthy person looks at life through this lens of: What is the next milestone I can get to?
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Number 11: You're comfortable investing and betting on yourself The most valuable asset you have is yourself.
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Nobody can take away what you know and what you're able to do, so double down on yourself.
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You do not want to be the underdeveloped version of you.
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Poor people see investing in yourself as a cost.
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Spending money on books, courses, mentors, events doesn't have an immediate return.
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This is what separates you from them.
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You're compounding your understanding of how money works.
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The money is already printed, you just don't know how to get it yet.
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because every paycheck you got was proof that somebody else figured out a way to monetize your skills better.
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People who invest in themselves report a 6 -8x return on investment in the first 24 months.
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An executive coach charges $500 an hour.
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We're on a path to make 1 ,000 new millionaires, and we've already crossed the first 100.
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You could be next.
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10. You have a mentor or follow people who are mentor -like
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Sometimes the biggest upgrade in your life is not a new strategy, it's a new voice in your head, replacing the voice that wants to keep you where you are.
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A good mentor shows you that what you're trying to do is possible because they did it.
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And if they can do it, you can do it too.
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Study them, but don't worship them.
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Listen to their advice because chances are it might save you 10 years worth of mistakes.
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Most of you don't have a network of mentors, but you can read their books, watch their interviews, or join apps like ALUX,
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what you are trying to get through.
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Number 9: You started making money early The earlier you make money, the more time you have to get good at making money.
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Overnight success usually takes about 7 years and because you started early, time works in your favor.
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You're learning quicker than your peers.
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Getting comfortable with making money while young makes you unemployable later in life.
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If you think of yourself as unemployable because you can't see yourself working for anyone else, Know that you are on your way to wealth.
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Your income is the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.
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You figured this out earlier than most, so you stop talking money with people who only dream about it.
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The people in your daily orbit shape your standards, your vocabulary, your sense of what's possible.
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You didn't cut everybody off, but you became intentional with it.
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You already started segmenting people in your life based on what your expectations are from that relationship.
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You started seeking people who were one or two levels ahead of you, even if it meant being the dumbest guy in the room.
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You've started to realize they're not actually smarter, they've just been playing the game longer than you.
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Number 7: You're making small investments or building proof.
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When you join a gym, do you jump to the heaviest weights?
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Of course not.
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You start off with what you can lift.
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You do that at your current level and then as you progress, you increase the weight.
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Broke people think you need to be rich to start investing.
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That's like saying I'll go to the gym once I'm fit.
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Notice how dumb that sounds?
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Most people don't know how to invest because they never bothered to open an investment account.
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Sure, you're not going to become a millionaire, but you're not going to be a millionaire by investing $10 a month, but it's a muscle that you keep training and as your income progresses the numbers scale with you.
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The world doesn't reward what you intend to do, it rewards what you can prove.
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Number 6: You know how much money you earn, spend and have in your account.
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People who will be rich love metrics.
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They love to measure things because you cannot improve what you do not measure.
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So measure your money, measure your net worth.
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There's if you've never calculated your net worth before.
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Rich people do this monthly or have an automated tool.
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As you keep measuring it, you get a better understanding of what moves it and in which direction.
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That becomes your internal benchmark that you compare against.
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This is how you know if this month was better than the one before it and if you're trending upward.
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Number 5.
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You possess a sense of urgency Reading about it isn't doing it, planning isn't doing it, talking about it isn't doing it for you so you start before you feel ready.
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The thing doesn't get done if you don't actually do the thing.
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We know, revolutionary, right?
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But it's true.
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Doing it today puts you ahead of every other person planning to do it tomorrow.
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Another sign
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that you'll be rich is the sense of extreme urgency - sometimes
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even artificially created - about getting this done in the shortest time possible.
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If it takes you six months to do something that would take you less than a day, we're sorry to break it to you, but you don't have what it takes.
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4. Deep down, you know you're destined to be rich.
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It's hard to explain it, but you've always known that you're gonna be rich.
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It's just a matter of time until your reality catches up with your potential.
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Everybody rich is delusional about this because it's part of the equation of success.
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Self -confidence is the cheat code.
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You've been programming yourself to think this way.
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You know that: "We don't get what we want.
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We get what we are." You're a self -fulfilling prophecy, so we become what we tell ourselves we should become.
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Never lose sight of this.
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Number 3: You're optimistic and solution -oriented.
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There is a saying in Silicon Valley: "Pessimists sound smart, while optimists get rich." Optimism is not pretending there are no problems,
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no, it's believing problems can be priced, solved, or turned into opportunity.
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Nobody wants to be around someone who's only ever thinking about the worst, who says that nothing will work, who doesn't want to try anything new.
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because they see a future employees cannot.
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Number 2: You never give up Most success is just keeping something going for long enough and trying to make it better.
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Eventually, something clicks.
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The person who stays in the game longest eventually meets luck more often, and you only need to get lucky once for it to change your life.
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It might take 5 years, it might take 20, but the chances of things working out in your favour if you never quit are quite high.
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Persistence It's an unfair advantage when everything else gets served to us with a tap of a button.
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Once you decide that this is what you want to do with your life, how can you quit after six months or even three years?
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You said this is going to be your life, you know that if this works your family is taken care of.
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And you dare to say you quit?
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Number 1: You have the identity of someone rich.
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Wealth shows up in behaviour before it shows up in the bank account.
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It starts with not asking IF you can afford something, but HOW you can afford it.
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The goal you set is not achievable on purpose, but it's directionally correct.
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Every "no" is a data point, every roadblock is just the world trying to see how badly you really want it.
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The biggest challenge early on in your journey is to stop thinking and seeing the world as
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the lens of someone for whom becoming rich is inevitable.
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You become rich twice - first in identity, then in reality.
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The bank account is the lagging indicator - identity moves first.
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How many of these 15 signs have you seen in your selfie lux?
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Let us know in the comments.
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And since this is a Sunday motivational video, here's your bonus: The only truly wasted time is time spent wishing.
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The only truly wasted time in life is the time we spend wishing ourselves elsewhere
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while life quietly waits to be lived right where you stand.
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It's wasted time wishing ourselves to be someone else, while life gives us the opportunity to change right now.
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You are under no obligation to be the same person you were yesterday.
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This is the golden nugget of this video.
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You build them, they don't just manifest.
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For the true Aluxers ready to change, scan this QR code and we'll offer you a full year membership to the Alux app for only $99.
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It's our way of saying thank you.
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And if you're one of the very few who made it this far in the video, write the word BUILD in the comments.
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And we'll catch you inside the network.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and speaking skills through the engaging content of a YouTube video discussing the signs indicating future wealth. By using the shadowing technique, you’ll enhance your English pronunciation and gain insights into the mindset of successful individuals. This lesson not only focuses on building vocabulary but also emphasizes the importance of understanding the context behind the phrases you learn. With a focus on wealth-building principles, you will find this exercise beneficial for both your IELTS speaking practice and everyday conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Curious - eager to learn or know something.
  • Wealth - an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
  • Income - money received, typically on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
  • Ownership - the act of possessing something.
  • Comfortable conversations - discussions that may feel awkward or difficult but are necessary for progress.
  • Financial goals - specific objectives related to earning or saving money.
  • Game - a structured activity with rules, often used as a metaphor for navigating finances.
  • Terms - conditions that are set for an agreement or deal.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this learn English with YouTube lesson, try the following:

  • Use the shadowing technique: Play the video and listen carefully to the speaker’s tone, rhythm, and pronunciation. Pause frequently to repeat phrases after the speaker, mimicking their intonation and speed.
  • Focus on clarity: If the video is too fast, consider slowing down the playback speed to ensure you can follow along comfortably. This will help you improve your English pronunciation without feeling overwhelmed.
  • Take notes: While you listen, jot down interesting vocabulary and phrases. After watching, try using these in your own sentences or scenarios to reinforce learning.
  • Engage in discussions: Find a partner or group to discuss the themes of the video. Using new vocabulary in conversation will enhance your speaking skills and confidence.
  • Utilize a shadowing app: Consider using an app designed for practicing speaking skills. Many apps allow you to practice shadowing with various videos and tracks, making the process enjoyable and interactive.

Utilizing these strategies will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively and creatively in English, bringing you one step closer to achieving your personal and professional goals.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.