Shadowing Practice: Don’t Stop When You’re Tired — Stop When You’re Done (English Motivation) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Today… today we have a big topic, a very important topic.
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Ooh, a big topic.
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What is it?
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The topic today is, don't stop when you're tired, stop when you're done.
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Ooh, don't stop when you're tired, stop when you're done.
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Wow, that is… that is strong, Tom.
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It is strong, but it is very, very good.
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It is about continuing, not stopping.
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I love this.
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This is so important for learning English.
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Oh yes, cleaning the house.
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Yes, thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Okay, Tom, I am ready.
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Don't stop when you're tired.
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Stop when you're done.
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Okay, let's talk first, tired.
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What is tired, Emily?
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Tired.
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Tired is, my eyes are sleepy.
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I want my bed.
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I want my pillow.
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My body is slow.
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Yes, that is a perfect description.
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You are sleepy.
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You want to rest.
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You want the sofa.
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Yes, I love the sofa.
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And done.
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What is done?
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Ah, done is finished.
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Complete.
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The job is zero.
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The job is finished.
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Finished, yes.
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My homework is done.
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My food is done.
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The work is done.
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Exactly.
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So the idea is don't stop when you feel sleepy,
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stop when the work is finished.
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This is hard.
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This is very hard.
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I know.
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I know it is hard.
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Let's think… let's think about learning English.
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Okay, yes, our students are learning English.
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Yes, and learning English is a big job.
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It is not fast.
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No, it is not one day.
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I study, I listen, I read,
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and my brain is tired.
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Yes, my brain is tired too.
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I read a book in English.
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I read one page, okay, two pages, okay.
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Uh-huh.
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Three pages, my eyes are sleepy.
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I am tired.
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I want to close the book.
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Yes, you want to close the book and watch TV.
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Yes, TV is easy.
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English is work.
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But is the chapter done?
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Is the lesson done?
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No, no, the lesson is not done.
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So I am tired, but I must continue.
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I must keep going.
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Keep going?
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But how, Tom?
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I am so tired.
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Okay, good question.
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Maybe the goal is too big.
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Maybe the goal is read the book.
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That is too big.
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Yes, a whole book.
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Let's make a small goal.
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The goal is read two pages,
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or read for ten minutes.
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Ah, ten minutes.
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Okay, I am tired, but I can do ten minutes.
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Ten minutes is small.
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Yes, it is small.
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So you read for ten minutes,
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you are tired, but you read and then, ding, ten minutes.
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I am done.
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You are done.
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Yes, done for today.
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Wow!
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That is great.
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I am tired and I am done.
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Yes.
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And how do you feel?
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You feel tired, but you also feel good.
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You feel, I did it.
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Yes, I did it.
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I am good.
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I studied my English.
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But if you stop, you are tired,
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you close the book, you watch TV,
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how do you feel later?
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Later, I feel bad.
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Bad?
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Why?
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Because I did not study.
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The TV was okay, but my English, no progress.
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Exactly.
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You are tired and you are sad.
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That is not good.
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No, tired and sad is very bad.
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I like tired and happy.
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Tired and happy is much better.
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Me too.
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Okay, so small steps.
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The goal is done for today.
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Yes.
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Let's think of exercise.
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Exercise.
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Okay.
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Do you like exercise, Emily?
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I like to walk.
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Walking is good.
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Walking is great exercise.
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Yes, I like to walk in the park.
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My goal, my plan is to walk for 30 minutes.
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30 minutes.
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Okay, that is a good goal.
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I start, I walk, 5 minutes, easy.
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10 minutes, I am good.
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Uh-huh.
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15 minutes, I am tired.
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My legs are tired, I am hot.
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I know this feeling.
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And you see a chair, a nice comfortable chair.
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Yes, the chair calls my name.
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Emily, sit, rest.
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Hello, Emily.
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And I am so tired, I want to stop.
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But what is the goal?
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The goal is 30 minutes.
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And you are at 15 minutes.
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Yes.
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I am tired.
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I am not done.
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Ah!
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See, this is the moment, the important moment.
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What do you do?
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I… I think about tired and sad.
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Good.
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I don't want tired and sad.
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I want tired and happy.
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So I must continue.
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Yes!
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Keep going.
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Maybe walk slow, not fast, just slow.
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OK, a small step.
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I walk slow.
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20 minutes.
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25 minutes.
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You are almost there.
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30 minutes.
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Finished.
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Done.
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Wow, good job, Tom.
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And now, how do you feel?
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I am very tired, but I am...
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Wow, I feel strong.
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I feel happy.
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I did it.
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Yes, you finished your goal.
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You are done.
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Now you can sit on the chair.
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Ah, yes.
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Now the chair is a prize.
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A prize.
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Yes, a reward.
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You work, then you rest.
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Oh, I like that.
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The rest is a prize.
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It is not stopping, it is finishing.
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Yes, you earned the rest.
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Good job.
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This is very good.
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Okay, English exercise.
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What about.. oh, the kitchen?
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Oh no, the kitchen.
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After dinner, I cook, I eat,
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the food is good, I am full,
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I am happy, and I am very tired.
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Yes, very, very tired.
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I look at the kitchen,
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there are plates, glasses, pots.
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It is a big job, a big dirty job.
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And my sofa, my sofa is calling.
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Emily, TV.
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The sofa is always calling.
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I am so tired I think, hmm, maybe tomorrow.
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Ah, tomorrow.
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The bad word.
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Yes, tomorrow is bad.
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Why?
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Because you go to sleep,
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you wake up, the morning is new,
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you go to the kitchen.
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And the kitchen is dirty.
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Yes, the plates are still there.
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The pots are still there.
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Oh, and now I am not tired, but I am sad.
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Sad morning.
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Sad morning.
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It is a bad start to the day.
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Okay, so back to dinner.
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I am tired.
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I look at the kitchen.
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What do you do?
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I say, no, Emily, not tomorrow.
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Now.
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Good.
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I stop when I am done.
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So I wash the plates,
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I wash the glasses, I clean the table.
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It is maybe 20 minutes?
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It is work.
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I am tired.
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But, but, it is done.
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The kitchen is clean.
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Yes.
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And now I go to the sofa.
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And how is the sofa now?
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The sofa is wonderful.
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It is the best sofa.
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I am tired, but I am proud.
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Proud.
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That is a great word.
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Proud is I did a good job.
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Yes.
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I am proud, the kitchen is clean,
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I am happy, I can relax.
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See, the hard choice, cleaning, makes you happy later.
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And the easy choice, tomorrow, makes me sad later.
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Yes, exactly.
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Don't stop when you're tired.
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Stop when you're done.
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It is about feeling good after the work.
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I understand the work.
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Study, exercise, cleaning, it is not always fun.
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No, it is work.
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But the feeling, the done feeling, that is fun.
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Yes, the done feeling is the prize.
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So Tom, this is a big idea,
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but why is it so hard?
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Why do we always want to stop?
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That is a good question.
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I think our body, our brain, wants to be comfortable.
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Comfortable, yes.
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The sofa is comfortable.
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The bed is comfortable.
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Yes, and work is not comfortable.
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So our brain says, stop,
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go to comfort, go to the sofa.
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Yes, my brain says that.
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But comfortable is not progress.
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Progress?
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What is progress?
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Progress is moving forward, getting better, learning new things.
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Ah, progress is learning 10 new English words.
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Yes, progress is walking 30 minutes, not 15.
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Progress is a clean kitchen.
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Yes, and progress, that makes us happy.
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Very, very happy.
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So comfortable now is so, so happy.
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Work now is very happy later.
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That is it.
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You said it perfectly.
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Work now, happy later.
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OK.
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So I am tired.
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I want to stop.
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What… what is the secret?
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What do I do?
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OK.
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Secret number one.
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Remember the goal.
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Why did you start?
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OK.
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The goal.
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I started English because I want to travel.
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I want to meet new people.
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Good.
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So when you are tired,
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think travel, think new friends.
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Don't think tired.
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Okay.
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Focus on the goal.
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Good.
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What is secret number two?
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Secret number two, make the steps small.
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Ah, yes.
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Ten minutes.
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Yes.
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Don't think, I must study for three hours.
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No, that is too big.
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Yes.
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Three hours?
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I go to bed.
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Me too.
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Think, I must finish one lesson or I must write five sentences.
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Small, easy.
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Small goals are easy to finish.
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And when you finish one small goal, you feel good.
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Yes, I am done.
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And maybe you have energy for one more small goal.
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Ooh, yes.
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Okay, five more minutes.
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Exactly.
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Small steps make a big journey.
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Wow.
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Okay, goal and small steps.
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Is there a secret number three?
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Yes.
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Secret number three, the prize.
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The prize.
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I like prizes.
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Me too.
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The prize is after the work.
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Yes.
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The sofa is the prize after the kitchen is done.
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Yes.
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My prize is coffee.
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I finish my study, then I have a nice coffee.
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My prize is music.
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I finish my walk, then I listen to my favorite songs.
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That is perfect.
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The prize helps you finish.
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It helps you get to done.
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This is great, Tom.
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1. Remember the goal.
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2. Make small steps.
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3. Get the prize after.
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This is how you stop when you are done,
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not when you are tired.
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I feel motivated.
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I feel strong.
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You are strong, Tom.
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And everyone listening, you are strong too.
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Yes, you are all strong.
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Learning English is a big job,
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and sometimes you are tired.
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Yes, very tired.
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You study, study, study, and you think, my English is slow.
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And you want to stop.
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Yes, but don't stop.
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Remember your goal.
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Why do you want English?
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For travel, for friends, for a good job.
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Yes, and make a small step today.
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Learn three new words.
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Yes, and when you are done, get your prize.
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Listen to one English song.
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That's a good prize.
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You are working and having fun.
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Yes.
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Oh, this is so good.
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Keep going.
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Don't stop.
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You can do it.
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We believe in you.
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Yes, we do.
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Wow, Tom, this was a great, great talk.
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I feel ready to clean my house.
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Oh, good.
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I am ready to finish my work for today.
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This is a very important idea.
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Don't stop when you are tired.
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Stop when you are done.
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That's right.
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Well, that is all the time we have for today.
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Thank you so much for listening to Emily English Daily.
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Yes, thank you everyone.
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It was fun.
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And we have a question for you.
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Oh yes, in the comments,
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please write in the comments.
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Tell us what is one thing,
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one small goal you will finish this week.
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Ooh, good question.
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Will you finish one chapter?
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Will you clean one room?
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Let us know in the comments.
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We love to read what you write.
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Yes.
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Keep going, everyone.
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You are doing a great job.
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We will see you in the next episode.
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Bye-bye.
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Bye.
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Keep working.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing your English speaking skills with the video titled "Don’t Stop When You’re Tired — Stop When You’re Done" can offer you invaluable insights into conversational English, motivation, and persistence. The dialogue between Tom and Emily provides a natural context for learners to absorb everyday expressions and phrases. Engaging with this kind of authentic content helps improve fluency and comprehension, critical elements in mastering a new language.

As you listen and repeat the dialogues, you are not only mimicking native speakers but also internalizing the rhythm and stress patterns of English. This method, often referred to as shadowspeak, allows you to practice speaking in real-time, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively. Remember, the key to becoming fluent is to stop when you’re done with your practice, rather than when you feel tired.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the conversation, several key phrases and grammatical structures are highlighted that are useful for learners:

  • “How are you today?” - A common greeting that shows interest in someone's well-being, helping you initiate conversations.
  • “I am great, thank you.” - A positive response that encourages further interaction and shows politeness.
  • “Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done.” - An imperative structure that not only motivates but demonstrates how to use commands effectively.
  • “I am ready to talk.” - A phrase that indicates preparedness and willingness, useful in both formal and casual conversations.

These expressions are crucial for building your confidence in everyday conversations while expanding your vocabulary within the context of motivation and perseverance.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with this video, pay attention to a few words and phrases that may present challenges:

  • Tired - Focus on the soft 't' sound, ensuring it is not pronounced too harshly.
  • Ready - The 'r' sound can be tricky, especially for non-native speakers, so practice articulating it clearly.
  • Thank you - The fluid transition between the words can be difficult; ensure you emphasize both parts without pausing too long.

Utilizing a shadow speech approach by mimicking Emily and Tom will greatly enhance your diction, making you more comprehensible as you engage in english speaking practice. Consider using a shadowing app to help you refine these nuances effectively.

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.

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