Shadowing Practice: Don't worry about the future - Jack ma Motivation video. - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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I Found in this world young people don't worry about the future all the people worried for the future
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I Found in this world young people don't worry about the future all the people worried for the future
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Don't worry about the future All right, don't worry about technology.
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I let me tell you one thing Where you worry about the future that is because you are lack of confidence
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your lack of imagination.
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We don't have, I may not have the solution for future,
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but there is a solution for future.
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We don't have the solution for future,
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but our young people have a solution for future.
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I found in this world,
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young people don't worry about the future all the people worried
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for the future I found those six today successful people they worry about the future
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let me tell you future is the opportunity for everybody especially the opportunity for young people
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because we have nothing to lose right this is what But I tell myself 18 years ago,
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18 years ago we did not have money,
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so we have no money to lose.
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We don't have technology, we have no technology to lose.
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And then we say, we believe 10,
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20 years later, e-commerce, internet will be powerful.
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If we start to do now,
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when a lot of successful people don't like technology,
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don't like internet,
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started doing 10 20 years later we will be the expert 10 20 years later will be successful
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so I think don't worry about the future prepare for the
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future make your own future cloud computing big data artificial intelligence they are new to anybody.
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You are successful, new to you.
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You are not successful, new to you.
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So what do you worry about?
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Second thing is don't worry about the things the other people worry about.
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Especially don't worry about the things president and prime minister worry about.
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Worry about things you worry about.
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We, everybody have too many things to worry about.
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If you do not worry about yourself,
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you worry too much about the world.
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Now, today Alibaba should worry about the world.
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You should not worry about the world.
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President Putin is worried about the world.
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You should not worry about the world.
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You should worry about when you graduate.
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how can you make a living how can you do something
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that is different how can you do something that is fun interesting
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and helping others by the way don't believe that technology is going to take away human beings jobs
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technology is going to replace lot of stupid jobs When the first technology revolution come,
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the steam machine come, people worry,
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oh my God, steam machine is going to take away a lot of jobs.
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After 50 years, the steam machine created more jobs.
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When electricity comes, a lot of companies worry about losing jobs,
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but electricity created so many jobs.
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Artificial intelligence, they will create more jobs.
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The problem is next 20,
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30 years may lose a lot of jobs,
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but this is short period.
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So we people have to learn how we can survive in the artificial intelligence period.
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By the way, why human beings can win machines?
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they might be stronger than human being,
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they might be smarter than human being,
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they might be run faster than human being,
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but they can never be as wise as human beings because human being we have belief,
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we have religion, we have a heart which machine does not have.
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So if you If you want to be ready for future,
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please do not follow yesterday's way of learning and teaching.
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Do not try to memorize things hard and more,
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because computer can remember things hard and more than you.
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Do not try to calculate faster,
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because computer can calculate much faster than you do.
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So try to be creative.
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Try to be innovative.
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Try to be constructive.
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These are the things, everything you learn,
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you think about, if this thing can make me more creative,
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if this thing can make me more innovative,
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if this thing can make me more constructive, let's do it.
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And also, I think when other people worry,
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opportunity comes, make them worry.
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You should know nobody will and nobody can stop this technology revolution.
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You worry, it comes.
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You don't worry, it comes.
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So what's the point of worry?
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So I said, people say,
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Jack, have you ever cried in the past 18 years doing e-business, internet in China?
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I don't cry.
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because I know crying does not make any sense, does not help me.
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If crying can help me,
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I will cry every day.
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We should not cry, we should make competitors cry.
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So think about, be positive, get ready for that.
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And young people are the solutions for tomorrow.
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Young people are the solutions for all the worries.
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Young people if you stay with them You will be full of energetic
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But the advice I give to the young people is that also the advice I give to myself
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That nothing is easy Nothing is free If you want to be successful you have to pay the price
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I'll leave about by 18 years to today's size.
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Yeah, we are lucky, but we work much harder than most of the people.
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We never sleep well and sound in the evening.
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I traveled last year, 867 hours a year,
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in the plane, in the plane.
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I'm working hard, my team work very hard.
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18 years, we work like a normal company,
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70 years, day and night.
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Nothing is free.
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Nothing is easy.
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Easy means you have to think different.
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You have to do different.
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If you, everybody, if John said this is right,
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you for John, why you?
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So you have to think for example,
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early days in my company,
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when some ideas come to my desk,
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Jack, this is a great idea and I look at everybody,
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everybody say it is a good idea,
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I normally throw into the rubbish.
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Because everybody say this is good,
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then all the other people think,
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if everybody say this is going to be very tough,
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I'm very interested in that tough question and I pick up and say how can we do in a different way?
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This is to be unique to be different and the third
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This is my Advice and this is also I'm telling myself every day today is very tough Tomorrow is more tougher
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The day of tomorrow is beautiful,
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but most people die tomorrow evening.
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You have to work very hard.
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Every tough days, every tough situations,
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problems you meet, that is the training of yourself.
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When you graduate your school,
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graduate from this school, you just start your career of learning.
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When you got a PhD diploma or bachelor diploma,
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this is just a certificate your parents pay the tuition for four years.
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Your real challenge is when you leave the college, the real life starts.
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The real exam starts.
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The real test starts.
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That's life.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will focus on understanding motivational concepts surrounding the future and technology as expressed in Jack Ma’s speech. This lesson emphasizes the importance of confidence, creativity, and resilience, especially among young people facing uncertainties. By shadowing the speech, you’ll enhance your listening skills and improve your ability to articulate these essential ideas in English. Through this practice, you will reinforce your vocabulary and pronunciation while preparing for situations like IELTS speaking practice where clarity and expression are vital.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Worry about the future - to feel anxious about what might happen later
- Lack of confidence - not having belief in oneself
- Imagination - the ability to think creatively
- Opportunities - chances for advancement or progress
- Technology - the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
- Artificial intelligence - the simulation of human intelligence by machines
- Prepare for the future - taking steps to face what’s ahead confidently
- Create your own future - taking charge of your life path and decisions
Practice Tips
As you engage with this motivational speech, consider using shadow speech techniques to enhance your English pronunciation and fluency. Here are some tips to effectively practice shadowing Jack Ma's speech:
- Listen and Repeat: Play the video at a comfortable speed and repeat each statement immediately after you hear it. This method helps you grasp the rhythm and intonation used by the speaker.
- Focus on Intonation: Pay attention to the emotional tone Jack Ma employs, especially as he discusses optimism about the future. Mimicking his enthusiasm can improve your natural speaking style.
- Slow Down: If the original speed feels too fast, reduce the playback speed. This allows you to accurately form words and sentences as you practice shadowspeak.
- Record Yourself: By recording your shadowing practice, you can listen back to identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and confidence.
- Engage in IELTS Speaking Practice: Use the key vocabulary and phrases found in the lesson when engaging in mock speaking tests or conversations. This not only helps with memorization but also increases your command over relevant topics.
By actively practicing these strategies, you'll not only improve your English pronunciation but also gain valuable insights into how to approach challenges with a positive mindset.
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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