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Learn like Nastya!
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Hello boys and girls!
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Today we will learn about resources.
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What are resources?
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Let's find out!
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A resource is something that people use to meet their needs.
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Think about the things you do every day.
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You brush your teeth.
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You eat food.
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Yummy!
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You travel from one place to another.
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In order to do these things, you need resources.
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What kind of resources?
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There are three main types of resources.
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Human resources, capital resources, and natural resources.
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Human resources are people who provide a service.
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A service?
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What does that mean?
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A service is something that someone does for you.
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Doctors help people feel better when they are sick.
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They are an important human resource.
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People need doctors in order to stay healthy.
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That's right.
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Human resources are also people who make goods.
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Goods are things that you use, eat, or drink.
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Chefs are human resources that make goods for people to eat.
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What about capital resources?
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Capital resources are goods that are made and used to provide a service.
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When you go to a restaurant you are served food,
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but did you know that there are special tools and equipment needed to make your food?
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Like stoves?
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Exactly!
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Stoves, pots and cooking utensils such as knives, are capital resources.
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Chefs need them in order to do their jobs.
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Great!
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And what are natural resources?
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Natural resources are things that are found on earth and can be used by people.
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We can use water, plants and soil.
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You've got it!
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Natural Resources come from nature.
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They are not made by people.
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How does your family use different types of resources?
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Let us know in the comments below.
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Let's review.
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A resource is something that people use to meet their needs.
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There are three main types of resources.
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Human resources, capital resources, and natural resources.
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Human resources are people who provide a service.
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Capital resources are goods that are made and used to provide a service.
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Natural resources are things that are found on Earth and can be used by people.
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A service is something that someone does for you.
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Goods are things that you use, eat, or drink.
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Hello boys and girls!
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Today we will learn how to protect natural resources.
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Natural resources are very important for living things.
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Humans, animals and plants need natural resources in order to survive.
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This is why conservation is so important.
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Conservation is the protection of natural resources.
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What happens if we don't conserve important things such as water and clean air?
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This can lead to scarcity.
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Scarcity is when there is not enough of something.
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Look at this dry land.
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There is not enough water to grow healthy plants due to water scarcity.
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This is also called a drought.
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You can help prevent water scarcity by conserving water.
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Conservation also prevents pollution.
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Pollution makes our natural resources,
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such as air and water,
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dirty and unsafe to use.
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We need energy, such as natural gas and electricity,
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to use things in our home.
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Televisions, stoves, and refrigerators need energy in order to work.
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Natural resources, such as coal or gas,
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are burned in order to produce energy.
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The smoke spreads into the air,
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which can be bad for the environment.
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Some energy companies use solar power or energy from the sun instead.
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Wind power can also be used to create electricity.
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You can save energy by reducing the amount of electricity that you use.
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The less energy we use,
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the less we need to produce.
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So how can we conserve natural resources?
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Here's a few tips.
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Walk or ride your bike instead of riding in cars or buses.
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Vehicle smoke can cause pollution.
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Use less water.
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You can turn off the water while you wash your hands or brush your teeth.
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Turn off things that use electricity when you are not using them.
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Use sunlight instead of electric light.
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Together, we can protect the Earth and its resources through conservation.
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How can you conserve water and energy at home?
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Tell us in the comments below.
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Thanks for watching.
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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, you will explore the concept of resources and how they are essential in our daily lives. By watching this educational video, you'll understand the different types of resources: human, capital, and natural. As you learn about these categories, you will practice your English speaking skills and enhance your vocabulary related to everyday activities and professions. This will greatly aid your IELTS speaking practice and overall communication skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Resources - Items or services people use to meet their needs.
  • Human resources - People who provide services or create goods (e.g., doctors, chefs).
  • Capital resources - Tools and equipment used to provide services (e.g., stoves, knives).
  • Natural resources - Elements found in nature that can be utilized (e.g., water, plants, soil).
  • Service - An action done for someone else to help or provide for them.
  • Goods - Physical items that people use, eat, or drink.
  • Daily activities - Common routines we engage in, such as eating and traveling.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, consider using a technique called shadow speak. This involves listening carefully to the video and repeating phrases just after hearing them, closely mimicking the speed and tone of the speaker. The friendly, clear delivery in this educational video provides an excellent opportunity for shadowspeak. Focus on the natural intonation and pauses in the speech as you practice. Remember to start slowly, so you can accurately mimic the sounds and rhythms of the language.

To reinforce your understanding, you can summarize each resource type in your own words after watching the video. This exercise will enhance your retention and speaking fluency, making your learn English with YouTube experience even more beneficial. Engaging with the content actively encourages conversation, making it a fantastic addition to your language-learning journey.

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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