Shadowing Practice: Easy English Conversation For Real Life | Improve Your English with Motivation | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video

Hi, everyone.

Welcome back to the show.

How are you doing today, Paul?

I am doing great, Emily.

I have my coffee right here and I am ready to talk.

How about you?

I am doing well too.

But I want to start today with a very serious question for you and for our listeners.

Oh, a serious question.

Okay, I'm listening.

What is it?

Do you want to change your life?

Truly change it?

Wow, that is a big way to start the morning.

I think everyone wants to change something, right?

Exactly.

Many people are tired of having the same problems every single day.

They feel stuck in a circle.

I know that feeling.

You wake up, you face the same stress, and you go to sleep feeling the same way.

Yes, it is frustrating.

But today, I want to talk about why that happens and how to fix it.

That sounds perfect.

I think our friends listening at home really need to hear this today.

Listen carefully, everyone.

What we are talking about today can really change everything for you.

I agree.

But we have to be honest first, right, Emily?

Life is not a movie.

No, it is definitely not a movie.

Life is actually very hard sometimes.

You are right.

We often see people on the internet looking very happy, but reality is different.

Yes.

The truth is, life is full of challenges.

You will have problems with money, work, or family.

And let's be real.

You will fail sometimes.

I have failed many times in my life.

Me too, Paul.

Many times.

It is important to know that problems are normal.

It is easy to feel sad when things go wrong.

We want everything to be easy and perfect.

But it never is.

That is why we need a strong foundation.

We need something that does not change that leads us to our main message for today it is very simple but it is very powerful yes the message is put god first in everything you do hmm put god first that sounds simple but how do we do that in real life it means not just doing it sometimes it means doing it every single day in every situation.

So not just on Sundays?

I think some people only think about God when they are in trouble.

Exactly.

Like an emergency button.

But that is not putting Him first.

You need to put God first in your work.

When you are at the office, think about doing your best for Him.

That's a great point.

If I work for God, I will probably work harder and be kinder to my coworkers.

Yes.

And put God first in your decisions.

Before you say yes or no to a big change, talk to Him.

Ah, I see.

It's like having a partner in your life who helps you choose the right path.

Exactly.

And put God first in your family and your relationships.

It changes how you love people.

I like that.

It's like the center of a wheel.

If the center is strong, the wheel turns correctly.

That is a perfect example, Paul.

Good job.

Thanks.

But I think we also need to talk about discipline.

Faith is not just a feeling, right?

No, not at all.

Faith and discipline must go together.

You have to take action.

I agree.

For me, that means praying every day, even when I am tired or busy.

Me too.

I try to pray first thing in the morning.

It helps me stay calm during the day.

It's like exercise for the soul.

You wouldn't expect a strong body if you only went to the gym once a month.

Definitely not.

You have to be disciplined with your spirit too.

And it's about doing the right thing, even when it is very hard to do.

That is so true.

Sometimes the easy path is the wrong path.

Discipline helps us stay on the right one.

I think some people think that if they have faith, they will never fail.

But we said before that failure is normal.

Yes, it is.

But here's the secret.

When you put God first, you can fail forward.

Fail forward?

I like that phrase.

What does that mean exactly?

It means that when you fall down, you don't stay there.

You learn, you get up, and you move again.

Ah, so a mistake is not the end.

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It is just a lesson.

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Yes.

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God uses our mistakes to make us stronger.

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We just have to keep going.

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I remember when I lost my first job.

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I was so sad.

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I thought my life was over.

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Oh, I remember that.

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You were very worried back then.

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I was.

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But then I realized I wasn't trusting God.

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I was only trusting my salary.

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That is a big realization.

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So what did you do?

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I prayed, and then I started looking for a new job with a better attitude.

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And I found something even better.

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Wow, that is a great example.

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You fell, you got up, and you went again.

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Exactly.

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But it took work.

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I didn't just sit on my sofa waiting for a miracle.

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That is the important part.

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We have to take responsibility for our lives.

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Yes, no one is going to do the work for you.

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God gives us the strength, but we must use it.

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If you are enjoying this conversation, don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with a friend who is learning English.

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Yes, it really helps us grow, and we love having you here with us.

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Okay, Paul.

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Let's talk about that balance between faith and action.

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Some people just wait.

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Oh, I know.

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They say, if God wants it, it will happen.

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And then they do nothing.

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Right.

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But that is being lazy.

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We have to work hard and stay focused.

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I always say, trust God, but act.

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Pray, but move.

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I love that.

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Pray but move.

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It's like being in a boat.

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God sends the wind, but you have to hold the sail.

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Yes, if you don't hold the sail, the wind won't take you anywhere.

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This is where hard work comes in.

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We cannot be lazy.

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We have to use the talents we have.

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I think about that a lot.

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If I have a dream, I have to wake up early and work for it.

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And when you are working hard and putting God first, you don't have to be afraid.

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That is true.

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Even if the work is difficult, you have a deep peace inside you.

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Because you know you are not alone.

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You are doing your part, and God is doing His.

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It's like a team, the best team in the world.

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It really is.

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But I have a warning for our listeners today.

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A warning?

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Hmm, what is it?

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If you do nothing, nothing will change.

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Time is passing very quickly.

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That is a hard truth, Emily.

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Time does not wait for anyone.

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If you keep living the same way, you will have the same problems next year.

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That sounds scary.

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I don't want to be in the same place next year.

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I want to grow.

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Everyone wants to grow.

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But many are afraid to start.

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They wait for the perfect time.

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But there is no perfect time, right?

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The best time is always right now.

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Yes.

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Today is the day.

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Don't wait until Monday.

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Don't wait until next month.

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If you are still listening, comment READY below.

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We want to know who is ready to change.

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Oh, I love that!

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Comment READY if you are going to put God first today.

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I am going to check those comments later.

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It's so inspiring to see people taking action.

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Me too.

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It reminds me that we are all in this together.

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You know, Emily, when we talk about this, I feel more motivated for my own week.

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Me too, Paul.

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Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of these truths.

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Because it is easy to forget when life gets busy and noisy.

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It is.

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The world is very noisy.

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It tells us to put ourselves first, to put money first, to put fame first.

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But those things don't bring real peace.

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They are like sand.

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They move and disappear.

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But God is like a rock.

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He doesn't move.

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He is a strong foundation.

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And the reward is amazing.

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When you put Him first, your whole life changes.

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It doesn't mean you become a millionaire overnight, but your heart feels different.

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yes you have more joy you have more hope even when things are difficult and i truly believe god has a plan for everyone listening to us right now i believe that too your future can be amazing if you start making the right choices today it's about small steps one prayer one good decision one hour of hard work those small steps add up to a big change over time so let's encourage everyone one more time.

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Start today.

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Pray today.

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Take action today.

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Don't let another day pass without a purpose.

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You can do this.

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You are stronger than you think because you have God with you.

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That's right.

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Stand up, be strong, and keep going.

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I feel so much energy now, Paul.

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This was a great talk it really was i think i'm going to go do some of that hard work we talked about now me too i have a list of things to finish so paul let's talk about what putting god first looks like at home oh that's a good idea home is usually where we are most tired right yes it's easy to be nice at work but at home we sometimes lose our patience i know i do sometimes i just want to sit on the couch and not talk to anyone i understand but putting god first at home means being patient with our family hmm that is a challenge it means listening when we are tired yes and showing love even when we don't feel like it i think that is a form of discipline too loving people is work it is but it's the best kind of work it builds a happy home you are right if I put God first I should be a better husband and a better friend exactly it changes our character we become more like him I think some people worry that if they put God first they will lose their fun I hear that a lot.

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But it's actually the opposite.

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Right?

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I feel like I have more fun now because I'm not always worried about everything.

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Yes.

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When you trust God with your problems, you are free to enjoy your life.

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That is a great way to put it.

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Freedom.

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True freedom comes from trust.

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I remember a time when I was very stressed about my bills.

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I couldn't sleep.

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Oh, I hate that feeling.

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The middle of the night is the worst time for stress.

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It really is.

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Everything looks bigger and scarier at 3 a.m.

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So, what did you do?

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Did you just stay awake?

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I did for a while.

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But then I got out of bed and I prayed.

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Did the money just appear in your bank account?

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No, I wish.

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but my heart became calm.

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I realized that God knew my needs.

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And then?

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Did you find a solution?

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Yes.

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The next day, I had the energy to call the bank and make a plan.

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I wasn't afraid anymore.

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That's the God plus action part again.

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You got the peace, and then you did the work.

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Exactly.

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If I stayed in bed crying, nothing would have changed.

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That is such a powerful story, Emily.

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It shows that peace leads to better action.

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I think many people try to act while they are in a panic.

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That usually leads to mistakes.

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Oh, definitely.

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Panic makes us make very bad decisions.

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So if you are feeling a lot of stress right now, just stop for a moment.

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Take a deep breath.

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Talk to God.

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And then start moving.

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I like that advice.

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It is very practical.

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We try to be practical here, Emily.

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No long, boring lectures.

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True.

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Just two friends talking about life and English.

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Speaking of English, I hope our friends are learning some good words today.

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I think they are.

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We used words like foundation, discipline, and responsibility.

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Those are important words for life and for English.

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They really are.

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And I hope the grammar examples are helping too.

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Using the past tense to tell our stories is a great way to practice.

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Yes, I failed, I prayed, I found.

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Simple but very useful.

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Well, I think we are almost at the end of our time today.

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It went by so fast.

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I really enjoyed this topic.

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Me too.

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It's good to talk about the things that truly matter.

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It really is.

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There is so much more to life than just the surface.

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Well, friends, thank you for staying with us until the end.

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Yes, thank you.

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You are the reason we make these videos.

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Don't forget to put God first today.

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See what happens.

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You might be surprised at how much your life can change.

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And remember to check out our other videos for more English practice.

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Yes, we have many different topics to help you learn.

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But this one?

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This one is very special.

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I agree.

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It's the most important one.

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Okay, Emily.

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Ready to go?

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I am ready.

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Have a great day and I see you in the next episode.

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Goodbye.

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Have a wonderful and blessed day.

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.

Shadowing Practice: Easy English Conversation For Real Life | Improve Your English with Motivation | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video

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