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Hello everyone, and welcome back to Mr. English Channel,
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Hello everyone, and welcome back to Mr. English Channel,
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where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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It is so great to be here today.
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Hey Emily, how are you doing?
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I am doing wonderful.
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Thank you for asking.
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I am very excited about our topic today because it is something close to my heart.
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Oh really?
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What are we talking about today, Emily?
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Today, we are talking about dreams and goals.
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We all have them, right?
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Wow, that is a beautiful topic, Emily.
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Yes, everyone has dreams, whether they are big or small.
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Exactly, Paul.
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When we talk about the future,
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we use different phrases in English depending on our focus.
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That is true.
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For example, do you say,
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I want to or my goal is to?
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Both are excellent.
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I want to is very simple and common,
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while my goal is to sounds a bit more serious and focused.
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Ah, that makes sense.
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So I can say, I want to learn English or my goal is to speak English fluently.
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Yes, exactly.
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Look at you using great examples already.
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Thank you, Emily.
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I try my best.
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So let us start with a fun question.
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What was your childhood dream?
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Oh, when I was a little girl,
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I dreamed of becoming a famous singer.
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I used to sing in front of my mirror every single day.
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Wow, that is amazing.
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Did you have a favorite song back then?
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Yes, I loved singing pop songs,
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but I quickly realized that I do not sing very well.
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Well, at least you tried.
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When we talk about the past,
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we can say, I used to dream of or I wanted to be.
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That is a perfect grammar point, Paul.
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For example, I used to dream of being a singer,
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but now I love teaching.
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But what about you, Paul?
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What did you want to be when you were a kid?
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Oh, I wanted to be an astronaut.
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I wanted to travel to space and walk on the moon.
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Wow, an astronaut?
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That is a very big dream for a little boy.
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Yes, it was.
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But as I grew up,
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my dreams changed, and that is completely normal, right?
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Yes, absolutely.
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Our dreams change as we learn more about ourselves and the world around us.
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So what is the difference between a dream and a goal, Emily?
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Well, a dream is something we imagine, like a beautiful wish.
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A goal is something we actively work to achieve with clear steps.
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Ah, I love that distinction.
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So a dream is the destination and the goal is the map.
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Yes, exactly.
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That is a beautiful way to say it, Paul.
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Good job.
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Thanks.
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So, if my dream is to live in another country,
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my goal might be to save money and learn the language.
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Precisely.
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You can say, I'm planning to move abroad,
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or I'm working towards moving abroad.
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Those are great phrases.
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I'm planning to sounds very practical, doesn't it?
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Yes, it does.
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It shows that you are already making a plan.
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It's a bit more certain than just saying, I want to.
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But you know, Emily, working towards a goal is not always easy.
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Sometimes we face real struggles.
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Oh, definitely.
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We all face struggles like fear, doubt, and distraction.
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Fear is a big one.
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People often feel afraid of making mistakes,
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especially when learning a new language.
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Yes, they do.
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They might think, what if people laugh at me or what if I say the wrong word?
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But making mistakes is how we learn.
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We should not be afraid of them.
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Exactly, Paul.
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I always tell our listeners,
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mistakes are proof that you are trying.
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That is so true.
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When we feel doubt, we say things to ourselves like,
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I am not smart enough or this is too hard.
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Yes, and those negative thoughts can really slow us down.
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It is a very common feeling.
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How can we talk about doubt in English?
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What phrases can we use?
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You can say, I'm having doubts about my progress.
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Or, sometimes I feel discouraged.
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I feel discouraged is a strong phrase.
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It means you feel like giving up because things are difficult.
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Yes, but it is important to remember that everyone feels that way sometimes.
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Even native speakers face doubt.
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Another big struggle is distraction.
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Life is so noisy these days with social media and phones.
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Ugh, tell me about it.
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It is so easy to lose focus.
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You sit down to study,
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and suddenly you're watching videos of cats.
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Yes, I am guilty of that too.
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We can say, I got distracted by my phone,
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or I'm struggling to stay focused.
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Those are excellent everyday examples.
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I got distracted is a very natural way to explain why you didn't finish something.
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What about the feeling that it is too late to start something new?
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Do you ever feel that way, Emily?
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Sometimes yes.
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Many adults feel that they are too old to learn a new language or change their career.
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They might say, I should have started years ago or it is too late for me now.
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But that is simply not true.
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It is never too late to learn or to grow.
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I agree 100%.
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Age is just a number when it comes to learning.
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So how do we turn a big,
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scary dream into something we can actually achieve?
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We have to break it down into small, daily steps.
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Instead of looking at the whole mountain,
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just look at the next step.
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Yes, that is the secret.
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If your dream is to speak English confidently,
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you do not need to study for five hours a day.
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No, definitely not.
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That would make anyone feel tired and overwhelmed.
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Instead, you can focus on just 15 minutes a day.
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That is a small, manageable step.
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Right.
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You can say, I'm taking it one day at a time,
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or I'm taking small steps.
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One day at a time is a wonderful phrase.
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It means you are focusing on today,
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not worrying about the far future.
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It helps us stay calm.
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If we think about everything we need to learn, we might get scared.
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Exactly.
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For example, today you can just listen to this podcast.
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That's a great step for your English.
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Yes, it is.
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Speaking of which, if you're enjoying this conversation,
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don't forget to like the video,
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subscribe to the channel, and share it with a friend who's learning English.
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Oh, yes.
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And let us do a fun little challenge.
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If you are still listening, comment dreams below.
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Awesome.
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I cannot wait to see who's still with us.
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Comment dreams right now.
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It is so fun to see our community grow.
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Now, Paul, let's talk about how to stay focused when life gets busy.
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That's a tough one.
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How do you remember your dream when you have so much work and chores to do?
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You have to remember your why.
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Your why is the deep reason behind your dream.
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Oh, tell me more about that.
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What do you mean by your why?
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Well, if your goal is to learn English,
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your why might be to get a better job to support your family.
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Ah, I understand.
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Or maybe your why is to travel the world and talk to different people without fear.
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Yes, exactly.
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When you remember your why,
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it gives you the energy to keep going even when you are tired.
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That is so powerful, Emily.
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You can say, I'm doing this for my future,
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or my family is my motivation.
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Those are beautiful examples.
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Motivation is the reason why we do something with enthusiasm.
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Sometimes I write my goals on a piece of paper and stick it on my mirror.
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Does that help?
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Wow, yes, that is an amazing habit, Paul.
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Seeing your goals every day keeps them fresh in your mind.
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It reminds me of what I'm working for.
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It stops me from getting too distracted by daily problems.
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We can say, I like to visualize my goals,
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or I keep my goals in mind.
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To keep something in mind means to remember it and think about it often, right?
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Yes, exactly.
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It means it is always important to you,
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even when you are busy with other things.
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And no, speaking of staying focused and practicing every day,
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we have a wonderful tool that can help our listeners do exactly that.
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Oh, you are right.
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Let us tell them about Mr. English AI.
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Yes, Mr. English AI is an amazing smart assistant that you can use to chat and practice your English 24-7.
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Wow, that is a unique opportunity to practice the English you just learned with us today.
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Exactly.
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It is like having a friendly partner who is always ready to help you improve your speaking and writing.
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It is truly an essential tool to help you achieve fluency faster.
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You can talk about your dreams,
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your goals, or anything you want.
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And the best part is,
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the link to access Mr. English AI is right down in the video description.
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That is wonderful.
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I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to take their English to the next level.
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It really helps with the fear of making mistakes,
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too, because you are just practicing with a supportive AI assistant.
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Yes, it removes all the pressure.
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You can take your time and learn at your own pace.
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That is so important for beginners.
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Now, Emily, let us share some simple variations of phrases we use today.
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Good idea!
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For example, if you want to say something is hard,
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you can say it is difficult,
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or informally, it is tough.
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Ah, it is tough.
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I hear that a lot in movies.
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Learning English can be tough, but it's worth it.
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Yes, and instead of saying,
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I want to achieve my dream,
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you can say, I want to reach my dream,
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or I want to fulfill my dream.
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Fulfill the dream sounds very beautiful and deep.
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It means to make the dream completely come true.
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It really does.
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For example, she finally fulfilled her dream of opening a bakery.
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Wow, I can picture that.
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It sounds very successful and happy.
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What about when we want to encourage someone who's struggling with their goals?
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What can we say?
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Oh, we can say, keep going,
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or don't give up, or even you can do it.
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Yes, those are perfect.
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They are simple, but they carry a lot of positive energy.
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Sometimes just hearing you're doing great can change a person's whole day.
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It really can.
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Positive reinforcement is so powerful when you're trying to learn something new.
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Let us practice a small dialogue using some of these phrases so our listeners can hear them in a real-life situation.
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Perfect.
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Let us pretend you're feeling discouraged about your English goals, Paul.
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Okay.
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Hey, Emily, I'm having some doubts today.
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Learning English is so tough,
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and I feel like I'm not making progress.
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Oh, Paul, don't give up.
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You're doing great, and you just need to take it one day at a time.
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Thanks, Emily.
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Sometimes I just get distracted and then I feel like it is too late for me to achieve my goals.
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It is never too late, Paul.
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Remember your why and keep your goals in mind.
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You can do it.
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Wow.
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Thank you, Emily.
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I feel much better now.
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See, that was a very natural conversation.
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Yes, it was.
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And notice how we used tough,
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one day at a time,
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and never too late naturally.
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It shows that you do not need complicated words to express deep feelings and give support.
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Exactly.
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Simple English is powerful English.
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You just need to practice it consistently.
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Consistency is another great word.
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It means doing something regularly,
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every day or every week.
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Yes.
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Consistency is more important than speed.
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It's better to study 15 minutes every day than three hours once a week.
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I agree completely.
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It builds a strong habit in your brain.
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Well, we have talked about so many wonderful things today,
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Paul, from childhood dreams to daily habits.
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Yes, we have.
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It was a truly inspiring conversation.
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I hope our listeners feel inspired too.
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I hope so too.
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Remember, everyone, your dreams are important and you have the power to reach them.
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Yes, absolutely.
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Just take small steps every day,
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use tools like Mr. English AI,
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and don't be afraid of making mistakes.
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Well said, Paul.
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Before we leave, here is a final friendly reminder to subscribe to the channel,
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like this video, and leave a comment below.
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Yes, please do.
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We love reading your comments and connecting with all of you.
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Thank you so much for listening to us today.
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Goodbye, everyone.
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Goodbye, everyone.
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See you in the next episode.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you'll focus on discussing dreams and goals in English, which is a fundamental aspect of expressing your aspirations and desires. Through the dialogue, you'll learn how to clearly articulate future ambitions and past dreams using different phrases. This practice will not only help you enhance your vocabulary but also improve your overall English speaking practice by introducing you to useful expressions.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- I want to - A common phrase to express desires.
- My goal is to - A more serious way to describe your ambitions.
- I used to dream of - Used to talk about aspirations from the past.
- I wanted to be - Indicates what you wished to achieve in the past.
- Childhood dream - Refers to aspirations from your early years.
- Famous singer - A specific example of a profession that often appears in dreams.
- Astronaut - Another common childhood dream associated with adventure.
Practice Tips
To effectively utilize the shadowing technique from this video, attempt to replicate the speakers' pace and intonation. Start by playing a short segment of the video, pausing after each sentence to repeat what you've heard. This method can greatly improve English pronunciation by helping you mirror the sounds and rhythms of native speakers.
As you practice, pay attention to how Emily and Paul use different phrases to communicate their dreams and goals. Try writing down your own responses—what are your aspirations? This exercise not only provides English speaking practice, but it also encourages you to engage meaningfully with the content.
Additionally, given the conversational and relatable context of this podcast, it’s ideal for integrating into your daily routine of learn English with YouTube. The themes of dreams and goals are universally understood, making your learning experience both enjoyable and practical.
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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