Shadowing Practice: Hội Thoại Tiếng Anh Thực Tế A1 | Talking About Overthinking | English Podcast for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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Hi there!
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We're so happy you're here with us today.
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I'm Zahra.
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And I'm Robert.
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Today we have a very interesting topic.
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Yes, we will talk about overthinking.
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Overthinking means thinking too much about something.
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We all do this sometimes, right?
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That's right.
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It's very common.
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So today, let's learn how to talk about this in English.
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Are you ready?
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Let's start.
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So, Zara, you look tired today.
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Are you okay?
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Oh, hi, Robert.
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Yes, I'm okay, but I'm a bit tired.
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Why?
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What happened?
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I couldn't sleep well last night.
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Oh no, that's not good.
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I know, I was thinking too much.
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Thinking too much?
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About what?
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About my presentation at work tomorrow.
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Ah, I see, you were overthinking.
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Yes, exactly, I was overthinking everything.
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What were you thinking about?
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Well, I kept thinking, what if I make a mistake?
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I understand.
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That's a common worry.
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And I thought, what if people don't like my ideas?
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But Sara, you always do great presentations.
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Thank you, Robert.
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But I still worry.
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I know the feeling.
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I overthink too sometimes.
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Really?
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You seem so confident.
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Yes, but inside, I worry a lot.
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What do you overthink about?
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Many things.
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Like sending messages to people.
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Messages?
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What do you mean?
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Well, before I send a text,
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I read it many times.
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Oh, I do that too.
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I think, is this message okay?
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Is it too long?
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Or, is it too short?
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Will they understand?
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Exactly.
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See, you understand me.
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Yes, we're both overthinkers.
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Last week, I had a funny situation.
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Tell me, what happened?
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I wanted to invite my new neighbor for coffee.
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That's nice.
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And?
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I spent two hours thinking about it.
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Two hours?
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Really?
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Yes.
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I thought, is it too early to invite them?
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And then?
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Then I thought, maybe they don't like coffee.
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Oh, Robert, that's so much thinking.
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I know.
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And then I thought, what if they say no?
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So what did you do?
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Finally, I just sent a simple message.
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And?
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What happened?
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They said yes.
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We had coffee yesterday.
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See?
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All that worry for nothing.
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You're right.
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It was all in my head.
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That's overthinking.
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We create problems that don't exist.
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Yes, our brain makes stories that aren't real.
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My mom always says, don't borrow trouble.
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That's a good saying.
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What does it mean?
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It means don't worry about problems before they happen.
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That's smart advice.
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But it's hard to follow, right?
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Very hard, especially at night.
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Yes, nighttime is the worst for overthinking.
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Why do you think that is?
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I think because everything is quiet.
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And our mind becomes very loud?
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Exactly.
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No distractions, just thoughts.
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I lie in bed and think about everything.
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Me too.
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Small things become big problems.
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Like that email I sent last week.
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What email?
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I sent an email to my boss.
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And?
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I forgot to write please in one sentence.
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Oh, that's very small.
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I know, but I worried all night about it.
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Did your boss say anything?
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No, they didn't even notice.
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See, overthinking again.
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You're right.
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I wasted energy worrying.
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We all do this.
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It's human nature.
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But it's not healthy, right?
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No, it's not.
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Too much worry is bad for us.
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It makes us stressed.
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And tired.
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And we can't enjoy the present moment.
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That's true.
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We're always in the future or the past.
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Never in the now.
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So, what can we do about it?
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That's a good question.
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Do you have any tips?
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Well, I try to talk to friends about my worries.
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That helps?
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Yes!
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When I say my worries out loud, they seem smaller.
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That makes sense.
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What about you?
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What do you do?
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I try to write down my thoughts.
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In a journal?
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Yes, exactly.
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I write everything I'm thinking.
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Does it help?
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Sometimes, yes.
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It clears my mind.
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That's a good idea.
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I should try that.
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Also, I ask myself, is this worry helpful?
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What do you mean?
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If worrying doesn't change anything, why do it?
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That's logical, but feelings aren't always logical.
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True, but it helps me sometimes.
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My sister says, will this matter in five years?
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Oh, that's good.
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If the answer is no,
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then don't worry too much.
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I like that.
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It gives perspective.
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Yes, it helps us see what's really important.
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Most things we worry about are not that important.
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You're right, but in the moment, they feel huge.
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That's the tricky part.
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Also, exercise helps me.
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Exercise?
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How?
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When I walk or run, my mind becomes quieter.
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Oh yes, physical activity helps the mind.
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Exactly.
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It uses my energy in a good way.
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Instead of using energy to worry.
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Right.
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Do you exercise? i try to i like swimming that's great
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does it help you yes very much in the water i
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can't think about problems i understand you focus on the movement
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exactly it's like meditation meditation that's another good idea do you meditate?
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I try, but it's hard.
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I know, sitting still is difficult.
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Especially when your mind is racing.
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But even five minutes can help.
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You're right, small steps are better than no steps.
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And we should be kind to ourselves.
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What do you mean?
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Overthinking doesn't make us bad people.
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That's true, it's just a habit.
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And hobbits can change.
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With practice and patience.
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Exactly.
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We need to practice not overthinking.
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That sounds funny, right?
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What?
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Practice not overthinking.
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It's like thinking about not thinking.
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Ha, you're right.
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That is funny.
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But seriously, it takes time.
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Yes, we can't change overnight.
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But we can try a little bit each day.
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One small step at a time.
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And remember, making mistakes is okay.
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Mistakes help us learn.
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And nobody is perfect.
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Everyone overthinks sometimes.
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Even the most confident people.
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That makes me feel better.
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Me too.
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We're not alone.
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So what about your presentation tomorrow?
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I'll try not to overthink it.
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Just be yourself.
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You'll do great.
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Thank you, Robert.
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That's kind of you.
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And if you make a mistake?
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It's okay.
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It's not the end of the world.
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Exactly.
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That's the right attitude.
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Will it matter in five years?
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Probably not.
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Then I won't worry too much.
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Good.
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I'm proud of you.
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Thanks.
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And what about you?
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What about me?
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Will you stop overthinking your messages?
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I'll try.
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Maybe I'll think for one hour instead of two.
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Ha!
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That's progress.
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Baby steps, right?
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Baby steps.
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That's perfect.
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Well, I feel better after this talk.
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Me too.
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Talking really helps.
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Yes, sharing our worries makes them lighter.
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I hope our listeners feel better too.
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I'm sure they do.
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Remember everyone, overthinking is normal.
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But we can learn to manage it.
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Be kind to yourself.
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And take it one day at a time.
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Okay everyone, now let's look at some useful phrases.
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First, I couldn't sleep well.
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This means you had a bad night.
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We use couldn't for past inability.
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It's very common.
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Next, what if.
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This phrase shows worry about the future.
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What if I make a mistake?
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What if they don't like it?
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We use what if when we overthink.
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Another phrase, I spent two hours thinking.
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And time means to use your time doing something.
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We say spend time thinking or spend time working.
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Here's a good one.
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All in my head.
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This means the problem isn't real.
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It's only in your thoughts.
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It was all in my head means I imagined the problem.
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Very useful.
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Next, don't borrow trouble.
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This means don't create problems before they exist.
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It's a wise saying, remember it.
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Also, that's a good question.
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We use this when someone asks something interesting.
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It's polite and shows you're listening.
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Another phrase, that makes sense.
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This means, I understand or that's logical.
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We use it a lot in conversations.
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Makes sense is very common in spoken English.
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Now be kind to yourself.
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This means treat yourself with love and patience.
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Don't be too hard on yourself.
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And finally, one day at a time.
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This means take life slowly, day by day.
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Don't worry about everything at once.
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These are all simple but powerful phrases.
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Practice using them in your daily life.
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Well, that's all for today's episode.
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We hope you enjoyed learning about overthinking.
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And remember, it's okay to overthink sometimes.
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But don't let it control your life.
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Now we have a special practice for you.
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It's called shadowing.
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Shadowing means you listen and repeat after us.
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Listen to this conversation again.
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And try to speak at the same time as us.
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This will help your pronunciation and fluency.
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Don't worry about making mistakes.
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Just practice, practice, practice.
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The more you practice, the better you'll become.
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And now we need your help.
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If you enjoyed this video,
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please give it a thumbs up.
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It really helps us know you like our content.
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And don't forget to subscribe to Fluent Future Viet Mam.
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Click that subscribe button and the bell icon.
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So you never miss our new lessons.
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Also, leave a comment below.
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Tell us, do you overthink?
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What do you overthink about?
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We love reading your comments.
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And share this video with your friends.
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Help them learn English too.
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Together we can all improve.
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Thank you so much for watching.
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Keep practicing your English every day.
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Remember, small steps lead to big results.
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Don't overthink it, just keep learning.
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We'll see you in the next video.
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Until then, take care of yourself.
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Goodbye everyone.
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Bye, have a wonderful day.
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Happy learning.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging with the conversation around overthinking, as demonstrated in this episode, provides invaluable speaking practice for English learners. This dialogue illustrates a realistic context that many can relate to—dealing with anxiety and self-doubt. By utilizing this shadowspeak exercise, English learners not only improve their grammar and vocabulary but also become familiar with expressions relevant to everyday situations. Practicing with real dialogues enables learners to build confidence, ultimately aiding them in expressing their thoughts in English more clearly.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several key structures and expressions are highlighted that can be beneficial in daily conversations:
- “I was thinking too much.” - This past continuous form effectively conveys ongoing actions or thoughts, allowing learners to express themselves when reflecting on past experiences.
- “What if I make a mistake?” - This phrase uses the subjunctive mood to express hypothetical situations. It teaches learners how to voice concerns and uncertainties in a constructive way.
- “You always do great presentations.” - This present simple tense gives learners a chance to practice positive reinforcement, which is essential for encouraging both themselves and others in conversations.
- “I understand.” - A simple yet powerful expression that shows empathy and understanding, a critical skill in effective communication.
- “Before I send a text, I read it many times.” - This sentence illustrates the routine aspect of present tense usage and reinforces the concept of taking care with communication.
Integrating these structures into your vocabulary will enhance your ability to express nuanced thoughts and feelings in English.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Pronunciation can be challenging, especially with words and phrases in the context of overthinking. Here are some common pitfalls to listen for while practicing:
- “Overthinking” - Many learners struggle with the pronunciation of this compound word. Breaking it down into its parts, “over” and “thinking,” can help in mastering it.
- “Presentation” - The stress on the third syllable can be tricky; ensure you emphasize the “-ta-” correctly to sound more natural.
- “Mistake” - Pay attention to the long vowel sound in the first syllable. Practicing it in conjunction with other similar words can improve clarity.
Incorporating the shadowing technique with this video can greatly aid in mastering these pronunciations, as repeating the phrases will help you gain confidence and fluidity in your speaking skills.
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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