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Hello everyone and welcome back to Easy Breezy Cast, where every conversation helps you learn.
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I'm Naseem.
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Hello everyone, I'm Alex.
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How are you today Naseem?
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I am very happy today.
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Thank you.
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Something nice happened to me yesterday.
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I was at a coffee shop and a woman next to me asked for help.
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She was a tourist from Brazil. From Brazil?
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Wow, that is very far away.
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Yes, very far.
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She didn't speak our language, but she spoke English, so I helped her.
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We talked for 10 minutes.
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She told me about her trip.
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I told her about nice places to visit.
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And she said, thank you so much.
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You are so kind.
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That is a beautiful story, Nassim.
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English brought you together.
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Yes.
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Two people from different countries, different languages.
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But we could talk because of English.
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It was a very special moment.
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And you, Alex, how are you today?
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I'm good, thank you.
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But your story makes me think, Nassim.
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Think about what?
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Sometimes I feel tired of learning English.
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It is hard work.
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It takes a long time.
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And I think: Is it worth it?
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All this time, all this effort?
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Is it worth it?
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That is a very, very important question, Alex.
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Do we have an answer today?
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Yes, we do.
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Today we are talking about why learning English is worth it, why every minute you spend is valuable.
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Because English opens doors, Alex, and today we are going to look behind those doors.
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I like that picture.
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Let's look behind those doors.
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But first, we have a small request.
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Yes.
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If you like our podcast, please click the like button.
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Please subscribe to Easy Breezy Cast and share this episode with your friends and family.
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Thank you, it helps us so much.
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We love our listeners.
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Okay, now let's start.
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First, let's understand one very important word.
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Worth.
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W -O -R -T -H.
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Worth.
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Worth.
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What does worth mean?
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Worth means good enough to spend your time on.
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Valuable.
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Important.
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When something is worth it, the results is good.
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Your effort isn't wasted.
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So if I study English for one hour and I learn something new, that hour was worth it.
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Exactly.
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That hour was worth it.
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The time you spent gave you something valuable.
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And today I want to show you why English is worth Travel.
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I love thinking about travel.
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Imagine this, Alex.
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You are at an airport.
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A big, busy airport in a country you have never visited before.
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Everything is new.
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The signs are in a language you don't understand.
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People are walking very fast all around you, and you need to find your gate.
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Ah, that sounds scary.
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Right?
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Upstairs?
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I would just stand there like a tree.
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Like a tree.
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Not moving, just standing and looking around.
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And your heart beats fast, and you feel small, very small, in a very big airport.
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But now, imagine the same airport.
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Same signs, same busy people.
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But this time, you speak English.
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You walk to the information desk.
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You say, excuse me, can you help me?
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I'm looking for gate 12.
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They answer in English.
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They smile and say, "Of course.
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Go straight, turn left after the coffee shop.
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Gate 12 is on the right." And I understand every word.
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Every word.
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You smile, you say thank you, you walk with confidence.
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C -O -N -F -I -D -E -N -C -E.
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Confidence.
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What does that mean exactly?
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Confidence is believing in yourself, feeling strong inside, feeling "I can do this,
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I'm okay." When you understand English at the airport, you feel confidence.
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You feel safe.
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You feel free.
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Free, I like that word.
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Not standing like a tree anymore.
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No more tree, Alex.
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You are walking, you are talking, you are moving through the world.
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That is what English gives you.
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Freedom to travel.
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Freedom to explore.
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Freedom to ask for help.
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And that is worth it.
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English is worth it because it gives you freedom.
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English opens doors.
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Doors to airports, doors to train stations, doors to restaurants in other countries.
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Doors to the whole world.
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Story 2.
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people people.
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What do you mean?
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Meeting people, making friends, connection.
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C -O -N -E -C -T -I -O -N.
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Connection.
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What does connection mean?
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A connection is a link between people, a relationship.
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When you talk to someone and you understand each other, That is a connection.
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When you laugh together, share a story, feel close.
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That is a connection.
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And English helps you make connections with people from everywhere.
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Like your story at the coffee shop.
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You and the woman from Brazil.
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exactly like that.
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Let me tell you another story about my friend Lisa.
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Lisa went to a language exchange.
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Do you know what that is?
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Um, a place where people practice languages together.
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Yes, people meet and practice different languages.
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They help each other.
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Lisa was nervous.
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She went alone.
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She sat in a corner and a girl from Japan sat next to her.
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From Japan, yes.
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The girl said, "Hi, I'm Yuki, what's your name?" in English.
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Because English was the language they shared.
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Two people, Japan and here, but they could talk in English.
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They talked for two hours.
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Lisa told me, "Nasim, it was amazing.
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We talked about food, about movies, about our families, and we laughed so much." Two strangers from different countries laughing together.
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That is beautiful.
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And do you know what made it possible?
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English was the bridge.
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B -R -I -D -G -E, bridge.
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Bridge, like a bridge over a river.
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Yes, a bridge connects two places, one side to the other.
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And English is a bridge between people.
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It connects you to people from everywhere: Japan, Brazil, Germany, Canada, anywhere.
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English is a bridge.
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That is a beautiful picture, Nassim.
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And Lisa and Yuki, they're still friends five years later.
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They send messages every week, they visited each other's countries, all because of one conversation.
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That is the power of connection.
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English opens doors to people, real people, real friendships, real connections.
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And that is worth it.
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That is definitely worth it.
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Story 3: Your Daily Life.
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Your daily life.
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How does English help my daily life?
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Think about your phone, Alex.
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What do you do on your phone every day?
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I watch videos, I listen to music, I read things online, I play games sometimes.
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and how much of the internet is in English.
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Um, a lot.
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Maybe most of it.
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A lot.
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Millions of videos, millions of songs, millions of articles and stories, and most of them in English.
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That is true.
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When I search for something online, the best information is often in English.
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Think about music, your favorite song.
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When you understand the English words, the song becomes different, deeper, more beautiful, because now you know what the singer is saying.
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You feel the song, not just hear it.
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Thank you.
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That wow moment, that feeling, English gives you that.
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It opens a window to music, to movies, to stories, to ideas from all over the world.
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A window to the world right from my phone.
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And think about work, Alex.
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Many jobs today want English.
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English isn't just a language, it is a skill, a very important skill.
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When you put English on your resume, employers notice.
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Resume.
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R -E -S -U -M -E.
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What is that word?
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A resume is the paper that tells employers about you, your skills, your experience.
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When English is on your resume, you have more opportunities.
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OPPORTUNITY.
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Opportunity.
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Opportunity.
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That means a chance.
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Yes.
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An opportunity is a chance to do something new, a chance to do something good.
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A new job is an opportunity.
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A trip is an opportunity.
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English gives you more opportunities, more chances, more choices.
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More choices.
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I like having choices.
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My life becomes bigger every single day.
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Now I have three secrets for you.
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Three secrets about why English is worth every minute.
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Secrets?
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I love secrets.
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Tell me, Naseem.
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Secret number one: Look behind you.
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Behind me?
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There is just a wall behind me.
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No, no, no. I don't mean the wall.
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I mean look at your journey.
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Look at where you started.
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Look at how far you have come.
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Oh, look at my progress.
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Yes, Alex.
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Do you remember your first English class?
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I remember.
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I knew almost nothing.
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I could say hello, I could say thank you.
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That was it.
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And now look at you now.
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Now I can have conversations, I can ask questions, I can tell stories, I can understand a podcast in English.
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See?
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That is amazing, Naseem.
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You are here right now listening to English, understanding English, thinking in English.
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That isn't small.
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That is huge.
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I never think about that.
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I always think about what I can't do yet.
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I think I still make mistakes.
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I'm not good enough.
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Many people think that way.
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But look behind you, Alex.
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Look at the road you already walked.
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Every step on that road was real.
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And every step was worth it.
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Every step was worth it.
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Even the hard ones?
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further than you think.
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I am proud.
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When I think about it like that, I really am proud.
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Secret number two: Use English like a key.
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A key, yes.
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A key opens a lock.
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And English opens what?
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Doors, yes.
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English is your key.
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But a key is useless if it stays in your pocket.
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You have to use it.
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You have to put it in the lock and turn it.
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So I have to use my English, not just study it. to English.
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Read one short article in English.
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Listen to one song and try to understand the words.
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Watch a short video in English.
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Even five minutes every day.
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Five minutes of using English.
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Not studying, using.
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Because when you use English, you feel the reward.
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You understand something new.
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You read something interesting.
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You laugh at a joke, and you think, "This is worth it.
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I'm glad I can do this." Use it like a key.
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Open doors with it every day.
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key in my pocket.
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Exactly.
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Use English like a key.
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Open one door every day.
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Even a small door.
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Even a small door.
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I can do that.
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Secret number three.
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English is a bridge, not a test.
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A bridge, not a test.
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What does that mean?
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Many people think English is a test.
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They think I must be perfect, I can't make mistakes, I need a high score.
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And that makes them scared.
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Scared to speak, I will say something wrong.
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But English isn't a test.
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English is a bridge.
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A bridge to people, a bridge to ideas, a bridge to your dreams.
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And a bridge doesn't need to be perfect.
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It just needs to work.
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It just needs to work.
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So even if my English isn't perfect, it still works.
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You can still cross the bridge.
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You can still connect with people.
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You can still be understood.
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And that is what matters.
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That makes me feel so much better, Nassim.
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I always thought I needed perfect English first before I could really use it.
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No, you can use your English right now, today.
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It is enough.
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You are enough.
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And every day, your bridge gets stronger.
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Every word you learn, every sentence you say, your bridge grows.
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a little bit every day.
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Secret 3 English is a bridge, not a test.
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Don't wait for perfect.
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Just cross the bridge step by step.
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Step by step.
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I love that.
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And now I want to talk to everyone listening right now.
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Yes, this is for you, our wonderful listeners.
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This is for you, our wonderful listeners.
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You are listening to this podcast right now in English.
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Do you know what that means?
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It means you are already on the bridge.
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You are already on the bridge.
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You are already walking.
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You are already learning.
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And that is amazing.
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You chose to be here.
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You chose to learn English.
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That choice is powerful.
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Maybe today was a hard day.
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Maybe you felt tired.
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Maybe you thought, "Why am I doing this?
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Is it worth it?" We all feel that way sometimes, even me.
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But here's the truth: English opens doors, real doors, doors to travel and freedom, doors to friendships and connections,
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doors to music, movies and books, doors to new opportunities, doors to a bigger, more colorful life.
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Word by word, word by word, you're doing it right now.
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So the answer is yes.
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Yes, it is worth it.
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Yes, your hard work matters.
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Yes, your time is well spent.
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And you, you are the one opening those doors.
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You were the one opening them.
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We are so proud of you.
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Very, very proud.
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Keep going.
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Keep listening.
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Keep practicing.
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Your English journey is beautiful, and it's worth every single step.
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Okay, let's review.
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Yes, let's see what we learned today.
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We talked about why learning English is worth it.
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Yes, English gives us freedom to travel and explore.
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Good.
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And English is a bridge to people and friendships.
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And English gives us more opportunities every day.
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Perfect.
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You remembered everything.
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I learned a lot today.
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Me too.
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Okay, that's all the time we have for today.
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Thank you so much for listening to Easy Breezy Cast.
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Yes, thank you everyone, it was fun!
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Please subscribe to Easy Breezy Cast, give this episode a like, and share it with a friend.
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Now we have a question for you today.
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Yes, please leave a comment below.
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Tell us what door do you want to open with English?
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Travel, friends, music, a new job?
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We would love to read your answers.
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See you next time.
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Bye everyone.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will practice enhancing their English speaking skills through conversation-based listening exercises inspired by real-life scenarios. We will focus on the importance of English in connecting people from different backgrounds, as illustrated in a heartwarming story about two individuals who met in a café. This lesson will help you comprehend spoken English better, improve your pronunciation, and give you the confidence to engage in meaningful conversations. By shadowing the dialogue, you will experience firsthand how English can open doors and create connections.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Tourist - A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.
- Special moment - An experience that holds significant meaning or emotion.
- Worth - The value or importance of something.
- Help - To assist someone in doing something.
- Kind - Helpful, considerate, and generous towards others.
- Different languages - Referring to the various systems of communication used by different cultures.
- Open doors - A metaphor for creating new opportunities.
- Conversation - An exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings in spoken or written form.
Practice Tips
To get the most out of this lesson, consider using a shadowing app or participating in a shadowing site that allows you to practice speaking. Here are some tips to help you effectively shadow the dialogue:
- Start with playback: Listen to the conversation multiple times to familiarize yourself with the tone, speed, and pronunciation.
- Shadow speak: While listening, try to repeat the phrases in real-time. Focus on mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers.
- Record yourself: After some practice, record your shadow speech and play it back to evaluate your pronunciation and fluency.
- Pace yourself: If the speakers are too fast, slow down the audio. Gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable.
- Engage in conversation: After shadowing, try to use the new vocabulary in your conversations to reinforce your learning.
- Reflect on your progress: After your practice sessions, take moments to reflect on how learning English is worth the effort—whether it’s opening doors to new friendships or enhancing your travel experiences.
With consistent practice, you will not only improve your IELTS speaking practice skills but also gain the confidence to connect with people from around the world through the universal language of English.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have never visited · have come |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | isn't wasted · be understood |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love thinking · Keep listening · Keep practicing |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are talking · are walking · I'm looking |
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.