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Welcome to my channel, Let's Practice Your Listening Skill, with video level B1, and the topic is, parents.
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Now listen carefully.
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Tom, have you ever felt like life is just too heavy?
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Like every day you wake up and everything hits you at once?
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Work, money, study, relationships, everything.
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Yeah, every single day.
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Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning, but I still have to keep swimming.
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This life now, it's really hard for young people.
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I know.
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Sometimes I sit at my desk, still working, and I just want to cry.
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But I can't stop.
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I've seen people say crying while working like it's a joke, but it's actually real.
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It is real.
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But you know those quotes people always say, like, big ships only meet big waves, or life gives challenges only to those strong enough to handle them?
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Yeah, I try to believe that.
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Like, maybe life knows I'm strong enough, so it gives me these problems.
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But sometimes I still feel tired.
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Really tired.
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That's normal.
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You're human.
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Sometimes we just want an easier life.
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Honestly, sometimes I even feel angry.
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I look at people who are born rich and I think, why not me?
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Why do I have to struggle for everything?
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I used to think like that too.
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But then I started thinking about my parents.
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Yeah, parents.
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While we are still sleeping in the morning, they already wake up early to go to work.
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Not because they want to, but because they want us to sleep a little longer.
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That line hurts so much.
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They spend their whole life in a small village.
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They don't travel.
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They don't enjoy life like us.
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The only time they go to the city is to go to the hospital.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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I remember.
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When I first went to the city, I thought it was exciting.
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But for them, the city is just a place for pain and sickness.
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And we complain about life being hard.
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The thing that hurts me the most is that sometimes, I don't even dare to tell them my problems, because I know they can't fix anything.
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But if I tell them, they will worry, they will lose sleep, they will stop eating.
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That's true.
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They can't help us solve our problems, but they will suffer with us.
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Have you ever asked your parents what their dream is?
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I did, and they just smiled.
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They said, we just want you to be healthy and happy.
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That's all.
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Same.
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Their dream is so simple, but it feels so heavy for me.
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Because I'm scared.
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What if I can't make them proud?
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We always said big things, right?
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I will earn a lot of money.
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I will be successful.
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I will take care of you.
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But now, look at us.
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Struggling to pay rent.
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Struggling to survive.
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Yeah, reality is cruel.
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Being an adult is not what we thought it would be.
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And the worst part is the guilt.
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Feeling like we failed them.
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But Anna, in their eyes, we never failed.
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What do you mean?
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To them, success is not money.
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It's not fame.
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It's just seeing us alive, safe, and still trying.
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That's enough for them.
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You're right.
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But Tom, there is something I keep thinking about.
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We study more than our parents.
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We have better education, more knowledge.
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But just taking care of ourselves is already so hard.
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So how did they do it?
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They could work, earn money, build a house, raise children, pay for school, take care of everything, all at the same time.
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How is that even possible?
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That's because they're stronger than we think.
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They really are.
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They did everything, quietly.
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No complaints, no showing off.
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Just working every day.
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They didn't have as many opportunities as us, but they had something else.
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Responsibility and sacrifice.
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Yeah.
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They gave up their youth, their dreams, just to build a life for us.
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That's why I think parents are truly amazing.
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Even great.
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They are.
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We always say they don't understand our world.
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But the truth is, we never tried to understand theirs.
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Yeah.
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We can be patient with strangers, smile with coworkers, but when we talk to our parents, we get annoyed so easily.
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And we say they don't understand us.
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But we never asked, how was their day, what they feel, what they worry about.
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They spent their whole life learning how to be parents, just for us.
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Tom, my mom, she doesn't know how to read well, but she tried to learn how to text on her phone just to message me.
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And I?
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I was so impatient.
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I replied so cold because I said I was busy.
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We all make that mistake, but at least you realize it now.
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I feel so bad.
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Really bad.
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Then change it.
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Call her more.
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Be more patient.
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It's not too late.
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Yeah, I will.
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You know, we carry not just our dreams, but also our parents' dreams.
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Yeah.
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And sometimes it feels too heavy.
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But that's also the reason we keep going.
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Not just for ourselves, but for them.
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Even if we cry while working, we still continue.
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Because deep inside, we know we can't give up.
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Yeah.
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Maybe those quotes are right all along.
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Big ships meet big waves.
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And we're still here, still fighting.
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That means we're strong enough.
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Yeah.
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So don't give up, okay?
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I won't, for myself and for my parents.
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Same here.
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Let's keep going, slowly but surely.
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Yeah, and one day, we will make them proud.
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Tom, have you ever felt like life is just too heavy?
128
Like every day you wake up and everything hits you at once?
129
Work, money, study, relationships, everything.
130
Yeah, every single day.
131
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning, but I still have to keep swimming.
132
This life now, it's really hard for young people.
133
I know.
134
Sometimes I sit at my desk, still working, and I just want to cry.
135
But I can't stop.
136
I've seen people say crying while working like it's a joke, but it's actually real.
137
It is real.
138
But you know those quotes people always say, like, big ships only meet big waves or life gives challenges only to those strong enough to handle them.
139
Yeah, I try to believe that.
140
Like, maybe life knows I'm strong enough, so it gives me these problems.
141
But sometimes I still feel tired, really tired.
142
That's normal.
143
You're human.
144
Sometimes we just want an easier life.
145
Honestly, sometimes I even feel angry.
146
I look at people who are born rich, and I think, why not me?
147
Why do I have to struggle for everything?
148
I used to think like that too.
149
But then I started thinking about my parents.
150
Yeah, parents.
151
While we are still sleeping in the morning, they already wake up early to go to work.
152
Not because they want to, but because they want us to sleep a little longer.
153
That line hurts so much.
154
They spend their whole life in a small village.
155
They don't travel, they don't enjoy life like us.
156
The only time they go to the city is to go to the hospital
157
Yeah, I remember When I first went to the city, I thought it was exciting But for them,
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the city is just a place for pain and sickness And we complain about life being hard The thing that hurts me
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the most is that sometimes I don't even dare to tell them my problems Because I know they can't fix anything But if I tell them, they will worry, they will lose sleep they will stop eating.
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That's true.
161
They can't help us solve our problems, but they will suffer with us.
162
Have you ever asked your parents what their dream is?
163
I did, and they just smiled.
164
They said, we just want you to be healthy and happy.
165
That's all.
166
Same.
167
Their dream is so simple, but it feels so heavy for me because I'm scared.
168
What if I can't make them proud.
169
We always said big things, right?
170
I will earn a lot of money.
171
I will be successful.
172
I will take care of you.
173
But now, look at us, struggling to pay rent, struggling to survive.
174
Yeah, reality is cruel.
175
Being an adult is not what we thought it would be.
176
And the worst part is the guilt, feeling like we failed them.
177
But Anna, in their eyes, we never failed.
178
What do you mean?
179
To them, success is not money.
180
It's not fame.
181
It's just seeing us alive, safe, and still trying.
182
That's enough for them.
183
You're right.
184
But Tom, there is something I keep thinking about.
185
We study more than our parents, we have better education, more knowledge, but just taking care of ourselves is already so hard.
186
So how did they do it?
187
They could work, earn money, build a house, raise children, pay for school, take care of everything, all at the same time.
188
How is that even possible?
189
That's because they're stronger than we think.
190
They really are.
191
They did everything, quietly.
192
No complaints, no showing off.
193
Just working every day.
194
They didn't have as many opportunities as us, but they had something else.
195
Responsibility and sacrifice.
196
Yeah.
197
They gave up their youth, their dreams, just to build a life for us.
198
That's why I think parents are truly amazing.
199
Even great.
200
They are.
201
We always say they don't understand our world, but the truth is we never tried to understand theirs.
202
Yeah, we can be patient with strangers, smile with coworkers, but when we talk to our parents, we get annoyed so easily.
203
And we say they don't understand us.
204
But we never asked how was their day, what they feel, what they worry about.
205
They spent their whole life learning how to be parents, just for us.
206
Tom, my mom, she doesn't know how to read well, but she tried to learn how to text on her phone, just to message me.
207
And I?
208
I was so impatient.
209
I replied so cold, because I said I was busy.
210
We all make that mistake, but at least you realize it now.
211
I feel so bad, really bad.
212
Then change it.
213
Call her more.
214
Be more patient.
215
It's not too late.
216
Yeah, I will.
217
You know, we carry not just our dreams, but also our parents' dreams.
218
Yeah, and sometimes it feels too heavy.
219
But that's also the reason we keep going.
220
Not just for ourselves, but for them.
221
Even if we cry while working, we still continue.
222
Because deep inside, we know we can't give up.
223
Yeah, maybe those quotes are right all along.
224
Big ships meet big waves.
225
And we're still here, still fighting.
226
That means we're strong enough.
227
Yeah.
228
So don't give up, okay?
229
I won't, for myself and for my parents.
230
Same here.
231
Let's keep going, slowly but surely.
232
Yeah, and one day, we will make them proud.
233
Tom, have you ever felt like life is just too heavy?
234
Like every day you wake up and everything hits you at once?
235
Work, money, study, relationships, everything.
236
Yeah, every single day.
237
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning, but I still have to keep swimming.
238
This life now, it's really hard for young people.
239
I know.
240
Sometimes I sit at my desk, still working, and I just want to cry.
241
But I can't stop.
242
I've seen people say crying while working like it's a joke, but it's actually real.
243
It is real.
244
But you know those quotes people always say, like, big ships only meet big waves, or life gives challenges only to those strong enough to handle them?
245
Yeah, I try to believe that.
246
Like, maybe life knows I'm strong enough, so it gives me these problems.
247
But sometimes I still feel tired.
248
Really tired.
249
That's normal.
250
You're human.
251
Sometimes we just want an easier life.
252
Honestly, sometimes I even feel angry.
253
I look at people who are born rich and I think, why not me?
254
Why do I have to struggle for everything?
255
I used to think like that too.
256
But then I started thinking about my parents.
257
Yeah, parents.
258
While we are still sleeping in the morning, they already wake up early to go to work.
259
Not because they want to, but because they want us to sleep a little longer.
260
That line hurts so much.
261
They spend their whole life in a small village.
262
They don't travel, they don't enjoy life like us.
263
The only time they go to the city is to go to the hospital.
264
Yeah, I remember.
265
When I first went to the city, I thought it was exciting.
266
But for them, the city is just a place for pain and sickness.
267
and we complain about life being hard.
268
The thing that hurts me the most is that sometimes I don't even dare to tell them my problems because I know they can't fix anything.
269
But if I tell them, they will worry, they will lose sleep, they will stop eating.
270
That's true.
271
They can't help us solve our problems, but they will suffer with us.
272
Have you ever asked your parents what their dream is?
273
I did, and they just smiled.
274
They said, we just want you to be healthy and happy.
275
That's all.
276
Same.
277
Their dream is so simple, but it feels so heavy for me.
278
Because I'm scared.
279
What if I can't make them proud?
280
We always said big things, right?
281
I will earn a lot of money.
282
I will be successful.
283
I will take care of you.
284
But now, look at us.
285
Struggling to pay rent.
286
Struggling to survive.
287
Yeah, reality is cruel.
288
Being an adult is not what we thought it would be.
289
And the worst part is the guilt, feeling like we failed them.
290
But Anna, in their eyes, we never failed.
291
What do you mean?
292
To them, success is not money.
293
It's not fame.
294
It's just seeing us alive, safe, and still trying.
295
That's enough for them.
296
You're right.
297
But Tom, there is something I keep thinking about.
298
We study more than our parents.
299
We have better education, more knowledge.
300
but just taking care of ourselves is already so hard.
301
So how did they do it?
302
They could work, earn money, build a house, raise children, pay for school, take care of everything, all at the same time.
303
How is that even possible?
304
That's because they're stronger than we think.
305
They really are.
306
They did everything, quietly.
307
No complaints, no showing off.
308
Just working every day.
309
They didn't have as many opportunities as us, but they had something else.
310
Responsibility and sacrifice.
311
Yeah.
312
They gave up their youth, their dreams, just to build a life for us.
313
That's why I think parents are truly amazing.
314
Even great.
315
They are.
316
We always say they don't understand our world.
317
But the truth is, we never tried to understand theirs.
318
Yeah.
319
We can be patient with strangers, smile with coworkers, but when we talk to our parents, we get annoyed so easily.
320
And we say they don't understand us.
321
But we never asked how was their day, what they feel, what they worry about.
322
They spent their whole life learning how to be parents, just for us.
323
Tom, my mom, she doesn't know how to read well, but she tried to learn how to text on her phone, just to message me.
324
And I?
325
I was so impatient.
326
I replied so cold because I said I was busy.
327
We all make that mistake, but at least you realize it now.
328
I feel so bad, really bad.
329
Then change it.
330
Call her more.
331
Be more patient.
332
It's not too late.
333
Yeah, I will.
334
You know, we carry not just our dreams, but also our parents' dreams.
335
Yeah, and sometimes it feels too heavy.
336
But that's also the reason we keep going.
337
Not just for ourselves, but for them.
338
Even if we cry while working, we still continue.
339
Because deep inside, we know we can't give up.
340
Yeah.
341
Maybe those quotes are rights all along.
342
Big ships meet big waves.
343
And we're still here, still fighting.
344
That means we're strong enough.
345
Yeah.
346
So don't give up, okay?
347
I won't.
348
For myself and for my parents.
349
Same here.
350
Let's keep going, slowly but surely.
351
Yeah.
352
And one day, we will make them proud.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

In this listening exercise, the speaker discusses the profound topic of parental sacrifices and the weight of daily life. Engaging with this content allows learners to not only practice their understanding of spoken English but also to explore emotional expressions relevant to IELTS speaking practice. By mimicking the speaker's tone and pacing through shadowspeak, learners can significantly enhance their speaking skills. This exercise emphasizes empathy and real-life experiences, making it an enriching practice that helps learners articulate their thoughts on similar themes. The benefits include improved vocabulary, the ability to express complex emotions, and sharper listening skills, all of which are essential for fluency in English.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video conversation, several key grammatical structures and expressions are highlighted that are particularly beneficial for English learners:

  • Present Perfect Tense: The speaker uses phrases like "have you ever felt" which not only encourage discussions of personal experiences but also help learners practice this tense to discuss ongoing states.
  • Conditional Clauses: Expressions such as "if I tell them, they will worry" introduce learners to conditional structures, allowing them to practice both speaking about hypotheticals and using future tense effectively.
  • Direct and Indirect Speech: The speaker references quotes and what his parents said. Phrases like “they said, we just want you to be healthy” offer a chance to practice reporting speech, enhancing conversational skills.
  • Simple Past Tense: Statements like "I used to think" provide a context for learners to articulate past beliefs versus current feelings, relevant for deeper speaking exercises.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with this video, learners may encounter several tricky words and phrases that can impact pronunciation:

  • “Drowning”: The initial sound may be challenging, so focus on the ‘dr’ blend and the vowel sound to ensure clarity.
  • “Struggle”: The transitional sound between 'str' and 'uggle' can be difficult, so practice each part separately to avoid sounding rushed.
  • “Want” and “Worry”: These words often blend with surrounding sounds. Focus on clearly articulating the ‘w’ sound to avoid confusion.
  • Emphasis on Emotional Vocabulary: Pay attention to how feelings are expressed, as intonation can change meaning dramatically. For instance, “I feel tired” should stress ‘tired’ to convey emotion.

Incorporating these pronunciation tips not only helps with clarity in speech but also strengthens the learner’s confidence in using emotional vocabulary. Utilize this video as part of your routine to improve English pronunciation and comprehension while engaging thoughtfully with the material.

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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