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you I'm taking my boards in less than a month and I've barely studied.
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This is going to be the first video of a series
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of videos where I just cram as much information into my brain as possible.
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Today I'm going to try to fit in eight blocks of 40 questions, so a full length exam.
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I have this 30 day study planner that I got from Korea.
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I'm not sure what I'm doing.
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*singing
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singing singing singing singing singing * My dad is watching it on the TV.
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His is 4 seconds faster than mine, so I can hear him screaming.
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What happened?
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- Oh, yeah.
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Amen.
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I should just watch it with my dad.
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Reveillez a la saga más exitosa.
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Insta360 recently came out with a Hello Kitty version of their Go Ultra.
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So I'm going to show you everything that's in their bundle.
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First off, it comes with a bag.
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Everything fits so perfectly into this.
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It comes with a detachable strap so you can use it as a shoulder bag and carry it around like this.
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Look at how freaking adorable this camera is.
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I love the little Hello Kitty details.
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There's Hello Kitty on the front.
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The record button has the Hello Kitty bow.
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If you flip with the accessories that are usually included in the other bundles but in pink.
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This clip is in pink, this magnetic pendant is in pink, they also have a pink charger
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and there's also a strap with a little bow detail and it also comes with this pink tripod.
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I actually really like using tripods with my Insta360s.
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The legs on this tripod actually pop out a lot easier than the other tripods that Spec -wise,
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everything is the same as the original Go Ultra.
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It's just Hello Kitty themed.
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It's still super lightweight and pocket -sized, so it's easy to carry it everywhere you go.
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It shoots up to 4K at 60 frames per second and has strong low -light performance.
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The standalone camera can be detached from the action pod and it's magnetic, so you can stick it on any metal surface and play around with different angles.
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You can use the magnetic pendant for hands -free POV shots.
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It also has a removable SD card, which makes exporting footage and managing storage so much easier.
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lasting up to 200 minutes of filming in 1080p with the action pod.
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You can get up to 21 % off using my code "yura" or the link in my description.
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Thank you to Insta360 for sponsoring this video.
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I'm going to put it in the air.
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So I have to put it in the air.
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How is this magnetic?
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Literally looks like wood.
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Bye.
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I think I'm a black guy.
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It's okay. So?
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Why is it black?
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I'm a black guy.
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It's a blue color?
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It's a blue color color.
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It's a blue color color.
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Ah, so?
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What's the color?
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Mmm.
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It's a little dark.
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It's a little dark.
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It's a little dark. So done.
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- I'm so tired.
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- So?
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Oh, but it's so good.
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I like the general food.
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The restaurant is delicious.
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The restaurant is delicious.
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The restaurant is delicious.
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You've adapted over and over.
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You've succeeded because of your dedication and support you received along the way.
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You are the one for this moment.
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And I hope you take it.
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You will be the one for me.
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Six long years.
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Six years later.
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*sad music
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* On my way to go to a cafe to get some work done.
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I woke up super early today.
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Couldn't go back to sleep so I just decided to come out early.
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But it's rush hour right now and it's gonna take so long to get to the cafe.
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The consequences of being an early bird.
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I'm going to play the game.
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I'm not going to play the last time, but I'll keep replaying.
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I'm leaving the day, but I'm not going to be the same time.
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I'm not going to be a problem, but if you hear a little bit, I'll stop by the way.
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I'm so excited to be here.
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- Greetings, yeah.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Bye.
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I'm going to put a little bit of water on the top.
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Thank you.
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A lot of the blue has faded out and I actually really like my hair color right now.
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about balding growing up i never had issues with thin hair like
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if anything i had too much hair
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so this was my first bald crisis you know as soon
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as i got to the states i started using a bunch of hair growth scalp care products
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and my hair is growing back so i'm going to show you the products
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that i used this was not a controlled experiment
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so i don't know which products helped and which didn't
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because i i just started using everything all at once i'm going to go in order so before i take a
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I went in with this Bondi Boost clarifying rinse.
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I think you're supposed to use this like once
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a week but i was kind of panicking
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so i used it like two to three times a week
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and then before i shampoo i went in with this scalp
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scrub this scrub i used two to three times a week
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so in between shampooing i would use this instead of shampoo
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and then i used this riddle shot scalp shampoo clearly i've
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done some damage for scalp treatment i alternated between these two
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dr groot scalp revitalizing solution this kind of turns into like a slimy texture this is the lapo h scalp
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I've heard really good things about both of these brands.
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Honestly, all of these brands.
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They're known for hair growth.
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Clearly, it works.
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After I shower, I would dry my hair.
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And then I would use this VT PDRN Riedlschot Hair Ampoule.
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This is the 300.
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I believe they have higher doses.
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Last step, I would use the Aromatica Rosemary Root Enhancer.
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These two products, I don't know if they work better than the other ones.
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it feels so refreshing.
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like the minty, I use toothpaste on my scalp type of feeling these.
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I'm so What else was there?
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There's a lot of...
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Happy birthday to you!
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Happy birthday to you!
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Woo!
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- That's right.
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I Oh, I'm good.

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This engaging study vlog offers a unique opportunity for English learners to enhance their speaking skills through real-world context. The speaker's candid reflections and varied environments—from studying in a café to watching the World Cup—provide relatable scenarios that learners can mimic. By practicing speaking alongside this video, you can not only improve your pronunciation and fluency but also master the nuances of casual conversation. Using a shadowing app or following the shadowing technique with this video helps reinforce vocabulary uptake while developing your listening skills, aiding auditory comprehension.

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In this video, several expressive phrases and grammatical structures stand out:

  • “I really thought I could study while watching this game” - This expression reflects a common belief that multitasking is possible, yet shows the reality of distraction. It's an excellent example of using the past simple tense to express thoughts and realizations.
  • “Alright, let's lock in” - A colloquial phrase indicating determination or focus. It’s a great snippet to practice informal dialogue.
  • “Sike, oh my gosh, gave up on studying” - This playful expression combines both humor and self-deprecation, showcasing how to communicate frustration and decision-making in everyday life.
  • “What do you think of my black hair?” - Simple yet effective: this phrase provides learners with an example of asking for opinions, an invaluable skill in conversation.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Some words and phrases in this vlog could pose challenges for learners:

  • “distraction” - This word contains a tricky consonant cluster; focus on the 'str' sound to avoid mispronouncing it.
  • “graduation” - The transition from the 'g' sound to the 'r' can be difficult; make sure to practice articulating clearly.
  • “Hello Kitty” - Although it’s a recognizable phrase, the pronunciation of the 'K' in Kitty may vary by accent.

To enhance your skills further, utilize a shadowing site to replay segments of the vlog repeatedly. This can help refine your pronunciation through the shadow speak method, as you internalize the rhythm and intonation of the speaker.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

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Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowYou've adapted · You've succeeded · has faded
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itare usually included · can be detached
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two thingsfaster than · easier than · better than
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