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Sometimes, life does not go the way we planned.
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We face failures, disappointments, and difficult moments, but we should never think that our story is over.
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The best is yet to come.
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Every new day brings a new opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger.
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A failure today does not mean failure forever.
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It may simply be preparing us for something better tomorrow.
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We should keep believing in ourselves and continue moving forward, even when the journey feels difficult.
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Remember, your current situation does not define your future.
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Keep working hard, stay positive, and trust the process.
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Your dreams may take time, but that does not mean they are impossible.
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Keep going, keep believing, and keep growing, because the best chapter of your life may still be waiting for you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 11 sentences and 130 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:11. The speaker talks at a steady 110 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| define verb | /dɪˈfaɪn/ | To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly. |
| disappointment noun | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ | The feeling or state of being disappointed: a feeling of sadness or frustration when something is not as good as one hoped or expected, or when something bad… |
| chapter noun | /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ | One of the main sections into which a published work is divided, especially a book. |
| journey noun | /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ | A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage. |
| ourselves | /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ | Us; the group including the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when that group also is the subject. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| stronger adjective | /stɹɔŋɡɚ/ | Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the former entails the latter, but the latter does not entail the former. |
| failure noun | /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ | State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success. |
| grow verb | /ˈɡɹəʊ/ | To become larger, to increase in magnitude. |
| positive adjective | /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ | Included, present, characterized by affirmation. |
| opportunity noun | /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ | A chance for advancement, progress or profit. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| impossible adjective | /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ | Not possible; not able to be done or happen. |
| forever adverb | /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ | For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. |
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/, opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/, impossible /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like define, disappointment, chapter.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may simply be · may take · may still be |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keep believing · Keep working |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should never think · should keep |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | The best |
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.