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Hello everyone.
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Welcome to this A2 English Listening Practice video.
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Today we are going to talk about time.
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Let's get started.
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Time is a concept that everyone experiences, yet it remains one of the most mysterious aspects of our lives.
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It flows like an endless river, moving forward without ever stopping, shaping both our personal lives and the course of history.
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We organize time into minutes, hours, days, and years, using clocks and calendars to keep track of its passage.
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From the moment we wake up in the morning to when we go to sleep at night, time dictates our routines and schedules.
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Without time, our lives would lack structure and become unpredictable.
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For many, time can be both a friend and a foe.
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There are moments when time seems to fly, especially when we are enjoying ourselves or deeply engaged in something we love.
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In contrast, when we are waiting for something or feeling bored, time seems to slow to a crawl.
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This perception of time can vary greatly, depending on our mood, surroundings, and personal experiences.
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For instance, a child eagerly waiting for a holiday feels the days stretch on endlessly,
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while an adult with a busy schedule might feel like the week has passed in the blink of an eye.
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Time also has a profound impact on our emotions.
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reflecting on the past can bring a sense of nostalgia or regret, while thinking about the future can spark excitement or anxiety.
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These feelings shape our experiences, reminding us of how time connects different moments and allows us to learn from past experiences.
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As we age, our understanding of time evolves.
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Children learn about concepts like yesterday, today, and tomorrow, while adults often find themselves wondering where the years have gone.
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This growing awareness makes time feel more precious, a limited resource to be cherished.
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Historically, time has been a crucial factor in shaping civilizations.
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Every event occurs in a sequence, each building on the past, leading us to the present, and pointing us toward the future.
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The past, with its lessons and stories, teaches us about resilience and progress.
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The future, full of unknowns, encourages us to prepare dream and strive for better lives.
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Time not only links people, but also cultures and generations, creating a shared experience that spans across centuries.
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Understanding time, with its elusive nature can help us live more meaningfully.
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By recognizing that each moment is fleeting, we can learn to appreciate the present and make the most of every experience.
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Whether we are spending time with loved ones, working towards our goals, or simply enjoying a quiet moment,
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an awareness of time's flow encourages us to be mindful.
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In a way, time is both a measurement and a guide, shaping our lives, decisions, and aspirations.
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In conclusion, time is not merely a system of measurement.
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It is a fundamental part of our journey.
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It influences everything we do, from our daily routines to our long-term ambitions.
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Time connects us all, reminding us of the past, grounding us in the present, and inspiring us to look toward the future.
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By finding balance and meaning in the flow of time, we learn to cherish each moment, seeing it as a precious part of our shared human experience.
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Now, I'm going to ask you two questions about today's article.
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Write your answers in a comment down below.
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1. Why can time be both a friend and a foe?
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2. How does understanding time help us live more meaningful lives?
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Okay, that's all for today's lesson.
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Keep practicing your English and I'll see you next time.

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Vocabulário e dicas de fala para esta lição

Este vídeo tem 42 frases e 599 palavras para praticar shadowing. A fala dura 4:20. O falante mantém um ritmo estável de cerca de 138 palavras por minuto, confortável para o shadowing. Apenas 81% das palavras estão entre as 3.000 mais comuns do inglês, por isso o vocabulário é exigente.

Vocabulário principal deste vídeo

15 palavras menos comuns do vídeo, com pronúncia e significado:

  • lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (substantivo) — lição. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
  • encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ (verbo) — encorajar, incentivar. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
  • awareness /əˈwɛɹ.nəs/ (substantivo) — consciência. The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.
  • connect /kəˈnɛkt/ (verbo) — conectar. To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
  • remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ (verbo) — lembrar, recordar. To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
  • routine /ɹuˈtin/ (substantivo) — rotina. A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
  • measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ (substantivo) — medida, medição. The act of measuring.
  • cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/ (verbo) — adorar, mimar. To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
  • occur /əˈkɜː/ (verbo) — ocorrer, acontecer. To happen or take place.
  • contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ (substantivo) — contraste. The degree of this difference.
  • anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/ (substantivo) — angústia, ansiedade. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
  • deeply /ˈdi(ː)pli/ (advérbio) — profundamente. To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
  • mood /muːd/ (substantivo) — humor, mau humor. A mental or emotional state, composure.
  • clock /klɑk/ (substantivo) — velocímetro. A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
  • aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ (substantivo) — aspeto, aspecto. Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

Phrasal verbs que você vai ouvir

  • move forward (verbo) — adiantar. To cause to make progress.
  • think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verbo) — pensar em, pensar sobre. To ponder.

Pronúncia para ficar de olho

  • Os sons de “sh” e “zh”: measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/, contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
  • Palavras longas — acerte a sílaba tônica: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/, mysterious /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/, historically /hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Como praticar com este vídeo

  1. Ouça o vídeo inteiro uma vez sem falar e anote as palavras que você não conhece.
  2. Faça shadowing frase por frase na velocidade normal, repetindo cada uma até o seu ritmo ficar igual ao do falante.
  3. Grave a sua voz e compare com o original, prestando atenção a palavras como lesson, encourage, awareness.

Gramática neste vídeo

As estruturas que o falante mais usa, com as palavras exatas do vídeo:

EstruturaNo vídeo
Present perfect have/has + particípio passado — uma ação passada que ainda importa agorahas passed · have gone · has been
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que está acontecendo agora ou nestes diasare enjoying · are waiting · is fleeting
Futuro com “going to” be going to + verbo — um plano ou algo que dá para preverare going to talk · I'm going to ask

O que é a Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing é uma técnica de aprendizado de idiomas com base científica, originalmente desenvolvida para o treinamento de intérpretes profissionais. O método é simples, mas poderoso: você ouve áudio em inglês nativo e repete imediatamente em voz alta — como uma sombra seguindo o falante com 1-2 segundos de atraso. Pesquisas mostram melhora significativa na precisão da pronúncia, entonação, ritmo, sons conectados, compreensão auditiva e fluência na fala.

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