Prática de Shadowing: How to Set a Self-Study Routine? |🎙️ 8 Minute English | Beginner - Aprenda a falar inglês com vídeo

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Hello, listeners.
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I'm happy to see you again.
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Welcome to the 8-Minute English Podcast series on the Learn English Podcast channel.
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I'm your host, Nathan.
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It's great to have you here with us again.
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What do you think self-study is?
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Is it studying a subject or a language by yourself?
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Yes, it is.
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But it's more than that.
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Self-study is something you need to do regularly.
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You have to practice every day.
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It's also something you need to learn how to do.
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Today, we have a conversation between Jasmine, a new member of the school club, and Sharon, the club's former leader.
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They will talk about how to focus on self-study and keep it going.
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We've prepared a special free PDF for this episode, full of tips and words to help you learn better.
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Don't forget to check it out.
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Let's get started right now.
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Hi, Sharon.
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I'm so happy you're here.
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I've heard a lot about you from other club members.
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They all say you have a lot to share.
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That's really nice of them to say.
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I'm glad to be back with everyone.
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How's the club been for you so far?
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I'm really happy we met at this meeting.
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Things at the club are going well.
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But I feel stuck when studying, especially alone.
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It feels boring when I study by myself.
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I want to improve, but it's hard to get started.
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Do you have any tips?
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I understand, Jasmine.
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Studying alone can feel hard at first.
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But if you see it as a way to grow and learn, it can actually be fun.
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It's not just about English or school.
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It can help in many areas of life.
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Really?
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I thought it was just extra homework.
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Why is studying alone so important?
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Good question.
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Self-study isn't just extra work.
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It's a way to take control of your learning.
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This is important because things are always changing.
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When you study on your own, you're building habits to be independent.
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You're not only learning facts, you're learning how to learn.
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So it's really about building confidence and skills for daily life, not just school?
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Exactly.
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Think about it.
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If you always depended on teachers for everything, self-study helps you get ready for anything new you need to learn.
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It's not just for English, it's for learning anything.
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That sounds really helpful, but when I try to set study goals, I often feel bored.
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My goals feel too big, and then I get confused.
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That happens a lot.
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One tip is to break big goals into smaller steps.
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For example, if you want to improve in English, try a small goal like, learn five new words each day.
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These smaller steps keep you motivated
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because you see progress more often instead of trying to become fluent
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so instead of saying i want to master english i could
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say i want to learn how to describe my daily routine in english you got it
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that sounds simple and easy to stick with
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when you set small reachable goals it's easier to make progress without feeling stressed i understand
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but there's one more thing it's hard to focus when i I get distracted.
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My phone, notifications.
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They all distract me.
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I feel like I'll turn into a caveman if I don't check them.
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I'm worried I'll miss club meetings.
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I don't want to upset people by not checking messages.
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Oh, Jasmine, you remind me of when I first joined the club.
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Can you tell me more?
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Sure.
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When I first joined, I listened carefully to what everyone said.
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I even missed an English class to go to a club event.
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When doing homework, I would pick up my phone every time I got a message.
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Things changed when I saw my focus was getting worse.
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A study from California showed this too.
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Checking your phone can make it harder to focus on work or school.
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It's true what people say.
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You really know a lot.
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So what happened after that?
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That's what I want to share with you next.
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To get my focus back, I made a special study area.
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I tried to keep this space just for studying, like keeping my desk clear, setting my phone to do not disturb, and only having study things around me.
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Wow, that sounds really smart.
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That helps with outside distractions.
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What about inside distractions, like motivation?
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I lose motivation quickly.
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Self-study isn't just about motivation.
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To do well, you need a plan too.
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They work together.
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When motivation goes away, a plan helps you keep going.
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You need to decide what to study and for how long.
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That sounds easy enough to try.
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Yes, and if you want to stay motivated, there's a way.
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Find someone who also likes learning on their own.
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They don't need to study the same thing as you.
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Just have the same goal of learning alone.
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That's great.
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I'll try to find someone, but I'm still not sure what would be good to study.
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There are many free resources online.
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Websites like Coursera, Khan Academy, and YouTube have lessons.
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You can also find simple apps to help you learn languages or other things.
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And don't be afraid to ask for help.
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Study groups or online communities can help too.
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You're right.
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Just talking with you has been a big help.
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I've learned things I didn't think about before.
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You're welcome.
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Let's learn some useful words with me now.
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First, we have realize.
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It means to understand something clearly.
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Sharon started to realize that studying in a quiet place helps her focus.
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Now let's look at confidence.
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This word means feeling sure that you can do something well.
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We can feel more confident when we practice self-study every day.
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Next, we have notification.
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It's a message sent to your phone or computer.
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Jasmine finds her phone notifications distracting when she studies.
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Have you heard this word?
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Concentrate.
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This verb means to focus.
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Jasmine finds it hard to concentrate when she gets distracted.
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Lastly, we have motivated.
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It means having a strong reason to do something.
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Smaller goals help Jasmine stay motivated in her studies.
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You can write down these words to learn them easily.
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Let's understand the topic better by answering some questions.
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First question.
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What is the main message of this podcast episode?
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From what I've learned, self-study is important for our growth and confidence.
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It gives tips on setting goals, creating a study space, and finding resources.
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We need to practice and keep a self-study routine.
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Next question.
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What will you do to avoid distractions while studying?
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For me, I will turn off my phone notifications and find a quiet study space.
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What about you?
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Please share what you learned from the podcast in the comments below.
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Before ending today's podcast, I'll share some useful information about the topic.
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There's a famous study that shows our brains work better with focused study times.
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It's called the Pomodoro Technique.
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This method was created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, and it really works.
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Here's how it works.
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You study for 25 minutes and then take a short 5-minute break.
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After you do this 4 times, you can take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
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Try this method when you study alone, then come back here and tell us how it went.
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I'd love to hear from you.
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We've come to the end of today's podcast.
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I hope you can use the advice from this episode in your life.
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It will make things better for you.
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Trust me, self-study is not hard.
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The hard part is keeping it going until we see good results.
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Stay healthy and keep up your self-study routine.
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Goodbye, and see you in the next episode.

Sobre Esta Lição

Nesta lição, você aprenderá sobre a importância da prática de autoestudo e como implementar uma rotina eficiente. Através de uma conversa entre os personagens Jasmine e Sharon, você descobrirá que estudar sozinho não é apenas uma tarefa chata, mas uma oportunidade valiosa para desenvolver habilidades e autoconfiança. Aprender a gerenciar seu tempo e estabelecer metas de estudo será essencial para o seu progresso no aprendizado de inglês. Além disso, ao final desta lição, você terá acesso a um PDF gratuito com dicas e vocabulário para ajudá-lo a melhorar ainda mais sua fluência.

Vocabulário e Frases-Chave

  • Autoestudo - o ato de estudar de forma independente.
  • Praticar - realizar atividades de aprendizado regularmente.
  • Independência - a habilidade de aprender sem depender de professores.
  • Confiança - acreditar nas próprias habilidades de aprendizado.
  • Metas de Estudo - objetivos a serem alcançados durante o aprendizado.
  • Crescimento - o processo de desenvolvimento pessoal e acadêmico.
  • Hábitos de Aprendizado - comportamentos que promovem a aprendizagem eficaz.
  • Diário de Estudo - um registro das atividades de autoestudo.

Dicas de Prática

Se você deseja aprimorar sua prática de conversação em inglês, o método shadow speech pode ser extremamente eficaz. Ao ouvir o podcast, tente seguir o tom e a velocidade dos falantes. Aqui estão algumas dicas para ajudá-lo nesse processo:

  • Escute atentamente: Ouça o podcast e preste atenção na pronúncia e na entonação.
  • Repita em voz alta: Imite o que você ouve. Isso não só melhora a pronúncia, mas também ajuda na fluência.
  • Faça pausas: Pause o vídeo quando necessário para garantir que você esteja capturando cada palavra e frase.
  • Grave sua voz: Ao gravar suas tentativas de shadow speak, você pode ouvir e comparar com o original, identificando áreas para melhorar.
  • Estabeleça uma rota de estudo: Faça uma programação semanal que inclua momentos dedicados para a prática de shadowing utilizando vídeos do YouTube para aprender inglês.
  • Varie os conteúdos: Escolha diferentes vídeos e gravações para evitar monotonia e manter seu interesse alto.

Seguindo essas dicas, você estará no caminho certo para melhorar significativamente suas habilidades de conversação em inglês. Aproveite sua jornada de aprendizado e lembre-se de que a prática diária faz toda a diferença!

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.