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Have you ever opened your eyes in the morning and reached for your phone before you even got out of bed?
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Maybe you check your messages.
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Then you look at social media.
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Then you read the news.
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Then you watch one short video.
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Suddenly, 20 minutes are gone, and your day has already started.
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But there is something strange about this habit.
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Before you have even asked yourself how you feel, you're already looking at other people's lives.
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Today, we will look at what can happen when you start your morning without your phone.
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You may have more calm, more focus, and more time to notice your own thoughts.
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In this level A2 shadowing practice, listen to my voice and speak just behind me.
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Copy the pronunciation, rhythm, and emotion.
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If you miss a word, do not stop.
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Keep going.
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Let's begin.
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Think about the first 10 minutes of your day.
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What do you usually do?
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Do you drink some water?
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Do you open the window?
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Do you think about your plans?
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Or do you reach for your phone?
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For many people, the phone is the first thing they see in the morning.
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It is easy to understand why.
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Your phone is right next to your bed.
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It is small.
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It is familiar.
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And it gives you something interesting to look at right away.
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But your first minutes can affect how you feel.
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Imagine waking up and seeing 10 new messages.
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Then you see a difficult news story.
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Then you see a friend having a great holiday.
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Then you see someone with a new job, a new car, or a new home.
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You have been awake for only five minutes, but already your mind is full of other people's lives.
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You have not even started your own day yet.
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This is why a phone-free morning can be helpful.
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It gives you a little space before the world comes in.
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You can wake up slowly.
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You can sit quietly.
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You can drink your coffee or tea.
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You can think about what you need to do.
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Nothing special has to happen.
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That is the point.
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Your morning does not need to be exciting.
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It only needs to give you a calm place to begin.
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Try something simple tomorrow.
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When you wake up, leave your phone where it is.
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Do not check it for the first 15 minutes.
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15 minutes may sound like nothing, but notice how different it feels when those minutes belong to you.
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Your day does not begin with someone else's message.
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It begins with you.
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Great job.
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Take a breath and let's continue.
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There is another reason to start your day without your phone.
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Your mind needs time to wake up too.
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When you open your eyes, you may still feel tired.
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Your body is awake, but your mind may need a little more time.
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Then your phone starts giving you information.
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Messages.
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Pictures.
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Videos.
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news, small problems, small questions.
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Your mind has to deal with all of them, and you have not even washed your face yet.
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A quiet morning can feel very different.
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Maybe you sit on the edge of your bed.
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Maybe you look outside.
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Maybe you make breakfast.
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Maybe you take a short walk.
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You are not doing anything amazing, but you're giving your mind some space.
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And sometimes, space is exactly what we need Think about a room with too many things inside
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There are books on the floor Clothes on the chair Boxes on the table You can still walk inside, but it does not feel comfortable
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Your mind can feel like that too Too many messages Too many thoughts Too many things to see
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A phone can add even more things before your day has really started.
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A quiet morning removes some of that noise.
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You may also notice your own thoughts more clearly.
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Maybe you remember something important.
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Maybe you think about a problem at work.
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Maybe you suddenly have a good idea.
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Maybe you realize that you are more tired than you thought.
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These small thoughts can be useful, but they are easy to miss when your attention is somewhere else.
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You do not always need more information.
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Sometimes you need less.
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So try giving yourself a few quiet minutes.
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No messages.
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No social media.
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No news.
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Just you and the beginning of a new day.
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At first, it may feel boring.
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You may even want to check your phone.
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That is normal.
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You do not have to fight the feeling.
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Just notice it.
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Then let it pass.
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You are teaching yourself that you can be alone with your thoughts for a few minutes.
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That is a small skill, but it can make your mornings feel very different.
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You're doing well.
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Keep following my voice.
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Now think about something even deeper.
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Your phone does not only show you information.
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It also helps decide what you think about.
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Imagine that you wake up feeling happy.
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You feel rested.
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You have a simple plan for the day.
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Then you open your phone.
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You see an angry message.
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Your mood changes.
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Or you see someone talking about a problem.
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Now you start thinking about that problem.
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Or you see a person who seems to have a perfect life.
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Suddenly, you start comparing your life with theirs.
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Nothing has happened to you, but your feelings have changed.
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This is why the first thing you look at can matter.
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You cannot control everything that happens during your day.
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But you can control some of the things you allow into your mind first.
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That does not mean your phone is bad.
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Your phone can be useful.
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You may need it for work.
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You may need to contact your family.
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You may use it to learn something.
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The problem is not the phone itself.
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The problem is using it before you have decided what you want from your morning.
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There is a simple difference.
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Instead of asking, what is happening on my phone?
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Ask, what do I need this morning?
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Maybe you need peace.
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Maybe you need energy.
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Maybe you need to think.
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Maybe you need to prepare for an important day.
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Once you know what you need, you can choose what deserves your attention.
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Maybe you drink water first.
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Maybe you stretch for five minutes.
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Maybe you write down three things you want to do.
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Maybe you sit quietly and look outside.
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Then, after that, you can check your phone.
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The phone has not disappeared.
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You have simply changed who is in control.
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You are choosing when to open the door.
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And that small choice can change the feeling of your whole morning.
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You do not need to throw away your phone.
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You do not need to wake up at 5 in the morning.
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You do not need a perfect morning routine.
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Start smaller.
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Tomorrow morning, try leaving your phone alone for 15 minutes.
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Wake up.
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Drink some water.
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Open the curtains.
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Take a few deep breaths.
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Think about your day.
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Let your mind become awake before you fill it with information.
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At first, 15 minutes may feel very long.
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You may wonder what you are missing.
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But ask yourself another question.
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What might you notice when you stop checking what everyone else is doing?
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Maybe you notice the quiet.
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Maybe you notice the morning light.
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Maybe you notice that you are still tired.
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Maybe you notice that you are worried about something.
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Maybe you notice that you are actually okay.
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These things were already there.
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You just gave yourself time to see them.
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Your phone will still be there after 15 minutes.
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The messages will still be there.
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The videos will still be there.
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The news will still be there.
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But your morning will not come back.
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That is why the first minutes of your day are worth protecting.
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You do not have to give your best attention to the world the moment you wake up.
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You can give some of it to yourself.
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A new day does not need more noise.
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Sometimes it only needs a quiet beginning.
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So tomorrow, before you reach for your phone, stop for a moment, take a breath,
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look around, and remember, you do not have to check the world before you check in with yourself.
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Great job!
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You have completed this Level A 2 English shadowing practice.
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If some sentences felt difficult, listen again and follow the rhythm.
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Practice slowly, then try again.
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Each repetition can make your English feel more natural.

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Ключевая лексика этого видео

15 слов из видео, которые стоит выучить, с произношением и значением:

СловоПроизношениеЗначение
awake глагол/əˈweɪk/просыпа́ться, просну́ться
shadow существительное/ˈʃædəʊ̯/тень
breathe глагол/bɹiːð/дыша́ть
quietly наречие/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ти́хо, сми́рно
rhythm существительное/ˈɹɪð.əm/ритм, такт
wash глагол/wɑʃ/мыть, помы́ть
compare глагол/kəmˈpɛɚ/сра́внивать, сравни́ть
mood существительное/muːd/настрое́ние, расположе́ние
helpful прилагательное/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/поле́зный, любе́зный
skill существительное/skɪl/уме́ние, на́вык
belong глагол/bɪˈlɒŋ/быть «свои́м»
routine существительное/ɹuˈtin/рути́на, распоря́док
stretch глагол/stɹɛt͡ʃ/вытя́гивать, вы́тянуть
habit существительное/ˈhæb.ɪt/привы́чка, обы́чай
emotion существительное/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/эмо́ция, чу́вство

Фразовые глаголы, которые вы услышите

СловоПроизношениеЗначение
wake up глагол/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/просыпа́ться, просну́ться
come back глаголвозвраща́ться, возврати́ться
look around глаголосма́триваться, осмотре́ться
throw away глаголвыбра́сывать, вы́бросить
write down глаголзапи́сывать, записа́ть

Фразы, которые стоит повторять

Короткие законченные фразы из видео, которые пригодятся в повседневном разговоре:

  • What do you usually do?
  • Do you drink some water?
  • Do you open the window?
  • Do you think about your plans?
  • Instead of asking, what is happening on my phone?

Грамматика в этом видео

Конструкции, которые говорящий использует чаще всего, с точными словами из видео:

КонструкцияВ видео
Present Perfect have/has + причастие прошедшего времени — прошлое действие, важное сейчасHave you ever opened · has already started · have even asked
Вероятность с «might / may» might/may + глагол — возможно, но не точноmay have · may sound · may still feel
Глагол + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — глаголы, после которых идёт форма на -ingstarts giving · Keep following · start thinking
Необходимость: must / have to / need to сказать, что что-то необходимоhas to happen · need to be · needs to give

Произношение, на которое стоит обратить внимание

Говорящий использует 3 сокращённых и редуцированных форм, например you're. Произносите их коротко, так, как слышите.

  • Звуки «th»: breathe /bɹiːð/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, theirs /ðɛɚz/
  • Звуки «sh» и «zh»: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, wash /wɑʃ/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
  • Длинные слова — следите за ударением: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/

Звуки, трудные для русскоязычных:

  • /w/ — губы округлены, это не /v/: awake /əˈweɪk/, quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/, wash /wɑʃ/
  • /h/ — лёгкий выдох, а не русское «х»: helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/
  • Звонкие согласные в конце слова — не оглушайте их: mood /muːd/, theirs /ðɛɚz/

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  3. Запишите себя и сравните с оригиналом, обращая внимание на такие слова, как awake, shadow, breathe.

Что такое техника Shadowing?

Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.

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