Shadowing Practice: How to Change Your Life | Easy English Conversation Practice | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Welcome to Speak Up Sessions English Podcast.
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Learn English with Masu and Fizu.
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Hey there, friend!
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Welcome back.
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You know, I was sitting in my favorite chair this morning, drinking coffee, and I started thinking about something.
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Have you ever looked at your life and thought, I want something different?
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Maybe you want a new job.
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Maybe you want to wake up earlier.
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you want to finally speak English fluently. That feeling?
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That's what we're talking about today.
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I'm Masu, and this is Speak Up Sessions English Podcast, where we learn English the way real people actually speak it,
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through natural conversation, just like this one.
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Today's episode is special because we're not just learning English, we're learning how to talk about changing your life in English.
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And here's the exciting part.
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By the end of our conversation today, you'll be able to talk about your goals, your plans, and your dreams in clear, confident English.
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We're going to practice two very different situations.
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First, you're going to hear a conversation between two friends at a coffee shop.
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One friend wants to make a big change, and the other is giving advice.
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Then we're going to practice something completely different, talking to yourself.
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Yes, you heard that right.
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Sometimes the most important conversations we have are the ones we have with ourselves.
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And speaking of conversations, I'm not alone today.
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Fizu is here with me, and he's learning right along with you.
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Fizu, let me ask you something.
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Have you ever wanted to change something in your life?
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Oh, yes.
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Actually, I am one to change many things.
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Good try.
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I can hear your thinking, but we don't say, I am want, we say, I want.
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The word want is already a verb, so we don't need am before it.
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Try again.
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I want to change many things.
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I want to change many things.
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Perfect.
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Now that's exactly right.
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So, tell me, what's one thing you want to change?
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Hmm, I want to wake up more early.
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Great.
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I love that.
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Small correction though.
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We say wake up earlier, not more early.
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In English, we usually say earlier instead of more early.
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It's one of those little things.
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Can you say it again?
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I want to wake up earlier.
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Excellent.
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And you know what?
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That's a perfect example of what we're talking about today.
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Making small changes can lead to big results.
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All right, let's dive in.
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So, Fizu, when we want to talk about changing our lives, we often use some specific phrases in English.
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Let me ask you, What's the first step when you want to change something?
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Um, I think… you must thinking about it?
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Good idea!
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But let's fix the grammar.
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We say, you must think about it, not thinking.
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After must, we use the base form of the verb.
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So, you must think about it.
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Try it.
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You must think about it.
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Yes, that's it.
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And you're absolutely right.
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The first step is thinking.
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But in English, we have a really common phrase for this.
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We say, you need to set a goal.
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Do you know what set a goal means?
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Hmm, is it like make a plan?
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Very close.
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A goal is something you want to achieve, like your dream or your target.
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And set means to decide on it clearly.
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So set a goal means to choose what you want to accomplish.
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For example, my goal is to speak English fluently.
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That's my target.
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Make sense?
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Oh, yes, I understand.
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So I can say, my goal is wake up at 6 a.m.
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Almost.
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We need one small word.
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We say, my goal is to wake up at 6 a.m.
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We need to before the verb.
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This is super common in English.
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Try again.
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My goal is to wake up at 6 a.m.
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Perfect.
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Now you've got it.
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And here's something interesting.
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When we talk about change, we often talk about the difference between wanting something and doing something.
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Let me tell you a quick story.
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A few years ago, I wanted to get healthier.
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I thought about it every day.
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I said, I want to exercise.
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I want to eat better.
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But you know what?
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Nothing changed.
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Why?
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Because I didn't take action.
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I didn't actually do anything.
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I just wanted it.
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Then, one day, I made a decision.
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I set a clear goal.
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I will exercise for 20 minutes every morning.
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And I started small, just 20 minutes.
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And slowly, day by day, my life started to change.
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Wow.
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So wanting is not enough.
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You must do it.
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Exactly.
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And that's a very important phrase.
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Take action.
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It means to actually do something, not just think about it.
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Can you say that phrase?
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Take action.
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Beautiful.
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Now, in English, we have another phrase.
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make a change.
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This means to actually do something different.
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For example, I made a change in my morning routine.
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Or, she's making a change in her career.
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Oh, I see.
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So I can say, I want to make a change in my life.
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Absolutely perfect.
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That's exactly how we say it.
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Now, here's a cultural note for you and everyone listening.
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In many English-speaking countries, especially in North America, people talk a lot about self-improvement.
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That means making yourself better.
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It's a very common topic.
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You'll hear people talk about their goals, their habits, their morning routines.
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It's very normal to share these things with friends.
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So when you learn these phrases, you're not just learning English, you're learning how to have conversations that native speakers have every day.
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So it's normal to talk about goals with friends?
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Yes, but quick fix.
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Normal to talk about goals, not talking.
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After two, we use the base form.
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Say it again.
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It's normal to talk about goals with friends.
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Perfect.
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And yes, absolutely.
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In fact, that's exactly what we're about to practice in our first situation today.
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Are you ready?
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Yes, I'm ready.
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All right.
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So we've learned some important phrases.
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Set a goal, make a change, and take action.
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But here's something really useful. In English, we have many different ways to talk about the same idea
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let me show you instead of saying i want to change
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my life you can also say i want to turn my
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life around i want to start fresh i want to make
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a fresh start these all mean basically the same thing
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but they sound a bit more natural and emotional fizzu
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which one do you like i like start fresh it sounds
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um like new beginning exactly it means a new beginning great choice Now, let's practice something.
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Imagine you want to tell a friend about a change you want to make.
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What would you say?
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Um, I want to make my life better.
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That works, but let's make it sound more natural.
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You could say, I'm trying to improve my life, or I'm working on making some changes.
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These sound more conversational.
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The key is that phrase, working on.
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It means you're actively trying to do something.
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Can you try using that?
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I'm working on making some changes.
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Yes, perfect.
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Now you sound like a native speaker.
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And here's something else.
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When we talk about change, we often mention why we want to change.
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We use phrases like, I want to be happier.
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I want to feel better about myself.
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I want to have more energy.
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These are all really common reasons people give.
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Fizu, why do you want to wake up earlier?
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Because I want to have more time in the morning.
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Good.
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Small fix.
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I want to have more time.
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Remember, after want, we need to.
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Try again.
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I want to have more time in the morning.
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Excellent.
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And that's a great reason now here's something I want to share with everyone listening
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when you're learning English you're actually already making a change in
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your life think about it you're taking action right now you're
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watching this video you're practicing you're improving that's what change looks like
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And the beautiful thing is change doesn't have to be huge.
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Small changes add up.
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Learning five new phrases today is a change.
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Practicing English for 30 minutes is a change.
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Every small step counts.
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That's true.
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I am making changes now.
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Exactly.
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And I love your energy.
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Now, let me ask you something else.
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Sometimes when we want to change, we face obstacles.
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Do you know that word, obstacles?
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Um, no, I don't know.
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What is it?
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Great question.
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An obstacle is something that makes change difficult.
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It's like a problem or a challenge that stops you.
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For example, if you want to wake up early but you stay up late watching TV, that's an obstacle.
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It's something blocking your goal.
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Make sense?
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Exactly.
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Problems on the way to your goal.
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Perfect way to say it.
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Now, when we talk about obstacles, we often say, the biggest challenge is, or the hardest part is.
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For example, the hardest part is staying motivated.
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Fizu, what do you think is the biggest obstacle when people try to change?
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I think people is lazy.
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Good thinking, but let's fix the grammar.
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We say people are lazy, not people is lazy.
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People is plural, so we use are.
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Try it.
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People are lazy.
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Yes.
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Though I'd say it a bit differently.
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Instead of lazy, we often say people lose motivation or people give up too easily.
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These sound more natural.
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Can you say that?
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People lose motivation.
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Perfect.
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And that's exactly right.
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That's why having support is so important.
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That's why talking to a friend about your goals can help.
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And actually, that's exactly what we're going to practice in our first situation.
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We're going to listen to two friends having a conversation about making a change.
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One friend wants to make a change, and the other friend is giving advice and support.
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Are you ready to jump into our first real-life situation?
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Yes, I'm ready.
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Great.
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Let's go.
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Alright, picture this.
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You're sitting in a cozy coffee shop on a Saturday afternoon.
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The sun is coming through the window.
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You have a warm cup of coffee in your hands.
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Across from you sits your good friend, and you haven't seen them in a few weeks.
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You're catching up and suddenly you realize you want to tell them about a change you're thinking about making in your life.
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Maybe it's a new job.
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Maybe it's a healthier lifestyle.
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Maybe it's learning something new.
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This is a very natural, very common conversation.
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Fizu, in this role play, you're going to be the person who wants to make a change.
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I'll be your friend who's listening and giving advice.
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Let's start naturally.
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Ready?
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Ready.
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Hey, it's so good to see you.
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It's been a while.
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How have you been?
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Hi.
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Yes, I'm good.
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It's nice to see you.
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You seem like you have something on your mind.
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What's going on?
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Well, actually, I want to tell you something.
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I'm thinking to make some changes in my life.
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Hold on.
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Great start.
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But let's fix that.
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We don't say, I am thinking to make.
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We say, I'm thinking about making, or I'm thinking of making.
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The word about or of needs to be there.
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Try again.
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I'm thinking about making some changes in my life.
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Perfect.
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Okay, let's continue.
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Oh, really?
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That sounds exciting.
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What kind of changes?
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Um, I want to start exercise more.
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And also, I want to eat more healthy.
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Good, but we say eat more healthily or eat healthier, not more healthy.
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Try it.
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I want to eat healthier.
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Excellent.
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Back in roleplay, those are great goals.
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What made you decide to do this?
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Well, I feel very tired every day, and I think if I exercise and eat better, I will feel more energy.
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Almost.
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We say I will have more energy, not feel more energy.
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Can you fix that?
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I will have more energy.
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Yes, perfect.
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Back in roleplay, that makes total sense.
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So have you started yet, or are you still planning?
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I'm still planning.
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I want to start, but I don't know how to beginning.
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Okay, stop there.
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We say how to begin, not how to beginning.
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After how to, we use the base form of the verb.
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Say it again.
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I don't know how to begin.
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Great.
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Back in character.
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You know what?
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The best way to begin is to start small.
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Don't try to change everything at once.
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Maybe just start with 15 minutes of exercise a day.
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What do you think?
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That's a good idea.
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But what if I give up?
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Nice use of give up.
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That's perfect.
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Continuing, that's a good question.
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Here's what I think.
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Tell someone about your goal.
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When you tell a friend, you're more likely to keep going.
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Actually, you're telling me right now, so I'm going to check on you next week.
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Deal?
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Hey, deal.
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Thank you for support me.
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Almost.
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We say, thank you for supporting me.
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After four, we use the ing form.
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Try again.
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Thank you for supporting me.
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Perfect.
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Continuing, of course, I believe in you.
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Remember, small steps lead to big changes.
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You've got this.
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Yes, I will start tomorrow.
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Love it.
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Okay, Fizu, that was excellent.
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Let's pause and look at what we just practiced.
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So in that conversation, we used so many important phrases.
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Let me highlight the most useful ones.
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I'm thinking about making some changes.
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This is how you introduce the topic naturally.
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What made you decide to do this?
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A common question friends ask.
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I don't know how to begin.
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Perfect way to express uncertainty.
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Start small.
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Great advice phrase.
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What if I give up?
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Common worry.
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Give up means to stop trying.
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I believe in you.
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Warm, supportive phrase friends use.
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Fizu, how did that feel?
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It felt good.
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I made some mistakes, but I learned.
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Exactly.
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And that's the point.
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Now, everyone watching, here's your challenge.
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Think about a change you want to make.
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Try having this same conversation with a friend this week.
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It doesn't have to be perfect.
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Just try.
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You'll be amazed at how good it feels to talk about your goals in English.
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Ready for our second situation?
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Yes.
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That was great, Fizu.
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You really did well with that coffee shop conversation.
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Now, here's something interesting.
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We just practiced talking to a friend about making changes.
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But you know what?
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Some of the most powerful conversations happen when we're alone.
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Have you ever talked to yourself?
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Um, yes, sometimes.
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Is that normal?
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Absolutely.
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It's completely normal.
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In fact, a lot of successful people talk to themselves.
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They use something called self-talk.
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That means the things you say to yourself in your own mind or even out loud.
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When you're trying to change your life, self-talk is super important.
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You might wake up in the morning and say to yourself, today is going to be a good day, or I can do this.
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These little phrases can actually help you stay motivated.
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And here's the thing.
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Practicing self-talk in English is an amazing way to learn the language.
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You're learning the language and encouraging yourself at the same time.
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Oh, I never think about that.
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So I can practice English by talking to myself?
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Exactly.
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And it's free, you can do it anywhere, and nobody will judge you because you're alone.
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Our second situation today is going to be different from the first.
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Instead of talking to a friend, we're going to practice self-talk, the conversation you have with yourself when you're trying to make a change.
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Imagine you wake up in the morning.
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It's early, you're tired, and you have a choice.
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Stay in bed or get up and start your new healthy routine.
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What do you say to yourself in that moment?
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I don't know.
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That's difficult.
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It is at first, but I'm going to show you exactly how to do it.
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We're going to practice positive self-talk together.
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Ready?
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Okay.
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Let's try.
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All right.
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Here's the scene.
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It's 6am, your alarm just went off, you're lying in bed, your room is still a little dark, you're warm under the blanket,
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and your brain is telling you, just sleep a little more.
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You're tired, you don't need to get up.
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But you have a goal.
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You decided yesterday that you're going to wake up early, exercise, and start your day right.
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This is the moment.
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This is where change happens, in these small morning moments.
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Fizu, I want you to be yourself, lying in bed, and I want you to practice talking to yourself out loud, encouraging yourself to get up and start your day.
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I'll help you as we go.
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Sound good?
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Okay.
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I would try.
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All right.
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Let's start.
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Imagine you just woke up.
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What's the first thing you say to yourself?
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Mmm.
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Ugh.
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I'm so tired.
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Perfect.
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That's realistic.
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Now, what do you say next to motivate yourself?
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Um, okay.
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I must to get up.
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Good start.
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But we don't say I must to get up.
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We say I must get up or I need to get up.
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No to after must.
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Try it.
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I must get up.
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Yes.
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Now keep going.
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What else can you say to yourself?
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Today is important day.
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Almost.
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We need an article.
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We say, today is an important day.
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Try again.
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Today is an important day.
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Perfect.
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Keep going.
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What's your goal for today?
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My goal is to exercise for 20 minutes.
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Excellent.
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Now, here's a phrase a lot of people use in English.
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I can do this.
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It's simple but powerful.
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Can you say that?
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I can do this.
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Beautiful.
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Now say it with more confidence.
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I can do this.
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Yes.
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Now let's add more.
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You're still in bed.
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You're trying to convince yourself.
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What else might you say?
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Try this.
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If I get up now, I'll feel great later.
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If I get up now, I'll feel great later.
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Perfect.
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That's exactly the kind of self-talk successful people use.
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They remind themselves of the benefit, the good thing that will happen.
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Now imagine you're actually getting out of bed.
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What do you say?
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Here I go.
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I'm getting up now.
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Great.
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And once you're up, you might say, I did it.
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I actually got up.
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Try that.
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I did it.
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I actually got up.
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Excellent.
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Now here's another phrase.
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I'm proud of myself.
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This is something really important.
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When you do something difficult, celebrate it.
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Say that phrase.
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I'm proud of myself.
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Beautiful.
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Now let's practice the whole sequence.
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Imagine you're waking up again.
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Give me your best self-talk from start to finish.
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Okay, um, I'm tired, but I must get up.
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Today is an important day.
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My goal is to exercise for 20 minutes.
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I can do this.
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If I get up now, I'll feel great later.
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Okay, I'm getting up.
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I did it.
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I'm proud of myself.
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Fizu, that was amazing.
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Do you see how powerful that is?
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You just went from I'm tired to I'm proud of myself in just a few sentences.
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That's the power of positive self-talk.
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Wow.
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Yes, I feel good even just practicing it.
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Exactly.
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And here's the thing.
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This isn't just for waking up early.
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You can use this kind of self-talk for any change you want to make.
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Let me show you a few more examples.
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If you're nervous about speaking English, I'm learning.
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It's okay to make mistakes.
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Every time I practice, I get better.
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I can do this.
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If you're trying to eat healthier, I'm choosing what's good for my body.
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I'm making progress.
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I'm proud of this choice.
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If you're starting something new, everyone starts somewhere.
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I'm taking the first step.
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I believe in myself.
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Fizu, can you try one?
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Imagine you're about to speak English with a stranger and you're nervous.
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What would you say to yourself?
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Mmm… It's okay to making mistakes.
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Almost.
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We say, it's okay to make mistakes.
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Base form after to.
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Try again.
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It's okay to make mistakes.
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I'm learning.
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Perfect!
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See how good that sounds?
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Now let's pause and talk about what we just practiced.
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So in this situation, we learned how to use self-talk conversation you have with yourself.
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This is completely different from our first situation where you are talking to a friend.
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Here, you're being your own friend, your own coach.
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The key phrases we used were, I must get up, telling yourself what to do.
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Today is an important day, setting the tone.
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I can do this, building confidence.
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If I get up now, I'll feel great later.
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I'm proud of myself.
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Celebrating small wins.
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It's okay to make mistakes.
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Being kind to yourself.
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Notice how different this is from talking to a friend?
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When you talk to yourself, you're more direct.
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You use I a lot.
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You're giving yourself commands and encouragement.
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Now, here's your challenge, everyone watching.
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Tomorrow morning, try talking to yourself in English.
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Just one or two sentences.
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Maybe, today is a good day, or I can do this.
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Start small, See how it feels.
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I'm going to try this.
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I like it.
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I'm so glad.
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All right, let's move on to our vocabulary highlights.
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Okay, from both of our situations today, the coffee shop conversation and the morning self-talk, let's highlight the most important words and phrases you need to remember.
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1. Make a change or make changes.
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We used this phrase a lot today.
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I want to make a change in my life.
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It means to do something different.
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Fizu, can you use this in a sentence?
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Um, I want to make changes in my morning routine.
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Perfect.
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Notice we can say make a change, singular, or make changes, plural.
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Both work.
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Example 1.
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She made a big change.
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She moved to a new city.
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Example 2.
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I'm making small changes every day.
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Common mistake.
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Don't say, my goal is speak English.
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Always use to.
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3. Give up.
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This means to stop trying, to quit.
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It's usually negative.
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Fizu, can you make a sentence?
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Um, I don't want to give up.
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Perfect!
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That's exactly how we use it.
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Example 1.
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Don't give up.
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You're doing great.
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Example 2.
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He gave up after one week.
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This means he stopped trying.
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Common mistake.
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People sometimes say give it up, but we say give it up or just give up.
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4. I can do this.
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Simple but powerful.
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This is what you say to yourself when you need confidence.
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It's pure self-talk.
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Everyone, say it with me.
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I can do this.
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I can do this.
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Beautiful.
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Example 1.
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I was nervous, but I said to myself, I can do this.
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Example 2.
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Whenever I feel scared, I remind myself, I can do this.
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Number 5.
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I'm proud of myself.
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This is how you celebrate your progress.
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Proud means you feel good about what you did.
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Fizu, when was the last time you felt proud?
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Um, when I finish this English practice.
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Perfect.
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You should be proud.
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Example 1.
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I woke up early every day this week.
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I'm proud of myself.
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Example 2.
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She's proud of herself for learning English.
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Number 6.
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Start small.
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This is advice we give to someone who wants to make a big change.
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It means don't try to do everything at once.
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Begin with something easy.
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So, like, don't try to exercise two hours on first day.
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Exactly.
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Start with ten minutes, then build up.
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Can you make a sentence with start small?
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If you want to learn English, start small.
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Maybe five minutes a day.
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That's perfect!
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Great advice!
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Example 1.
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Don't try to change everything.
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Start small.
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Example 2.
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I started small.
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Just one healthy meal a day.
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Number seven.
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It's okay to make mistakes.
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This is something you say to yourself or to a friend when someone is worried about failing.
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Fezu, why is this important?
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Because mistakes help us learn.
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Exactly.
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And in English learning especially, mistakes are normal and good.
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Example one.
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Don't worry.
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It's okay to make mistakes when you're learning.
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Example two.
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I remind myself it's okay to make mistakes.
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Number eight, take action.
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This means to actually do something, not just think about it.
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It's about moving from planning to doing.
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So thinking is not enough.
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You must take action.
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Perfect.
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Exactly right.
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Example one, stop waiting.
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Take action today.
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Example two, she finally took action and started her new business.
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All right, those are eight super important phrases from today.
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Now let's move to some practical tips.
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Based on everything we practiced today, here are four practical speaking tips you can use right away.
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Tip number one, use I want to to talk about your goals.
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This is the simplest, most natural way to express your goals in English.
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Why it works?
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It's direct and clear.
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Everyone understands it.
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Example from today, I want to exercise more or I want to wake up earlier.
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How to use it today.
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Think of one goal you have.
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Say it out loud right now.
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I want to.
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Tip number two.
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Practice self-talk in English every morning, even just one sentence when you wake up.
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Why it works?
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It builds confidence and gives you daily English practice, two benefits in one.
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Example from today.
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Today is a good day.
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Or I can do this.
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How to use it today.
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Tomorrow morning, before you check your phone, say one positive sentence to yourself in English.
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Tip number three.
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When giving advice, use you should or why don't you.
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These are gentle, friendly ways to make suggestions.
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Why it works?
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It sounds natural and supportive, not bossy.
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Example from today.
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You should start small or why don't you tell a friend about your goal?
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How to use it today.
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Next time a friend asks for advice, try using these phrases.
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Tip number four.
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Celebrate small wins with I did it or I'm proud of myself.
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Don't wait for big achievements.
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Celebrate the small ones.
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Why it works?
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It keeps you motivated and builds positive feelings around learning English.
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Example from today.
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After finishing this podcast, you can say I did it!
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I practiced English for 30 minutes!
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How to use it today?
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Right now, after this video ends, say it out loud.
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I did it.
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And here's something I want you to remember.
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Every time you practice English, you're making a change in your life.
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You're taking action.
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You're not just learning words.
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You're becoming a more confident version of yourself.
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These small steps add up to big transformations.
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Keep going.
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Alright, Fizu, we've covered so much today.
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Let's do a quick recap.
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What was our main topic?
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We talked about how to change your life and how to talk about change in English.
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Exactly.
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And we practiced two very different situations.
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What was the first one?
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We practiced talking to a friend at a coffee shop.
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I told my friend about my goals and my friend gave me advice.
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Perfect.
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And the second situation?
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We practiced self-talk, talking to myself in the morning to stay motivated.
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Yes.
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And what were some of the most important phrases we learned?
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Um, make a change, set a goal, I can do this, and I'm proud of myself.
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Excellent memory.
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Those are powerful phrases.
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Now, Fizu, I want to ask you, how do you feel now compared to when we started?
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Honestly, I feel more confident.
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At the beginning, I made many mistakes, but now I understand how to talk about goals and changes, and I learned that it's okay to make mistakes.
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That's beautiful, and you know what?
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That's exactly the feeling I want everyone watching to have.
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You came here to learn English, but you're leaving with something more.
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The language to talk about changing your life, the confidence to use it, and the knowledge that every small step counts.
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Yes, I feel good.
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And that's the goal.
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Alright, let's wrap this up.
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Thank you so much for being here with us today.
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Whether this is your first time watching, or you've been with us for a while, I'm really grateful you chose to spend this time learning with us.
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Here's something I want you to remember.
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Everyone who speaks English fluently today started exactly where you are right now.
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They made mistakes, they felt uncertain, but they kept practicing.
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And that's what makes the difference.
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Not perfection, but consistency.
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So here's your challenge for today.
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Practice just one thing we learned.
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Maybe it's saying, I can do this, to yourself tomorrow morning.
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Maybe it's telling a friend about a goal you have.
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Maybe it's just using the phrase, make a change in a sentence.
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Pick one.
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Try it.
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See how it feels.
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And if you found this episode helpful, do me a favor.
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Subscribe to this channel.
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Why?
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Every week we create new episodes like this one, and subscribing helps you stay on track with your English learning journey.
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It's like having a regular study partner.
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Also, I'd love to hear from you.
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Leave a comment and tell me what's one change you want to make in your life.
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Write it in English.
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Don't worry about mistakes, just try.
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I read every comment and I'll cheer you on.
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And if you know someone else who's learning English, share this video with them.
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Learning is always better with a friend.
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Alright, Fizu.
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Any final words?
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Yes.
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Thank you everyone for learning with me today.
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I made mistakes, but I learned so much.
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And I want to say, if I can do it, you can do it too.
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Let's keep practicing together.
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Beautifully said.
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Alright everyone, remember, small steps, big changes.
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Keep going, keep practicing, and most importantly, believe in yourself.
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We'll see you in the next episode of Speak Up English Podcast.
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Bye.

Real-Life Scenarios for English Speaking Practice

Ever found yourself wanting to talk about big life changes—like switching jobs, waking up earlier, or finally mastering English fluently—with a friend? The video’s dialogue captures this perfectly, starting with a casual chat between two friends at a coffee shop. One shares a desire for change, and the other offers advice. It’s the kind of natural conversation you’d have in daily life, making it ideal for IELTS speaking practice or building confidence in real-world interactions. Plus, it even dives into the often-overlooked skill of talking to yourself—a key way to practice without pressure!

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

Boost your fluency with these common word groups from the conversation:

  • "I want to change something in my life" – A simple, relatable way to share your goals.
  • "Small changes can lead to big results" – A powerful phrase for encouraging others (or yourself!).
  • "Wake up earlier" (not "more early") – Correct collocation for talking about morning habits.
  • "Giving advice" – The natural way to describe helping a friend with their plans.
  • "Clear, confident English" – A great goal to mention when discussing language learning.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice Like a Pro

Ready to put this into action? Try shadow speech—a technique where you repeat the dialogue aloud, mimicking the tone, speed, and intonation of the speakers. Here’s your task: Play the first 2 minutes of the video, pause, and repeat each line immediately. Focus on fixing common mistakes like "I am want" (correct: "I want") and "more early" (correct: "earlier"). For extra practice, record yourself and compare it to the original. This is how you build natural speaking skills—perfect for english speaking practice or even IELTS speaking practice. And if you need more resources, a shadowing site can help you find similar dialogues to master. You’ve got this—small steps today lead to big progress tomorrow!

Gölgeleme Tekniği Nedir?

Gölgeleme, başlangıçta profesyonel tercüman eğitimi için geliştirilen ve çok dilli Dr. Alexander Arguelles tarafından popüler hale getirilen, bilim destekli bir dil öğrenme tekniğidir. Yöntem basit ama güçlüdür: ana dili İngilizce olan bir sesi dinler ve hemen yüksek sesle tekrar edersiniz — konuşmacıyı 1-2 saniye gecikmeyle takip eden bir gölge gibi. Pasif dinleme veya dilbilgisi alıştırmalarının aksine, gölgeleme beyninizi ve ağız kaslarınızı gerçek konuşma kalıplarını eşzamanlı olarak işlemeye ve yeniden üretmeye zorlar. Araştırmalar, telaffuz doğruluğu, tonlama, ritim, bağlı konuşma, dinleme anlama ve konuşma akıcılığını önemli ölçüde geliştirdiğini göstermektedir — bu da onu IELTS Konuşma hazırlığı ve gerçek dünya İngilizce iletişimi için en etkili yöntemlerden biri yapar.

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