Luyện nói tiếng Anh bằng Shadowing qua video: English Podcast For Learning English | Feeling Lost In Life | English Leap Podcast

English Leap Podcast.

⏸ Tạm dừng

Tốc độ:

305 câu

Nếu các câu quá ngắn hoặc quá dài, hãy bấm Edit để chỉnh sửa.

English Leap Podcast.

From Speak English with Class.

Ugh, yes.

That stuck-in-the-mud feeling, where everything around you seems fine,

but inside, you feel lost,

out of sync, maybe even questioning if you're on the right path at all.

Mm-hmm.

And if that's where you are right now,

please know this episode is for you.

We're not here to lecture or fix you.

We're here to talk, like friends.

To share what we wish someone had told us when we felt that way.

And while we have this heart-to-heart,

you'll also be learning naturally.

Because throughout this episode, you'll hear powerful vocabulary,

phrasal verbs, natural expressions, and some real English idioms sprinkled right into the conversation.

It's learning without the textbook And hey,

if a few expressions fly over your head Don't stress Charlotte will join us at the end with her warm,

clear breakdown of all the vocabulary So you won't miss a thing Plus,

there's a free PDF waiting for you With the full transcript,

comprehension and grammar exercises And some thoughtful reflection prompts To help you not just learn English

But grow through what you go through So take a deep breath,

maybe grab a warm drink, and let's dive in.

Here's our first reflection.

What if feeling lost isn't the end of your story,

but the turning point?

Mmm, that really hits, Aaron,

because honestly, when you're lost,

it doesn't always look dramatic on the outside.

Sometimes, life looks fine, routine, normal.

but inside you feel like you're standing still like the world is moving

and you're just watching it yeah totally i've been there you wake up go to work talk to people smile

but something inside you feels off like you're on autopilot you're doing all the right things

but it's like your heart is somewhere else.

I remember this morning a few years back.

I was sitting in my car,

getting ready to walk into work.

Everything looked perfect from the outside.

Stable job, regular hours, friendly team.

But that morning, I just sat there staring at the steering wheel.

I didn't want to move.

I thought, is this it?

Is this how the next 10 years will feel?

And that, wow, that moment hit me like a wave.

That's when I knew I was off course.

Yeah, I felt that too.

For me, it was like walking through a huge maze.

Every turn I took just brought more confusion.

I kept asking myself, am I doing the right thing?

Is this really my path or just the one I fell into?

And the worst part?

Everyone around me seemed to have it together, like they had maps.

And I had nothing.

Exactly.

That feeling of being stuck.

It's uncomfortable.

But honestly, sometimes that discomfort is your wake-up call.

It's your sign that something needs to change.

Yeah.

It's painful.

But powerful.

Because when you hit that moment, when you say, Wait.

What am I doing?

That's the beginning of clarity.

It's the start of something new.

And you know what often leads us off course in the first place?

It's not always bad choices.

It's listening to too many voices.

Except our own.

Yes.

So many voices, right?

Parents, teachers, friends, even random people online.

Everyone has an opinion on what you should do.

study this, work here, speak like this.

And over time, hmm, you stop hearing your own voice.

You start living by someone else's expectations.

Mm-hmm.

It's like there's a little compass inside you.

Your heart.

Your gut.

Your instinct.

But if that compass gets even a little off,

just a few degrees, you end up miles away from where you were meant to go,

you follow the safe path.

The one that looks good, but doesn't feel good.

Oh, that was me in college.

I picked a major that sounded impressive.

Not one I actually liked.

And years later, yeah, I had the degree.

But no passion.

Just a lot of confusion and regret.

Yeah.

And that's why checking in with your inner compass matters.

Ask yourself, am I doing this because I want to?

Or because I think I'm supposed to?

There's a big difference.

So true.

Sometimes the loudest voice needs to be your own.

But once you hear your voice again,

100

there's something else waiting for you.

101

something most of us try to avoid uncertainty we all want plans we want answers we want control

102

so when we don't know what's next hmm we panic

103

but here's the truth uncertainty isn't always a bad thing in

104

fact it can be a gift it gives us space space to think to explore to rediscover what actually matters.

105

Yeah.

106

I remember when I left my job.

107

I had no plan B.

108

Just this strong, uncomfortable feeling that it wasn't the right place for me anymore.

109

People thought I was crazy.

110

And to be honest, I thought I was too.

111

But those next few months?

112

Wow.

113

They were full of growth.

114

I read.

115

I rested.

116

I took walks.

117

I learned new things.

118

And slowly, I found a new direction.

119

See?

120

When things are uncertain, we become curious again.

121

We try new things.

122

We listen more.

123

It's scary, yes.

124

But it's also where the magic happens.

125

It's the space between the old and the new.

126

So if you're feeling unsure right now, it's okay.

127

You don't have to have all the answers.

128

just stay open stay curious and trust that something new is unfolding even

129

if you can't see it yet okay so once you've taken a breath

130

and accepted

131

that it's okay to not know everything the next step is

132

looking inward hmm not at your to-do list not at what others expect from you but at what really matters to you.

133

Yeah, this is where values come in.

134

And I don't mean big,

135

complicated ideas, just simple truths.

136

Ask yourself, what three things do I deeply care about in life?

137

Maybe it's family.

138

Maybe it's freedom.

139

Maybe it's learning, kindness, health.

140

If you're feeling lost, it's often because you've been walking away from these values, without realizing it.

141

Ugh, yeah, I've felt that.

142

I remember a time I was so busy trying to be productive

143

that I completely stopped doing things that made me feel alive,

144

like writing and talking with close friends.

145

When I looked back, I realized I had drifted from what made me, me.

146

Hmm.

147

And when you reconnect with those values, things begin to shift.

148

You may still feel unsure.

149

But now, at least you're moving in a direction that feels true to your heart.

150

And once you know what matters to you,

151

it's time to do something small.

152

Really small.

153

big change doesn't happen all at once.

154

One thing that really helped me was setting tiny goals, like really tiny.

155

On some days, I didn't feel like doing anything.

156

So I told myself, just write one sentence today,

157

or just take a 10-minute walk.

158

That's it.

159

Yeah, I once set a goal to just get out of bed and drink water,

160

and I'm not even joking.

161

But you know what?

162

That one small action gave me a sense of progress.

163

And progress, no matter how small, builds confidence.

164

It builds momentum.

165

Yes.

166

We often think change has to be big.

167

But honestly, it's the small wins that move us forward,

168

step by step, day by day.

169

Even something as simple as saying one sentence in English out loud each morning can shift your energy.

170

So if you're feeling stuck,

171

don't wait for a huge breakthrough.

172

Start with one small easy win today,

173

and let it build from there.

174

And hey, even when you're doing your best,

175

some days are still tough.

176

That's why having people around you really matters.

177

Mm, yeah.

178

When I was lost, one of the best things I did was talk to a friend.

179

Just one honest conversation.

180

I told him how I was feeling,

181

even though I felt awkward and unsure.

182

And you know what?

183

He didn't try to fix me.

184

He just listened.

185

And that alone made me feel seen.

186

Exactly.

187

Sometimes, just knowing that someone understands you,

188

that someone is there, even silently,

189

it makes a huge difference.

190

Whether it's a friend, a teacher,

191

a mentor, or even an online community.

192

Having someone to check in with can give you strength.

193

And it's not about being perfect.

194

It's about being supported.

195

When you share your journey with someone,

196

you also feel more accountable.

197

You start showing up, not just for yourself,

198

but because someone out there believes in you.

199

So if you're listening right now and feeling alone, reach out.

200

Send that message.

201

Make that call.

202

You're not weak for needing support.

203

You're strong for taking that step.

204

Mm-hmm.

205

Even the small steps count.

206

Yeah.

207

And once you've taken that step,

208

even if it's small, it deserves a little celebration.

209

We often wait to feel proud until we've reached some big goal.

210

But what about the tiny victories?

211

the quiet moments where you kept going,

212

even when it was hard?

213

I feel that.

214

We remember our mistakes so clearly, right?

215

But the good moments, the brave choices, we forget them.

216

Even something like getting out of bed when you didn't want to,

217

or finally starting that journal,

218

or asking someone for advice, that's a milestone too.

219

totally i started writing a little lost

220

and found journal last year nothing fancy just quick notes on one side i wrote down moments

221

when i felt stuck confused unsure

222

and on the other side i wrote what i learned

223

or found during that time and wow looking back i realized i wasn't as lost as I thought.

224

I was just… growing.

225

I love that.

226

Because even when life feels like a mess, it's still your journey.

227

The detours, the wrong turns… they teach you something.

228

They make you wiser, more human.

229

Exactly.

230

So maybe today, just take a second to look at your own story.

231

Think about a moment you felt lost.

232

And ask yourself, what did I find there?

233

Maybe you found patience.

234

Maybe you found a friend.

235

Or maybe you found the courage to begin again.

236

Hmm.

237

Yeah.

238

And that's worth celebrating.

239

Not with fireworks.

240

Just with kindness.

241

A small smile.

242

A deep breath.

243

A reminder that you're still on your way.

244

And that's enough.

245

Hmm, that gave me goosebumps.

246

I think we both needed that reminder too.

247

And we hope you found something meaningful in today's talk,

248

whether it was a new thought,

249

a shift in perspective, or even just the feeling that you're not alone.

250

And now, as always, it's time for a little help with the English side of things.

251

Charlotte's here to break down some of the vocabulary we used in this episode.

252

So if a few words flew over your head, don't worry.

253

Charlotte will walk you through them in a simple, clear way.

254

Let's join her now.

255

Example, we had a heart-to-heart about how unhappy I was with my job.

256

Regret, meaning a sad or guilty feeling about something you did or didn't do.

257

Example, she quit her job too early and now she regrets that decision.

258

Uncertainty, meaning not knowing what will happen, feeling unsure.

259

Example, there was a lot of uncertainty after he moved to a new country.

260

Curious, meaning wanting to learn more or explore something Example,

261

she was curious about painting so she joined a weekend class Drift,

262

meaning to move slowly without control or direction Example,

263

he didn't notice how far he had drifted away from his real goals Momentum,

264

meaning the energy that keeps something moving forward Example,

265

once she started studying every day,

266

she built momentum and improved quickly Breakthrough,

267

meaning a big and important discovery or progress after a struggle Example,

268

after weeks of trying, he had a breakthrough in understanding English grammar Accountable,

269

meaning being responsible for your actions and decisions Example,

270

I feel more accountable when I study with a friend because I don't want to let them down Mentor,

271

meaning a person who gives you advice and helps you grow Example,

272

my English teacher became my mentor and guided me through many challenges Milestone,

273

meaning an important step or event in your life or journey Example,

274

finishing her first English book was a huge milestone for her Detours,

275

meaning a different or longer way you take when the main path is blocked Example,

276

his career had many detours but each one taught him something new Goosebumps,

277

meaning small bumps on your skin when you feel strong emotions like fear,

278

excitement, or inspiration Example, her story gave me goosebumps,

279

it was so powerful Perspective,

280

meaning, the way you see or understand something Example,

281

after speaking with her grandmother,

282

she gained a new perspective on life Autopilot,

283

meaning, doing something without thinking as a habit Example,

284

he was living on autopilot just waking up,

285

going to work, and sleeping again Crossroads,

286

meaning a point in life when you must make an important decision Example,

287

she felt like she was at a crossroads,

288

should she stay at her job or start something new?

289

That's it for today

290

Use a few of these words this week and I promise you'll sound more fluent and confident in no time

291

See you in the next vocabulary breakdown Thanks,

292

Charlotte That was super helpful,

293

as always Honestly, even I learn something new every time she breaks things down like that Same here And hey,

294

if you're listening and made it all the way to the end of this episode We just want to say,

295

we're proud of you Yeah,

296

whether you're lost, finding your way,

297

or already on a new path You showed up today, and that counts.

298

Don't forget to download your free PDF from the link in the description.

299

We'll see you next time on the English Leap Podcast.

300

Until then, keep learning, keep growing.

301

And most importantly, keep being kind to yourself.

302

Bye for now.

303

Your progress doesn't end here.

304

To continue advancing your English skills,

305

click on the next video or explore the additional videos we've thoughtfully selected for you.

TRENDING

Phổ biến

Phương Pháp Shadowing Là Gì?

Shadowing là kỹ thuật học ngôn ngữ có cơ sở khoa học, ban đầu được phát triển cho chương trình đào tạo phiên dịch viên chuyên nghiệp và được phổ biến rộng rãi bởi nhà đa ngôn ngữ học Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Nguyên lý cốt lõi đơn giản nhưng cực kỳ hiệu quả: bạn nghe tiếng Anh của người bản xứ và lặp lại to ngay lập tức — như một "cái bóng" (shadow) đuổi theo người nói với độ trễ chỉ 1–2 giây. Khác với luyện ngữ pháp hay học từ vựng bị động, Shadowing buộc não bộ và cơ miệng phải đồng thời xử lý và tái tạo ngôn ngữ thực tế. Các nghiên cứu khoa học xác nhận phương pháp này cải thiện đáng kể phát âm, ngữ điệu, nhịp điệu, nối âm, kỹ năng nghe và độ lưu loát khi nói — đặc biệt hiệu quả cho người luyện IELTS Speaking và muốn giao tiếp tiếng Anh tự nhiên như người bản ngữ.

ShadowingEnglish.com – Luyện Nói Tiếng Anh Bằng Shadowing

Nói tiếng Anh lưu loát với phương pháp Shadowing — nghe người bản xứ, đọc theo từng câu, rèn phản xạ ngôn ngữ thật sự. Được hàng ngàn người học IELTS tin dùng.

Luyện nói tiếng Anh bằng Shadowing qua video: English Podcast For Learning English | Feeling Lost In Life | English Leap Podcast

Phổ biến

Về Bài Học Này

Từ Vựng & Câu Nói Chính

Mẹo Thực Hành

Phương Pháp Shadowing Là Gì?

Luyện nói tiếng Anh bằng Shadowing qua video: English Podcast For Learning English | Feeling Lost In Life | English Leap Podcast

Tải Ứng Dụng

Về Bài Học Này

Từ Vựng & Câu Nói Chính

Mẹo Thực Hành

Phương Pháp Shadowing Là Gì?