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Hello and welcome back, dear listeners.
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This is the 8-Minute English Podcast on the Learn English Podcast channel.
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I'm your host, Nathan.
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It's great to have you here with us again.
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For young people, feeling unsure about their career can be very tiring.
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And for those starting a new career when they're older, it's even more challenging.
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So, is it too late?
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Today, let's talk with Danny, Ken, and Tina about Danny's problem.
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It might help you too.
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We've prepared a special free PDF for this episode, filled with useful tips and vocabulary to help you learn better.
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Make sure to check it out.
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It will be helpful for you.
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So, let's get started right now.
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Danny, you seem lost in thought today.
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Is something bothering you?
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Yeah, I've been thinking a lot lately.
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You know, I feel stuck.
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I picked the wrong major in school.
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Now I've been working in this field for years, and I don't like it.
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Oh, Danny, calm down.
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It's okay.
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Tell us everything.
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We're listening.
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I've always loved cooking, but starting a job in it now feels really hard.
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I'm 35.
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It seems too late to start over.
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Who's going to see me as a real chef when I've never worked as one?
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Hey, Danny, you're just 35.
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Come on, it's not like you're 85.
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You've got time.
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What's really holding you back?
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I don't know.
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Maybe fear.
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Everyone around me seems so successful in their careers.
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They're doing great, and I'm still unsure.
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It feels like I've missed my chance.
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I get it, Danny.
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But you know what?
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A lot of people feel this way.
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You're not alone.
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I felt the same when I had my son eight years ago.
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I wondered, how will I balance my career with being a mom?
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Am I falling behind?
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But then I realized everyone moves at their own pace.
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There's no set timeline for success.
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Tina's right.
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Everyone has their own path.
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Look at me.
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I'm not sitting in an office every day like most people our age.
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I travel, learn about new cultures, and meet people.
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I take my time to learn and grow.
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I'm not rushing into anything, and honestly, I love it.
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You don't have to follow anyone else's timeline, Danny.
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But people are making good money.
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They're buying houses and getting promotions.
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I'm just behind.
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It's like they're running a race, and I'm not even in it.
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But, Danny, life isn't a race.
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And even if it were, everyone would run their own race.
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Some get there faster, some take more time.
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You guys make it sound easy, but I feel like I've wasted so much time.
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I've been at this job for over 10 years.
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If I'd made the right choice when I was younger, I wouldn't feel this way.
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I get it.
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But sometimes delays teach us important lessons.
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You've gained experience even if it wasn't what you loved.
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The skills you've learned might still help you later on.
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You know, J.K.
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Rowling, right?
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She wrote Harry Potter in her 30s.
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Back then, she didn't even have a job.
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If she'd thought it was too late, she wouldn't have become one of the most famous authors ever.
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Okay, those are some good examples.
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But it's still scary.
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What if I fail?
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What if I'm too late to catch up?
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But failure doesn't mean it's over.
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It just means you get another chance to try again.
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It's like raising my son.
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Sometimes he struggles with school, but we always encourage him to keep trying.
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It's the same for adults.
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Just because you didn't get it right the first time doesn't mean you should give up.
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You're right.
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I just...
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I've seen people who started late, and they've done great things.
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But I never thought that could be me.
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Of course it can be you.
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I read about Colonel Sanders.
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He didn't start KFC until he was 65.
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Can you believe that?
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If he'd given up because he was too late, we wouldn't have KFC today.
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You cook a lot, right?
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Yes.
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I always try new recipes because I enjoy it.
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But how do I get others to see my skills?
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Start sharing your cooking online.
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Post your food pictures and recipes on Instagram or a blog.
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You could also join a cooking class on weekends.
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It'll build your skills and confidence without quitting your job right away.
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You're right.
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I need to start.
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Cooking classes and part-time work.
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This feels more doable now.
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See?
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The most important thing is not to be afraid to try.
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It's never too late.
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It's only too late if you're too scared to start.
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That's right.
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Better late than never.
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Let's learn some important vocabulary related to our topic.
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First, we have the verb bother.
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It's an action that makes someone feel worried or upset.
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Tina asks Danny if something is bothering him because he looks sad.
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Now, let's move to the next word professionally.
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It's an adverb that means in a way related to one's job or career.
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Danny is worried because he has never worked professionally in cooking before.
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Next, we have a noun fear.
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It's an unpleasant feeling caused by danger or pain.
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Fear stopped Danny from starting a cooking career.
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Have you heard this word, timeline?
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It means a schedule or plan of events in time.
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Tina says that there's no fixed timeline for success.
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Finally, let's learn this verb, rush.
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It means to move or act quickly.
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Ken is not rushing into anything.
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He just learns and grows.
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Did you learn how to use these words?
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Let's look at two important questions related to the topic.
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The first question is, what do you think the phrase better late than never means? in real life?
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For me, it means it's better to take action, even if it's late, than not trying at all.
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The second question is, what are common fears of starting a new career later in life?
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I think they're afraid of failing, worrying about others' opinions, feeling too old, and doubting their chances of success.
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Do you have your own answer?
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I want to know your thoughts on these questions.
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Please leave your comments below and let's discuss.
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Before wrapping up this episode, let me share more about the founder of KFC Harlan Sanders.
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I'm sure his story will motivate you.
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He started at 65 with just $105.
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After many failed jobs, he traveled around trying to sell his fried chicken recipe.
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He got rejected over 1,000 times, but he didn't give up.
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Finally, one restaurant said yes, and that's how Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, started.
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Harlan Sanders showed that even at 65, you can start from nothing and still succeed, as long as you keep going.
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So today's episode is over, but your journey isn't.
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Do what you want, Because if you only think about the things around you, your life will be filled with worry.
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Get started today.
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For example, if you listen to the end of this podcast, it will also be your starting point.
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Stay healthy until we meet again.
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Goodbye and see you again.

关于本课

欢迎回来，亲爱的学习者们！在这一课中，我们将重点讨论职业发展的挑战以及如何应对职业转换带来的不安。通过与Danny、Ken和Tina的对话，我们将学习到有助于我们理解和表达内心困惑的英语词汇和短语。此外，我们提供的免费PDF资料将包含更多实用技巧，帮助大家更高效地加深学习，提升英语口语能力。

关键词汇与短语

  • Stuck - 被困住，不知道如何前进
  • Major - 主修，专业
  • Chef - 厨师
  • Fear - 恐惧，害怕
  • Success - 成功
  • Balance - 平衡，协调
  • Path - 发展道路，人生轨迹
  • Pace - 进度，步伐

练习技巧

在进行英语口语练习时，尤其涉及到像这个视频中的对话，shadowing是一种非常有效的技巧。以下是一些专门针对这个视频速度和语调的建议：

  • 在听的同时，尝试模仿说话者的语调和节奏。这可以帮助你增强语音的流畅性。
  • 如果你听到新词汇，请暂停片刻，重复几次，确保自己能正确发音。
  • 录音你的练习过程，然后与视频中的发音进行比较，找出改进的地方。
  • 请记得在shadowspeaks的过程中，保持积极的心态，别让恐惧阻止你练习。
  • 设立小目标，例如每一天专注使用几个新学到的词汇，并在对话中运用它们。

通过坚持不懈的练习，你将能够自信地与他人交流，无论是在工作环境中还是日常生活中。现在就开始你的shadow speech练习吧，让自己的英语进步更大！

什么是跟读法？

跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧，最初开发用于专业口译员的培训，并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大：您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同，跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性，语调，节奏，连读，听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。