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[English]

Hey, can I ask you something?

>> Of course, what is it?

>> Do you want to speak English, but

sometimes it feels very slow? Like you

study and study, but something is

missing?

>> Oh, yes, I know that feeling. You study

grammar, you learn vocabulary, but then

you try to speak and it just doesn't

come out right.

>> Exactly, and today [music] we have

something special for you.

>> Something really special.

>> We are going to talk, just talk, about

real life, about normal everyday things

in simple English.

>> And the best part? You don't have to do

anything hard.

>> Just listen. Just relax and let the

English come to you.

>> That's right. Sometimes the best way to

improve your English is just to listen.

Listen a lot, listen to real

conversations.

>> So, make yourself comfortable. Maybe you

are cooking right now. Maybe you are

driving. Maybe you are just relaxing at

home.

>> Wherever you are, welcome. We are so

happy you are here.

>> I'm David.

>> And I'm Alice.

>> And this is your English listening

practice for today. Let's begin.

Alice, can I ask you something personal?

>> Of course, David. What do you want to

know?

>> What time do you wake up in the morning?

>> Ooh, that's a good question. Honestly, I

wake up at 6:30 every day.

>> 6:30 every day? Even on weekends?

>> [laughter]

>> Well, almost every day. On Sunday, maybe

I sleep until 7:00, but that's my big

rest day.

>> [laughter]

>> 7:00 is your big rest? That's very

early.

>> I know, I know, but I like mornings. I

feel good in the morning. I feel fresh.

I feel ready.

>> I am the opposite. I am not a morning

person at all.

>> Really? What time do you wake up?

>> I try to wake up at 7:00, but sometimes

it's more like 8:00 or 8:30.

>> [laughter]

>> David, that's late. [music]

>> I know, but I work better at night. My

brain wakes up in the evening.

>> That's interesting. People are very

different. Some people are morning

people. Some people are night people.

>> Yes, and neither one is wrong. We are

all different.

>> Exactly. So, David, when you wake up,

what do you do first?

>> First, I look at my phone. I know. I

know that's bad.

>> Oh, no, David. Doctors say you should

not look at your phone first thing in

the morning.

>> I know, but it's a habit. I check my

messages, I check the time, I check the

weather.

>> And what do you see?

>> Usually, messages from people in

different time zones because when I

sleep, they are working.

>> Yes, that happens to me, too. I wake up

and I have 20 messages.

>> Exactly. So, Alice, what do you do first

when you wake up?

>> I drink water. A big glass of water

right away.

>> Oh, that's good. Why water?

>> Because your body is like a little dry

after sleeping. You sleep for 7 or 8

hours, no water, so your body needs

water in the morning.

>> That makes sense. Good idea.

>> And then, I make coffee. Black coffee,

no sugar.

>> No sugar? Wow, strong.

>> Yes, I need strong coffee to start my

day. What about you? Do you drink

coffee?

>> Yes, but I put milk and sugar. A lot of

sugar, actually.

>> A lot? How much?

>> Two spoons, sometimes three.

>> Three spoons of sugar? David, that is so

sweet.

>> [laughter]

>> I know. My coffee is more like dessert.

It's a dessert coffee.

>> A dessert coffee. I love that. Okay, so

water, coffee. Then what?

>> Then I get dressed, I eat breakfast, and

then I start work.

>> What do you eat for breakfast?

>> Usually something simple. Bread, maybe,

or eggs. Sometimes both.

>> Eggs in the morning? That's good.

>> [music]

>> Protein is good for the morning.

>> Yes, eggs give you energy. You feel full

for a long time.

>> [music]

>> I agree. I usually eat yogurt in the

morning with some fruit. Simple, but

healthy.

>> That sounds nice. I should try that.

>> You should. Okay, let's talk about

exercise. Do you exercise in the

morning?

>> Sometimes, not every day. Maybe three

times a week.

>> What do you do?

>> I go for a walk. Just a short walk,

maybe 20 or 30 minutes.

>> That's great. Walking is very good for

you.

>> Yes, and it helps me wake up. When I

walk, I feel more awake, more ready for

the day.

>> I understand. I do yoga in the morning.

>> Yoga? Nice. Every day?

>> Almost every day. Just 15 or 20 minutes.

Nothing very long. But it helps me feel

calm, feel centered.

>> Calm is good, especially before a busy

day.

>> Exactly. If I do yoga in the morning, I

feel better all day. I feel less

stressed.

>> Stress is a big problem for many people,

right?

>> Yes, many people feel very stressed.

Work, family, money, there are many

things to think about.

>> And morning routines can help. A good

morning makes a good day.

>> I completely agree.

And now, let's say that phrase together

slowly.

>> A good morning makes a good day.

>> One more time. A good morning makes a

good day.

>> Great. Remember that phrase. It's

simple, but it's true.

>> David, I'm hungry.

>> We just talked about breakfast.

>> I know, but talking about food made me

hungry. Is that normal?

>> Very normal. Okay, let's talk about food

then. What is your favorite food?

>> Oh, that is such a hard question. I love

so many foods.

>> Pick one, just one.

>> Okay, I think pasta, Italian pasta with

tomato sauce.

>> Classic, [music]

simple, delicious.

>> Yes, simple food is often the best food.

What about you?

>> For me, I love rice. Rice with

vegetables, rice with chicken, rice with

almost anything.

>> Rice is very popular around the world,

right?

>> Yes. [music] In Asia, in Africa, and

Latin America, rice is everywhere. It's

the most popular food in the world,

maybe.

>> That's true. Every culture has its own

way of cooking rice.

>> Yes. In Japan, the rice is very soft and

sticky. In India, maybe it has spices.

In Spain, there is paella, rice with

seafood.

>> Mhm, paella. I love paella.

>> It's amazing. Have you ever made it at

home?

>> I tried once. It was okay. Not great.

>> [laughter]

>> Okay is fine. Cooking is hard sometimes.

>> Yes. I thought it would be easy. I

watched a video, it looked simple, but

then I tried and it was not simple.

>> What went wrong?

>> The rice was too dry and I burned the

bottom a little.

>> Oh, no. Burned paella.

>> Yes. My family said it was interesting.

>> Interesting is a polite word for not

very good.

>> Exactly. But I tried again later and the

second time was better.

>> That's the key. Try again. Don't [music]

give up.

>> Just like English learning.

>> Yes. Exactly like English learning. You

try, maybe you make mistakes, but you

try again. And each time, you get

better.

>> That's such a good connection. Learning

to cook and learning English are very

similar.

>> They are. Both need practice. Both need

patience and both get easier with time.

>> And both are more fun when you enjoy the

process.

>> True. So, do you cook every day?

>> Not every day. Maybe four or five times

a week. Some days I am too tired. I

order food.

>> Online delivery?

>> Yes. It's so easy now, right? You open

an app, you choose your food, in 30

minutes, it arrives. [music]

>> It's amazing and sometimes a little

dangerous because it is so easy to order

food. You order too much, you spend too

much money.

>> Yeah, oh yes, that happened to me. One

month, I looked at my expenses. I spent

so much money on food delivery.

>> It adds up fast.

>> Very fast. So, I tried to cook more at

home. It's cheaper and actually

healthier.

>> Home cooking is usually healthier. You

know what goes in the food. You control

the salt, the oil, the sugar.

>> Yes, restaurant food, especially fast

food, can have a lot of salt and oil.

>> But it's so delicious.

>> It is. That's the problem.

>> What's your favorite thing to cook at

home?

>> I love making soup, vegetable soup. It's

easy and warm and good.

>> Soup is great, especially in cold

weather.

>> Yes, when it's cold outside and you have

a warm bowl of soup, perfect.

>> You know what I love to cook? Stir-fry.

Vegetables and meat in a pan. Very fast,

very hot.

>> Stir-fry is great, very quick, right?

>> Yes, 10 or 15 minutes and it's ready.

And you can use different things each

time. Different vegetables, different

sauce.

>> I should try that. What vegetables do

you use?

>> Usually broccoli, carrots, and peppers.

Maybe some mushrooms.

>> That sounds colorful.

>> It is. A colorful plate is usually a

healthy plate.

>> That's a great saying. A colorful plate

is usually a healthy plate.

>> Yes. Different colors in vegetables mean

different vitamins. Red, orange, green,

all different nutrients.

>> My English students used to ask me,

"What English words are useful for

cooking?" Do you want to practice some

cooking words?

>> Great idea. Let's do it.

>> Okay. First word, chop. C H O P. Chop.

>> Chop means to cut something into small

pieces. Chop the onion, chop the

vegetables.

>> Good. Next word, boil. [music] B O I L.

Boil.

>> Boil means to heat water or liquid until

it bubbles. Boil the water, boil the

pasta.

>> Perfect. Next, fry. F R Y. Fry.

>> Fry means to cook in oil in a pan. Fry

the egg, fry the chicken.

>> And we have bake. B A K E. Bake.

>> Bake is to cook in the oven. Bake the

bread, bake a cake.

>> And one more, season. S E A S O N.

Season.

>> Season means to add salt, pepper, or

spices to food to make it taste better.

Season the meat, season the soup.

>> Excellent. So, we have chop, boil, fry,

bake, season.

>> Let's say them together.

>> Chop, boil, fry, bake, season.

>> Chop, boil, fry, bake, season.

>> Great job. Those are very useful words

in the kitchen.

>> Alice, if you could go anywhere in the

world right now, where would you go?

>> Ooh, that's a wonderful question. Can I

think for a moment?

>> Of course. Take your time.

>> Okay. I think I would go to Japan.

>> Japan, great choice. Why Japan?

>> I have always wanted to see Japan. The

culture, the food, the nature,

everything looks so beautiful.

>> It is beautiful. Have you ever been?

>> No, not yet. It's on [music] my list. My

dream list of places to visit.

>> A dream list, I like that. Do you have a

long list?

>> Very long. Japan, New Zealand, Iceland,

Morocco, Brazil, many places.

>> Wow, you want to travel a lot.

>> I do. Travel is one of my biggest

dreams. I believe that when you travel,

you learn so much about the world, about

other people, about yourself.

>> I completely agree. Travel changes you,

in a good way.

>> Yes, you see how other people live. You

[music] eat different food, you hear

different languages.

>> And you see that the world is big and

beautiful.

>> Exactly. What about you, David? Where

would you go?

>> For me,

I would go to Italy.

>> Italy, because of the food?

>> Partly, but also because of the history,

the art, the old buildings. Italy has so

much history.

>> Rome, Florence, Venice?

>> Yes. I want to see the Colosseum in

Rome. I want to see the art in Florence.

And of course, Venice, the city on the

water.

>> [music]

>> Venice is so unique. No cars, only boats

and walking.

>> I know, it's like going back in time.

>> Have you Have you to Italy?

>> Yes, once, a long time ago. I want to go

back.

>> What was your favorite part?

>> The food. Definitely the food. The pasta

was amazing. The pizza was incredible.

And the ice cream? Gelato.

>> Gelato. [music] Italian ice cream is so

good.

>> So good. Creamier than regular ice cream

and so many flavors.

>> What flavor did you try?

>> I tried pistachio. Green ice cream.

>> Pistachio gelato? That sounds amazing.

>> It was the best thing I ever ate. I'm

not joking.

>> You went to Italy and your best memory

is ice cream.

>> [laughter]

>> I know. But food is an important part of

travel. You remember the food. You

remember the tastes.

>> That's true. Food is a big part of

culture. When you eat the local food,

you understand the culture better.

>> Exactly. Okay, let's talk about travel

vocabulary. Some useful words for

travelers.

>> Good idea. First, [music] passport. P A

S S P O R T.

>> Your passport is the official document

you need to travel to other countries.

Don't forget your passport.

>> Next, customs. C U S T O M S.

>> Customs is the place at the airport or

border where officers check your bags

and documents. Go through customs before

you enter the country.

>> Next, itinerary. I T I N E R A R Y. This

is a slightly longer word.

>> An itinerary is your travel plan. It

shows where you go and when. Let me

check my itinerary.

>> Next, accommodation. A C C O M M O D A T

I O N.

>> Accommodation is the place where you

stay. A hotel, a hostel, an apartment. I

need to book my accommodation.

>> And last, exchange rate.

>> The exchange rate tells you how much

your money is worth in another country.

What is the exchange rate today?

>> Great. So, passport, customs, itinerary,

accommodation, exchange [music] rate.

>> All very useful words when you travel.

>> And a very useful phrase, where is the

nearest?

>> Where is the nearest hotel? Where is the

nearest restaurant? Where is the nearest

pharmacy?

>> Practice that phrase, where is the

nearest?

>> Let's say it one more time. Where is the

nearest?

>> Where is the nearest?

>> Alice, do you enjoy your work?

>> That's a deep question. Yes, I do, most

of the time. What about you?

>> Yes, most of the time, but some days are

harder than others.

>> Of course, every job has good days and

bad days.

>> True. What do you think makes a good

job?

>> Hmm, I think a good job has a few

things. First, you need to enjoy what

you do. If you hate your job, every day

is very long and difficult.

>> That's true. You spend so much time at

work, maybe eight or nine hours a day.

If you hate it, that's very hard.

>> Second, I think good colleagues are very

important. The people around you at

work, they make a big difference.

>> Yes, if your colleagues are kind and

supportive, work is much better. If they

are negative or difficult, even a good

job can feel bad.

>> Exactly. And third, I think balance is

important, work-life balance.

>> Work-life balance. Let's explain that

phrase.

>> Work-life balance means you have time

for work and time for your personal

life. Time for family, time for hobbies,

time for rest.

>> Some people work too much. They work 12,

14 hours a day. They have no time for

anything else.

>> That's not healthy. Your body needs

rest, your mind needs rest, you need

time away from work.

>> I heard that in some countries, people

work very long hours, but in other

countries, people work fewer hours, but

are more productive.

>> Yes, working more hours doesn't always

mean working better. Sometimes when you

are rested, you work smarter.

>> Work smarter, not harder. Have you heard

that saying?

>> Yes, it's very popular. It means don't

just use all your energy, Use your

energy in a smart way.

>> Good advice. Now, what about studying?

Many of our listeners are students or

they are adults studying English.

>> Yes, so let's talk about studying. Do

you have any advice for people who want

to study more effectively?

>> Yes. First, make a study plan. Don't

just study when you feel like it. Have a

regular time.

>> That's good advice. If you study at the

same time every day, it becomes a habit.

>> Exactly, like brushing your teeth. You

don't think about it, you just do it.

>> Second advice, study in a good

environment. A quiet place with good

light, no distractions.

>> Distractions. Let's explain that word. A

distraction is something that takes your

attention away from what you are doing.

>> Like your phone. Your phone is the

biggest distraction.

>> [laughter]

>> Yes. You sit down to study, 5 minutes

later you are watching videos on your

phone.

>> We all do this. It's so easy.

>> So, put your phone away when you study

or at least turn off the notifications.

>> Notifications, those are the small

alerts. You have a new message, someone

liked your photo.

>> Those little sounds and vibrations break

your concentration.

>> Concentration, c o n c e n t r a t i o

n. It means focusing your mind on one

thing.

>> And you need concentration when you

study.

>> Third advice, take breaks. Don't study

for 3 hours without stopping.

>> Study for 25 or 30 minutes, then take a

5-minute break, then study again.

>> This is called the Pomodoro method. Have

you heard of it?

>> Yes. Pomodoro is the Italian word for

tomato. Funny name for a study method.

>> Yes. The person who created it used a

tomato-shaped kitchen timer.

>> Ah, that makes sense now. A

tomato-shaped timer, so he called the

method Pomodoro.

>> Exactly, and many students use this

method. It really works.

>> Okay, let's practice some useful phrases

for studying. I need to focus.

>> I need to focus. Very simple, very

useful.

>> I have a lot to study.

>> I have a lot to study. You might say

this before an exam.

>> I'm going to review my notes.

>> Review means to look at something again,

to read it again. I'm going to review my

notes.

>> I don't understand this. Can you explain

it again?

>> I don't understand this. Can you explain

it again? This is very useful. Don't be

afraid to ask.

>> Never be afraid to say, "I don't

understand." It is not embarrassing. It

is brave.

>> That's right. [music] The bravest

students are the ones who ask questions.

David, let me ask you something. Are you

a healthy person?

>> [laughter]

>> I try to be. I am not perfect, but I

try.

>> I think that's all any of us can do, try

our best. [music]

>> Exactly. What about you? Do you consider

yourself healthy?

>> I think I am quite healthy. I exercise.

I try to eat well. I sleep enough.

>> Sleep is so important. How many hours do

you sleep?

>> Usually about 7 to 8 hours. Sometimes

more.

>> That's the recommended amount. Doctors

say adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep.

>> Yes, and when you don't sleep enough,

everything is harder. You feel tired.

You can't concentrate.

>> You are more stressed. You make more

mistakes.

>> Even your immune system gets weaker. You

get sick more easily.

>> Really? Sleep affects your immune

system?

>> Yes. When you sleep, your body repairs

itself. It builds up your immune system.

If you don't sleep enough, your body

can't do this work.

>> That's amazing. Sleep is like medicine.

>> Exactly. Free medicine, and it feels

good.

>> The best kind of medicine.

Okay, what about exercise? We talked a

little about this before. How important

is exercise?

>> Very important. But I think people

sometimes think exercise must be very

hard or very long.

>> Yes, people think they need to go to the

gym for 2 hours every day.

>> But that's not true. Even a small amount

of exercise helps a lot.

>> Like walking?

>> Yes, walking is excellent. 30 minutes of

walking a day is enough for basic

health.

>> 30 minutes? That's not very much.

Everyone can find 30 minutes.

>> Exactly. You don't need expensive

equipment. You don't need a gym

membership. Just go outside and walk.

>> And if you can't go outside, sometimes

the weather is bad or you have no time.

>> Then do something at home. Stretching,

simple exercises, even dancing in your

living room counts.

>> [laughter]

>> Dancing in your living room? I love

that.

>> I'm serious. Dancing is great exercise

and it's fun.

>> It's true. Exercise doesn't have to feel

like exercise. If you enjoy it, you will

do it more.

>> That's the key. Find something you

enjoy. Maybe it's swimming. Maybe it's

cycling. Maybe it's football.

>> Or dancing in your living room.

>> [laughter]

>> Or dancing in your living room. The

important thing is to move your body.

>> Let's also talk about mental health.

This is very important, too.

>> Yes, very important. Physical health and

mental health are connected.

>> Mental health is about how you feel

emotionally, how you feel in your mind.

>> Sometimes people feel stressed, anxious,

or sad. These are normal feelings,

>> [music]

>> but if they last a long time, you need

to take care of yourself.

>> Some things that help mental health,

spending time with people you love.

>> Yes, human connection is very important.

We need other people.

>> Also, spending time in nature, going to

a park, walking by the sea, being in a

forest.

>> Nature is very calming. Many studies

show that spending time in nature

reduces stress.

>> And of course, doing things you enjoy,

hobbies, creative activities.

>> Hobbies are so important for mental

health. They give you joy. They give you

a break from everyday stress.

>> What are your hobbies, Alice?

>> I love reading and I love painting. Just

small paintings, nothing professional,

but it relaxes me.

>> That's wonderful. The act of creating

something is very satisfying. What about

you, David?

>> I like music. I play guitar a little,

not very well, but I enjoy it.

>> Playing an instrument is wonderful. It's

good for your brain, too.

>> Yes, learning music is like learning a

language. Your brain has to work in new

ways.

>> Another connection between music and

language learning.

>> Really? I didn't know that.

>> Yes, music trains your ear. It helps you

hear differences in sounds, and that

skill helps with language. So, if you

want to learn English, you should also

listen to English music.

>> Exactly. Listen to English songs, even

if you don't understand all the words.

>> The rhythm, the sounds, the patterns,

all of this helps your brain.

>> Let's practice some health-related

phrases now.

>> Good idea. I feel under the weather.

>> I feel under the weather. This is an

idiom. It means you feel a little sick,

not very sick, just not well.

>> I feel under the weather today. I think

I'll rest at home.

>> Good example. Next, I need to take

better care of myself.

>> I need to take better care of myself.

This means I need to pay more attention

to my health.

>> Next, [music] I'm trying to eat

healthier.

>> I'm trying to eat healthier. Very common

phrase. Many people say this.

>> [laughter]

>> Especially after eating too much cake.

>> Yes, I ate so much cake. I'm going to

eat healthier tomorrow.

>> We all say that.

Alice, how are you feeling right now?

Really, how are you feeling?

>> Right now? [music]

Actually, I feel very good. Talking with

you is always nice, and I enjoy these

conversations.

>> Me, too. I feel happy and relaxed right

now.

>> That's wonderful. You know, in English,

we have many words for feelings, for

emotions.

>> Yes, and many learners know happy and

sad, but there are so many more words.

>> Let's explore some. Excited. E X C I T E

D.

>> Excited means you feel very happy and

full of energy about something. I am so

excited about my trip.

>> Nervous. N E R V O U S.

>> Nervous means you feel worried or a

little scared about something, often

before something important. I am nervous

before my presentation.

>> Proud. P R O U D.

>> Proud means you feel very good about

something you did or something someone

you loved did. I am proud of my hard

work.

>> Frustrated. F R U S T R A T E D.

>> Frustrated means you feel annoyed

because something is difficult or not

working. I feel frustrated when I can't

understand English.

>> This is a very common feeling for

language learners.

>> Very common, but it's normal. Everyone

feels frustrated when learning something

new.

>> Relieved. R E L I E V E D.

>> Relieved means you feel happy because

something difficult or worrying is now

over. I feel relieved that the exam is

finished.

>> That's a great one. We all know that

feeling after an exam.

>> [music]

>> And one more, grateful. G R A T A T F U

L.

>> Grateful means you feel thankful. You

appreciate something or someone. I am

grateful for my health. I am grateful

for my family.

>> Grateful is a beautiful word and feeling

grateful is very good for your mental

health.

>> Studies show that people who feel

grateful are happier. They worry less.

They are more positive.

>> So it's good to think about what you are

grateful for.

>> Every day you can think of three things

you are grateful for. It doesn't have to

be big things.

>> I am grateful for this cup of coffee. I

am grateful for the sunshine today. I am

grateful for my comfortable bed.

>> Small things, simple things, but they

bring happiness.

>> That's beautiful, Alice.

>> Thank you. I read a lot about this

topic.

>> I can tell. Okay, let's now practice

using these emotion words in sentences.

I'll say a situation and you say how you

feel.

>> Okay, I'm ready.

>> You studied very hard for an English

test and you got a very high score. How

do you feel?

>> I feel proud and excited. I'm so proud

of myself. I worked very hard and I did

well.

>> Perfect. Next, you are going to speak

English with someone new for the first

time. How do you feel?

>> A little nervous, but I'm also excited.

It's a good opportunity.

>> Great. See, you can be nervous and

excited at the same time. Feelings are

complex.

>> Yes, often we feel more than one thing

at the same time. That is completely

normal.

>> Okay, one more. You tried very hard to

do something, but it didn't work. You

had to do it again. How do you feel?

>> Frustrated. I feel a bit frustrated, but

I'm not going to give up. I'll try

again.

>> Excellent. And that attitude, I'll try

again, that is the [music] key to

success in English, in life, in

everything.

>> Never give up. That's three simple

words, but very powerful. Never give up.

>> Say it with us. Never give [music] up.

>> Never give up.

>> One more time. Never give up.

>> David, [music] do you think technology

has made our lives better or worse?

>> Ooh, big question.

I think both.

>> Both? Explain.

>> Technology has made many things better.

Communication is so much easier now. You

can call or video chat with someone on

the other side of the world.

>> Yes, 30 years ago you had to write a

letter and wait weeks for a reply.

>> Now you send a message and get a reply

in seconds.

>> That's amazing when you think about it.

>> And for learning English, technology is

incredible. You have YouTube, you have

apps, you have podcasts.

>> Like [music] us. Right now you are using

technology to learn English.

>> Exactly. Technology makes English

learning more accessible. More people

can learn

>> [music]

>> anywhere in the world.

>> That's a beautiful thing. But you said

technology can also be worse?

>> Yes, sometimes technology creates

problems, too. People spend too much

time on their phones.

>> Too much social media, too many videos.

>> And people compare themselves to others

online. They see perfect pictures,

perfect lives, and they feel bad about

their own life.

>> That's a real problem. Social media

sometimes makes people feel less happy.

>> Also, technology can make us less

patient. We want everything immediately.

Fast internet, fast answers, fast food

delivery.

>> Fast food delivery again.

>> It keeps coming up, but it's true. We

want instant results, and learning

English is not instant.

>> Not at all. Learning English takes time,

months, years, but technology can make

the journey more enjoyable.

>> Yes, use technology wisely. Don't let it

control you. You control it.

>> Don't let technology control you. You

control technology.

>> Good phrase. Okay, let's talk about some

technology vocabulary.

>> Yes, some modern words that are useful

to know.

>> First, download. D O W N L O A D.

>> To download means to get files or apps

from the internet onto your device.

Download the app on your phone.

>> Upload. U P L O A D.

>> To upload means to send files from your

device to the internet. Upload the photo

to social media.

>> Wi-Fi. W I F I.

>> Wi-Fi is wireless internet connection.

Is there Wi-Fi here? Very important

question when you travel.

>> The most important question.

>> Password. P A S S W O R D.

>> Your password is the secret word you use

to protect your accounts. What is the

Wi-Fi password?

>> And update. U P D A T.

>> To update means to get the newest

version of something. Update your phone.

This app needs an update.

>> Great. Download, upload, Wi-Fi,

password, update. All very useful in

modern life.

>> And one useful phrase, my internet is

not working.

>> The most frustrating sentence in modern

life.

>> My internet is not working. Can you help

me? Or simply, the Wi-Fi is slow today.

>> We all know that feeling. Waiting for a

page to load, waiting for a video to

buffer.

>> Patience. Technology teaches us

patience.

>> Or the opposite.

>> Okay, Alice, let's talk about something

very important for our listeners.

English learning tips.

>> Yes, this is the topic everyone wants to

know about.

>> How do you really improve your English?

What works?

>> I've thought about this a lot, and I

believe the most important thing is

consistency.

>> Consistency. C O N S I S T E N C Y.

Let's explain this word.

>> Consistency means doing something

regularly, again and again. Not

sometimes, but every day or almost every

day.

>> Many people study English very hard for

1 week, then they stop. Then they start

again. This is not consistent.

>> And it's not very effective. It's better

[music] to study a little every day than

to study a lot and then stop.

>> 15 minutes every day is better than 3

hours once a week.

>> Exactly. Your brain needs regular input,

regular exposure to the language.

>> Exposure. E X P O S U R E. This means

being in contact with the language,

hearing it, reading it, using it.

>> The more you expose yourself to English,

the more you learn, even when you don't

realize it.

>> That's an important point. You can learn

English even when you are not studying.

>> Yes, you can learn by watching a TV show

in English, by listening to music, by

reading a menu in a restaurant.

>> Even by listening to us. Right now, you

are learning. You are hearing real

English conversation.

>> Your brain is working. Even if it feels

relaxed, it is processing the language.

>> That's the magic of listening.

>> [music]

>> Passive learning is still learning.

>> Passive means you are not working very

hard. You are just receiving, just

listening.

>> But even passive listening helps. Your

ear gets used to the sounds of English,

the rhythm, the stress.

>> Stress in English can mean worry, but in

language it means which syllable you say

stronger.

>> Good point. For example, comfortable.

The stress is on the first syllable,

com-for-ta-ble.

>> Not comfortable. It's comfortable.

>> These small things, stress, rhythm,

sounds, you learn them by listening a

lot.

>> Now, another tip. Don't be afraid of

making mistakes.

>> This is huge. Many learners are afraid

to speak because they are afraid to make

mistakes.

>> But mistakes are how you learn. Every

mistake teaches you something.

>> When you make a mistake and someone

corrects you, you remember it much

better than if you read it in a book.

>> Exactly. Your brain remembers things

that feel real, that feel important.

>> So, speak. Talk to people. Maybe in

person, maybe online. Just talk.

>> There are many apps and websites where

you can find speaking partners. People

who want to learn your language and they

can help you with English.

>> An exchange. You teach them, they teach

you. Everyone wins.

>> Great idea. Another tip, watch English

movies and shows, but don't always use

subtitles in your language.

>> Try watching with English subtitles or

no subtitles at all.

>> It's difficult at first, but it gets

easier and your listening improves so

fast.

>> I agree. Subtitles in your own language,

you read them, not listen. So, you're

not really training your ears.

>> But English subtitles, you hear the

words and see them. Double learning.

>> Good advice. And one [music] more tip,

keep a vocabulary notebook.

>> A vocabulary notebook is just a small

notebook where you write new words.

>> When you hear a new word, write [music]

it. Write the meaning. Write an example

sentence.

>> Then review it later. Go back and read

your notebook. Test yourself.

>> This helps you remember new words much

better.

>> And one final tip, enjoy the process.

>> Yes. Don't think of English as homework.

Think of it as an adventure.

>> Every new word you learn is a tool.

Every new phrase is a door that opens

for you.

>> When you speak English, you can

communicate with millions of people

around the world.

>> [music]

>> That's amazing.

>> It's a superpower, really. English is

one of the most widely spoken languages.

It connects the world.

>> So, enjoy learning it. Be curious, be

patient, and keep going.

>> Oh, I just realized something.

>> What?

>> We haven't asked our listeners something

important.

>> What is that?

>> If you are enjoying this video, please

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>> Our community is growing every day.

Learners from so many countries, all

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>> And you belong here, whatever your

level, whatever your country.

>> Now, let's continue.

>> Alice, what is your biggest dream?

>> My biggest dream? To write a book.

>> A book, really? What kind of book?

>> I want to write a book about language

learning, about how to learn a language

in a fun way.

>> That sounds perfect for you. You know so

much about this topic.

>> Thank you. It's something I think about

a lot. Maybe one day.

>> Why maybe? Why not definitely?

>> [laughter]

>> You're right, definitely. One day I will

write that book.

>> There, see the difference? Maybe one day

I will write a book versus definitely

one day I will write that book.

>> The language we use changes how we think

about our goals.

>> Exactly. If you say maybe, you give

yourself an excuse not to do it.

>> But if you say I will, you commit.

[music] You make a promise to yourself.

>> I will. Two small but powerful words.

>> I will improve my English. I will

practice every [music] day. I will keep

going even when it's hard.

>> Say those sentences with us. I will

improve my English.

>> I will improve my English.

>> I will practice every day.

>> I will practice every day.

>> I will keep going even when it's hard.

>> I will keep going even when it's hard.

>> Wonderful. Those are powerful promises

to yourself.

>> And what is your biggest dream, David?

>> My biggest dream, I want to visit every

continent. [music]

>> Every continent? All seven?

>> All seven. Europe, Asia, Africa, North

America, South America, Australia, and

Antarctica.

>> Antarctica, really? The cold one with

the penguins?

>> [laughter]

>> Yes, the cold one with the penguins. I

want to see the ice, the wild nature. It

must be incredible.

>> That is a big dream. Have you visited

many continents already?

>> I've been to four so far. Still need

South America, Australia, and

Antarctica.

>> You're more than halfway there.

>> Yes, and I believe I will do it. I will

visit all seven continents.

>> See, I will, not maybe.

>> [laughter]

>> Exactly. I'm practicing what I preach.

>> Practice what you preach. Let's explain

this idiom.

>> Practice what you preach means do what

you tell others to do. Don't just talk

about it, do it.

>> Like a fitness teacher who exercises

every day. They don't just tell you to

exercise, they do it themselves.

>> They practice what they preach.

>> Great idiom. Use it. You should practice

what you preach.

>> Now, let's talk about goals. Big dreams

are great, but we also need smaller

goals.

>> Yes, a big dream can feel very far away.

So, we break it into small steps.

>> Small goal one, learn 10 new words this

week.

>> Small goal two, watch one English video

every day.

>> Small goal three, write five English

sentences in a notebook each morning.

>> Each small goal brings you closer to the

big dream.

>> Step by step, day by day, you get there.

>> Step by step. Let's say that. Step by

step.

>> Step by step.

>> And [music] day by day.

>> Day by day.

>> These are great phrases. Simple,

encouraging. Step by step and day by

day.

>> Alice, we've talked about so many things

today.

>> We have. Daily routines, food, travel,

work, health, technology, English

learning, dreams. [music]

>> That's a lot of English in one

conversation.

>> And our listeners did it. They listened

to the whole thing.

>> If you are still here, congratulations.

You just practiced English for a very

long time.

>> And you probably understood more than

you thought you would.

>> That's the power of listening. It works

even when you don't realize it.

>> Let's do a quick review of some of the

key phrases we used today.

>> Great idea. I'll say the phrase and you

repeat it. Ready?

>> Ready.

>> A good morning makes a good day.

>> A good morning makes a good day.

>> Where is the nearest?

>> Where is the nearest?

>> I need to take better care of myself.

>> I need to [music] take better care of

myself.

>> I feel relieved.

>> I feel relieved.

>> I feel grateful.

>> I feel grateful.

>> Never give up.

>> Never give up.

>> Step by step and day by day.

>> Step by step and day by day.

>> Practice what you preach.

>> Practice what you preach.

>> I will improve my English.

>> I will improve my English. My favorite

one.

>> All of these phrases are natural

English. People use them in real

conversations.

>> When you know these phrases, you can use

them too. In conversations, in writing,

everyday. [music]

>> And the more you use English, the more

natural it becomes.

>> Like a muscle. You exercise it and it

gets stronger.

>> I love that comparison. English is a

muscle. Exercise it everyday.

>> Now, we have a very important section.

Practice questions.

>> These are questions for you, the

listener. Think about each one. Answer

in your head or say it out loud.

>> Saying it out loud is [music] better.

Speaking practice is so important.

>> Okay, question one. What time do you

wake up every morning?

>> Think about it and say, I wake up at say

the time out loud.

>> Good. Question two. What is your

favorite food and why do you like it?

>> Try to say two or three sentences.

>> [music]

>> My favorite food is,

I like it because

>> Excellent. Question three. If you could

travel anywhere right now, where would

you go?

>> If I could go anywhere, I would go to, I

want to go there because

>> Beautiful. Question four. What is one

habit you want to change or improve?

>> I want to, I think this will help me

because

>> Great work. Question five. How do you

feel about your English right now?

Honestly.

>> There are no wrong answers. Be honest

with yourself.

>> I feel blank about my English. I think I

am good at blank, but I want to improve

my blank.

>> Well done. These are not easy questions.

You did great.

>> Every time you answer a question in

English, your brain practices. Your

English grows.

>> Even if no one hears you, speaking out

loud is very powerful.

>> Talk to yourself in English. In the

shower, in the car, in the kitchen.

>> [laughter]

>> Talk to yourself. People might think you

are a little crazy.

>> [laughter]

>> But you will have very good English.

>> Worth it.

>> Okay, let's now do something special. We

are going to say important phrases

slowly and clearly.

>> This helps your brain remember the

phrases and helps you say them

correctly.

>> I will say the phrase, Alice will repeat

it, then we both say it together, and

then you say it, too.

>> Are you ready? Let's start.

>> I am learning English every day.

>> I am learning English every day.

>> Together. I am learning English every

day.

>> Your turn. Say it out loud. I am

learning English every day.

>> Great. Next, I am getting better and

better.

>> I am getting better and better.

>> Together, I am getting better and

better.

>> Your turn. I am getting better and

better.

>> Excellent. English is becoming easier

for me.

>> English is becoming easier for me.

>> Together, English is becoming easier for

me.

>> You say it. English is becoming easier

for me.

>> I understand more English now than

before.

>> I understand more English now than

before.

>> Together, I understand more English now

than before.

>> Your turn. I understand more English now

than before.

>> I am proud of my progress.

>> I am proud of my progress.

>> Together, I am proud of my progress.

>> Say it and mean it. I am proud of my

progress.

>> And one [music] more. This is our

favorite.

>> I will not give up. I will keep going.

>> I will not give up. I will keep going.

>> Together, I will not give up. I will

keep going.

>> Now you.

>> [music]

>> I will not give up. I will keep going.

>> That was beautiful. I hope you said that

and felt it, really felt it.

>> Because it's true. You are here, you

listened, you practiced, you are not

giving up.

>> And that makes all the difference.

>> Alice, this was such a wonderful

conversation today.

>> It really was. I loved every part of it.

>> And I want to say something to everyone

listening.

>> What's that?

>> You chose to spend time learning. You

could have done anything else, but you

chose English.

>> And that choice matters. Every time you

choose to listen, to practice, to try,

you are choosing to grow.

>> Learning a language is not easy. It

takes time, it takes effort, and

sometimes it's frustrating.

>> But every minute you spend with English,

it's never wasted. It all adds up.

>> Today's listening practice, it helped.

Even if you don't notice it right now.

>> Your brain is working. It is processing

everything you heard.

>> And next time you hear these words or

phrases in real life, you will recognize

them. You will understand.

>> That's the moment that makes it all

worth it. Oh, I know that word. I know

that phrase.

>> And it will happen. [music] It will

happen if you keep going.

>> So please, keep going.

>> Come back tomorrow or the day after.

Watch another video. Listen more.

>> Each video is more practice, more

progress, more confidence.

>> And remember, you are not alone. There

are learners all over the world just

like you. All trying, all growing, all

listening to English conversations in

their kitchens, their cars, their rooms.

>> You are part of something big, a global

community of English learners.

>> And we are so happy you are part of

ours.

>> Before we go, we have one question for

you. We love reading your answers in the

comments.

>> Here is today's question.

>> What topic do you want us to talk about

in our next video?

>> Tell us in the comments. Any topic.

Work, family, travel, sports, health,

culture, anything.

>> We read every comment, and your ideas

help us make better videos.

>> So write your answer below. I want you

to talk about blank.

>> We can't wait to read what you write.

>> Thank you so much for spending this time

with us today.

>> It was truly our pleasure.

>> Keep listening, keep learning, keep

going.

>> And we will see you in the next video.

>> Goodbye for now. [music]

>> Goodbye. Take care, everyone.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
chop /tʃɒp/ A2	verb - To cut something into smaller pieces with a knife
boil /bɔɪl/ A2	verb - To cook liquid or food until it reaches high temperature and bubbles form
fry /fraɪ/ A2	verb - To cook food in hot oil or fat
bake /beɪk/ A2	verb - To cook food in an oven using dry heat
season /ˈsiːzən/ B1	verb - To add salt, pepper, or spices to food to improve its flavor
passport /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ A1	noun - An official document issued by a government identifying a citizen and authorizing travel abroad
customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ B1	noun - The place at a border or airport where officials check goods and travelers entering a country
itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ B2	noun - A detailed plan or route of a journey
accommodation /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/ B1	noun - A place to stay or live, such as a hotel or apartment
distraction /dɪˈstrækʃən/ B2	noun - Something that takes your attention away from what you are doing
concentration /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/ B2	noun - The action or power of focusing your attention completely on one thing
frustrated /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - Feeling annoyed or discouraged because you cannot achieve or do something
relieved /rɪˈliːvd/ B2	adjective - Feeling happy or relaxed because something difficult or worrying has ended or avoided
grateful /ˈɡreɪtfəl/ B1	adjective - Feeling or showing appreciation for something received or done
consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ C1	noun - The quality of always acting or performing in a similar way; regularity
exposure /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/ B2	noun - The state of being subjected or open to an experience, influence, or environment
preach /priːtʃ/ C1	verb - To advocate or recommend a belief, habit, or behavior to others