[Music] hi everyone welcome back to podcast and chill your favorite spot to relax and learn English and as always I'm joined by the brilliant Gwen how's it going Gwen I'm good Leo but why do you always introduce me like I'm your boss well you do have that boss energy anyway let's talk about today's episode okay but before that Leo why are you smiling like that oh nothing I just thought of how you always call me childish because you are you laugh at your own jokes Leo well being like a baby isn't bad at all did
you know there's even a method for learning languages called learning like a baby that's true babies learn Naturally by listening imitating and interacting exactly babies are incredible learners but here's a question can we use this method to learn English as adults that's a great Point Leo today we'll explore if and how this natural way of learning can help us improve our English skills and to all our listeners out there we've got practical tips and examples ready for you don't forget to grab the free pdf in the description below to follow along with today's episode so
sit back relax and let's answer that question together can we really learn English [Music] like all right Gwen let's talk about why people feel like giving up and how to keep going sure Leo let's start with the importance of persistence persistence is what separates people who reach their goals from those who don't I completely agree did you know there's a study from the University of Pennsylvania it founds successful people often fail more times than others that's because they don't let failure stop them instead they learn from it and keep trying exactly Leo failure is just
a stepping stone when we fail we learn what doesn't work which helps us improve so instead of thinking I failed we should say I learned something new today that's a great mindset to have another way to keep going is by setting small achievable goals that's so true sometimes big goals feel overwhelming and that makes people want to quit exactly for example instead of saying I want to lose 10 kg you could say I'll go for a 20-minute walk every day and when you hit those small goals it feels so good that you want to keep
going absolutely there's a theory called the prog press principle it says that even small winds can make a big difference in how motivated we feel that makes so much sense it's like building a staircase each step gets you closer to the top another thing people can do is focus on why they started in the first place that's a great Point Gwen when we remember our why it helps us stay strong even when things get tough for example if your goal is to learn English think about the opportunities it can bring like traveling or getting a
better job yes or connecting with new people from around the world and sometimes it's helpful to find inspiration from others who've been through similar challenges that's so true I read a story about a marathon runner who trained for years before finally winning a race stories like that remind us that success takes time and effort you know Gwen many of our listeners subscribe to the learn English podcast Channel because they want to improve their English skills yes and we can see their hard work in the comments they leave we've received hundreds of comments about the challenges
they face while learning and you know what when you feel challenged it means you're growing that's such an important Point Leo growth doesn't happen when things are easy it happens when you push through the hard parts and we're here to remind you that even on your toughest days you're doing better than you think remember every effort you make brings you closer to your goal so to all our listeners out there don't give up keep going let's go over some useful phrases from today's podcast these phrases can help you express yourself better in English push through
to keep going even when something feels very hard or challenging example I wanted to give up but I decided to push through and finish the project stay on track to keep focused and not get distracted from your goal example writing down my tasks helps me stay on track with my goals bounce back to recover quickly after a failure or a tough situation example even though I made a mistake I'm going to bounce back stronger step up to take more responsibility or make a greater effort example when my team needed help I decided to step up
and take the lead power through to keep working hard even when you feel tired or want to stop example I powered through my homework even though I was exhausted Gwen which phrase do you think our listeners might find the most useful I think push through is really useful because it reminds people to stay determined during tough times that's a good point I'd say stay stay on track is also great because it helps with keeping focus on goals how about you listeners which phrase would you like to start using more often let us know in the
comments now let's dive into some discussion questions from today's podcast question one what does push through mean and how can it help you in difficult times I think it means not giving up when things are hard right it's about finding the strength to keep going even if you feel tired or unsure for example when you're studying for an exam and feel overwhelmed pushing through helps you finish strong question two how can stay on track make your daily routine more effective when you stay on track you're less likely to get distracted exactly for instance writing a
to-do list in the morning can help you stay focused throughout the day that's a great point it's about having a clear Direction and knowing what to prioritize how about you listeners which of these phrases do you think you'll use in your daily life leave your answers in the comments let's delve deeper into why persistence matters so much Gwen sure Leo persistence is like building a house every brick you lay no matter how small gets you closer to your goal that's true persistence is about keeping your focus and energy even when it gets tough research from
Harvard University shows that people who persist despite challenges are more likely to reach their goals that's so inspiring it means each small step is a victory exactly failure is not the end it's part of the process a study from the University of Pennsylvania found that those who view failure as a chance to learn are more successful over time that's such a great takeaway so listeners if you've made mistakes think of them as lessons not setbacks another lesson is the power of celebrating small wins right every small achievement helps you see your progress research shows that
celebrating progress can boost your motivation and keep you moving forward listeners take time to recognize even the smallest steps toward your goals and let's not forget the importance of self-compassion being too hard on yourself can make it harder to keep going remember progress doesn't have to be perfect it just needs to move you forward focus on the bigger picture the reason why you started in the first place reflect on your journey and celebrate how far you've already come you're right Gwen sometimes finding inspiration isn't about famous people it can come from the people around us
our friends family or even our co-workers absolutely Leo think about someone who juggles a full-time job while going to school at night they may not be famous but their effort shows us what's possible when you stay committed that's so true and even within our audience we've seen Amazing Stories like The Listener who left a comment saying they practice English every day during their lunch break that kind of dedication is truly inspiring and it's a reminder that persistence isn't about perfection it's about progress I like that Gwen progress not Perfection let's let's also talk about self-compassion
because being kind to yourself is so important when you're working toward a goal that's a great Point sometimes we're our own toughest critics and that can make the journey even harder exactly studies show that people who practice self-compassion are more likely to stick with their goals because they recover faster from setbacks that's a great Insight so if you stumble don't beat yourself up instead treat yourself like you would a good friend encouraging and understanding exactly and don't forget to celebrate small wins along the way even just finishing one small task can be a reason to
feel proud that's so motivating Gwen and I think our listeners can take these ideas and use them in their own lives Gwen when people feel like giving up asking themselves the right questions can really help that's true Leo self-reflection is a great way to reconnect with your goals one important question is why did I start this journey in the first place that's a powerful one it helps you remember your initial motivation another great question is what will I regret if I give up now absolutely thinking about future regret can push you to keep going what
have I already achieved so far is another one that's important Leo reflecting on your progress reminds you how far you've come here's one I really like what small step can I take right now to move forward I love that Gwen focusing on one small action can make the Big Goal feel less overwhelming another question could be what can I learn from The Challenge I'm facing that's great every challenge is an opportunity to grow right and let's not forget who can I talk to for support or advice yes talk talking to a friend Mentor or family
member can give you a fresh perspective and the encouragement you need these are all excellent questions Gwen I think they'll really help our listeners get back on track when they feel like giving up let's explore some fresh phrases from today's topic great idea Leo let's start with keep moving forward keep moving forward means to continue even when things are tough for example even when I faced challenges at work I kept moving forward and completed the project next we have build momentum build momentum means to create energy or progress to keep going for example starting with
small tasks in the morning helps me build momentum for the rest of the day another useful phrase is stay determined stay determined means to keep your focus and not give up no matter what for example I stayed determined to finish my studies even when it got tough we can also use find your why find your why means to understand the reason behind your goals to stay motivated for example I remind myself that I'm learning English to get a better job that's my why finally let's talk about celebrate small wins celebrate small wins means to acknowledge
and feel good about the little achievements along the way for example every time I finish a chapter in my English book I celebrate that small win by treating myself now let's discuss some questions to help our listeners reflect on today's topic sure Leo first question what's one small win you've celebrated recently and how did it motivate you to keep going that's a great question Gwen let me share one of mine last week I finished reading an English book for beginners it was challenging but it motivated me to read more and improve my vocabulary that's a
great example Leo celebrating small wins helps us see progress second question what's your why for chasing your goals why is it meaningful to you I'll answer that one too my why is being able to connect with people around the world through English it gives me a sense of purpose and motiv me to keep learning even when it's tough that's inspiring Leo I think my why would be helping our listeners reach their language goals it's so rewarding to know we're making a difference listeners we'd love to hear your answers in the comments below your stories could
Inspire someone else to keep going all right that's all for today's episode of podcast and chill we hope this conversation gave you some motivation to keep chasing your go goals remember progress is progress no matter how small don't forget to check out the free pdf with tips and new vocabulary from today's episode and as always we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below thank you for joining us today see you next time on podcast and chill [Music]
