English Podcast - What Your Favorite Color Says About You | 🎧 Intermediate – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.[Music] hello and welcome to English on the go did you know that your favorite color might reveal hidden traits about your personality in this episode we'll explore how different colors connect to emotions behaviors and even Life Choices plus you'll learn some fun expressions and new vocabulary along the way so whether you're a fan of bright yellows or calming Blues this episode will give you a fresh perspective on yourself and others colors are everywhere in our lives they're in the clothes we wear the things we buy and even the way we decorate our homes but did you know that psychologists believe colors can reflect who we are for example people who love blue are often calm and dependable while fans of red are known for their energy and passion each color tells its own story and that's what makes this topic so fascinating today we'll talk about the connection between your favorite color and your personality are you curious to find out what your favorite color says about you let's get started before we jump into today's conversation let's think about this for a moment colors are a big part of our lives but have you ever stopped to consider what your favorite color says about you here are a few questions to get you thinking question one what's your favorite color and why do you like it for example do you like pink because it's associated with love or blue because it feels calming question two do you think your favorite color reflects your personality why or why not for example if your favorite color is yellow do you think it shows that you're an optimistic and cheerful person question three have you ever thought about how colors affect your mood or decisions for example does wearing black make you feel more confident or calm hey Sarah it's great to see you let's kick things off with an easy question what's your favorite color hi Brian well I've always loved blue it's so calming and peaceful for me I feel like it really matches my personality someone who's laidback likes to go with the flow and is always down for a chill day by the beach you know I like to keep things cool and collected I get that blue is often associated with calmness tranquility and trust it's definitely a color that helps you keep your cool what about you Mike oh I'm all about red it's bold it's full of energy and it really fits my personality I'm the type of person who loves loves action and excitement when I see red it makes me feel like I'm ready to tackle anything head on it's definitely the color that gets me pumped up nice red is definitely linked to energy passion and even courage it's a color that can make you feel like you're on top of the world right I guess you could say red gives you that fire in your belly feeling aha exactly and I've also heard that people who like green are often seen as balanced calm Cal and nature loving green is the color of growth and Harmony it's like you're always in tune with nature for me though red is more about taking risks jumping into action and being a little bold for sure Green's a great color for people who are down to Earth but I guess that's not really my vibe red makes me feel on top of the world and when I'm wearing it I feel Unstoppable it's like I'm ready to face any challenge that comes my way way I see where you're coming from colors can definitely affect our mindset and how we approach things but let me ask you both have you ever noticed how certain colors influence your mood or even your decisions throughout the day oh 100% whenever I wear blue I feel more focused and calm it helps me to clear my head and think straight especially when I'm feeling stressed it's almost like ret button on on the other hand when I wear bright yellow I feel more energetic like I could take on the world it's funny how a simple color can change how you feel I totally agree I think colors have a way of affecting our Vibe without us even realizing it for me when I'm in a red shirt I feel like I'm ready to take on anything it's like my confidence levels go through the roof but when I'm feeling low I'll avoid wearing dark colors because they make me feel even more in the dumps that's an interesting point Mike it's fascinating how we sometimes pick up on certain colors based on how we're feeling I guess you could say the colors we choose are like Windows into our moods exactly it's like when people say Green With Envy it's not just a phrase it actually makes sense I've noticed that people around me who love green are often really down to earth and calm but when I see someone wearing red I instantly think they have a strong personality someone who's not afraid to stand out in a crowd that's a good point Sarah colors can almost be like a second language that speaks to others without saying a word red definitely makes a statement While Blue might make someone seem more reserved or thoughtful it's all about what you want to express without having to speak up such a great conversation it's amazing how something as simple as a favorite color can say so much about who we are and how we're feeling it's like wearing your heart on your sleeve or in this case your color let's go over some key words and phrases from the conversation I'll explain them in a simple way so you can use them in everyday talk one laidback this means relaxed easygoing and not stressed for example Sarah is a laid-back person who enjoys calm and peaceful activities two go with the flow to go with the flow means to accept things as they happen instead of trying to control them like when Mike says he's the type of person who always goes with the flow no matter what happens three keep your cool if you keep your cool it means you stay calm even when things get stressful Sarah can keep her cool even when everything around her is crazy four get pumped up to get pumped up means to get really excited or enthusiastic about something for example Mike gets pumped up before a big game like he's ready to take on the world five fire in your belly having fire in your belly means you have a strong feeling of determination or passion red gives Mike the fire in his belly to face any challenge six down to earth if someone is down to earth it means they are practical realistic and not arrogant Sarah is down to earth she's always ready to help others and doesn't act like she's better than anyone else seven on top of the world when you feel on top of the world you're really happy confident or successful Mike felt on top of the world after finishing his big project eight in the dumps if you're in the dumps it means you're feeling sad or depressed Mike said he feels in the dumps when he wears dark colors it's like the colors make him feel worse nine affect your vibe to affect your Vibe means to change or influence how the mood around you feels for example the colors you wear can affect your Vibe whether you're feeling confident relaxed or energetic 10 Windows into our moods colors can be like Windows into our moods this means that the colors we wear can give others a sense of how we're feeling without us even saying anything now listen to the conversation again this time try to identify the words as you listen if you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content click the Subscribe button and stay updated with our latest [Music] episodes hey Sarah it's great to see you let's kick things off with an easy question what's your favorite favorite color hi Brian well I've always loved blue it's so calming and peaceful for me I feel like it really matches my personality someone who's laidback likes to go with the flow and is always down for a chill day by the beach you know I like to keep things cool and collected I get that blue is often associated with calmness tranquility and trust it's definitely a color that helps you keep your cool what about you Mike oh I'm all about red it's bold it's full of energy and it really fits my personality I'm the type of person who loves action and excitement when I see red it makes me feel like I'm ready to tackle anything head on it's definitely the color that gets me pumped up nice red is definitely linked to energy passion and even courage it's a color that can make you feel like you're on top of the world right I guess you could say red gives you that fire in your belly feeling aha exactly and I've also heard that people who like green are often seen as balanced calm and nature-loving green is the color of growth and Harmony it's like you're always in tune with nature for me though red is more about taking risks jumping into action and being a little bold for sure Green's a great color for for people who are down to Earth but I guess that's not really my vibe red makes me feel on top of the world and when I'm wearing it I feel Unstoppable it's like I'm ready to face any challenge that comes my way I see where you're coming from colors can definitely affect our mindset and how we approach things but let me ask you both have you ever noticed how certain colors influence your mood or even your decisions throughout the day oh 100% whenever I wear blue I feel more focused and calm it helps me to clear my head and think straight especially when I'm feeling stressed it's almost like ret button on the other hand when I wear bright yellow I feel more energetic like I could take on the world it's funny how a simple color can change how you feel I totally agree I think colors have a way of affecting our Vibe without us even realizing it for me when I'm in a red shirt I feel like I'm ready to take on anything it's like my confidence levels go through the roof but when I'm feeling low I'll avoid wearing dark colors because they make me feel even more in the dumps that's an interesting point Mike it's fascinating how we sometimes pick up on certain colors based on how we're feeling I guess you could say the colors we choose are like Windows into our moods exactly it's like when people say Green With Envy it's not just a phrase it actually makes sense I've noticed that people around me who love green are often really down to earth and calm but when I see someone wearing red I instantly think they have a strong personality someone who's not afraid to stand out in a crowd that's a good point Sarah colors can almost be like a second language that speaks to others without saying a word red definitely makes a statement While Blue make someone seem more reserved or thoughtful it's all about what you want to express without having to speak up such a great conversation it's amazing how something as simple as a favorite color can say so much about who we are and how we're feeling it's like wearing your heart on your sleeve or in this case your color Let's test your understanding of today's conversation and vocabulary answer these three questions based on what we discussed and remember the answers will be revealed at the end of the episode one what does the phrase keep your cool mean a to get really excited B to remain calm in a stressful situation or C to avoid making any decisions two what does it mean to go with the flow a to try to control everything B to be flexible and accept things as they come or c to act in a rigid way not changing plans three if someone is described as down to earth what does that mean a they are very practical and humble B they are very outgoing and talkative or C they enjoy spending time in nature don't worry about the answers just yet we'll review them at the end of the episode keep listening now that we've discussed colors and their meanings let's think about how this might apply to your own experiences consider the following questions and reflect on them question one what is your favorite color and how does it make you feel when you wear or see it example I love wearing blue because it makes me feel calm and peaceful when I see blue it reminds me of the sky and the ocean which makes me feel relaxed question two do you think the colors you choose say something about your person personality or mood why or why not example I usually wear bright colors like yellow when I'm feeling happy and energetic I think the colors we wear reflect our emotions or how we want others to see us question three have you ever changed your color preferences or noticed a shift in your style over time what do you think caused that change example I used to wear dark colors all the time but recently I've been wearing more colorful clothes I think it's because I've been feeling more confident and open to trying new things that's a wrap for today's episode of English on the go let's quickly review the quiz answers one what does the phrase keep your cool mean answer B to remain calm in a stressful situation two what does it mean to go with the flow answer B to be flexible and accept things as they come three if someone is described as down to earth what does that mean answer a they are very practical and humble thanks for listening don't forget you can always download the free pdf with today's vocabulary to keep practicing we encourage you to listen again to solidify everything you've learned we'll see you next time until then keep learning keep speaking and remember learn everywhere speak everywhere [Music]