Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life | BBC Ideas – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.The top sports stars get there with a lot of coaching - not just physical but also psychological
2.I work with sports people all the time, and here are a few secrets from the world of sports psychology
3.And it turns out, these tricks are equally relevant in everyday life
4.So next time you feel really nervous, try this
5.It might sound a bit strange, but I promise you it works
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
important
A2Having relevant and crucial value.
Example:
"But as important as taking care of yourself"
reframing
A2To frame again.
Example:
"Reframing anxiety as excitement"
excited
A2To stir the emotions of.
Example:
"Tell yourself: “I am not nervous, I am excited!”"
cyclist
A2A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.
Example:
"with six gold medals - track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy: "
phrases
A2A short written or spoken expression.
Example:
"You don't need to say much. Use small phrases like:"
totally
A2To the fullest extent or degree.
Example:
"totally normal."
removed
A2To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.
Example:
"and that sense of anxiety, is just so far removed"
they're
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"they're mentally rehearsing it in their minds."
runners
A2Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
Example:
"Runners might visualise difficult parts of their race."
identify
A2To establish the identity of someone or something.
Example:
"Identify any mental challenges and how you could overcome these."
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| important | A2 | Having relevant and crucial value. |
| reframing | A2 | To frame again. |
| excited | A2 | To stir the emotions of. |
| cyclist | A2 | A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling. |
| phrases | A2 | A short written or spoken expression. |
| totally | A2 | To the fullest extent or degree. |
| removed | A2 | To move something from one place to another, especially to take away. |
| they're | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| runners | A2 | Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet. |
| identify | A2 | To establish the identity of someone or something. |
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