B1 English Listening Practice | The Power of Consistency | Improve Your English | Speaking Practice – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.hello everyone and welcome back to code your English the place where we talk about learning English and also about building a better life step by step day by day i'm so happy to have you here with me today if this is your first time listening thank you for joining if you've been listening for a while welcome back you are doing something great for your English and I'm proud of you keep going and never stop learning today's topic is very special we're going to talk about the power of consistency this topic is not only important for learning English but also for anything you want to do in life whether your goal is to speak English fluently start a new job lose weight or become more confident consistency is the key now you may ask what is consistency don't worry we will talk about that soon in this episode we will learn what consistency means why it's so powerful how it helps you grow and how you can become more consistent in your daily life we will also talk about why many people stop before they see results and how you can keep going even when you don't feel motivated i will give you simple examples and real life stories to help you understand clearly you will also get easy tips that you can use in your English learning every day why is this important for you because I know you want to improve your English maybe you feel stuck or maybe you feel like it's taking too long i want to tell you this if you stay consistent you will succeed you don't need to do a lot in one day just do a little every day and in time you will see a big change so if you are ready to learn grow and become better not only in English but also in life then this episode is for you let's begin our journey into the power of consistency i hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it gives you the strength to keep moving forward one small step at a time what is consistency let's now talk about a very important word consistency what does it mean in simple words consistency means doing something again and again over time without stopping it means you don't give up after one day or one week you keep doing the same good action every day even when you are tired even when you are not in the mood and even when you don't see quick results it is not about being perfect it is about showing up again and again for example imagine you want to get better at speaking English you listen to this podcast one time and then you stop for two weeks do you think your English will improve maybe a little but not much but if you listen to English for 15 or 20 minutes every day your ears will become used to the language you will understand more words and your speaking will slowly become better you may not see a big change in one or two days but after one or two months you will feel a big difference that's the power of being consistent let's look at another example think about going to the gym or exercising at home if you do 100 push-ups one day and then do nothing for the next 3 weeks your body will not change much but if you do just 10 push-ups every day for 30 days your muscles will become stronger you didn't do a lot in one day but you did a little bit every day and that is what makes the real change consistency is more powerful than doing too much only once it's the same with learning anything new think about studying for a test if you try to learn everything in one night it's very stressful and you may forget many things but if you study a little bit each day your brain has more time to understand and remember you are not only learning you are building a strong habit that helps you grow over time let me give you another simple example imagine a glass of water you put one drop of water in the glass every day on the first day the glass looks empty on the second day you still see almost nothing but if you keep adding one drop each day the glass will be full after some time that's exactly how consistency works it may feel slow at the beginning but it leads to big results in the end now why is consistency so important because most good things in life take time we don't become good at something in one day success progress improvement all these things need time and effort and the only way to keep moving forward is to take small steps every day when you are consistent you build a strong habit you train your mind and body to keep working even when it feels hard you create a routine that becomes part of your life another reason consistency is important is because it helps you stay focused sometimes we try new things and stop quickly because we don't see fast results but when we are consistent we learn to be patient we learn that big changes come from small actions and that gives us confidence we start to believe in ourselves we say "Yes I can do it i'm making progress every day also consistency removes stress when you do something every day it becomes easier it becomes part of your normal day just like brushing your teeth or drinking water you don't have to think too much you just do it and when you do it again and again you get better you build momentum like a train that starts slowly but becomes faster and stronger as it moves forward so in simple words consistency is doing the right thing again and again it's about showing up every day even when you don't feel like it it's about believing in the small steps and most of all it's about not giving up you don't need to do big things just take small actions every day over time those small actions will bring big success why is consistency so powerful now that we understand what consistency means let's talk about why it is so powerful you may not always feel it but small actions done every day can create big changes in your life at first these actions might feel too small or too slow you may feel like nothing is happening but if you stay patient and continue you will see how powerful consistency really is let's say you want to speak English fluently you decide to learn 10 new English words every day on the first day you learn 10 words that's good but it doesn't change much right away on the second day you learn 10 more still it feels like a small step but now think about what happens after one week you have learned 70 new words after one month you know 300 words and in 6 months you will know more than 1,800 English words that's a big number you didn't learn them all in one day you did it slowly step by step this is the power of consistency many people don't reach their goals because they want quick results they do something for a few days and then stop they think this is not working but they don't give it enough time change takes time growth takes time success is not a big jump it's many small steps in the same direction when you do a little every day you are not only getting better you are also building strong habits these habits help you move forward even on days when you don't feel very strong now let's talk about motivation many people say "I will study when I feel motivated," or "I will exercise when I feel like it." But here's the truth motivation comes and goes some days you feel excited and ready to work but on other days you feel tired or bored that's normal motivation is like the weather it changes sometimes it's sunny and sometimes it's cloudy you cannot wait for perfect weather to go outside in the same way you cannot wait for motivation to take action this is where consistency becomes your best friend consistency stays even when motivation leaves it's about doing what you need to do even when you don't feel like doing it it's about keeping your promise to yourself think about brushing your teeth you don't need motivation to do it you just do it every day because it's a habit that's how you want to treat your goals too make them part of your day make them a habit and that habit will take you far let me share a simple story there was a man who wanted to improve his English he was very busy with work and family but he decided to listen to English podcasts every morning for just 10 minutes only 10 minutes some people told him that's not enough but he continued day after day week after week he listened while walking while cooking or while cleaning after a few months his listening got better he started understanding more words and sentences later he started speaking with more confidence he didn't study for hours he was just consistent that's what made the difference you see you don't need to be perfect you just need to be present show up for your goals every day even in a small way if you miss a day it's okay just come back the next day don't quit don't say I failed say I will try again because one small action each day is more powerful than one big action once in a while so remember this consistency is stronger than motivation small actions build strong results if you want to grow in English or in life don't wait for the perfect time start today keep going tomorrow and believe that your small steps will lead to big success that's the real power of consistency benefits of being consistent consistency is not just a good habit it's a life-changing one when you are consistent you give yourself the chance to improve grow and succeed let's explore the many wonderful benefits of being consistent not only for learning English but also for your personal life first of all consistency helps you improve your skills and make real progress think about any skill you want to learn reading writing speaking English cooking driving or playing the guitar no one becomes great at these things in just one day improvement happens slowly step by step when you practice a skill every day even for a short time you get better your brain learns better your hands move faster your memory becomes stronger it doesn't matter if your progress is small each day over time all those small steps will add up and one day you will look back and feel proud of how far you've come let's take English speaking as an example at first you may feel shy or unsure when you try to speak English but if you speak a little bit every day even just talking to yourself in the mirror or repeating phrases from a podcast you will start to feel more confident your tongue will move more easily your mind will find the right words faster you'll stop worrying about making mistakes all of this happens because you stayed consistent and when you see your progress you'll feel even more motivated to keep going another great benefit of consistency is that it builds discipline discipline means doing the right thing even when it's not easy when you are consistent you learn how to manage your time and energy you teach yourself to stay focused maybe some days you don't feel like studying maybe you're tired or busy but if you still take five or 10 minutes to listen to English or read a short text you are training your mind you are building a strong habit that kind of discipline is useful not only for learning but for everything in life work health relationships and goals consistency also gives you something very special confidence every time you do something again and again you begin to trust yourself more you say "Yes I can do this i am making progress." That confidence can change your whole attitude you walk taller you speak more clearly you believe in your ability to learn and grow and when you feel confident you're more likely to try new things you'll speak English in public apply for new jobs or start projects you used to fear that all starts with simple daily action let's look at how consistency helps in personal life too think about your health if you eat healthy food only one time a week it won't help much but if you eat a little healthier every day more vegetables more water less sugar your body will thank you you will feel better sleep better and have more energy the same goes for exercise walking 15 minutes every day is better than running for 1 hour once a month it's the daily effort that brings the biggest reward consistency also makes your relationships stronger if you talk kindly to your family every day spend time with your children or friends or simply show love and care each day your relationships will grow people will feel close to you they will trust you why because they see you again and again you are not just kind one time you are kind every day that's powerful and of course when we talk about learning English consistency is your best friend learning a language takes time you have to hear it read it speak it and use it many times before it becomes easy that's why small daily practice is so helpful maybe you listen to one short podcast every morning or write five sentences in English every night maybe you practice vocabulary during lunch or speak English with a friend once a day these little habits will help your English grow like a plant that gets water every day so as you can see being consistent brings many benefits it improves your skills it helps you move forward it builds discipline and confidence it makes your life better both in small ways and big ones and the best part you don't need to be perfect you just need to be present show up every day do something small believe in your daily effort because consistency is not just a tool for success it is the key to success tips to stay consistent staying consistent is not always easy life gets busy some days you feel tired other days you feel unmotivated that's normal everyone feels that way sometimes but the good news is there are simple and helpful tips that can make it easier to stay on track these tips can help you build strong habits stay focused and continue your journey even when things feel hard one of the most helpful things you can do is start small many people try to do too much at the beginning they want to study English for 2 hours every day exercise for 1 hour and change their diet all at the same time but this often leads to burnout when something feels too big your brain feels tired before you even begin so instead of doing everything at once start with just 5 or 10 minutes a day if you want to improve your English begin by listening to a podcast while brushing your teeth or reading a short English story before bed when the habit feels easy it becomes part of your routine and once it's part of your routine you can slowly do more another tip is to make a plan when you have a clear plan it's easier to take action you don't have to think too much or make a big decision every day for example you can create a weekly schedule and decide "On Monday I will listen to a podcast on Tuesday I will write a short paragraph in English on Wednesday I will practice speaking for 10 minutes." This kind of plan helps you stay focused it gives you direction and when you follow the plan you feel good about yourself you feel proud because you are keeping your promise it also helps to choose the same time each day for your task when you do something at the same time every day like right after breakfast or just before bed your brain starts to expect it it becomes a habit you don't have to think about it you just do it that's why brushing your teeth or drinking water in the morning feels so easy your brain is used to it you can do the same with English learning try to link it to another habit you already have for example every time I drink my morning coffee I will learn five new English words this simple connection can make a big difference another important tip is to remove distractions when it's time to study or practice put your phone on silent turn off the TV go to a quiet place if you can even 10 minutes of quiet focus is better than 1 hour of distracted learning your brain needs space to focus so make a small study corner or find a calm moment in your day and let your friends or family know this time is important for you that way they can support you instead of interrupting you it's also helpful to track your progress you can keep a notebook or use a calendar each time you study or complete a task put a small mark or write it down over time you will see a line of success one day two days one week two weeks this visual progress gives you motivation you see that you are moving forward and when you miss a day don't feel bad just look at all the days you were consistent and say "That's okay i'll start again tomorrow." You should also reward yourself when you stay consistent for one week do something nice for yourself maybe watch your favorite movie enjoy a special meal or take a relaxing walk these small rewards make you feel good and your brain connects success with happiness you'll want to continue because it feels enjoyable rewards don't have to be big or expensive they just need to bring you joy and celebrate your effort sometimes it helps to find a partner or join a group when you do something with another person it becomes more fun and you feel more responsible you can share your progress support each other and stay motivated together maybe you and a friend can send voice messages to each other in English or join an online group where people learn and practice together when you're part of a team it's easier to stay consistent because you're not alone finally remember to be kind to yourself you don't need to be perfect everyone makes mistakes everyone has busy days or tough times if you miss one day it's okay don't say "I failed." Say "I'll try again tomorrow." What matters most is that you keep going progress is not about being fast it's about not giving up even slow progress is still progress so if you want to stay consistent start small make a simple plan create a routine remove distractions track your progress give yourself small rewards and find support when you can and above all be patient and kind to yourself your effort even when it feels small is building something great one day at a time you are creating a better version of yourself and that is something truly powerful challenges people face on the journey of learning something new especially learning English or building better habits many people face challenges these challenges are very common they happen to almost everyone maybe at the beginning you feel excited and motivated you make a plan and feel ready to follow it but after a few days or weeks something changes you feel bored you feel tired you get distracted and slowly you stop doing the things you wanted to do this is a normal part of the learning process you are not alone even successful people go through this the key is not to be perfect the key is to learn how to keep going even when things feel hard one of the biggest problems people face is boredom at first everything feels new and fun but after some time the same routine can feel boring for example maybe you listen to the same type of English lesson every day and it starts to feel repetitive or maybe you do the same kind of exercise and it's not exciting anymore when we get bored we lose interest we don't feel excited to continue that's why it's important to change things sometimes try a new podcast watch a new English video or speak with someone different a small change can make a big difference it helps your brain feel fresh and interested again another common problem is feeling tired or low on energy after a long day at work or school you might feel too tired to practice or study your body wants rest your mind feels heavy and sometimes you just want to do nothing this is completely normal everyone feels tired sometimes the secret is to listen to your body but still take small steps if you can't do 30 minutes just do five minutes if you don't want to study with full focus maybe just listen to something while lying down small actions even on tired days keep your habit alive and often after doing just a little you feel more energy and motivation to continue distractions are also a big challenge in today's world there are so many things fighting for your attention your phone social media TV messages from friends noise from outside it's very easy to say "I'll do it later." and then forget that's why creating a quiet space and a clear time for your learning is so important try to turn off notifications put your phone away for a few minutes find a small quiet place in your home even if it's just 10 minutes make that time special and focused you'll be surprised how much you can do when you remove distractions sometimes the biggest challenge is wanting to give up you may feel like I'm not improving or it's too difficult or this is not working these thoughts are normal everyone has them learning a new skill like English takes time it takes patience you will not see big results in just a few days but if you keep going step by step you will get better think of it like planting a seed you don't see the plant right away but if you water it every day it slowly grows your learning is the same keep watering it with your daily practice and you will see results later so what can you do when you face these challenges how can you stay on track first remind yourself why you started what is your goal do you want to speak better English to get a better job do you want to travel or pass a test write your reason down and read it often when things get hard your reason will help you stay strong second make your task as easy as possible you don't need to do a lot just do a little every day one sentence one word one audio small steps are better than no steps small actions build big habits third celebrate your progress even if you only studied for 5 minutes that's still a win say "Well done to yourself be proud of your effort." Positive feelings help you come back the next day fourth talk to someone don't keep your struggles inside share your feelings with a friend teacher or partner you can even join an online group or listen to stories from people who have the same problems knowing that others go through the same thing makes you feel stronger you feel less alone and finally don't be afraid to start again if you stop for one day or even one week it's okay just come back restart you are not a failure you are human life is busy and full of surprises what matters is that you keep trying remember every challenge is part of the journey feeling bored tired or distracted doesn't mean you are weak it means you are learning you are growing stay kind to yourself stay patient and most importantly keep going you are stronger than you think how to build consistency now let's talk about something very important how to build consistency consistency means doing something again and again without stopping it doesn't mean doing it perfectly it means doing it regularly even when life gets busy or hard if you want to learn English well or build any good habit consistency is the key it's not about doing a lot one time it's about doing a little every day when you are consistent you slowly build a strong habit and that habit becomes part of your life the best way to start is to start small many people try to do too much in the beginning they say "I will study for 1 hour every day." Or "I will wake up at 5:00 a.m and read 20 pages." This sounds great but it's hard to keep going after a few days they feel tired and they stop that's why starting small is better instead of 1 hour start with 5 minutes instead of 20 pages just read one instead of watching a long video just listen to a short one when it feels easy you are more likely to do it again tomorrow and slowly over time you can grow your habit you can study longer you can read more but the beginning must feel simple small steps make the journey easier another helpful tip is to make a routine a routine means doing something at the same time every day for example you can decide I will listen to English for 5 minutes after breakfast or I will write one sentence in English before I go to sleep when you connect your habit to a regular part of your day it becomes natural you don't have to think about it too much it just becomes a part of your daily life this makes it easier to remember and harder to forget the more your habit fits into your daily routine the stronger it becomes it's also a great idea to track your progress you can use a simple notebook a journal or even a calendar after you finish your habit make a small mark or write one sentence like "I listened to English today." or I read one short story when you see your progress on paper it makes you feel proud it shows you how far you have come even if the progress is small it is still progress and seeing it every day reminds you to keep going some people like to make checklists others draw stars or color boxes on a calendar find the way that works for you the goal is to see your effort and celebrate it speaking of celebration don't forget to reward yourself when you are consistent you should feel happy and proud give yourself small rewards maybe after 7 days of practice you enjoy your favorite snack or you take a relaxing walk or you watch a movie in English rewards make your brain feel good they tell your mind "Yes this is something I want to do again." You don't need big rewards even saying well done to yourself is a reward give yourself a smile a clap or a little dance these small positive actions make your habit stronger now here's something very important practice every day even if you only do a little do it every single day daily practice keeps your habit alive it keeps your brain active it helps you remember more when you skip days it's harder to come back but when you do something every day it becomes normal just like brushing your teeth it becomes part of who you are some days will be easy some days will be hard but every day is a chance to grow don't wait for the perfect time just take action no matter how small and here's a final tip don't break the chain this means once you start your daily habit try to never miss a day each day when you complete your habit you can put an X on your calendar after a few days you will see a line of X's a chain your goal is to keep the chain going the longer the chain the stronger your motivation and if you miss one day don't be sad just start a new chain always come back always restart so remember building consistency is not about doing a lot it's about doing a little every day start small make a routine track your progress reward yourself and don't break the chain these simple steps will help you build a strong habit that stays with you if you want to improve your English these tips can change your life one step at a time one day at a time you are building a better future keep going you are doing great now let me share a real life example or story that might help you to know more about the power of consistency let me share with you a true and inspiring story it's about a man named Omar omar is from a small town and for most of his life he didn't speak English he had always wanted to learn but every time he started he stopped after a few days he felt like English was too hard he would say maybe it's not for me i'm too old to learn i'm not smart enough but deep down Omar still had the dream he wanted to understand movies in English he wanted to travel he wanted to talk to people from around the world he just didn't know how to stay consistent one day Omar heard someone say something simple but powerful just do 5 minutes a day every day at first he didn't believe it can 5 minutes really help me he thought but he decided to try he downloaded a simple English podcast and told himself "I will listen for five minutes every day that's it no pressure no big goals just five minutes." At the beginning it felt strange he listened while making tea or before going to bed sometimes he only understood a few words but he didn't stop he didn't worry about understanding everything he just showed up every day he made a small check mark in his notebook every time he listened after one week he had seven marks after one month he had 30 for the first time in his life Omar felt like he was building something slowly those 5 minutes became 10 then 15 he started writing down new words he began watching short English videos with subtitles he even started repeating sentences out loud to practice his speaking after 3 months Omar was doing 30 minutes of English practice every day but to him it still felt simple because it had become part of his life one day his friend asked him "How did you learn so much English so fast?" Omar smiled and said "I didn't learn fast i just didn't stop." That was his secret consistency he didn't do anything big or special he just did something small every day and that small habit changed his life one year later Omar joined an English class in his town he could understand the teacher he could ask questions he was still learning but now he had confidence he even started helping other students he told them "If you want to learn don't worry about being perfect just be consistent show up every day." Today Omar works at a travel agency he talks to people from different countries every day he helps tourists books trips and gives advice all in English his dream came true not because he was lucky or very smart but because he stayed consistent he believed in small steps and those steps took him far this story shows us something important success does not come from doing something big one time it comes from doing something small many times omar didn't wait for the perfect time he didn't give up when things felt slow he kept going and you can do the same whether you want to learn English get healthy or build a new habit start small stay consistent and believe in yourself just like Omar you will see the results and one day you'll look back and smile at how far you've come tips for English learners if you want to improve your English it's important to have a simple and smart plan many people feel lost when they start learning they ask "What should I do first?" or "How can I learn faster?" The answer is not always about doing more but about doing the right things with consistency and patience so let's talk about some helpful tips that can guide you on your English learning journey one of the best things you can do is practice every day for 15 to 30 minutes you don't need to study for hours just a small amount of time each day is enough if you use it well when you practice every day your brain stays active and remembers more think of it like watering a plant if you give it a little water every day it grows but if you water it too much once a week and forget the rest of the time it might not survive the same goes for learning English daily practice keeps your learning alive and fresh but how should you use those 15 to 30 minutes use simple habits that are easy to follow for example you can listen to an English podcast while walking or cooking you don't have to understand every word just listen and try to catch a few new words or phrases this will improve your listening skills naturally you can also try writing one sentence in English every day it could be about your day your mood or something you learned over time these small sentences become paragraphs and your writing becomes better and more confident another great habit is to speak with a friend in English if you don't have a friend who speaks English you can talk to yourself yes really look in the mirror and say "Good morning today I feel happy." Or describe what you are doing i am making tea i am washing dishes these small speaking moments help your mouth get used to English words and if you make it fun you'll want to do it more often now this part is very important don't stop if you make mistakes everyone makes mistakes when they learn something new it's part of the process mistakes help you grow when a baby learns to walk they fall many times but they get up again and try that's how we learn anything in life english is the same if you say something wrong it's okay if you forget a word it's okay if someone corrects you be happy that means you are learning don't feel shy or embarrassed be proud that you are trying also don't compare yourself to others some people learn fast others take more time every learner has their own journey what matters is not how fast you go but how long you keep going the more you practice the better you become the more you speak the more confident you feel your English will improve step by step be kind to yourself and enjoy the process so remember practice a little every day use simple habits like listening writing and speaking make your practice part of your daily life and most importantly never stop just because you make mistakes keep going stay positive and believe in yourself you are learning something beautiful and every small step you take brings you closer to your goal as we reach the end of today's episode I want to remind you that results don't come quickly whether you're learning English or working on any personal goal progress can feel slow at times but don't let that discourage you the truth is results come slowly but they will come if you stay consistent just like Omar in the story you don't need to do everything perfectly or quickly to succeed all you need is to keep going even when it feels difficult success doesn't happen overnight but with small steps each day you will look back and be amazed at how far you've come it's easy to feel frustrated when you don't see instant results but remember learning is a process and every little effort you make is building your future every time you practice English even for just a few minutes you are moving closer to your goal think about it this way when you plant a seed in the ground you can't see the plant growing every day but over time it starts to sprout grow taller and bloom your learning journey is exactly like that every time you study you're planting seeds of knowledge some days it might feel like nothing is happening but keep going you will see the growth in time it's also important to remind yourself that no one's journey is the same there may be days when you feel like you're not improving or that others are doing better but the truth is everyone learns at their own pace the key is not to compare your progress to anyone else's focus on your own journey celebrate your small wins and trust that your hard work will pay off it doesn't matter how fast or slow you go what matters is that you don't stop i know it's easy to get caught up in the idea of instant results we live in a world where everything seems to happen quickly whether it's ordering food shopping online or even getting answers on the internet but learning something new especially a language takes time and patience and that's okay so if you feel like giving up I encourage you to take a deep breath and remember why you started think about the reasons you want to learn English maybe it's to travel to meet new people to get a better job or simply because you enjoy learning new things hold on to that reason and let it motivate you when things get tough i want to encourage you to keep going don't stop even when it feels hard even when you feel frustrated those are the moments when you're actually growing the most the important thing is to stay consistent and keep taking small steps forward with every small effort you are getting closer to your goal and one day you will look back and be so proud of how far you've come so remember this consistency is key little by little every day you are making progress it might not feel like it at times but trust me you are keep showing up for yourself keep practicing even when it feels hard because your future self will thank you you are capable of more than you realize i'll leave you with this motivational quote to carry with you success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out this quote is a perfect reminder that the little things we do every day lead to big results the small efforts you make today are what will bring you success tomorrow thank you for listening to today's podcast i hope this episode has inspired you to stay consistent on your learning journey remember you don't need to be perfect you just need to keep going take it one step at a time and trust that every effort is building the path to your success keep believing in yourself you've got this thank you so much for listening to today's episode i really hope you found it helpful and inspiring remember learning English is a journey and every step you take brings you closer to your goals i invite you to listen again whenever you need a little extra motivation or support consistency is the key to success and coming back to this podcast will help you stay on track good luck with your English learning journey keep practicing stay positive and believe in yourself you're doing great and you have everything you need to succeed until next time take care and I look forward to having you listen again soon keep up the hard work and remember you've got this