Be, Been, and Being Explained Simply | English Grammar Made Easy | English Conversation Podcast

[00:00:00][music] >> Hey everyone, welcome back to Daily English Academy.

[00:00:10]>> We're really happy you're here with us today.

[00:00:12]>> Whether you're relaxing at home, >> taking a walk, >> or enjoying a cup of coffee.

[00:00:17]>> Thank you for learning English with us.

[00:00:19]>> Tom, today's topic is interesting.

[00:00:22]>> It really is.

[00:00:23]>> Three tiny words.

[00:00:25]>> But they cause a lot of confusion.

[00:00:27]>> Be, >> been, >> and being.

[00:00:30]>> Those three.

[00:00:32]>> I think many learners hear them and immediately feel nervous.

[00:00:35]>> They think, "Oh no, grammar."

[00:00:38]>> Exactly.

[00:00:39]>> But honestly, today's lesson isn't about grammar.

[00:00:42]>> It's about life.

[00:00:43]>> Feelings.

[00:00:44]>> Experiences.

[00:00:46]>> And real conversations.

[00:00:47]>> No stress.

[00:00:48]>> No complicated rules.

[00:00:50]>> Just easy English.

[00:00:52]>> And lots of examples.

[00:00:54]>> Tom, can I ask you something?

[00:00:56]>> Of course.

[00:00:56]>> When you were learning English, were you afraid to speak?

[00:01:00]>> All the time.

[00:01:01]>> Really?

[00:01:01]>> Oh, yes.

[00:01:02]>> Why?

[00:01:03]>> I worried about using the wrong word.

[00:01:05]>> Me, too.

[00:01:06]>> I kept thinking, "What if people laugh?"

[00:01:09]>> That's a very common fear.

[00:01:11]>> I think many listeners feel the same.

[00:01:13]>> So, if you're listening and thinking, "I'm bad at English."

[00:01:17]>> Stop right there.

[00:01:19]>> Seriously.

[00:01:20]>> Seriously.

[00:01:21]>> You're not bad at English.

[00:01:23]>> You're learning.

[00:01:24]>> And learning takes time.

[00:01:25]>> Always.

[00:01:26]>> So, let's start with the simplest word.

[00:01:29]>> The word be.

[00:01:30]>> I like this word.

[00:01:32]>> Me, too.

[00:01:32]>> It feels simple.

[00:01:34]>> And powerful.

[00:01:35]>> So, what is be?

[00:01:37]>> Think of it as a beginning.

[00:01:39]>> A beginning?

[00:01:40]>> Yes.

[00:01:40]>> Explain.

[00:01:41]>> We often use be for dreams.

[00:01:43]>> Interesting.

[00:01:44]>> Goals.

[00:01:45]>> Okay.

[00:01:46]>> Advice.

[00:01:47]>> Ah.

[00:01:48]>> And things we want in life.

[00:01:50]>> Can you give us an example?

[00:01:52]>> Sure.

[00:01:52]>> Go ahead.

[00:01:53]>> I want to be confident.

[00:01:55]>> Nice.

[00:01:56]>> I want to be successful.

[00:01:58]>> Good.

[00:01:59]>> I want to be better at English.

[00:02:01]>> Beautiful.

[00:02:02]>> Those are dreams.

[00:02:03]>> And hopes.

[00:02:04]>> Exactly.

[00:02:05]>> So, be often points towards the future.

[00:02:08]>> That's a nice way to think about it.

[00:02:10]>> What about advice?

[00:02:12]>> We use be all the time.

[00:02:14]>> Such as >> Be careful.

[00:02:16]>> Nice.

[00:02:17]>> Be patient.

[00:02:17]>> Good.

[00:02:18]>> Be kind.

[00:02:19]>> I love that one.

[00:02:20]>> Me, too.

[00:02:21]>> My mother used to say that.

[00:02:23]>> Mine, too.

[00:02:24]>> So, be isn't scary.

[00:02:26]>> Not at all.

[00:02:27]>> It's part of everyday life.

[00:02:29]>> Exactly.

[00:02:30]>> Now, let's talk about been.

[00:02:32]>> Ah, yes.

[00:02:33]>> This one scares people.

[00:02:36]>> It really does.

[00:02:37]>> People hear been and panic.

[00:02:39]>> But, there's no reason to panic.

[00:02:41]>> So, what does been mean?

[00:02:43]>> Think about experiences.

[00:02:45]>> Experiences?

[00:02:46]>> Yes.

[00:02:47]>> Things that happened before?

[00:02:49]>> Exactly.

[00:02:49]>> Can you give us an example?

[00:02:51]>> Sure.

[00:02:52]>> Go ahead.

[00:02:52]>> I have been tired today.

[00:02:54]>> Nice.

[00:02:55]>> I've been busy this week.

[00:02:57]>> Good.

[00:02:57]>> I've been nervous before interviews.

[00:03:00]>> That's very human.

[00:03:01]>> It is.

[00:03:02]>> What about places?

[00:03:04]>> Great question.

[00:03:05]>> Thank you.

[00:03:06]>> I have been to New York.

[00:03:07]>> Meaning you've experienced New York.

[00:03:10]>> Exactly.

[00:03:11]>> You're not there now.

[00:03:12]>> Right.

[00:03:13]>> But, you've experienced it.

[00:03:15]>> That's the important idea.

[00:03:16]>> Experience.

[00:03:17]>> Life experience.

[00:03:19]>> That's easier than grammar rules.

[00:03:21]>> Much easier.

[00:03:22]>> So, been tells stories.

[00:03:24]>> I love that.

[00:03:26]>> It really does.

[00:03:27]>> It carries memories.

[00:03:28]>> Time.

[00:03:29]>> Experiences.

[00:03:30]>> Emotions.

[00:03:31]>> Exactly.

[00:03:32]>> Now, let's talk about being.

[00:03:35]>> My favorite one.

[00:03:36]>> Really?

[00:03:37]>> Yes.

[00:03:38]>> Why?

[00:03:38]>> Because being feels very human.

[00:03:41]>> Interesting.

[00:03:42]>> It often talks about what is happening now.

[00:03:45]>> Or around now.

[00:03:46]>> Exactly.

[00:03:47]>> Can you give us an example?

[00:03:49]>> Sure.

[00:03:49]>> Go ahead.

[00:03:50]>> I'm being honest with you.

[00:03:52]>> Nice.

[00:03:53]>> You're being very quiet today.

[00:03:55]>> Ah.

[00:03:56]>> The child is being very polite.

[00:03:59]>> So, it's temporary.

[00:04:00]>> Exactly.

[00:04:01]>> It can change.

[00:04:02]>> Like moods.

[00:04:03]>> Or situations.

[00:04:05]>> Right.

[00:04:05]>> Let's compare.

[00:04:06]>> Good idea.

[00:04:07]>> He is quiet.

[00:04:09]>> That's personality.

[00:04:10]>> He is being quiet.

[00:04:12]>> That's right now.

[00:04:13]>> Wow, small difference.

[00:04:16]>> Big meaning.

[00:04:17]>> Exactly. So, let's slow everything down.

[00:04:21]>> Okay.

[00:04:21]>> Be.

[00:04:22]>> Dreams, goals, advice.

[00:04:24]>> Been.

[00:04:25]>> Experiences and memories.

[00:04:27]>> Being.

[00:04:28]>> What is happening now?

[00:04:30]>> That's simple.

[00:04:31]>> Very simple.

[00:04:32]>> And honestly?

[00:04:33]>> What?

[00:04:34]>> Nobody needs to master this today.

[00:04:36]>> Absolutely not.

[00:04:37]>> Learn slowly.

[00:04:39]>> One sentence at a time.

[00:04:41]>> One conversation at a time.

[00:04:43]>> One day at a time.

[00:04:44]>> Because mistakes aren't shameful.

[00:04:46]>> Staying silent is worse.

[00:04:48]>> English is for communication.

[00:04:51]>> Not perfection.

[00:04:52]>> And in the next part >> we'll talk about fear.

[00:04:55]>> Real life meanings.

[00:04:57]>> Advice and requests.

[00:04:59]>> Experiences over time.

[00:05:01]>> Emotions and temporary behavior.

[00:05:03]>> And how these three little words become natural.

[00:05:07]>> When we stop thinking like students >> and start thinking like people. You know something, Tom?

[00:05:13]>> What?

[00:05:14]>> I think fear causes more problems than grammar.

[00:05:18]>> I agree.

[00:05:19]>> Many people understand English while listening.

[00:05:23]>> But when it's time to speak >> their minds freeze.

[00:05:27]>> Exactly.

[00:05:28]>> And suddenly, they start worrying.

[00:05:31]>> Should I say be >> or been >> or being?

[00:05:36]>> And then, nothing comes out.

[00:05:38]>> I've experienced that, too.

[00:05:40]>> Me, too.

[00:05:41]>> But honestly >> What?

[00:05:44]>> fear is worse than mistakes.

[00:05:46]>> Definitely.

[00:05:48]>> So, today let's think about these words as humans.

[00:05:52]>> Not grammar students.

[00:05:54]>> I like that.

[00:05:55]>> Me, too. Let's start with be again.

[00:05:58]>> Okay.

[00:05:59]>> But this time, real life.

[00:06:02]>> Good idea.

[00:06:03]>> When do people use be?

[00:06:05]>> Usually for advice.

[00:06:07]>> Such as?

[00:06:08]>> Be careful.

[00:06:10]>> Nice.

[00:06:11]>> Be patient.

[00:06:12]>> Good.

[00:06:13]>> Be yourself.

[00:06:15]>> I love that one.

[00:06:16]>> Me, too.

[00:06:17]>> Those sentences feel warm.

[00:06:20]>> Because they're about intention.

[00:06:22]>> Not grammar.

[00:06:23]>> Exactly.

[00:06:24]>> Imagine your friend is nervous before a job interview.

[00:06:28]>> Okay.

[00:06:29]>> What would you say?

[00:06:30]>> Just be confident.

[00:06:32]>> Nice.

[00:06:34]>> Be calm.

[00:06:35]>> Good.

[00:06:36]>> And be yourself.

[00:06:38]>> That's beautiful advice.

[00:06:40]>> Simple English can be powerful.

[00:06:43]>> I agree.

[00:06:44]>> Now, let's talk about been.

[00:06:46]>> Ah, experiences.

[00:06:49]>> Exactly.

[00:06:50]>> I think been carries emotions.

[00:06:53]>> That's true.

[00:06:54]>> Can you explain?

[00:06:56]>> Sure.

[00:06:57]>> Go ahead.

[00:06:58]>> Imagine someone asks, "How have you been?"

[00:07:01]>> Okay.

[00:07:01]>> You might answer, "I have been busy lately."

[00:07:05]>> Nice.

[00:07:06]>> Or "I've been feeling tired."

[00:07:08]>> Very natural.

[00:07:10]>> Or even "I've been worried about work."

[00:07:13]>> Those are real feelings.

[00:07:15]>> Exactly.

[00:07:16]>> And they connect the past with now.

[00:07:19]>> That's why been feels personal.

[00:07:22]>> I never thought about it that way.

[00:07:24]>> It tells your story.

[00:07:25]>> Beautifully said.

[00:07:27]>> Thanks.

[00:07:28]>> What about places?

[00:07:30]>> Very common.

[00:07:31]>> Example?

[00:07:32]>> I've been to Thailand.

[00:07:34]>> Nice.

[00:07:35]>> I've been to that restaurant before.

[00:07:37]>> So, experience matters.

[00:07:40]>> Exactly.

[00:07:42]>> Not the exact time.

[00:07:44]>> Just the memory.

[00:07:45]>> Interesting.

[00:07:47]>> And that's why people use been when telling life stories.

[00:07:51]>> Speaking of stories.

[00:07:53]>> Yes?

[00:07:54]>> I remember my first English interview.

[00:07:57]>> Really?

[00:07:58]>> I had been nervous all week.

[00:08:01]>> I understand.

[00:08:02]>> But afterwards, I felt proud.

[00:08:05]>> Because the experience changed you.

[00:08:07]>> Exactly.

[00:08:09]>> That's the power of experience.

[00:08:11]>> Now let's talk about being.

[00:08:14]>> My favorite one.

[00:08:15]>> Why?

[00:08:16]>> Because it feels emotional.

[00:08:19]>> Hmm.

[00:08:20]>> Imagine your friend is usually cheerful.

[00:08:23]>> Okay.

[00:08:24]>> But today, they're quiet.

[00:08:26]>> You might ask, >> "You're being very quiet today. Is everything okay?"

[00:08:31]>> That sounds caring.

[00:08:33]>> Exactly.

[00:08:34]>> Not judgemental.

[00:08:35]>> Just noticing something temporary.

[00:08:38]>> Temporary behavior.

[00:08:40]>> Right.

[00:08:41]>> Another example?

[00:08:42]>> You're being too hard on yourself.

[00:08:45]>> Oh, that's something many learners need to hear.

[00:08:48]>> I think so, too.

[00:08:49]>> Because people are often their own worst critics.

[00:08:53]>> Very true.

[00:08:54]>> So, being feels emotional.

[00:08:57]>> And human.

[00:08:59]>> Let's connect all three.

[00:09:01]>> Great idea.

[00:09:02]>> Imagine someone learning English.

[00:09:05]>> Okay.

[00:09:06]>> They say, >> "I want to be fluent someday."

[00:09:09]>> That's a dream.

[00:09:11]>> Exactly.

[00:09:12]>> Then they say, >> "I've been practicing every evening."

[00:09:15]>> That's experience and effort.

[00:09:18]>> Right.

[00:09:18]>> And finally, >> "I'm being more confident when I speak."

[00:09:23]>> That's change happening now.

[00:09:25]>> Same person?

[00:09:27]>> Three words.

[00:09:28]>> Three meanings.

[00:09:30]>> And no scary grammar rules.

[00:09:32]>> Just life.

[00:09:34]>> You know what I love about English?

[00:09:36]>> What?

[00:09:37]>> Small words carry big emotions.

[00:09:40]>> That's true.

[00:09:41]>> And once you understand the feeling, >> the grammar becomes easier.

[00:09:46]>> Much easier.

[00:09:47]>> In the next part, >> we'll talk about mistakes.

[00:09:50]>> Funny mistakes.

[00:09:52]>> Common mistakes.

[00:09:53]>> And why making mistakes isn't something to fear.

[00:09:57]>> Because communication matters more than perfection.

[00:10:01]>> Always.

[00:10:02]>> You know something funny, Tom?

[00:10:04]>> What?

[00:10:04]>> Most English learners are afraid of mistakes.

[00:10:08]>> Including me.

[00:10:09]>> Me, too.

[00:10:10]>> Sometimes I worry more about mistakes than the conversation itself.

[00:10:14]>> And that's exhausting.

[00:10:16]>> It really is.

[00:10:17]>> But honestly, mistakes are part of learning.

[00:10:20]>> They're proof that you're trying.

[00:10:22]>> Exactly.

[00:10:23]>> Silence teaches nothing.

[00:10:25]>> But mistakes teach a lot.

[00:10:28]>> Let's talk about some common ones.

[00:10:29]>> Good idea.

[00:10:31]>> Here's one I hear all the time.

[00:10:32]>> Which one?

[00:10:33]>> People say, "I am been tired."

[00:10:36]>> Ah, yes.

[00:10:37]>> It sounds strange.

[00:10:38]>> But it's actually a very understandable mistake.

[00:10:41]>> Exactly.

[00:10:42]>> Because learners are trying to connect the past and the present.

[00:10:46]>> They're thinking in the right direction.

[00:10:48]>> Just using the wrong structure.

[00:10:50]>> So, instead of saying "I am been tired," >> we say, "I have been tired."

[00:10:56]>> Much better.

[00:10:57]>> And much more natural.

[00:10:59]>> You know something interesting?

[00:11:00]>> What?

[00:11:01]>> Been doesn't like being alone.

[00:11:04]>> [laughter] >> It likes company.

[00:11:06]>> Such as have.

[00:11:07]>> Or has.

[00:11:08]>> So, been is a social word.

[00:11:11]>> I like that idea.

[00:11:12]>> Me, too.

[00:11:13]>> Here's another common mistake.

[00:11:15]>> I'm listening.

[00:11:16]>> People say, "I being happy today."

[00:11:19]>> Ah.

[00:11:20]>> Again, the idea isn't bad.

[00:11:22]>> Right.

[00:11:23]>> The structure just needs a little help.

[00:11:26]>> So, what should we say?

[00:11:27]>> I'm being very positive today.

[00:11:29]>> Nice.

[00:11:30]>> Or more naturally, >> I'm feeling happy today.

[00:11:33]>> Exactly.

[00:11:35]>> Simple and natural.

[00:11:36]>> That's our goal.

[00:11:37]>> Here's something interesting.

[00:11:39]>> Go ahead.

[00:11:40]>> Small grammar changes can change meaning.

[00:11:42]>> Very true.

[00:11:44]>> For example, >> Yes?

[00:11:46]>> You are kind.

[00:11:47]>> That's personality.

[00:11:49]>> Something permanent.

[00:11:50]>> Exactly.

[00:11:51]>> But if I say, >> What?

[00:11:53]>> You're being kind today.

[00:11:56]>> Ah.

[00:11:57]>> That's temporary.

[00:11:58]>> Right now.

[00:11:59]>> This moment.

[00:12:00]>> Not forever.

[00:12:01]>> Interesting, isn't it?

[00:12:03]>> Very.

[00:12:04]>> Another example?

[00:12:05]>> Sure.

[00:12:06]>> You are quiet.

[00:12:07]>> Personality.

[00:12:09]>> You're being quiet today.

[00:12:11]>> Temporary behavior.

[00:12:12]>> And honestly, >> What?

[00:12:14]>> being makes English softer.

[00:12:17]>> That's true.

[00:12:18]>> Imagine a couple talking.

[00:12:19]>> Okay.

[00:12:20]>> One person says, "Why are you so quiet?"

[00:12:23]>> Hmm.

[00:12:24]>> That sounds a little strong.

[00:12:26]>> Slightly.

[00:12:27]>> But if they say, >> "Why are you being so quiet today?"

[00:12:30]>> It feels gentler.

[00:12:32]>> More caring.

[00:12:33]>> Less judgement.

[00:12:34]>> Exactly.

[00:12:35]>> So grammar also carries emotion.

[00:12:38]>> I love that idea.

[00:12:39]>> English isn't only grammar.

[00:12:41]>> It's feelings.

[00:12:42]>> Tone.

[00:12:43]>> Relationships.

[00:12:45]>> And kindness.

[00:12:46]>> Definitely.

[00:12:47]>> Tom, can I ask you something?

[00:12:49]>> Sure.

[00:12:50]>> Do you speak perfect English everyday?

[00:12:53]>> Absolutely not.

[00:12:55]>> Really?

[00:12:56]>> I repeat words.

[00:12:57]>> Me, too.

[00:12:58]>> I pause.

[00:12:59]>> Same here.

[00:13:00]>> I change my sentences halfway.

[00:13:03]And sometimes I correct myself.

[00:13:05]>> Native speakers do that, too.

[00:13:07]>> Exactly.

[00:13:08]>> Nobody speaks perfectly all the time.

[00:13:11]>> Nobody.

[00:13:12]>> That's comforting.

[00:13:13]>> It really is.

[00:13:15]>> So confidence is more important than perfection.

[00:13:18]>> Always.

[00:13:19]>> Because communication comes first.

[00:13:21]>> Grammar can improve later.

[00:13:23]>> Let's give everyone a small challenge.

[00:13:26]>> I like that.

[00:13:26]>> Listener, >> Yes?

[00:13:28]>> Say this sentence out loud.

[00:13:30]>> Even if you're alone.

[00:13:31]>> Ready?

[00:13:32]>> Ready.

[00:13:33]>> I have been practicing English.

[00:13:35]>> And I am becoming more confident.

[00:13:37]>> Beautiful sentence.

[00:13:39]>> It really is.

[00:13:40]>> And if you make a mistake, >> just try again.

[00:13:43]>> That's learning.

[00:13:44]>> Exactly.

[00:13:45]>> English isn't a test.

[00:13:47]>> It's a tool.

[00:13:48]>> And tools are meant to be used.

[00:13:50]>> Not hidden away.

[00:13:51]>> In the next part, >> we'll bring these words into real life.

[00:13:55]>> Work.

[00:13:56]>> Relationships.

[00:13:57]>> Dreams.

[00:13:58]>> Feelings.

[00:13:59]>> Experiences.

[00:14:01]>> And daily conversations.

[00:14:03]>> Because that's where English truly lives.

[00:14:06]>> Not inside grammar books.

[00:14:08]>> I think people remember stories better than rules.

[00:14:11]>> I agree.

[00:14:12]>> Grammar feels easier when it becomes part of life.

[00:14:15]>> Exactly.

[00:14:16]>> So, let's talk about real life.

[00:14:18]>> My favorite kind of lesson.

[00:14:20]>> Mine, too.

[00:14:21]>> Imagine someone asks you about work.

[00:14:23]>> Okay.

[00:14:24]>> They say, "How have things been lately?"

[00:14:26]>> I might say, "I've been very busy."

[00:14:29]>> Nice.

[00:14:30]>> I've been working on several projects.

[00:14:32]>> Sounds productive.

[00:14:33]>> And honestly, >> What?

[00:14:35]>> I've been learning to manage my time better.

[00:14:37]>> That's a useful skill.

[00:14:39]>> Definitely.

[00:14:40]>> Have you had any challenges?

[00:14:41]>> Of course.

[00:14:42]>> Such as?

[00:14:43]>> I've had some stressful days.

[00:14:45]>> That's normal.

[00:14:46]>> I've had a few deadlines.

[00:14:47]>> I understand.

[00:14:48]>> But I've also had support from my team.

[00:14:51]>> That's wonderful.

[00:14:52]>> It really helps.

[00:14:53]>> You know something?

[00:14:54]>> What?

[00:14:55]>> Life isn't only about work.

[00:14:57]>> That's true.

[00:14:57]>> Relationships matter, too.

[00:14:59]>> Absolutely.

[00:15:00]>> Imagine you meet an old friend.

[00:15:02]>> Okay.

[00:15:03]>> They ask, "How have you been?"

[00:15:05]>> I'd say, "I've been doing well."

[00:15:07]>> Nice.

[00:15:08]>> I've been spending more time with family.

[00:15:10]>> That sounds peaceful.

[00:15:11]>> It does.

[00:15:12]>> Have you had any exciting moments?

[00:15:14]>> Yes.

[00:15:14]>> Tell me.

[00:15:15]>> I've had some wonderful weekends recently.

[00:15:18]>> Nice.

[00:15:18]>> And I've had the chance to visit my parents more often.

[00:15:21]>> That's beautiful.

[00:15:22]>> Family time means a lot.

[00:15:25]>> It really does.

[00:15:26]>> Let's talk about dreams.

[00:15:27]>> Oh, I like that.

[00:15:28]>> Everyone has dreams.

[00:15:30]>> Big dreams and small dreams.

[00:15:32]>> Exactly.

[00:15:33]>> What do you want to be?

[00:15:34]>> Hmm.

[00:15:35]>> Big question.

[00:15:37]>> It is.

[00:15:38]>> Take your time.

[00:15:38]>> I want to be someone who helps others.

[00:15:41]>> That's a beautiful answer.

[00:15:42]>> Thank you.

[00:15:43]>> Anything else?

[00:15:44]>> I want to be calm.

[00:15:45]>> Nice.

[00:15:46]>> I want to be healthy.

[00:15:47]>> Very important.

[00:15:48]>> And I want to be a lifelong learner.

[00:15:51]>> I love that.

[00:15:52]>> What about you?

[00:15:53]>> I want to be someone who keeps growing.

[00:15:55]>> Good answer.

[00:15:56]>> I don't want to stop learning.

[00:15:58]>> Me, neither.

[00:15:59]>> Life is too interesting.

[00:16:01]>> That's true.

[00:16:02]>> Speaking of life, >> yes?

[00:16:03]>> have you been happy lately?

[00:16:05]>> Honestly?

[00:16:06]>> Of course.

[00:16:07]>> I've been feeling grateful.

[00:16:09]>> That's wonderful.

[00:16:10]>> Not every day is perfect.

[00:16:11]>> Nobody's days are perfect.

[00:16:13]>> But I've been appreciating simple things.

[00:16:15]>> Like what?

[00:16:16]>> Morning coffee.

[00:16:17]>> Nice.

[00:16:18]>> Quiet evenings.

[00:16:19]>> I love those.

[00:16:20]>> Conversations with friends.

[00:16:22]>> Same here.

[00:16:23]>> And I've had many reasons to smile.

[00:16:25]>> That's lovely.

[00:16:26]>> Thanks.

[00:16:27]>> Let's talk about being.

[00:16:28]>> Good idea.

[00:16:29]>> Sometimes people act differently.

[00:16:32]>> Very true.

[00:16:33]>> Imagine a friend seems unusually quiet.

[00:16:35]>> Okay.

[00:16:36]>> You might say, >> you've been very quiet today.

[00:16:39]>> Or, >> why are you being so quiet?

[00:16:42]>> Exactly.

[00:16:43]>> Because it's temporary.

[00:16:44]>> Not permanent.

[00:16:46]>> Another example?

[00:16:47]>> Sure.

[00:16:47]>> A child shares toys with others.

[00:16:50]>> You could say, >> you're being very kind today.

[00:16:53]>> Nice.

[00:16:54]>> Or maybe someone is nervous.

[00:16:56]>> And you say, >> you're being too hard on yourself.

[00:16:58]>> That's something many learners need to hear.

[00:17:01]>> I agree.

[00:17:02]>> People often expect perfection.

[00:17:04]>> Which isn't realistic.

[00:17:05]>> Not at all.

[00:17:06]>> Progress matters more.

[00:17:08]>> Always.

[00:17:09]>> You know what I find interesting?

[00:17:10]>> What?

[00:17:11]>> We use these words every day.

[00:17:13]>> Without thinking.

[00:17:14]>> We talk about dreams.

[00:17:16]>> That's be.

[00:17:17]>> We talk about experiences.

[00:17:19]>> That's been.

[00:17:20]>> And we talk about temporary behavior.

[00:17:22]>> That's being.

[00:17:24]>> So maybe these words aren't difficult.

[00:17:26]>> Maybe they just need stories.

[00:17:28]>> I like that.

[00:17:29]>> Me, too.

[00:17:30]>> And in the final part >> we'll review everything.

[00:17:33]>> Important vocabulary, >> practical examples, >> a community challenge, >> and one final message.

[00:17:39]>> Because English isn't about becoming perfect.

[00:17:42]>> It's about becoming confident.

[00:17:43]>> I can't believe we're already at the final part.

[00:17:47]>> Time goes by quickly.

[00:17:48]>> It really does.

[00:17:50]>> And honestly, these three little words don't seem so scary anymore.

[00:17:54]>> I agree.

[00:17:55]>> At first, they looked confusing.

[00:17:57]>> But once we connect them to real life, >> they become much easier.

[00:18:02]>> Before we finish, let's review everything.

[00:18:04]>> Good idea.

[00:18:05]>> Let's start with be.

[00:18:07]>> Ah, dreams and advice.

[00:18:09]>> Exactly.

[00:18:10]>> We use be when talking about goals.

[00:18:13]>> Such as, I want to be healthy.

[00:18:15]>> Or I want to be confident.

[00:18:18]>> Nice.

[00:18:18]>> And we also use it for advice.

[00:18:20]>> Be patient.

[00:18:22]>> Be kind.

[00:18:23]>> Be yourself.

[00:18:24]>> Those are beautiful sentences.

[00:18:26]>> They really are.

[00:18:27]>> Now, let's review been.

[00:18:28]>> Experiences and stories.

[00:18:31]>> Exactly.

[00:18:32]>> I've been busy lately.

[00:18:34]>> Nice.

[00:18:35]>> I've been learning English every day.

[00:18:37]>> Good.

[00:18:38]>> I've been to Singapore.

[00:18:39]>> That's experience.

[00:18:41]>> I've been feeling happier recently.

[00:18:43]>> That's life over time.

[00:18:44]>> Beautifully said.

[00:18:45]>> Thank you.

[00:18:46]>> And finally, >> being.

[00:18:49]>> The emotional one.

[00:18:51]>> Yes.

[00:18:51]>> Temporary behavior.

[00:18:53]>> Exactly.

[00:18:54]>> You're being very quiet today.

[00:18:56]>> Nice.

[00:18:57]>> You're being very helpful.

[00:18:59]>> Good.

[00:18:59]>> Stop being so hard on yourself.

[00:19:02]>> That's something many learners need to hear.

[00:19:04]>> I think so, too.

[00:19:05]>> Sometimes people expect perfection.

[00:19:07]>> Which is impossible.

[00:19:09]>> Exactly.

[00:19:10]>> Progress is enough.

[00:19:11]>> More than enough.

[00:19:13]>> Tom, if you had to explain these words in one sentence, what would you say?

[00:19:18]>> Hmm.

[00:19:18]>> Big question.

[00:19:20]>> It is.

[00:19:20]>> Take your time.

[00:19:21]>> Be is about what you hope for.

[00:19:24]>> Nice.

[00:19:25]>> Been is about what you've experienced.

[00:19:27]>> Beautiful.

[00:19:28]>> And being is about what is happening right now.

[00:19:31]>> That's wonderfully simple.

[00:19:33]>> Simple English is powerful.

[00:19:35]>> I agree.

[00:19:36]>> You know something?

[00:19:37]>> What?

[00:19:38]>> Learners often think they need difficult vocabulary.

[00:19:41]>> But they don't.

[00:19:42]>> No.

[00:19:42]>> Small words matter.

[00:19:45]>> Very much.

[00:19:46]>> Because communication isn't about sounding complicated.

[00:19:49]>> It's about expressing yourself.

[00:19:51]>> And connecting with people.

[00:19:53]>> Exactly.

[00:19:54]>> Before we finish, >> it's time for our community challenge.

[00:19:58]>> We'd love everyone listening to practice with us.

[00:20:01]>> Don't worry about mistakes.

[00:20:02]>> Just enjoy the process.

[00:20:04]>> Question number one.

[00:20:06]>> What do you want to be in the future?

[00:20:08]>> Question number two.

[00:20:09]>> What have you been doing recently?

[00:20:11]>> Question number three.

[00:20:13]>> Have you been to another city or country?

[00:20:15]>> Question number four.

[00:20:17]>> Are you being kind to yourself during your English journey?

[00:20:20]>> That's an important question.

[00:20:22]>> It really is.

[00:20:23]>> Because learning should feel encouraging.

[00:20:25]>> Not painful.

[00:20:27]>> Not perfect.

[00:20:28]>> Just steady.

[00:20:30]>> And honest.

[00:20:31]>> Tom, do you remember when English felt impossible?

[00:20:35]>> Oh, yes.

[00:20:36]>> Me, too.

[00:20:36]>> And look at us now.

[00:20:37]>> Still learning.

[00:20:39]>> Still making mistakes.

[00:20:40]>> Still improving.

[00:20:42]>> And that's the beautiful part.

[00:20:43]>> Learning never really ends.

[00:20:46]>> It becomes part of life.

[00:20:47]>> So, if you're listening right now, >> and feeling confused, >> that's okay.

[00:20:52]>> If you're making mistakes, >> that's okay, too.

[00:20:55]>> If you're progressing slowly, >> that's perfectly okay.

[00:20:59]>> Keep listening.

[00:21:00]>> Keep speaking.

[00:21:01]>> Keep practicing.

[00:21:02]>> And little by little, >> English will become your friend.

[00:21:05]>> Thank you for spending this time with us.

[00:21:07]>> We truly appreciate every listener around the world.

[00:21:11]>> This is Daily English Academy.

[00:21:13]>> I'm Tom.

[00:21:14]>> And I'm Emily.

[00:21:15]>> Keep learning.

[00:21:16]>> Keep growing.

[00:21:17]>> Keep believing in yourself.

[00:21:18]>> And remember, >> fluency isn't about perfection.

[00:21:21]>> It's about connection.

[00:21:23]>> Take care everyone.

[00:21:24]>> See you next time.

[00:21:25]>> Goodbye.

[00:21:26]>> Bye.