1) Vocabulário Base
Leia as palavras ou expressões abaixo para ampliar seu vocabulário.
| Termo | Pronúncia | Tradução | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| mindset | máind-set | mentalidade | Mindset changes everything. |
| discipline | dís-si-plin | disciplina | Discipline builds strength. |
| pain | pêin | dor | Pain can teach lessons. |
| challenge | tchál-len-dj | desafio | Life has many challenges. |
| goals | gôuls | objetivos | Clear goals help focus. |
| effort | é-fort | esforço | Success needs effort. |
| fear | fí-er | medo | Fear can stop progress. |
| limits | lí-mits | limites | We often create limits. |
| responsibility | ri-spon-si-bí-li-ti | responsabilidade | Take responsibility for your life. |
| growth | grôuth | crescimento | Growth comes from discomfort. |
2) Prática Assistida
Agora leia o texto abaixo em voz alta da maneira que conseguir, o professor irá corrigir as pronúncias necessárias.
Can’t Hurt Me is written by David Goggins.
It is a real and honest book about his life.
David Goggins is a former Navy SEAL.
He is also an ultramarathon runner.
The book talks about pain, discipline, and mindset.
The story begins with his childhood.
David grew up in a very difficult home.
His father was violent and abusive.
There was fear, stress, and insecurity every day.
This environment shaped his early life.
As a child, David felt weak and scared.
He had learning problems at school.
He struggled with reading and writing.
Teachers did not believe in him.
He believed he was not good enough.
As he grew older, his life did not improve.
He became overweight and unhealthy.
He worked in a difficult job.
He felt lost and angry.
He thought this was his limit.
One day, David watched a documentary.
It was about Navy SEALs.
He saw men pushing their bodies and minds.
This moment changed his life.
He decided to change completely.
David understood one important thing.
No one was coming to save him.
He was responsible for his own life.
This idea was painful but powerful.
It became the start of his transformation.
He began to train his body.
But more importantly, he trained his mind.
He lost a lot of weight in a short time.
He pushed himself every day.
It was uncomfortable and hard.
David failed many times.
He did not pass military tests at first.
His body broke down often.
He felt pain, doubt, and fear.
But he refused to quit.
The book explains that pain is a teacher.
Pain shows where your limits are.
But limits are often mental.
David calls this the “cookie jar.”
It means remembering past victories.
When things get hard, he remembers pain he survived.
This memory gives him strength.
He knows he can continue.
He believes the mind quits before the body.
This idea appears many times in the book.
Discipline is a central theme.
Motivation comes and goes.
Discipline stays.
David believes discipline builds freedom.
Daily habits create mental toughness.
He wakes up early.
He trains even when tired.
He does hard tasks on purpose.
This builds confidence.
Confidence comes from action.
The book also talks about fear.
Fear stops people from trying.
David learned to face fear directly.
He uses fear as fuel.
Fear becomes energy for growth.
Another important idea is accountability.
David uses a mirror to be honest with himself.
He writes his weaknesses on notes.
He looks at them every day.
This creates responsibility.
He believes excuses are lies we tell ourselves.
Life is not fair, he says.
But complaining does not help.
Action changes reality.
This message is strong and direct.
The book shows many extreme physical challenges.
Ultramarathons, long swims, and intense training.
But the real message is mental.
You do not need to be an athlete.
You need honesty and effort.
David explains that suffering is part of growth.
Comfort creates weakness.
Discomfort creates strength.
Small daily struggles build resilience.
This applies to any area of life.
He also talks about self-respect.
Self-respect comes from keeping promises to yourself.
When you say you will do something, do it.
Even when no one is watching.
This builds inner strength.
The book is not soft or gentle.
The language is direct and intense.
It challenges the reader.
It asks hard questions.
It demands responsibility.
David Goggins does not say life will be easy.
He says life will be hard.
But you can become stronger.
You can change your story.
Your past does not define your future.
The title Can’t Hurt Me is symbolic.
Pain will happen.
Failure will happen.
But it will not destroy you.
You decide how you respond.
In the end, the book is about mindset.
Changing the mind changes the life.
Discipline beats motivation.
Responsibility beats excuses.
Growth comes from discomfort.
Can’t Hurt Me is a true story.
It is not theory or fiction.
It shows what is possible with effort.
It inspires action, not comfort.
It invites the reader to push limits.
3) Compreensão Ativa
Responda as perguntas abaixo para praticar a compreensão.
- O que você entendeu de um modo geral sobre o texto?
- Agora releia o texto e fale para o professor todas as palavras ou expressões que você não conhece ou não entendeu o significado corretamente.
- Como foi a infância de David Goggins?
- Qual foi o momento que mudou a vida dele?
- O que significa dizer que a mente desiste antes do corpo?
- Por que a disciplina é tão importante no livro?
- O que é o “cookie jar” mencionado no texto?
- Como David lida com o medo?
- Qual é a mensagem sobre responsabilidade pessoal?
- Qual é a principal lição do livro para a vida real?
4) Conversação Aplicada
Now, let’s talk in English about what you read. Try to answer even with simple words — the goal is to speak!
- What part of David’s story impressed you the most?
- Do you think discipline is easy or hard? Why?
- How do you usually deal with pain or discomfort?
- What is one limit you want to break?
- Do you agree that the mind quits first?
- What habits help you grow?
- How can fear stop people?
- Do you like challenges? Why or why not?
- What does responsibility mean to you?
- How can this book help your life today?
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